Why All Felix Coaches Have CrossFit Certifications (Regardless of our CrossFit affiliation)

Let’s clear the air: Felix isn’t just a CrossFit gym… in fact, we don’t really refer to ourselves as a CrossFit gym at all anymore. But we do have deep roots in the CrossFit world—and we’re not afraid to flex ‘em.

Over a decade ago, Felix was one of the first CrossFit affiliates in Seattle. That means we were swinging kettlebells, doing burpees, and repping out deadlifts before your cousin’s juice bar had even heard of macros. We’ve evolved since then, but we’ve never lost sight of the foundation that made us one of the top CrossFit gyms in Seattle for years.

That’s why every Felix coach holds at least a CrossFit Level 1 (L1) Certificate. Why? Because:

  • CrossFit’s methodology is no joke—it’s grounded in movement science, strength and conditioning principles, and safety (yes, your knees are safe here).

  • We believe the best functional fitness training pulls from the best sources, and CrossFit coaching certifications set a high bar.

  • You deserve to be coached by professionals who actually know how to coach. Not just cheerleaders with a whistle.

Our workouts are inspired by CrossFit but designed for real people with real lives—like you. Whether you’re chasing your first push-up, your first pull-up, or your first podium finish at a local comp, you’ll get world-class coaching from trainers who take their craft seriously.

So while we may not fly the CrossFit flag like we used to, we’re proud to say our coaching roots are steeped in it. And your fitness is better for it.

Looking for a CrossFit-level experience without the CrossFit label? You just found it.

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