Best CrossFit Gyms in Metro Manila for a High-Intensity Workout
Complete your WOD at these boxes with trained coaches to guide you.
(SPOT.ph) There’s a time and place for taking it easy. But when you’re looking to take your workout up a notch, CrossFit is a fantastic way to go. And if you're looking for CrossFit gyms in Metro Manila, you've come to the right place.
What is CrossFit?
The popular fitness program is a form of high-intensity interval training that can increase your strength and endurance, not to mention improve your body composition—which is to say you'll be feeling better and living longer, too.
CrossFit differs from other strength training programs in that it focuses on high-intensity, constantly varying functional movements, similar to actual moves you do in real life. It's essential that you perform these with proper form, lest you potentially injure yourself. Thankfully, there are gyms in Metro Manila specifically catering to CrossFitters that are more than ready to guide you into the CrossFit world and set you up for success. They'll take you through the basics, warm you up, tell you how to do the moves right, and prescribe and guide you through your WODs (that's "workout of the day") in the box (CrossFit speak for the gym).
As many WODs are held in groups, CrossFit also promotes teamwork and a sense of community—both crucial factors to success (and better mental health!). Expect to make friends with like-minded individuals in your box as you push yourselves through box jumps, kettlebell swings, pistols, snatches, and so on.
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Best CrossFit Gyms in Metro Manila
CrossFit ETHOS
G/F The Pebble, Acqua Private Residences, Coronado Street, Barangay Hulo, Mandaluyong City
thecrossfitethos.com
Open from Monday to Saturday (hours vary)
Rates start at P1,200 for drop in
When in Mandaluyong, CrossFitters would likely hit up CrossFit ETHOS, which guides newbies through the box with all the essential basics to help them meet their goals. CrossFit Ethos is a partner of what’s called The Process Programming; in practice, this means they abide by a set of programs designed by coaches for people of different levels. You can take the Fundamentals Course, which is regularly priced at P8,000, then subscribe to their unlimited membership, which is available for payment monthly (P9,500) or annually (P102,000).
CrossFit Infinitas
79 Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City
www.instagram.com/crossfitinfinitas
Open from Monday to Saturday (hours vary)
Rates start at P1,000 for drop in
A Northie favorite is CrossFit Infinitas, described as a spot to “raise the barbell and your spirits.” Enter their black box, and you get to work out with their top-quality facilities. Their uber-supportive coaches are there to guide you along the way. Classes are available at varying times from Mondays to Fridays. Rates for unlimited classes go for P5,500 for one month; P5,000 per month for three months; P4,500 per month for six months; and P4,000 per month for a year. You can also get a 12-WOD pass for P4,000 (valid for two months), or drop in for P1,000.
TLC CrossFit Coaching & Fitness
LG/F One Uptown Residence, 36th Street, Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig
www.tlccrossfit.com
Schedule and hours vary; see live schedule
Rates start at P1,000 for drop-in
“Fitness is for everyone,” says TLC CrossFit, which offers coaching, accountability, mentorship, and lifestyle and nutrition guidance for folks of all levels. The name of the BGC gym means The Love Club, after owners Rach and Trevor Love, and they’re praised all around for their well-lit box and friendly community of CrossFitters. Beginners can start with their No Sweat Intro, which can be done through Zoom or in-person, before joining their group classes.
Sentro Fortis CrossFit
Victoria Avenue, Victoria Avenue, Muntinlupa City
www.instagram.com/sentrofortiscf
Open from Monday to Saturday (hours vary)
Rates start at P1,000 for drop-in
Sentro Fortis offers a bright space in Muntinlupa to swing, jump, thrust, and press away. You can book a free trial, opt to drop in (P1,000), get a three-class pass (P2,500) if you’re on the fence, or get the full membership (starts at P5,500/month) so you can easily reach your goals. Bonus: right across the gym is a café, making it a great place to fuel with caffeine pre-workout or to nosh on hearty eats post-workout.
FitDaily PH
48 Sgt. J. Catolos Street, Barangay Pinagkaisahan, Cubao, Quezon City
www.fitdaily.ph
Open from Monday to Sunday (hours vary)
Rates start at P1,000 for the intro course
A CrossFit affiliate gym located in Quezon City, FitDaily holds everything from the Jumpstart Fundamentals course (starts at P1,000); group classes for beginners (starts at P6,000/month for three months, held twice a week) and advanced CrossFitters (starts at P7,000/month for three months, held twice a week); “semi-private” training (starts at P25,000 for 10 sessions for two people, valid for 45 days); one-on-ones (starts at P2,500 for one 60-minute session); private online training (starts at P9,000/10 sessions for one person); and more. In the name of going holistic, they also offer nutritional guidance, physiotherapy, and even mental health services—health isn’t limited to the physical realm, after all.
CrossFit Grail (a.k.a. Grail Fitness Collective)
Filinvest City, Bloc 10, Unit R105, Corporate Woods Avenue, Muntinlupa
www.grailfitnessph.com
Open from Monday to Sunday (hours vary)
Rates start at P2,500 for the fundamentals class
CrossFitters of the South can count on Grail Fitness Collective, also called CrossFit Grail, as the place to get strong and fulfill their WODs. Holistic fitness is central to their approach, and their certified coaches are always ready to lend you a helping hand. Their one-hour Fundamentals course goes for P2,500. Grail then holds group classes (P1,000 for one hour) and open gym sessions (P1,000; duration varies per day) from Mondays to Saturdays.
HMD CrossFit
Presidents Avenue, BF Homes, Sucat, Parañaque
www.instagram.com/hmdcrossfit
Open from Mondays to Saturdays
Rates start at P1,500 for online home body workouts; P6,000 for in-box workouts (both good for one month)
HMD CrossFit (named after Hit Man Dan, or Coach Dandy Chua) in Parañaque is a CrossFit affiliate that offers CrossFit classes (P6,000) from Mondays to Saturdays on a referral basis—note that walk-ins aren't allowed. Unable to head out? They also have home body workouts available online (P1,500, valid for one month) through their app, from Mondays to Fridays. They even have a special CrossFit program for kids.
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