CrossFit Strive Bastrop

First, this place is dirty. There are cobwebs and bugs all over the place. The owner barely keeps the bathroom clean, but that’s not why I stopped going. Crossfit is all about community and getting in the best shape of your life. While I was at Strive I was constantly put down by the owner (Brandon) and made to feel worse about being out of shape than I already felt. Constant passive/​aggressive comments and the lack of support also added to the bad experience. As far as community went, no one talked to anyone new. It was very much a clique mentality and if you weren’t a lunk then you were not in the clique.
Overall the place was dirty, the owner abusive, and the people rude. Find another Crossfit or work out on your own. You will be happier for it.

Love this place! The coaches are awesome! They really work with us to make sure we understand what to do with their WOD’s. (My husband and I are deaf) The people in our class were very nice and supportive. They will cheer on each other to help finish the tough WOD’s. (Workout of the Day). High intensity Cardio workout with lifting etc… Love it!!! I have positive improvement on my tones and core. Stop by and sign up! Very reasonable price! Cant beat their price and GREAT people to be around with too!

I’m not a gym guy. Only play soccer and occasional road biking. Which may explain my constant injuries that take longer and longer to recover from. Doctor and PT laid it out for me: — being a «Legs» man is not good — I need to also work on my core and upper body. It is the reason for my back injuries which also lead to my knee injuries.
My wife and I sign up for this new CrossFit gym in Bastrop that just opened up, CrossFit Strive. The impact is immediate. For those who don’t know this style, I tell people it is like the Biggest Loser type workouts, but it really is more than that. The coaches are extremely motivational in a positive way. The group dynamic also pushes you, with everyone cheering you on. My fear is loss of form, because of my back injuries. The coaches constantly emphasize and teach proper form. The coaches come by and ask you to make corrections on each movement to make sure your form remains. The coaches also let me modify the workouts to fit my PT’s request. This extremely flexible and all around workout is making a difference.
In the past, returns to soccer from injuries started me at a lower level than where I left before the injury. This is my first flip where I am returning to soccer in a better position.