AK CrossFit

Want to actually get fit? Start here.
This gym is professional but very welcoming and it feels great to be a part of a small but committed community.
I was afraid that I had to already be fit and strong to join, but they assured me to come as I was and they would help me work towards my goals. True to their word, they have ever since. Their foundations class is super helpful because it teaches the correct (and safe) version of each exercise that you’ll use for workouts. They also have handy planning apps and workout trackers for my iPhone, so that’s a cherry on top.
Bottom line, this gym is clean, friendly, diverse, unpretentious, and professional.
Like I asked: Want to actually get fit? Start here.

Ak crossfit is just amazing. I have been going to AK Crossfit for over an year now and decided it’s high time I need to post a review for this place.
The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and competitive. The have a 1 on 1 meetng with you before you join and try to understand your goals and guide you towards achieving them. They give personal attention to every single person and know what your limitations are. Their programming is so good my body cries after every single wod. The facility is huge and has quality equipment. They keep conducting various events like Christmas party, BBQ parties, wine and wods, Bros and brews etc which helps in socializing with other people. They also help you in achieving goals by conducting nutritional challenges which gears you towards healthy eating. It is also one of the few certified Starting Strength gyms in the country and they have a program where you can get stronger.
You can also avail other classes like Kickboxing, karate, kettle bell training, laughing yoga, silks etc all on the same membership.
AK has been more of a family to me than a box. I would recommend this place to anybody who is looking for a crossfit in the area.
P.S — they have showers!

AK CrossFit is unreal! As a CrossFit owner in Salt Lake City, Utah, any time I’m on the road I try to find a box that I can train at, and I was lucky enough to run into Jeff and Heidi at AK CrossFit…
Olympic lifts are dynamic, and without proper care and coaching can be scary and dangerous. But not at AK CrossFit… They’ve got the form down, and they care enough to make sure you do it right, have fun and breathe hard.
I would recommend this gym to anyone looking to get in shape, have fun, work out in a supportive team environment and do it all safely!

My boyfriend and I dropped in to AK CrossFit two days in a row when we were traveling through Atlanta. The space was great — clean, roomy, and plenty of equipment.
The first day, our WOD got cut short but it was no big deal since we just went back the next morning. Everyone was really nice and friendly, the coaches and the athletes. On the second day, we took some time after class to change and the owner (I think his name was Jeff) stopped by to say hi and invited us back any time. Pretty awesome of him! We bought shirts to remember AK by and it’s become a regular in my «workout shirt» rotation. If you’re visiting Atlanta, definitely pop in to AK CF to WOD!

I have been doing CrossFit for about 5 months now and I really like it. In the past my only luck with sticking with a workout routine was having a trainer, which everyone knows is extremely expensive.
After the New Year I decided to get my lazy butt into gear, I had been to Atlanta Kick before for their kick boxing classes, but a friend had told me how much she loved Cross Fit, so I thought I would give it a try.
At first, I won’t lie, I thought the workouts really tough, but I am glad I stuck it out and kept with it. After the first month or so I got really into it and now I absolutely love it. I started watching my diet a lot when I started and since then have lost a good 10 – 15 lbs. and have definitely gained muscle and definition.
The workouts change every day and are mostly 15 – 45 minutes long, which I really like. You wouldn’t think you could get your butt kicked in 15 minutes, but trust me you can. They generally consist of cardio, weights and resistance type stuff. Everyone does the same workout, but you adjust them to your fitness level.
What I like most about it other than the length of workouts is that it is comparable to having a personal trainer for a fraction of the cost. I go mainly to the 9:45am slot and there are roughly 5 – 10 people there on average, maybe more in the Summer time as people’s schedules change. So you can get as much personal attention as you want/​need. The staff is always fantastic, it’s sort of like a little community, you make friends that are on your workout schedule, etc. so it’s much easier to come every day. I hated going to LA Fitness, it was so boring, so I basically never went, lol!
If you join AK Crossfit the kickboxing classes are included in your membership. They also have a lot of extra activities like boot camps you can attend at various Atlanta parks, yoga sessions, food/​diet workshops, etc.
I guess that’s pretty much it, if you are really serious about getting into shape and have done the $ 30/​mo. LA Fitness type memberships over and over again and failed (like me), give AK Crossfit a try. When I started there was a 30 day trial period, I’m not sure if they still do that, but if so you have nothing to lose!

I played sports in high school and college since graduating it’s been so hard to try and find a challenging group of people who are just as dedicated to self improvement and competitiveness as I have become.
Joining AK CrossFit is just what I was looking for. Here each person is both a player and a coach in some way. Whether it be nutrition, new skills (in gymnastics, weightlifting, cardio, martial arts, etc), or self discipline everyone has something to offer. Friends are achieved at a handshake and improvement is given with any amount of effort.
I love that workouts vary greatly every day and that everybody is working hard to the same goals that I have. More so I am grateful of the attention to detail the trainers at this Gym have, watching you at every moment from the second you step in the door and making suggestions to keep you safe, having fun, and healthy.
Hope to see new members every day!

I found my way to Crossfit when I was looking for ways to get in extra workouts beyond bootcamp and running, and I immediately fell in love. The thing I find appealing about the workouts is how hard of a workout I can get in a much shorter period of time. Most workouts are 20 minutes or less, and I always feel like I get my butt kicked. Many of the workouts include weights, which is a nice change compared to running/​bootcamp. But the Crossfit workouts lack the boring elements you find lifting weights at a regular gym. You’re always working out with a group, so there are people there to give you a motivational boost if you’re lacking it. Crossfit workouts scale based upon your level of fitness, so don’t feel like you have to be some sort of fitness freak to fit in.
The thing that sets Atlanta Kick (AK) apart from other Crossfit gyms is the people. The trainers are top notch, and are very focused on making sure that your form is correct and that you are stepping outside of the comfort zone at every workout. Beyond their technical proficiency, they are great people. They’ve always made me feel like a welcome friend, rather than some sort of random member. When I’ve been MIA due to work/​travel schedules, I can be sure that I’ll get an email to make sure that I’m ok and wondering when I’m coming back to workout. I can’t say enough about what they’ve done for me.

Thought it would be a good time to update my review. So I’ve been a crossfitter for almost a year and a half now and I still have so much love and passion for the CrossFit program and this gym! I’ve been able to accomplish many personal goals:
— I am the smallest I’ve ever been! I now weigh around 160 lbs, have a 29 inch waist and can wear a size small t-​shirt!
— I’ve been the fittest I’ve ever been in my life! I’m fast, strong and have excellent endurance. I’m still working on my flexibility but will eventually get there.
— Changed my life. Probably the most important… I feel like a new person and feel like I can accomplish anything. I want the best that life offers and I’m not afraid to seize it. I eat clean with the Paleo Diet, I have a very positive attitude, I’m confident and know what I want in life. I thank CrossFit for this!
AK CrossFit to this very day is an amazing box. All of the trainers are amazing, knowledgeable and skilled. The members are the BEST and it’s great that the gym coordinates multiple social events throughout the month to truly connect us like a family. I love that we have a team of athletes that love to compete and will travel to competitions to show the other gyms our skills and love for AK CrossFit. I enjoy that we are all there to help one another achieve goals and push one another to be the best athlete possible.
If you’re looking for a CrossFit gym, I highly recommend AK CrossFit. Check out a free class or come to bring a friend day. If you want to switch up your workout routine, Kickboxing, Karate and MMA is also included with your membership.
Change your life, see your potential, release your inner firebreather… LIVE, LOVE, CrossFit!

I joined AK CrossFit after looking for an exercise régime that would supplement my too infrequent kayak training. Living and working in and around the city I wasn’t getting to paddle more than once or twice a week, and that wasn’t going to put me in shape for my annual pilgrimage to San Francisco for the US Surfski Championships.
I’m one of those people who don’t train effectively alone (I do much better with a friend/​group/​squad/​coach) and I wanted an activity I could do during the week that didn’t take too much time but delivered effective results.
After eliminating some of the usual suspects (gym, running) I found myself at AK CrossFit’s Miami Circle location one morning for a Foundations class and haven’t looked back since.
CrossFit workouts are short (usually around 20 mins), intense (you’re always against the clock) and varied (combinations of weightlifting, gymnastic and cardio movements). I’ve seen strength, fitness and body comp improvements — who would have thought I’d be climbing and jumping like a kid again, never mind doing Olympic lifts.
As for AK CrossFit itself I can recommend the staff as friendly, professional and engaged. They emphasize proper technique (important to avoid injury) and always offer encouragement. Although there is a competitive element at our box (who doesn’t want to make the benchmark board) AK CrossFit avoids the machismo that seems to accompany some CrossFit affiliates. Communication is good (website, FB) and they encourage a holistic approach to wellness (diet, lifestyle, etc).
All I can say is give it a try — it changed my life.

I developed a fitness addiction and became a CrossFit groupie after my first workout last January when AKCrossFit opened. CrossFit marked the beginning of a change in my approach to life, food, and physical fitness.
Having a career that absorbs most of my time, it is very hard for me to spend an hour running or an hour or two in the gym. Therefore, the short intense workouts are one of the best things about CrossFit. I can generally get in an amazing full body workout in about 20 to 30 mins. My CrossFit experience at AK has shown me some of my greatest strengths as well as my biggest weaknesses.
AKCrossFit is a great place to start CrossFit because there is great attention paid to form and the fundamental movements of CrossFit, so as you improve and challenge yourself you are doing the workouts to reduce injury and perform at the highest possible level. CrossFit is not just for people who have been working out for a long time (and even if you have you will probably see, as I did, that you aren’t in as good a shape as you think!) everything can be scaled and made to fit your fitness level and goals.
The coaches/​trainers and people at AKCrossFit are great and have become some of my closest friends. There isn’t quite an experience like CrossFit especially when you do it at AKCrossFit — come give a try, I’m sure you’ll get addicted too!

I’ve tried lots of workout programs before, and this one is truly addictive. It’s incredible to work out for such a brief period of time (many workouts are about 15 – 30 minutes long), and feel like I got my butt kicked! It’s amazing. No more boring treadmills or ellipticals. The workouts are always interesting, and because I’m learning new skills — I know I’ll never get bored.
I’ve tried other CrossFit gyms in Atlanta, and the thing that makes AK CrossFit unique is their special attention to beginners. CrossFit style workouts are simple, but not easy, and the coaches and staff make sure that everyone is moving in a way that is super safe and allows you to get the most out of your workout.
I’d recommend this gym /​program to anyone who is interested in getting into great shape, improving their health, and making new friends.
Oh, and if you have kids, they also offer a CrossFit Kids program too! Get the whole family in shape together! :)

It REALLY Works!
I’ve been doing Crossfit at AK Crossfit for a few months and I absolutely LOVE IT! The staff along with the fellow members are the best that I have encountered, better than those lame gyms (LA FITNESS!!)
The exercises are challenging but very rewarding, most range from 15 minutes to 50 minutes. I have had GREAT results (lost 30 lbs and 3 dress sizes in 3 months) and I am truly addicted to the workouts.
Membership price is fair and is unlimited and also includes Unlimited Kickboxing at Atlanta Kick and 2 free Karate classes as well. If you want something challenging, rewarding, quick with a great group of people come to AK Crossfit!