Luminary Fitness

Fantastic experience: I dropped-in last week while I was in Grand Rapids traveling for work and had a great experience. Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming. The box had everything you could ask for: friendly and helpful coaches, great space and equipment, and challenging WOD's. If you are visiting in town or looking to start crossfit in Grand Rapids, you should definitely start here.

Fantastic experience: This is a great place to come and get a great workout with some amazing people! I came in only knowing one person and everyone was so welcoming and encouraging! It is a great workout every time with just the right insensity for whereever you are at in your fitness level. I came in with no crossfit experience and didn't feel out of place at all! Definitely come check this place out if you are interested in getting into shape or staying in shape! Great atmosphere to be in!

Fantastic experience: I got a lot to say about this gym so I apologize for the long review.. I was brand new to crossfit when I started at Luminary so I was really nervous my first day, but after being there just once I was eager to come back for more. The coaches are absolutely AMAZING! They are great educators on the sport of crossfit and explain the importance of each stretch and warm-up, which I really enjoyed and appreciated! They are wonderful at giving each athlete a good balance of constructive criticism as well as positive feedback on things you are doing well! I'd highly suggest this gym to ANYONE who is not only just interested in trying out crossfit but for anyone who is trying to get back in shape, needs a challenge in their workout, trying to loose weight, trying to gain muscle, coordination, etc, or even if you just want to get out of the house and meet new people! It's beneficial for EVERYONE and on so many different levels!! It's also a great atmosphere! You walk in and all the coaches greet you by name which I find very impressive! Not only do they remember names but they are able to recall your physical limits and know what you are capable of. There were a few days KC had to tell me what weights I need to use or what resistance band I should use because I was still new and didn't really know what I was doing yet. Not only are the coaches extremely encouraging, but the WHOLE GYM is! Everyone cheers eachother on and is super friendly. No one cares if you are the one lifting the lightest weights (that was me sometimes) or taking the longest to finish a workout (also me)! I am moving out of state shortly and I only wish I would have started at this gym sooner...either that or I wish I could take them with me :) I was only able to be a part of Luminary for a month but I learned so much and met some amazing people in that short amount of time. Thanks for a great month Crossfit Luminary!

Fantastic experience: As I was telling Mike last week that I was moving an hour away for a new job, I was mentally trying to figure out how I could stretch and manage just one more month at Luminary because I can't imagine loving another crossfit gym as much! I started this year out as a moderate exerciser with a Planet Fitness membership, running a few times a week and pretending like I knew what I was doing when I "lifted." A few months ago, an out of town girlfriend and I were catching up and she insisted I find a crossfit gym in my area to give it a try. Luminary had a free Beginner's week, great reviews, well timed classes, and was on my drive home from work so I started with that and ended up hitting the jackpot. Liz was great in the Beginner's class, she truly loves what she does and is so knowledgeable - as are the other coaches, I'd later find out. I still can't believe how much I've learned and how great I feel! The community and atmosphere is great, I've made good friends, I've never felt judged or not welcome, and when I wasn't able to make the evening classes, being able to shower after a morning class and go straight to work is a huge plus! Thanks so much for giving me such an awesome first time crossfit experience you guys, I'll definitely be back to visit!

Fantastic experience: Highly Recomended!!! Coaches are AMAZING! They know what they are doing, they make sure each athlete is performing with good form. They make sure you are safe while your workout. Very NICE facility! very clean and neat, very spacius. All their equipement is good condition. Each member of the box, makes you feel like home!! I'll be moving to Grand Rapids and Can't wait to be part of their family!

Fantastic experience: Can't say enough good things about this place. When you think of cross fit you think of God like men and women that do nothing but drink protein and lift heavy things. That is not cross fit and that is not what you get at luminary. My experience has been about average people learning to incorporate functional fitness into everyday life. You will have instructors helping you every step and every rep. The people are friendly and encouraging without being obnoxious. The owners and trainers truly care and have a passion for helping you become better. If you are looking to be motivated, inspired, and become a better you then Luminary is for you.

Fantastic experience: My wife and I dropped in for a number of classes during our last trip to Grand Rapids . Wow - What a great gym. Knowledgeable and approachable coaches, amazing facility and super friendly members.

Fantastic experience: Great place, great people! One of the big draws for me at CF Luminary, apart from skill knowledge and expert coaching, is that the friendly people of Luminary have gone out their way to bring me into the group. And not just the staff, but the whole community. Several of the other members have gone out of their way to welcome me, and offer assistance and advice. This is encouraged in every WOD, and that impressed me from day one. Being somewhat introverted, this has really kept me wanting to come back and continue to be a part of it all. The scaling of exercises for your skill level or individual health concerns makes the concept approachable for people of any fitness level. This place is not just focused on raw, competitive exercise, but rather on whole-body fitness, and being a welcoming, inclusive community that makes you want to achieve your potential. Apart from that, the light hearted competition, varied workouts, and focus on full-body mobility really make me want to work harder than I ever thought I would. Most importantly, after two months, I can already see and feel the difference in my flexibility, range of motion, strength, and endurance. I would recommend CF Luminary to anyone who wants to improve themselves. I'll keep coming back for more!

Fantastic experience: "Be prepared to make friends." -Coach Mike Livingston A great facility with one goal in mind, YOU! CrossFit Luminary may have killer WODs where you temporarily dislike the Coach at that moment but in the end you will leave feeling like a beast.

Fantastic experience: Joining Crossfit was one of the best investments I've ever made..literally. The coaches there live for fitness, and the owners Mike and Shane have dedicated their entire livelihood to it. The coaches have have given me personalized training like no other. Within two months my body & muscle tone has improved dramatically and it's all because of Crossfit. They are great people who truly give you personalized attention and it is a great value. I recommend it to anyone I know.

Fantastic experience: Dropped in to this box with my fiancé and we were very impressed. Everyone was really friendly and made us feel at home. There was clear instruction and the coach checked up on everyone at all times. She made sure that we were doing well through and long WOD and at the end made sure that we enjoyed our time there. Unfortunately there were no t-shirts in our sizes to buy. Maybe next time we visit we will have better luck.

Fantastic experience: love this gym! I attend the 5:30am class and Pat is a great coach. Everyone is very friendly and eager to help you out with your form, or to simply help put your equipment away after class.

Fantastic experience: Editing my first review on here but keeping things at 5 stars. First and foremost, I'm not an "elite athlete" and I probably will never become one. Why is that important? Because regardless of what your objectives are/what your level of experience is, you receive attention from the coaches at Luminary. There are definitely people that want to compete, and that's awesome, but there are also people that show up every day to push themselves to improve. Before Luminary, I thought that Crossfit was a bunch of crazy Type A's throwing around weights and obsessing over times/weights/rounds on a board. I will admit that I was wrong. Crossfit is ultimately a group of like-minded individuals working towards a common goal: Self Improvement. Crossfit Luminary is a group of like-minded individuals that embrace the methodology of the owners and coaches. We're in it for the long-haul and we're focused on doing things safely/correctly. Could I throw 135 pounds in the air and claim that I was doing a snatch with zero form? Sure. Will they let me? No. The community here is great and I look forward to 6:30pm every day (regardless of how much I may dislike some of the workouts). What started out as uncoordinated frustration with a number of strangers has transitioned to an after work group workout with friends. Trust me - If I was being forced to do paleo or getting called out for not slopping my way through a workout doing more weight than needed, I'd have stopped months ago. I'm stronger, faster, and still injury free. What more can you ask for?

Fantastic experience: This is my first experience with CrossFit so I can't compare to other CrossFit gyms. However, I've been a member of a few gyms before and this is the first gym I've been too that I feel like I can call a home. Great coaches, friendly and motivating atmosphere. I feel like I will be pushed to grow in the most amazing ways! If you are at all interested in CrossFit or just getting in good shape you should definitely try out this gym. Love this place!

Fantastic experience: The place is great! Friendly staff, great work out, and great location! Highly recommend it :)

Fantastic experience: After playing competitive sports through high school and in college and doing Crossfit for over two years at multiple gyms, I can honestly say that this gym has provided the best experience in my fitness career. Not only do the coaches and athletes truly care about each other; they are less concerned with competing with each other than they are in being supportive and providing a true community experience. Shane and Mike are two of the best people I know and I wouldn't want anyone else helping me train and support me in my goals.

Fantastic experience: One of the first things you'll notice about Crossfit Luminary is the tremendous sense of community. I've been a member of different Crossfit affiliates all over the U.S. and never have I found a stronger community than the folks at Crossfit Luminary. From the owners to the coaches, from beginner to advanced...you won't find a friendlier or more helpful group of people anywhere. CF Luminary is what a "box" is suppose to be. Though it is one of the newest gyms in the area it has everything you need and nothing you don't. It has lots of barbells, lots of weight and plenty of space to work. It has a small box feel with small class sizes. The small class size affords you the personalized attention from coaches that we all need some times. CF Luminary also has the best and most competitively priced membership packages in the area, especially for couples! Check it out and see for yourself, you won't be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: I've been to a handful of CroffFit boxes in Grand Rapids and these guys are the best. You can be as intense as you want to be and go for competition training or if your goals are to lose body fat and get in shape this is the place. The difference maker is that they support your goals and actually care. They also have a 'Strength & Conditioning' program for men and woman that is top notch. They're pricing is competitive and for this you basically have a personal trainer six days a week. Ask them anything about diet, sport specific training, and they will provide great honest feedback and help push you in a way that helps you achieve and do things that you've never done before.

Fantastic experience: Coaches were so nice and helpful. Very welcoming and made us feel right at home. I am from Grand Rapids and will be coming back here everytime I'm home. Everyone should come here and try it out!!

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at Luminary Crossfit. The workouts are challenging but fun. The coaches do a great job training and pushing you to achieve your goals. All of the members work hard and support each other. I highly recommend Luminary if you are looking for a supportive and friendly environment to work out.

Fantastic experience: This is a fantastic gym. I was new to crossfit when I started, and the trainers here work closely with athletes of all abilities to make sure we're doing the movements correctly. Not only are the trainers incredibly motivating, friendly and knowledgeable, but the entire gym community is positive and encouraging. I've not felt this sense of team and community at a gym or in fitness since playing college rugby. And I'm constantly pushing myself past my own perceived physical capabilities thanks to CF Luminary!

Fantastic experience: Stopped in for a visit as I was in town for business. Professionally run, clean and well maintained gym! Recommend to any locals or visiting crossfitters.

Fantastic experience: There's not enough time in the day to name all the great things about this community, because it's definitely more than just a gym. The coaches are well informed and are in a constant state of communication with each other. Everyone offers their own bit of knowledge until you find what works for you. Any kind of limitation or struggle is addressed and worked on. I've made more gains than I ever thought possible in both mobility and strength. A common argument that I usually see against pursuing training in this type of gym is the cost. This is one of those instances where you definitely get more than you pay for. If you think about all the worthless material possessions people spend MORE money a month on, the cost is trivial. This isn't really something that you're buying, it's an investment in yourself. It opens up new worlds, and it's a doorway to a healthier you both now and in the future. It's really hard to explain all the changes that happen. Every month starts to change you a little more. The physical is obvious, but there are so many other benefits. There's a confidence, a self-assurance, and a group bonding that's hard to come by any other way. After you've given it a chance, it's much easier to understand. I've been coming since the gym re-opened in December and don't have any plans of stopping!

Fantastic experience: Friendly Staff and clean, nice facility. Enjoyed the programming.

Fantastic experience: This CrossFit gym has everything you need to supported and inspired in whatever walk of fitness you may be coming from. Everyone is SO kind and friendly!!! The people and coaches uphold a fantastic balance between pushing you and making you feel accomplished during a workout. The main coach is personable and professional. He takes the time to get to know you and do his job by training you well. He took the time to help me get my kipping PUs down, which is a movement I struggled with a whole year prior.

Fantastic experience: Awesome people and workout space.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Dropped in from Cincinnati and I thoroughly enjoyed myself at Luminary! Tyler was a great coach / the workouts were the right amount of strength and cardio / everyone was very welcoming! Thanks Luminary! I'll be back next time I'm in town visiting my brother.

Fantastic experience: I started here at Crossfit Luminary in January 2018 and just ended my membership December 2019 due to travel nursing. When I first moved to Grand Rapids I didn't know which crossfit gym I wanted to go to. I'm from Charlotte, MI and did crossfit there for a couple years. Originally when I moved to Grand Rapids I quoted most affordable crossfit gyms and ones that weren't too far from me in Kentwood, Crossfit Luminary being one of them. I did a trial run at Crossfit Luminary and I loved it! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming which is great because sometimes crossfit members are very intimidating. The gym was big and open with a good amount of equipment. A lot of different times that you could go to a class and they had open gym. I've been to many crossfit classes but what I loved most is that the teacher in the beginning of class would go over each technique. Doesn't matter how times you've done the move it's always so good to remind yourself the best way to perform to prevent any injury. There's crossfit family gatherings. So much support. I recommend Crossfit Luminary!

Fantastic experience: CrossFit Luminary was an excellent experience. They helped get me back on a fitness and wellness track. I totally recommend it to people who want to try something new, who are serious about eating better, and who want to see results.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend! I completed the 6 week challenge in February- they gave me a nutrition guide to follow, and taught the workouts step by step. I had been to other cross fit gyms before, but here I felt they really met me at my level while challenging me at the same time. All the coaches have been very positive and encouraging. They care about your technique and having good form, which is helpful for me because I am still new to crossfit! I have learned so much from this place, and continue to enjoy the classes!

Fantastic experience: I signed up for the 6 week challenge in order to jump start my weight loss journey... again. I seem to gain and lose the same 20-30 pounds every year and I'm tired of it. I generally know what to do, it's the execution and accountability I struggle with, and that's where Luminary helped. Reaching the weight loss goal in the allotted 6 weeks is definitely not easy, but it's certainly doable. Follow the diet as prescribed, do the work and you will see results. They have a knowledgable group of coaches and an awesome community of athletes who will help you along the way!

Fantastic experience: CrossFit Luminary was an excellent experience. Helped me to boost up my energy and confidence .Coaches are very friendly and experience.Would highly recommend to everyone. Thanks a lot for everyone at Luminary.

Fantastic experience: Super awesome place, and the greatest coaches!

Fantastic experience: The staff are Amazing

Fantastic experience: I started with their 6 week challenge, which gives a meal plan and a series of classes to make sure you know how to do the workouts properly before doing the regular work outs. Having learned the wrong way or not at all previously, the instruction was great. Coaches are excellent, giving instruction as needed but no one judges.

Fantastic experience: Love working out in the encouraging team environment here - and always having a coach present is great. They've helped with my form when learning new movements and pushed me to do my best!

Fantastic experience: Staff is knowledgeable, workouts are challenging and fun. Always lots of new people around so you don't feel out of place. I hurt my back doing squats a few years ago and had avoided them since, but Luminary coaches helped me correct my form and I now feel comfortable squatting again!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym with the owner and trainers that care about your personal growth. Each class is open and friendly to new people. Constant coaching and instructions to better your lifting techniques. Overall the best gym I've been apart of. Did the 6week challenge and lost 6.3% body fat and over 12lbs.

Fantastic experience: Great People and Atmosphere make workouts fun and worthwhile! I would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a great workout and a healthier lifestyle

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for a complete package, this is the place that can help you reach your goals. The knowledgeable staff members are all friendly, well trained in fitness with an emphasis on proper technique. This is a judgement free zone as everyone is supportive including the new and experienced members. You'll experience great workouts while learning proper nutrition to sustain a well balanced diet. Goals smashed!

Fantastic experience: Crossfit Luminary GR is what you need and more! The benefits of this place don't stop with the workouts. Diet and nutrition, along with movement and breathing techniques all combine together to get you in shape mentally and physically. Strength, power and motivation await. If you want to get on the path towards being your best self, the coaches at Crossfit Luminary are ready to be your guides!

Fantastic experience: With the help from all of the coaches I was able to go beyond the required goals of my six week challenge. There wasn't a time I was unmotivated to go to a class because they made it fun, but also challenging. 100% would recommend CrossFit Luminary and its coaches for motivating everyone involved and to reach their full potential.

Fantastic experience: Lisa lead a very fun and challenging class. Nutritional information was provided after the workout for those interested. I loved how I felt "the burn" the flowing day...I could really feel the impact of the workout... I definitely recommend CrossFit Luminary!

Fantastic experience: I completed the 6 week challenge at Luminary and was astounded by my results. By following the given meal plan, going to the gym, and putting in the effort for 6 weeks, I leaned out, gained a ton of muscle, and feel better overall. It was an experience I wouldn't trade for anything. Thank you Luminary GR.

Fantastic experience: I did the 6 week challenge and lost 5.8% body fat and gained 2.4% body muscle! Never thought that I could do that in a matter of 6 short weeks! The challenge classes were a great stepping stone for someone who has no experience with weights before and did a great job of preparing you for the normal workout classes. I love the coaches, they are all very enthusiastic and willing to help you. It is also great to know that all of the workouts can be scaled down to fit your body and capabilities. This is very much a judgement-free zone. Everyone encourages everyone.

Fantastic experience: Perfect place for enjoying amazing Cuban salsa class.

Fantastic experience: I tried crossfit for the first time a while back; I had been working out for about 2-3 years and decided I wanted to kick it up a notch. The place I went to first lacked what everyone said about crossfit for me: a community. I quit, needless to say. I went to Luminary some time later and gave it another shot. I found exactly what I was looking for: an awesome community and people who just love working out. My coach was awesome. She taught me more in 1 of the one-on-one sessions than I learned in all 3 at the other box. I really like that open gym is included so you can work on more if you'd like. I can say that coming here is one of my favorite parts of the day! 10/10 would recommend to family and friends and those who are new to crossfit.

Fantastic experience: Professional, experienced and friendly!

Fantastic experience: What an amazing place! Both Pat and Tyler are beyond phenomenal coaches. They take the extra time to help you with your skills and it's obvious that they both genuinely want to see you succeed, get better, and reach your goals. The people are so friendly and Shane the owner is so down to earth, real, and cares about each member. This is by far the best place in town to be for crossfit!