CrossFit Fairhope

When we moved to Fairhope two years ago, it was a priority for my wife and I to find a place for us and our two sons to work out together. We tried a couple of different locations, but finally walked into CrossFit Fairhope. We immediately felt welcomed and comfortable with the coaches and members. Doug, Jill and the other coaches do a great job teaching the fundamentals and limiting injuries. We are so glad we found this place and would highly recommend to others.

I come to visit Fairhope frequently from New Orleans and it took me so long to actually look up Crossfit in the area for some reason. I'm so glad I did and that I came into CrossFit Fairhope! Jill is so incredibly welcoming every time I've been there, and so kind to me and my husband after the hurricane displaced us temporarily. She is also very positive vibes as a coach - pushing you to work harder and also critical of form and technique which is always a plus. The workouts are standard WOD format with some weight lifting and then a met con after and the gym is nice and spacious with the amenities you would want. I also like that the vibe is to work hard, but no pressure to lift at the Rx weight; very friendly for beginners or people like me who have been going for a while and can settle in the middle somewhere. Highly recommend and will definitely come back when I'm in town!

I posted this on Facebook but also wanted to post it here.

I don't live in Fairhope, but I go to this gym when I visit town. I've tried other CrossFit gyms in the area, but this one is by far my favorite. Here's why:

Great coaches. They vary in experience, age, and gender, but they are all REALLY good. As a woman, I love having access to a female coach who has firsthand experience with the unique training needs of a woman's body. I also really like having male coaches who treat me and other women with just as much respect as they treat the men. They work individually with each person in the class and pay a great deal of attention to technique and safety. And that leads me to...

Safety. CrossFit, powerlifting, and Olympic lifting are amazing for your body when the movements are done correctly. But when they're done incorrectly, they can hurt you -- badly. This gym takes safety seriously. I've seen them work with the members to help them master proper technique. Whether you're an experienced lifter or are totally new to fitness, this is a safe and healthy environment to work out.

Cleanliness. It's one of the cleanest gyms I've seen in a while. CrossFit gyms tend to get gross because you have sweat, chalk, and warehouse dust mixing and griming everything up. This place stays surprisingly tidy, and the coaches remind people to wipe down their equipment between uses. The bathrooms are also quite clean.

Good equipment. It's not a huge space, but they have everything you need to work out and do mobility work. Rings, GHD machines, wall balls, foam rollers, lacrosse balls... It's all there.

Nice people. The coaches are nice and so are the other students. And it's not a weird CrossFit-cult gym (nobody will talk your ear off about their paleo diets for hours). It's just a really kind, relaxed (socially relaxed, but physically, they will kick your butt - in a good way), friendly place. Men and women of varying ages attend classes. It seems like a great place to meet new people if you've recently moved to town.

If you are looking for a great Crossfit Gym, look no further! Great programming, numerous class offerings, energetic coaches, and a fabulous community atmosphere!

The entire coaching team is awesome, as is the community. I Recently had an old ankle injury flare up again. I told one of the coaches I needed some modification, and she immediately reached out to other coaches around the area to determine what exercises would be best for me and my injury. I've seen them go above and beyond each time that I've been in for a workout. These folks rock!

Dropped in with Jill while staying at point clear. Very clean and organized gym. Great workout with an awesome coach. Will definitely come back.

The workouts are a ton of fun. The coaches are very friendly and will help you with your own fitness goals. They deserve more than 5 stars.

Fantastic space, friendly coaches and challenging (in the right way) programming! Dropped in and was welcomed like a member. Classmates were kind and helpful.

Dropped in while on vacation at Gulf Shores. Very clean and organized box with excellent programming and coaching. Highly recommended!

Great coaches. Great programming. I would highly recommend to anyone to join this gym.

Great place !! If you're a beginner they will work with you. No elitist here

Amazing owners! Encouraging members. Challenging workouts. A great destressor.

Worst experience of my life.