Boston's Best Strength &
Conditioning Gym
in West Roxbury.
Easy access to Downtown, Dedham, Needham, Brookline, Newton, and Boston's vibrant and diverse neighborhoods.
Start safely with a one-on-one goal review and fundamentals program. Supportive coaches. Excellent programs for all levels. No experience required — every workout scales to you.
Live B.I.G. 365.
Five years in the making — our longevity program pairs with your training. Get a baseline with our B.I.G. Labs, and a comprehensive review by our medical partners helps you understand your health on a whole new level. Ready for the next step? Get your supplements, peptides and GLP-1s through our licensed providers with the members-only discount.
// The Gym
Fifteen years of
building strong,
happy humans.
We are one of the original CrossFit Boston gyms — and we are proud of our roots. The training methodology that started all the ruckus works, because our knowledgeable staff knows how to coach everyone from beginners to competitors. Our standards have stood the test of time.
From CrossFit to the Westie Barbell Club to our newest adventure, HYROX — we know how to train every level of athlete.
// Programs
Train for your goal.
Scaled to your level.
Take your training to the next level.
Start with our Gold Standard Programs.
Take your training to the next level. Every Gold Standard program includes personal training and labs, accommodates the 50+ athlete, and is the best place to start for anyone interested in peptides and GLP-1s.
// Community
More than a gym.
It's your corner.
We affiliated in 2011 with a mission: build a community of fit, healthy, happy people who live their best life — and give back. Over 15 years, the Iron Grit team has volunteered for homeless children and Boston's most impoverished neighborhoods while keeping each other strong.
All shapes, sizes, ages and abilities. Truly no judgements. Members call it their second home — some call it their church.
// 5.0 on Google · 36 reviews
What members say
“World class coaching, facility & people. I've trained here for the past year and love it. The coaches are all phenomenal and can tailor every workout to meet you where you're at. Big shout out to Miguel — his early morning classes and Olympic lifting sessions are excellent!”
// Find Us
West Roxbury.
Easy in, easy out.
Right on VFW Parkway with free on-site parking — minutes from Dedham, Roslindale, Brookline, Needham, Newton, Jamaica Plain and Hyde Park. No downtown traffic, no parking meters.
// Beyond West Roxbury
Serving the towns
next door, too.
Half our members drive in from the neighborhoods around us — the Parkway location makes it an easy, traffic-light trip from every direction.
Mary, 72
Qualified for the CrossFit Semifinals at 72 — proof that the barbell doesn't check your birth certificate.
Read their story West RoxburyJess Rivera-Mendoza
Army veteran, powerlifter and jiu jitsu fighter — the neighbor who helped bring her 'Afghan family' to safety in Boston.
Read their story DedhamSukesh Shekar
Noon WOD crusher and clean & jerk devotee whose mortgage company helps first-time buyers become homeowners.
Read their story
// Straight Answers
Boston Iron Grit · 1230 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132 · 617-637-8900 · Open Mon–Fri 5:15 AM–7:30 PM, Sat 6:30 AM–12 PM, Sun 8 AM–12 PM · Free parking on Sambuca Way Alley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Memberships at Boston Iron Grit start at $225/month for three classes per week and $275/month for the Platinum Membership with unlimited classes, which includes the Live B.I.G. 365 wellness program. Punch cards, personal training and $35 drop-ins are also available — all month-to-month with no contracts.
No. Every new member starts with a free goal review and a beginner fundamentals program, and every workout in class scales to your current fitness level.
The first CrossFit class starts at 5:15 AM Monday through Friday, with classes through the day up to the 6:30 PM class Monday through Thursday, plus weekend classes on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Yes — we have free on-site parking, with the entrance on Sambuca Way Alley off VFW Parkway.
Yes. The gym has showers, so you can train before work and head straight to the office.
Boston Iron Grit is at 1230 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132 — minutes from Dedham, Roslindale, Brookline, Needham, Newton, Jamaica Plain and Hyde Park.
Yes. Start with a free 20-minute goal review — a conversation with a coach, with an optional free InBody scan and zero obligation to join.
Yes — experienced CrossFit athletes can drop in for $35 per class. Book ahead through the drop-in page so we can save you a spot.
// Talk to a Coach
Tell us where you're starting.
Fill this out and a coach will reach out — usually the same day — to help you pick the right first step. No pressure, no sales script.
Prefer to talk now? Call or text 617-637-8900
Not sure where to start?
Book a free goal review — a 20-minute conversation about your goals, history and the right first step. No pressure, no obligation.