Amazing Community - Fantastic Coaches - Challenging Workouts (this is Cottontown CrossFit!)I was very hesitant to join a CrossFit gym - I was afraid that itd feel awkward since I didnt have a background in extreme fitness or really know a lot about weight training. To my surprise, I was not only welcomed but also encouraged by other AMAZINGLY fit members of the gym. Everyones kindness spoke volumes to the culture that is fostered at Cottontown CrossFit.If you are looking for a challenging workout but want to be in a place that makes you feel like family, you NEED to visit Cottontown CrossFit - its truly the place to be. I love it there and always love meeting new people, come by and say hello!

I dropped in while in town and had a great workout with the noon crew. Coach Mike was very welcoming and I appreciated that. Gym is very spacious, fully equipped, and actually one of the nicer boxes I have visited. Will visit again if I come back to Colombia.

Awesome coaches that meet you exactly where you are on your fitness journey. Not intimidating at all! I’ve never felt stronger and more encouraged.

Amazing gym paired with great coaching and programming! Very encouraging and positive community. My favorite place to drop in when I’m back in Columbia. I highly recommend to people of all fitness levels. You won’t regret it!

Cottontown Crossfit is a wonderful community. Marc and Michael are stellar coaches. We are very new to this box and they have welcomed and challenged us to get better. Marc made us a modified jump rope, we felt loved, seen, and included. Highly recommend.

I drop into this box every time I visit Columbia. Great new facility/location and the coaches are top notch. Lot of focus on stretching and technique to help avoid injuries. If I lived in Columbia this would definitely be my gym!

Easily my favorite CrossFit Gym in Columbia, SC.The community here is amazing. The small classes made it feel like I had my own personal trainer.

Great coaching that focuses on technique to keep you healthy and safe but able to maximize your effort. The programming is well thought out and constantly varied. Never boring. And the community is made up of good people who encourage each other.

This gym is great. Everyone from the coaches to the other members are motivating. I’ve noticed a huge difference in my physical abilities since joining. This was the only CrossFit gym I checked out and instantly wanted to join. I wouldn’t take that decision back.

FDCF Rocks!! I dont have much motivation to work out on my own but am extremely motivated in these group classes. Its competitive but a very supportive group of people. The people are the best part! I look forward to working out.

Travel nurse here! After reading reviews and talking to a few friends, I landed on Cottontown in my short time in Columbia. Marc, Matt, and the entire coaching staff is top notch. I’ve traveled all over the country and been to more gyms than I can count & Cottontown is one of the best. Huge space, clean equipment, and a welcoming community. They make you feel like you’re at home from day one. 10/10 recommend this place, even if you’re just dropping in!*its right next to a craft brewery AND a killer coffee shop, too, which is a plus*

My first introduction to CrossFit was when I joined Forest Drove CrossFit. I was trembling and terrified. I remember being embarrassed because I couldn’t do a push-up. Fast forward to a year later, it’s the only fitness regime I’ll ever consider. I tried all the other ones and nothing stuck. Forest Drice CrossFit has been life-changing. The coach, Marc, is passionate, patient, encouraging, motivating, etc. Insert any positive adjective for a coach and he exudes it. He truly cares about each member of our gym. Simply put, he is the best coach and this is the best gym I’ve ever been a part of. (It is the only one but it’s still true). FDCF gave me life. *end sappy post*

Fantastic gym with wonderful, friendly, and motivating members. The programming is very well thought out and the coaches are very professional and encouraging! Would highly reccommend!

Started my Crossfit journey at this gym. The head coach is very knowledgeable and has taught me how to power lift, olympic lift and some cool gymnastics. The programming was awesome as it is tailored nicely to the wide array of athletes that attend. Even better is the community that has formed through the short time this gym has been open. Theres something about this gym that brings the most friendly, and family like, people together for a great time working out together.

Huge fan. Great space, small enough to give each client the attention they need. Awesome staff that cares and is passionate about what they do. Highly recommend.

This is an awesome place to workout. Ashley and Marc were very friendly and they have really positive vibe going. My favorite part is definitely the astroturf stretching/playing area in the back. Nice equipment, nice location.

I LOVE FDCF. I reluctantly walked in almost 5 months ago and I am forever changed. You know that awesome nervous excited feeling you get when youre about to do something amazing? I get that feeling every time I walk in. Its a challenge but you will surprise yourself with how strong you already are and how strong you will become... In all areas, mind, body and soul! The coaches genuinely care and are awesome at what they do and they WILL get you where you want to be if you are willing to work, be patient and trust in the process. Thanks FDCF!

Cottontown Crossfit (formerly known as Forest Drive Crossfit) embodies what Crossfit is all about - great programming, awesome coaches who truly care about members, amazing facility and equipment (including 4 bathrooms and kids room!!) and members who embrace and support one another. They encourage growth in all aspects of your life and everyone is welcome (from seasoned athletes to those who have never stepped foot in a gym). Love this place and these people!

As a CrossFit Coach I know exactly what I want in a CrossFit box and Forest Drive CF met my expectations. I moved to Columbia summer 2017 and had a choice to join any of the local boxes. After trying a few other boxes I joined FDC for two simple reasons: great coaching and solid programming. You can find gyms of various size, equipment and community, but nothing replaces quality coaching coupled with a good fitness program. Now Im part of the FDC family. Come try us out!

Superb location, facilities, and people! Awesome gym.

Really amazing Crossfit box. The coaches are really have an eye for programming and for helping you be the very best version of you. There are plenty of class times, and the class sizes are smaller so you get plenty of personalized attention. Marc and the other coaches really give you the guidance and attention you need to have a safe and effective workout. There are members that span the fitness spectrum, and everyone is able to get what they need from the workouts. Forest Drive Crossfit also really creates that deep sense of community that Crossfit is known for... you are more than just a member, you are part of a family and tribe.

FDC is one of the most welcoming crossfit gyms I have been to. All the coaches are so attentive and hands-on making sure you are doing exercises properly. The camaraderie of the gym makes working out fun and motivating! For beginners or advanced people, I highly recommend joining FDC!!

As someone who has never played a sport in their life, I thought Crossfit would 100% not ever be for me. But thanks to a friend, she dragged me down there for a Community WOD on a Saturday and I fell in love with the gym, the people and of course, Marc! Everyone is so supportive and encouraging. You could be the last person to finish a WOD and still feel so accomplished because you had so many people cheering you on to finish. Everyday is a new adventure at Crossfit and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of such a loving community. I’m so happy I joined and even though I’m in Spain at the moment I already can’t wait to get back to my home away from home.

Great location. Marc Sanger knows his stuff and has helped me improve in all areas.

Great staff, great location, all around great gym.

You can be assured to have a workout family who are not just enthusiastic and motivating but also push you to achieve the best! A small class, great coaches, fun athletes - Come try a free class on Saturday morning at 9am and then right into foundations!Detailed review:It’s a shame I haven’t yet written a review for this place in 6 months. Usually with restaurants and such you can write a review on your first or second visit, but with gyms you always want to wait a month or so before you can judge entirely. I used to be someone who hated working out in groups, felt uncomfortable or overwhelmed at big gyms so most always worked out by myself at my apartment complex gym. But I reached a point where I was tired of looking at videos and figuring out a movement or not knowing if I’m doing something right and around that time I stumbled upon Forest Drive Crossfit. This box is not a place where you would feel overwhelmed, coz there won’t be more than 10 people at every class. Which means personal attention from your coach! Which to me is extremely important, coz what’s the point in doing something wrong and not being corrected, or not knowing there is room for improvement. Coach Marc Sanger is very attentive, extremely detail oriented and is not all about just higher weights on your barbell. He is all about form, technique, hand/leg position while doing a movement – it’s not just how much weight can you lift, or how fast can you do a workout. He’ll work with you till you get it right, he has all the patience on earth and he’ll explain it to you in 20 different ways till you understand it. I know people who get frustrated if you don’t get something after explaining 2-3 times, but there’s no room for that at Forest Drive Crossfit. And hence I recommend this place!