Such an awesome team of coaches, incredible programming that has brought me TONS of strength gains, and the best members!!

Love working with Trina on my nutrition goals! Highly recommend her and the gym!

People are sooo friendly and coaches are awesome 👌 I just love it 😍

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!

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!

Ive been going to Friction Crossfit for just over 2 months and its the most enjoyable exercise Ive ever done. Its all brand new to me, but the coaches are great and are extremely helpful and supportive. Everyone in the classes are helpful as well. Im looking forward to being part of the Friction Family for years to come.

I have been a member at Friction CrossFit for about 6 months now and I love it. Everyone is friendly and encouraging. Its a great environment to workout in and if you dont have any back ground in exercise the programming makes it easy to get started. They have drop in classes to try it out. You wont regret it.

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!

Joined Friction in 2016 and havent 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 Ive set. Id 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 youre a morning, afternoon or night person. All together making Friction the best place to start your life changing health revolution!

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!

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 !

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. Ive been a member at Friction CrossFit for 5 months now and Im 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 youre 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, its a great box!

I had the pleasure of dropping in on Crossfit Friction while I was in town for meetings this week. Its 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!

Friction CrossFit is a welcoming community where each member experiences encouragement, personal growth and its 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!

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

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!

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.

I really like this place, its 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.

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!

Ive 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 couldnt 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!

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 youre looking for a community to help push you and improve yourself.

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!

The best! Ive 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.

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.

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.

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, its 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! Its a life changer.

I love it here. The coaches, the people, I call everyone family. When Im down they pick my up and when theyre 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!!!

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

Such an incredibly motivated and encouraging community of athletes! I’m so grateful to have found Friction and am lucky to be a part of it!

Great environment, great coaches and athletes! Theres always encouragement, and education on advancing your crossfit skills safely and consistently. I love this place!

Best CrossFit gym Ive 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

Love crossfit! The main coaches are great! Great culture!

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.

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!

Joined friction with a lot of scepticism. Didnt think Id enjoy it, much less stick with it. Well its almost a year into it and it has changed my life forever. This community of people are amazing. Couldnt ask for better coaches or fellow athletes. I love my Fricfam!

I could not ask for anything more! A place full of great opportunity. A place where you can let down your guard to try something new and improve on your health and fitness.

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.

By far the best fitness community Ive 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!

Im 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.

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

Ive 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 dont dread doing. In fact I actually look forward to each workout. Its 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 cant 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. Its a good community here. Try it!

Great group! Approachable fun coaches and just an all around fun environment!

Great atmosphere! Great people! Great coaches! Great life changer!

Best fitness decision I ever made. I love this place!

Hands down this is a great box to be apart of. Im 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 didnt 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. Ive 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. Ive 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!!

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 didnt 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 its 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!

Love this place. You will too.