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.
What Functional Fitness Really Means and Why It’s More Than a Buzzword
Functional fitness isn’t just a trend. It’s training that prepares your body for real life, helping you move better, feel stronger, and stay healthy longer.
Training Through Stress: How Exercise Builds Mental Resilience
Life gets stressful. Exercise can help you handle it better. Here’s how training builds the focus, confidence, and calm you need to take on anything.
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.
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.
ReBoot vs CrossFit: Which One Is Right for You
Both ReBoot and CrossFit at CrossFit Trussville build strength, confidence, and fitness for life. The difference is in the pace, focus, and where you want to start.
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.
Why Your Diet Isn’t Working — And What to Do Instead
Tired of chasing quick fixes? At CrossFit Trussville, we believe in nutrition that actually works—because it’s built around you, not just a meal plan.
Getting Stronger with Age: The Science Behind Our Legends Program
Getting older doesn't mean slowing down. At CrossFit Trussville, our Legends class helps you move better, feel stronger, and live fuller—at any age.
Why Most People Fail to Get Fit — And How CrossFit Trussville Changes That
Getting fit isn’t just about willpower — it’s about having a system that supports your success. Here’s why most people fall short, and how CrossFit Trussville changes the story.
How Our Kids Program Builds Stronger Futures — One Push-Up at a Time
Your kids don’t need more screen time — they need movement, leadership, and fun. Our CrossFit Kids program delivers all three.
Why Most Weight Loss Plans Fail—and What We Do Differently at CrossFit Trussville
Most weight loss programs fail by design. Learn why—and how CrossFit Trussville’s proven coaching approach helps you finally break the cycle.
Rebuilt from the Ashes: CrossFit HQ Features CrossFit Trussville’s Story of Resilience
CrossFit Trussville was featured by CrossFit HQ for rebuilding stronger after a devastating fire. Learn how Andrew Rape and his team kept the mission alive—and what it means for you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ReBoot vs. CrossFit: Which One Is Right for You?
At CrossFit Trussville, both programs get results—but they meet different needs. Whether you're new to fitness or ready to level up, here's how to find your lane.
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.

