Crossfit Novem

I've been going to Novem Bootcamp for over a year and loved everything about it! The space is clean, instructors are professional, fun, and keep you motivated, and the community is welcoming! I love that there is a different workout everyday and have seen great results and an increase in my overall strength.

The best gym decision I ever made. Doesn't get better than Crossfit Novem's community and coaches. Been a loyal member for the last 4.5 years, starting with their Bootcamp classes and after about 7 months switching over to traditional Crossfit classes.

I just celebrated my 1 year at Novem BootCamp and can honestly say it's been the best year for my health and wellness! I had never done group fitness like this before so I was scared at first, but after my first drop-in I took the plunge for the full membership!

The coaches are so caring and knowledgeable. They always know when and how to help you scale to fit your needs. I feel encouraged and supported every time I walk in the door. I crave my BootCamp sessions!
I'm loving my results so far and can't wait to see what the next year brings. The Novem community is the best!!

I stopped going to Novem in November 2017 due to one of their trainers (who I had never met before and who didn't know anything about me) almost injuring me and the owners not seeming to care about it, except to say that was "his training style". No apology, no nothing. I stupidly choose to give them a second chance, but Novem continued to use unqualified people to coach their classes (the owners by this time were mostly absentee-owners, very rarely in the gym, too busy with their "side hustles", so they had very little idea what was going on). As such, I found myself going less and less (even though I paid, in advance, for 3 classes a week (12 a month)), as it was a chore to find classes that I could fit into my schedule with qualified coaches). So, I stopped going.

Novem suffers from the same problem that a lot of crossfit gyms suffer from: (1) just because someone took a level 1 coaching class doesn't mean they are qualified to coach (CF HQ will certify anyone who has a pulse) and (2) just because someone is a "nice person" and "good at crossfit" doesn't mean that they are qualified to coach people safely.

In the many years that I went to Novem, I talked to a lot of people who had bad experiences with a particular coach and would avoid them due to them being unsafe. Novem used to get feedback on its coaches, then abruptly stopped - I guess because they didn't like to hear that they were hiring bad coaches. It's sad, as there are a lot of great people who went to Novem and I made a lot of good friendships, but my safety must come first.

After 200 + workouts I appreciate the box even more than my first Google review over a year ago. Novem started as an aggressive form of rehab recovery for me after years of revolving door physical therapy for a chronic issue w/ my cervical spine. Now it has become more like recess. FUN! The results totally worth sharing. The friends Ive made worth their weight in olympic lifts.

Congratulations Joe Ling & Lesha on the Novem expansion in Philadelphia's Fishtown / Kensington neighborhoods!

I have been going to Novem for a couple years now and love it. The trainers make a very welcoming and comforting environment even if you're unsure of what you're doing or certain movements. I love the sense of community wether it's among the other athletes or the events Novem will organize from time to time such as Wine and Wod. The fitness is great because you can go at your own level. You can try to have the best time, or you can focus on strength, but either way it's a relaxed environment where you don't feel any pressure. If you're looking for a new gym I highly recommend trying Novem.

Looking for an amazing, non-judgemental community to workout with? Novem BootCamp is it! The coaches work with you so you learn the movements and help you scale them to your abilities, while also pushing you (in a positive way) to get a good workout in! All the bootcamp members I've worked out with are friendly, helpful and supportive. The atmosphere is perfect for getting a great workout in and your hour there will fly by. Definitely worth dropping in and checking out!

I love these people and this place. From dedicated coaches to team workouts to anniversary parties to killer WODs, Novem Bootcamp has it all. It's never boring or easy!

When it comes to getting in shape I thought I had tried it all.. dance class, Zumba, jazzercise, spin, kick boxing, yoga, hot yoga, Pilates, karate, insanity, Jillian Michaels DVD's, running on the treadmill, and just praying... after quitting lacrosse in college nothing worked. I woke up one day and no longer recognized myself in the mirror. I was late for work because none of my clothes fit comfortably. I felt defeated, but me internet search led me to CrossFit. When I signed up I figured I had nothing to lose. After a few months in the gym I feel like I finally found something that works. The coaches are incredible and encouraging. The gym environment is very welcoming. I never thought I'd be someone who regularly attended a gym! I am forever grateful to have found this community, and I hope to keep achieving new goals!

Seriously the best place ever! A wide range of fitness levels are accommodated and workouts are fun and challenging. Coaches will scale the workout for any injury or problem area to make sure you are safe.