This review is for the STX free boot camp that they have every Monday and Wednesday: I wasn't ready. Mentally or physically for what went down Wednesday night. I'll try to keep it short. (Yeah right! Lol) Overall- such a GREAT workout, experience and Emily breeze is so awesome!!! The only thing that kept me from quitting..well two things kept me from quitting. Knowing that summer is coming and my booty isn't where it needs to be and sheer will power to just keep going. I almost quit. Like literally said to myself "I can't do this...I so can't do this". And I heard the small inner former athlete say "yes.you.can" so I took another step...one more push up...one more lunge...one more squat. It's a brutal workout. I think we did (well I did because I couldn't do them all) at least 200 squats. I'm sure others did more. I think about 50 or more (I dunno I think I blacked out after a while) push ups, so many sprints, a bear crawl, back pedals, omg...my body was quivering. My mental state was shot....until something clicked and I remembered "yes I can". Sure I didn't do 20 squats at each cone, but I tried to do 15. I just kept moving. Never standing and never cheating myself out of the movement. I push well past my comfort zone. Along with about 200 people. It's a good mix of fitness levels and a great sense of community. I met some great people. Strangers were encouraging each other. The group clapped for those who were coming in last to encourage them. Amazing. By the time we got to the burpee plank series I was spent. I'm glad that was last. The ONLY reason why I'm kicking off a star is because at the end a big muscle guy kick my foot while I was in a modified plank hold (my knees were on the ground and I would alternate left and then right knee) and said "is that your plank?" I said "yes. You don't know my story. You try having stomach surgery" and he walked off. What I SHOULD have said was "is that your face? Oh it is? Then yes. This is my plank" That made me mad and confirmed why I don't xfit. I was judged by my plank and he kicked my foot. So for that, I kick off a star. At least my plank will get better...your face?? *shrugs shoulders* I'm going to go back. I am so happy that I didn't quit. It's challenging and it will help push me past my level of comfort!!! read more

Man oh man! While on our year long travels around the US, we found this FREE bootcamp on Charlotte on the Cheap's site looking for things to do. When I saw that it was co-led by THE Randy Moss, I knew we had to go, being a huge Patriots fan. Since we have been traveling around the US, we have really only been running and getting SOME body weight work in. This class whooped our asses haha! For a class size of about 200 people, it was very well organized! Everyone got a great workout, I felt like I could go ROUGHLY at my own pace, and everyone was very encouraging. I'd like to say that it is an all-levels class, but it really isn't. You would probably be better off with some athletic background or at least average/above average fitness level to keep up. I would be back if I am in the area again! Feel free to follow our travels at www.tandaintheusofa.com! One thing to note, is they do charge $5 to park in their lot, which we did not know. We did see many other people parking on the street perpendicularly across the street. read more

Stax did an amazing special at the end of 2016 to try out their new fitness offerings for FREE. I tried out yoga and hot yoga. Some of these classes filled up faster than others but still register in advance. These classes are 45 minutes but fast paced and taught by well-known instructors I've seen at other Charlotte yoga studios. There are little cubbies for your stuff and a few mats if you don't have your own. Bring a towel and a water bottle, there is a water fountain outside the yoga rooms. This is a great compliment to other workouts or a nice place to stop in for a class if you are in Southend. Maybe not the first place you would think of for yoga - but a good workout nonetheless. read more

After being in Charlotte for two years, I finally tried the free bootcamp on Tuesday night, which occurs every Tuesday and Thursday at 630 pm. Parking is free and everyone meets in the large field behind the building. Considering that it was a blazing 94 degrees outside, I didn't know what to expect...boy was I surprised! There were sooo many people there, and everyone was excited and ready to workout. The warmup in itself was intense, and the workout kicked my butt!! (And that's coming from a former collegiate athlete). Despite the fact that I was sore for days afterwards, I cannot wait to go back!! read more

IMPRESSIVE. I attended their Wednesday FREE Outdoor Bootcamp workout and WOW was this place spectacular!! It's huge, tons of parking (with attendants to help the flow of traffic too!), fun music, and motivating instructors. They have this workout down - especially with the size of the group (100+ people) the program moved along quickly. The instructors were incredibly helpful - first making sure you knew what the exercise was and demonstrating the correct way to do it; plus they would walk around and let you know if you were doing something wrong. Their instructions (from when I could hear them) were clear and direct. They'd encourage doing quality exercises over quantity - everyone went at their own pace. The only downside was it was a bit hard to hear so you'd play follow the leader a lot. They could use a megaphone for sure! I haven't seen the inside yet, but I'll definitely be back! read more

I still don't quite understand what this entire facility is made up of but the FREE bootcamp they offer Mon and Wed is one tough workout. This of course coming from someone who hasn't seen the inside of the gym in over a month. But it didn't look like anyone was breezing through it. Bootcamp happens every Monday and Wed 6:30pm at STAX in the back on a huge field. Running, lunges, pull-ups etc over 100 people working every muscle in their body. Everyone is welcome though they do encourage everyone to register online as the sign in line gets long if you don't. read more

I have been to this facility a few times for the FREE bootcamp on Monday and Wednesdays. Not only is it a killer workout, but the price is right! The facility INSIDE the gym is also amazing. As someone who has been crossfitting for 6+ years, I've been to numerous gyms and this is by far one of the nicest facilities I've been to yet. Top of the line equipment, locker rooms, showers, nicely groomed outdoor fields- this place has it all! read more

This is where Barcelona Youth Program has their training for all their teams, and it used to be great place for family to hang out and watch their kids. But over the last year and a half, it's steadily gone downhill. The new management is in this passive-aggressive stance with everyone connected to the soccer program, and it's rather pathetic. I used to be able to hang out in the cafe area, especially when it's cold, have a beer or snack in the cafe and so some work while the kids practice. The large TV always had games or ESPN playing, but the TV has been dead for months. Over the last year, the cafe is abandoned, the bathrooms are always a mess and usually even the lights are off. There's now a sign that says cleats aren't allowed in the cafe area, but hundreds of kids walk through there every day to get from the parking lot to the fields ---- what's that all about? Are they trying to push the soccer players away? Someone finally took care of all the weeds that were growing around the place and the fields, but for most of the summer, the entire facility was over run with weeds and tall grass. Mowing jobs half-finished. Walking paths not maintained. I hate coming here now, as do a lot of the parents, but the complaints to the Barcelona staff don't seem to do anything. We're looking for another program to go to; for the money we pay, and the Barca program is the most expensive in the city, it's not worth it to put up with Stax. read more

This place is an amazing gym. With so much to offer and the elite staff, you really can't ask for more!

Fantastic training facility! Consistently great WOD's, great coaching, and top of the line equipment! Don't hesitate to join Stax!

The hardest workout of my life at their Bootcamp. I'll definitely be back! This place is amazing and the teamwork here rocks

So far in my total of 8 weeks here I have only positive things to say! The coaches are great especially Erica and Kyle. If you are looking for a great work out on any level they are there showing you how and are very encouraging! I have not taken any other classes other than a 6 week boot camp and the normal Cross fit class but I have heard good things about the others! read more

Tried the Bootcamp, and it was a bit weird. Great workout, very intense. But the culture is off. They opened with some welcomes for the new people, and folks clap for each other, which was perfect. And then Emily Ross-Watson encouraged everyone to stay hydrated, as it was a hot day. Makes sense, and it also aligns with the Rhabdomyolysis waiver that we had to sign pre-workout... specifically recommending hydration. But the head trainer (a meathead who apparently doesn't own any shirts that have sleeves) has a different mindset to both culture and basic hydration. A few folks took water breaks before the "official" water break. Said meathead kicked them out for it. He scolded them for taking a break when everyone else was working. I've been to just about every gym in Charlotte, and the encouragement (and, you know, the exercise science behind it) is always the same - "go at your own pace, take a break if you need it, and then get back into things." And really, that aligns with the opening instruction from Emily. If there's an expectation that people are not allowed to take breaks, then fine - say so at the beginning. It's nonsense to scold/exile people for something that they didn't even know was against the rules. But I don't think it was about rules, or fitness, or water. It's pretty clear that it was about a guy, who for one hour, twice per week, gets to exert control over a group of people who make 2-10 times what he makes. He gets to bark orders, and then gets to dismiss people when they break his unstated rules. It's a classic compensation scenario. What's he compensating for? Who knows. Maybe he's disappointed in his life's trajectory. Maybe he's got ED. Maybe he's still upset that he lost the spelling bee in the third grade. (Or it may be a combination - maybe his ED root cause goes all the way back to that spelling bee loss, and left him with an inability to perform under pressure. It could be all mental, as opposed to urological.) Doesn't matter - point is, be aware that if you go, you'll be getting yelled at by a guy who likely reads at a 9th grade level, so that he can feel better about himself. Or what do I know. Maybe he's a great trainer, and a real teddy bear. And he was just having a bad day, because someone stole the sleeves off of all of his favorite shirts. read more

I go to the bootcamps on mondays and wednesdays and man are they great! Definitely a great workout and great if you dont have time for a gym membership and want to maintain your body. Great way to meet people and who will motivate you to do ur best! read more

Amazing workout on the wednesday bootcamp. Not a crossfitter by any means and I loved this place.

I just moved to Charlotte for the summer and I tried the free bootcamp and it is amazing. From being a newly retired college athlete, I've looked for classes that might challenge me the way that college athletics did and this class is as close as it gets. The coaches push you and are tough, which is something that is sometimes hard to find in your average fitness class. It's great to see the coaches pushing everyone to go beyond what they think their limits are, because almost every time people can physically do a lot more than what their mind might think they can do. It's also great to have everyone encouraging each other to keep pushing and working hard, it makes me feel like I'm on a team again. I am so happy that I've found a challenging class and I will definitely be coming back every week! read more

This is one of the best boot camps I've ever been to.. and it's FREE(on Monday and Wednesday evenings)!! The trainers push you to your limits but are very motivating! Make sure to bring a bottle of water and a sweat rag, you WILL need those! I do not like to do cardio on my own so it's great that their work out consists of lots of running and sprints. It's great for all shapes and sizes, whether you are just beginning to workout or you have been working out for years. Thank you Stax for putting together an awesome yet challenging boot camp every Monday and Wednesday! read more

STAX bootcamp is the easily the hardest but BEST bootcamp in town. I look forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays every week and I feel so accomplished once I am done. Best part of all, it's FREE! read more

Are you tired of gravity pulling your once perky assets down? Sick of your upper arms doing more of the waiving than you? Ready for your stomach to be in tip top shape for body shots? (kidding... unless that's your thing). Well.... come try the Stax Bootcamp for free. Wait, did you say free?? yes... free! Why would you not come out, meet some really cool people, get out in the fresh air and sun to get your vitamin D intake for the day (so really, this is good for your health...you're welcome) and get in shape. It's really fun...yes I said fun (don't roll your eyes at me, I saw that). I've been going since they started and it's a wonderful hour of torture, I mean working out, and everyone is so nice and supportive.. even when those fabulous coaches of ours are drilling us. Come on out! what else better do you have to do on a Tuesday and Thursday night? See you there! read more

Greatest boot camp in Charlotte! Motivated trainers plus positive peer pressure to get to your best self...there is no QUIT at Stax boot camp...bring your whole work out team and get to the next level in fitness every Monday and Wednesday read more