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February 2024 by Joe C.
I've been a member here for a little over two years and I can't recommend it highly enough. The programming is custom-built in house to adhere to classical CrossFit-style functional fitness and they work to make sure the class sizes are always manageable. The coaches are knowledgeable, experienced, and very approachable. Last but not least, the community here is amazing: open, welcoming, and supportive. If you're looking for a gym in Birmingham, you should definitely check this place out.
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July 2022 by Elizabeth Bieri
Rebellion is absolutely the best gym! This place is the perfect mix of effective programming, supportive and experienced coaches, and a great community that welcomes everyone. Wish I had joined sooner!
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November 2021 by Joshua G.
Honestly never lifted a thing in my life. Kyle and the team were very supportive and kind. Willing to teach and break it down.. highly recommended from beginners to the experienced
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September 2021 by James Wright
Kyle is an expert in physical fitness, and has built a gym that gives you the kind of 1:1 attention that costs 4-5x his rates anywhere else. I can't recommend this place enough
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June 2021 by Tommy Hinton
Driving cross country and decided that Birmingham Alabama would be my stopping point. I pre-planned ahead and found this gym and read that it was affiliated. So I planned to have a work out at the 615 class and unfortunately they don’t do drop-ins. I showed up about 5:55 and spoke with the owner and he responded “we don’t do drop ins, Sorry.” And walked off.
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October 2020 by J G
Great coaches and community! Everyone is very friendly and supportive. Kyle and Alima have created a positive gym culture that is rare.
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July 2020 by Casey Blighton
I've been a member of CFR for a few years now, and I can not sing enough praises for this place or the people that run it. Kyle and Alima and the rest of the coaching staff are amazing. They emphasize correct form and fun and the whole place has the most warm and welcoming hometown gym feel. They've helped me personally through injury, life circumstances, and range of motion issues. They also keep things interesting and challenging with a variety of workout programming and nutrition challenges. CrossFit and HIIT workouts get a bad rap for being too extreme, but every movement in every workout is scalable to your own personal fitness level. Can't do push ups? There's a fix for that. Can't do pull ups? There's a fix for that too. Have an issue like plantar faciitis? There are plenty of non running/jumping options for you too!AND if you're concerned about working out and staying healthy during this pandemic, seriously consider joining this gym. In contrast to big box gyms, CFR has limited class sizes to 12 so there is plenty of space to work, equipment is sanitized between each class, and the building itself has 4 massive roll up garage doors to provide ventilation and fresh air. In addition to all the precautions in place to keep everyone safe, a Home Workout of the Day is provided along with regular programming for those members not comfortable with in-person workouts.So are you looking for a gym to call home in Birmingham? Do you enjoy supporting local small businesses? Seriously just give it a try and see what you think! It's the most fun you'll ever have pushing your body to get stronger, better, and fitter.
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July 2020 by Brandon Banks
CFR is much more than a gym it’s a community and a family that has common goals of fitness and health in mind. All of the coaches are great at offering advice and attention to detail to people of a skill levels. The best thing has been the ability to adapt during the pandemic in offering home workouts to keep member safe until we were capable of returning. Great people all around.
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July 2020 by Lindsey Banks
Best gym I have ever been a part of by far! I have been a member since testing out the gym in April of 2018. I was new to CrossFit when I tried out the gym and I was given one on one instruction on the movements to ensure that I knew how to complete the workout effectively and safely. I quickly realized that I hadn’t just joined a gym, but a community. All of the coaches are so great at instructing the movements or suggesting ways to scale or modify as needed. They went above and beyond this year when they made the difficult decision to close their doors before the mandatory shut down and switched to virtual workouts to keep us moving and fit at home until it was safe to return to the gym! Highly recommend!!
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July 2020 by Matt Wallington
This is by far the best gym in Birmingham. I’ve been a member here for over 8 years now, and Kyle and Alima do a fantastic job in every sense of the word. They’re dedication to keep the community alive during the shutdown through virtual classes was awesome, as well as making everyone comfortable coming back to the gym after reopening by following all guidelines and doing everything possible to keep all the members safe. I highly recommend coming in for a wod if you’re in Birmingham!
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July 2020 by Jordan Marshall
Alima and Kyle run the best gym. I’ve been a member since about 2015 and I couldn’t be happier with CrossFit Rebellion. Great programming, great coaching, great facilities and a great community. During COVID times they followed all requirements and upon reopening have taken every step to ensure a clean and safe environment.
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July 2020 by Jason Finley
Great gym with great coaches. I've been a member since around 2012 and it's the only gym I've enjoyed enough to keep coming back. The programming is challenging but thoughtful, and can be tailored to any fitness level. The coaches really care about the well-being of the members and take time during every class to go over proper form and techniques to reduce risk of injury. Even though they were closed during the COVID pandemic (along with most of the country), they posted home workouts and provided a live option via Zoom to keep the community active. Since the state has allowed gyms to re-open, they have taken every precaution to sanitize equipment and work stations between every class as well as restrict class sizes to allow social distancing. Although uncertainty is the new norm, I feel confident that the gym is one of the cleanest places I regularly visit. CFR has felt like a home and has positively impacted me in more ways than I can name.
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July 2020 by Kaya Acfalle
CFR is my home box! Alima and Kyle have been so accommodating to my personal fitness level and work with everyone to help them meet their fitness goals. I was there for ~15 months before moving to Chicago this summer. They go out of their way to make sure you feel at home in their gym. As a result of the pandemic, Alima and Kyle shut down the gym on their own before they were even forced to by the state of Alabama. They also didn’t reopen until well after they were given the go ahead. Taking extra time to think on how they were going to proceed the safest. They have followed all of the mandatory capacity and cleaning restrictions. They have taken extra precautions us safe (completely sanitizing the gym after ever session, capping each class to a certain amount of people, distancing, etc.)I don’t write many review, but I HIGHLY and STRONGLY recommend this gym to everyone of all ages and fitness levels!
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July 2020 by Michael Bell
I've been a member at Crossfit Rebellion for six years! Prior to joining CFR, I never stayed at any gym more than a year or two. The programming is perfect. The coaches are knowledgable and helpful for all skill levels. And the community is the best in the world. I've made amazing friendships that have carried to my life outside of the gym. Crossfit Rebellion has my absolute highest recommendation. Working out at Rebellion is the highlight of my day every single day.Additional Info: They have been extremely diligent during the Covid outbreak. I am being extremely cautious and they have done everything right to make me feel safe and protected. Everything is sanitized hourly and all classes are safely social distanced.
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July 2020 by Corey Turner
Falsely accused my wife of lying; She called them out for being opened during the pandemic. The denied the accusations we saw with our own eyes. Will not ever recommend a company like this. Reported to BBB
