CrossFit Peachtree

I’ve got a history of not enjoying fitness because I could never find something I actually enjoyed. When I went to Crossfit Peachtree, I had no idea what I was getting myself into! It turned out to be the best thing I could have ever done with my life. I’ve lost 10 pounds in one month just by listening to their input about eating right and enjoying my workouts with them!
It is very diverse there, which I love– Ego problems don’t exist there. Everyone is there, doing their own things and they’ll cheer you on when you’re struggling because they know it isn’t always easy! It’s so much fun there. The workouts are always switched up and they never get old. There were things I couldn’t do when I first got there– a month later, I am doing more!
I have gained way more strength in a short amount of time at this box than I ever have doing anything else I’ve ever done in my lifetime. Great support system! Their music taste is superb! They’re big on injury prevention which I am very thankful for. Oh, and their warm-​up stretches are perfection! I LOVE this place! I was actually researching other Crossfit boxes around the area, but this one turned out to be the best one for me. It is for all levels!

I became a fan of cross fit since I started to train in CrossFit Peachtree. I’m very impressed with the coaches knowledge and motivation present in the gym. I became friends with few guys there and now we hangout outside the gym. Good place to be at.

Love CFPT!
The head coach is amazing and provides great training for all individual athletes. I have PR’d (hit a personal record) more at Peachtree in my last 4 months than my total 2 years in Crossfit!
Drop ins get free shirts!
What more could u ask for in a gym! It’s awesome sauce!!!

Took for about 4 – 5 months at CrossFit Peachtree. Was an OK gym but did not find the owners to be particularly friendly, and the coaches and other participants were a bit cliquish. Nothing really wrong with the gym, just didn’t have the best feel for me. Much happier at another crossfit gym in Buckhead.

I am a crossfitter. I get to travel a bit in my career. One of the perks of travel is the ability to sample CrossFit gyms across the nation. As most CrossFitters know each gym has it’s own flavor, each gym is a family and some are more friendly than others. CrossFit Peach Tree is one of those families that opens their arms and welcomes far flung relations. They charge a very reasonable drop in fee and even waive the fee if you buy a t-​shirt (ummm yes please!). The coaches train with patience and care and make sure that the classes are safe as well as fun. I will definitely come back to CrossFit Peach Tree next time I am in Atlanta. Thanks PeachTree for a great CrossFit home away from home!

So I want to be clear: this review is not meant for experienced cross fitters. This review is for those of you that are new to xfit and might be out-​of-​shape and nervous about joining a place like this. I was just such a person and wasted well over $ 100 I’ll never see again.
My Experience:
I called CrossFit Peachtree and talked to a nice guy (I believe one of the owners). I expressed my concern that I didn’t think I was fit enough to begin such a program and asked if I shouldn’t first get a baseline of fitness and then join. He politely dismissed my concerns and said that there was a fitness level for everyone and not to worry, I’d start off in the ramp up class. I very specifically told him that if I walked in and saw nothing but super fit people, that I’d feel out of place. He LOL’d and told me not to worry.
Fast forward to my first class: I swear to god this was like something out of a movie. I walk in and see the most fit beautiful people I’ve ever seen. This really is a testament to xfit. It must work. But for people like me – beginners, completely out of shape and extra poundage in every direction, it was incredibly intimidating.
My «ramp up» class began in the back of the gym as another class was going on. The class in the front of the gym had their Kanye and Jay-​Z mix up so loud I literally could not hear one word our instructor was saying. Don’t get me wrong, I got nothin’ but love for Ye and Jay, but it was sort of ridiculous for a neophyte to figure out what the hell she was talking about.
Then my worst fears were pretty much realized. Absolutely no consideration was given to individual fitness levels. We were given some cursory lessons on form and then were assigned a ‘workout of the day” to complete. Regardless of your fitness level, you were expected to complete it. Now, I’m all for high standards but I’m also for reality. I could not finish these workouts (hell, I was so out of breath I couldn’t finish a sentence) and as people finished they stood there and stared at you waiting on you to finish so the group could move on. So here’s the picture: I’m sweating profusely, hyperventilating, using poor form, way behind the group, and am on the floor trying to finish while everyone waits on me. I was so embarrassed and humiliated all I could think was if I ever get out of here I’ll never come back.
Despite this promise, I had paid well over a bill for these classes and I was determined to go back. I had the exact same experience for two more classes at which point I thru my hands up and bounced. I’m embarrassed that I gave up but that’s what I did. I really thought when I failed to show for the next class that someone would call and say: «hey is everything OK?» — I mean, that’s what I would do if I was a business owner that relied on repeat business — but I never heard from CFPT again.
So again, I would say if you’re a beginner, with absolutely no level of fitness, this is NOT the place for you. Conversely, if you’re already fit, and looking for a challenge, I suspect this would be a great place.
I don’t begrudge CFPT anything but I honestly do feel like I got misled. It could’ve been an honest miscommunication, idk. What I can say is that if I was this business owner, I would have a diametrically different type of ramp up program and individual fitness levels would absolutely be taken into account.
UPDATE: Once the owner figured out who it was that left this review, he contacted me, offered me another ramp up class at no charge, and advised they’d made changes to the class to benefit those of us that are rookies. Clearly the people running this are well intentioned and care about feedback. I’d say that makes it worth giving them a try.

Put it simply, I love this place. In July it will be two years for me. I’ve met some of my closest friends here. It’s not just a gym, it’s a community. For those worried about the expense like I was — it’s worth it. Great trainers, great owners who genuinely personally care about each and every member. At the very least, go in for one of the free sessions and learn what it’s about. To be honest you could probably go anywhere to get the workout, even do it at home, but it makes SO much more of a difference if you love the people you’re working out with. Once you try Crossfit no other workout will feel like it’s enough :)

This is the most intense, heart pounding workout you can do, and these guys do it right! You aren’t paying the personal trainer prices, but you do get personal attention, even nutrition help. Their gym is one of the biggest, cleanest, best equipped Crossfits in the area and the trainers are fantastic. I love this place, and so does my boyfriend… because he loves my incredible abs and toned arms!