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Members consistently highlight the supportive coaching and community atmosphere at CrossFit CTRL.
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Always helpful, approachable, and pushes me a little farther than I plan on going myself. :)
Love the direct feedback & encouragement.
Carlos is great. Very informative on all exercises.
Today I knocked out a CrossFit-style home workout inspired by Ground Zero Fitness, and it reminded me why I love being part of this gym so much. Ground Zero isn’t just a place to work out — it’s a community that gives me the tools, confidence, and programming to stay consistent even with my busy schedule. I completed rounds of dumbbell front rack work and hand-alternating planks. For the lunges, I used my own bodyweight instead of weights, but it still challenged me. I finished 6 full rounds of 20 reps, and the planks felt strong too. Overall, it was a solid session, and I’m proud that I can stay on track with my fitness goals right from home thanks to the support and structure Ground Zero Fitness provides. Being a member truly makes it easier to show up, whether I’m at the gym or in my living room.
Debra, and all of the coaches at Ground Zero Fitness, do a great job pushing us when we need to be pushed and re-assuring us when we need to know someone has our back during a tough workout.
Fantastic Coach! Super motivating, clear with instructions, and truly cares about helping you get stronger. Highly recommend!
Carlos was very patient with me and did a great job breaking down moves and teaching proper technique. He is very encouraging and uplifting!
The coach Carlos explained the movements greatly. He even wrote down modifications on a white board for me to follow. Dealing with PTSD , depression, and anxiety along with arthritis in knees and back helped me feel better with exercise. Thanks Curtis wiseman
Coach always does a tremendous job of explaining and going over the movements we are going to do for that class! He also does a wonderful job of teaching and making the new members feel welcome!
Coach Carlos brings a fun vibe to the 6am class. He helps keep you motivated and cheers you on along the way. I appreciate how he breaks down the workout and moves to keep you safe and help you correctly lift weight. Go Carlos!
Carlos did excellent today as always. Love when he coaches! He is very knowledgeable about movements and he is always open for discussion. He is very informative about the class schedule for the day. He is always prepared!
Only my second work out. I pulled a muscle and was given alternative exercises. Worked out well.
Carlos does great. He’s very good at explaining movements and demonstrating movements, especially ones I’m not familiar with or haven’t done.
Great attitude and positive always.
Really great coaching! I love the games we get to play in the kids’ class. Tic tac toe and the pizza game are really fun.
Greg is always a great coach! He is willing to help in any way he can, through injuries or bad days, he is always there encouraging you to do your best on a tough workout!
Carlos is great! Always helpful great workout.
Always a great workout with Devan coaching. Good descriptions of the mechanics that build into the correct completed exercise. And good suggestions for scaling.
Carlos did very well today as always helps with any questions I may have very appreciative
Challenging workout--but I finished it. Carlos explained and demonstrated all movements. He also explained alternative
Hi Debra! 😅 That was a tough one today—DB snatches, sit-ups, burpees over DB, and that 800m run really stacked up. I’ve been doing CrossFit for five years now, and I still walked out feeling like I earned every drop of sweat. You kept the energy high and the pacing solid, which made a big difference. I especially appreciated how you cued the snatches—helped me stay sharp on form even when I was gassed. Great coaching as always. Thanks for pushing us through it!
Carlos is a great coach to have at any time of day but especially during the early class. He takes his time walking you through the workout to ensure we can complete it to the best of our abilities. Highly recommend!
Greg is always pleasant and truly cares about the athletes. He keeps us safe and focused.
Showed patients and demonstrated movements well.
Debra coached my first class today. She was very helpful in showing me how to set up and properly complete each exercise. She ensured I didn’t get lost in the workout and provided constructive feedback and reassurance. I’m looking forward to my next class!
Coach Greg provided encouragement and feedback on technique throughout the entire class. He made sure that even when you needed to scale a movement you still felt .
The class was wonderful and I love the helpfulness and friendliness of everybody I met! I appreciated the encouragement other members freely gave as well. This is truly a great place that I hope to be able to join at some point in the future.
Devan did a great job encouraging me today, knowing I could do more than what I thought my limit was. I felt the gym feeling proud of myself
Good job. Workout modeled. Good mix of cardio and strength.
Carlos is definitely get more confident and taking charge of the class more than when he started. Love seeing him grow.
Izac loves doing the burpies
Carlos is great!! Very encouraging, offers tips on how to modify or tweak a move for better performance!!
Greg is a phenomenal coach. Greg prioritzes the needs of others and serves them selflessly. He will make sure your workout experience is safe and efficient.
Carlos did a great job today coaching the 6am class. He took his time and helped me focus on receiving the bar in the power position, which allowed me to go heavier on the weights.
Coach Greg has been very helpful in explaining the expectations & offering modifications as needed. His knowledge and guidance keep me motivated to continue.
Greg is very knowledgeable and does well with giving constructive criticism and direction on workouts. Great gym and instructors
Class was taught very well. Clearly explained everything and went through motion breakdowns before each workout. I didn't particularly care for the workout today because my personal motions felt too slow to get through all the reps I wanted to do in the slotted times. But I thought the class went very well.
Debra was great! She understood that I would not be able to push myself today. She helped to modify my workout and gave me suggestions for the rest of the week.she was very encouraging, as always. She gave very positive feedback. I was grateful to have her as my coach today.
He’s great ! I love the atmosphere of his gym and staff , welcoming and working at your level …
Great job! You kept everyone moving and made it fun
Excellent coaching for everyone, not just hardcore athletes. Everything is scaled to participants ability and Greg make certain movements are done correctly to avoid injury! Family oriented and for all skill levels.
Good class today really helped focusing on my grip for ring rows and I could tell the difference. Thank you for your dedication to your members keep being great!
Debra was easy going, friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel welcome!
Carlos did a great job leading class. He provided all the scaling options and was very encouraging to everyone. He’s a great coaching addition to CrossFit CTRL!
He was a great coach. I had a lot of fun.
Devan was an awesome coach. The workout was tough but enjoyable! He brought an encouraging energy that kept everyone going.
Carlos was great today. He helped me with my breathing technique so that I could deadlift more! He also showed me different grips to try on the bar so all of this helped me lift more then I thought possible!
Carlos, super attentive! Great class, I didn't die lol! Looking forward to more !!
Awesome first class! Everyone was warm and welcoming. The coaching was great. Looking forward to the next class.
It does a great job explaining the workout, try e technique to complete each exercise safely and properly, and modifications. He is also very encouraging and recognizes you when you accomplish something new.
Great, it was a solid complex. I liked the cardio at the end and not burning out given Friday was the open.
Great class, enjoyed having the cardio finisher
He is very helpful, especially with my knee issue and modifications.
Carlos is great with instruction, energetic, encouraging, and makes class fun. Enjoy having him as a coach!!
Coaching was clear and concise. Easy to understand. No problems hearing any of the directions. Enjoy today’s class very much! Great job!
Greg did a great job with instruction and was encouraging and knowledgeable on the workout of the day.
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