Five Forks CrossFit
Welcome to Five Forks Athletics (Five Forks CrossFit), your premier destination for building confidence, forging great habits, and elevating your fitness through expert-led classes, accountability, and a supportive community. Located in a massive 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Simpsonville, South Carolina, we offer a diverse range of fitness options designed for all athletic levels. Whether you are seeking intense CrossFit group classes, low-barrier HYBRID conditioning, kids-specific programs, or customized one-on-one personal training, our experienced coaching staff is dedicated to helping you move safely and efficiently. Additionally, our comprehensive approach offers professional nutrition counseling and a dedicated recovery room to help you feel, look, and perform at your absolute best. Come experience the tight-knit family culture that our five-star rated members call the highlight of their day.
12,000 Sq Ft Flagship Facility
Access unmatched training space featuring professional functional fitness zones, dedicated kids section, and top-tier CrossFit machinery.
Unrivaled Coach Support
Train alongside the Upstate's most experienced coaches offering dedicated technique reviews, individual scalings, and endless encouragement.
On-Site Recovery & Wellness
Utilize our modern dedicated recovery room and professional nutrition counseling to align physical output with smart recovery and custom food habits.
Jonathan Gunther
Co-Owner & Head Coach
Experienced CrossFit professional passionate about athletic development, functional movement mechanics, and helping members unlock their inner potential.
Brittany Gunther
Co-Owner & Nutrition Director
Specializes in actionable lifestyle modifications, positive habits, and custom nutrition frameworks that fuel performance and weight management.
Hudson Fricke
CrossFit Coach
Dedicated to helping athletes scale movements effectively and build strong, injury-resistant bodies.
Ashley J. Sutherland
CrossFit Kids & General Coach
Passionate about youth development, motor skills education, and making fitness fun for the next generation.
Ilya Petrovets
Performance Coach
Expert in high-intensity conditioning and barbell technique, focusing on performance enhancement for seasoned and novice athletes.
Julianna Gallagher
Group Coach & Mobility Specialist
Ensures members move safely through structured dynamic warmups, deep physical alignment, and functional progressions.
Bobby Clarke
Strength & Conditioning Coach
A seasoned personal trainer focusing on muscle hypertrophy, metabolic conditioning, and personal accountability.
Matthew Jordan
CrossFit & HYBRID Instructor
Engaging community coach focused on endurance training, high-repetition barbell cycling, and functional movement efficiency.
David, 34 yrs
"Five Forks athletics is by far the best gym I have ever been a part of. Top notch facilities, equipment, coaching, and community. The time I get to spend here is always the highlight of my day. The positive and fun environment that has been cultivated here makes pursuing my health and fitness goals enjoyable. 10/10."
Sarah, 29 yrs
"Incredible gym with a tight knit community, amazing coaches and great owner. They will help you achieve your fitness goals, while creating an environment that is welcoming to anyone of all skill and fitness levels!"
Robert, 45 yrs
"I have been a member of Five Forks Athletics since it opened in October of 2013. Prior to that I had no real fitness regimen but that very quickly changed. There is nothing like working out in a group setting, having the hour programed with a warmup, strength training, and a workout that is different everyday makes it very special. FFA offers nutrition coaching as well to help you make your fitness goals! Come be a part of our amazing family!!"
Amanda, 38 yrs
"The most amazing gym EVER! The coaches are knowledgeable and truly CARE about you! The equipment is state-of-the-art and the facility is HUGE! The community is welcoming and absolutely the BEST!"
Main Athletic Arena
A massive functional workout floor fully equipped with premium Rogue power rigs, modern conditioning rowers, weight plates, and endless kettlebells.
Specialized Recovery Room
A quiet, dedicated physical rehabilitation zone packed with tools designed to soothe sore muscles, expand daily mobility, and quicken metabolic healing.
CrossFit Kids Safe Zone
An organized, child-friendly environment outfitted with scaled equipment for early motor pattern learning, athletic coordination, and team fitness games.
evoFIT / HYBRID Conditioning
High-octane class formats prioritizing cardiovascular capacity, lean muscle tone, and explosive conditioning, utilizing lighter loads and bodyweight exercises.
CrossFit Kids & Teens
A tailored development curriculum building confidence, positive structural movement patterns, physical confidence, and healthy community habits.
Personalized Nutrition Counseling
One-on-one nutrition tracking sessions addressing body composition, performance enhancement, habit change, and permanent energy improvement.
405 Scuffletown Rd, Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States
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CrossFit
Entraînement fonctionnel varié
HYBRID
Specialized class
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit adapté pour enfants
Personal Training
Specialized class
evoFIT
Specialized class
Strengths
- Huge Workout Facility - Our 12,000 square foot facility ensures you will never feel cramped or short of space, even during popular evening hours.
- Elite Coaching Variety - Over 15 certified training professionals mean high attention to detail, diverse specialties, and custom workout scaling.
- Holistic Health Programs - Combines training, structural youth programs, and integrated lifestyle nutrition to support your transformation inside and out.
Watch points
- No Sunday Classes - The athletic facility is fully closed on Sundays, which may affect those looking for weekend recovery sessions.
- High Initial Demand - Popular morning and after-work hours fill up quickly, requiring booking through our online scheduling application.
CrossFit
The quintessential functional fitness format incorporating high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardiovascular conditioning. Every daily Workout of the Day (WOD) is fully scaleable to fit all fitness profiles.
Objective: Strength, power, dynamic agility, core alignment, and total metabolic capacity.
HYBRID
A high-tempo conditioning class prioritizing elevated cardiorespiratory response and calorie-burning without high-skill barbell lifting. Perfect for fat loss, stamina, and basic strength building.
Objective: Cardiovascular stamina, muscular endurance, core conditioning.
CrossFit Kids
An engaging, structured class format for younger generations designed to refine basic motor skills, functional coordination, speed, and teamwork inside an encouraging peer community.
Objective: Basic functional movements, flexibility, athletic cooperation, confidence.
Personal Training
One-on-one personal attention with our seasoned certified coaching professionals. Ideal for refining complex movements, rebuilding physical strength after injury, or reaching specific athletic thresholds.
Objective: Customized personal scaling, absolute safety, and targeted strength/endurance adaptation.
evoFIT
A low-complexity cardiovascular and core strength class designed for functional toning and endurance. Perfect for general population looking to sweat and challenge stamina.
Objective: Core power, metabolic conditioning, body composition.
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Situated in the beautiful, rapidly expanding residential area of Five Forks in Simpsonville, SC, our gym is a hub of active living. The location provides easy transit routes for families, busy professionals, and school-aged kids living within the local Greenville County community.
Public transport
Minimal direct public transit lines; we recommend private vehicle access, cycling, or local rideshare services.
Parking
Expansive on-site private parking lot providing hassle-free, free daily parking spaces steps away from our main entrance.
Landmarks
Approach
We live by the phrase 'All training is not created equal'. We aim to spark long-term transformations by integrating structural physical conditioning with nutritional mindfulness and supportive social connection.
Methodology
Applying high-intensity, constantly varied functional athletic movements under the direct supervision of elite, highly certified coaches.
Progression
We leverage a structured tracking format, constant coach reviews, and scaling modifications to transition you from foundational movements to complex athletic work safely.
Unlimited Performance Package
- Unlimited CrossFit & HYBRID Classes
- Access to 12,000 sq ft Facility
- Complimentary Recovery Room Entry
- WOD Tracking Application Access
HYBRID & evoFIT Tier
- Unlimited access to Hybrid and evoFIT classes only
- Dedicated Coach Support
- Full Recovery Room Access
CrossFit Kids Monthly Membership
- Age-appropriate classes per week
- Certified CrossFit Kids Coaches
- Fosters coordination, focus, and strength
First visit
Please plan on arriving about 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled group session. Our staff will guide you through a tour of the facility, check your registration, and introduce you to your class coach.
Required equipment
Bring comfortable sports clothing, supportive training shoes (ideally flat-soled CrossFit shoes), a personal water bottle, and a dry towel.
What a typical session looks like
Every 60-minute session begins with a joint mobility dynamic warmup, transitions to a technical barbell or bodyweight strength sequence, continues with the fast-paced Workout of the Day (WOD), and finishes with cool-down stretching.
Strength & Weightlifting
Cardio & Stamina Conditioning
Gymnastics & Core Workouts
The CrossFit Open Friday Night Lights
An annual, world-wide celebration hosted inside our main floor, showcasing athletic performance and massive group encouragement.
Saturday Morning Partner WOD
Our hallmark weekly community session designed for partners to train together, meet new friends, and enjoy active weekends.
Jonathan Gunther
Jonathan has spent over a decade refining functional movement styles. He believes that elite fitness is accessible to anyone when matching personal discipline with structured, professional coaching.
Brittany Gunther
Brittany's approach looks at the athlete's complete picture. She guides members to discover simple, daily nutrition adjustments that dramatically accelerate gym results and body transformations.
Hudson Fricke
Hudson loves breaking down highly complex movements like handstands and muscle-ups into simple, stress-free stages, making high-skill functional fitness accessible to all ages.
CrossFit Inc.
Fully recognized international affiliate program assuring premium athletic methodologies and professional safety procedures.
Rogue Fitness
Equipped with industry-leading, high-grade functional fitness products and modular power rigs.
Flexible premium gym memberships including unlimited CrossFit classes, punch cards, specialized youth rates, and nutrition consulting add-ons. Contact [email protected] to find the best option for your routine.