Why Strong Women Age Better
Andrew Rape Andrew Rape

Why Strong Women Age Better

Muscle is strength, confidence, and protection for women at every age. Here’s why lifting weights helps women age stronger, feel better, and live with more freedom.

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We Were Voted Best Gym in Trussville
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We Were Voted Best Gym in Trussville

From ashes to #1—CrossFit Trussville has been named the Best Gym in Trussville for 2025. After years of resilience and rebuilding, your votes made it official.

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The Hidden Cost of Easy Workouts
Andrew Rape Andrew Rape

The Hidden Cost of Easy Workouts

The easy path in fitness feels safe but rarely delivers results. Here’s why comfort stalls progress and how to find a level of challenge that builds lasting strength.

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Strong Looks Different on Everyone. And That’s the Point.
Andrew Rape Andrew Rape

Strong Looks Different on Everyone. And That’s the Point.

What does strong look like?

For some, it’s a barbell overhead.
For others, it’s showing up after a long workday.
For many, it’s walking into the gym for the first time in years.

At CrossFit Trussville, we define strength differently.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Training the Mind Alongside the Muscles
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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.

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