“I’ve struggled with weight issues my entire life, despite going on diets and working out. This gym has helped me reached my goals and I’ve never felt better.”
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Cara Maellena
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“I love the community here. In my first class here I made friends. Those friendships keep me coming back and pushing harder each time.”
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Dylan Connelly
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“I’ve been lifting for years but I’m amazed at how much the coaches here have improved my technique. I also love the group class atmosphere”
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success stories
Joel Stephens
April 11, 2024
Great space, coaches, and environment!!!!
Kate Looney
March 4, 2024
I had to leave after moving but cannot recommend this place enough! In addition to the knowledgeable coaches, diverse equipment options, accountability of scheduled workouts, and all that good stuff one looks for in a gym, this place also has the right energy. The gym’s leadership, and subsequent community, are a rare find!
James Flores-Lombay
March 3, 2024
Place has a great amount of equipment. The coaches are kind and caring. The child day care is a huge plus. I especially like how they program time for strength focused lifting before WODs.
James Diáz
February 2, 2024
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.
Andrea Zabala
February 1, 2024
Amazing trainers and great community!
Ryan Walk
January 31, 2024
Great space, wonderful coaches, nice equipment. Welcoming to all levels.
Daniel Hegeman
January 25, 2024
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!