Bring The Thunder CrossFit
Thunder Performance, also known as Bring The Thunder CrossFit, is more than just a gym—it's a family-owned sanctuary dedicated to health and longevity in Southwest Florida. Founded in 2023 by Thor and Jenny Parrish, our facility offers a high-energy environment where functional fitness meets a supportive community. We specialize in empowering individuals to surpass their expectations through expert coaching, diverse programming, and a 'hype squad' mentality led by our Chief Happiness Officer. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a complete beginner, our 60-minute coach-led classes and state-of-the-art Hybrid Athlete Zone provide the perfect platform for your transformation. Located conveniently near I-75, we serve Fort Myers, Estero, and Cape Coral with a mission to make fitness the best part of your day.
24/7 DIY Access
Train on your terms with round-the-clock access to our Hybrid Athlete Zone including turf and Olympic platforms.
Elite Recovery Suite
On-site access to an Infrared Sauna, Cold Plunge, and Physical Therapy for maximum performance.
Golf Studio
State-of-the-art Trackman technology and PGA instruction to perfect your game rain or shine.
Thor Parrish
Founder & Owner
A CrossFit enthusiast since childhood and known as the world's fittest PGA professional. Passionate about helping fathers use fitness to become role models.
Jenny Parrish
Chief Happiness Officer / Owner
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer and mom-strength advocate. Expert in prenatal and postpartum fitness recovery.
Derek Newman
Coach
CF-L2 and USAW-L2 coach, also a Firefighter and Florida Smoke Diver. Believes in intense training for a fulfilled life.
Anonymous Member
"Workouts You'll Love With People You'll Love. The community is what makes us special and it's what will keep you going."
Hybrid Athlete Zone
A specialized space built for strength, speed, and endurance featuring custom turf, power racks, and dumbbells up to 100#.
Olympic Lifting Zone
Dedicated area with high-quality platforms and barbells for technical weightlifting movements.
Recovery Lab
Equipped with cold plunge, infrared sauna, and clinical space for physical therapy sessions.
Golf Performance
A unique blend of CrossFit conditioning and PGA-led swing mechanics analysis.
Barbell Club
Focused sessions on the Snatch and Clean & Jerk Olympic lifts.
17081 Cam Court, Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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CrossFit Classes
Entraînement fonctionnel varié
Strength and Conditioning
Specialized class
Barbell Club
Specialized class
Golf Performance Training
Specialized class
Personal Training
Specialized class
HYROX Preparation
Préparation aux compétitions HYROX
Open Gym
Accès libre à l'espace d'entraînement
Strengths
- Highly Qualified Team
- 24/7 Access Option
- Unique Golf Integration
- Comprehensive Recovery
Watch points
- Limited Saturday Hours
- No Sunday Group Classes
CrossFit Classes
Coach-led 60-minute sessions following a planned progression of warm-up, skill instruction, and a constantly varied high-intensity workout. Movements are based on the core mechanics of life.
Objective: Functional Strength & Conditioning
Barbell Club
Small group classes focused exclusively on Olympic-style lifting technique including Snatch, Clean, and Jerk. Paired with a coach to refine technique using accessory movements.
Objective: Technique Haltérophilie
Golf Performance
Specialized conditioning designed to boost swing speed and endurance on the course, led by PGA professionals.
Objective: Performance Sportive
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
Located in the business district of south Fort Myers, the gym is situated in a clean, professional industrial complex (Cam Court) accessible via Alico Road.
Public transport
The location is primarily car-dependent, though it is served by LeeTran bus routes along Alico Rd nearby.
Parking
Free on-site parking is available directly in front of Units 3 and 4.
Landmarks
Approach
Community-driven performance. We believe that hard work becomes fun when done together. Our environment is built on building each other up—when you win, we all win.
Methodology
Functional fitness methodology using constantly varied movements at high intensity, overseen by certified coaches who supervise every repetition for safety and efficacy.
Progression
We prioritize consistency over PRs. Members progress through scaled programming that evolves with their skill level, supported by regular body composition scans and coach check-ins.
Drop-In
- Single class access
- Expert coaching
- Requires 1 month CrossFit experience
DIY Access
- 24/7 Hybrid Athlete Zone access
- Turf & Lifting platforms
- Hyrox training areas
Physical Therapy Evaluation
- Clinical diagnosis
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Personalized recovery plan
First visit
Arrive 10-15 minutes early for a tour. You will meet your coach, see the facility, and have a sit-down to discuss your goals and any injuries.
Required equipment
Athletic clothing, cross-training shoes, a water bottle, and a towel.
What a typical session looks like
60 minutes total: 10-15 min warm-up, 10-20 min skill/strength work, 15-30 min Workout of the Day (WOD), and a cool down.
Strength & Olympic Lifting
Cardio & Functional
Recovery
The CrossFit Open
Annual worldwide competition held in-house every Spring.
ThunderStruck V
Local competitive fitness event hosted by the gym.
Community Events
Social gatherings and outings to meet fellow members outside the gym.
Anneliese Bayer
Annie focuses on helping athletes find 1% improvement daily and showing women that lifting heavy builds confidence far beyond the gym.
Bobby Carlson
With over 8 years in performance training, Bobby has worked with NFL talent and specializes in moving better and getting stronger.
Carlos Rodriguez
Big believer in consistency over chasing PRs. Carlos creates an environment where people can work hard and laugh.
PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf)
Certified PXG fitting facility for elite golf clubs.
Trackman
Utilizes Trackman technology in the Golf Studio for swing analysis.
PushPress
Official gym management software provider.
Flexible options including a $25 single session drop-in. Monthly memberships range from full group class access to 24/7 DIY Access. Specific pricing is provided upon inquiry to match plans with individual goals.