So why us?
At CrossFit SSI we have one goal in mind and that is to help YOU. It is our priority to guide you through the improvement of your fitness. Our staff of coaches are passionate about improving your health! We strive to offer an environment that will help each athlete strengthen themselves physically AND mentally. To learn more about our staff, check out the coaches tab!
We want YOU to be a part of the CFSSI community. We believe that when fitness is a part of your everyday lifestyle you will be changed. At CFSSI, we want to be the catalyst that brings about that change in your life. Here you will find friends that love training with people who have the same mindset, and believe that being challenged and motivated allows a person to reach their fullest potential in any area of their life.
We have had countless people come into our gym and make the decision to change their lives for the better and results speak for themselves.
David Yarborough - member since 2016 “CrossFit St. Simons has been more than a place to workout, but it has also been a family. I love the people I get to see at the box everyday, as well as the results I see in the gym. I really appreciate the coaching and encouragement I have received to help me learn new movements and reach my fitness goals. I am in the best shape of my life since my college days, and I love that every day, the workouts are unique and different while focusing on total body fitness. The variety keeps it fun, and yet I know there is a method behind the madness!”
Mike Harden - member since 2013 "I started Crossfit SSI a few years ago to get back into competing in something athletic again. I had lifted and trained using several different methods before and little did I know the difference the programming would make. It was an extremely humbling experience learning new techniques. I can now say that I am stronger and in better shape than I was when I was playing competitive sports at a younger age. The results are a given, but the since of community and friendship is the best part of Crossfit SSI. I met my amazing wife and some of my best friends through crossfit."
What is CrossFIt?
CrossFit is a fitness program designed using functional movements to improve your well being. By definition CrossFit is constantly varied movements performed at high intensity. Here is a short video that further explains what CrossFit is…
David Richardson - member since 2015 “If you are looking for a great community, positive atmosphere and programming that is scientifically based, CFSSI is the place to be. I have been a member for over 2yrs now and the experience continues to get better. Continuing to learn more about functional movement has also made me a better physical therapist.” – David Richardson
What is so special about CrossFit?
The obvious answer to this question is to get in shape. Getting in shape is definitely the right answer, but it’s not the only answer. What separates CFSSI from other gyms is the community. At CFSSI you’re never alone. One of the most fun aspects of working out here is suffering through the workouts TOGETHER. Since its beginning, CFSSI has developed an amazing community of athletes. What makes the community so great is that it is made up so many different kinds of people. Our community includes doctors, construction workers, teachers, chefs, moms, dads, kids and many other professions! CFSSI brings these people together to work hard and get healthy! THAT is what makes CFSSI so special.
Mary Amiano - member since 2016 “I have been doing CrossFit at CrossFit SSI for a year now. The reason I love CFSSI is that I like the challenges it offers. The variety and the purpose for each exercise gives meaning to the workouts. I enjoy doing exercises that I've never done before, meeting new friends and the camaraderie in the CrossFit community. The box has a great atmosphere with coaches who encourage everyone to strive for their best.”
How do you get started?
One of the hardest parts of starting crossfit is walking in the door for the first time. We want you help you take the first step. Here at CFSSI, our coaches are dedicated to guiding you through your fitness journey. There is no judgment when you walk in the door. We accept all levels of fitness! If you are a first timer or new to CrossFit, we offer an On-Ramp beginners class to teach you the basics and the foundational movements of CrossFit. For more information on our beginners course, give us a call! If you have experience in CrossFit, then you are welcome to go straight to our classes.
Mary Catherine Sexton- member since 2016 "I am a runner. Running has always been my exercise of choice, and it has kept me fit. As a 35 year old mother of two I was finding that running was no longer enough to keep me as fit as I would like. I was putting on weight, and I was feeling exhausted most of the time. I knew something had to change with my exercise routine.
After being extremely hesitant about the CrossFit world, I decided to give CrossFit St Simons a try in October of 2016. I walked into the box knowing very little about Olympic lifting and CrossFit in general. Coach Hamilton was great at assessing my fitness level, teaching me the correct technique for every one of the typical CrossFit moves, and modifying the workout to ease me into their program. After a short period of time I was extremely comfortable with all of the movements, and I have continue to grow stronger and more fit. I also have much more energy than I did the first time I walked thru CrossFit Saint Simons' doors.
Hamilton has not only helped me by coaching my exercise, but he has also assisted me by creating a custom meal plan based upon my weight, my daily schedule, and my fitness goals. With Hamiltons fitness and nutrition coaching I have gained an an amazing amount of strength and muscle, and I have lost ten pounds. I was fearful of "bulking" from CrossFit, but that hasn't happened. My body is becoming more trim, and my muscles are becoming more defined. Also, my running has improved. In February I was able to complete my fourth half marathon with very little run training. I was able to keep myself injury free, and I know I owe that to my increased muscle strength and endurance from my CrossFit work outs.
Hamilton is an amazing coach. He encourages me when I need it, but I don't feel pushed beyond my limitations. He is extremely good at giving each of us individualized attention during our workouts, and he has been great at helping me work through injuries. I enjoy the other box members, and I genuinely look forward to working out every day. Hamilton has done an amazing job of creating a warm, friendly, and fun atmosphere; our CrossFit Saint Simons group feels like a big family.
I made a fantastic decision when I decided to start CrossFit. Give CrossFit SSI a try - you won't regret it."
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