12th State CrossFit
At 12th State CrossFit, we believe that the best way to stay fit is to love your workouts. Located just inside the Beltline and minutes from downtown Raleigh, NC, we offer a welcoming and professional environment where individuals of all fitness levels can build strength and resilience. Our elite coaching team is dedicated to your development, prioritizing technique, mobility, and sustainable progression. We offer customized training pathways instead of rigid, one-size-fits-all programs to optimize your performance based on your personal goals and lifestyle. With no long-term contracts and a vibrant, supportive community, we are here to help you become stronger, more confident, and better equipped to handle the challenges of daily life.
Contract-Free Memberships
We want you to stay because you love the training and community, not because of a legal commitment. All memberships are month-to-month.
Professional Coaching
Our experienced coaches take immense pride in their craft, investing deep care into your athletic development and movement safety.
Focus on Longevity
We emphasize smart progressions, mobility, and flexibility to keep you active, injury-free, and fit for life.
Eric Miller
Head Coach & Trainer
Eric has over seven years of professional coaching experience under the CrossFit methodology. He is dedicated to helping members move efficiently and safely, tailoring daily workouts to match individual fitness journeys.
Sarah, 34 yrs
"12th State CrossFit completely changed how I look at fitness. The coaches focus so much on mobility and longevity. I feel stronger, more capable, and there's absolutely no pressure of long-term contracts!"
Marcus, 42 yrs
"The community here is outstanding, and the coaching is top-tier. They scale every workout to fit your personal skill level while still pushing you to build real resilience."
Main CrossFit Arena
A spacious, open-layout functional fitness floor featuring premium Rogue monster rigs, Olympic lifting platforms, and ample room for high-intensity group training.
Mobility & Recovery Area
A dedicated zone loaded with mobility tools, foam rollers, bands, and stretch mats to facilitate proper warm-ups and post-WOD recovery.
CrossFit WOD
Our signature group program emphasizing constantly varied, high-intensity functional movements scaled precisely for your individual capability.
Personal Training
One-on-one custom coaching to master advanced movements, address mechanical deficiencies, or accelerate your physical performance.
Kids & Teens Fitness
Fun, engaging classes that lay the physical groundwork for kids to develop strong coordination, physical literacy, and healthy lifetime habits.
807 Hodges St, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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CrossFit WOD
Entraînement du jour - séance intense et variée
Personal Training
Specialized class
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit adapté pour enfants
Open Gym
Accès libre à l'espace d'entraînement
Mobility & Recovery
Specialized class
Strengths
- Zero Contracts - Enjoy ultimate flexibility with month-to-month memberships and no long-term commitment.
- Longevity Approach - Our training places heavy emphasis on mobility, safe movement patterns, and long-term health.
- Exceptional Coaches - Our coaches are highly experienced professionals dedicated to scaling workouts to match your needs.
- Prime Location - Conveniently situated near downtown Raleigh and right inside the Beltline for easy access.
Watch points
- No Sunday Classes - The gym is currently closed on Sundays, which may limit training options for weekend-only athletes.
- No Traditional Spa Amenities - While we feature clean showers and changing rooms, we do not have a sauna, steam room, or pool.
CrossFit WOD
Our core group training class where you will learn and master functional fitness movements. The session includes a guided warm-up, skill or strength development, and the high-intensity Workout of the Day (WOD), all scalable to your individual fitness level.
Objective: Strength, Cardio & Conditioning
Personal Training
Work one-on-one with our experienced coaches to build a personalized roadmap for your fitness goals. Perfect for building confidence, overcoming injury, or mastering technical Olympic lifts and gymnastics movements.
Objective: Individualized Progression
CrossFit Kids
A fun and engaging program designed to help children develop coordination, physical literacy, and a lifelong passion for physical fitness through game-based functional movements.
Objective: Coordination, Play & Safety
Open Gym
Self-guided training hours allowing you to work on your weaknesses, complete accessory work, or catch up on a missed WOD using our premium equipment.
Objective: Self-Directed Training
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Our facility is located just north of downtown Raleigh, inside the Beltline near the intersection of Wake Forest Road and Hodges Street. The area combines a vibrant, urban atmosphere with local industrial charm, making it an easy and quick stop for commuters and residents alike.
Public transport
Easily accessible via local Raleigh GoRaleigh bus transit lines stopping along Wake Forest Road and Capital Boulevard.
Parking
We feature a dedicated, free on-site parking lot directly in front of and surrounding the building for stress-free parking.
Landmarks
Approach
We believe fitness is a lifelong pursuit that starts today. Our ultimate goal is to make fitness highly enjoyable, safe, rewarding, and built around a strong, positive community.
Methodology
We focus heavily on mastering proper technique first, followed by smart progression, and lastly, applying measured intensity suited to your exact age, capability, and health background.
Progression
Our coaches have developed distinct training pathways to help optimize your performance over time. This structure ensures you scale correctly and build lasting, injury-free physical capacity.
Unlimited Month-to-Month
- Unlimited CrossFit WODs
- Access to Open Gym
- No contracts or long-term commitments
- Coached by certified professionals
10-Class Pass
- Valid for 10 CrossFit classes
- No contract
- Perfect for busy professionals and travelers
Single Session Drop-In
- Access to one CrossFit class
- Available for experienced CrossFitters
- Quick online reservation
First visit
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your scheduled class to meet our coaches, complete our safety waiver, and tour the facility. Your coach will guide you through the workout progression.
Required equipment
Wear comfortable athletic clothing and supportive cross-training shoes. Bring a water bottle and a positive attitude!
What a typical session looks like
Every 60-minute session includes a specific unweighted warm-up (such as Cossack Squats and Half Kneeling Windmills), followed by structured strength or skill progression, the high-intensity WOD, and a guided cool-down focused on flexibility.
Strength & Weightlifting
Cardio Machines
Gymnastics & Conditioning
The CrossFit Open
An annual community-wide event where we test our limits together, cheering on our fellow members in a spectacular competitive environment.
Saturday Community Team WOD
A high-energy team workout designed to push your limits alongside partners, fostering deep community spirit.
Eric Miller
Eric believes that fitness must be scaled perfectly to meet the unique life demands of every individual. With several years of active experience, he ensures his athletes move with precision, intensity, and deep longevity in mind.
CrossFit Inc.
We are a proudly registered and officially affiliated CrossFit facility, strictly adhering to high-quality fitness guidelines.
Wellhub
Corporate fitness network partnership allowing eligible members corporate access to our classes.
Month-to-month unlimited plans and class packages available. All plans are completely contract-free. Contact us or visit our website to explore our modern pricing structures.