CrossFit 718
Welcome to CrossFit 718, Brooklyn's premier fitness company located in the heart of Greenwood/Sunset Park. Founded in 2010, we pride ourselves on not only providing world-class CrossFit training but also on building a highly motivating, dynamic environment filled with a supportive community of all ages and body types. Our mission is to make functional fitness accessible, safe, and exciting for everyone. We meet you exactly where you are on your fitness journey, whether you are a nervous beginner or an experienced athlete looking to break through plateaus. With expert coaching, scalable workouts, and a focus on lasting health, CrossFit 718 is here to help you get fit, make friends, and transform your life.
Inclusive Community
We are specifically about nurturing and growing our individual community right here in the heart of South Brooklyn.
World-Class Coaching
Our staff consists of highly certified coaches and athletes dedicated to keeping you safe and helping you hit your goals.
Safe & Clean Facility
We have implemented structured procedures and guidelines around the gym to keep our members safe and healthy.
Israel Gonzalez
Head Coach & Owner
Israel founded CrossFit 718 in 2010 with a passion for helping people get healthy and building a tight-knit local fitness community. He leads with care, expertise, and a commitment to helping every member achieve lasting results.
Sarah M., 34 yrs
"CrossFit 718 is completely life-changing. As someone who was extremely nervous to start, the coaches made me feel incredibly safe, welcome, and capable right from day one."
David K., 42 yrs
"The best strength and conditioning gym in Brooklyn. There is no pretension here, just hard work, fantastic coaching, and an amazing group of people keeping you motivated."
Main Strength & Rig Floor
A spacious, fully equipped functional fitness training floor featuring robust pull-up rigs, high-quality barbells, and bumper plates for Olympic lifting.
Cardio & Conditioning Zone
Dedicated area stocked with Concept2 rowers, assault bikes, and agility gear to maximize cardiovascular conditioning.
1-Week Trial
A low-commitment 7-day trial program designed for local residents to experience our small group classes, facility, and welcoming community for only $25.
CrossFit Kids
An engaging, safe, and fun strength and conditioning program specifically structured to build healthy movement habits and confidence in youth.
148 26th Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States
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CrossFit WOD
Entraînement du jour - séance intense et variée
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit adapté pour enfants
Beginner Foundation Classes
Specialized class
Open Gym
Accès libre à l'espace d'entraînement
Strengths
- Decade of Experience - Over 10 years of successful, community-focused physical training in Brooklyn.
- Beginner Friendly - Renowned for a welcoming, supportive, and non-intimidating environment.
- Highly Accessible Location - Conveniently located in Brooklyn with easy access to public transit.
Watch points
- Street Parking Only - As is typical for Brooklyn, finding street parking can sometimes take extra time during peak hours.
- No Traditional Spa Facilities - Focuses heavily on raw athletic training, so luxury amenities like saunas or steam rooms are not available.
CrossFit WOD
Our signature Workout of the Day class. Combines elements of cardiovascular training, strength work, Olympic lifting, and gymnastics to deliver a comprehensive, highly metabolic session. Led by a certified coach who guides you through form, technique, and scales.
Objective: Strength, Cardiovascular Endurance, and Overall Fitness
CrossFit Kids
A fun and engaging group fitness program tailored specifically to help children develop motor skills, coordination, and physical confidence. Workouts are scalable and disguised as fun interactive games.
Objective: Agility, Coordination, and Fun Physical Education
Open Gym
Unstructured gym access allowing members to focus on personal fitness goals, practice technical skills, make up missed Workouts of the Day, or practice strength lifts independently.
Objective: Individual Skill and Strength Practice
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CrossFit 718 is situated on 26th Street in Brooklyn's industrial and creative Greenwood/Sunset Park area, sharing a building area with local shops like Prospect Auto Glass.
Public transport
Easily accessible via the D, N, and R subway lines at the 25th Street and 36th Street transit hubs, alongside multiple Brooklyn bus lines.
Parking
Street parking is available along 26th Street and neighboring avenues.
Landmarks
Approach
At CrossFit 718, we believe that fitness is life. Our training is structured to cultivate overall health, vitality, and physical resilience.
Methodology
We emphasize highly variable, functional movements scaled to meet individual biomechanics and physical capacity.
Progression
We prioritize structural mechanics and form quality first, introducing consistency and intensity only when safety is mastered.
1-Week Trial
- 7 days of unlimited small group training
- Personalized scaling from professional coaches
- Complete facility access during class hours
Monthly Memberships
- Unlimited access to scheduled classes
- Open Gym session access
- Personalized performance tracking
First visit
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to meet Israel and our coaching staff, get acquainted with our space, and go over your athletic history.
Required equipment
Bring comfortable workout clothes, flat athletic trainers, and a reusable water bottle. Towels are recommended.
What a typical session looks like
Each session lasts 60 minutes, encompassing a coached general warm-up, skill and strength development, a scaled dynamic WOD, and a guided cool-down.
Gymnastics & Rig
Weightlifting & Strength
Cardio Machines
Decade of Fitness Anniversary
An annual celebration marking our long-standing dedication to the strength and health of South Brooklyn.
The CrossFit Open
An annual worldwide virtual competition where our local box participates together in a supportive community atmosphere.
Israel Gonzalez
Founder and Head Coach Israel Gonzalez has been leading CrossFit 718 since its founding in 2010. His main focus is putting nervous new members at complete ease and helping them discover their lifelong physical potential.
CrossFit Inc.
CrossFit 718 is an officially affiliated CrossFit training space.
Our featured introductory offer is a 1-Week Trial for just $25. Monthly membership plans, class packages, and kid programs are available upon request.