I have been doing gyms and working out for most of my life. For years I was at Iron Tribe and one…read moreof the OGs from Homewood. I drank the Kool-Aide and loved the place. But there comes a time when you just need to mix it up and try something different. And when it was Luan heading it up, you know when it comes to the cutting edge of fitness in Bham, he is the man and so follow him I did and I am so glad I did!!! There is a "cross-fit" aspect to the conditioning workouts, although with a definite twist. Everyday is not a 1,2,3 go and hit your redline. You actually spend time during the week working on positioning and form. There is one day focusing on active recovery. Some days they will throw in steel maces which are so much fun and beyond challenging. It's all about the whole body, including what you put in your body as well. To top things off, during every class time, there is a simultaneous class running in strength training and Olympic weightlifting. Because its not all about conditioning, but all recent studies in fitness and keeping your body in top condition is including strength training. And with Luan at the helm who has devoted his career in the fitness world to the study of Olympic weight training, this is the real deal. And don't be afraid if you have never done it. The trainers are there to work your through and make sure your form and movement is where it should be. WH has even formed an Olympic weightlifting team that has been competing around the southeast and doing really well. But not only do you get top equipment and instruction, the community is one of the best I have ever been associated with. Encouraging, open, caring and just people you want to hang with. You really do end of feeling it is your home away from home. The people of WH are here to help you succeed, reach for your best self, and make sure you do it safely. WH is always running deals where you can try it for a week for free or pay for only a month so you can try it before you jump on in and commit. I promise if you try it...you will find your home. Thank you for the training WH!

A lot of gyms have some great qualities, but very few gyms go above and beyond in all areas…read more Wheelhouse is one of those few. No other gym I know of has the same level of professional and intentional coaches and staff. They have gone to great lengths to make the gym both as useful and accessible to as many people as possible. For example, there are regular class options for those who want to be apart of a class, there are drop-in options, and they now have open gym option for people who just want to use the facility to train on their own. Not to mention if you pay for regular classes, you also have open gym access whenever the doors are open. Suffice it to say that if you're looking for an awesome gym in Birmingham, chances are high WHA will meet your needs. Lastly but also importantly, the facility and equipment are top of the line and competition-ready. The strength class uses the Rogue Olympic Weightlifting barbells and plates, and the conditioning side has Concept2 rowers, SkiErg, and Assault AirBikes in addition to also having more Rogue barbells, plates, and dumbbells as well. So much more to say, but Wheelhouse is an easy 5 stars!

My recommendation comes in the form of a Facebook post the morning of the last day of my…read moreparticipation in the 6-week fitness challenge. I checked in to the gym and shared some photos of the previous day. (Photos are of my day not the gym, by the way). "There in spirit. Because my "travel workout" consisted of squatting and pressing this solid piece 10 different times (along with picking up and putting down many other heavy things) over the course of 8 hours yesterday. Every workout I missed this week, made up for and more. Grateful for the proper form learned in class over the last 6 weeks...not to mention the strength gained...that allowed me to be the impromptu 3rd hand to the moving crew I hired. We defied the laws of physics (and Tetris) at least twice. This, after waking at 5:30 to go move, stack, palletize, and wrap 1,900 bricks before the lift driver arrived at 8:00. Got in bed around 4:00 am. Just ask Eric when I emailed him *thinking* I might join the 7:30 PUSH class. Nope. Seems fitting that I would be sore in EVERY place going into my last day. Maybe I'll get some cardio at lunch... #6weeksITF PS - I couldn't photograph myself the times we weren't able to use a dolly so just for context I included two with the helpers to show the activities. Squats, presses, I think there was a farmers carry or three, we definitely did some Russian twists with this, the equivalent to a row, and probably some other movements I haven't learned the names of. (Also, this is a good approximation of how buff I am [feel] since ITF, since I had to duplicate the fellow pictured for the non-dolly lifts. )" I do have this to add: Even though this point I don't know whether I've met my goal or not, I'm giving 5 stars based on the way I feel finishing out. There are pros and cons to every gym. And each has a personality. This one suits mine better than any I've found so far. Best and most knowledgeable coaches (perhaps even within ITF, but I'm biased after spending time with these guys), and a convenient location. Everyone here is very entrepreneurial and each of the coaches is responsible for actually running the gym, which may be an added reason why there seems to be a shared sense of responsibility here. Looking back, I might choose to sign up normally rather than through a 6-week challenge, since I wanted to get fit and health anyway. But at the same time, the regimen and camaraderie of a group probably helped keep me on point, especially with everything that life threw at me during the course: back trouble, loss of a client, gain of two new clients, startup of a side business, and relocation...just to name a few. If you're on the fence about whether this is for you, the 6-week challenge may be for you. If you know what you want and can commit, though, I have no reservations about suggesting you just go ahead and grab a membership now.

I dropped in while I was visiting town for work and the community and programming here was 5 star…read more Coach Eric motivated me through the workout and was overall a great coach. I also loved that the programming was challenging and it definitely made use of the hour class.

Great gym! Wonderful experience dropping in this morning. Greeted warmly on email by Owner Rock and…read moreat the gym by Coach Kole and others gym members. Great use of space; great WOD. Good instruction and helpful redirect.

All the coaches and people there are super nice and friendly and it's not just the best place to…read moreget into crossfit but also a great community to be in.

CrossFit Mudtown is a welcoming, inviting gym that caters to all types of athlete! Casey especially…read moredoes a wonderful job instructing, encouraging, and pushing each person. Bonus is that everyone is so kind and friendly. Come workout with us, we would love to have you!

What a great gym and even better people. I recently joined and love being a member! Highly…read morerecommended!

I've been coming here almost a year now. The experience has been great. Professor George teaches…read moreyou more than just technique, he puts a lot of focus the concepts behind jiu jitsu. The environment is very welcoming and it's a great place to train whether you are a colored belt or a brand new white belt.

Great family atmosphere, wonderful place to train. Instructors teach the Jujitsu concepts like no…read morewhere else I've been. I'd give it ten stars if I could.

Love this studio! The space is very inviting and I love the art. It's a great space to come in for…read moresome yoga, a belly dance class, or some Kinesis. I tore my MCL three years ago and after months of physical therapy I was still in pain and having trouble walking. I reached out to Julie for help and her approach to my healing was gentle and catered to my needs and abilities. Within weeks I was walking without pain and a few months later I was able to dance again. I'm so glad she has this new space with amazing equipment. Don't wait until you are injured to try Kinesis or body work with Julie. Kinesis is great to just get your body moving in the best way possible. You should definitely give yoga or belly dance a try as well as the fun pop-up art classes.

Julie is so thoughtful and attentive. She worries about my health issues more than I do…read more A true caring professional. She'll get you right.

Coach was great. The workout is cardio with strength training. Today was lower body. It was a quick…read moreworkout. The studio is clean. Ample parking it's across the Walgreens.

I've been at this Basecamp since it opened and had to take a break for medical reasons but it is…read moretruly the only workout that is intense enough to fit in with my busy schedule. Everyone there is encouraging and pushes you to be your very best. Basecamp is a family.

This is such a nice little workout studio in downtown Birmingham. It is at The Battery downtown so…read morethere is a small parking lot that is shared between them and a few other businesses so I'm usually able to find a space but have sometimes had to opt for street parking. All the ladies that work at this studio are super nice and helpful! They are on the second floor of The Battery. You walk in and you can place your stuff in the cubby holes and change shoes/into sticky socks. You initial your name at the front desk, and they also have a mini-storefront with things like clothing and accessories. The studio is impeccably clean! You have weights, straps, TRX straps, balls, the coolest foldable yoga mats, and these little round foot pads that they use to work out in. I have been to a couple of classes including their Fusion and Express (shorter) classes. The first class was challenging to me, but later on I really enjoyed these classes. They usually offer several morning classes from about 5am-8am, a noon class, and the afternoon classes are usually from 3pm-6pm. I usually pick the noon or early afternoon classes cause I'm just not a morning person lol. They also provide such an uplifting environment! I always feel so great after class and look forward to it so much.

4 stars because the class was great. The environment was welcoming and I got in a nice sweaty…read moreworkout. The price is a little high for my preference but I recommend!