Backward Arrow Modern Fitness Reviews

Tj Wagner 2025.12.11

     

A great place to meet your goals, whatever they may be. Awesome Coaches and great members. Many classes a day to choose from, you’re bound to find one that fits your schedule. I have been coming since Oct 15th, 3-4 times a week. As of of today I have lost ten pounds and have gained a good bit of muscle. Not to mention I feel great. This is my first CrossFit experience and actually my first true gym membership and I it was a great and welcoming experience getting started. I will be 50 in April and have no issues doing any of the workouts as they have multiple adaption of each exercise to fit all needs and capabilities. I highly recommend Josh and his team!!

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Stephan Lane 2025.08.09

     

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Jessica Dennis 2025.07.19

     

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Juan Beltran 2025.06.25

     

My favorite gym to attend! I love going here and always look forward to seeing the people I have sessions with. Everyone is amazing here!

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness

Juan! Thanks so much for your awesome review! We love seeing you improve every time you walk in the gym! Now, seeing you AND YOUR WIFE improving is one of the best parts of OUR day too!

Keep up the amazing work! You are crushing it and we can't wait to see what you do next!

Arcangel “Archie” Andrade 2025.06.05

     

I have over 10 years doing CrossFit, and this gym have something special, their energy, the people, the coaches, is just amazing,, is the perfect place to start your fitness journey!

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness 2025.06.05

Miguel!! Thank you so much for your kind words!! It is an honor for you to feel that way, especially after so much experience you have had in your fitness journey!!

We LOVE you and what you do for our community!! You are amazing to watch and you make us ALL better!! We can’t wait to see what you do next!!!

Dallas Kosmenko 2025.06.04

     

Incredible team! Coaches are supportive and inclusive of every BODY… no matter age, sex, weight, limitations, they’ve got you!! Gym members are very welcoming and social, even with the newbies. Love this place 💜

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness

Aw Dallas! Thank you so much for your kind review! We LOVE having you as a part of this community and cannot wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish!!!

Shaye Thompson 2025.02.14

     

I have just started my fitness journey with BAMF, but have known this amazing group of people for many years. They are so encouraging, supportive, knowledgeable & all around amazing. If you are looking for somewhere to start your fitness journey, come check out BAMF. I highly recommend it!

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness 2025.02.14

Thank you so much for your kind words, Shaye! I'm so glad you are now a part of this community and so proud of you for the work you are doing! My favorite part so far is how you are smiling and enjoying workouts!! You are such a great fit for this place and we love you!

P.S. I don't hate you losing 9 pounds in just 3 weeks either!!!

Debbi Smith 2025.01.12

     

BAMF has the best staff in Abilene- it doesn’t matter what level of fitness you are at they will work with you and make it work !! Josh is the best trainer I’ve ever worked with and is a Physical Therapist that absolutely will help you with whatever your issue is. I would recommend him to anyone- and do very frequently!!

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness 2025.02.03

Debbi you are amazing! We are so thankful for your amazing review! Our staff truly is amazing! The best coaches to lead you to your goals that you can find! On top of that, being owned by a physical therapist, our people have less injuries and recover from their bumps and bruises better and more completely than anywhere else!

You are amazing and we can't wait to see you again!

April Callantine 2024.12.17

     

This is such an awesome thing to be apart of, they uplift you, help you with your goals, notice when you don't attend. Help and accommodate you when you're needing it. Can't say enough good about BAMF!

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April! We love you and are so thankful for your amazing review! Our community is one that pushes you when you need, but is also so fun to be a part of because you get to help others in need too!

We can't wait to see you again!

Emma Stone 2024.11.21

     

The trainers are so sweet and everyone is so sweet the best people ever . The trainers and everyone treat you like family ! My first day I was nerves but everyone treated me like they knew me already . You see and feel results pretty quick !! I definitely would recommend Backward arrow cross fit ! The best one I been too !!

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness 2024.12.18

Emma! Thank you so much for your kind words! We love having you as a part of our CrossFit classes and community! You are so fun and encouraging! We can't wait to see what you do next as you chase your goals!

Nancy Santana 2024.10.24

     

Love it here, the Coaches are awesome, feels like Family, workouts are challenging & will push you which is what I needed for my fitness journey!

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness 2024.10.24

Nancy! Thank you for this great review! We have LOVED watching you improve so quickly already! So exciting to see your weight loss so quickly!!! We can't wait to see what you do next! Keep crushing it, girl!!!

Dawn O'Brien 2024.09.19

     

Let' see, where to begin... When I found out about Backward Arrow Modern Fitness I was 339 lbs, and had just been told that I had high blood pressure and diabetes and at age 53 I was starting to think that if I fell, I would not be able to get up on my own. I was sharing with some friends that I needed to make a change but didn't know where to start. My friend Thomas said that the foundational goal of this gym is to see people become healthy. I had always prided myself on not exercising in the past, but clearly what I had done in the past didn't have lasting results, so I decided to take a chance and meet with Josh Boynton to see if this would be a good fit for me. From the beginning I was impressed with his knowledge of nutrition and body systems and the attitude of encouragement that is present. I have been doing personal training sessions 2 times a week since the beginning of January 2023. I am getting stronger (I no longer worry about being able to get off the floor), eating better than I ever have before (turns out if you eat the right food you don't feel like you are starving) and I have lost 70 lbs (in 5 months)! It takes dedication, but I have felt encouraged and supported every step of the way! I also appreciate Josh's knowledge of physical therapy. He watches to make sure I am not in danger of injuring myself with incorrect movements or movements that I am not yet ready for. I am impressed with the fact that this is not just for personal training, each class has a coach that helps tailor the workout to each members needs. I wish that I had made this step 20 years ago then I would have found out a lot sooner that I actually LIKE exercising. This place has been an amazing blessing in my life and I would encourage anyone, no matter your age or physical condition to check it out! UPDATE: I am still loving this place. They have given me a roadmap that has seriously transformed my life. I am currently 14 months at Backward Arrow and I have lost 157 lbs, gained a bunch of muscle, learned a ton about myself and I am in this for the long haul!! The community here makes everything more enjoyable - There is never a dull moment! Come and check out this AWESOME community!! Update#2 If you are looking for a place to start your road to health, look no further. Come talk to me, I would love to introduce you to Backward Arrow Modern Fitness and I assure you that if 339lb me can do this, so can you! What we do may look scary, but there is a scale for ALL ability levels! We LOVE to meet new people and encourage them along each step of the way and I’m not just talking about the coaches (although the are super encouraging as well) but the regular gym members as well. You’re classmates will cheer for you and give you plenty of high fives!! So why wait? Join today, we can’t wait to get to know you!!

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness 2023.05.23

Dawn, you are the definition of amazing! Your hard work and dedication are the reason why you have lost 70 POUNDS in 5 MONTHS!!! We are so honored that you trust us with your health and fitness goals and we can't wait to see what you accomplish next in your personal training or classes!

Janell Lopez 2024.09.18

     

The best decision I have made was to invest in myself. I came back to BAMF earlier this year knowing I was ready to make a change. After trying every gym around town this is where I knew I belonged, not only does this gym genuinely care about your goals, but they care about YOU as a person! Every single person in there helps to give you the push to get where you want to be. I have had days where I just had no motivation and I would get texts from my friends there at the gym encouraging me to come in and not give up. I have been consistent and it shows, the push that it gives me to want more for myself is everything! I love the fact that I feel like I belong we push and encourage each other through the work out. I love it here I’m glad I’m here.

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness 2024.09.19

Girl!! You are crushing it!! We love seeing your hard work pay off! We love that you see it!!!! Keep it up!!! We are so proud of you and glad you are a BAMF!!!!

Adeleigh Thompson 2024.09.18

     

I love BAMF!! I started CrossFit for health purposes and I found so much more than just a gym. The community here is unmatched and inspires me everyday. Josh and Cami Boynton have cultivated such an encouraging place to come and just leave everything at the door. Thank y’all for everything!!

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness 2024.09.19

Wow!! Thank you for being you!!!! You are an amazing addition to this place and we are so thankful to have you here!! Keep crushing those goals girl!! You are doing the thing!!

Ethan OBrien 2024.07.28

     

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness 2024.07.28

Thanks Ethan!! We love seeing the changes you have made to change your life!!!

Morgan Spano 2024.07.18

     

Coming from someone who has actively avoided physical activity most of my adult life, this place is a game changer! Josh and the rest of the coaches really care about their clients and create an excellent environment for self betterment. There's a sense of motivation and camaraderie that can't be found at a regular gym. My favorite part is how they work with each individual to find our limits and help us push through them. Highly recommend Backward Arrow for anyone looking to make a healthy change in their life.

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness 2024.07.28

Thank you for your kind words, Morgan!!! Watching you dive in and make the changes to improve your life and health has been so fun to see!! You are such a great addition to our community and we can’t wait to see what you do next!! Keep up the amazing work!!

parker crain 2024.06.06

     

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Stephanie Ellison 2024.04.04

     

This place takes family and community to the NEXT LEVEL! My husband and I have decided this is our date space and we truly enjoy being silly and working on our own fitness together! Everyone is friendly and a little spicy in personality! They don’t make you feel awkward for having to modify everything “like I have to”, and they care if you feel seen and heard! They cheer you on if you are last and encourage you to keep pushing! It has been amazing for me, my husband, and our daughter!

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Stephanie Trowbridge 2024.03.21

     

Fun place! Owners and coaches are great coaches and very encouraging ! Everyone there is nice and encouraging as well !

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness 2024.03.28

Thanks so much Stephanie! We're so happy to see you in our CrossFit classes and we LOVE that most of your normal pain that you had prior to starting with us is gone! Amazing things happen when you get stronger!

Keep it up! We can't wait to see what you do next!

Darryl Fox 2024.03.21

     

If you are looking for a place that will be able to help you meet your fitness goals, no matter what they may be…I cannot suggest BAMF enough! My personal journey is much different than most. I was always considered “the skinny kid” for most of my life. No matter how much I tried on my own, I simply could never pack on the weight or muscle that I was hoping to achieve. That all changed the day that I walked through the doors of this facility! The coaching staff here genuinely care about every individual that they work with, the members are some of the most genuine and hardworking folks I’ve ever met, and the workouts are always adaptable and can be modified for any person regardless of their current fitness level. If you are looking for the place to help you accomplish your goals, give BAMF a try!

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Reply from Backward Arrow Modern Fitness 2024.03.28

Thanks Fox! We are so honored that you choose to chase your goals here and even more, that you choose to LEAD others to their goals as a coach!

We love seeing your progress, seeing you become stronger in every way and can't wait to see what you do next!