What are the benefits of joining a community-based fitness gym?

First and foremost, CrossFit Doors of Daring offers the best value for your money, compared to any other type of gym. The primary reason is that we are locally owned and operated, and the goal of the members of our community-based gym is to provide help, support, and encouragement for each other. You’ll find the environment more welcoming and less intimidating.

Further, you’re getting your workouts programmed and lead by a certified coach and expert on a daily basis. Rather than walking into this gym without a plan, we’ve already written one for you and will lead you through it with the group each day!

At the end of each workout, you’ll receive a unique report card that tracks your progress. We also take snapshots of your workout every day and store them in our system. This is nice because it allows you to compare your progression from week to week so that you know when you’re making gains, and when your body may require some recovery.

A community-based group fitness gym is also better for your health than being at home physically inactive. There are many studies that have shown that individuals who exercise with others and share their thoughts are less lonely and suffer from depression less which has a direct link to physical health.

When it comes to making your lifestyle shift, you’re going to be in a group of people that are on the exact same page as you. You’ll get accountability from other members are also Waxhaw locals (who also want and need to make progress!). It’s a fun, social atmosphere where everyone is striving for the same goals!

Finally, another benefit of joining a local community-based group fitness gym is that it will help you stay in shape for anything since you’re getting a variety of new workouts regularly and constantly bettering yourself!

Through our experience of working with thousands of Waxhaw locals at CrossFit Doors of Daring over many years now, there are some other benefits too! You’ll find yourself going to the gym more often, you’ll feel better about yourself and your confidence will grow. This all typically leads to weight loss or a healthier lifestyle overall!

Feel free to contact us anytime with questions on how we can help you make a lifestyle shift! I hope this article was helpful in encouraging you to get involved with our group fitness classes.

Leave a Comment

GETTING STARTED IS EASY!

Simply fill out the form below and then schedule Your No Sweat Intro session on the next page.

Shortly after we will be in touch with you to confirm your intro session. We are excited to meet you!

Shannon Steffler

COACH

Four years ago, Coach Shannon discovered CrossFit, and it completely transformed her life. Through her commitment to health and perseverance in the gym, Shannon lost 60 pounds and reached a level of fitness she never thought possible. Inspired by the profound impact CrossFit had on her own life, she became a CrossFit coach to help others achieve their own fitness goals. When she’s not coaching, she’s working as a nurse. At home, she’s an incredible wife and mother. Shannon’s passion is guiding others to do things they never imagined they could, and she is dedicated to making fitness an empowering journey for everyone.

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 1 Coach

Dan Grant

COACH

Coach Dan began his CrossFit journey in 2016. Driven by the desire for wellness and long-term sustainability, his passion for CrossFit has grown consistently over the years as it became a vital mental, emotional, & physical outlet for him. His coaches in the past have been some of the greatest friends and encouragers to him and he desires to repay that to others in coaching. His greatest inspiration is his wife and kids. As a member of CrossFit for 8 years, he has also been particularly inspired by the community of men and women who consistently show up and move with commitment to themselves, each other, and overall wellness. Outside of the gym, Coach Dan is a full-time pastor, independent contractor for IT & financial firms, and loves all things sports!

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 1 Coach

Anna Twomey

CROSSFIT COACH

Anna started CrossFit in 2020 in the JV program at Doors of Daring at the age of 11. She also loves to play soccer. She loves fitness and testing her limits. Anna competed in her first CrossFit competition, Fittest of the Coast, in January of 2024 and came in first place. She also made it to the CrossFit online semifinals finals this year and is sitting in 38th place in the world among 14 and 15 year old girls. CrossFit is a huge passion of Anna’s and so is working with others to help them achieve their goals. She is so excited to have the opportunity to coach the kids in the JV program at DoD. She looks forward to continuing this journey and inspiring other to achieve their best through CrossFit!

Gabby Bellinger

JV CrossFit Coach

Gabby grew up doing competitive gymnastics and started when she was two years old. This passion led to her pursuing and competing in Division I collegiate gymnastics at Towson University. Following graduation, she began coaching competitive gymnastics where she found her passion for coaching. In 2019, Gabby participated in her first CrossFit class and fell in love with the sport. With competing in gymnastics all of her life, she found CrossFit to be the perfect transition socially and competitively. Along with coaching CrossFit, she also has a master’s degree in school counseling. She believes that a coach should be there to guide individuals with struggles they may be facing inside and outside of the gym to become the best version of themselves. Gabby strives to make every individual that steps into the gym feel welcome and help them believe that they can achieve anything they put their mind to.

DREW BIGHAM

CROSSFIT COACH

Drew is a passionate and dedicated coach who loves to help others achieve their fitness goals. He was introduced to CrossFit in 2016 by his now wife, Kayla, who is also very involved in the CrossFit community and a member of CrossFit DOD along with their son Nathan. Drew enjoys coaching because he likes to share his knowledge and experience with others, and to see them grow and improve. When he is not at the gym, Drew likes to have fun with his family playing board/card games, camping with his son or friends or racing on xbox. He also enjoys riding mountain bikes, swimming and running to challenge himself, and use his fitness outside of the gym. Drew believes that CrossFit is not only a physical challenge, but also a mental and emotional one, and he strives to create a supportive and fun environment for his athletes.

CERTIFICATIONS

Crossfit Level 1 Trainer

David Hederman

COACH

When David and his wife April had three boys, all under the age of four, David knew he needed to find something to help him stay physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy. After hearing about Crossfit from some friends, David decided to try it in 2015, and he’s been hooked ever since.

Within the first year, the Crossfit methodology helped to reduce David’s resting heart rate, lowered his cholesterol, and decreased his body fat. Now Crossfit continues to help David be an active parent for his sons as the whole family learns and plays new sports together.

As a result of his experience with Crossfit, David has a strong desire to help others discover the functional fitness approach that translates into many other facets of life.

CERTIFICATIONS

Crossfit Level 1 Trainer

Courtney Barbour

Head CrossFit Coach

Courtney grew up playing fastpitch softball and competed collegiately at Virginia Tech as well as professionally in the NPF. Her love for the weight room and fitness training began during her time at Virginia Tech where she was named an NFCA All-American and wrote her name in several categories of the Hokies’ record books. When she tried CrossFit, she immediately fell in love with the challenging workouts and genuine community. Now, as a coach, she loves helping athletes accomplish things they never thought possible! She firmly believes that the gym can be a place of empowerment and joy for everyone who walks in the doors!

Courtney started her coaching career at Virginia Tech and has gone on to accumulate over 10 years of overall coaching experience in softball and CrossFit. She is a wife and mother of two and her whole family loves being a part of the CrossFit Doors of Daring community!

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics Level 1 Certificate
CrossFit Nutrition 1

Sarah FAURÉ

Owner, CrossFit Coach, Nutrition Coach

Sarah grew up competing in both gymnastics and dance. In 2010, she discovered her love for CrossFit, and has since gained over 10 years of coaching experience. Sarah has worked with young athletes as well as adults age 75+ in both group and personal settings. After years of helping people attain physical health, she continued to notice a struggle for her clients within the hours outside of the gym. While training only addresses about 3% of their time, she challenged herself to create a program that would help clients master the other 97% as well. This passion led her to investing in more education and experience around nutrition. She is a Certified Nutrition Coaching Specialist and started her own remote Nutrition Coaching business in 2018. Her dream of owning a gym, and her purpose to help people find freedom through food and fitness are brought together under the roof of CrossFit Doors of Daring!

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
NCI Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Specialist
MS Exercise Physiology

Tristan Fauré

Owner, Head CrossFit Coach

Tristan first started CrossFit in 2016 as a way to help with his decathlon training. At the end of his track and field career, Tristan found the sport of CrossFit to be a perfect outlet to fill his competitive void. His love for the sport developed into a passion for coaching others with this training philosophy. To him, coaching is more than helping others achieve a new Personal Record or lose weight. Coaching serves as an opportunity to boost confidence, break down barriers- mental or physical, and create a sense of belonging/community. Coach Tristan looks forward to helping everyone he works with achieve their own definition of success.

Tristan has 3 years of CrossFit coaching experience and 9 years of overall coaching experience. Prior to CrossFit Doors of Daring, Tristan was the Director of Health and Wellness for Red Ventures in Fort Mill, SC.

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
MS Exercise Physiology

HOLD POLICY

Month-to-Month Membership Agreements and Annual Membership Agreements: You may place your Membership on hold two (2) times per calendar year up to three (3) consecutive months each time. Advanced notice of at least two (2) business days is required. The hold must be 30 days in duration at a minimum and 30 days must elapse between holds. Upon expiration of the term of the hold, your account will automatically become active and payments will resume. Should you choose to return prior to the end of their hold period, the hold will be released and payments will resume.

CANCELLATION POLICY

All membership agreements require 30-days written notice to cancel your membership. This form will serve as your 30-days written cancellation notice. Note that if you have a scheduled renewal payment within 30-days of your invoice billing date, the payment will be processed as scheduled. Your membership will be canceled at the end of your final paid month. All payments are non-refundable. All grandfathered membership rates will also be forfeited and returning members will be subject to current rates.

MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION REQUEST

Please fill out the form below and one of our team members will review your request. Warning. The submission of this form does not cancel your membership. We will review your request, then reach out to confirm.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

We Would Love To Meet You!

Simply fill out the form below
& one of our amazing
coaches will be in touch asap! We are excited to meet you!

ARE YOU LOOKING TO DROP-IN?

We Would Love To Meet You!
WARNING! Class Sizes Are Limited.

If you would like to reserve a spot…
Step 1: Fill out the form below.
Step 2: Select a class from the calendar and choose “Sign Up”
Step 3: Submit payment and sign waiver.

OUR DROP-IN RATES

$20 Per Class

FIND US AT:

136 Waxhaw Parkway, Waxhaw, NC 28173

(980) 300-6906

OUR PRICING IS SIMPLE

FROM MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS TO PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGES, WE HAVE A PLAN TO FIT YOUR NEEDS.

Simply fill out the form below and one of our amazing coaches will reach out to discuss which plan is BEST for you!"