Original Home of the Misfits
Life-changing fitness,
built shoulder to shoulder
We've been teaching Portland, Maine how to get fit, strong, and healthy since 2009. Your first class is free.
Why we exist
Who taught you how to take care of your body? That's us.
When you got your job, someone trained you. Your car came with an owner's manual telling you what oil to use. Somebody taught you to say please and thank you. But who taught you how to take care of your physical and metabolic health?
Think of CrossFit as the operating manual for your body, and think of us as the coaches who walk you through it, page by page. No shortcuts, no quick fixes. Just incremental progress in a community that shows up. Little wins become big wins.
Do it right. Do it well. Then do it again. Welcome to MF.
Core values
What we're about
Good Vibes
You'll leave the gym happier than when you walked in.
Better Today
Each day you get a chance to be a better version of yourself.
Our corest of core values
Strength in Numbers
New challenges are hard, attacking them with a team makes the impossible, possible.
Training shoulder to shoulder means you're never alone in the work: the room props you up, and you return the favor.
The method
So what is CrossFit, actually?
Constantly varied, functional movement, performed at high intensity.
“Functional” just means the stuff life is made of: a squat is getting off the toilet, a deadlift is picking something (or someone) up off the ground. We make you better at both, at an intensity that's right for you. It's how we put elite athletes and grandmas in the same class at the same time.
We train all ten physical skills
- Strength
- Stamina
- Endurance
- Flexibility
- Power
- Speed
- Coordination
- Agility
- Balance
- Accuracy
Not just the two or three your old routine favored. That's the whole point.
By the numbers
Been at this a while
Established
Years of coaching
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Coached classes per week
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Active members
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Programs
Seven ways to train
Getting started
Three steps. No fine print.
Reach out
Message us and we'll book your free first class, any day of the week.
Meet a coach
A free one-on-one intro with an L3 coach: goals, history, and a plan built around you.
Start training
We teach the movements first, then build up your intensity.
Membership
Options, not obstacles
We offer flexible membership options to fit your goals: unlimited monthly, household, class packs, and drop-ins. Reach out and we'll find the right fit.
Member stories
Proof beats promises
“The hardest thing about fitness is habit forming and motivation. Join the Misfits and you won't have to worry about either. Sign up, show up, make friends, get sore, get fit, live longer and happier.”
Julia's Story
Julia's transformation is what this gym is about: consistent work, a community that shows up, and little wins becoming big wins.
CrossFit & Your Health
Why we train the way we train: the full talk on CrossFit, health, and what it means to be fit.
The coaches
Owner-operated, owner-coached
This is Hunter Wood's gym: owner and head coach, Certified CrossFit Trainer (Level 3). That's not a franchise bio; it's the person on the floor correcting your squat and learning your name on day one.
Google Reviews
What Portland says
James Hadley2 weeks ago “Started going here mid 2023 and truthfully hadn't really done any lifting or exercise for about 10 years. The coaches here are second to none, they really care about making sure you're doing the workouts and movements appropriately and most importantly, safely. I'm the fittest I've ever been in my life and it's all thanks to the coaches and programming at Misfit Gym Portland. Don't get me wrong, CrossFit can be hard, but it's easier when you have a great community to do it with and coaches with you the make sure you're doing it right. 11/10, Six stars.”
Read on GoogleChristina Bowman3 months ago “We moved two years ago to Portland and joined the gym shortly after. We’ve found a fantastic supportive community of all ages and abilities and highly skilled coaches. The environment varies across levels that you can adjust based on where you are. It’s a great place to get in a sweat and improve your fitness!”
Read on Googlerobin Irish3 months ago “Best type 2 fun ever! Great community and great coaches. Coaches are very knowledgeable and make sure all members are warmed up properly and workout scaled appropriately to their fitness level. Best gym I’ve been a member of!”
Read on GoogleSam Shipmana month ago “Best CrossFit gym I’ve experienced. The coaching will meet you where you’re at, while also pushing you to grow as an athlete. The community is equally inviting, appropriately competitive, and hilarious. Every time I leave a class, I’m so happy I get the opportunity to workout here.”
Read on GoogleNick Smith3 months ago “This has been our gym for two years — great gym, great coaches, great community. We started in the beginner classes x3mo which I would recommend; we considered ourselves active people but the long intro was needed for me. Really love the engine workouts.”
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1 of 5: James Hadley's review
Find us
On Riverside, off the highway
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- Sunday
- 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Planning your first visit? Read the FAQ or contact us.
Ready when you are
You've already taken the hardest step
Deciding to do something difficult is the hard part, and you're doing it right now. Walking through our doors is easier, because a whole room of misfits will be in there with you.
Not ready to commit? Come try the free Saturday community class first. Experienced CrossFitter passing through? Drop in.