Friction

Fantastic experience: I was a three sport athlete in high school and played two sports in college as well. After not being able to continue, I kept working out on my own. But after a few years, my workouts became stale and I needed something to change it up, and CrossFit will definitely do that. I've been a member at Friction CrossFit for 5 months now and I'm in the best shape of my life, even better than high school. The coaches (Bobby, Jeff and now Mike) are all knowledgeable about how to coach different types of people, from the fitness enthusiast to every day couch potato. They have a new facility as of December 2014, stocked with top of the line equipment. The community is very diverse and friendly, so you will never feel intimidated when you walk in. The smaller class sizes at Friction ensure that the coaches are able to give you the attention you need when learning new exercises to ensure you're doing them right/safe or if you need pointers on your form. The workouts are always challenging and will leave you gasping for air, but wanting to come back for more. I look forward to coming to Friction everyday because of the coaches and the community. Overall, it's a great box!

Fantastic experience: Friction CrossFit is a great community. The coaches are the most knowledgeable coaches I have met and not only do a great job teaching the movements but they also make sure you can master them. They are also extremely helpful in developing progressions so that you can eventually master a movement. I also noticed significant improvements since I joined Friction CrossFit. The WODs are always challenging and very well designed. I enjoy every day I go to Friction CrossFit and cannot recommend it enough to anyone who is considering crossfit or even just starting a healthier lifestyle.

Fantastic experience: I love everything about this gym!!! The coaches are amazing, they meet you where you are at and push you to find your best. The community here is just as amazing. The best part about this gym is the other folks who work out here. Nobody is here to show off, they are here to work hard and encourage others while doing so. I feel so much stronger and love the new goals I keep making and achieving since starting here several months ago. I would recommend this gym to anybody regardless of fitness level, come have fun with us!

Fantastic experience: I have had and continue to have an incredible experience every day as a member of Friction CrossFit. I was the very first member and have learned so much from both Jeff and Bobby who are both awesome coaches. Nothing but great things to say about Friction. I would and do tell anyone who is looking to start CrossFit to come here.

Fantastic experience: Friction CrossFit is a welcoming community where each member experiences encouragement, personal growth and it's always fun! The coaches are knowledgeable, dedicated, and patient, and they share a deep passion for the work they do. At Friction progressions are designed to be challenging for each person to build strength in order to better achieve a specific movement. I always look forward to going to class, and I always leave feeling stronger while having a good time!

Fantastic experience: I'm new to GR and had to find a new box. The reason my boyfriend and I picked to come here to do CrossFit was mainly based on how personable and knowledgable the coaches are. They rock.

Fantastic experience: In the past I have been skeptical of cross fit because of the injuries we have seen in our office. My wife and I are both Chiropractors and from the very first day of meeting the team at Friction it was very clear that safety and technique was a priority! We love the instructors as well as the philosophy behind the workouts and the attention to detail. We also were looking for a gym that we could feel 100% confident in recommending to our office community and we found it with Friction. If you are looking for a cross fit gym utilize their introductory special and see if its the right place for you.

Fantastic experience: I have played sports most of my life, but after high school that changed. I had to workout without the motivation of a coach pushing me, which is what i was used to. My workouts on my own were never as beneficial as the cardio and strength training I got from playing a sport. That is why I decided to give personal training a shot and how I met Bobby, (Friction coach/co-owner). Bobby definitely pushed me during our workouts, and little did I know I was doing Crossfit moves without even knowing what crossfit was! When I heard that he was starting Friction Crossfit, I knew I had to check it out. I was not familiar with crossfit before this and decided to buy a groupon first to make sure I liked it. Best decision ever! I already knew some of the skills and what I didn't know the coaches (Bobby and Jeff) were there every step of the way to make sure that form was the most important and then accomplishing the skill. There has not been one crossfit class that I have not enjoyed because it is fun and you are pushing yourself more than you would if you worked out alone! Each class has a maximum of 10 people so it stays small enough for one on one instruction when you need it. Making friends was easy because it's such a supportive community! I have noticed not only an improvement in my appearance, but also my strength. Crossfit is similar to a sport for me because it takes hardwork, patience, and dedication, which is what I have always loved. Plus it beats running on a treadmill any day :) Great coaches, great environment, check it out!

Fantastic experience: Hands down this is a great box to be apart of. I'm a newbie to the crossfit world. Prior to starting crossfit my exercise routine included running, group aerobic exercises, spin classes, and working with a personal trainer. Moving forward I heard a lot about crossfit through co-workers and acquaintances. I reached out to Friction CrossFit through their website (email). A short while later Jeff B. (coach/co-owner) replied and set me up to come in the following week for a free trial (one week free trial to be exact). My first day at Friction CrossFit, I was greeted by Coach Bobby, co-owner. Along with a group of awesome men and women. I was a bit nervous and didn't know what to expect. The first work out left me sore for days, but in a good way. The coaches make sure the moves are being performed correctly. I've mainly worked with Coach Bobby(co-owner). He is very patient, explains,and demonstrates the moves. Bobby puts a lot of emphasis on form and will scale your workouts according to your ability. He makes sure you have the technique mastered before moving on to heavy/heavier weight. It has been one month since I starting crossfit. I've learned a lot in such a short time. I still have a lot of work to do. The atmosphere at Friction CrossFit is very warm and inviting. Everyone supports one another and cheers each other through workouts. I enjoy the camaraderie amongst all the members. Friction CrossFit is a great facility with a skilled, knowledgeable, and engaging coaching staff. A big thanks to the coaches (Bobby, Jeff, and Mike). You guys are kind of a big deal!!

Fantastic experience: Love my friction fam The best part of my day

Fantastic experience: I’ve been coming to Friction for a little over a year! I love it! A great place with great people!

Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for a gym that values community, hard work, CrossFit style that isn’t intimidating, and an overall fantastic addition to your everyday routine, I would definitely recommend Friction. Amazing people and great workouts! 10/5 stars, easily.

Fantastic experience: This is a great gym! The coaches and the community make everyone feel like family. They are focused on making everyone feel welcomed and challenged. Highly recommend joining or dropping in if your visiting from out of town.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely LOVE friction! Was referred by a coworker and decided to try it out after being a gymnast/ cheerleader for the past 15 years of my life. I thoroughly enjoy the workouts presented for me, but what the people are what keep bringing me back. The trainers/ coaches at Friction are extremely knowledgeable and welcoming when it comes to crossfit and exercise physiology . I love that the staff workouts with the classes occasionally, you can tell they really practice what they preach. Thank you Friction for such a fun and positive way to keep me moving!

Fantastic experience: Not to be dramatic, but this gym changed my life. 300% recommend checking it out!

Fantastic experience: Training and workout plans at Friction are top notch. Great place to improve your fitness for people at any level.

Fantastic experience: Good people, good place. Well-educated, professional trainers. Kind, supportive and inclusive environment. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I joined Friction one month ago to get back into the CrossFit groove after the pandemic. I am in my 60s, healthy, but now have osteoporosis. It's been necessary to modify some of the movements, which is mentally easier to do when everyone is in the same boat. I'd been searching for Masters classes, and am happy to have discovered Friction! The Masters class has welcoming, friendly, hard-working participants. Coaches are knowledgeable, and quick to help with technique flaws--very important in preventing injury. We come in all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels, with the common aim of improving health, energy, and strength.

Fantastic experience: Friction is absolutely amazing! I also have a unique perspective on health and fitness because I am a chiropractor. It is a very physical job and we also have in-depth knowledge on anatomy and physiology. After 10 years of adjusting I was feeling some aches and pains and after going consistently I can confidently say they have extended my career. I have never felt stronger in my life. Also all the coaches have great knowledge of how the body works. They are able to help your fitness and it’s not a cookie-cutter approach. I personally recommend a lot of our practice members into friction. Sometimes the word CrossFit can be intimidating but really it means functional movement. So these are movements that help you with your every day life. They have a no sweat free intro so I recommend taking advantage of that because you won’t be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: I cannot praise Friction Grand Rapids enough. It has become like a second home to me. Not only has it helped me achieve my fitness goals, the community is incredible. Training at Friction has helped me improve every facet of my life and I'm so excited to continue my journey here.

Fantastic experience: This team of coaches is incredible! The programming has brought me so many strength gains and the members are the best!

Fantastic experience: I love working with Trina on my nutrition goals! I highly recommend her and the gym!

Fantastic experience: I just love how friendly everyone is and how great the coaches are!

Fantastic experience: I came to MI on a business trip and Friction Grand Rapids let me join them for the week. I couldn’t have had a better experience! I’m relatively new to CrossFit (less than 9months), so it can be intimidating coming into a new gym still unsure of my abilities. Everyone, from the coaches to the other members, was so welcoming! They definitely pushed me but also gave me great feedback on areas of improvement at the same time. It’s a really great community that you’d be lucky to be a part of. You should absolutely check them out!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a part of the community at Friction CrossFit for almost four months now and they have impressed me most with their strong community approach. The coaches know my name, aren’t afraid to give feedback on my form, and make themselves available to answer questions not only about exercising but also about nutrition. Coaches and athletes alike are very encouraging, and the culture is extremely goal oriented. CrossFit was not something I saw myself doing until it presented itself to me a few different ways over the past year and I’m thankful I landed at Friction CrossFit! The motivation and accountability I found here is exactly what I needed to step up my fitness game. Keep up the good work, guys!

Fantastic experience: I have been working out at Friction for over 3 years. Crossfit gives me such a great all-over work out and you can make your workout as intense as you would like. I was so intimidated by all of the weights and bar bells when I first started, but the coaches here are so in tune to the athletes; they can see my struggle before I have to say anything. The community here is so welcoming and helpful that I felt at home right away. I am old enough to be a mother to most of the members and they treat me as an equal. I can scale some of the more difficult movements and still obtain a great workout. Friction is my happy place!

Fantastic experience: I've been going to Friction Crossfit for just over 2 months and it's the most enjoyable exercise I've ever done. It's all brand new to me, but the coaches are great and are extremely helpful and supportive. Everyone in the classes are helpful as well. I'm looking forward to being part of the Friction Family for years to come.

Fantastic experience: Great coaches. Supportive atmosphere. I love how personable everyone is. No matter the size of improvements you make, they are Improvements. This is something you learn here. Every coach is willing to provide feedback !

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at Friction CrossFit for about 6 months now and I love it. Everyone is friendly and encouraging. It's a great environment to workout in and if you don't have any back ground in exercise the programming makes it easy to get started. They have drop in classes to try it out. You won't regret it.

Fantastic experience: Great programming, knowledgeable coaching staff that takes the time before/during/after class to guide movement and push you. Classes are the best part of my week!

Fantastic experience: Incredibly knowledgable and patient coaches. The programing is challenging and fun. Classes are a blast. Everyone there is so welcoming and supportive. They also offer so many specialty clubs so you can really improve on your weaknesses. I started out knowing absolutely nothing and very out of shape. I now feel alot more confident and strong. I cannot recommend this gym enough!

Fantastic experience: Joined friction with a lot of scepticism. Didn't think I'd enjoy it, much less stick with it. Well it's almost a year into it and it has changed my life forever. This community of people are amazing. Couldn't ask for better coaches or fellow athletes. I love my Fricfam!

Fantastic experience: Awesome box! Whether you are new to crossfit, or a box beast, friction is a fantastic place to get your sweat on!

Fantastic experience: I really like this place, it's clean well organized and easy to navigate. The owners and trainers are all very intelligent and friendly. It is always a pleasure to talk to them and learn from them.

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of dropping in on Crossfit Friction while I was in town for meetings this week. It's rare when you drop in on new places that you feel immediately welcome, especially for the morning classes when people are just crawling out of bed. I would highly recommend dropping in if you are in town or even if you are looking for a new fitness place to set some roots. The coaching was great, the environment was welcoming and overall it was a great experience. I will be back!

Fantastic experience: Joined Friction in 2016 and haven't looked back. It has been the best investment in my health that I could have ever chosen. The coaching staff has been so informative and supportive of any goal I've set. I'd put their encouragement and expertise second to none in the Grand Rapids area. The box is quaint and member focused and aside from that, all the members are top notch! The WOD times make working out easy for anyone, whether you're a morning, afternoon or night person. All together making Friction the best place to start your life changing health revolution!

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Friction for 6 months and have absolutely fallen in love! The coaches are amazing and very knowledgeable, it has a supportive group atmosphere where I have made some great friends, and the workouts are always different and don’t get boring.

Fantastic experience: Friction Crossfit is my happy place! The community and coaches are amazing. The atmosphere is upbeat, friendly and supportive. I train and work hard for my goals, and everything about Friction CrossFit makes all that possible! It is a great facility with lots of cool equipment, it's clean, and is safe. Crossfit is for anybody: big, small, old, young, new to fitness, elite athletes...there is something for everyone! I highly recommend Friction CrossFit! It's a life changer.

Fantastic experience: The place where holding yourself physically accountable meets friends and family. I enjoy going to Friction not just because I'm getting stronger and more fit, but because the community there have become some of my closest friends. It's a place where friends become family. Friction has pushed me mentally and physically to a state and shape I never imagined was attainable. Wouldn't go anywhere else!

Fantastic experience: Great environment, great coaches and athletes! There's always encouragement, and education on advancing your crossfit skills safely and consistently. I love this place!

Fantastic experience: Awesome atmosphere and great people! A great place to work out and meet new people. Really enjoy all the programs and the training!

Fantastic experience: I had never done crossfit before. After I identified this Gym was growing still after three years, had an emphasis on gymnastic stretches to keep range of motion high, it was my first try. The gym and members are very friendly to all level. On my first few days met several people that just walked up and introduced themselves to me. In addition to that, the 1-on-1 introductory course was very helpful. Overall, I would recommend if you're looking for a community to help push you and improve yourself.

Fantastic experience: Friction is an incredible community! Welcoming, supportive, wonderful people, coaches and members alike. Excellent, well-rounded programming guarantees impressive results regardless of your starting point.

Fantastic experience: Best CrossFit gym I've ever been a member at. Exceptionally good at teaching solid basics and giving inexperienced crossfitters a lot of direction in a completely non threatening environment

Fantastic experience: I've never enjoyed physical activity. Running was about the only thing I could force myself to do and that got boring fast. Crossfit has been the first exercise that I don't dread doing. In fact I actually look forward to each workout. It's fun, many varied, and I see results! When I say I see results, I am referring to my muscle tone as well as my physical capabilities. Progress becomes addicting. The coaches are dedicated and the community is friendly with no judgement. The coaches are the coolest. They are probably the main reason I have been able to look forward coming in and enjoying working out. They are patient and quick to critique your form when it needs it so you get optimal performance. Not to mention they are just very easy going, decent people. They know their stuff and you can't help but trust them because their directions give great results. I highly recommend Friction Crossfit. No matter what physical level you are at you will fit in and not feel intimidated. It's a good community here. Try it!

Fantastic experience: What an experience!! I joined New You in '16 and never left! The expert coaching and great, supportive community transformed this sedentary, 50yr old, arthritic woman into a leaner, happier, more mobile woman who can take on anything!! Also valuable for PT, nutritional and personal training. Win, win, win!

Fantastic experience: By far the best fitness community I've ever been a part of! Coaching is fantastic, members are supportive and facility is fantastic! It would be impossible to WOD with a better box or a greater Crossfit family!

Fantastic experience: I've known about CrossFit for 4-5 years but was too intimidated to try it out because of what I assumed the workouts and environment were like. Back in April, though, a friend convinced me to walk through the doors of Friction for a workout and I couldn't be happier that I decided to give it a chance! I went through the Foundations course, jumped into regular classes, and have been working out there ever since. The coaches are all very knowledgeable and welcoming, and I love being a member of this awesome community!

Fantastic experience: Joined in August 2016 in the New You class. It was amazing and I met so many awesome women just trying to get their lives back. Just like me. After the six week course, I officially joined and could not be more happy. I love going to workout. The coaching is supportive and out-of-this-world!

Fantastic experience: The best! I've been working out there for about nine months and really enjoy all of the members and coaches. I love all of the challenges of CrossFit and the variety of the workouts.

Fantastic experience: I love it here. The coaches, the people, I call everyone family. When I'm down they pick my up and when they're down, I will pick them up. Everyone say to me, "Sabrina, you look great!!" and I tell them, "I feel great, you should check out Friction Crossfit!! Everyone there is Awesome!!!"