Blackbird CrossFit

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day, Blackbird! 🇺🇸

We got our Hero WOD Hotshots 19 in, so now it’s time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the day with the people who matter most. ❤️

Today, we remember the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013. We honor their courage, their service, and the brotherhood they shared by coming together and giving our best.

Workout done. Now go enjoy the long weekend!

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Blackbird CrossFit!

09/06/2026

What makes CrossFit special - and especially at Blackbird?

One of the biggest reasons is our Coaches.

We’re lucky to have some of the best coaches around—and it’s not just because of their credentials (which are also pretty amazing)…

1 Level 3 CrossFit Trainer
9 Level 2 CrossFit Trainers
3 Level 1 CrossFit Trainers
…along with additional certifications and expertise in powerlifting, Olympic lifting, gymnastics, running, CrossFit Kids, nutrition, personal training, and more.

Our coaches bring a genuine passion for coaching and helping athletes learn, improve, and move their best. They know how to meet you where you are, help you move better, scale when you need to, push you when you’re ready.

Whether you’re brand new to fitness, chasing your next PR, training for a competition, or simply looking to feel stronger and healthier, we have a coach who can help you get there.

Come see what makes Blackbird different.
Book a No Sweat Intro and let’s talk about your goals. 💜

📩 [email protected]

09/04/2026

Man, we’ve got some strong dudes around here…

…oh wait.

I meant STRONG WOMEN. 💪🔥

09/03/2026

A new season usually brings a new routine. School starts, schedules shift, and calendars fill up quickly.

It’s also a good time to ask whether your nutrition routine is supporting the work you’re doing in the gym.

Nutrition coaching can help you fuel your workouts, recover well, eat more consistently, and make progress without following another strict diet.

Feel like you’re stuck and nothing is working? It’s time for something different.

I’m currently accepting new nutrition coaching clients at Blackbird.

Interested? Email [email protected] to learn more or schedule a free nutrition consultation.

09/03/2026

Good Luck to our Blackbird athletes competing in HYROX Washington DC this weekend!

You’ve put in the work, and now it’s time to put it to the test! From the regular training days to Sunday Funday workouts spent running, lunging, sled pushing, and getting comfortable being uncomfortable, the prep is done!

Trust your training, embrace the hard moments, and have fun out there!

GO CRUSH IT! 🖤💜

09/02/2026

🏐 TEAM TRAINING IS HERE! ⚽️

Ready to take your team’s game to the next level this season?

Blackbird Team Training is designed to help athletes build the strength, speed, confidence, and overall fitness they need to perform their best on game day!

With professional coaching and structured programming, athletes can train with purpose while working to reduce the risk of injury and become stronger, more resilient competitors.

⭐ Find a day/time that works for your team. Custom session lengths depending on goals
⭐ Programs built to support athletes and their sport

Team slots are limited! Don’t wait to get your team started.

📧 Email [email protected] to inquire about rates and availability!

We also rent space if you’re looking for an indoor space for your team to practice over the winter! EMAIL for Info!

09/01/2026

🔥 SEPTEMBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH 🔥

Though she is small, she is fierce!

Our September Athlete of the Month is none other than daytime powerhouse Cynthia Balmaceda! When she’s not saving lives as an Emergency Room Nurse, Cynthia is putting that same tenacity and mental fortitude to work in the gym.

For the past 8 years, Cynthia has been a part of the Blackbird community, and she, Geno, and their three kids are proof that fitness can truly be a family affair. Together, they show us that there’s no end date to becoming stronger and healthier—physically and mentally—and that having a community to uplift and support you can make all the difference. 💜

Cynthia’s consistency speaks for itself. She has spent half of her time at Blackbird as a member of the Committed Club, proving that showing up and putting in the work opens doors to things that once felt impossible (like Bar Muscle Ups!)

We are so lucky to have had her as part of our community for the past 8 years.

👉 Read more about Cynthia at the Full Blog Post Here: https://www.blackbirdcrossfit.com/small-but-mighty-cynthia-balmacedas-journey-of-grit-growth

Congratulations, Cynthia! 🖤 We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

🥳 Enjoy your 5 FREE FitAids/O2s!

08/31/2026

🎒 School is back in session… so let’s get your health back on schedule too! 💪

At Blackbird CrossFit, fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our community includes all ages, all abilities, and all starting points. Whether you’re jumping into a CrossFit group class, building strength in our Fit for Life small group training, or starting your fitness journey for the very first time in our Foundations program, we have a program for you.

You don’t need to be fit to start. You don’t need to know exactly what to do. And you definitely don’t have to do it alone.

No matter where you’re starting—or when you’re starting— we’ll meet you there 💜

📅 Ready to get your health back on track? Book a No Sweat Intro today, and let us take care of the rest!

📩 Send us a message or email [email protected] to book your appointment!

08/30/2026

You guys!!! How cool is this?!

Blackbird is an official pickup spot for Clean Cuisine. Want to eat like Ravens Linebacker Tavius Robinson… order your meals for pickup OR stop by and grab lunch from the fridge! (This is open to the public as well, not just Blackbird members, open 11:45-1:00pm for lunch pickup!)

Online pre orders due by Tuesday 4pm for Thursday pickup OR Saturday 4pm for Monday pickup. Check out the menu here:

https://order.toasttab.com/online/clean-cuisine-11299-owings-mills-blvd-suite-110

Stop second guessing and take the stress off lunch now that school is back. Better yet, stop skipping lunch and give your body what it needs, clean, nutrient dense, high protein foods. Sports and after school activities making dinner almost impossible? Skip Chick Fil A and plan ahead. They do family size meals as well!

Questions? Send us a message!

This is why I love what we do at Clean Cuisine Inc!

Raven’s starting Outside linebacker ! TAVIUS ROBINSON HIGHEST MUSCLE MASS AND LOWEST BODY FAT PERCENTAGE OF HIS CAREER💪🔥😱

So what did he change ??

HIS DIET ‼️

When OTA’s started he reached out to me and we started customizing his meals making sure he got the extra protein and carbs he needed to fuel his workouts and training !

He came In today to thank us as training camp came to an end and they recieved their dexa-scan information ! Baltimore Ravens we ready at OLB! Remember who’s catering the Superbowl victory party! 🎉

08/30/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to the one and only Coach Justin Metzger! 🎉

An OG Blackbird Coach, running guru, master of warmups, and a true leader to our coaching team, Justin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every class he coaches. He is always striving to become the best coach he can be for his athletes—and that dedication shows.

Justin is a great teacher, a great friend, and someone we’re incredibly lucky to have in our community. He may wear some *questionable shorts* from time to time, but we’ll forgive him... especially now that he pulls up to the gym on his cool Vespa. 🛵

Thank you for everything you bring to Blackbird, Justin! We are so grateful to have you on our team and in our community.

We hope you have the BEST birthday!

Also had to pull this photo from the archives as these two were partners for his birthday WOD today 💜