Coach Chad is an excellent coach! Really knowledgeable with fitness and nutrition. Started Olympic…read moreWeightlifting classes about 3 weeks now with Coach Chad and I can honestly say that I love it! Coach Chad really focuses on technique and making sure we get a good workout too. The gym and the equipment is brand new. This is the place to visit if you want a kick ass workout or want to focus on Olympic Weightlifting.

I highly recommend Jacksonville Strength and Athletics! I knew I wanted to find a gym that focused…read moreon building and strengthening muscle because at 50 yrs old I am seeing how the body starts to lose/break down muscle mass, strength ability and physical weakness has come on quickly from just natural aging. It is HORRIBLE. I hate gyms and the overwhelming feeling of starting another plan to work out - but I had to. THEN I met Coach Chad. This guy is amazing; super smart about strength training but also really focused on being safe at whatever level you come in at. I come in complaining about pain in my knees and back and every time I train with him I feel I am getting stronger and doing work on my weaker areas. It feels like strength training and physical therapy with one stop in my day. The environment at the gym is fun, serious, energized, with a constant message that if you do the work today it will bring positive change tomorrow. All my sessions are different and individually planned for me. Coach Chad is definitely not boring! I really appreciate that while I am complaining that I don't want to be working out he is telling me what I am capable of and that I just need to commit to show up, keep going and the motivation will come. JSA is brand new, the equipment is incredible, Chad is awesome and it's really fun to watch the Olympic Weight Training clients while you work out! I seriously recommend going in and checking it out. It will do really well cause Chad is that good. It has far exceeded my expectations.

This is by far the best gym. The workouts are intense and the people are great. The coaches are…read morevery invested in their athletes and they will help you succeed! I highly recommend this to any novice wanting something more in their workout and life!

Excellent coaching and extremely welcoming group of staff and members at this gym! Close proximity…read morefor convenience in the Southside area of Jax. Perfect for service members assigned to NAS Jax or drop-ins staying nearby. As a veteran with 30% disability rating (and anyone really) injury prevention is of high concern. With Josh and the entire coaching staff, the priority is teaching proper form before adding heavy weight. Highest recommendation!

I started coming to F45 Deerwood this year after having been to a few different locations…read more(Jacksonville, Nashville, Orlando) and it's pretty solid. It's not been my favorite studio overall, but they offer convenient times for classes and the workouts are always great, even if the classes aren't full or super high energy. The two coaches I've had have been friendly and do a great job during classes to help correct your form or keep you on track. The space is plenty large and I've never felt overwhelmed with trying to fit in with the other members or all of the equipment, Overall, I'd stick with a 4/5.

I just finished up a free week trial at F45 Training Deerwood and I am super happy that I decided…read moreto check it out. There are so many positives so let me start with the fact that you can sign up for a free, no strings attached trial. I downloaded an app, logged in, and whenever I wanted to attend a class I checked the days schedule and booked it. The app doesn't tell you how full a class is, but the website does. I did five classes all week and I think the hardest class was Wednesdays Docklands. I was sore all over and drenched. The classes switch focus from day to day. Some days you are working on more strength based exercises, some days you are shooting for a high heart rate, and some days they mix the two. All the classes in every F45 worldwide is the same on any given day and they change the classes every 10 weeks. You won't be stuck or bored doing the same thing week to week. The owner Chris is very nice and personable. The coaches are fit and illustrate good form when they run through their exercises at the beginning of each class. They encourage you when you are huffing and puffing. They will correct you when you are doing something wrong so you don't hurt yourself, which is super important. They are also just nice and positive. They motivate each person in class to strive for their best. That may be the number one best thing I can say about F45. If you are shooting to shred some fat and gain some muscle F45 is a place where you can make that happen. If you can eat healthy to go along with consistent visits you will be looking different in a few months. I purposefully went the whole week before I asked about membership. I really wanted to get a feel for the gym without thinking is this expensive or worth it. Prices vary based on how much you visit, which is to be expected. It is about eight times more expensive than my current gym, but twenty times better. If you can afford it and take advantage of what you pay for then you won't regret it. I can totally see the coaches encouraging you to come in or not miss a day, so you hit your goals. F45 is new so everything inside still has a nice new look and feel. If you are used to doing your own thing at a box gym, this experience is different, but not bad. Classes last about 45 min with one class a week going a full 60 minutes. No more wasting two hours at a gym slowly going between exercises and hearing bro's grunt as they try and out peacock each other. In all honesty you will mostly zone everyone out during your workouts here as you will be working too hard. I am not sure yet if I will join, although I loved my experience, but you should definitely take a look for yourself. I had a great week and you will too.

So far. I'm loving Steel Mill! Honestly, I never had the desire to do CrossFit. I did an On-Ramp…read moreonce when I was living in LA, but really thought it wasn't for me. Eight years later... It just happens that this gym is walking distance from my house because any further and I know that I just wouldn't go. So... CrossFit it is! :) I still drive there... I decided to join the 6-week challenge and (as I write this review), I think it was the best decision I have made for myself in a long, long time. It's not so scary. The program is fantastic as long as you don't fight the Universe and follow your nutrition plan AND do the workouts. It's pretty darn simple: Do what you're supposed to do and have a good attitude. Trust the process... The best things about this gym are the members, coaches and classes. I can definitely say that this has been the most supportive environment I have ever experienced when it comes to going to the gym. Everyone is genuinely supportive and welcoming from day one. Of course it's because they know the hell you're going through while doing the WODs [Workout Of The Day] and struggling through the skills they teach here as a newbie or someone who hasn't worked out consistently (like me) in a good damn while. Perhaps misery loves company? Perhaps, but I think we all enjoy the endorphins...afterwards. I have never seen any judgement here and there are all kinds of people with many shapes, sizes and physical backgrounds that come to this box that will cheer you on to finish that last rep. Really pretty cool and motivating. In addition, they offer plenty of class times and a full gym area complete with machines, weights and all sorts of fun toys to get your butt back into shape. It does get better... Overall, if you're on the fence about joining this CrossFit gym - I would recommend trying the 6-Week Challenge whenever they offer it to see what it's all about and commit to that. I know I had to read reviews on Yelp for over a year to finally decide on coming to this location. Hey. That might be you. Who knows? But I can tell you that I love the coaches who teach at this location and that can make all of the difference in the world. Good humans. Check 'em out!

This is exactly what I expect out of a gym. The place is clean; the machines are plentiful; and…read moreeveryone is there to workout (not mess around). I was there on a short vacation over the New Years holiday but will return soon and patronize Steel Mill again!

My wife and I were visiting Jacksonville for a wedding. We do CrossFit back in Georgia and decided…read moreto do a drop-in workout on a Saturday and LOVED IT! The coach was awesome and so were the other members working out at that time. The gym has top notch equipment. I am a huge stickler when it comes to up-to-date equipment. I could not have been happier about the gym, the coach, and its members. I HIGHLY advise using this gym. It would be my home gym if I lived in the area.

Been doing CrossFit for several years and this is a great box. Love that some of the coaches went…read moreto regionals and trained with some of the best crossfitters in the world. They always ensure you feel welcomed and comfortable. Another added bonus is they have massage therapists, doctor, and a therapist on site as well. Truly a one stop shop for all your needs. All new equipment, huge fan to keep cool, children's room so they can watch tv and play games while your working out...really an all around great box. Highly recommend it

I heard about this gym online after asking people what would be a good gym to drop in while on…read morevacation in Jacksonville. I looked up Crossfit Tailwinds after looking at a couple others and felt that this would be a good fit. Upon entering, I felt at home! Coach Christina and Amy were extremely helpful, welcoming, and kind! They both greeted me and made sure to explain wodify after I mentioned my gym utilizes sugarwod. The workout was difficult but I enjoyed it! I felt that it still fit the programming at my box. After the workout, Coach Christina gave me a tour of the gym and informed me of everything the gym offers- recovery room, nutritionist, and massages! In addition, I stayed for open gym and this box has absolutely everything a person could ask for! Coach Christina worked out at the same time and played great music! I absolutely love this gym and am so sad I don't live in this area. Thank you for having me!!

https://vimeo.com/326462585…read more Great location, awesome energy. Better review to follow.

Our local gym was closed and we were looking for a place to get a quick workout in. My friend let…read moreme know that the CrossFit Black Hive Central location was open where we could drop in for a class. The CrossFit Black Hive location is tucked within the St. John's Industrial Parkway (off St. John's Bluff). Inside it has all of the equipment you would expect from a CrossFit gym. The class we attended was High Intensity but the group were all very welcoming and encouraging (regardless of experience or skill level). It's worth checking out!

Wow! I'm addicted! Jacksonville Fitness Academy has to be one of the best kept secrets in the…read moreJacksonville area! If you're serious about growing physically and pressing past your boundaries safely and professionally, this is the place for you! Led by owners Catherine and Patrick Henigan, their passion and dedication set the tone for a phenomenal experience. The atmosphere is welcoming yet you immediately feel a sense of responsibility to put in work - bring your best. The best part? This facility has a smalltown feel with everything you need to bust your ass and breakthrough to the next level. There are no frills or places to hide. In Catherine's words "this is YOUR workout!" Excellent instruction is provided but the rest is up to you. You have to want it and if you do everything you need is there for you to break past what you think you're capable of and exceed your own expectations. I took the Booty Bootcamp class on Friday evening then got all bold and took the Striking and Conditioning class Saturday morning. I can say that both were tough for me but in the best way! I love the one on one attention to form and how I'm allowed to realize my own potential. Sure I was pushed beyond what I thought I could do. However there was a space where I saw that I needed to decide what I desired because that will help my trainers to better assist me in getting there. I showed up wanting to improve my health by improving my body. I left knowing that there's much more to this for me than that. I'm up for the challenge! It's all about smaller classes for a more personalized and individualized approach. There are also semi-private and private training sessions available in addition to Bad Ass Barre. It's been just about 7 months since the doors opened and I know Jax Fitness Academy will be around for decades to come.

Hidden gem for a workout place in Jacksonville. The trainer knows what he's doing. Prices are…read morenice and a good variety. Recommended to check this place out.