Good gym, real progress — but cult-like culture in some boxes frustrated me

I've been training CrossFit for 14 months at a decent gym with good coaches. My wall balls has improved significantly and I've developed a real understanding of box culture. Open season competition has been a consistent positive.

The one thing that has genuinely frustrated me: cult-like culture in some boxes. I've read that this is common in CrossFit but it's still annoying when you're experiencing it. I've worked around it mostly, but it's the reason this is four stars rather than five. The sport itself is excellent — the frustration is circumstantial.