From a Health Scare to 7th in the World: Mike Pender’s Journey to the CrossFit Games at 71
Andrew Rape Andrew Rape

From a Health Scare to 7th in the World: Mike Pender’s Journey to the CrossFit Games at 71

When Mike Pender first walked into CrossFit Trussville, it wasn’t to stand on a podium—it was to get healthy. This year, at age 71, he finished 7th in the world at the CrossFit Games. With focused programming, 1:1 coaching, and nutrition support, we built a plan that helped him thrive. His story is proof that with the right guidance, it’s never too late to become the strongest version of yourself.

Read More
From Ashes to Opportunity: Our Story Caught the Eye of Dave Castro
Andrew Rape Andrew Rape

From Ashes to Opportunity: Our Story Caught the Eye of Dave Castro

When CrossFit Trussville’s gym burned to the ground, we didn’t stop—we showed up the next day. Two years later, we opened the PHNX Collective, a space born from resilience. Hear why Dave Castro wanted to tell our story and why this place means more than fitness.

Read More
CrossFit vs. ReBoot: Which One’s Right for You?
Andrew Rape Andrew Rape

CrossFit vs. ReBoot: Which One’s Right for You?

Looking to get fit in Trussville but not sure where to start? At CrossFit Trussville, we offer two high-impact group programs—CrossFit and ReBoot—each built for different goals, fitness levels, and seasons of life.

Both will change your life.
But choosing the right one? That’s how you create momentum.

Read More
How to Make Fitness a Lifestyle—Even When Life Gets Busy
Andrew Rape Andrew Rape

How to Make Fitness a Lifestyle—Even When Life Gets Busy

Life is full. Jobs, kids, laundry, deadlines. There will always be a reason to skip the gym. But at CrossFit Trussville, we believe something powerful:

Fitness isn’t a luxury—it’s a foundation.

We don’t just help you “find time” for the gym.
We help you build rhythms that make your health part of how you live.

Read More
Why We Train Like This at CrossFit Trussville
Andrew Rape Andrew Rape

Why We Train Like This at CrossFit Trussville

There’s a reason you won’t see rows of treadmills or isolated machine circuits at CrossFit Trussville.
We train for real life.

Our programming is built around functional movements—the kinds of things your body is designed to do: lift, jump, carry, push, pull, run. Every workout is intentional, and every exercise has a purpose beyond the gym walls.

Read More
Training the Mind Alongside the Muscles
Andrew Rape Andrew Rape

Training the Mind Alongside the Muscles

At CrossFit Trussville, we don’t just train bodies—we build mental toughness.

Sure, we’ll teach you how to squat with power, move with purpose, and breathe under fatigue.
But the biggest wins? They’re internal.

Read More
When the Gym Becomes Your Safe Place
Andrew Rape Andrew Rape

When the Gym Becomes Your Safe Place

Everyone walks through our doors carrying something.

Stress. Burnout. Overwhelm. Frustration. Grief. Exhaustion.

At CrossFit Trussville, we don’t ignore that. We meet it head-on—with movement, mindset, and community that lifts each other up.

Read More
Parent Strong: How Moms and Dads Are Leading the Way at CFT
Andrew Rape Andrew Rape

Parent Strong: How Moms and Dads Are Leading the Way at CFT

Parenting is demanding. So is fitness. But when you combine the two, something powerful happens.

At CrossFit Trussville, we’re seeing more and more parents step into leadership—not just at home, but in the gym. And it’s changing everything.

Read More
From the Gym to the National Stage: Celebrating Deja, Olivia, and the BYYAFC on AGT
Andrew Rape Andrew Rape

From the Gym to the National Stage: Celebrating Deja, Olivia, and the BYYAFC on AGT

Last week, two of our own, @_oliviareneesings and @ladidae (Deja), stepped onto the America’s Got Talent stage with the Birmingham Youth & Young Adult Fellowship Choir, and blew the judges away. Representing not just our gym family, but the entire city of Birmingham, they were awarded Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer, sending them straight to the live shows. 🔥

Read More