I wish I can say that I love to exercise so much, but the truth is, we have a love-hate relationship. I hope you can relate more than judge. Truth be told, I’d much rather play sports than exercise, but we all know sports does not target the muscles you want to develop as well as exercising.
One time, I was hanging out with my cousin and told him how I was feeling a little demotivated with the usual exercises I do at the gym. To prevent this from getting worse, he advised me to take some alternative fitness classes, so I don’t get easily bored. So, imagine my joy when I was introduced to CrossFit. If this is the first time you are hearing about CrossFit, let me define it simply for you: CrossFit is a high-intensity program that melds elements from several sports and exercises.
Being located in Greenville, SC, I had to make sure that the CrossFit gym of my choosing will fit my needs and preferences. That is why I went to three different CrossFit gyms in Greenville, SC to see for myself what they have to offer.
Seeing as how CrossFit is different from traditional exercise, I have decided to come up with a new set of key elements to look for in a CrossFit box.
- Rate - Of course, we want to stay fit without having to break the bank. This may not be the first thing you consider in looking for a gym, but I want to make sure that we will be able to commit and sustain the membership for a long time.
- Vibe - The vibe or energy is probably the most important thing for me. With the vibe, I will also see what kind of people I’ll be exercising with. CrossFit is usually conducted in classes, so it is important to feel comfortable.
- Equipment - I don’t think this needs any explanation.
- Programs and Classes - It is important to find a box that offers classes that will fit perfectly in your schedule and your physical fitness goals.
- Coaches - It is important to have expert coaches that will train and guide you as you do CrossFit. When I tried researching about CrossFit, I saw that there are many cases of injuries. So make sure that the coaches in your chosen box have extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to CrossFit.
- Hours – It is important that your box is open and can be accessible to you at your most convenient time.
Now that we’ve established the different elements that we will look at in this article, let’s proceed to our first gym.
Swamp Rabbit CrossFit
Located at 25 Delano Drive, Greenville, SC, Swamp Rabbit CrossFit gives you a free one-on-one intro class to show you what they have to offer. I think this is an effective way to invite people in and encourage them to join you. I took them up on their offer, and I must say, I have no regrets.
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         Rate |
12 Month Agreements Individual Unlimited Membership, $165/month Couples Unlimited Membership, $270/month Full-Time Student/Active Duty Military/Law Enforcement Unlimited, $135/month SRCF / Soul Yoga Dual Membership, $219/month  Monthly Membership Individual Unlimited Membership,           $180/month Couples Unlimited Membership,           $290/month Full-Time Student/Active Duty Military/Law Enforcement Unlimited, $150/month  Pay By Class 1 Class Drop-In, $20 1 Week Drop-In, $70 6 Classes, $105 12 Classes, $180 |
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Vibe |
Upon walking into Swamp Rabbit, you can immediately feel that this place is where fats go to die. Their place means serious business. The box is clean. What I liked about it is that they have an outdoor space to exercise. Moreover, the people do not make you feel intimidated. Instead, they really show you that they look forward to seeing you more often. |
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Equipment |
Swamp Rabbit has strength, weight, balance and coordination, and fitness equipment. This box is armed to teeth to target your problem areas. |
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Programs and Classes |
In Swamp Rabbit, they offer personal training, Swamp Rabbit Fundamentals, CrossFit Classes, and Swamp Rabbit Barbell Classes. |
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Coaches |
Swamp Rabbit’s team of coaches consists of a Registered Yoga Teacher, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Swamp Rabbit CrossFit Coach. |
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Hours |
 Monday to Friday: 5 am - 8 pm Saturday: 7 am - 2pm Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm  |
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CrossFit Reaction
Located at 9 Ferguson St., Greenville, SC, CrossFit Reaction truly caught my attention. The moment I stepped into the box, I felt the intensity and focus of the people working out. This box means serious business and you can just feel it in the air. You feel it and you want to be a part of it.
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UNLIMITED CLASS WITH NO MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT $201/month (Month-to-month membership)  UNLIMITED CLASSES 6 MONTH MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT $186/month  UNLIMITED CLASSES 12 MONTH MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT $175/month  DROP-IN Day Pass to Reaction, $20  UNLIMITED CLASSES FOR ANY 7 CONSECUTIVE DAYS 1-week pass, $40  |
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Vibe |
CrossFit Reaction has a strong and rugged energy. Their box is so straight-forward, what you see is what you get. I love the intensity, focus, and discipline the CrossFitters display. It made me feel as though I can do it too. |
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Equipment |
In CrossFit Reaction, they have different kinds of equipment that will develop your balance and coordination, strength, and fitness. |
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Programs and Classes |
According to their class schedule, they have three classes: Comp Tea, CrossFit, and Bootcamp. However, I suggest that you call them at +864-735-0399 to get more accurate information. |
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Coaches |
To get details about their CrossFit experts, I suggest that you visit them personally to get to know them and see who you can work with well. |
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Hours |
According to their website the following schedule is their class times. To ask for the specific box hours, call CrossFit Reaction at +864-735-0399. Â MONDAY-FRIDAY 6AM, 7AM, 8:30AM, NOON, 4:30PM, 5:30PM, 6:30PM SATURDAY 8:30AM SUNDAY 4:00PM |
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CrossFit Rekkr
Located at 20A Maple Creek Circle, Greenville, SC, CrossFit Rekkr is your comfort box. I say this with great fondness for this gym because it makes you feel comfortable and at home when you exercise.
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Their membership options have two categories: pricing and unlimited.  PRICING SCALED $100monthly 2 Classes a week Unlimited Open Gym No Contract  RX $125monthly 3 classes a week Unlimited open gym No Contract  RX+ $150monthly Unlimited classes a week Unlimited open gym No Contract  FAMILY $100monthly Unlimited classes a week *Requires Original Membership No Contract  PERSONAL TRAINING $30hour Coach Casey No Contract No Membership Required  VISIT PACKAGES $10per class 3 – 10 Classes Not Monthly No Contract  ON-RAMP $100one time cost Scheduled During Class Times Not Monthly  ATHLETE PROGRAMING $50per month 1 Month of 4 Days a Week Tailored For You  UNLIMITED CONTRACTS  3 MONTH CONTRACT $145monthly 5% discount  6 MONTH CONTRACT $135monthly 10% discount  12 MONTH CONTRACT $127.50monthly 15% discount  3 MONTH FAMILY UNLIMITED $240monthly 5% discount  6 MONTH FAMILY UNLIMITED $225monthly 10% discount  12 MONTH FAMILY UNLIMITED $21250monthly 15% discount |
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Vibe |
CrossFit Rekkr is your no holds barred kind of box. Anyone is welcome to exercise, to start their fitness journey here, and to make new friends. Their box has no frills and just serves straight up exercises that will surely strengthen you. I love that this box is like a community and everyone is encouraging and cheering for one another. |
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Equipment |
From medicine balls to exercise tires, this box is not only equipped with a wide range of CrossFit equipment but also cardio exercise machines, guaranteeing you that all your physical concerns will be addressed. |
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Programs and Classes |
CrossFit Rekkr offers a variety of classes: CrossFit, Gymnastics, Open Gym (just for members. This time is specifically set aside for them to work on anything), On-Ramp (four, one hour sessions that will teach and familiarize new members with the basics of CrossFit), Olympic Lifting, Cardio/Endurance, Strength Class, and Personal Training/Nutrition Guidance. |
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Coaches |
If you want to get to know their league of coaches, swing by the box! |
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Hours |
Weekdays: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturdays: 09:00 - 12:00 Sundays: Closed |
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Exercising should not bore you. It should not demotivate you. If you find yourself feeling both, then it is definitely just a matter of switching things up. The good news is, there are a lot of choices to choose from when it comes to losing weight, maintaining it, and keeping fit. I hope that you find it in your heart to swing by these top 3 best CrossFit gyms in Greenville, SC to make sure that your exercises are fun and will make you want to come back for more!