I could write a book on what I think about this place. I joined in Dec 2014 and holy hell was this…read moreplace intimidating, especially for someone as big and out of shape as myself. Luckily my first on ramp class a few friendly members introduced themselves to me which helped easy my nerves a tiny bit. Let me tell you, of all the gyms I've ever been a member (YMCA, Anytime, Snap, etc) no one has EVER done that unless they were trying to sell me a membership. So anyway I did on ramp and decided to stick with it because, plain and simple, I needed to. My body was fed up with the abuse I put it through. It was scary at first and I was fat, intimidated and shy and didn't want to talk to any of these incredibly fit people. But as I kept going people learned my name, they cheered for me, they wanted to watch me succeed. After the holidays I joined the 8 week fitness challenge that started in January. I started showing up 3x a week and as I got better I started showing up 4x per week. At the end of the challenge I weighed in at 14.5 lbs (and that was an evening bloated weight, not a 5 am weigh me now weight ), 5.5 inches, my strength increased by 20lbs and my benchmark wod increased by 25 reps. I couldn't believe the measured success! After the challenge I decided to sign up for the open and I just completed week 2. I can now do things like knees up and a few push ups in plank position. I couldn't do those in December or January. To date I've lost 21 lbs, 2 pants sizes, 1 dress size. I can do more burpees before I feel like I'm going to die, I can jog a little bit further than I could before, and jump rope, while still my nemesis, is getting better every week. I've realized I have my strengths and weaknesses inside the gym. The best part is that I've had such great success my sister joined crossfit and my sister-in-law hired a personal trainer. We're becoming a fit fam. My friends at JCCF still cheer for me and I still show up. I hope I encourage people to take charge of their fitness. If you're in on ramp and feeling intimidated just come talk to me. I'm at the 6:30 pm and 6 pm classes My ass can't run a half a mile so trust me you've got nothing to worry about . Everyone has to start somewhere. Even if it's learning to pick things off the floor without falling.

From the owner: Our business allows member to reach a level of fitness they have yet to find. Better than yesterday…read moreis the phrase, and our experienced trainers, programming, and community is the support system that you need!

I was traveling for work and dropped in at CrossFit Fringe. I got an awesome greeting from Ian, who…read morewas very helpful and then fantastic coaching from Ella. The community was welcoming and the gym setup was great, with everything you need and more for any workout. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a solid CrossFit gym!

I've never seen a more welcoming gym environment than from the coaches and those who workout at…read moreCrossFit Fringe. If you are looking for an environment that is fun, encouraging, and that will really push you to become a better you, look no further than CrossFit Fringe. As far as being intimidated goes, stop overthinking and just go. This place will welcome you like family.

I drop into CrossFit magic dragon whenever I'm visiting the lake of the Ozarks. Everytime I have…read moregone to a class it is such a warm and welcoming environment. The owner Mikey is great and the community they have built is phenomenal. The workouts are great and tough and will definitely leave you sweating. The prices for the classes are cheap and they have all your standard CrossFit equipment. It may not seem like much to the place but this gym has great heart and great people.

Had a great drop-in experience here. I'd been here before (several years ago) but since then it's…read morechanged ownership, and I had the good fortune to meet the new owner and coach, who was very welcoming. The members were all friendly too - you can tell they are like a big family here. The place can be a little hard to find, so if you've never been before build in a little extra time. But your GPS will take you there, trust in its directions. This will definitely be my go-to gym when I'm visiting Lake of the Ozarks.

I've been a member of this crossfit box since it opened in August 2015. This place is full of…read moreencouraging coaches and awesome fellow members. Everyone, no matter their fitness level or experience with crossfit, is welcomed! If you're looking for a great crossfit gym, definitely check this place out!

I've been doing Crossfit since 2003 in all kinds of crazy locations. This is the best drop-in that…read moreI have ever made. This place is a total hidden gem. Plenty of space and equipment. Great community and I felt at home on day one. Solid programming that pushed me to my limits in a challenging but safe way. I was actually coached as a drop-in and I left a better athlete in a week of working out here. Made my week long stay at Fort Leonard Wood a good time. Their drop-in policies were totally fair and I would highly recommend literally anyone in the area to check this place out. Heck, I would take orders out here again just to work out here.

The vibe at this gym is AWESOME. I mainly visit the Ozarks in the summer time and going forward,…read moregoing to Westside Fitness will become part of my local routine. They are super motivating with their classes, which range from a resistance training class that's beginner-friendly with Coach Branda, to options for something tougher. They pay good attention to shoulder and hip mobility through a thoughtfully designed warm-up and then a sort of HIIT-style set of exercises that keep things fun and dynamic. Resistance ("strength and conditioning") classes are M/W/F and then there are stretch and yoga classes on other days. There is a great community here, with men and women, members of all ages, and beginners to serious competitors. I cannot more highly recommend this gym. I wish it were close to my home!

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Mendy, the coach and owner, is quite possibly one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. She…read moreis so enthusiastic about CrossFit and truly loves her job. John is always there in the early mornings and ready to help you dominate you WOD. PC, another coach and co-owner, is very helpful and precise about teaching techniques. After CrossFitting for a few month in California, I was so glad to have found this wonderful box in my hometown. I HIGHLY suggest this box if you are living in, or visiting, the lake St. Louis or O'Fallon area.

Fantastic little box, had fun training with them! Will drop in again when we are in town!read more

First of all, I like the YMCAs in Jefferson City, Missouri, but my favorite is the Firley on Ellis…read moreBlvd!! also, I love it because it's based on 'true Christian moral values'!! I love their machine weights and the free weights too!! I like the indoor track better than the treadmills. but, I still like the treadmills, but I prefer the track. I love their men's locker room!! it's a clean place to take a nice clean shower and soap up!! I also like their hot tub or spa!! there's plenty of lockers for people using the facility. during the summer, it's the best place to go swimming on a hot summer day for free as long as you are a member of the YMCA!! I also like the indoor pool at the Knowles YMCA because you can swim there all year round practically!! the staff are very honest and courteous!! the YMCA over close to Hy-Vee or the capital mall is a good one too and is the newest one, but it does not have any kind of swimming pool or track. but, it does have lots of machine and free weights, treadmills, exercise bikes, etc. as long as you have a YMCA membership for Jeffferson City, Missouri, then you can use any of the 3 YMCA facilities as long as they are open!! nobody's perfect okay. but, when you go to any YMCA or any gym please use some common sense and don't say anything slang or violent or talk about any kind of negativity or violence because eventually you will lose your memership!! Besides, I'm a 'true Christian myself!!', and it's something you just don't do!! I like to be kind and courteous and 'true Christian-like' at all times when going anywhere especially the YMCA!! I enjoy going to church, but the Firley YMCA is my favorite place to get a great workout in Jefferson City, Missouri and it will always be #1 in my book!!

The facility is clean. The locker room is gorgeous. They have free childcare during certain hours…read more I have always been happy with the instructors for the classes I take. We have been members since 1987 and we really enjoy the YMCA.