CrossFit Donelson

Since joining CrossFit Donelson, I've noticed increased strength and endurance. The coaches are attentive and help modify workouts to fit my needs. The community is supportive, which keeps me motivated to show up consistently. Overall, my fitness and confidence have improved.

Mike excels as a CrossFit coach at CrossFit Donelson. He’s always consistent, showing up ready to lead every session with clear, thorough instruction on the various movements programmed in the WOD. Whether it’s a complex lift or a high-intensity bodyweight exercise, Mike breaks down each step so you understand not just how to do it, but why it matters. He watches closely, correcting form when needed and offering adjustments to help you move safely and efficiently. What stands out most is how Mike balances pushing you to improve while respecting your limits. As a Master’s athlete himself, he’s a real inspiration - demonstrating dedication and strength that motivate you to keep going even on the toughest days. Training with Mike makes every workout feel purposeful, challenging, and rewarding all at once.

I just finished my first official class and it was amazing . Everyone there was super friendly and encouraging and Spencer, the coach has great attention to detail. Looking forward to tomorrow’s class!

Spencer does a great job coaching. He encourages you to give your best effort and gives thorough feedback to help you improve. He also tries to explain things in multiple ways to help you grasp the concepts mentally. He cheers when you do well and guides when you need help. Overall, he is very supportive.

Great coaching, always giving great feedback to everyone throughout the class.

Mike is always helpful during workouts. He pays close attention to my form and offers clear tips to improve technique, which helps prevent injuries and makes the exercises feel more effective. Whether I’m struggling with a lift or trying to keep up during a cardio set, he’s right there encouraging me and adjusting the workout to fit my level. His support makes the sessions less intimidating and more motivating. It’s that kind of guidance that turns a tough workout into something I look forward to. CrossFit Donelson feels like a place where you’re really seen and supported, and Mike’s help is a big part of that.

I was introduced to CrossFit Donelson by a coworker, and from my very first visit, I’ve been hooked. I’m now committed to going pretty much daily because the energy, encouragement, and sense of community truly radiate throughout the space. My coach, Spencer, meets me exactly where I am, pushes me when I need it, and supports my progress every step of the way. This gym has quickly become a place I look forward to showing up to—highly recommend.

We always enjoy coming to workout at CrossFit Donelson. Spencer, you are absolutely amazing as a coach and as a person. You have this incredible way of greeting everyone with genuine warmth and making each workout feel like a shared challenge rather than just exercise. The energy you bring lifts the whole room, and your attention to each person’s form and effort really stands out. We love everything you have built at CrossFit Donelson - the community feels tight-knit but welcoming, and the workouts are always thoughtfully designed to push us just enough. Thank you for always welcoming us with open arms and making us feel welcome every single time we walk through the door. It’s more than a gym; it’s a place where we feel motivated, supported, and part of something special.

Great coaching and friendly athletes! The coaches at CrossFit Donelson really take the time to guide you through each exercise, correcting form and encouraging you to push a little further without overdoing it. The athletes here are welcoming and create a positive energy that makes every workout feel more like a team effort than a solo grind. The gym itself has a clean, organized setup with all the equipment you need for varied and challenging workouts. Overall, it’s a great gym that feels both motivating and supportive, which makes coming back something I look forward to. Highly recommend.

Spencer cares about ensuring the movements are executed correctly. He explains and demonstrates the movements very well. He is also watches closely during warmup and during the class. It’s great to get feedback during a workout to make sure that you don’t suffer an injury. Overall a great coach!

Smooth, thorough, and motivational coaching, as always! Appreciate you making the decisions and grouping people up quickly so the larger class size wasn’t an issue. I’ve seen other classes waste 5 mins on this because they were left to do it themselves.

Spencer is the best gym owner/coach I’ve ever had. His attention to detail and his ability to communicate tweaks in your form in an understandable way is a true gift. His genuine love for what he does shines through in every class and in the culture he has created at CFD. I used to have to make myself go to the gym and now I don’t want to miss a day! Best gym ever!

I love Ximena’s coaching style! Great energy and incredibly supportive. She knows how to bring out the best in any athlete. Whether you’re young or a much older athlete like myself. I always look forward to her coaching my class!

Considering I had never gotten the rhythm down for kipping toes to bar and I got them since Mike taught me today, I’d say Mike is an excellent coach .

Spencer always encourages the athletes to do what they can knowing their strengths and specialties. He also explains the daily stimulus so you know if you need to scale the workout accordingly. I always appreciate the explanation because I know even if I can’t do the workout as prescribed I’m still going to get a great workout.

Appreciate all the close instruction and encouragement and flexibility with the scaling! Claire was a huge help also and encouraged me to do my best and focus on doing my best while not pushing too hard.

Fantastic class with good vibes, helpful coaching, and emphasis on doing things the write way. I would totally recommend Spencer to others that want to improve their mechanics and have a great workout.

Yesterday was my third class with Jacob. Took me a minute to “get” his style. Definitely a jokester and a little more informal. I like he focuses on how the workout make you “feel” which help you scale and gauge where you are at during the workout. That resonates with me.

Mike is the best coach! He is kind and attentive! So grateful for him! :)

Awesome class and Meg was great! This was my first class/workout at CFD and Meg, along with everyone else, made it easy, fun, and gave a lot of encouragement, guidance, and overall good vibes throughout the entire work out!

Meg did great yesterday. We had a small class of only 2 students but we still covered all the basics and the correct form. We completed the warm up and we're prepared to workout. We finished our workout safely and we're encouraged by coach Meg and her music choices. Afterwards she hung around to do double unders for our monthly challenge

Mike's genuine personality and easy-going style of coaching is appreciated. He's patient and does a great job of explaining the movements. All of you give a shit and that's a big deal.

Mike is very attentive. He offers cues to remind me of my form and is very encouraging!

An excellent coach who never fails to help you reinforce the basics with all the energy and fun you could ask for!

Spencer spent time helping me with my knee issue and scaled the workout to fit my situation.

Ximena did great, as always! I really appreciated how she knew the skill set of each member and helped us all scale appropriately. I liked that she gave us the option of either a longer workout or an accessory workout afterwards. And of course I appreciated the encouragement during and after the workout.

Mike always gives great cues and brings great energy to every class. And his warm ups are brutal but always get you going!

He is always energetic, positive and committed to the class and us students! Always watching our forms and our limits, which make me really part of the class, motived and safe!

He was great. His coaching is always top notch.

Always brings a certain charisma that always makes me feel welcome. And always explains the workout movements in always that's easily understandable

He did great! Explained movements clearly and concisely, and corrected form when necessary. Positive attitude through it all. 10/10.

If you’re looking for a coach who will gently encourage you while respecting your personal limits… this is not the class for you. Coach Jacob has an uncanny ability to spot even the slightest moment of struggle and will immediately suggest “just 10 more reps on the bench press”—as if my arms weren’t already staging a full-blown rebellion. His coaching style is a mix of drill sergeant, stand-up comedian, and that one friend who hypes you up just enough to make bad decisions—like adding “just a little more weight” right before your soul leaves your body under the bar. Would I recommend his class? Absolutely. If you enjoy pain, sweat, and the thrill of wondering whether you’ll be able to wash your own hair tomorrow. 10/10 would suffer again.