South Tampa CrossFit,

4315 South Manhattan Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611

"South Tampa CrossFit is an incredible gym. The coaches and staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. The atmosphere and workouts are all top notch, when it comes to CrossFit gyms in Tampa this is your best bet whether you’re a beginner or an expert."

"TLDR: Great Crossfit gym, engaging coaches, friendly members, real results Early 2022, late 30's M, average build, emerged from COVID wanting to get "fit" after reading good things about CF. Before this, swam in high school, ran the occasional 5K, and played a little beer league hockey, but never really lifted weights. I just never grew up with it / around it, so I was slightly intimidated... Two years on, trusting the process, showing up and doing the work ~5 days/wk, I feel stronger, healthier, and more prepared for anything than ever before. Crossfit is often one of the best hours of the day... Now, I've learned the difference between (and of course how to safely do) deadlifts, squats, cleans, bench, presses, jerks, dips, kips, burpees, get-ups, and have figured out how to do more advanced movements like handstand push-ups, pull-overs, and bar muscle-ups. Still working on pistols and double-unders though, so always room for improvement... This foundational level of fitness has even helped me feel confident enough to take on 2 Spartan Races in 2023 and more 5K's than before, and now train for a Triathlon. The workout of the day (WOD) pushes you to your limits, but "scale early scale often", "check your ego at the door", and coach input help people right-size the workouts for themselves / their abilities. The easy-to-use SugarWOD App allows you to optionally track progress / improvements, support others, and feel supported (throughout the entire day). The members are of all ages (incl. kids and teens sometimes) and physical abilities - everyone is welcome. Avg class is ~5-10 people, but sometimes they are a lot larger, so people generally make room and share equipment without issue. People also like to joke around / chirp but it's all good energy / good vibes. Other things that make it well-rounded are monthly friendly challenges (with prizes), occasional social activities (optional but a lot of fun), a women's-only "Barbell Betty" class, and willingness from leaders to guide members who want to push to the next level (certifications, competitions, or just nerd out on fitness topics in general). A few suggestions might be having a Goal Board / Tracker (for those who want to be visible with their goals and hold themselves accountable, and see what others are working on), and the occasional fun warm-up like "cone flip", "knock the pizza off", etc. Overall, very happy to have found STC!"

"I’ve been going to South Tampa CrossFit since early 2022. I can’t not say enough good things about this place. The coaches are great, the members are very welcoming and encourage everyone from seasoned athletes to 1st timers. Going to Class is my favorite part of the day."

"I signed up at this box for a short term membership while I was in town visiting relatives. The gym is a great size space that everyone attending classes fit into very comfortably. The coaching was thorough and engaging. I specifically enjoyed classes that Joel coached, as he was high energy and fun. The overall atmosphere was friendly and inviting. Members were generally outgoing, happy and had great energy. I can say there’s a few people that I’d gladly call a friend that I met while working out here for such a short time. Highly recommend if you’re in the area short term, or looking for a long term gym to call home!"