Tusk CrossFit

What’s one achievement you’re proud of at Tusk CrossFit?

Cal is amazing! He makes everyone feel welcome, knows everyone's names, and creates a fun, supportive environment. He takes proper warm ups and good form/technique seriously. Safety and injury prevention are a top priority. I love this gym so much!

Another great class with Caralyn this morning. Her coaching is always so instructive and motivating, really enjoy these work outs.

Great job to Zach and Cal for coaching the giant 5:30am class on Bring A Friend Day! There was so much going on and people to wrangle but it never felt chaotic or mismanaged. They handled it like pros!

It was bring a friend day, so there were 34 people in class - which could have felt overwhelming - but Zach had other coaches present to handle the volume smoothly. Despite the larger group, the energy was lively and focused, and the workout stayed challenging without feeling chaotic. The mix of exercises pushed me just enough, combining strength and cardio in a way that kept me engaged throughout. It was a lot of fun to be part of such a buzzing atmosphere at Tusk CrossFit while still getting a solid workout - the perfect balance between community and personal effort.

You could walk us through the exercises a bit more and maybe do some more practice ones before the actual workout.

The coaches at Tusk CrossFit make workouts safer and more effective by carefully monitoring everyone’s form throughout each exercise. They watch closely as I move, catching even the smallest misalignments, and provide clear, specific feedback that helps me adjust in real time. When my current ability level requires it, they modify movements thoughtfully - whether that means reducing weight, changing the range of motion, or suggesting alternative exercises - so I can still push myself without risking injury. Everyone at the gym is super friendly; there’s a genuine sense of community where we cheer each other on loudly and enthusiastically until every single person finishes the workout. That energy keeps me motivated and makes every session something I look forward to.

Zach was incredibly nice and helpful as always. He ran a great class!

Caralyn is Great! She watches your form and gives feedback so I know I’m growing in what I’m doing in class. Instructions are very clear but Caralyn will give countdowns and reminders throughout the class. Everyone is so positive and encouraging!

Cal could tell I was struggling and kept me to a realistic scaling for the workout. He is great at watching everyone during the class to make sure we get the instructions we need individually.

What’s one big change you’ve noticed since joining Tusk CrossFit? I feel more energy and I notice the difference when I don’t work out. I am older and Cal always knows how to scale my workouts. Very happy.

There are certain things I can't do, and Caralyn scales and modifies these moves. This is so important because you feel success. She is so encouraging and watches as you work out. She helps you do the movements correctly and is very positive with her suggestions. I love coming to this gym, it's my happy place!!

Coaching is A plus! Cal is very thorough especially in giving instruction. Warm ups are complete and I feel ready to move. The Tusk Community is welcoming and inspiring. Love the competitiveness and willing to push. Overall Tusk is a great gym and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a home.

Cal is always supportive, knowledgeable and motivating. The workouts are challenging but well-structured, and the coaching makes a huge difference.

Zach is a patient coach! He helped me scale everything to match my abilities yet still push me to reach new possibilities. Tusk feels like home and it feels great to be back.

Coach Zach was great and encouraging as always!

Tusk Athletics is a supportive and welcoming CrossFit community. The support, encouragement, and energy make it feel like a true team. Zach is an outstanding coach! He's attentive, safety-focused, and great at challenging everyone at their own level. I avoided CrossFit for years thinking it would be too intense, but it’s nothing like that. After trying a class in October, I knew this was the right fit for me. Highly recommend! Rosemary Lee

Coach Cal always does a fantastic job of breaking down the workout step-by-step, explaining each movement clearly so you know exactly what to focus on. He walks us through a solid warmup that gets the body ready without feeling rushed or overwhelming. I appreciate how he notices when someone’s form needs adjusting and takes the time to help correct it, which makes the whole session feel safer and more effective. The energy he brings keeps the class motivated, and I always leave Tusk CrossFit feeling like I accomplished something meaningful.

Both educational and encouraging. The "showing how its done" + "tips on form and scaling when necessary" help me get the most out of it. Honestly, great coach!

It was good! He made me feel stronger then I thought I was and I had a good time!

The friendliest gym environment you’ll find! Great coaches, great people.

Amazing experience! 5 stars for sure! You really need to be more consistent, feels like I haven’t seen you in about 6 months! I really missed you!

Caralyn is an amazing coach. She’s wonderful at promoting good technique and making sure that you don’t get injured. She’s a great example and role model as to what lifting and CrossFit should be.

Zach is a great coach. Focuses on form so people do it right and don’t get hurt. My teen sons think he is funny too.

Laura was great!!! She scaled my workout and was genuinely concerned about me and getting a good workout for me! Definitely will be back whenever I am in town🤩

Cal, you’re a great CrossFit coach!! But you really need to work on your golf game!!!! 😆

Taylor was absolutely amazing, so kind and helpful during the workouts. I appreciate all the modifications she made for me and i can’t wait to come back!

Coach Cal is an outstanding coach who truly brings out the best in every athlete. His passion for the game, attention to detail, and ability to motivate make him stand out from the rest. He not only focuses on improving skills and strategy but also on building confidence, teamwork.

Super fun workout. Everyone was so kind and welcoming! Great coaching! Thank you!!

First day back after shutting it down for a while to let the knee recover. Coach Zach and everyone at Tusk Athletics very welcoming and encouraging! So glad to be back!!!

Always helpful and always watching my back.. especially on deadlift day. I appreciate the coaching to not only help me lift better but to protect my back.

Our coach did amazing today by telling me that’s a huge jump for DL. I dropped from 185 to 165.

I love the women’s only class on Tuesday and Thursday. From the programming to the people it is the highlight of my day!

Cal is personable, easy going and helpful.

Great!❤️

Nate is incredible. He ensures good form and hard work!

Today was my first day and it was amazing. Carl took time to show me how to do every exercise and make sure that the exercise exercises I were doing was for my level. I would recommend Carl and Tusk CrossFit to anyone.

Great drop in class! I loved the energy of the class and from the trainer, I felt very comfortable and I even stung together 10 double unders a new record for me!! Thanks for having me I will be back.

After about a two year break I had my first class back today. Cal helped me pick the best weight and even helped me switch up a movement because of my shoulder. The other boy gym I’ll ever go to specifically for the coaching.

Great

Appreciate the coaching on form, technique, and the individual workout modifications that best fit my fitness level.

Dropped in today for the first time/ was on that side of town and Coach Cal and the members were so welcoming. Great warm up and support during the workout plus I love dropping into a gym that’s clean and tidy! Thanks again!

A coach who will quickly become a friend! Laura makes a potentially intimidating gym environment approachable and fun! Same goes for all the coaches at Tusk; they help you scale when appropriate but encourage you to push it when they know you’ve got more in the tank.

From warm up to workout, everything was demonstrated and well explained. Thanks Daniel. Great class!

Laura was so very Patient with me even though I felt completely out of place she made me feel welcome and that I belong

Me and my wife felt very welcome to the class. We love the way the coach was engaged in teaching us proper technique and being available for questions. All around Great experience. Hope to be part of this community.

Thank you for being a second set of eyes and having the right technique suggestions to improve my rope climbs today! Appreciate you!

Great people and actively engaged coach! Felt the support and encouragement

He told me If I was going to be late, and I loved it

This is a phenomenal north Phoenix area gym and a great CrossFit fitness community. The group class caters to every level and skill from first timer workouts to advanced. Cal is great and he makes the workouts fun but challenging and is always available to guide and modify workouts. Highly recommend all the personal trainers at Tusk!

Fun and great coach!

Zach is one of the best coaches. Helpful. Supportive. Motivating.

Zach always goes above and beyond to ensure we have the ultimate fitness experience!

Another tough workout today—as usual, haha! But I just want to give a big shoutout to Coach Laura. She's always so helpful, not just with me but with everyone in the class. Whenever we have questions about form or technique, she takes the time to explain and demonstrate things clearly. Her encouragement throughout the workout really keeps the energy up and helps push us through. Grateful to have such an engaged and supportive coach!

I was pretty tired today but Laura was very motivating during class and the workout and I was able to push through. She’s very knowledgeable with all the movements so I knew exactly what I should be doing. The class ran smoothly and ended on time. I’d love to try and attend her classes more often.

I love how encouraging Caralyn is and how she watches everybody, even when you don’t think she’s watching she’ll come over and make corrections or encourage you!

Coach Zach is the perfect blend a push a little harder but be safe not to get injured.

Taylor is amazing! Love her Ladies only class! It’s challenging, fun, and is so great for this postpartum season of life, and for anyone who wants to target particular areas and get a good burn!

10/10 would recommend!

Caralyn always does a great job explaining the workout and explaining the warmup…enjoy every class that I attend with her. Keep up the great job!

Great experience. It was my first go at anything outside of just my garage. A little intimidating going into it’d but Zach made sure I felt comfortable and helped me through with any questions I had. The group was amazing and motivational as well. I will definitely be back! Thank you! If I could give it more stars I would!

This was my third CrossFit class and been months since exercising. Cal was great in explaining the movements as well as how to scale the workout to fit my level. Thank you Cal.

It was a good class. Zach was really helpful in explaining the movements and helping to scale back movements.

Carolyn welcomed me back with open arms. So thankful for the Tusk coaching tree. The maps.

I had been working out at Tusk Athletics for almost three months. I am addicted to the classes almost every day. Everything about Caralyn's coaching is perfect: thorough warm up, adaptive workout plans, and positivity during the routine. She can always find my pin point and immediately corrects me during the work out. Thank you Tusk Athletics and Caralyn: you make me love CrossFit!

The Tusk Athletics community is truly exceptional, fostering a sense of belonging, encouragement and accountability. The members and trainers create a welcoming environment, making workouts enjoyable and highly motivating. It's more than a gym; it's a supportive fitness family. Cal & Zach, are remarkable - knowledgeable, motivating, and committed to helping members reach their fitness goals. Their personalized approach and expertise significantly enhance the overall gym experience and fitness journey. This is the place to be if you would like to see significant results!

Caralyn is a fantastic coach/instructor with great energy and technical skill. Always enjoy her classes

Such a fun energetic class that involvesFitness. I had a great time being coached by Zach.

Cal was great. Welcoming, motivating, and explained well.

Solid workout with plenty of warm up for us old guys.

I havent been in a CrossFit gym in over 5 years and Caralyn took the time to make sure I was comfortable and safe! The gym and other members were overall very friendly! I look forward to coming back!

Coach Caralyn worked with my lower back issues today and altered the movements to allow me to still get a great workout but protect the muscles that were giving me issues. And everyone in the class was supportive, I never feel uncomfortable doing something different than the workout of the day. Great class today!

Great

Coach Zach is a one-of-a-kind coach! He has the ability to coach large classes while still maintaining individual attention to those that are new or in need of extra support. Thanks Coach Zach for always being friendly, attentive, and prioritizing safety in this crazy world we call CrossFit!

Zach consistently makes his way through the room watching and coaching everyone as they progress through the wod. He is great at correcting form and challenging you when appropriate. GREAT coach!

Always awesome, glad to be back!

Zach did an excellent job today! He was very attentive, informative, and helpful every step of the way. Broke down everything if it needed a Modification and gave alternatives if needed. Great workout today!

Caralyn, one of the best CF coaches

She is am excellent trainer, she is very patient and explains the class very well

I enjoy the different styles of coaching Tusk offers with their coaches. It’s all relative, but each coach brings their own little added touch!

Caralyn has been great. Very knowledgeable about variations for my, what’s seems like, never ending injuries. And for calling me out about not pushing myself too hard and aggravating said injuries, cause I’m stupid sometimes

Fantastic

Cal was a great coach, competent, and engaged with everyone. Very welcoming and encouraging.

She’s amazing. Always been so patient and kind to me!

Carolyn did an amazing job helping me perfect my form performing a lift .

Great class good coaching!

Loved the community workout this past Saturday! Coach Nate and all of the members were super welcoming and friendly.

He was amazing. Zach checked my form and gave tips on how to do every exercise which makes a big difference.

We were in vacation in Phoenix and do CrossFit in France so we loved the training class and the group ! Thanks a lot and see you soon ! 😁🇨🇵

The coach did a good job warming everyone one up for the movements. The coach demonstrated the movements and explained strategies to succeed.

Caralyn’s classes are always filled with great instruction on the movements, form and technique. Not to mention her encouragement during the workout, her corrections to form so no injuries, her great music and always a high five afterwards! I try to make Caralyn’s as often as I can!! 🙌🙌

To start, the warm ups are always so thorough no matter what the workout is. You can always count on every movement being broken down and gone through thoroughly! Cal is always readily available to answer any questions and help with any modifications if necessary. Feedback and corrections during the workout are also given which goes to show the attention to detail as well as emphasis on good form this gym has!

Coaching is always great. Through guiding class through a specific warmup for the days WOD, to helping you determine how to scale if need be. They then walk around during workouts to make sure you are staying on track to finish the workout.

Cal is a great coach! I appreciate that he sees potential in all of his members and then helps them reach goals they never knew they could reach. He’s passionate about fitness and it comes across in every class. He knows how to scale workouts to meet each athletes needs which makes everyone feel included. I’m grateful for my Tusk family - couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else!

Zach is a GREAT coach. He does a good job on scaling me which I need. I am so glad he became a coach.

Coach Zach is the best, great energy. He makes sure you are challenging yourself while taking care of good posture.

He's been always being so supportive helps me out a lot on technic push mentally so I can keep going and when I feel some kind of pain he also tells me what to do so I can keep doing the hard work without me getting hurt Really great coach

Everyone here including Carolyn just has a good vibe I’m 17 and I’ve been trying to get stronger Everyone there lifts more than me but not once did I feel judged or looked down on Everyone was giving me tips on how to do different movements and how to avoid getting hurt If you have a large ego that could hurt. But if you have a positive attitude towards working out and you want to progress and BECOME strong versus go to a gym to LOOK strong you’ll have a great time. Seriously, other gyms positive advertisement is “nobodies looking don’t worry” but here everyone works together and will help you And if you’re more introverted and don’t feel like talking, I’ve noticed people are responsive to that as well

Cal was very positive and attentive!

Great class! Nate is a very nice coach, keeping an eye on form of movements. I am usually dropping in once a month and Nate makes it feel like home. I will definitely be back!

Met Nate a few times while dropping in this week. Super friendly, welcoming, and great feedback to help me hit some solid workouts this week. Would be stoked to have him as a regular coach.

Everyday at Tusk is a great day! Coaching is on point providing the perfect stimulus to get a great workout and get stronger and faster everyday.

I am new to cross fit and Cal has always taken time to explain the workouts and show the right technique. Always encouraging as well. I was always overwhelmed by CrossFit in general, but Cal and the team are just amazing in easing it for you.

Bowles is a beast!

Awesome! Really helped keep my form correct and brings an awesome attitude!

He is such a great coach because Im new here in CrossFit and he always teach me well and he's really kind so I can learn CrossFit not being afraid of doing something wrong. Also, people are really inviting and makes me comfortable to be in this community.

Zach did great. Very attentive coaching with us and the rest of class. It's been a long time since we had hands on coaching like that.

Really went out of his way to make me feel welcome and great instructor!

Coach Caralyn was amazing! she took us through a solid warm up for the workout and encouraged everyone to keep grinding and push through the finish line. This place rocks! 🤘

Always amazing! 🤩

Cal is always teaching technique, went over rowing techniques today that helped out immensely. Always encouraging during workouts, and always has a pulse on every person and where they are fitness wise. Cal is exceptionally good at adjusting workouts for individuals on the fly, which ensures workout success for each person that steps into box!!

Cal is great! He was encouraging throughout the long workout, which was much appreciated! 🤩

She is an amazing instructor.

Sure, here’s a message for you: --- I’ve been attending Coach Zach's CrossFit classes for a few years now, and I can confidently say he is absolutely fantastic. One of the things I appreciate most about coach Zach is his emphasis on correct form. He doesn't hesitate to tell the truth and correct you, ensuring that you get the most out of every workout while avoiding injury. Despite my long tenure in his classes, I always learn something new from him. I enjoy picking his brain, and he is always—without fail—open to sharing his ideas and strategies about training. Highly recommended! And so glad I found the Tusk family.

Great time working out before our vaca. Thanks for all the hospitality. Atleast three others not in our class introduced themselves to my wife and I. I would suggest anyone visiting the area to hit you up.

We had a great time dropping into Tusk CrossFit! Cal was an awesome coach, helpful and friendly. Many of your members came over to talk and introduce themselves. It’s was nice to drop in to such a welcoming and positive community! Thank you!

Nate is a rockstar. Super knowledgeable and encouraging throughout the workouts. He always helps me out, and makes me feel like Superman even when I show up after missing the last two weeks and after eating ice cream on nights when I shouldn’t, he helps me get back into shape and feeling healthier!

She was one of the most awesome coaches I’ve seen in crossfit. Thanks to her I felt invited and welcome in a foreign environment. I had a great workout session under her coaching and managing the classes.

Always cheerful and encouraging!

Cal’s great. He is encouraging, funny, and adjusts the workout so I can complete it, the even with an injury.

Always great coaching and positive vibe! Thanks!

Cal makes great modifications for workouts based on my recovery that still hit the desired stimulus of the workout

Cal is always very friendly and motivating. I need scaled versions of workouts at this time in my life and knows just what to do! Also Cow h Caralyn is amazing and encouraged me to get back in the gym and start moving again. Love the Tusk coaches and atmosphere

It was great!! Zachary helped me push myself to my limits. Which i feel i need for motivation. It felt really good after finishing the workout. Not gonna lie it was tough and exhausting but it was fulfilling after class. Hoping tomorrow’s body aches won’t get in the way of joining the 7:30 class. Again it was fun and an amazing workout.

Cal crushed coaching today 💪🏼

Cal always runs an efficient and well-organized class! His classes are informative but enjoyable! Even when we have to do walking lunges for 100m :)

Cal is an outstanding coach. He is always aware of every member training in his class. He’ll stop by, correct your posture if necessary, and adjust the WOD reps based on your performance. His class doesn’t get better than that. Well organized, friendly and rewarding. Best Box in the valley! 5 ⭐️ 1/2.

Great! I felt encouraged to push myself the entire time!

Nate is always extremely encouraging with the perfect amount of intensity!!

Great gym! Great community! If you are looking for a gym come and check it out! Don’t be intimidated, young, mature, fit not so fit you don’t have to worry. Just come and move and you will feel great!

Thanks for working with the kiddo on the strict press. I’m sorry for giving him my mobility. He enjoyed the class today.

Caralyn is a very encouraging and passionate coach. She challenges me to do my best each and every day ! She scales me as needed to suit my ability. She’s definitely an asset to Tusk !!! I also use her for PT on my shoulder…she’s the best in town !!!

Great coaching and vibes as always.

Cal welcomes each and every athlete! He breaks down the movements, accommodates, and encourages me to push myself to reach my goals!

Zach is a great coach. He always knows how much I can push myself.

Caralyn is one of my favorite coaches! She always does a great job!

Caralyn is a rock star! She always takes the time to explain the workout in detail and makes sure that you understand exactly what you are doing that day. When it comes to coaching during the strength portion or workout portion of class she is very good at keeping an eye on everyone to make sure they are doing it correctly and is very good at coaching an individual when needed. Whether that is tweaking your form to prevent injury, giving you a suggestion to improve your skill and/or efficiency or just a verbal "good job, keep it up!" to keep you motivated! Lastly, she is very personable and very friendly to any and all members too!

Caralyn is always “crushing it” as the noon coach, fostering a strong community of premiere athletes who are all smart, handsome/pretty, and extremely athletic.

Best gym in town. Will accommodate to every need and workout level desired. I’ve been through a pregnancy and now a personal injury and all the coaches are extremely knowledgeable/trained in helping to modifying the workouts to keep you moving. Oh and they offer special technique lifting classes on Friday evenings and there is a Dr. physical therapist onsite.

Cal, you are not showing up in drop down.

Caralyn always does an amazing job of explaining how to correctly perform movements with efficiency and safety. She also knows my capabilities better than I know myself and always pushes me to do my best. She often surprises me with helping me realize I’m capable of much more than I thought. I love attending Caralyns classes, she truly is the best and always an inspiration.