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I drop-in to a lot of gyms and this was one of the nicest spots I’ve ever been too. I highly recommend this place!

This CrossFit affiliate is absolutely amazing and stunning. You will not be in need for anything equipment wise. Just prepare to be amazed.

Amazing place and amazing people!! If your in the Birmingham area this is the place to go!! Will definitely come back again. Came here for military duty and found a gem!!

The gym is so welcoming! I had such a great time while I was there! They have so many learning opportunities and equipment to have those opportunities! Great gym, great people!

Hands down the best gym I've ever been a part of! Great coaches, community, and facilities.

From the first day I walked through the doors the Forge family has treated me like I one of them. It is hard to find a more welcoming group of people. This gym is amazing.

I’ve been a member at Forge Fitness since 2017! Since the first day I dropped in to check out what CrossFit was all about I’ve been impressed with the professionalism and enthusiasm displayed by the coaches and owners and the sense of community. The owners are awesome and I even got my tire changed by Rich one time! I now have a 13 month old and since he was 6 weeks he’s been going to the gym with me and everyone has been awesome around him! During the pandemic the gym took extra precautions to keep staff and athletes safe. Equipment was cleaned daily, athletes had designated spaces, and when everyone was at home the coaches took videos and sent us At Home WOd’s to keep everyone motivated and moving. I’ve grown so much as an athlete at Forge and I’m stronger and fitter than before I joined. I’m glad to be part of this special community!!!

I have been going to Forge since 2017. It's great. The coaches are knowledgeable and the community is fun to be around. It's a family owned business and you can tell. Rich and Patti do a great job of keeping things fun but also professional. I have seen this gym grow over the last couple of years. We get new equipment all the time and the facility is Grade A. I definitely recommend Forge to anyone looking for a gym. I found it doing an internet search in 2017 when I moved to Birmingham and it's been a wonderful experience.

If you are looking for a gym that will take you in as you are and motivate you, this is the place. I am going on 8 months with this bunch and its hands down the best choice I could have ever made! The second you walk in the door on day one you are greeted with friendly, helpful, smiling faces. You will quickly NOT be a stranger! The members and coaches of Forge do not care if it is your first day ever in a gym, first time trying Crossfit, if you are a scaled or RX+ athlete, new mother getting back on your fitness journey, whether you're in your 20's or 50's, you will always get cheered on, coached, and pushed the same the same every single day in the best, positive way. With some of the best programming around, the coaches make it easy to be a better you. They meet you where you are based off your bodies needs whether that's doing 1 rep or 15. Your gym friends quickly become your gym FAMILY that you stay after class with, and share laughs and good talks with. It becomes the best part of your everyday routine. Forge Fitness also features recovery shop options, sauna, childcare, cardio room, basketball court, soccer field, and track. There's a place for all members of your family here. I have been a member to multiple gyms across Eastern-Central Alabama, and you won't find another home gym like this!

Amazing facility with a lot of culture in it! Atmosphere is great even when there are no classes going. The owner is a top notch guy, very helpful and passionate with what he does. I will definitely come back here as a drop in!