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Members consistently appreciate the supportive and educational environment at DRiV FITNESS / CrossFit DF, making it ideal for all fitness levels.
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Mindi is a very dedicated coach. She cares about you and pays very close attention to what you are doing to make sure you are doing the moves properly so you do not get injured. I have worked out with her for many years one on one and group classes. Highly recommend her class
Thanks for letting me join in today. Appreciate the extra attention to coaching on technique along with an added element to recovery at the end of the session. Will be back when in town next!
Rena is a great coach, I highly recommend dropping in.
Loved the class!
Mindi is a coach I truly commend for her knowledge, personality, and the way she approaches every athlete at DrivFit. Her dynamic warm up tops any coach I have ever worked with. She gives clear direction and offers great scaling options that still push you to give your best effort that day. She pays attention to everyone whether they are experienced or just starting out, and she always finds a way to make each workout feel doable and challenging at the same time. That is one of the things I love about CrossFit. Every day is different and CrossFit can meet you right where you are, and Mindi helps make that possible.
Todd is very informative, and pays attention to the little details and it truly makes a difference
Mindi is always attentive and enthusiastic, she pushes you to do your best with a smile on her face. She is always teaching us something new and making us laugh at the same time! I love her class!
Minidi and the rest of the DRiV crew are the best!!! My kids love their workout class and as a parent, I’m beyond impressed with Mindi’s passion for fitness and children! She always meets them where they’re at and is super encouraging! So happy to be a part of the group!
Mindi is always great! Very motivating, and does a good job teaching technique.
I’m older and have some special needs but Mindi is great about a workout that works for me
Mindi did a great job coaching, even if she is a little sneaky!
Mindi understands my fitness level and keeps me motivated to push myself to get stronger!
Today was my first class at a CrossFit gym. Meredith gave clear detailed instructions. She was very approachable and happy to answer any questions. It was a challenging workout! I'll definitely be back :-)
The class I attended on 9/11 was wonderful. When traveling I drop in whenever the opportunity arises. I have attended many classes and experienced many coaches over the years. Rena was top tier for sure. Loved it!
Mindys great, very sweet and upbeat. I am still new, I’m on my third week and she helps to modify the workouts for me and my specific needs and gives me pointers on form to prevent injury. She does a great job explaining and breaking down the power moves. I would recommend her classes.
Great coaching, super friendly, and very helpful to everyone with different skill level. Go Meredith
Every move was guided—Rena thoroughly explained warm‑ups, scaled intensities, demonstrated form, and circulated during the workout correcting form and pushing when needed. The culture of the group is great, encouraging and welcoming.
When I went class was always awesome! Great coaches and excellent experience all around.
Mindi is an amazing coach. Her attention to detail really helps with all the movements. And she pushes me enough without feeling overwhelmed. Always a great class!
Rena is a great coach. She was very welcoming and helpful. She guided me with weight selections and gave great cues. Everyone was very friendly. I enjoyed my drop in this morning and highly recommend this gym.
Todd is a fun coach who always motivates me to give it my all while keeping me in check with safety and correct form. He helps me lean into the scary and challenging workouts and pushes me past my comfort zone. I always finish my workout achieving more than I thought I could :)
Mindi is ALWAYS positive, fun, attentive, and supportive! She’s a great coach 💪
Dropped in for a week and was thoroughly impressed. This box is the real deal. I was so impressed to be coached by a CF-L4, and you could immediately see the difference. Even with a relatively large class, I felt like I got personalized attention throughout the session. During the warmup and workout every movement detail was seen and corrected, no fault went unnoticed, even the subtle ones for someone who's been doing CrossFit for a while. Top-tier coaching for the entire week, great atmosphere, I'll definitely be back!
Mindi was great! She was very attentive and thorough coaching the gymnastic skills and she did a great warm up. She and the whole class were also very welcoming. I highly recommend this gym for anyone visiting the area.
Love her coaching style!
Coach Aaron is the real deal. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about CrossFit techniques and training strategies, but he brings patience, positivity, and precision to every session. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned athlete, he meets you where you are and helps you level up — without ego or pressure. On top of that, let’s be honest: the guy is easy on the eyes, which doesn’t hurt when you’re trying to survive those last few reps! 😅 Thanks to Aaron’s guidance, I feel stronger, more confident, and more capable every week. If you’re looking for a coach who knows his stuff and actually cares, Aaron’s your guy.
June15, 2025 Every day when I come in and I see that Rena is coaching I know that it will be an excellent workout. Rena welcomes all, (old, new and drop-ins), she encourages us, and she makes it easy for usto participate. Duringwarmups, Rena demonstrates the movements perfectly, but she also entertains us when she demonstrates the movement incorrectly. It may be me, but I feel like I have done 20% of the reps by the time that the warm-up is completed. Rena always provides a good work-around or amodification for those of us that may find the WOD beyond our capabilities. During the WOD, Rena cruises the gym. She subtly corrects our form, providesencouragement and she ensures our safety. Rena has dedicated her career to fitness, and I belive that we are fortunate to have Rena as a coach. JB
Rena always helps me with my form and keeps me honest. Today’s DB snatches were good and her coaching helped me do a heavier weight.
My class with Meredith was excellent! She was attentive and knowledgeable. I look forward to seeing where Meredith’s coaching career goes!
Coach Rena has been very helpful in scaling my workout after a knee replacement to keep me centered in a workout that is beneficial to a great outcome of my recovery. Thanks Rena!
Meredith is amazing and has given me so many pointers that were game changers
Always a pleasure to have
So great! Personable, knowledgeable, and easy to follow.
Love the atmosphere here! Seems like a good group of people who keep each other motivated. I did appreciate the guidance on scaling too
it was a fun experience to be honest. you get to challenge yourself and feel good about it. Rena makes sure I perform the proper technique to strengthen the correct muscle and continue to work out at my highest level.
Meredith is, without a doubt, one of the most knowledgeable and effective fitness coaches I’ve had the privilege of working with both during and after my military career. Her ability to tailor training programs for individuals of all fitness levels, and personal goals sets her apart in the industry. Since joining the CrossFit program at DRIV Fitness in Saint Augustine, I’ve seen a significant improvement in my overall strength, endurance, and physical well-being. Meredith's coaching style is professional, motivating, and results driven. I highly recommend her to anyone serious about achieving their fitness goals.
Love the energy Mindi brings even at 5:45am. She is very motivating and knowledgeable.
Dropped in for Murph while on vacation. Great facility and friendly group. Rena was great as a coach. Showed me around and made me feel welcome.
Amazing! Her level of patience is remarkable. She can adjust on the fly, always walking around and interacting with members, whether it's asking how your day is going, checking/correcting form and technique or just having a couple laughs. She makes the environment not only about business, but fun as well!
I haven't worked out in years, Rena was patient and watchful to make sure I understood everything and I didn't overwork myself
I can’t say enough about Rena and the coaching team at Drīv! They are truly integral in my fitness success! Not only knowledgeable but also caring, fun, and give tough love when it’s needed!
Awesome class. Thank you 🙏🏻 merci ☺️ gracias.
Rena is awesome everyday!
As usual, coach Rena did a fantastic job not only today but all week; some days you don’t feel like going and working out, but she always motivates you and gives you a good experience
Rena was great. She was welcoming and took us through a great warmup and some extra credit mobility after the wod. Gym was clean and equipment was in great shape.
Mindi is a phenomenal coach with deep knowledge and infectious enthusiasm. Her expertise ensures tailored and effective workouts to help you crush your goals!
She is awesome. Always explaining and helping us to perform correctly the exercises
The outstanding coaching is why I’ve been working out at DRIV for the past 10 years. Todd’s specific feedback about my cleans in real time helps me to perform my best and see gains! I ❤️DRIV and Coach Todd!
Rena welcomed us back and helped us feel comfortable and at home again! As always, her coaching was amazing!
Thank you for a great drop-in experience! I loved the modification options you provided today! See you again tomorrow!
Firstly, Rena remembered us from a previous drop in ! Rena also had a great lively energy across the whole class. She made sure we had all the appropriate modifications needed to hit the workout! The ring dips were made available to everyone no matter what fitness level the athlete had! Great work!
top notch coaching, great atmosphere, highly recommend
Rena is an incredible coach who brings energy, clarity, and encouragement to every session. Her ability to personalize coaching while maintaining high standards makes working with her both inspiring and transfor mative. I’m consistently motivated and supported by her, and I couldn’t ask for a better coach.
Rena was fantastic today! First time dropping in and she made me feel like home! Professional and friendly, very warm and kind, knowledgeable and eager to teach! What a blessing to have been able to take her class! Thank you, Rena!
If we lived here, this is where we would work out 💯 Coach Rena is friendly, knowledgeable, and lead a great class from start to finish. She made sure everyone in class had a plan on how to approach the WOD depending on each individual’s skill level. The gym is super clean and organized and the community could not have been more welcoming. Highly recommend if you’re looking to join a gym or visiting the area. We look forward to our next time dropping in!
Rena is an amazing coach!
Rena’s classes are always a blast—fun, professional, and really well-paced. I never have to worry about my form because Rena keeps me in check. It’s no fun being Mrs. Band-Aid Hands. Today, I almost tore my hands up after a bunch of pull-ups, and she caught me before I went too far. Thanks for always pushing me just the right amount and making sure I don’t hurt myself. Can’t wait for more classes and some seriously strong hands ahead! 🙌
Meredith was great, help me out with my form and gave good advice for the amount of reps I should do on certain exercises during the Amrap
Coach Rena knows how to push you just right—motivating you to be better every time.”
Awesome coach!
Rena is always extremely helpful and offers great exercise advice. She always has a great attitude and inspires hard work in class with her passion!
Todd is very knowledgeable when it comes to CrossFit! He provides great coaching and takes the time to scale the workouts according to each individual athlete’s abilities and goals. The workouts are very individualized and tailored! He cultivates an all-inclusive environment that helps you meet your fitness and health goals!!
Rena is the best coach! She is always motivating, inspiring, and supportive !
Class was great! Fun energetic and Mindi does a great job of explaining all the movements
Rena is incredibly experienced and is a great motivator. She helps everyone to participate to their max potential.
Great!!!!
Amazing… as usual
Does a great job checking in with people to make sure they will get the most they can out of the workout.
AJ class is always very fulfilling.
Great coaching and the ability to scale workouts for those who have a special circumstance, injury for example. Well done 👏👏👏👏
Rena was great! Attentive as always, and runs a structured and fun class!
I really appreciate how Kaylee demonstrated what the snatch warm up components was supposed to look like. It was helpful to see what we were shooting for in the warm up. I liked the junk yard warmup too. It was a good way to break the ice for drop ins lol. The workout was killer. It's rare that we do GHD at our gym so it was nice to get some work there. The only thing I would recommend would be to introduce drop ins to the class. Otherwise, we enjoyed it - glad we started our vacation day with the drop in!
Great coach . She went thrifty each movement needed to meet the guidelines and put us through the paces so we knew what to expect Give star
Class was great! Need a solid cardio day. Rena is awesome as always!
Rena is great. Always helpful with ensuring proper technique and encouraging me to push myself. Also, just a very sweet person.
Rena is the best!!!
Everyone was super welcoming and Rena was great! Got the lay of the land quickly, good warmup, and Rena was very helpful in talking through the plan with everyone individually - looking forward to coming back the rest of the week!
Such a fun class! Mindi does a great job explaining all the movements and keeps the class engaged with her wit! 😉
Rena is an awesome coach and works hard to support each athlete no matter what level. She is confident and encourages everyone throughout the workout. She always gives excellent feedback and cueing to help us all achieve greatness!
Everything was excellent. Meredith made a drop in feel very welcomed. As far as the class, she was attentive and went over each movement, making sure they were done correctly to avoid injury. Other members in attendance were very nice. If I am in the area again I will definitely drop in. 💪😎
Favorite drop-in spot in Fla! DRiV is amazing, and Meredith was a really rad coach today! Her instruction and cues were on point, and I loved that she really got us primed for the workout. Simplicity is bliss - and today that showed in the workout and her coaching! The community is also a very nice bonus! So friendly and welcoming!
Aaron makes everyone feel welcome and has tips and scaling options for every skill level. Picture Matthew McConaughey as a seasoned CrossFit coach.
Great!
Mindi is extremely knowledgeable and has patience when explaining a workout. She is an excellent coach !
Mindi is always welcoming! Love this gym!
Great class! First workout of the year was next level, best way to set the stage for 2025
Outstanding class!!
Fantastic facility, great structure to the class, warmup and prep focused on the workout, amazing experience
Mindy was friendly but also pushed us all. She was supportive throughout.
The wod was challenging, but that’s what made it fun! The members and management were awesome. Will come back next time I’m in St. Augustine.
Great class! Small group, thorough instruction, good vibes, hard workout. Thanks!
Great! Very engaging and informative
Class was awesome. I dropped in with my family while on vacation in St. Augustine. Rena and Todd were very welcoming. Rena adjusted my workout to accommodate my double knee replacements and scoliosis.
Mindi was really friendly and welcoming as we are dropping in on vacation. She did a great job warming us up for the workout. Workout was explained and modifications were given so all skill levels were accommodated. Gym was clean and members were very friendly!
Awesome
Rena is a great coach! Very knowledgeable and keeps the class fun.
Rena is such a great coach. She’s knowledgeable, helpful and so patient! I’m glad to be a member of the Driv family!
Coach Rena was phenomenal as usual! She always coaches class with knowledge and patience. She’s an amazing coach and an even nicer human!
Amazing! I really appreciate her help and enthusiasm.
Coaching and community is the best. Thankful for the talented coaching, scaling and helping members meet goals.
Did great coaching. Also wore dangly earrings for maybe the first time ever haha
Rena is the best coach ever!!! Love taking her classes. Always explains everything so well, and makes sure she check on all of her athletes before the workout starts. 10/10 class, per usual🤩
Wouldn’t change a thing!
Today went great, the coaching was outstanding, corrections are made as I get fatigued to ensure I don’t get an injury. And the programming is perfect. Pushes me everyday I show up, but makes it to where I can adjust if needed.
Loved the vibes and program! Glad to have met everyone and hope to be back next time we're in town!
Fun class! Nice to have a partner class that was fun on the day after Thanksgiving. Only constructive criticism might be that instead of the kettle bell carry, a different lifting or gymnastic exercise would have been good to incorporate. Thank you for the great class
Great coaching, great community, and a great facility! Everything you could want in a CrossFit gym for a safe and effective workout with the support of a welcoming community and highly educated coach.
DRiV FiTNESS / CrossFit DF currently has 142 verified member reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars. All reviews come from real members who have experienced the gym firsthand.
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DRiV FiTNESS / CrossFit DF is located in St. Augustine, Florida at 1741 Dobbs Rd #16, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA. Click the address above to get directions.