Tidal Wave Fitness — Local services in Galveston

Like most people who want to get into crossfit, I was hesitant because I was intimidated and thought that you had to already be a powerhouse to even try it. I WAS WRONG! (and I don't admit that often) I started crossfit in mid May.

First off, The facility itself is amazing! It's clean, well lit, AIR CONDITIONED (A MUST IN TEXAS SUMMERS!) and spacious. It wasn't a warehouse with concrete floors and industrial fans as I had seen before (Intimidating)

Secondly, The instructors really know what their talking about. I was practicing power lifting with a light aluminum bar (15 lbs I think) and no extra weights before picking up a "big girl bar" They don't want anyone to injure themselves. They care about your health and well being. They want you to be safe and learn how to scale back when your body says "Slow Down" They believe in taking a rest day and letting your body adjust to what it has gone through. This past month alone I have broken 3 Personal Records and it's all thanks to amazing coaching!

Thirdly, the other members are so welcoming. You can walk in there not knowing a soul and walk out of there an hour later with a slew of new friends. They push each other and encourage one another. They cheer for everyone. Whether they finish first or last. It's like having another family and I am proud to be a member of the Tidal Wave Crew!

Shaun and Taylor have brought the BEST crossfit facility I have been to on to the island. Their years of combined experience in phyiscal training, olympic lifiting and nutrition is incomparable. I have gained 4 pounds of muscle and lost 5% of body fat since training at Crossfit Tidal Wave and I cannot wait to see what else my body can do in the new year.

Thank you Shaun and Taylor for making me a healthier...

UPDATE Ive been a member at CrossFit Tidalwave for a year and a half now and have never regretted my decision to walk into the gym that first day! The coaching is excellent and the community support makes even the toughest workouts bearable. My husband has recently joined me at the gym and I'm thrilled to share WODs together! I'll be at this gym for the long term and know he will be, too! Thanks TW Coaches, you have made such a positive difference in my life!

my life is not the same since walking through the doors at CrossFit Tidalwave. I came the the gym not knowing what I was looking for and finding something I very much needed. I'm a Yogi, that's all the movement I've done my adult life. I relied on a consistent, active practice to keep me fit. Lifting weights, swinging kettle bells or huffing it out on a rower never crossed my mind ahead of my first session at Tidalwave. What I found inside was the Yang to my yogicYin. Expert coaching in a connected, committed community. I cannot recommend this box enough!! I've found strength and skill I've never known and that has transferred directly to my life out of the gym. I'm grateful and happy to have made the toughest part of the journey, walking through the door, and in return created a whole new path...

Update: I've been going to Tidal Wave for four years now! The awesome coaching and welcoming community is what's kept me coming back this whole time. I appreciate the years of experience and education the coaches have, as well as the excellent programming that keeps things interesting! Whether you're a local looking for something new, or a drop-in, I definitely recommend Tidal Wave as the box to choose on the island!*

CrossFit Tidal Wave is an amazing resource for the island! Having the most skilled CrossFit coaches in Galveston, it is accessible to a variety of folks - not just former/current athletes or the fitness elite. I am extremely grateful they opened their doors a year ago, and it has been an awesome experience to learn from them and push myself beyond what I thought possible. You can definitely feel comfortable just popping in and out for a workout, but there is also a solid community presence open to all. Plus, yoga classes, a variety of form clinics, & injury screenings are offered free of charge to members! It's been a long time since I got excited about working out - and I'm pretty stoked that after almost a year of going, I still look forward to what I'll be in store for each week. Check them out - you'll be...