text: So I am relatively new to CrossFit but at the urging of several friends started just a couple of months ago at CrossFit Max Effort I hear a lot of things about a lot of CrossFit Boxes as this is really becoming popular and what I can say for Max Effort is thisn There could not be a more encouraging and friendly bunch of coaches anywhere It starts from Zach the owner who takes a genuine personal interest in everyone who joins Even if he is not your coach for that WOD he is walking around watching and encouraging at every step The rest of the coaches are equally encouraging and knowledgeable I have done WODs with Isaac Lauren Nicole Lindsay Billy and Ray and each one of them helps you scale maintain intensity and push through to the endn The people that attend WODs at CFME are a plus as well The culture of the box is very much one of encouragement As a newbie as well as not being in great shape I found people who were done that I had not even met cheering me on to finish my WOD on more than one occasion That really helps get rid of any intimidation you might feel about being there There are also men and women of a wide variety of ages and shapes making no one feel like they do not belong therennOverall the box is clean the workouts are varied the people are not intimidating and are very welcoming of new members and the coaches are awesome Check them out if you are looking for a CrossFit gym