| Tue | 05:30 am -07:00 pm |
| Wed | 05:30 am -07:00 pm |
| Thu | 05:30 am -07:00 pm |
| Fri | 05:30 am -07:00 pm |
| Sat | 08:30 am -12:00 pm |
| Sun | 10:00 am -12:00 pm |
Year after year a standout gym with welcoming fit fellow athletes and great coaching and programming that will put you through your paces! Whether for the Open or a daily WOD CrossFit Decatur delivers.
Awesome facility a great staff and an awesome atmosphere to train in.
Cardio and Strength training.
Did a couple of drop-ins while traveling through Atlanta. Nice big facility with good equipment. Great coaches. Friendly vibe from the 5:30 a.m. regulars. Thanks guys!
Love my CFD gym this please are the best coaches are great know what the doing this please are awesome field like family.
Love my CFD gym this please are the best coaches are great know what the doing this please are awesome field like family.
I joined CFD 6 years ago and then had to move away after a couple of years. Life brought me back to Decatur and it's even better than when I started. I was a member at two other gyms before coming back and always missed this place - it's always been a gym to measure up to in my opinion.
It feels like a family when you walk in. Coaches are terrific and the programming is stellar. Never feels lazy or thrown together. Happy to be back.
I joined CFD 6 years ago and then had to move away after a couple of years. Life brought me back to Decatur and it's even better than when I started. I was a member at two other gyms before coming back and always missed this place - it's always been a gym to measure up to in my opinion.
It feels like a family when you walk in. Coaches are terrific and the programming is stellar. Never feels lazy or thrown together. Happy to be back.
I am giving CrossFit Decatur a 2 star rating because while it was not all bad, I had an overall unpleasant experience at this gym. When I joined, the coaches were friendly, talkative and seemed to be very involved. As time went on, this proved to be not so true. With the exception of 1 (out of 3) coaches, none of them would say hello unless you did first. It was not a friendly environment at all (in terms of the coaches, not the members, who were great), and to be honest, I didn't feel welcome/comfortable there majority of the time. The main coach, in particular, did not even say "hello" or "welcome" to my boyfriend for over TWO WEEKS when he joined two months after I did. This coach rarely gave me feedback, and never gave my boyfriend feedback on any movements. He was extremely sarcastic in the way that he would speak to the gym members, and would set crazy high standards that if you were unable to meet, there was "something wrong" with you. If I had been brand new to CrossFit and this was my first gym, I certainly would not have been motivated to continue with the sport. Something worth noting is this gym's odd emphasis on WOD scores. At the end of each workout, the coach will walk around the gym and it is expected that you kept track of your performance and will report it. The coaches then enter your scores for you. Instead of saying "good job" or "nice work!", all that seemed to matter to the coaches was your time and/or reps. At every other gym both my boyfriend and I have been to, Wodify is used by athletes IF THEY CHOOSE in order to track their own progress, not see where they place on the scoreboard. This can be extremely discouraging to somebody who is new or injured.The way the Open was ran was not community-oriented, to say the least. Almost every week, at least one of the coaches was away on vacation (and only one had emailed us in advance to wish us good luck), and oftentimes the owner had his personal training clients in the gym at the same time we were doing the workout, and he would say nothing to anybody else except for his own client. The main coach also programs a "Fitness" workout, oftentimes completely different then the regular WOD, for those who "don't care about Crossfit and just want a workout". Oftentimes, scaled athletes have to do the movements programmed for the Fitness workout simply because they are not yet able to do the regular WOD movements. To say that this means you "don't care about Crossfit", again, is extremely discouraging and is not a good way to motivate others to get better at the sport. There is no place in the gym for members to hang-out before or after a WOD (again, not very community-oriented). The building rarely runs the AC, which in the Georgia summer, can be dangerous. When the AC is turned on, it seems as though we are expected to act grateful....which is odd considering this is the most expensive CrossFit gym in the area. There are limited classes throughout the day, and no classes on Sundays (just an open gym and no music playing. There is no place to safely do muscle ups, and the rigs are extremely hard to hold onto. You are not allowed to use tapes on any of the rigs either (and there are threatening posts along them to remind members not to tape them). The runs are all programmed along busy main roads, again, not very safe. When my boyfriend and I gave our notices that we would be leaving for a nearby CrossFit gym, we were not asked why or for any feedback by the owner. In fact, the owner NEVER even had the courtesy to reply to my boyfriend's notice, which is if nothing else, rude. All in all, I would say that the environment here is not a great one if you are looking for a community-oriented crossfit gym.
I am giving CrossFit Decatur a 2 star rating because while it was not all bad, I had an overall unpleasant experience at this gym. When I joined, the coaches were friendly, talkative and seemed to be very involved. As time went on, this proved to be not so true. With the exception of 1 (out of 3) coaches, none of them would say hello unless you did first. It was not a friendly environment at all (in terms of the coaches, not the members, who were great), and to be honest, I didn't feel welcome/comfortable there majority of the time. The main coach, in particular, did not even say "hello" or "welcome" to my boyfriend for over TWO WEEKS when he joined two months after I did. This coach rarely gave me feedback, and never gave my boyfriend feedback on any movements. He was extremely sarcastic in the way that he would speak to the gym members, and would set crazy high standards that if you were unable to meet, there was "something wrong" with you. If I had been brand new to CrossFit and this was my first gym, I certainly would not have been motivated to continue with the sport. Something worth noting is this gym's odd emphasis on WOD scores. At the end of each workout, the coach will walk around the gym and it is expected that you kept track of your performance and will report it. The coaches then enter your scores for you. Instead of saying "good job" or "nice work!", all that seemed to matter to the coaches was your time and/or reps. At every other gym both my boyfriend and I have been to, Wodify is used by athletes IF THEY CHOOSE in order to track their own progress, not see where they place on the scoreboard. This can be extremely discouraging to somebody who is new or injured.The way the Open was ran was not community-oriented, to say the least. Almost every week, at least one of the coaches was away on vacation (and only one had emailed us in advance to wish us good luck), and oftentimes the owner had his personal training clients in the gym at the same time we were doing the workout, and he would say nothing to anybody else except for his own client. The main coach also programs a "Fitness" workout, oftentimes completely different then the regular WOD, for those who "don't care about Crossfit and just want a workout". Oftentimes, scaled athletes have to do the movements programmed for the Fitness workout simply because they are not yet able to do the regular WOD movements. To say that this means you "don't care about Crossfit", again, is extremely discouraging and is not a good way to motivate others to get better at the sport. There is no place in the gym for members to hang-out before or after a WOD (again, not very community-oriented). The building rarely runs the AC, which in the Georgia summer, can be dangerous. When the AC is turned on, it seems as though we are expected to act grateful....which is odd considering this is the most expensive CrossFit gym in the area. There are limited classes throughout the day, and no classes on Sundays (just an open gym and no music playing. There is no place to safely do muscle ups, and the rigs are extremely hard to hold onto. You are not allowed to use tapes on any of the rigs either (and there are threatening posts along them to remind members not to tape them). The runs are all programmed along busy main roads, again, not very safe. When my boyfriend and I gave our notices that we would be leaving for a nearby CrossFit gym, we were not asked why or for any feedback by the owner. In fact, the owner NEVER even had the courtesy to reply to my boyfriend's notice, which is if nothing else, rude. All in all, I would say that the environment here is not a great one if you are looking for a community-oriented crossfit gym.
I've been going to CFD for about two and a half years. It's been a wonderful experience!
As background, I have lifted weights for many years. Before coming to CFD, my most recent programming had been powerlifting-based. While I had gotten pretty strong, I was dissatisfied with my aerobic capacity and my general appearance, and so I decided it was time to try out Crossfit. I selected CFD partially because I live close by, but primarily because a friend of my wife's, a fantastic athlete, told me that Johnny (the head coach and main programmer) is the best coach she's ever worked with.
These workouts are tough - really tough - but they are effective. My first few weeks were a real struggle, even with barbell movements that I thought would be easy given my background. But every time I've had questions about how to perform a movement or modify a workout, the coaches have been accommodating and wise in their suggestions. And slowly but surely, I've adapted. I've learned a lot of movements I didn't know, or didn't think I'd ever be able to do. I've gotten in *much* better shape - better conditioned, able to do more things, and stronger.
The community aspect of Crossfit is real, and it works. It works during the workouts, because there are people you count as friends working their a**es off right beside you and cheering you on. It works outside of the gym, because you gain friends and a good sounding board (for topics both exercise-related and not). My sense is that this box's membership skews toward people in their 30s and 40s with families, kids, jobs, etc. who value their time and their fitness. There are lots of parties and get-togethers outside the gym. And, this gym actually has its own podcast, where the coach interviews a different member each episode so everyone can learn more about them. All in all, it's a very tight community.
As for Johnny, what my wife's friend said about him is true. He is an exceptional coach. Johnny has an amazing amount of technical knowledge (he recently got his Crossfit Level 3 certification, which is rare, and constantly takes seminars on other topics and shares learning with us). More than that, he cares about becoming a better coach and making us - all of us, regardless of fitness level - better athletes. I'd follow the guy anywhere.
I try to make it a point to drop in at other Crossfit boxes when I travel. Nothing I've found compares to CFD - in terms of equipment, coaching, or community. It really is a special place.
I have been going to CrossFit Decatur for almost four years now and I can unbiasedly say that this gym has some of the best coaching, largest variety of equipment and some of the best community members I've come across! (Full disclosure, I'm married to one of the coaches but as any lady knows, husband/wife relationship is different than a coach/trainee relationship)
The workouts are so prescribed and varied - you can really tell they are not just dialed in. Instead, there is a reason for the madness. Every workout is designed with growth and improvement in mind. Additionally, everyday there are 2-3 different options of each workout to allow anyone to participate at any skill level. You don't get this at many other gyms. The coaches are friendly, well trained and truly care about your form and technique. Again, living with one of the coaches - I have had to listen to technique talks during many date nights... these coaches care.
And the members are amazing! They are welcome, close knit and friends outside of the 4 gym walls. I travel a lot and have visited many gyms. CFD's coaching staff and members are a personable, a class act and stand out above the rest!
I have been going to CrossFit Decatur for almost four years now and I can unbiasedly say that this gym has some of the best coaching, largest variety of equipment and some of the best community members I've come across! (Full disclosure, I'm married to one of the coaches but as any lady knows, husband/wife relationship is different than a coach/trainee relationship)
The workouts are so prescribed and varied - you can really tell they are not just dialed in. Instead, there is a reason for the madness. Every workout is designed with growth and improvement in mind. Additionally, everyday there are 2-3 different options of each workout to allow anyone to participate at any skill level. You don't get this at many other gyms. The coaches are friendly, well trained and truly care about your form and technique. Again, living with one of the coaches - I have had to listen to technique talks during many date nights... these coaches care.
And the members are amazing! They are welcome, close knit and friends outside of the 4 gym walls. I travel a lot and have visited many gyms. CFD's coaching staff and members are a personable, a class act and stand out above the rest!
place is awesome, i got jacked. additionally, best coaching and programming in the atl bar none
place is awesome, i got jacked. additionally, best coaching and programming in the atl bar none
This is a CrossFit gym I would recommend to anyone, and that says a lot. Beginners will find coaches with emphasis on SAFETY. Which is easily the most important thing in this sport. Veterans will find coaches with competition-level knowledge. This is a great all-around Crossfit gym. I am a certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist so my standards are fairly high. For what that's worth, I recommend!
I have been attending CrossFit Decatur since 2009. All the coaches I have had here throughout the years have been amazing! I've learned so much about nutrition and have lost a lot of weight since I first started. But most importantly to me, I have forged many lifelong friendships through this gym that I will cherish my whole life!
They were welcoming and friendly. I really enjoyed the class and felt at home!
I joined this gym about 2 months ago when I moved to Decatur. I'm really impressed by the coaches dedication to each member - they care about you using proper form, your diet and your over all well being. I hadn't been to a Crossfit before and I have learned a lot and my body is becoming stronger every day! I would highly recommend it!
I dig CrossFit Decatur. I've been going there for a few months, and I've really enjoyed the coaches' workouts. The facility has a water fountain, so you don't have to buy bottled water. The coaches are personable. Most of all, I've gotten leaner since being here.
I have been attending CrossFit Decatur since 2009. All the coaches I have had here throughout the years have been amazing! I've learned so much about nutrition and have lost a lot of weight since I first started. But most importantly to me, I have forged many lifelong friendships through this gym that I will cherish my whole life!
I have been attending CrossFit Decatur since 2009. All the coaches I have had here throughout the years have been amazing! I've learned so much about nutrition and have lost a lot of weight since I first started. But most importantly to me, I have forged many lifelong friendships through this gym that I will cherish my whole life!
They were welcoming and friendly. I really enjoyed the class and felt at home!
They were welcoming and friendly. I really enjoyed the class and felt at home!
This is a CrossFit gym I would recommend to anyone, and that says a lot. Beginners will find coaches with emphasis on SAFETY. Which is easily the most important thing in this sport. Veterans will find coaches with competition-level knowledge. This is a great all-around Crossfit gym. I am a certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist so my standards are fairly high. For what that's worth, I recommend!
This is a CrossFit gym I would recommend to anyone, and that says a lot. Beginners will find coaches with emphasis on SAFETY. Which is easily the most important thing in this sport. Veterans will find coaches with competition-level knowledge. This is a great all-around Crossfit gym. I am a certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist so my standards are fairly high. For what that's worth, I recommend!
I dig CrossFit Decatur. I've been going there for a few months, and I've really enjoyed the coaches' workouts. The facility has a water fountain, so you don't have to buy bottled water. The coaches are personable. Most of all, I've gotten leaner since being here.
I dig CrossFit Decatur. I've been going there for a few months, and I've really enjoyed the coaches' workouts. The facility has a water fountain, so you don't have to buy bottled water. The coaches are personable. Most of all, I've gotten leaner since being here.
