I love this place! I started recently and have about 100 pounds to lose so I felt afraid at first,…read morebut everyone at Mako has been so welcoming and accepting and I look forward to all my classes. They started me off working one on one with a trainer so I could get used to the movements, and Melony is a phenomenal trainer. You will LOVE Mako!

It's very expensive, then they force you to pay MORE money up front for privet lessons that will…read morebe scheduled "later". But you must pay up front for the privet lessons so you will be ready for the group lessons. Then the trainer cancels and doesn't show up for the privet lessons. Also doesn't return calls or texts. When I expressed my concern they told me it was because of....... (wait for it)........Covid. This "Covid" excuse occurred today, (July 6th 2022) for calls/texts not returned and lessons that were canceled within the last couple of months. The owner also humiliated me and told me to leave when I told him his "Covid" excuse" was dubious. I'm much older than the average age. "athlete" there. He said he'd give me my money back. I can only pray. With his way of thinking this is doubtful. They most likely will keep much more money than they should. Stay away unless your willing to go along with every arrogant extra charge and lack of follow through they dish out. If you attempt to hold them responsible for what they promise and what you pay for, they will be difficult. Especially if you are an older out of shape women like me. XFit is supposed to be nice and good and sweet and accepting. This place just wants your money, or in my case just wants my money and doesn't want to follow through with what I pay for. Or will actually kick me out when I try to hold them accountable. They want your money and don't want to give you what you pay for and then they want to blame you for trying to get what you pay for. And still still, it's all because of .... COVID.

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 :)

Fantastic strength workout with a friendly, welcoming environment, and nice community.read more

If you are looking for an experienced crossfitter to evaluate these workouts, I am not your gal…read more If, however, you are interested in how I felt as a socially awkward female working out in such an intense environment for the first time...then I am an expert. I haven't had a chance to become a CrossFit disciple yet, so I figured I'd leave a review. Please, ladies, do not feel intimidated to try this gym. From the moment I walked through the door, the gym owners were asking me about my expectations, goals, and comfort level. Not only did I leave this gym stronger--like, I actually could feel my hamstrings and glutes firing after one adjustment from my coach--I felt genuinely heard. I spoke to several of the women in passing, and each one gave me a friendly smile. Also, I was amazed to see that all four kiddos--all safely strapped into strollers and watching from the lobby--stayed content through the workout. I am not a mom, but I was impressed! Also, I hope that the sweet boy I met today is not the one being bullied by a grown woman on Yelp. He was very respectful while his mom was speaking to me, obedient when she asked him to wait a moment before unbuckling him from his stroller, and answered all my questions about his favorite dinosaurs articulately. I am excited and hopeful about calling this my home gym!

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.

Coach Chris has a wealth of fitness knowledge and has a gifted ability to apply it . In less than…read moretwo months I am feeling much better than before. I am really amazed how much his coaching has helped me in that short time.

Very disappointed in this gym after being a steady member for 6 months. While the coaching is…read moregreat, the business side is not. Class times were changed to accommodate a new program (that cost $200 on top of normal $150 membership), and the schedule no longer worked with my job. After finding this out & cancelling via text, email, and in person 2 full weeks before the new billing started, I was still charged another full months bill. When following up I was "referred to legal" despite the owner telling me it was no problem prior. How can I give a 30 days notice if classes changed in that time? Would not recommend to those tight on their budgets.

Great coaching Wonderful atmosphere…read more Talented members Cool dog that hangs around in a cool Jeep

Very knowledgeable staff. Personal attentiion and can help you with specific concerns. They work…read morewith a wide variety of ages and make it motivating and fun.

The gym is convenient and open 24/7 with a variety of equipment. The bad is that it gets overrun…read moreby kids and all they do is sit in equipment and not use it. I have seen my times where one accesses and then four walk in behind him. The lack of staff is the leading reason this occurs.

My 16-year-old son and his friend decided to work out on a Monday at 6:00. They checked out two…read moreplaces, but couldn't access or a paper waiver needed to be signed by parents. Then they ended up at Midway Fitness at 6:40. Got a day pass and access immediately online and I was able to sign a waiver electronically. Members now and enjoying it!

After starting CrossFit this year, I couldn't imagine going anywhere other than Average Joes!…read more Both the instructors and the other gym members are so kind and supportive, it's like having another family. I was nervous when I first began here as I'd never focused on strength or skill work before, but they welcome people of all fitness levels. The instructors are amazing at scaling so you still see progress, but are staying safe. I'm four months in and already the strongest I've ever been in my life! 10/10 would recommend!

Worst place and smells like vomit…read more They are not knowledgable about anything relating to crossfit. The instructors are rude and do not understand how to talk to their paying customers. I was appauled that they are able to continue in business because of their selfish tactics. Who in their right mind would want to go to a place to workout and feel unsafe? I've seen the way they treat their employees aswell and I'm disgusted.. Skip this place and find some where else to go.

Amazing and knowledgeable staff and the owner Shawn is really dedicated to helping the members…read morereach their goals and full potential!!! BEST GYM IN FLORIDA!!

Word of warning - take heed of ALLLLLL the negative reviews!!! Absolute predatory practices - they…read morewill not respond to you when you have an issue, they have uncertified trainers and not enough classes. On August 25, 2025, I signed a 1-month membership contract with Pensacola Athletic Center (HS #14997) and paid $107.49 by credit card. The signed contract includes the cancellation rights under Florida Statute § 501.017 (the Health Studio Act). On August 27, 2025, within the 3 business day cancellation period, I delivered a written cancellation notice (which I sent via email and certified mail). Despite this, the gym failed to acknowledge or act on my cancellation. They did not confirm cancellation, did not refund or void charges, and subsequently adjusted my account to show a "past due" balance of $157--an amount higher than the original contract price. This is now somehow a past due balance of $166.50 and the only communication I get is that they are going to send this to collections. The gym has never provided a legitimate explanation, has not responded to my certified correspondence, and continues to assert I owe fees. This conduct violates Florida's Health Studio Act, including the statutory requirement to refund amounts when cancellation is timely. I have since requested that FDACS investigate this matter, require the gym to confirm cancellation in writing, correct its records, and refund any improper charges. Avoid at all costs, there is also no way to delete your information from the app (and the app is absolutely worthless).