Seaward CrossFit

I felt right at home here, will definitely be dropping in again soon

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Exceptional coaching & training facility for all ages and level(s) of fitness. I've also utilized the 1:1 training sessions with both Zac, Chuck & Vanessa who are all phenomenal coaches . Zac recently helped me prepare for an international competition in which are team ended up placing 4th (out of 125 teams) in the world. Zac customized my training sessions to prepare me for the event and he was very flexible with scheduling. The facility is clean, accessible and has an close-knit Seaward family. All of the staff provides excellent instruction, communication and encouragement in classes & beyond. I was apprehensive about doing Crossfit but Seaward's consistent professionalism and genuine concern for the client's needs converted me for life! A huge shout out to the Seaward team. More...

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I drop in at Crossfit gyms all over the country as i travel for work and Seaward Crossfit is by far my favorite home away from home. From the excellent knowledge of nutrition and fitness to the open arms welcome that every single person receives when they come through the door. I can't wait to drop in again soon More...

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My wife and I have been working out at Seaward over the past three years. We love this place! Chuck, Vanessa, and Jacob are just terrific coaches. All of them are very focused on technique and teaching - they want to make sure that you get the most out of your effort (and avoid getting hurt). They show great passion in their work - from beginners to advanced levels they support you at the pace that you can manage. More...

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Great Gym. Great Coaches. Great Community. This place has literally changed my life.

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Great Crossfit, intimate and friendly. Lots of instruction with a good intensity. Chuck flossed my shoulder after the WOD which I hadn't ever heard of but it was awesome and really helped relieve tension. Will be back tomorrow, lol. Thanks guys. More...

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Super nice folks. Great coaching, lots of personal attention and good programming. Friendly and welcoming group of athletes at the 6 a.m. class. Highly recommended.

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Friendly, knowledgeable, kind and patient ownership and staff. My experience at Seaward is one I am very grateful to have experienced. I really loved the Seaward family!! More...

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I have been a proud member of Seaward CrossFit for over a year and a half, so this review is long overdue. Bottom-line: Seaward is a superb gym, run by extremely passionate coaches, and supported by a great community of members. The coaching is excellent - The coaches are all impressive athletes with diverse backgrounds who deeply care about all the member’s progress. It is very hard to do anything in the gym without an expert set of eyes providing useful feedback. Equally as important, the coaches are all standout human beings that are fun to be around. The programming is fantastic with several options offered to the members. The equipment is all top notch. Classes are large enough to form a solid community to encourage one another but not overflowing. Aside from the phenomenal coaching, experience and motivation, the entire staff all create and promote an incredible culture – From my first class I was treated like family and not a customer. I look forward to returning to Seaward every day. I have met a lot of great people here and workouts are always more enjoyable with good friends. Seaward has successfully built and sustained a thriving community that has been a huge value-add to my life. More...

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Great CrossFit gym. I've been to several and this is the best. Great trainers, coaches, equipment and environment make for a great workout. But its more than a workout, they have created a positive, supportive community that works together to take fitness to the next level. More...

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Though I am new to CrossFit, I have been working out for over 20 years in gyms all over the country and can truly say I have never been more comfortable at a gym. This is a fantastic gym whether you are new to CrossFit/fitness or have been doing CrossFit for years. The owners Chuck and Vanessa have created an amazing community of support that is reflected in both their coaches (I’ve taken classes with Chuck, Vanessa, Ben, Kathy and Jacob – they all are awesome) and the members of their gym. You will immediately feel welcome by everyone there. Chuck and Vanessa are amazing instructors. Very positive, easy to learn from and always put safety first. If you’re looking for a gym “family” this is your place! More...

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I hardly write online reviews, but just had to share my experience thus far. Right from the second I stepped into this gym / box, I honestly felt welcomed and comfortable with everyone. .. Coaches are awesome... By the end of the session, I almost forgot it was my first day at Seaward, and definitely wanted to keep coming back without a doubt in my mind. Love this place. More...

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My family was visiting in Sarasota and looking for a drop-in box during our stay. I'm so glad we found Seaward! Great box, well-equipped, with convenient class times, but the staff made the experience outstanding! We were coached by both Chuck and Vanessa (owners) in different classes. Very, very knowledgeable and encouraging. They made us drop-ins feel like regular attenders and coached me up in several movements, which improved my technique. I love that I didn't just get sweaty but left a better athlete after my three workouts there. If we lived in the area, I'd be a member. More...

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Being in the Crossfit world for over 5 years I have been to numerous gyms across the nation and a member of 4 previous Crossfit gyms in the Charlotte, NC area. When relocating to Sarasota finding a gym home was on the top of my priority list. Chuck and Vanessa gave me just that at Seaward. From day one you could see a difference in the coaching versus other gyms. They coach with purpose, they program with purpose and they truly care about the clients. The improvements I have accumulated in 3 short months exceed those in the past 3 years. Even friends visiting from other gyms with me are amazed at the coaching. If you want to surround yourself with great people and great coaching in an environment conducive to improvement then Seaward is the place. More...

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I have just started CrossFit having never done it before. The coaches at Seaward CrossFit have been fantastic at explaining how to perform the different techniques in a safe and easy to understand way. From the moment I walked in the door, the other members have made me feel so welcomed and supported. It’s a very friendly place and I look forward to every class because of the people that are there and changes that they are making in my life. More...

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While on vacation for the week in Longboat Key I first dropped into Seaward and was treated by co-owner Chuck to some of the best snatch coaching I've had in my 3 years of Crossfit. After a few more visits during the week I met the other coaches and a few of the members. Great gym. Great people. Great coaches. Highly recommended to anyone in the area wether you are new or experienced. More...

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If you want to up your game, get in the best shape of your life, work with the most knowledgable and caring coaches, go to Seaward CrossFit. They are a wonderful, supportive and fun group of people in the Rosemary district of Sarasota, walking distance to downtown. Free classes every Saturday morning, go try it out! You will love it! More...

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I absolutely LOVE this Crossfit box! It's located downtown so it's super convenient to go to before/during/after work, the people are so warm and friendly that it took very little time to feel comfortable there, and the coaches seriously know their stuff! I absolutely love Crossfit - I have done the gym thing for years but always had to push myself to go. With Crossfit, I seriously WANT to go. Each day, I look forward to tomorrow's workout. I love the combination of strength and cardio training and the encouragement from your fellow Crossfitters really helps. It's all scalable, so you can start doing it at any level - seriously, there are some serious athletes there, and then lots of regular folks like me who need to lose 10 to 100 pounds. We all work out together and inspire each other. Definitely give it a try! More...

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I'm a single mom with an incredibly busy schedule. I've searched for many years to find a gym that I felt was appropriate for not only my schedule but my way of being. The moment I met Vanessa and Chuck I knew I could see myself being a part of their family. Seaward Crossfit is an amazing place to call home. Their attention to detail and extreme carefulness when it comes to form and safety has completely blown my mind. They are professional and personable. Two very rare characteristics to find in business owners. Vanessa has been working with me on my nutrition and eating habits and I refuse to trust such an important area of my life to anyone other than her. Vanessa and Chuck are stellar and I cannot tell you enough of how much I truly appreciate them. If you are looking for a Crossfit Gym that raises the bar, then look absolutely no further. More...

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This is a great box for lifetime athletes, or people like myself, who are tentatively getting into shape for the first time in their lives. I love how the coaches encourage you to scale the workouts to your ability levels, while also pushing you to do your best. They value quality over quantity, and it shows. I have been going to this box for a couple of months, and my strength and endurance are already growing by leaps and bounds, as my technique improves due to the great coaching. The two owners, Chuck and Vanessa (an ARNP), are both extremely knowledgeable about kinesiology and overall health. They are extremely approachable, and make themselves available to their clients for fitness and nutrition advice. Most importantly, this box operates like a family, supporting and encouraging each other. Couldn't imagine a better environment to spend several hours a week lifting heavy junk over my head! More...

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I've been doing CrossFit for about two years now and I've seen my fair share of CrossFit gyms both good and bad. Let me tell you, Chuck and Vanessa have an incredible wealth of knowledge that most would be lucky to find with any coach. If you're a beginner, this is the place to go to learn the fundamentals of the movements that make up CrossFit. They will insure that your learn the moves the correct way and help prevent serious injury while getting into the best shape of your life.If you're advanced, Seaward is the place to perfect your craft. Chuck and Vanessa will help you figure out the finer points of perfecting your snatch, clean, jerk, muscle-up, or whatever other CrossFit move you can dream of.Do yourself a favor and try out this gym. The coaching is the best I've experienced (especially for lifting) and the price point is a steal for Sarasota/Bradenton area. More...

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I've been going to Seaward CrossFit for six months, and it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I've always been overweight, but my weight had stayed in the same 10-pound range or so for about six years. When I stepped on the scale one day in May, I saw a number I'd never seen. I went to Seaward CrossFit's free Saturday community class the next day. I didn't finish the whole workout, but I felt very motivated by everyone there, and no one pushed me to hurt myself.I've lost 35 pounds. I've completed every WOD since then. I'm the strongest I've ever been.The coaches and other members at Seaward care. As an unfit, overweight person, I was afraid I wouldn't fit in there. But I've only been welcomed with open arms. Chuck and Vanessa are incredible coaches. They know what they're talking about, are mindful of any injuries and are always quick to correct mistakes and commend improvements. The other members - my CrossFit family - are always encouraging. We are all athletes on different levels, but we all share a love for CrossFit.CrossFit is for everyone. You're not too old. You're not too weak. You're not too out of shape. Give it a try. Come join us! More...

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