FORGE Transformative Fitness

I’ve started working out probably 20 different times before coming to forge. Fizzled out each time when life got busy. Forge offers community that supports a healthy accountability. Not “where were you” accountability, but an inspiring wanting to be with my people accountability. 10 out of 10 reccomend.

I wanted to give this gym a try for a bit before giving a review. The community and flexibility of the patrons and coaches should be enough to get any one that wants to get moving again into forge. I have more mobility, have shed some unwanted pounds, sleep better and have more energy during the day. From elite athletes to the other end, the program is excellent and easy to follow. I enjoy the group workout more than I anticipated.

My wife and I dropped in while we were visiting from Colorado. What an incredible crossift gym! The owners are awesome and you can feel from the moment you walk inside how much they love their community. The equipment is top of the line and everything was clean and very well taken care of. We will definitely come back every time we visit Buffalo! Thank you for making us feel part of your family!💪

I have been a member of Hotova CrossFit for years. I can honestly say it has been a wonderful experience! Dean and Giane are both excellent coaches. They teach the correct way to do each movement, every time they are done in a workout. This is so important in getting the most out of each workout and avoiding injury. They also take time to explain modifications for all levels.
I always leave feeling better than I came in! The workouts are intense, worth the time and money invested.
The atmosphere is positive and supportive. This is a great opportunity to get fit, strong and have fun doing it!

I dropped in the 6:30 am class and had a great experience. Coach Dean greeted me right after walking in the door. Coach Melissa was very detailed in describing the warm up and the WOD. Everyone was was super nice. The box was clean an well organized. I highly recommend Hotova CrossFit and I’ll definitely be back!

This gym is absolutely amazing! The coaches are absolutely wonderful people and make you feel comfortable even when you are struggling inside! This is my first time doing actual group workouts and I love it. I was terrified to join, but after the first class I was definitely hooked! I highly suggest to try this place and feel the love and support you need in a gym.

Started here back in 2019. I needed to lose weight and gain overall energy. It's been a great gym with a personal training feel. The classes are appropriately sized, always interesting and the folks that go to this gym are really high quality people, everyone is very supportive and friendly. The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and are genuinely concerned with your health and improvement. This is a great gym, lucky to have it in Buffalo!

So many great things to say about this place! Very welcoming by the trainers and the people who attend the classes. Every day at class is something new so I never get bored! They keep watch of your form to prevent injury and to make sure you are doing it correctly. I love that they check in on me and I don’t feel like another number added to their gym. Highly recommend!

The best coaches at Hotova!!! I have tried many gyms & this gym is like a family. Always feel like i have had a great workout, everyday is something challenging & different, you dont get bored with same workout & they are always there for you to help you, absolutely love it here & feel stronger! Dean & Giane are awesome!!

Hotova CrossFit has been welcoming since the first time I walked through the doors. Dean and Giane are great coaches who strive to make sure you are putting in your best effort every class. The atmosphere is encouraging and fun. It is a great place to meet people while bettering yourself. I HIGHLY recommend!

Best Gym! Helping me to achieve things I would have never only working in my own. They are great at smartly encouraging and their attitude daily is 5 star!! Always willing to help. This gym feels like a great environment to be pushed, encouraged and truly cared about!

Hotova was the best crossfit experience I have ever had. They not only met every request I had to the day they provided a fun and super clean environment. The coaches were so encouraging and helped me modify my work out due to my bodies personal needs. I am so excited to attend again. Love this gym and forever thankful to the owners.

Hotova, Dean and Gianni have been great for me in many ways. I have been a member of many traditional gyms and community centers…so planning to change the plan and go to yet another gym had me asking questions. Why this one? What is different? Why will this one make me actually want to get in shape, but go beyond that….. I had heard of CrossFit before, and this gym specially from someone who attends. She explained the family culture, the personal accountability she found and the instructors absolute focus on a healthy lifestyle. So, I decided to give it a try. I just showed up one day. I had a goal of losing weight and doing something I’ve never done before (running a half marathon). Immediately, Dean and Gianni struck me as super fit and down to earth. Both made me feel comfortable within 1 session. I was nowhere ready for a full session with all the various activities planned for the day, so they directly worked with me while the rest of the class proceeded. Within a couple weeks, I was doing what the rest of the group was doing. Within 45 days I started seeing muscles I’ve never had. I’m now on month 7 and cannot believe the progress and transformation. I lost 40 pound of unwanted weight but put back around 8 pounds of lean muscle. I ran my first ever half marathon (I couldn’t even run 1 mile 8 months ago). I can now lift impressive weights and for the first time in decades, I feel good about my body. I was on blood pressure medicine, and within a couple months dropped the need for that as well, I am proud of the results and the effect on my body! Dean and Gianni inspire me and push me by their own results. I see them putting the work in. I see their results in competitions. I see their genuine smile as I walk into the gym. They inquire how I’m doing, setup meetings to get measurements and talk. And most importantly, they build a family environment that I love being a part of. I don’t just highly recommend this gym and their coaching, I also suggest that you too will be writing a review like this in 6 months if you give it a real try. Hit me up at the gym, you’ll see we are all just normal people who have developed a new passion. - Tim F.

Hotova CrossFit is great! I joined this gym after being convinced by a friend that I should try CrossFit. I would have to say that I love it! The coaches at Hotova are great and will help you reach your goals - whatever they may be. The fellow members have been great and supportive as well. Join this gym or drop in - you will not be disappointed.

I simply cannot say enough positive things about Dean & Giane and Hotova CrossFit. CrossFit was recommended to me by a friend. I had just turned 50 and decided that I needed to take my health and wellness seriously. I wasn't sure what CrossFit completely entailed. I thought it was only for elite fitness athletes. I initially met with Giane who talked over my fitness goals with me. She is very knowledgeable and encouraging and took the time to listen to me and answer all of my questions. I found that CrossFit encompasses all fitness levels. Dean and Giane work individually with their members to help tailor fit an exceptional workout. They really get to know you and it's obvious how much they care about their members and support each person in their fitness/health journey. I love the variety of the workouts. No two days are the same...which is a great fit for me as I get bored easily with workouts. The sense of community at Hotova is awesome. It feels like family to me. Everyone is very welcoming and encouraging and supportive. The workouts themselves are great. I feel challenged and motivated in a group setting. I have noticed more positive changes in my body and mind than any other type of workout I have tried. I simply cannot get enough. I highly highly recommend Hotova CrossFit!!

I have been a member here for 5+ years! Im by no means a CrossFit "athlete", but Dean and Giane help push me to become the best me I can in the gym. The workouts are tough but good, but the community of Hotova is THE BEST and definitely what keeps me coming back everyday!

My boyfriend and I joined Crossfit Hotova while we lived there for the summer. We travel for work so we have experienced a lot of Crossfit gyms. Hotova hands down has been the best we have seen for coaching, work outs and community. Every class was challenging and exciting to be in. The coaches were amazing at getting the athletes prepared for the workouts and had you sweating the moment class started. Phenomenal Crossfit gym for experienced athletes and newbies. This gym really knows what they are doing and treats their members like family. Highly recommended.

My Wife and I have been here for several months. Coming from another CrossFit Gym in another city. Been doing CrossFit for 4+ years.

Environment is great! Coaches are great! If you are 18 or 70. There is something for you to do!

This community is a must if you are looking for quality instruction, welcoming members, and professional communication from coaches. We will undoubtedly make Hotova CrossFit a necessary stop each time we are in Buffalo. Should we ever relocate here, we will 1000% look forward to joining this community! I am blown away by our experience and cannot wait to join another WOD here!

Giane, Dean + Team are awesome! I went to Hotava CrossFit while visiting my family in Buffalo, MN and they were so friendly and welcoming. The workout was great - fun, measured and left me fatigued - everything you want in a good WOD.

I would highly recommend trying them out if you’re in the Buffalo area and looking for functional fitness training, or if you’re visiting from out of town looking for a box to drop into. My husband and I will be back next time we visit!