Checked in for a drop in and had a great experience! Very welcoming environment with helpful…read morecoaching! Would drop in again!

We live in Cookeville, TN and are members of Crossfit Mayhem so when we go out of town we enjoy…read morevisiting other CF gyms. During out short stay in Gulf Shores, AL I visited this gym and enjoyed the experience so much that I went 3 days in a row. When I got out of the vehicle they said my name and invited me it so the greeting was unexpected but nice. When I went inside I was pleasantly surprised at how nice and clean the facility was! It is a smaller gym but has adequate equipment to allow for about 10-15 people to work out. The class was not only strength training, they also incorporated cardio/endurance activity in the workout session. The warm up was different from our gym but it was a new experience that was very enjoyable. Options for scaling provided for all levels from RX all the way down to novice. Clothing and drinks were available for purchase. It was definitely one of the friendliest environments for a new visitor for sure. Will be back next time I'm in Gulf Shores. (Price was currently $20 drop in or $50 for the week).

Had such a great experience with this gym. Kristen has an excellent approach to fitness with her…read morespin/combat cardio class. Equipment was available and in good condition, nice spot.

If you like a small gym then this is perfect for you. However, I don't like when trainers working…read morewith their clients (who are not always members) push you off the floor, off equipment or block the entry/exit so their clients can take priority. I am a paying member. If I am there doing my routine why is your client more important than me? I brought this to the attention of the manager and the owner and have heard absolutely nothing back. Clearly they are not interested in providing customer service. It's a shame really. Customer service is quite easy to give, yet they don't think it's important.

Stopped by while on vacation and this place was awesome. If you're into either powerlifting or…read morestrongman you'll find everything you need here. They've got 3 racks, a competition bench, tons of nice plates, high quality bars, and more strongman gear than I've seen anywhere else. They even have bumper plates and platforms so you could probably get in an oly or crossfit style workout if you aren't too picky about having an oly bar. Day pass is a very reasonable 10 dollars. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area and looking to get in a heavy workout.

the best all around free weight old school gym in the area!!! Family friendly and everyone knows…read moreyour name environment!!!

My daughter and I dropped in for two weeks over winter break in January. Probably my favorite drop…read morein gym ever. John and his crew do a great job. The regular members were really welcoming and I enjoyed every single workout. It felt like an old-school CrossFit operation with a real community spirit. The size was perfect and the classes were just right. John provided just the right amount of supervision without making you feel overly coached or neglected. I never felt like I was too slow or too advanced. John's enthusiasm was infectious. The gym dog was a corgi who loved to fetch!

Visited for a week while on vacation. Workouts were good. The owners were nice but the members were…read morea bit snooty. Main reason for the poor rating was because the place was nasty. It looked like a junk yard when you pulled up and the entire box was just plain dirty.

I am relocating from New England, I found Crossfit VU through the mainsite and went to their web…read morepage. When I showed up I was very surprised and excited because I have never seen so many people at a 0500 class!!!!! The 0600 class that I attended was very well Coached and I had a blast. Pros: CLEAN, great Coaching, easy to find, wide variety of equipment, not over priced, I saw a dog!!!!!!! Cons: I got sweat in my eyes because I forgot my hat.... I dunno that's about it. GO CRUSH A WORKOUT THERE!!!!

So, let me explain why CFVU gets a 5 star rating from me, because ya'll know I don't just give them…read moreout... This was my first experience with CrossFit as well as my first official box. I LOVED IT. The owners, Fallon and Lex are the nicest and most awesome business owners {AND coaches} that I think any athlete could ever ask for. The gym is kept very clean (I have visited many boxes, and know that cleanliness can definitely be an issue), but not here. Also, the coaches go above and beyond to make sure that you feel at home - there's never really that awkward moment when people don't know who others are, so its intimidating. CFVU makes sure to make everyone feel welcome, no matter their level of fitness or familiarity with CrossFit. They also make sure that they check up on you if they haven't seen you in a while - they personally take time out of their day(s) to follow up with you and make sure everything is okay. You can't beat that. They also offer a sweet Yelp deal for checking in, and they offer military and first responder discounted monthly rates as well! The only CON I have about this box is the open gym times - since they are very closely knit with the owners and coaches, they cannot run open gym as often as I'm sure they would like (as well as you as a potential athlete here, would like). However, that is something I came to live with here, and I'm sure if they decide to add more staff and coaches later on, that the open gym times may increase. Not really make or break, at least not for me! I LOVE this gym, and I was super bummed to leave, but I had to move out of state. An amazing box, and super beginner friendly :)

Kickboxing workout that includes weights. There is always a trainer there. 9 stations at 3…read moreminutes each. The workouts change daily. Come by and give it a try. It's addicting! I'm a member 3 years now. Never been stronger!

I was on vacation and dropped into this gym, these guys are legit! Great jiu jitsu, solid…read moretechnique, and a welcoming atmosphere. Josh taught some excellent techniques, followed by some tough live rolls. Highly recommend!