Fantastic gym with a great culture. The classes at this gym are great and the community of coaches as well as athletes is solid. Been at this gym more than a year and would highly recommend this gym to anyone.

Fifty years ago I was a collegiate wrestler at Furman University. Now, at 68 years of age, I am in my best condition since those happy days, thanks a great deal to the great fitness community at CrossFit Local in Chapel Hill. My resting heart rate is 51 BPM after years (decades!) in the sixties. I can bench 255 pounds, clean and jerk 160, and I can do unbroken sets of 64 pushups. After nine months of working out at CrossFit Local, I placed in the top one third of eleven hundred elderly… um… “masters” athletes worldwide in the Open competition for my age group. Owners Chad and Kelly Edwards have built a wonderful fitness-oriented community. During special events such as a skills class or the recent CrossFit Open, they provide childcare in the “club house” just outside the gym. Every so often, Kelly sets up and facilitates weight-loss programs, complete with prizes for accomplishments. Chad is always willing to provide one-on-one coaching. You’ll find healthy recipes on their Facebook site, protein and pre-workout supplements in the lobby, and there is always a “Local Hero” working out when you enter the gym… always inspiring! Differentiating the place even more is the cadre of well educated and certified coaches, always eager to help. All have patiently entertained my questions and provided super insight. I’ve received tips from Coach Paul on power lifting and from Coach Kevin on my techniques and balance. I’ve discussed the cardiovascular system with fabulous distance runner Coach Josh (Hyden). I’ve learned the basics of handstand pushups and wall walks from Coach Grace. I try not to wonder if I remind Grace of her grandfather… I don’t mind being dad-age to the rest of them! And oh my, the “Local Heroes!” From my perch on a rowing machine, I’ve watched Coach Michael do sets of very impressive “muscle-ups”. If you don’t know what those are, Google it and be amazed! Yes, young Grace can do them too! I’ve also observed Coach Marc load up a barbell with multiple heavy plates to conquer with his dead lifts. And I have followed on Facebook Coach Kristin’s successes in “strong woman” competitions she competes in around the state. The only coach I don’t know is Josh Fox, but I drew him as a judge for one of my Open workouts and he was kind and forgiving of my poor form, not giving me any of the dreaded “No-reps”. I am sure many of the other old guys were also getting away with what they could, so I don’t feel too bad about it. And speaking of Local Heroes, Justin Huckaby… “Coach Huck” …. is there almost every evening, working out in preparation for the CrossFit competitions and teaching the rest of us anything we ask about. I just checked Justin’s performance in the 2022 CF open and he is in the top 4-5% of CrossFit athletes worldwide. One thing I’ve observed about Justin is that each day he comes in with a plan, scrawls it on a little white board, and proceeds methodically through the exercises and lifts he’s determined to complete for the day. Several times I’ve seen him accomplish PR’s as he progresses. Not to mention the awe of watching him scamper up the climbing rope! Finally, there is Coach Spenser Smith. Like many of the coaches and athletes at CrossFit Local here in academically oriented Chapel Hill, Spenser is highly educated… in his case, Spenser is a Doctor of Pharmacy. I’ve leveraged his knowledge several times in addition to taking in inspiration by watching his workouts. As an example, Spenser taught me about the “three energy pathways” employed by us humans to keep ourselves going. The concept is the key to why the “metabolic conditioning” techniques emphasized by all CrossFit gyms produce the best conditioned athletes on the planet. Mark Rhodes

I was at the Chapel Hill area for just a day and had to get training done. Glad to have found Crossfit Local because it was a bike ride away and it is a great gym!!! I got to just drop in and I pretty much had the entire gym to myself on Labor Day! Gym is huge with two sides, a giant fan for superior ventilation and of course, all the equipment anyone would need to get a quality workout in 👌🏽 Thank you Crossfit Local for the hospitality!! 🤗❣️

I've been a member of this CrossFit gym for a year now, and it's been such an amazing journey! The coaches are top-notch. I've come a long way thanks to their guidance. I can't thank this gym enough for helping me kickstart my CrossFit journey. If you're considering CrossFit, give this place a shot. You won't be disappointed!

Had a great experience at the 2023 Spring Fling! Chad, and his team are friendly and well organized. The meet ran smoothly, and was a lot of fun. We had 10 of our own athletes compete from ECU, and there was enough equipment for them to use for warming up. We will definitely be back at the next meet!

Such a great place to make my body fit, learn various exercises. Everyday I feel new trying different types of physical activities. The coaches are very well trained and give us individual feedbacks which I highly appreciate. It’s also such a great opportunity to get to know nice folks in this neighborhood!

Absolutely the best gym I have ever been a part of. I have been going here for more than 6 months now and cannot be happier with the energy in the place as well as the results I am getting. Our trainer Sean is just fantastic, even other trainers who step in sometimes have been great. Highly recommend this gym to anyone considering. They make CrossFit very accessible; it is not the crazy thing I had in my head and is a lot more manageable and something you can slowly build up to with their Ignition program.

This gym and the coaches have been a saving grace for our family. We began our journey mid-pandemic with a summer session, specifically geared toward teens learning to lift safely. My boys were so happy to find a class just for them. It gave them something to look forward to and a way to relieve some of the stress of life during a very strange time. Coach Chad is kind and supportive and encouraging, all while totally kicking their butts. We were so happy when they decided to make these classes year round. My oldest has continued teen strength and also picked up some regular classes. He’s had a chance to work with multiple coaches and enjoys every one. He’s gained confidence in himself and his body, not to mention physical strength. He says he’s finally found his “thing”. Thanks CrossFit family for including our family in yours.

I compete in hyrox and Spartan, train at a ninja gym with calisthenics. This was my first time at a CrossFit gym and loved how friendly and welcoming everyone was. The coach, Chad, was excellent at making sure you were working at the level that challenged you without going too far at whatever level someone was at. Great experience.

A super friendly gym. Helpful and knowledgeable instructors… plenty of space and equipment. Great sound system and well heated for those early morning training sessions. As a visitor from the UK I can’t recommend this gym enough. Kristen is an inspiration.

This is an excellent gym. CrossFit Local offers a level of flexibility which can be very difficult to find. As a new member who travels here infrequently, the ability to design your own program and membership is invaluable. Chad provides all of the options you could want. The 24/7 access, group classes, skill building classes, strong community, or open gym solo sessions make this the best option I’ve found. I’ve tried out gyms across the country and few (if any) are as catering. I’m grateful to have found CrossFit Local for when I’m back home!

Great gym! I was new to the area and checked out a few gyms in both Durham and Chapel Hill and this was my favorite. The owners are friendly and knowledgeable and you can tell they are committed to helping you accomplish your fitness goals. I enjoyed both the classes and the open gym amenities. They have several membership options to suit a variety of needs and the prices are fair for the area. They have childcare options, too, which is unique in my experience to CrossFit gyms. Definitely check them out!