Crossfit 254

This box is now in Killeen on Veterans Memorial Blvd in a new, renovated building. The coaches and athletes are AWESOME. They embody what a CrossFit box should be! Everyone is friendly and supportive and the coaching is great. I was pushed to do better than I had done before, working on skills all the time.

I have been going to this box since July 2012. BTW, Karen A.‘s review was spot on. This place is awesome and both the trainers and clients are super encouraging and helpful. Everyone is happy that you are there and that you are trying to be a better you. I highly suggest this location if you want to become part of a big family. If you prefer putting in your earbuds and being left alone, then maybe a Gold’s or 24 hour fitness is for you.
Hope to see you all soon!

Note this is a drop in perspective… I’m just in town visiting the fam…
To get to Crossfit 254 do not put the address into Google Maps on your iPhone as it will lead you to a trailerpark, not there is anything wrong with that. However, this particular trailerpark, I am pretty sure, was featured on an episode of Intervention and/​or the First 48 so it’s pretty sketch and try as you might you will not find the gym there. However you may find some meth heads and I’m sure plenty of needles. So get out quick!
Instead take the Still House Hollow Dam exit. If you are coming from west on 190 then loop around over the highway. From the highway overpass, drive aproximately 1.1 miles down the frontage road. At this point, you should see a sign on a fence that says Crossfit Two Five Four. Pull into the driveway that is to the left of the sign. It will feel like you are pulling into the driveway of a nice house. That’s because you are! :) You should see a loop driveway with a bunch of pickup trucks and feel free to park anywhere — I think that’s a Texas thing. And the gym is to the right of the house /​driveway.
Because I relied on my iPhone to give me directions, I was late. I called and left a message saying I needed help, and about 5 minutes later I received a call back with step by step instructions on how to reach the gym. I was all up in arms though because now I was late and I didn’t want to be THAT new person who shows up late and holds up class! :(
However when I arrived approx. 15 minutes late for the 6:30 class, it was not a big deal. The rest of the class attendees were finishing up their warmup and I was expedited through my own personal warmup (very nice!). There were three other people in the class and two trainers! A very nice student to instructor ratio! I’m not sure that every class is that size, however it’s nice to know that at times it is.
The gym itself is clean and well organized. Just fyi, if you need to use the restroom be prepared for a nosy visit to the household. :)
The overall ambiance of the gym was very positive. The other people in the class quickly introduced themselves when they saw me. Both they and the instructors were very encouraging during and after the workout. The instructors were thorough when asking questions about fitness level, skill level, and if I had any injuries. The instructors’ interest in you from the time you call them about directions to the gym, when you show up, during the workout and after, is a testament to their professionalism, expertise, and enjoyment in their job.
Is it wrong to say that I look forward to visiting Central Texas again so I can throwdown at Crossfit 254 rather than visit my family? Well just in case that’s wrong, I won’t say it…