Heretic CrossFit^®

Fantastic experience: This is a great place to work out. It is a friendly/family atmosphere, I felt welcome from the moment I walked in the doors. They work with all levels of fitness if you are just starting to an athlete, you will find they work with everyone and care about helping you achieve your goals. Five stars!!

Fantastic experience: What's not to love about CrossFit DTR?! This is the place where you will become a better you. Period. There is extraordinary coaching (led by one of the few CrossFit Level 4 coaches out there) and an amazing community of members that makes this a welcoming and encouraging place to be. If you want to work with coaches and friends who want to see you learn, grow, and achieve your goals, this is the Box to join!

Fantastic experience: You won't find better coaching, programming, or community of members than at Crossfit DTR. My kids also love it here. They do Kids crossfit on Tuesdays and Fridays. It's hard to get them to leave when class is over.

Fantastic experience: Not all CrossFit gyms are created equal, and Heretic CrossFit proves that. As someone newer to this form of fitness, I not only enjoy learning something new from each session, I can also feel myself getting stronger since I started. I truly appreciate the personalized sessions and individual assessments embedded in the program, and how Coach Craig and his team truly created a family.

Fantastic experience: I am so glad to have found Heretic Crossfit to keep up my training while in Gaithersburg for a one month visit. Craig and the other coaches are passionate, knowledgeable and just generally lovely to work with. They offer a good range of sessions to accommodate any schedule, and you can tell they have a strong supportive community of athletes who don't take themselves too seriously! I even hit some new personal bests while training there and I loved using the Level Method to refine my skill levels. Highly recommend this gym and I'll definitely be back next time im in town! Thanks again!

Fantastic experience: I've been a member at Heretic for close to a year now. The people and culture are amazing - just a bunch of great people working together to motivate each other. I've always been a fan of group/class workouts because of the comradery and motivation it creates. I've been to several crossfit gyms in my life and can say that the Heretic crew is welcoming and always quick to make new-comers feel at home. I've also benefited from very custom coaching made for my style and schedule. The coaches really do care about helping you achieve your goals and will work to meet you where you are in your journey.

Fantastic experience: Marie has been exactly the coach I needed to get from couch to class! She is respectful of my aging joints and patient with the adjustments I have to make on many occasions. It is always a good feeling to see her and to feel so supported as I get back into shape after a longtime injury. I've lost 11 lbs since working with her for a few months, something I would have thought impossible given aging and how hard it is to lose weight. I feel younger. Exercise is so critical for brain, heart and immune system health, we need to get serious. I highly recommend Marie!

Fantastic experience: I’m in love with working out again! The coaches are so knowledgeable and supportive and there is such a strong sense of community that it’s easy to stay motivated!

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Heretic CrossFit enough- it has truly impacted my life in so many ways. When I joined the gym, I was super frustrated with my body because I had a lot of weakness and pain in certain areas from years of sports growing up. I always knew how to stay in shape and various exercises from gymnastics, but never used to train those areas on my own because they would always hurt & I didn’t know what other movements I could do that would help. During my personal training & classes, the coaches have guided me and provided me with the knowledge of how to build strength around those weaker areas & make the appropriate modifications if I feel any pain. I can honestly say that I feel so much stronger and have less pain now than I did 4 years ago in college. At Heretic, you are a valued member of the community. All of our coaches are knowledgeable, engaged throughout the classes and are invested in seeing you grow & level up your skills. Our members are welcoming, friendly, supportive, and you can really develop some strong relationships and network with one another in and outside of the gym, especially if you come consistently and the same people are in your classes. This was huge for me as when I joined, I was relatively new to this area and working remotely so I wanted to join a gym with an environment and culture that felt like a good fit and I could thrive in. Now, I look forward to jumping off of work & hitting the gym with my 5:30 or 6:30 crew! We have lots of fun, just sayin :) If you’ve ever been remotely interested in joining a gym that will most definitely challenge you in new ways, but surround you with others who are aiming to improve their strength & overall health just like you- this is your sign to check out Heretic CrossFit.

Fantastic experience: Heretic CrossFit is an inspiring environment, I absolutely recommend anyone serious about living a stronger and healthier life to give the methodology &its trainers a chance. Coach Marie, my "initiation" coach haha was not only patient with my schedule but angelically encouraging and motivating when it came to working out. She put a clear emphasis on the importance of posture and form, rather then rushing me to complete exercises during our scheduled time. Heretic CrossFit's focus on building community &proper overall health is why I will not return to a standard gym again. Coach Craig is another coach in the facility, whom not only has an abundant amount of knowledge around true fitness and health but WILL push your limits beyond what you initially think you can do. Both coaches are great! The community is welcoming and the schedules suit anyone from early birds to those with 9-5's

Fantastic experience: Its hard work but its easy to stay motivated when you are surrounded by good people and knowledgeable coaches.

Fantastic experience: I’ve never felt so at home at a gym! This is unlike any other CrossFit gym I’ve been to. I was welcomed in with open arms, encouraged to do better everyday, and motivated to get stronger. This isn’t just a gym, it’s not just other people working out It’s family!

Fantastic experience: Heretic Crossfit offers personable and realistic goal setting for your own fitness level. I've learned how to lift correctly, nutrition, and how a 6-minute exercise can make you sweat, all in the first three months. Each class has been designed to be comfortable yet challenging, and every coach is ready to assist and answer any questions you have. Definitely will recommend Heretic to anyone despite your current fitness level. See you in class.

Fantastic experience: I have always been a person who loved going to the gym and working out, but just picking up weights and moving them around got boring. I came to heretic knowing the general idea of crossfit, but never actually performing it. Coming to heretic made working out more enjoyable, and 1000% more challenging (which is a good thing). Its a structured system that allows any person at any level of fitness to join and not feel left out. The trainers and coach craig actually get to know you, your strengths and weakness's and help you achieve your goals. They also get to know you personally, which makes it feel like home. While all the members of heretic come from different backgrounds, ages...etc, the atmosphere and nature of the gym make it feel like one big family. At heretic I've be able to achieve a level of fitness and strength in areas I never thought possible, while forming amazing relationships with everyone who attends, trainers and other members alike

Fantastic experience: I had no prior CrossFit experience before joining heretic CrossFit. Coach Craig pays great attention to detail and helped me learn proper technique plus encourages you every step of the way. Best gym I’ve joined and worth checking out!

Fantastic experience: Joining Heretic CrossFit has been the best decision i’ve made for my fitness. The expertise of the coaching staff has definitely helped increase my overall fitness and the welcoming community at the gym has reignited my passion for working out. I highly recommend Heretic for anyone looking to enhance their fitness. My only regret is not starting sooner!

Fantastic experience: My daughter and I join together a few months ago. The attention to detail shown to us by the staff was exactly what we needed. Having the team work with my daughter for her introduction to fitness will be invaluable and will pay dividends for years to come. We were shown not just how to perform each type of exercise, but why to do them. In addition to that we became part of a team that was just as interested in our success as we were

Fantastic experience: I love Heretic CrossFit. Craig is awesome and always pushes you to get better and work on your weaknesses. With every class you feel yourself getting stronger physically as well as mentally.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Quality I have been a member for 6 years and counting. Coaches are very knowledgeable and attentive to it's members. Members are welcoming and very supportive of each other. Natalie Evans, is an awesome Crossfit kids coach that my daughter loves and enjoys her Saturday classes. And best of all, I love the atmosphere of the gym.

Fantastic experience: I was a CrossFit gym member for a year, about 10 years ago. I was looking to get back into it and Heretic CrossFit was highly recommended to me by a close friend. I decided to check it out and l’m glad I did! When I started Coach Craig took into consideration the time I had been away when crafting my workouts. Coach Craig is a super knowledgeable, professional guy who takes time with all his members. The only other coach I’ve had the pleasure of working with so far is Marie. The type of person who seems to really enjoy helping people Marie is someone I’ve found to also be very professional, and motivational. Both coach’s have an eye for safe technique, and proper scaling of workouts to meet each members individual needs. Not to say that the workouts here are easy...they’re not! In fact they seem to be just what I’ve needed. My fellow members are friendly, nonjudgmental, and very welcoming. Like my friend recommended to me, I recommend Heretic CrossFit to anyone on the fence about trying CrossFit, or anyone looking to get back into it.

Fantastic experience: I’ve never been a “gym” or “weightlifting” person, until I met the team at Heretic. For the first time in my life I look forward to putting my work out clothes on and heading to the gym for each class. The training atmosphere and encouragement from the coaches here is unlike anything else I’ve experienced. If your on the fence about seeing what Heretic can do for you I would encourage you to call, text, or email them you won’t regret it.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Coach Craig is the best!! The gym and atmosphere is great!! Highly recommend CrossFit at Hertic CrossFit.

Fantastic experience: Heretic CrossFit has changed my life in a big way! I have struggled with making fitness part of my daily routine for years. But the Heretic way has made it possible. The coaches are very professional and they care about my health. They push me to be a better version of myself each day. All of the members are great…they make me feel like family! I feel more confident and energized because of Heretic CrossFit! Shout out to Coach Marie for bringing me into the fam

Fantastic experience: If you are looking for a gym, look no further and try it out today! Heretic CrossFit is a terrific gym with great coaches and members. Coach Craig is knowledgeable and will work with you on a plan to reach your goals, whatever they may be; whether it's to get back into shape, build strength or get that elusive crazy CrossFit skill. All of the coaches are supportive and encouraging. Programming is varied and fun. The facility is always super clean and has good equipment. These are all what you can find in other places, but the coaching, communication, and the level method programming that Coach Craig utilizes here is what really sets them apart.

Fantastic experience: I dropped in for a week at CF Heretic and was very impressed with Craig and his crew. The gym is clean and plenty of good quality equipment. Communication was immediate via email about my options and I felt welcomed by the members from the start. Gyms like CF Heretic really embody the community part of CF that is sometimes forgotten about in other gyms. His methodology and programming is spot on and I hope to drop back in next time I’m in town!

Fantastic experience: Craig is a great fitness coach! He listens well and came up with a plan to get me the results I was looking for. He is also very professional and makes me feel comfortable during our personal training sessions and CrossFit classes. I would highly recommend Craig and Heretic CrossFit to anyone looking for a more personal approach to fitness.

Fantastic experience: As a multi-year Deaf/disabled member, I joined Heretic CrossFit to simply get back in shape. Coach Craig's level method strategy is perfect for every members fitness level and goals. If you are looking for a gym to join, this is where you make new friends and workout partners... All while you are working on your own personal goals. Craig has always given me one-on-one coaching and I continue to love working out with Coach Craig's methodology! I highly recommend just giving Craig a call whether you are considering or commiting.

Fantastic experience: This place is the best CrossFit gym I've ever been to. The coaches make sure you're well integrated and are up to speed with all the exercises. Even though you're in a group setting, you're never left behind or feel like you're lost, unlike other CrossFit gyms. Not to mention the ingenuity of their level method, which scales each person individually to make sure all of the exercises are tailored to your individual level.

Fantastic experience: Heretic CrossFit is where it’s at if you're in the Montgomery County area! A couple of unique things about this box…Coach Craig incorporates group classes and personal training sessions into one easy monthly payment. Usually, your paying for two different services with a traditional gym or box. Coach Craig is personable and serious about all his athletes getting the most out of every session- form over quantity! Also unique to this box in my experience is the Level up method. I’ve been to several boxes across the states, and all of them were just a guessing game when it came to how much weight to throw on a bar. Level up method is excellent, especially when you're just starting or haven’t done CrossFit in a while. Coach Craig uses the metrics provided by the system to test your capacity and designates a level for you when it’s all done. Every class after that, you can work out with someone who is levels above you, and you both feel like you got your butt kicked pretty good. No one leaves the box feeling cheated of a great workout. The community at this box is also worth noting; everyone is welcoming and excited for the new guy. Overall this box is a great experience and one I seldom think you will regret.

Fantastic experience: I really enjoy going to Heretic Crossfit. Everyone there is nice. The times are convenient. There are classes for all ages from my toddlers to my teens and of course me. Did I mention my kids get to have a room of their own to play and enjoy themselves while I work out. The gym is very spacious and roomy and opens to the outside. Heretics has everything you need to have a great work out. I have never left the gym without being drenched in sweat. And everyone there encourage you to break the boundary when you think you have nothing left. Oh, and that clock. Come find out about the clock on the wall.

Fantastic experience: I have been going here for almost 2 months now and this place is GREAT the coaches are always there to answer any and all questions, the people you workout with are super supportive and friendly and they offer a couple of different pricing options. This is my first time doing CrossFit in the time I’ve been here I have already gotten significantly strong and more fit based on the testing we do. Highly recommend this gym!

Fantastic experience: I dropped in at Heretic CrossFit twice while visiting a friend. Excellent coaching and pristine facility and equipment. Will definitely be back next time I am in town!

Fantastic experience: I have been intrigued but intimidated by the idea of CrossFit for a while. I used to think this sport was only for the young and the very fit, or quite frankly, the crazy. I never thought it could be for the likes of me, someone who isn’t very athletic, simply trying stay healthy and fit. As I started to get older and aches and pains became part of daily life, I found it more and more challenging to stay active. Even as I forced myself to go to the gym and exercise, I was getting bored of my gym routine and did not see improvement, no matter how much time I invested into the sweat sessions. Frustrated I was ready for a change. So, when I started dating a guy who enjoyed CrossFit as a form of regular exercise, curiosity won and I made an appointment to talk to the coach. Dr, Stiritz, or as he is known in the gym, coach Craig, and I sat down to talk about my health and goals in fitness. He was very professional and super nice and at the end of our discussion I decided to sign up for the introductory ten sessions to see if I can benefit from CrossFit. Craig is not only an experienced coach but also a chiropractor by training. He has an in depth knowledge of the human musculoskeletal system, making him very apt at guiding people to the best way to improve their movements and avoid or recover from injury. During my introductory sessions I learned the most important basic movements used in the sport and learned the correct way of performing some movements I thought I knew from childhood, like squatting and jumping rope. I was frustrated and discouraged at times but Craig always found a way to point out the positive in the session and made me come back for the next. After graduating from the intro, I joined the box (as CrossFit gyms are called) and as my schedule allowed, I worked out with the other members. The classes are small, allowing for plenty of individual attention by the coach and members are very supportive of each other, cheering each other on. There is a definite social aspect to working out this way (6 feet away from each other, of course, due to COVID), the coaches and other members make you feel like your’e part of a community suffering together to become better versions of ourselves. At the end of each hour long session you feel out of breath, exhausted but proud of having accomplished another small step toward the overall goal of staying healthy and strong at any age and fitness level. So, if you are lucky enough to live in the neighborhood, check out Heretic CrossFit. We are also currently the only gym in the area utilizing the Level Method, which is a science backed way of assessing each individual’s fitness level to allow for appropriate scaling of the workouts, thereby promoting healthy improvement and minimizing the risk of injury.

Fantastic experience: Heretic CrossFit is my happy place! Having never been a gym member before, I was intimidated at first. However, the top-notch coaches and other members were nothing but welcoming, encouraging, and helpful. I've gained physical strength and mental toughness that carries over into feeling better and more confident. Making new friends wasn't my reason for joining, but I found amazing, supportive friends that I never would have otherwise--it's the whole package!

Fantastic experience: I had lived a sedentary lifestyle for the past 3 years. Getting into CrossFit was really intimidating and I had my doubts but Coach Craig really made the transition very smooth. There is a great sense of camaraderie and encouragement amongst all members. After almost 4 months I can tell I am stronger and continue to see the progress. I truly recommend this journey even if you aren’t sure that you can, you will figure out you definitely can!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality I love this community. I always feel encouraged and closely watched to make sure I am doing movements correctly. I also feel they scale the WOD’s to ensure I get the max out of the workout. Love the members many of which have become family friends. Join us at Heretic!

Fantastic experience: I signed up about 1 year ago and it has been a great experience. The coaches really take the time to teach you how to do the lifts correctly and help you scale the ones you cannot. All of the members are friendly, supportive and encouraging. The great thing about CrossFit is everyone in the box is at different levels of fitness but we all do the workouts together. Great coaches, great members and great workouts! There is nothing better than working out, pushing yourself with great people!

Fantastic experience: Visited almost all the CrossFit boxes in the area prior to making a selection. Obviously Heretic was in top two and the top one in pricing. Coaching is excellent and the facility has everything you need to improve your gymnastic and/or lifting skills. If you are looking for a box, come and see what Heretic has to offer.

Fantastic experience: this place has hands down changed my life. I joined back in 2015 and every single member there made the box feel like home. I’ve reached all time highs in my strength due to the amazing coaches pushing me to what I didn’t think was possible (especially Craig). It’s a great place to go relieve stress and bond with people of all ages. Craig helped me find my love for lifting and crossfit, so much so that i’ve continued in college in New Hampshire. The community is like no other. You have people supporting you at all times and who will acknowledge your new accomplishments. If you are contemplating starting crossfit but are nervous, push through because it will pay off and be the best decision you have ever made.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member for 16 months. This has been the best decision I have made for myself and my health. I am 51 years old, so age does not matter when you decide to put your health first. You learn about your strengths, weaknesses AND start making personal goals. So you see, this place is my support and they are my fitfam!

Fantastic experience: This place is more than a crossfit box, it becomes your family. It is a welcoming environment, no matter what level you are. Whether you are a competitive athlete or just looking to start a new health journey, the knowledgeable coaches here can help you achieve your goals and will see your success as theirs. The community is also a large part of why this box is so great; there is just as much encouragement for the first person finished as there is for the last. The actual box has up to date and clean equipment in a nicely air conditioned and matted facility.

Fantastic experience: After our teenage daughter came here to take classes with Natalie, and then I worked with Craig to begin to get into shape, I have been constantly impressed with the quality of the instruction and the friendly and knowledgeable folks who work and take classes here. If you are like me, and have never taken CrossFit classes before, this is a welcoming and supporting place to start towards getting your fitness in order!!

Fantastic experience: Such a great experience here. After being on bed rest for 3 months with my twins, Heretic Crossfit is helping me get back into shape while helping regain muscle I lost. Craig is so knowledgeable and always willing to help!

Fantastic experience: Super welcoming box The layout is great- nice open space, well organized & is fully equipped with all of your wod needs Coach Craig is awesome and super LEGIT being not only a coach, but Doctor too!! Well done guys! Thanks so much for letting me do the open with you!!

Fantastic experience: I love Craig so much! He completely turned my life around! 100% would recommend. Everyone is so supportive of one another you never feel like you’re failing. Nothing but support and drive to help you meet your goals!

Fantastic experience: This place is everything you want in a Crossfit gym. Excellent and attentive coaching, a supportive community, and a great space. I was visiting town and dropped in for the week, finding multiple options for nearby gyms. Based on a few reviews and luck, I decided on Heretic Crossfit and looked no further. Craig, the head coach and owner is super friendly, and highly engaged. Within my first workout there he was making suggestions on improving my squat! Craig also judged me for the CF Open 20.1 workout, and helped push me through that grind. Without hesitation, I recommend this gym, and I will be returning when I'm in the area next.

Fantastic experience: Great people and awesome facility. Everyone makes you feel welcomed. I visited most Crossfit gyms in the area when I moved to MD in July and Heretic quickly became my first choice.

Fantastic experience: As a newbie to crossfit, Heretic CrossFit has given a comfortable environment to challenge myself. Everyone is very welcoming and encouraging. I highly recommend Heretic Crossfit to anyone looking for a place to take your fitness goals to the next level.

Fantastic experience: Can't say enough about how welcoming the coaches and all the other athletes are. I've been active all my life, powerlifting, competitive swimming, triathlon, etc. came here thinking that I was in decent shape, not great but decent and omg was I wrong. Had some head space and timing issues that I let boil over into frustration but Craig was INSANELY patient with me, talking it out with me, taking time to send very detailed and lengthy emails to my questions and sometime just letting me get it out. My travel schedule went crazy for two months but whenever I could attend a class, there Craig and everybody was. I had checked out another box in the area when I started with Heretic but it just didn't have that same feel. Craig is murder on proper technique which I desperately need as I've always been 'strong' but relied on my physical size too much. The energy here is great, just wish there were early sessions on Tues/Thurs and that burpees are banned.

Fantastic experience: This place is the best! After going here for the past 5 months, I can see a huge difference in appearance and I've never felt better in my life! The people are extremely welcoming and you will feel like family in no time. Give it a try!