I've lived all over the country and have done Crossfit off and on for years. I relocated back to this area & joined a "normal" gym. It was overcrowded & I was constantly waiting for machines. I then tried their group fitness weight training class & the coaches/trainers were not engaged or motivating. THEN, I found Crossfit Oconee and I'm so glad! I tried the free trial just to see if I still had it in me. I won't lie, it was HARD & I was super sore but it left me wanting more. I was super impressed with how welcoming the community was. The athletes introduced themselves & I felt very welcomed. There are a good mix of people and fitness levels there so if you're a newbie - believe in yourself & stick with it. They offer a one on one class for new members to go over the movements & form. You will also get access to the Wodify app which shows you the daily workouts with videos so you can be prepared & practice your movements at home. The During the actual workouts they have more than one coach roaming the gym to offer you help on your form. They will offer you alternative movements if you can't do handstand walks or handstand pushups. The fellow athletes are very inspiring. Every one I've met has said "I stared 6 months or a year ago..." They look amazing too. The gym itself it top notch with the best equipment and it's kept clean. This is hands-down the best CF gym I've been been to and I started off at the original box in San Diego. It may seem pricey but the coaches really are creme de la creme & always make me feel inspired & motivated. I paid the same for a personal trainer & this is way better. They also offer nutrition coaching & serve as a pick-up location for a local meal prep service. Another athlete spoke highly of the nutrition coaching so I may give it a try. The sign up process was simple & easy. The gal at the front desk was super sweet & you get a nice cup & CFO T shirt when you join. They really have a good thing going!! read more

I started attending classes at Crossfit Oconee in July 2017. I had just turned 41 years old and really thought that "being in shape" had passed me by. Sure, I worked out every now and then at a big box corporate gym, but never saw any progress whatsoever. So yeah, let's just say I felt like a lot of husbands, dads and professionals out there. Same goes for the wives and moms, you know what I'm talking about. The ones who can't run a mile without keeling over in pain but rationalizes it as being over the hill. The ones who can knock out 20 pushups but inside are questioning why that is so hard. I could go on, but I digress. Payton Owens, the owner of Crossfit Oconee (CFO) is very personable and caring and so are the other coaches who run the classes. However, you get out of it what you put into it. First off, it's hard showing up to a gym, moreover a Crossfit gym as that out of shape dad or mom. But engage with the other gym members, scale your workouts to develop confidence, proper form, strength and endurance and your experience will probably be similar to mine, which is a great one. I'm now entering my 16th month as a CFO athlete (yes, they refer to members as athletes and I like that). When I think back to those first few weeks and even months, I remember how hard it was to complete a workout. But I scaled when needed and just kept showing up. Now, I feel proud and fulfilled - like I've taken my life and fitness back from the years of #dadbod and feeling weak. Not to mention my nutrition and overall physical wellbeing has improved dramatically. Am I where I want to be physically? No way, not even close. Now, I keep wanting to hit a new strength goal or endurance goal. (Isn't that how it should be?) But, it's a lifestyle and mindset change when you go to Crossfit. How many times did you do power cleans or farmer's carries at your box box gym? My overall strength and core strength compared to how I was 16 months ago is 1000 times improved. I have energy for days and my clothes have never fit or looked better while I'm wearing them. Give CFO a chance if you're in the Athens/Watkinsville area. But remember, it's a two-way street. You get out of it what you put into it. That goes for attitude, willingness to learn, asking questions, doing workouts that make you feel like you're going to fall over, etc. And, I say that regarding the couple of negative reviews seen here on Yelp. Come in with a positive attitude and don't be nervous to ask questions or to meet people. It's okay to feel intimidated for the first few trips. I know I did. None of the instructors or fellow CFO athletes have ever made me feel marginalized. As for it being kid-friendly? Sure, it's kid-friendly. I bring my kids with me from time to time, but it's not a nursery. Take a pack n play and put them in there, bring an iPad and have them watch a movie if they're small or get a babysitter for your kids and then go workout. If they're a bit older like mine. Tell them to not act a fool and if they act right you'll take them to Dunkin' Donuts afterwards (but only the kids can have the donuts, not you :) read more

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Had my 2 year CFO anniversary and wanted to share how much value this place has created in my life. I have increased my strength & fitness, improved my stress mgmt, and reduced pain related to a bad ankle /arthritis. Lucky me, I have old friends at CFO, but I also enjoy new friends that always encourage one another, and make the experience tribal and team-oriented. From day one Payton and all of the coaches have known my limitations and coached me accordingly. You won't find better training. Today I am 53, 30 pounds lighter since I started and have reduced the need for Aleve everyday to maybe one a week. I am still DFL in many of the WODs but it's about self improvement and it's measurable. Love my CFO! read more

Functional fitness, I have been doing CrossFit going on 7 years and I love it more today than ever. Today arrived a rocking chair approximately 125 pounds for our first grandchild due in January. I had to carry the chair upstairs and it was easy to do because of my Crossfit/ functional fitness training. Family atmosphere, great equipment, great coaches and great instruction is what this gym is all about. read more

If you one of the cool kids I am sure you will enjoy it. I needed instruction and guidance and proper form, but I was not taken seriously. I felt marginalized and not welcomed by the early morning instructor. read more

Such an amazing gym!! Personalized, motivating, and great results. My husband and I have been going there for a month and already feel like family. Worth the price!! read more

BEWARE, .POOR...I do not recommend this particular CrossFit location to anyone, I am talking about the location on Hog Mountain Road. My wife and I wanted to try out this location and because they described their business as child friendly, we took our small child with us. It is not safe for kids...Beware and dont do it! there was nowhere for a child there !my wife kindly but immediately left with our child while I stayed to try it out. Well it is very low budget & found it to be money driven, they're not very open or welcome to all people and needs. The staff is very insensitive, unprofessional, and unwelcoming and just an overall disappointment. The environment gave me a very uncomfortable feeling. The standards and cleanliness are very low! this place overall was extremely misleading, and thankfully is not a representation of all crossfit centers. I found one of the best somewhere else, please remember crossfit centers are all over the place now and it really is a great program if you have great leaders. I did attend the location Hog Mountain Road more than once to give it a fair chance however, the CrossFit on Hog mtn. rd. needs to do BETTER! and a message to the employees there stop giving your own company reviews the few that you have are from people that work there... the money will come if you actually start caring about the people that walk through your doors and the appearance and presentation of your business..... read more