5 /5 Ryan Tolbert: What Josh and Marcella have built at CrossFit New Species is nothing short of exceptional. The value here is truly unmatched. Having visited over a dozen boxes in different states, I can confidently say this is the biggest gym I’ve been to, with the best hours, programming, and culture.
I joined during a tough time in my life, and this gym became the perfect place to blow off steam. The space is massive, with enough equipment and room to easily run a class of 25-30 people, while still leaving space for others to do their own thing. Normandy Park and its trails across the street add an extra element for outdoor training, especially in the summer.
The best part? The people here are incredibly friendly. Quick to offer a fist bump in passing between class times or a word of encouragement while fighting for those last reps of a chipper... I love the diversity of skill level, age, gender, and race that thrives here.
Oh, and did I mention they offer Strongman, GoRuck, Olympic Lifting, and Yoga classes?