Georgia Strength / Classic City CrossFit / Georgia Barbell Club

Love Georgia Strength!!! These guys have been wonderful at helping me get back to my former fit self. They are really hands on, have great programming that gives you a serious workout and they're super friendly. Fun environment with very good equipment. Very happy to have been able to spend this year getting back in great shape with the Georgia Strength Crew! Would recommend to anyone.

I've been a member here for a year and a half and I am so glad I chose this place and the people here as my Crossfit family! The atmosphere is wonderfully welcoming and I always feel supported and encouraged by the coaches and my fellow athletes. Whether you are looking for a place to really get into a competitive spirit or you are someone like me who just really enjoys the sport and bettering myself, Georgia Strength is where to find it!

I've been a member of Georgia Strength for almost 3 years and continuously look forward to the gym every day. The workouts are always fun, diverse, and consistently challenging. The coaching staff is supportive and incredibly knowledgeable about strength training, Olympic lifting, and Crossfit movements/workouts for individuals at all levels. For individuals that are trying to improve their performance in a sport or specific area, the coaches are fantastic at creating custom workouts. Furthermore, they are great at providing strength and mobility rehab for those with injury. After dislocating my right shoulder while playing soccer, the GS coaches had me doing focused exercises that strengthened the muscles around my shoulder in order to heal and prevent future injury. They also provided scaled and safe workouts so that I could maintain my strength in other muscle groups and continue to get my heart rate up.GS promotes a healthy and smart lifestyle that manifests in the physically and mentally strong people that make up the GS community. I highly recommend Georgia Strength if you’re looking for a gym in Athens that provides first-rate training and a supportive and fun community.

I have been training here for almost 9months now and have loved every minute of it. The coaches are fabulous and so are the athletes that workout here. This is an awesome community of hard working people inside and outside of the gym! This gym has taken my training to the next level. Just to give you an example...The first time I came to Georgia Stregnth was the first time I ever attempted the Snatch in my life and now I can Snatch 160lbs! Their coaching and emphasis on proper form and technique has sculpted me into a pretty decent athlete if I do say so myself! I seriously can't say enough great things about this gym and their athletes! I love my Georgia Strength Family!

Georgia Strength is hands down the best gym in Athens! When I started here in April of 2014 I could barely snatch 100 pounds and could barely clean 125, now I can snatch 143 pounds and clean and jerk 175 pounds!! The progress I have made at this gym as an athlete is remarkable, just this year I qualified and totaled for my first national level weightlifting meet. I could not have done this without the help of Brent and Ali or the other members of the gym always pushing me to be my best. I have also had the joy of working under Brent and Ali and coaching some classes at Georgia Strength, I can truly say I have grown as a coach too. From the FitKids program, the general CrossFit classes, and the master's class this gym has something for everyone and I know that everything will be done according to your specific fitness level. No other place in Athens offers this level of coaching or this level of fitness. I love my Georgia Strength family, and I cannot wait to see what the new year has in store for us!

I've been going to Georgia Strength for about 10 months now and I absolutely love it. Brent and Ali are excellent coaches who complement each other we (think yin & yang) and are always providing great feedback while pushing you further. It doesn't matter if you're experienced or just starting out... Brent and Ali have got you covered.Georgia Strength is just an all around awesome gym with quality coaches and great members.

Best. Gym. Ever.CrossFit has gotten such a bad reputation but trust me when I say that GA Strength is not your average CrossFit gym. The owners of GA Strength, Ali and Brent, genuinely know what they're doing and go above and beyond to ensure that they're teaching people the correct form for everything from Olympic lifts to squats to push-ups, etc.Based on your level of fitness, they modify workouts so you don't over do it or hurt yourself. They don't just throw you straight into a regular CrossFit workout which is awesome because it shows how much they care about ensuring the safety of their clients.Additionally, their emphasis on mastering technique and slowly building up endurance shows how sincerely they want to help you work toward your goals.In my opinion, that is what sets GA Strength apart from other gyms. Ali and Brent really care about helping you achieve your goals as opposed to going to a gym that just tells you what the workout is and expects you to do it without modification or concern for your safety.It's so amazing to be able to go to a gym where you know that the owners actually care about helping you as opposed to just making money off your membership there.So, if you're looking for a gym where the owners/trainers are truly passionate about helping you achieve your goals, GA Strength is the place for you!

This place is awesome. I saw the Crossfit games on ESPN two summers ago and thought to myself, "that looks like a good workout." I decided to take the plunge. One of the best decisions I've ever made. I walked in thinking I was in pretty good shape and quickly learned that was false. Every movement is scalable to any fitness level and Brent knows his stuff. This gym will put you into the best shape of your life.

This is one of the best crossfit gyms I've ever been to and is by far the best anywhere nearby. The facilities are the best you will find for a crossfit gym. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The owner takes an active interest in every members success and encourages us endlessly. Not having contracts makes joining painless. Results are fast and inspiring. Being able to track your improvement on a weekly basis keeps you motivated.

Fantastic people, superb equipment, and a professional space to work it out. From CrossFit to the Olympic lifters Brent has you covered with his experience and expertise. The trainers excel in looking at the whole body making sure you have the proper technique to, not only stay safe, but also to keep making gains and those PR's you’re after. Canine co-trainer Kilo is also a welcome addition to the team as she smothers you with kisses.Personally I've made huge progress toward my goals and have never been stronger. My body works better and performs better because of training at Georgia Strength. Plus, I have been at other places where there wasn't adequate equipment or space and you won't find that problem at Classic City CrossFit.