Crossfit Shoreside Reviews

After going to a conventional gym for many years, I was reluctant to try CrossFit, but my friend pushed me to attend a session at e-town. Instantly I loved it. Not only are the facilities fantastic, but the coaches and community are amazing and make it a truly incredible place where you enjoy coming in and look forward to your next session! There is an incorrect stereotype that you need to be a top athlete to do CrossFit. That simply is not true. Everyone, regardless of age and ability, is welcome here, even those who have never worked out before! I have made more progress at e-town in less than a year than I had in many years at a conventional gym and have also made some great friends along the way. I thoroughly recommend CrossFit E-town!

I joined E-Town two years ago when my original CrossFit box moved. Kevin and his terrific team of coaches are truly exceptional. They take the time to understand my fitness goals and help me achieve--and exceed--them on an on-going basis. Whether it is learning to do strict pull-ups, toes-to-bars or lifting just a little bit more by working on proper form, E-Town coaches and other athletes are always on hand with words of guidance and support.

The facility is clean and well-kept. The website is easy to use. The schedule of classes fits perfectly into my life. And the addition of an Endurance work-out on Sunday morning is great too.

I can't think of a better start to my day than attending E-Town's 5:30 am classes and spending some quality time with my CF family!

I very rarely leave 5 star reviews for anything, but ETown gets one! From day one, Kevin, Carrie, and crew made it clear that my success was their goal and that they were going to do what they needed to do to get me there. I've often said that I made more progress in my first 6 months at ETown than in the decade beforehand. I highly recommend EFC for anyone who's looking for a safe, personalized, effective workout situation!

I have dropped in at a lot of CrossFit gyms around the country over the years. This one is spectacular. Huge and beautiful with abundant, high quality equipment and incredible facilities. The owner/coach Kevin was welcoming, took time to meet everyone, explained the workout in detail, and gave unceasing, energetic instruction and encouragement. The community was super friendly. Can t wait to come back!

Thank you Etown Fitness Club for creating an environment that makes going to the gym for the first time an easy experience.

I was a member during summer 2015, absolutely phenomenal team of coaches, and members. I finally got my snatch form down, and was constantly challenged with difficult workouts. If you want a top tier CrossFit experience, this is it. They have a strong strength focus, which I really appreciate, and you really will see some huge gains whether in your deadlift or your Fran time.

Do the first class in the morning, best way to start the day.

Training at e-town has been a great experience. The coaches do a good job of both teaching and pushing to get better. The people are friendly and fun to workout with. Give it a try and I think you'll really enjoy it.

Great place to workout, and just be in general. I spend a lot of time here, and really enjoy all the amenities. The classes are great, and there's even a place to come and do work and eat.

Challenging, coaches that really care and motivate you.

Been a member here for years. I ve worked out at dozens of boxes. This box has the best mix combination of great programming and a warm friendly community where people of all abilities and ages few welcome.

Great spacious gym with tons of equipment for functional training

Really enjoy coming to this gym ! The environment and mood is very motivating! Keeps me coming back.

I asked to be pushed and I am not disappointed. I'm tired at the end but even after the first session I can feel the different muscles that were worked. There are different classes offers and I am looking forward to the kickboxing. It doesn't feel like working out when you're having fun. Also like the set up and design of the place. Nice color blue. Big thumbs up. Great service and they get to know you personally.

I've been to gyms all over the country and this is one of the best.

Etown is great place to start CrossFit. Here is what i love about it:
Super clean
Very organized
Great team of trainers
Welcoming facility
And free coffee

Great facility and staff. A great community. Focussed on safety.

The fitness staff are exceptional - very focused on each individual's needs and goals, safe technique and quality over quantity. Super friendly and local family owned.

Kevin literally got me walking (then running) again after a serious injury. The approach of making sure each individual is safe, happy and well catered to is second to none. A truly inclusive environment

Such an awesome place to work out!!The machines are clean and working. People are friendly. Pretty good place to get in a workout.

Crossfit E-Town is an Awesome place!! Incredibly dedicated and qualified coaches. It has been for me a wonderful experience. Looking forward to becoming a better athlete at this wonderful place..

CrossFit e-town trainers are awesome to work with! Always friendly, motivating, and ready to make you push yourself.

Amazing coaches, great programming, quality equipment and plenty of class times,

EFC helped me thru the Stay in Place Order back in the Spring with online classes. I attended a few different classes via Zoom for weeks.
I really appreciated & looked forward to the EFC sessions.
Thank you Kevin and Team!

Bridget Durkin
(Robin Richardson's Dragonboat friend)

There are a lot of gyms out there, but Crossfit E-town ranks at the top simple because of one thing: The people

When you walk in, you will see a bunch of people not only lifting a lot of weight and improving their fitness, but they are laughing and smiling. The reason behind that is because of the culture of the ownersKevin, Carrie and the rest of the coaches bring. You get a descriptive breakdown of your personal goals as well as how you will achieve them in this gym.

I can boast about the great workout programs that are available, but I think the true value lies in the atmosphere and energy. Whatever negative stereotypes that Crossfit has does not exist when you walk through those doors.

Do yourself a favor and go to Crossfit E-town today.

I've been working out with trainers for about the past 20 years. Kevin is by far the most knowledgeable and best one that I have had. He knows when to push you and how far to push. His gym is conveniently located and is fully equipped no matter what your fitness level is.

CrossFit e-town is a wonderful gym where it's coaches are only outshined by the amazing community of athletes that work out there.

I have been working out at CrossFit e-town for almost 5 months now. Starting crossfit for the first time I wanted to join box which had a good class schedule as well as great coaches, because of all the bad rap about Crossfit. I initially chose CrossFit e-town over another crossfit gym which is basically a block from my apartment based on the great coaches, the facility and , class schedule.

E-town has fulfilled all I could ask for from great coaching, community, equipment and class schedule. The coaches and the welcoming community all want you to get better and are really supportive. You will find athletes from all age groups and all fitness levels including an average person to those who are going to compete at the CrossFit regional games.
Give them a try.

The coaches are knowledgable and friendly, the gym is spacious and clean with an excellent supply of equipment, and the members are very supportive! There is a wide variety of daily WOD times from which to choose, so no matter your schedule, there will be a good time for you to work out. Also, parking is never an issue!

Fantastic gym, Great coaches, just the community you need to keep you focused on your goals.

Just a visit. I am in town for 1 day visiting family and I noticed that Etown Fitness was just up the road. Sent an email asking if I can drop in today and I received a response fairly quickly telling me to come in. Right when I walked in I was greeted warmly. Kevin (I'm bad at remembering names but I think this is right) showed me the facility which is amazing. After meeting everyone we got right into the workout. It was paced and coached perfectly. Everyone was super nice and supportive. Crossfit works and if you are thinking of joining a box I think that Etown Fitness would be a perfect place to go. If I'm this way ever again I will plan to attend a class. Thank you.

Incredible community. Workouts never disappoint. Coaches are top notch people who know how to motivate and push you to reach personal goals. E-town is awesome.

Awesome coaches who offer a lot of support! The members of the gym are also great and encouraging of one another.

The machines are nice and clean. Highly recommended.

Crossfit e-town has everything you could ask for in a gym. Highly trained coaches who care about helping you reach your goals, a super supportive community, and strong programming that will improve anyone's fitness level. Since joining in November of 2015, I've improved my form and gotten stronger. My time at e-town is one of the best parts of my day!

I attended this Gym for a little less than 2 years. The community was wonderful. very welcoming and very fun. Almost all of the equipment is new or in excellent condition. Classes were conducted by a friendly and expereinced staff and the workouts were tough but fair. From what I hear they have a number of saftey mesasures in place for the quarentine including equipment rentals and online classes.

Highly recomended. good place to stay in shape throughout the year.

I definitely feel my muscles. It is also helpful for losing weight since it's summer right now. I would recommend that for people who want a better body shape.

They say you can't pick your family, but in this case you can. You can pick the CrossFit E-Town family and I guarantee you won't regret it. I was a varsity athlete at Northwestern and had always wanted to try CrossFit, but never had the time (or excess energy). After finishing up my soccer career I decided to join, and it was one of the best decisions I have made! I was immediately welcomed in and every single day I am pushed to be better. The variety of the workouts are excellent, and there are scaling options so it is accessible for any level. Everyone is so nice, supportive, and energetic and it is a really fun environment to workout in.

This is the greatest gym in town. They have nice facilities and the coaches over there are amazing! I would recommend Etown to anyone without hesitation.

It is a great gym!! I have been a member since 2019 and I love the community and the coaches. Kevin and Ian are fantastic and they are always available and open for questions and concerns.
I feel very motivated to work out with them, and they always make sure your form is good.

I have been here about two years. Kevin adopts to your needs and helps you build up your strength and cardio at your speed. I am very happy to be part of Etown Fitness Club.

The staff is wonderful and the place is clean. The location makes it easy to get that workout in during the day!!

Great box and a great workout. Kevin and Carrie are great coaches and really made me feel welcome as a drop in athlete. The place was clean and well organized. Coaching was spot on and other athletes were very supportive also. I'd recommend this box if your looking for a good workout in Evanston.

Best CrossFit and general fitness gym in town! I have attended a three year program at Northwestern and dropped in to find a state-of-the-art gym with an inspiring and knowledgeable Coach Kevin. I wish I had found you year 1! Thanks so much!

I come to CrossFit from a powerlifting background, and I find CrossFit to be hard as hell. Yet, Kevin and his excellent crew of coaches at e-town continually find a way to make that hell somehow enjoyable. This is a good, clean gym with a strong community. I highly recommend this gym for all who want to take their athleticism and strength goals to the next level. As I have remarked to my friends, I do think Crossfit e-town will help me move from being Big and Bad to Lean and Mean. And for that, I can't thank them enough. Check this place out--you won't regret it.

Great place to work out, staff nice and inside is clean.

I dropped into this gym to a crossfit workout while on vacation. It was a gorgeous facility with very friendly members. Great coaching and great programming. I would recommend it to anyone.

I had always wanted to try a crossfit-esque program as I had heard such good things from friends, and when I found Etown fitness club it was even more than I expected. The workouts are varied and great, the coaches are always personable and professional, I've always felt very safe in what I'm doing, and the community of folks who attended from beginners to long time members have always been supportive. The biggest compliment I can give is that my mom, who has no history of organized sports or regular physical activity, has been be going regularly for over a year now and adores it. Please support this literal mom and pop shop, I've never regretted spending a cent.

Coming from a crossfit gym I was scared that I wouldn't be able to find one that I could call my own again. I stumbled upon Crossfit E-town by word of mouth of a friend. Not only did the accept me right away, I've made some great friends of all ages. There is a wide range of people there, and everyone is there to do the same thing, put in work. The 5:30 am class is always full of energy and I wouldn't want to start my day any other way now!

I dropped into this gym to a cross-fit workout while on vacation. It was a gorgeous facility with very friendly members. Great coaching and great programming. I would recommend it to anyone.

I got to work with Kevin; Great guy; professional and down to earth. You can tell that he really cares about each of us and our health as individuals. This is a great clean and big space, perfect for fitness training and good workouts!