Amazing coaching! Coach Chris pays attention to detail, and members are not only super fit, but super welcoming. Really enjoyed my visit. It is now called Sloth Fit, but there is no sloths there, and instead top notch athletes and coaching. A powerhouse of a small gym, but what a mighty gym it is. Thanks for the amazing workout and hospitality! read more

One of the largest, cleanest gyms I've seen. Has a children's area, large outdoor lot, and nice/new equipment, tons of rowers...I could go on. Just do it and go check it out! read more

The previous review said it best, great gym- even better coaches! I was intimated getting started since most people in my class were longtime crossfiters but the coaches have 100% made me comfortable being at the level I am. This place has some seriously awesome energy. read more

I can't believe I never reviewed my gym. I've been going to Woodward Crossfit since January, when they merged with Crossfit ATX. I've been to a lot of different Crossfit gyms across the US and I can say that Woodward is a very good gym. The facility is pretty damn nice. When you walk in there is the front office on the right and some cubbies on the left. A few feet forward and you'll have the kids playroom on the left. Thankfully, this keeps the little buggers out from underneath our barbells. Then you have the C2 rowing machines (~8-10), some Dynamax medballs, and various other fun machines (skiing thingies,etc). Next room is the main workout room. This room has your weights, boards, etc. There is also a small kitchen attached. Next up, O-lifting room that has more weights, etc. This room is typically used only by the o-lifting folks and Oleg Kechko, the coach (and former olympian). On the left hand side you have more bathrooms (there are four in total - 2 showers) and a lounge. There is even an area outside where you can do your WODs (workout of the day) or stretch. The outside area has rubber horse stall mats that you can workout on. The coaches are good and all have been through multiple certifications. The pricing is pretty darn reasonable for a Crossfit gym in Austin. There are a few gyms here in town where you are going to spend $200+ for 3 days a week. Here it's $150 a month for 3 days a week. Plus, they have free WODs every Saturday at 10am. Beyond that, they host quite a few events to help reach out to the community. On Saturday, I volunteered in the "Women's Throwdown for a Cure" (to cancer). They have cookouts occasionally and host events about eating right, etc. Check it out if you can drag yourself out of bed at 10am on a Saturday. You won't be disappointed. read more

I went to a free workout here (every Saturday I believe) and really enjoyed it. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, and the members are all very nice supportive peeps. All levels and members and non-members alike were represented which made me (and other newcomers I suspect) feel comfortable. I gotta say, this gym is HUGE. They have a whole separate room for childcare, a room for equipment and rowing, a general purpose room, an Olympic lifting room with 6 platforms, and a sizeable outside area with flooring - yowza! Two bathrooms, a kitchen, and office space to boot. One of the biggest gyms I've been in. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars because I work out and also coach at CrossfitAustin. Ok, so maybe that not fair, but anyone who has a problem with it can challenge me to a pull up contest ;-) PS. My boyfriend works out here on the regular and I have been back several times. I also participated in the Throwdown for a Cure, and Woodward put on a hell of an event!! (I have been to a few of their social events too and been very welcome.) PPS. Sometimes they have free Oly lifting on Sundays with resident Bealrus badass Oleg Kechko. read more

I enjoyed my time at Woodward for the last year or so. I moved to a new city, and when I emailed to cancel my membership a few days before leaving, was told there is a 30 day cancellation policy and I'll be charged for the next month (during which I'm in a new city). For a $150-$200 a month gym, that is absurd. For reference, Time Warner Cable (a company with a horrible customer service rating) let me cancel the day that I called them, and they actually have to disconnect equipment. My apartment only required 30 days, and they have to find new tenants! While you do get a better quality gym than golds or 24 hr fitness for your (significantly higher) cost, don't expect them to put any less effort into extracting every last penny out of you they can. Read the fine print, maybe by now they've added in some extra cancellation fees or something as well. Really wish I could've given them a better review... read more

Great gym and even better coaches. Multiple classes offered to fit any schedule. Coaches are amazing, they can work with any level. They will modify and scale to make anyone comfortable and safe. Highly recommended for all levels. read more

If you looking for a gym where you can test your personal limits while gaining maximum results, look no further than Woodward Crossfit! The trainers are top notch. They elevate your workouts to maximum efficiency! read more

I'm always bouncing around from city to city because of work and wanted to find a good box in my hometown (Austin). Woodward is definitely my home box. I tried them out and was convinced this would be it. Everyone here is extremely friendly and it's easy to make friends. Most importantly though, these guys know their stuff and have different options with your membership. They made some significant corrections to my form while I've been there which have helped me improve exponentially and reduce injury's stemming from years of bad habits. Anyway, I won't make this too long; the staff is knowledgeable/friendly, the class times are accessible, the facilities are great (they even have a section just for power lifting), and the prices are fair. I am extremely happy with my experience there. Side note: they have child care of some kind in the front office. I don't have kids so I don't know the details. read more

My personal experience at Woodward Crossfit has been an incredible one and I recommend anyone interested in Crossfit to try out THIS gym! This gym is flexible and will fit a very broad spectrum of fitness goals and objectives. If you're looking for basic fitness or something more advanced Woodward Crossfit should be FIRST on your list of Crossfit gyms to evaluate. The staff at Woodward Crossfit cares about the community and the success of their individual athletes and make sure that it IS a place for anyone looking to get in shape, have fun or be competitive. Flexible schedules and very reasonable prices are also a huge plus at Woodward Crossfit. If you've been wondering what all the fuss is about when it comes to Crossfit, come check out one of the free community workouts and experience what Crossfit is all about in a great environment that should be a fit for just about anyone. read more

Crossfit ended up not being for me - at least not at this time - but this location is great. Everyone on the staff was friendly and helpful. The people I dealt with went out of their way to help you succeed. I would love to return one day. The staff was knowledgeable and able to adapt the workouts to accommodate individual needs. I was very impressed. read more

Best gym I've ever been to , dedicated and experienced coaches take the time to train correctly. Clean and updated facility with a welcoming atmosphere. read more

Curious!? Come find out with Woodward Crossfit is all about. I dare you! In my opinion, you will get a great workout with great coaching! read more

I've been with Woodward for over 2 years and my experience has been incredible. As a busy mom and professional, I know I can always come and let my hair down and just be me. I've made a core group of friends that keep me accountable and the coaches work with your own personal goals. Also the gym works hard to create a family and regularly host outings and events to get know each other on another level. I've also seen them celebrate births, weddings, and offer condolences of both clients and coaches. Woodward takes care of you in a way I've never seen other places do. I even feel comfortable bringing my children with me in the evening. There's a little children's room where they can do their homework or play with other children. Matt's (the owner) mom watches the kids in the evening. I feel like I'm leaving them with my own mom or grandma. I highly recommend Woodward Crossfit for any level of fitness! read more

I've been going here for almost a year and I absolutely love it. I've made huge progress in my training and the coaches are amazing. They're dedicated to my progress and are there for me every step of the way of my CrossFit journey. The community is awesome and everyone is really friendly and willing to help and encourage each other. If you're looking to make some changes or get better at your current training, this is the place to go! read more

This is a great gym that has a real family feel to it. The classes aren't too big and the fitness levels vary from mildly fit, up to Crossfit games competitive. Matt, the owner, does a great job of teaching the movements and every class is challenging. And with the addition of an Olympic lifting coach and Endurance classes - this gym has a little bit of everything. There will also be a kids center at this location (doesn't effect me) but the kids facilities look nice as well. Currently offers morning and evening classes, with a noon class on the way. read more

The coaching staff and athletes at this "gem" welcomed me with open arms while visiting Austin for a week! They offer excellent programming and make consistent efforts to offer advice and correct form and technique. I highly recommend this gym if you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced Crossfitter! read more

I started at Woodward Crossfit in November of 2011, after about a five year hiatus from any kind of meaningful physical activity, barring the occasional workout DVD. Pam is a wonderful coach and it's because of her and the Crossfit community that I've stayed with the program for so long!! Not to mention that I like my new body. For those of who think Crossfit is too extreme, think again. All exercises can be scaled and Pam, the other coaches, and the class are extremely supportive. At first, I was definitely a fish out of water! Push ups, what? Pull ups, huh? Pistols, that's just insane. I've felt like I needed to pass out/puke or both on many occasions. But after you get through the first six weeks it gets better. Eight months later my body has completely transformed. I just turned 40 and I joined Crossfit to have more energy and strength to play with my kids (5 yrs and 2 yrs). I can lift my 35lb son over my head (over and over and over) to his extreme enjoyment. Before I didn't even like to carry him b/c he was too heavy. read more

Best workout I've ever had! I've tried dieting and so many different work-outs/gyms but I've seen the most results at Woodward Crossfit!! The coaches are all really nice and helpful and know so much about fitness and nutrition. They have "FREE" community work-outs on Saturday that really get you moving no matter what shape your in. I have never "enjoyed" working out but now I wouldn't miss a day! read more

Very friendly and professional staff, I've been here for more than 4 months and they still have the patience to explain every exercise like it's my first day. read more

Wonderful gym, excellent coaches, great environment! I was completely new to crossfit and everyone there was super friendly and very helpful. read more

The Woodward family is fantastic, and that's how it feels to be a client here. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and push you to your limit and past it. The facilities are the biggest and best in Austin, and the class schedules are so flexible you can always drop in at a different time if you miss your regular class. CrossFit itself can't be match elsewhere. What makes it even better is the atmosphere at Woodward - everyone is there to encourage each other and congratulate you when you're laying on your back trying to get your breath back after a 10 minute sprint workout. I've been to bigger gyms and never enjoyed my time more than at Woodward. Come give it a go, you will get stronger, faster, and have a great time doing it! read more

I've been coming to Woodward CrossFit for just over six months now, and I absolutely love it. The facilities are great, the coaching staff is wonderful, and the community is better than I ever thought. My Emotional Response to Woodward CrossFit: I can't fully express how lucky I am to be at WC. When I started I had no idea what CrossFit was - I just wanted to lose weight and build muscle and they had good ratings so I thought I'd check it out. I've made amazing progress in the past half year - dropping some weight, building a lot of muscle, improving my form, and feeling a lot better about myself. When I started I thought this would never work for me - I'd be fat and non-athletic forever. I have a long way to go to be truly fit, but Woodward CrossFit has helped me change my life in regards to "working out" and being healthy. About The OG (Original location on Quitman): Yes, it's in the middle of the sketchiest bunch of metal sided buildings I've ever seen. Don't let that discourage you. It's an amazing box (gym). There are showers, a kid's room, and plenty of indoor and outdoor space for the WODs. About WW2 (2nd location on Anderson Mill): Yes, it's in a tiny strip mall next to a quilting store and a dollar store. Don't let that discourage you. It's also an amazing box. It's a more intimate setting and doesn't have some of the features of The OG, but I love it. (Big shout-outs to Jaz and Justin!) For CrossFitters: All the coaches know their stuff and will make you focus on both form and intensity. They know what they're doing here. The OG is huge for a box! WW2 is smaller, and is currently in the process of getting more equipment. If you want bigger and open air, try the OG. If you want something currently a little smaller, come over to WW2. For Non-CrossFitters: CrossFit is kind of trendy right now. But Woodward is not an "overnight" place that popped up because CrossFit got cool all of a sudden. You will get proper coaching at either of the locations. They'll make sure that your form is good so that you don't hurt yourself and they'll help you set and meet your goals. Do not be put off by the word "class" here - this isn't a 30+ person class where you're not going to know what you're doing and will be ignored. Classes are smaller than that and you'll get attention. For Non- or Former Athletic People: I'll cut to the chase - I'm a heavy/chubby/fat/overweight lady who hasn't been athletic since high school. When I first drove by The OG and saw people flipping tires and climbing ropes I kept right on driving. "Not a chance." I said. But I went back and talked to them and changed my mind about doing CrossFit. It sounds cliché, but anyone can do this. CrossFit is scalable, which means that you don't have to be hardcore and lift 100 pounds your first day. I expected all the attractive, fit people who go to Woodward to be like the mean kids in gym class who picked me last for everything. It is the exact opposite. It's a competitive environment, but you're really only competing with yourself. (And if you're fat like me, it's the most judgement-free place I've ever experienced. For real.) For Parents: The OG has a good sized kid's room. It's not an "official" daycare with teachers and programming and stuff like that, but it's somewhere where your kids can sit and read or watch tv or play with the toys. I don't have kids, but I am so impressed that Matt had decided to include a kid's room. For Women: I can't speak for all women, but I was kind of scared to come to a gym when I started here. I worried that going to a gym would be just another experience in competing with dudes for space and with the other ladies to look good. I was totally wrong and I realized that the minute I walked in. Yeah, there are a lot of big, muscular dudes. There are also a lot of big, muscular ladies. And it's awesome. I didn't know this coming in, but CrossFit culture is extremely gender inclusive. You are not going to be thought less of here (in CrossFit or at Woodward) because you're a woman. Quick story: on that day that I decided to walk into The OG with my husband and check out "that scary looking gym" we were shown around the gym by Coach Mike. He was tall and fit and struck me as a pretty typical "fit guy." I kind of expected him to talk mostly to my husband and for him to sell the place to him, not me. I was dead wrong. Mike actually looked me in the eye when he talked to me and equally divided his attention between the two of us. He also didn't bat an eye when I said I didn't want to get "toned," but wanted to build muscle instead. That was new for me. It meant a lot to me to be taken just as seriously in an athletic setting as my husband was. But that's how it is at Woodward CrossFit. And, if this is something that appeals to you, The OG has ladies-only classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I've never been to them, but I hear it's a popular class! To Sum Up: I can't recommend it enough! read more

Best Crossfit gym I've been to, and I've been to a bunch of them! Best coaches and affordable classes! Best experience I've ever had with Crossfit read more

Welcome to the Crossfit Cult. It's hard to describe the impact Woodward Crossfit has had on me. I've struggled for years to work out on a consistent basis and enjoy it. Working out was something that I had to force myself to do. All that has changed since joining Woodward. Some might call it insane, but I love crossfit. I look forward to the workouts and enjoy the community. Everyday is different at Woodward and you'll never get bored. Great people, great coaches, and lots of encouragement. I have never seen results like I have with Woodward Crossfit. That is not an exaggeration. I am getting stronger, fitter, and my physique is actually changing. Can't say enough good things about Woodward. read more

I am from Lubbock Texas but have spent two weekends with the Woodward staff over the past 6 months for extra training. I have learned new skills and spent invaluable time with multiple coaches both times I have been there. Matt Woodward is running an excellent organization employing coaches specializing in gymnastics, running and Olympic lifting. The Olympic coach, Oleg, spent two hours with me on a Sunday and would have done it for free had I not forced a few $20 in his hand. If you are looking for a CrossFit or Olympic lifting gym in Austin I would look no further. read more

I've been going here for about 6 months and love it! Everyone is supportive and friendly; it's a great atmosphere in which to get fitter, stronger and faster. The Saturday workouts are a lot of fun. read more

My wife and I moved in from Dallas about seven months ago. We joined Woodward CrossFit and were blown away. At first it seemed like your normal box. You would go in, do the WOD and then leave. However, that is not the case here. You learn and notice very quickly how close each member is to one another. You find out that the coaches are not just regular coaches, but coaches that have been to regionals. You find out that the people you work out with are also regional athletes. However, the best thing about all is how humble they are. How willing everyone is to help, from keeping an eye on your kid to helping you with technique. It puts a lot of things into perspective. Coach Mike shows up every day with a smile, he will stay late to help you get better. He pushes you to do the impossible. Since he has coached me, I learned how to do rope climbs, muscle ups, bar muscle ups, PR'd on my back squat, front squat, push press, technique with stones. By the way, did I mentioned I have had bilateral hip replacement surgery? I was told I would never be able to run, lift, or move the way I am doing today and with the help of Mike and Woodward coaches, I have come to see that nothing is impossible. No where will you be able to find a box lead with better coaching, with the humility, and dive Woodward displays. With that said, if I can do it, I know everyone else can too. It is never too late to start. If a person like me with recent hip replacement surgery can do it; there is no doubt in my mind anyone can't. Jisselle working out with Dad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBofdvnCShU David Learning How to Walk - First Steps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwE87xhYqMk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn3uR8wRLa4 David Bar Muscle-Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRB21okaPH8 read more

I recently got married and my husband told me he didn't want to become the stereotypical married couple who becomes complacent and "happy" and somehow let themselves go. So, we set ourselves on a quest to become fit, healthy and happy. We wanted something personal and motivating so we could stick with it. We were really close to hiring a personal trainer, luckily my husband's friend told us about Woodward Crossfit. He told him it was something we would really enjoy and to just give it a shot since we had nothing to loose. We had no idea what to expect and jumped face first into it. That has been the best choice we have made together since being married. Now, when getting there I was really intimidated. They were doing things I never even imagined trying because it seemed impossible. I was wrong. All the personal attention you get is better than getting a personal trainer. What's even better is that everyone is so motivating. From your coach to your neighbor, everyone is pushing each other to the best of their abilities. Two weeks ago I did my first box jump and I was so proud of myself as were my workout buddies and coach. You will have to see for yourself. You will push yourself further than you ever imagined! read more

If you are considering a Crossfit box in Austin, it should be Woodward...the place is huge, and offers more than your average gym. I was welcomed with open arms and felt super comfortable being the newbie in classes right away! There are all types f people in each class, and the coaches are awesome. They are very skilled at knowing when you might need a little push, or where to scale you back to your individual abilities. The price is right here too, I go 5X a week for 175, that beats any other Crossfit box around. They also offer strength and Olympic lifting programs as well...Just try out a free workout on a Saturday morning, WOODWARD CROSSFIT ROCKS!!! read more

The crew is awesome. Your peers will motivate you and your instructor will constanly challenge you to your limits. It's a team sport at Woodward Crossfit. There is nothing that the owner, Matt can not do...and, he'll funnel that passion and belief into you. Woodward Crossfit is the best place around. If you want more out of you - sign up TODAY! read more

Matt has established an exceptional fitness program and Mike is an excellent coach. I was brand new to the Crossfit program 8 months ago - I've lost 17 lbs, have taken 12 minutes off my 1/2 Marathon time (now under 1:50) and feel like I'm in the best shape I've been in in years. Mike does an excellent job ramping those on his team in both the workout movements / technique and intensity so that the workouts are challenging but not overwhelming, and he really makes everyone feel like they're part of the team - definitely a great atmosphere at Woodward Crossfit. If you're procrastinating about getting in shape / losing weight / completely changing your outlook on fitness (like I was for years), go to Woodward Crossfit - try one workout - talk to Matt and Mike - there's no better program / gym in Austin. read more

I Love Woodward Crossfit!!!! Coach Pam and Coach Dawn Marie are the BEST! When I hear about other workouts, I think to myself "If I told them everything I did this morning at 5:30, they would think I'm crazy!!"! It is always amazing what my body can be pushed to do in an encouraging and fun environment. The coaches are encouraging while giving great instruction on proper techniques and help you to adapt according to your abililities. Class sizes are just right with room to grow and lots of personal attention! read more