DFW's CrossFit scene is deep. Here are the best boxes by area.
Dallas:
- CrossFit Dallas — OG box. Been here since CrossFit's early days. Strong community, excellent coaching. $175-200/month. Source: crossfitdallas.com
- CrossFit 214 — Cedar Springs area. Welcoming, good programming. $175/month. Source: crossfit214.com
- Rhino CrossFit (Richardson) — excellent coaching, competition-track available. $165-185/month.
Fort Worth:
- CrossFit Feral — Fort Worth's premier box. Strong competition team. $175-200/month. Source: crossfitferal.com
- Panther City CrossFit — Near Southside location. Great community. $160-185/month.
Suburbs:
- CrossFit Plano — $160-180/month. Family-friendly, dedicated kids program.
- CrossFit Frisco — newer box, modern facility. $165-190/month.
- CrossFit Keller — strong community in the mid-cities area.
What to expect at your first CrossFit class:
- Most boxes offer a free intro class or week. Take advantage.
- You'll scale everything. Nobody expects you to do Rx weight on day one.
- The community is the reason people stay. You'll know everyone's name in a week.
- Average cost: $150-200/month. More expensive than a globo gym but includes coaching.
CrossFit vs gym membership math:
- CrossFit: $175/month = ~$8.75/class (assuming 20 classes/month)
- Personal trainer at a gym: $60-100/session
- CrossFit IS personal training in a group setting. The value is there if you show up.
Sources:
- Box websites
- CrossFit.com affiliate finder
- Google Reviews for DFW boxes
What box are you at?
The "CrossFit is expensive" argument disappears when you compare it to a personal trainer. $175/month for coached group sessions 5x/week is actually a great deal.