Hook’d Athletic Company / CrossFit Hook’d - Sandy Hook, Connecticut

Kathryn Serio

I started doing personal training with the owner, Ryan, about 2 months ago. I’ve had to do a lot of “unlearning” when it comes to fitness and weight training and finally got to a good head space with my own idea of how to stay healthy and strong.

I decided I wanted to try to safely start training with heavier weights again and didn’t know where to begin. Hook’d was close to my house and I was impressed with the website and how they actually required you to do 6 private sessions to ensure your form was correct and safe before joining group classes. There was also (amazingly) a strong focus on mobility in their verbiage vs “weight loss”. So I took the leap and did the free consultation with Ryan!

Thankfully, I did! Ryan was honest with me from the onset that group classes probably were not a good fit for me. He was genuine and was looking out for me, not trying to pitch me on private training at all. I asked about private sessions and 8 weeks later I’m so thankful I found Ryan and Hook’d!! I feel stronger and I feel safe and supported working with Ryan each week. He clearly is invested in understanding the best approach to exercise for my body and I noticed a difference in only a few weeks both in and out of session in my daily life.

Besides that, the rest of the coaches and all the people I have met in passing who attend Hook’d are kind, funny, human, and the opposite of judgmental. It’s unlike any other gym environment I’ve ever been in and I would highly recommend Hook’d for both their classes and private training. I sincerely look forward to my time there each week and trust in Ryan to help me accomplish my goals in an intentional and knowledgeable way that most of the fitness industry lacks.

Michael Schneider

I joined Hook’d 3 months ago. And I honestly never thought I’d be apart of a gym for this long. But I keep going back because the coaches and people there make me laugh every time I’m there. And I’m starting to finally feel comfortable and strong in my body. So if you are looking for a place to help motivate you to go to the gym, then this is the perfect place!

Alexa Calo

CrossFit Hook’d is the cleanest, most professional gym I’ve ever been to. The coaches are welcoming, kind, funny, and most importantly, knowledgeable. It’s so great to be a part of a gym that also feels like a community, where people know your name, remember little things about you, and help you reach your goals. CrossFit Hook’d offers personal training, group classes, kid’s classes, seminars, nutrition support, and more. Their workouts are always fun and motivate you to keep coming back for more. I love this gym and the support system and friends that come along with joining.

Vincent Rissolo

Here's the thing about finding the right gym. You want to not only get a great workout in but to feel welcomed, paid attention to, educated and safe. Well Ryan and his team check all these boxes! The coaches are very knowledgeable, provide the right dose of "let's go" mentality and are cool people!

The members are also very welcoming no matter your skill level. I only go 1x with my wife and we feel "at home" each time.

Another thing to mention is Ryan's (owner) support of local businesses is amazing. He'll always mention a member's business or a restaurant he went to in town. Love that about him.

I HIGHLY recommend Hook'd!

Jaimy Fellin

Couldn’t recommend a better gym environment than Hook’d. Are you tired of feeling awkward at the gym? Not knowing what you’re doing? Or not motivated? This team will accept, teach, and push you to be stronger everyday. Even the days I’m not “feeling up to it”, I walk out of the gym, happy I went. Not just because of the intense workouts, but because the coaches brightened my day or someone else’s, with their great attitudes. After two years, I learned how to lift (and properly), received great working out advice (and in life), and feel confident with my body and how strong I have gotten. Thank you, Hook’d family.

Jacquelyn Whiting

For a long time I was reluctant to try weight training. Finally, at the advice of my physical therapist, I have added it to my weekly routine. The coaches at hook'd are excellent. Chris tailors all my workouts to build my running endurance and speed while not aggravating, and even helping to improve, my running injuries. They are patient, non-judgmental, and incredibly encouraging, validating and inspiring that I can do hard things! Ryan, both owner and coach, is also a builder of community. Gyms were never places I felt at home until I found hook'd.

Katherine Santoro

This is an awesome gym in so many ways. The gym is clean and organized, conveniently located (which makes it that much easier for me to get there!) and the workouts are killer! Ryan (the owner) and the rest of the coaches are great and SO helpful. As a noob to CrossFit, each coach has gone out of his way to ensure I am doing each exercise properly. They encourage you when you want to give up and keep you motivated throughout the workout. I can't recommend this gym enough! So happy I've joined!

Savannah Holness

CrossFit Hook’d’s ownership, coaching staff and community make it as fun and easy as it gets to get your workouts in. It feels like there are members at every level that make it a welcoming environment to do what you can while also giving you that extra push to achieve your goals.

The gym is always clean and well organized making it a fresh space to come to outside of your home these days. They’re taking the right protocols for the current environment and the members are respectful of that.

I love supporting this business and highly recommend it especially to kick off this new year!