Crossfit Lorton

I loved the snatch progression. It really helps me improve my technique.

Mike is a great coach - very enthusiastic and professional. He takes the time to actually teach you how to properly perform each movement, breaking down the technique step-by-step so you understand not just what to do, but why it matters. For example, he’ll explain the role of your core during a deadlift or the importance of wrist positioning in a push-up, which makes each exercise feel purposeful rather than just routine. During workouts at Crossfit Lorton, he carefully watches your form, scanning the room with focused attention. When he sees someone rounding their back or losing balance, he offers clear, precise guidance - whether that means adjusting your posture, suggesting a lighter weight, or modifying the movement to fit your current ability. This hands-on coaching helps you get the most out of every exercise while staying safe and injury-free. I love his style - he brings energy and focus to the class without ever rushing. He creates a space where everyone feels confident and capable before moving on to the next challenge. The workouts are tough, but Mike’s approach turns them into opportunities to learn and improve, not just slog through reps. That thoughtful pacing and encouragement keep me coming back, knowing I’m gaining skill and strength with every session.

Mike brings a fun and calm demeanor to class that makes the hard work more enjoyable. He gives specific tips and scaling options, when needed, to help everyone be successful. I always enjoy his classes.

Good workout, coaching tips and great sense of humor!

I love class with Cierra! She’s kind and motivating. She’s understanding but also helps push you when you don’t want to push yourself! Her patience and humor always help me have fun and feel like I’m improving!

Hi Cierra! Yes, I definitely learned a lot—especially about consistency and pushing myself even when things feel tough. Your coaching helped me stay focused and disciplined, and I’ve also improved my mindset and confidence during the session. I appreciate how you keep things motivating but still challenging. Thanks for the great coaching!

Sarah is always thorough and clear when explaining the workout. She pays great attention to details and speaks clearly. Sarah always presents positive attitude and closely monitors each athlete. She encourages and compliments! Sarah is a great coach, teacher and example for others emulate.

I admired Hanna for the professionalism she brings to each class. She has a cool patience even in a large class but always ensures she talks to each athlete. Instructions a short and to the point. I have been doing CrossFit for a while and this is what coaches all should be. Love working out with her keeping all of us straight.

This is more than a gym, it's a community. Hanna has assembled a cadre of coaches that are professional and knowledgeable, but most importantly always seeking improvement. Whether you are just starting your fitness journey or are a "seasoned" athlete, they are always there to provide feedback whether it's nutrition, better/correct movement patterns, injury prevention or rehab, or just plain motivation. But it's not just the coaches, the members make the community as they encourage everyone and are truly inviting to anyone willing to join journey towards overall fitness.

Sarah is a great coach who is always willing to help me and others with our form and is always encouraging me to meet new PR’s

Everyone is so nice and helpful! Love the feedback and encouagment!

Great workout today! Cierra was really encouraging throughout and the workout went quick, even though it was a 30 min WOD

As always, a class coached by Cierra at Crossfit Lorton is a great class. She has a great eye for spotting and cueing improvements in lifts and techniques, whether it’s adjusting grip, correcting posture, or refining movement patterns. Her passion for coaching shines through in every moment - she’s fully engaged, offering clear, encouraging feedback that helps me push myself safely. What stands out most is how inclusive and positive she is, making every participant feel welcome and capable, no matter their level. The energy she brings turns a tough workout into something motivating and enjoyable, and I always leave feeling stronger and more confident in my skills.

It was great!

I enjoy Xfit at Crossfit Lorton as it is a good outlet for a solid, intense workout that leaves me feeling both challenged and satisfied. I meet with Cierra, who really listens to my concerns and offers constructive feedback tailored to my needs. She is very knowledgeable, often noticing small details in my form and she provides guidance to help me improve. Her coaching style on the floor is dynamic - she moves around the room with energy. Her level of attentiveness makes each session feel personalized and effective. Working out here with Cierra’s support keeps me motivated and confident that I am progressing.

Today was my first class at CF Lorton and I felt very welcomed, motivated and challenged. It was a great environment and I can’t wait to go back!

Cierra’s class was great. She is able to motivate and instruct as the class goes into warm up, strength, workout, etc. And I love how she helps the moms so they can finish their workouts in peace. It’s always on time and very enjoyable.

Coach Cierra accepted my pace mid-holiday break and gently challenged me to push myself. I always feel better after I leave CFL!

I loved my Upside Down Clinic with Coach Cierra. She does an incredible job tailoring movements and progressions to help athletes work toward handstands and HSPU. I learned how to tripod my hands, elbow and head in a better position to keep my shoulder strong & healthy. She truly knows how to teach “scary” movements in a safe, approachable way while keeping everyone engaged. Her positive outlook and encouragement keeps me motivated, dedicated, and excited to keep coming back and trying again !

Never miss a Monday with Coach Hanna! She gets the week started the right way! Lots of solid coaching today! It really worked the legs! Thanks as always Coach Hannah!

Chase was an awesome CrossFit coach today. He explained movements clearly, kept the class motivated, and made sure everyone stayed safe with good form. His energy and encouragement made the workout challenging but fun, great coach! 💪

CFL has great coaches!

Sarah was very attentive on my intro class!

In less than 10 seconds, Cierra helped me get my weights correct. Which led to me getting an extra lift with 5 sec on the clock. She's just amazing. To Hanna, Shan, and Cierra - thank you!

I am thankful for Cierra. Not only does she make working out at 5 a.m. fun, she always has great ideas for modifications that allow those of us who are a bit broken to keep showing up and making progress.

Cierra, your classes are always great. You always have your eyes on all of us, ready to make corrections or to give a little good job Kim when you u see me struggling. I always feel I learn something from your classes and you always kick our butts! Appreciate you so much!

Amazing….best ever…..my hero… thanks For what you do

Sarah is such a personable and dedicated coach! She makes everyone in class feel welcomed and provides feedback to all athletes throughout a class- even the giant 5am classes!

Thomas made the class fun and was knowledgeable of the WOD.

Cierra gets 5 stars because 6 isn’t allowed. There’s a reason she’s CFL’s head coach. The warm ups are always creative and fun, despite some members (me, I’m members) grumbling. I always learn something when I’m in her class skills sessions (double unders today). She manages to recall specifics on where everyone is at on lifting form/olympic lifts. Mind you, she deals with the teens as well as the adults. I stand corrected after typing all that. 7 stars.

In addition to the individual familiarization and training on the different movements the week prior, I really appreciated Cierra's individual feedback and coaching during my first class as I attempted some of the more advanced moves for the first time with moderate weight.

Pat is an excellent coach. He combines great enthusiasm with a deep knowledge of the technique behind every workout he leads, that results in a positive experience with solid gains. Plus he’s always going to get at least a few laughs out of the class. Thanks for all you do, Pat!

Coach Chase is amazing! I’m an avid runner who recently got into CrossFit, and since starting, my recurring injuries have significantly decreased—and so have my physical therapy visits. Working with Coach Chase has been incredibly helpful; his coaching and attention to form have made a huge difference in my performance and overall health. CrossFit Lorton is an amazing gym with incredible coaches, and the community is so welcoming to everyone, no matter where they are in their fitness journey. Highly recommend!

I’ve been doing crossfit for a really long time and have been apart of dozens of gyms all over. Cierra is definitely top 1 or 2 coaches I’ve had of all time. And I mean it when I say that. Not too many have her knowledge experience and attention to detail. Anyone can coach a beginner because it’s easy to spot the flaws. Coaching the veteran athlete though? soooooo harrrdddddd and Cierra absolutely rocks it. She sees the small details and carries a diverse Rolodex of cues to help all athletes on literally every level. And she’s direct yet not an asshole when asserting her dominance as a coach in class. And while I am sure she has her favorites, as we are all human, I never felt any kind of relational rejection as I would from those extremely pretentious and cliquey cf communities.. you know exactly what I’m talking about lol don’t act like you don’t! Lol Cierra never made me feel left out or unwelcome. I’m really sad to move and not be able to work closely with her more. But hey, at least I had the time that I did and was able to grow thanks to Cierra. Thanks for the coaching cues! “Real women lift heavy!”

Cierra’s classes are amazing! She’s incredibly organized and professional.

I always learn something new

Absolutely great! I do wish she would speak a bit louder while coaching classes because sometimes it can be hard for others in the back to hear but nonetheless amazing overall!

As always, Sarah did a great job at providing different levels of skill level for rope climbs today. It gave me an opportunity to focus on my clamp.

Awesome as always! Workout was hard but doable. I appreciated not getting up and off the floor so much. and using the 45lb weight to sit on was helpful.

Awesome coach! Super organized and engaged. Great cues and attitude 💪💪💪

Cierra is supportive and encouraging while also making sure the standards are being met. She makes you feel seen in a class with even 20+ people. She keeps it fun but also competitive which are my favorite things about CrossFit!

Hanna always makes sure that the workouts are tailored to our personal needs while aligning with the intent of the training cycle. I love how thoughtful and supportive she is. Truly the best!

Mike did great He explained and demonstrated the workout quite well and kept motivating us through the workout

Cierra is always a blast to workout with. She pushes you to do your best and stretch outside of your comfort zone.

Hanna and the CFL Coaches are always top notch! Not only do they make you sweat and borderline haze you, they do it on their birthdays with big smiles on their faces! Coach Hanna is a living example for all!

Excellent. He is both professional and straight forward. I look forward to a coach that makes me

Cierra is an amazing coach! I always learn something new - even on snatch days! (Not my favorite) lol I always appreciate the extra attention she gives me - it helps me get better! 💪🏼

Mike is awesome 😎—always willing to help and guide every step of the way. I can’t thank all the coaches enough for changing my life.

She was very thorough with form, which for me was key being new to crossfit. The workout was excellent!

Cierra is always

There are CrossFit coaches, and there are gym owners, and there are brilliant and wonderful human beings. But very rarely do you get all of these qualities in one person. Hanna’s communication of the expectations, the desired stimulus of the workout, and her reinforcement of the standards throughout the workout make you want to move well; not just for yourself, but because you know she expects the best from you. This is what CrossFit coaching is supposed to look like. Thank you, Hanna!

Coach Sarah is amazing! Her cheerful support makes every workout fun and stress-free. I always feel motivated with her positive energy!"

Issa is absolutely amazing! Her coaching to both help me improve my form and push myself has led to PRs I’m proud of! She and Sarah have also been incredible adjusting my workouts so I can stay safely active through tough rounds of IVF, which is more than I ever could have dreamed of when I first decided to try CF!

Absolute perfection 👌🏼

Joe taught alternative ways to scale movements and made coming back friendly and within reach.

Chase has quickly become one of my favorite coaches at CFL. He manages the most unruly classes with grace and humor and has a great eye for what cues might help in an athlete’s technique. Five stars!

Cierra at CrossFit Lorton is a fantastic coach. I dropped in for a 0500 class and she made me feel both at ease welcomed immediately. Cierra led the class through a very thorough warm up routine which translated very into both the strength portion and WOD. Additionally, she made point to make each class member was correct in their and if not gave cues on correcting said form. It was readily apparent Cierra is passionate about fitness and CrossFit. This combined with her years of coaching experience puts her in the ideal position to help/support each person reach their fitness goals. Simply put, Cierra is a fantastic coach!

Coach Cierra always exceeds expectations. She runs a tight ship and there is always something new to learn in her classes. She pays attention to everyone, and has a sharp eye to spot a problem with a movement and comes up with suggestions based on the individual’s needs.

Today was skill day, and we were working on ring muscle-ups. Fortunately for me, Coach Cierra was coaching the 5am class. She’s my assigned coach, but honestly—like many of the coaches at CrossFit Lorton—she knows exactly where each person is in their progress, their weak points, and what to focus on. With her coaching, I always feel like I’m learning, having fun, and staying safe. This morning I got pretty close to landing a ring muscle-up, but more importantly, I knew exactly what I was doing wrong thanks to her clear, knowledgeable feedback. Training with Cierra feels like getting pro-athlete-level coaching without the pressure of being a career athlete. That’s rare, and it’s why I keep showing up.

Hanna is awesome always a great warmup and she is very energetic and encouraging I always make it through hard workouts with her passionate attitude.

Coach Mike is an outstanding CrossFit trainer. His deep knowledge of technique, motivating coaching style, and attention to individual needs make every workout both challenging and rewarding. Whether you're a beginner or experienced athlete, he pushes you to reach your full potential while prioritizing safety and form. Highly recommended!

Always attentive to the needs of everyone she coaches and ensures proper technique. Awesome coach who consistently motivates and drives people to meet their goals.

Joe did a great job explaining and walking through the entire workout, giving demonstrations for each movement. From start to finish the class flowed very well. During the workout he gave meaningful feedback and encouragement. His knowledge and passion definitely shines through his coaching.

My son and I dropped in while in vacation. I found Hannah and the whole organization to be responsive, inviting, and very professional. Hannah offered great feedback and was extremely motivating to the whole group. She appeared to be very well regarded by the athletes.

Great job with a big class - tough with the acl injury! Still had good demos.

Cierra did an amazing job and was attentive to all athletes. She made sure proper form was used and helped me modify during the work out.

Sarah was very patient and thorough when teaching. She made sure to evaluate our movement and provide tips to help me make some progress. She made feel very welcome yet challenged me. It was a great experience for my first class!

Sarah did very good at explaining the workout and motivating me throughout. She’s very nice and I definitely look for to attending more of her classes.

Coach Sarah is the absolute best coach I’ve ever had! She’s able to create workouts to help me prepare for my college soccer season this fall! Truly without her I wouldn’t be the athlete I am today!😊😊

Good coach, quality instruction and motivational attitude.

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Chase is a super nice, chill personality. He gave really good tips on t2b today! As a CFL old-timer 👵, I still need new ideas/tweaks to relearn moves I used to be able to do and I appreciate that Chase pays attention to each person in class.

Every time I take a class with Cierra I feel as if I walk away more efficient at a movement that I want to improve. Her coaching helps a tiny bit more with every class!

Cierra made me feel like part of the team from the start. She set time aside to get me acclimated to the gym but didn’t hover when I was working out. She talked to me afterwards about my attendance and was very welcoming.

Cierra was great! When doing overhead squats, I tend to forget form and she always takes the time to remind me what needs to be corrected. Hanna and her team are all attentive to what is happening and how to correct everyone’s form so they don’t injure themselves. Thank you Coach Cierra

My first class was amazing! Everyone was very welcoming and encouraging. Coach Pat didn’t hesitate to correct my form in a constructive and supportive manner. Thanks for a great first class!

Coach Chase was awesome had a blast and a great workout. He helps me with things to improve my workouts.

If you're looking for a coach who won't let you get away with anything, Cierra is your person. She's a fantastic coach who provides the kind of unfiltered—and yes, occasionally unsolicited—feedback you absolutely need to excel in CrossFit. Take this morning, for instance: the whole class was celebrating my new PR, only for Cierra to swoop in with a lightning-fast 'no-rep' because my knees slightly bent. All joking aside, anyone would be lucky to work with Cierra as her coaching elevates everyone around her.

Cierra is an exceptional CrossFit coach whose expertise, dedication, and energy have made a significant impact on my fitness journey. She consistently tailors movements to align with my personal goals, making sure each workout is both effective and purposeful. After my shoulder surgery, Cierra prioritized my recovery, incorporating modifications that met the stimulus, while still encouraging me to perform at my highest potential. Her knowledge of functional movement and training, and ability to emphasize the “why” behind it, combined with her positive and motivating personality, creates a such a motivating environment, even at 5am :) Her guidance and commitment make showing up to do the work an easy choice.

Sarah is so amazing. She kindly gives you good reminders and pushes you to work hard. I always want to be more like Sarah

Sarah is always providing options to ensure we get the most of our training sessions and conditioning. With her I’ve learned to give myself the proper push to be successful with my goals.

Awesome coaching. Thanks for giving me awesome form pointers.

Hanna always brings such great energy to class! If there was ever anyone’s want to follow me around and be my cheerleader, it would be her! She gives me ques that are super helpful and his fixed numerous movements just by helping me think about them differently. Her approach is awesome and I highly recommend that anyone thinking of trying CrossFit take a class from her ❤️

Sarah is the poster child for CF Lorton coaches and “what they do”. Like all the coaches, not only is Sarah technically sound in her coaching of technical movements….she cares about you as an athlete and person. This is the standard of CF Lorton coaches.

Coach Sarah is awesome. She brings such positive energy to every class and makes the gym feel super welcoming. She pushes me in the best way and has helped build my confidence a lot. I always leave feeling better, stronger, and proud of the work I’ve done. Really grateful to have her as a coach.

Issa’s class was phenomenal. She encouraged me to try crossovers with the jump rope (never having tried them before) and by the end of class I was stringing several sets together. She’s also very knowledgeable and encouraging !

I always enjoy when Hanna leads the class! Warm-ups are intentional and she stays motivated and on task the whole class while challenging everyone to push themselves.

Great! Explained the workout very well and was very encouraging!

The class was great!! For sure I am coming back next week.

I really appreciated today’s snatch drills/warm-up. The preparation and technique work were well executed. Lifting during the workout was strong, esp when compared to my usual.

Really good class. It was very large class but Thomas did a good job of commanding the class and staying on track. He made sure and gave feedback during the lifts even though there were so many people to pay attention to.

Cierra is a fantastic coach!! She is fun, professional, and her science is always spot on. She also provides great feedback.

She was fantastic, she gave clear and concise information during the warm up, prep, and workout periods. Helped encourage use to push harder when needing to but also didn't pressure us to push further then we could or were comfortable with. She also had good little nuggets of information to improve out snatches. I know I especially benefited from one of her suggestions. I also loved the format with just focusing on an Olympic lift but I also love oly lifting.

Coach Cierra’s knowledge in CrossFit’s foundational movements is on point. Her passion for the sport is infectious. She inserts her coaching tips at appropriate times and is so encouraging during the workout. It’s always a delight to attend on of her classes.

Always super helpful and kind! I always appreciate help with modifications!

Hey! I thought the class was great! I enjoy the programming and challenge it provides. Minor point: occasionally the music on the far side where I usually workout overpowers the instructor. That is almost never the case with you, but when Sarah is coaching it’s something to be mindful of. She’s absolutely wonderful, it’s just hard to hear her sometimes. Ya’ll are the best!

Class was great - a semi-tough but not impossible great way to start the week.

The coaches at CFL are beyond incredible. They somehow meet you where you are, all while knowing exactly how and when to challenge you. I continue to feel stronger and motivated to stay consistent each week. The encouraging community that has been fostered here is such a gift, making every workout fun. Thank you Hanna and the entire CFL team for making this gym the best part of my day!

Sarah is an amazing coach. Some of the lifts were new for me today, but she was able to offer me modifications so I can correctly learn form and build up the needed muscles to eventually get the overhead snatches. She motivates me and makes coming to class a positive and fun experience.

Love Sarah! She gives clear instructions and helpful feedback, makes sure we fully understand how to perform each movement properly.

Very helpful & great coaching!

Great job walking around and checking everyone has an understanding how to do movements. I’ve only met her once or so but she remembered my name and gives constructive feedback when necessary.

Thomas is a great coach. He is energetic and seems to genuinely love coaching CrossFit. He gives great feedback and critics the movements I do inefficiently. Thank you Thomas!

Sarah is very knowledgeable and friendly. I can tell she cares about every person in the class. She has great cues and has helped me keep my back healthy

Ryan always gives great advice and tips. :)

Cierra is always a valuable part of my training. She is insightful, attentive and fun.

Coach Mike was great! He knows how to engage the class and make it fun. My hubby and I are so glad we can make it to his Saturday morning class now - we look forward to it each week!!

Pat kept the class on task, made sure my form was good and followed up to make sure I was maintaining that form. The warm up was especially fun. Pat and Cierra are both excellent coaches 😊

Pat engaged with everyone throughout the class. His directions were clear and he provided good feedback on movement techniques.

Mike did awesome! Warm-ups get me prepped for any strength movement and for the Wod. Keeps the class on track and always engaging with all of his athletes. He knows his stuff!!