Nexus Fitness

There can only be ONE reason that is this jolly 🎅🏼 Our Nexus Christmas Party is back + better than ever!

Save the date for December 17th at 6pm! Show up in your finest, tackiest Christmas sweater for a night of good food + even better company.

We hope that you are able to use this as an excuse to text your favorite babysitter and let your hair down for a not-so-silent night.

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, don’t think twice about joining us for some holiday cheer! Sign-up sheets are available at the desk to RSVP 🎄

SWOLE + FLEXY || Save the date! You asked for it — Yoga pop-up coming next week! Save this post for details:

Thursday, December 8th @ 6:30 PM on the side.

Stay tuned for more information on our pop-up yoga instructor, Summer!

Tag your yoga partner below ⬇️

Wobble before you gobble 🍗 🦃 At- home Thanksgiving workout comin’ right up!

— 3 ROUNDS FOR TIME —
30 Air Squat
7 Burpee
15 Push-up
7 Burpee
30 Situp
7 Burpee

BONUS: Tag is in a story of you + your family after your workout is complete to win some free Nexus merch!

Lookin’ at that second plate of your Thanksgiving favorites like .. 👀

Speaking of, Thanksgiving schedule coming at you — save this post!

• Wednesday, November 23rd: Normal classes through lunch
• Thursday || Thanksgiving 🍗: Closed
• Friday, November 25th: 8:15 / 9:30am post-grub turkey burn
• Saturday, November 26th: 8:15 / 9:30am

Classes are updated in Wodify! RSVP now + bring your friends.

Not every season of your fitness journey will feel successful or full of motivation.

Every good day or good workout will be paired with a bad day or workout + that’s inevitable.

Success happens when you shift your mindset from perfection to consistency.

Don’t want to RSVP for that 5am? Do it anyway. Don’t want to stay for those extra 15 minutes of mobility? Do it anyway.

Remember this: Consistency wins over complacency every time.

New week — get after it. 🔥

VETERAN’S DAY 🇺🇸 ||

This Friday, November 11th, we will be doing the Hero Workout "Glen" to honor the brave men and women who have served and are serving our country. Whether you choose to tackle it solo or split it with a partner, join us to dedicate Friday’s workout to Former U.S. Navy SEAL Glen Doherty.

"Glen"
For time:

30 Clean-and-Jerks (135/95 lb)
1 mile Run
10 Rope Climbs (15 ft)
1 mile Run
100 Burpees

Check Wodify for schedule updates + to reserve your spot!

DON’T SLEEP ON THIS 😴 ||

Starting — THIS SATURDAY — spend your Saturday mornings with our crew for 6 weeks of Olympic lifting!

This 6-week program provides detailed attention to the Sn**ch, Clean + Jerk, along with strength and accessory work geared towards your favorite Olympic lifts.

Mark your calendars for 7AM on:
• November 5th
• November 12th
• November 19th
• December 3rd
• December 10th
• December 17th

LIMITED spots remaining so RSVP to claim yours now 🚨 // $60 for 3 sessions or $105 for 6 sessions.

Questions or wondering if this series is for you? DM us!

No tricks, just a chance to win a F R E E month 👻

Our annual Halloween workout is back + with bigger stakes than EVER. Not only will Jake bring the heat with a spooky Halloween themed partner workout, but you also have the chance at winning a F R E E month for the best costume (or 50% off each for a partner costume)! You won’t want to miss this – we’re all in for a gourd time 🎃

THIS WEEKEND! 🚨 || Limited spots remaining!

Join us this Saturday, October 29th at 11am for a 2 hour masterclass on forging a resilient low back + staying healthy through your cross training journey.

Dr. Jeffrey Ashurst, PT, DPT, COMT will be leading this seminar that will combine clinical knowledge with specific drills and one-on-one attention to empower you with the skills needed to alleviate pain and improve performance as a cross training athlete. 🏋️‍♀️

Only a few spots remaining! $59 per person // What is included? A 2 hour masterclass on low back pain, a MoveWell t-shirt, digital resources for your reference, and a social afterwards with lunch provided!

Will we see you there? 👀

Your next big accomplishment is waiting ⏰

No matter how big, small, or tall the goal — we’re here + ready to help you reach it.

ON YOUR RADAR 🚨|| In case you missed it, we sent a newsletter out last week highlighting a few things that were pumped + should be on your radar:

— October 29th: Conquering Low Back Pain with ✅
— are officially available for pickup!
— Halloween WOD on 10/31: best costume wins a F R E E month! 👻
— November 5th: 6 weeks of Winter Weightlifting kicks off!

We’re in for an exciting last few months of the year — don’t miss out!

YOU ASKED, THEY DELIVER ||

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Fit Five Meals] !

Looking for on option to supplement your weekly meals or to take the pressure off of extensive meal prep? No cooking, no cleaning, no calculating calories/macros. Fit Five Meals provides delicious + diverse, on-the-go options – now available for YOU at Nexus!

The official launch date for placing your orders is Thursday, October 13th. Starting then, you will have until Wednesday, October 19th to order for order-pick up on Monday, October 24th. Then rinse + repeat! 🔁

Want a taste before you dig in? Fit Five Meals] will be bringing sample meals for Nexus members to try on Tuesday, October 11th! 🍽

Discipline // the bridge between goals + accomplishment.

Maybe it's one extra set or a few extra reps in the gym.

Maybe it's taking small, daily actionable steps toward the goal you set at the beginning of the year.

Motivation will come and go. Consistency is 🔑

What's your go-to to keep yourself disciplined? ⬇️

CAPTION THIS || Want to some new fall merch? Caption this! 💭

Your funny / witty caption may land you a free t-shirt — may the best caption win ⬇️

FINALLY FALL || well, kind of 🥵

New season means new merch and we are pumped to roll out some of our — classic — Nexus logo t-shirts in a couple off fresh + seasonal colors.

Swipe to check them out ➡️ Pre-order is LIVE! Order yours by 9/30 — order forms are available at the desk!

NEXUS FAM || A few reminders heading into a new week:
• Don’t forget to RSVP for classes + to cancel before the 8 PM // 2-hour cutoff time to avoid a no-show fee!
• Leave your favorite sweatshirt or the shaker bottle your forgot to wash out? Check the lost + found!
• Last but certainly not least: you’re KILLING it — keep showing up 💥

"I just don't even know where to start".
Chances are, you've heard this before. You might have even said yourself 💭

Either way -- you're not alone.
Starting in the gym or at home, day 1 or day 365, younger or older, in shape or not your best .. it's N E V E R easy.

You have to start somewhere, which is why there is a community at Nexus waiting to welcome you. 👊🏽 Find yourself here.

SAME YOU, BUT BETTER || Our goal at Nexus is to equip you with the resources to become your BEST self. One of those resources including some of the best providers we know around town — .

You may have seen .pt around the gym, but get to know what we consider to be one of our greatest assets at Nexus! ⬇️

“Originally from Montgomery, AL, I moved to Birmingham for my Undergraduate degree at Samford University and met my wife, Rebecca. We have a beautiful baby girl named Reese and a rambunctious goldendoodle, Sammy.

I’ve been participating in CrossFit over the past 9 years, and I enjoy helping individuals return to what they love to do.
Nexus has a wonderful culture, and I’m so excited for the opportunity to serve this community.”

Keep an eye out for a few X events coming soon that you won’t want to miss 👀 🔥

LABOR DAY ☀️

Looking to get a good sweat in before heading to the lake? Join us for a Labor Day partner WOD this Monday!

The details: September 5th | 8:15 am + 9:30 am | Hero WOD | BYOB – you’ve earned it 💦

Bonus points if you bring your friends! $10 drop-ins for non-members.

Help us build our playlist || drop your current favorite song below for our coaches to add to the queue ⬇️

SAVE THE DATE 👀💥

Fundamentals of Olympic Weightlifting coming to Y O U on September 17th + 18th.

Looking become more comfortable + confident with the fundamentals of the sn**ch and clean and jerk? This is for you.

Join coach on Saturday from 10:30am-12:00pm and Sunday,
from 11:00am-12:30pm.

Don’t wait!! 🚨 This workshop is limited to 12 spots — so sign up soon! $30 to register // register by September 10th!

DM us or sign-up at the front desk to claim your spot 🏋🏾

What’s your favorite thing about this community?

We’ll go first: it’s really freakin’ S T R O N G 🔥

Your turn! ⬇️

If you aren’t attacking your week with this kind of passion, what are you waiting for? 💥

Motivation Monday courtesy of — get after it.

Grab your friends ➡️ crush a class ➡️ feel the rush ➡️ R E P E A T 🔁

You know the feeling — show your friends why a Nexus workout is unlike any other.

Tag a friend who should be joining you for a free class!

DID YOU KNOW ? ||

We program stretching + mobility into our schedule regularly to enhance recovery, promote flexibility + to prevent injury.

Stretching + mobility is IMPORTANT — that’s why we highly encourage you to stick around for it 😏

This is your weekend reminder to stretch it out + book your workouts for the week ‼️

Not only are you guiding strength with a barbell, but you’re also building strong bonds with this community. Let CrossFit athlete, tell you why —

“Nexus has provided me with a strong community of people—literally. I look forward to CrossFit every morning because the workouts are fun and it provides another opportunity to grow in an area of my fitness. There is always something I can improve and can count on some healthy competition with people that, like me, want to work hard but also enjoy being there and don’t take it too seriously.”

When you have community + accountability to keep you in check, failure isn’t an option.

Are you giving your best this week? 💥 Iron sharpens iron — tag someone that’s got your back.

Make that first move + never have to wonder “what if ..” 💭

What do you have to lose? Your first class is F R E E — DM us jump in.

BEST FOR LAST || The final workout announcement for our In-House Summer Throwdown is H E R E + it’s sure to make a statement 💥 Read it and weep —

Workout #1
“Pick Your Poison”

2 Minute Max Rep Cluster (95/65)
— OR —
3 Minute Max Rep Cluster (135/95)

Score is:
Total weight lifted (reps X weight)

So, what’s your poison? ☠️

It’s a H E A T wave! 🥵☀️ You’re going to sweat either way — might as well do it at SUNDAY PUMP! Put that sweat to good use @ 1pm today with coach . Tell your friends + RSVP quick // this class is HOT + filling up quick!

🚨 WORKOUT #2 🚨 coming in hot!

Get ready for “The Trouble Unders: A quick 4 minute AMRAP followed by a 1 minute burner for max reps 🔥

Workout #2:

4 Minute AMRAP:
12 DB Sn**ch (50/35)
10 T2B
8 Box Jump Over (24/20)

Immediately into:
1 Minute Max Rep Double Under (every 4 DU adds 1 Rep score)

Do you think you’ll thrive like or end up like in the back? 😅

PHONE A FRIEND || You have 10 minutes to complete 1000 wall balls for a chance at unlimited ‘s for a YEAR. You get to ask O N E person to help you knock them out — who’s it gonna be? 😎 Tag your ride-or-die below ⬇️

🚨 WORKOUT #3 is here! 🚨

Short, but not so sweet 🥴 Appropriately named “Sprint to the Finish” — cap off your Nexus Summer Throwdown performance with this workout that’s guaranteed to burn from all angles.

Workout #3: “Sprint to the Finish”

For Time:
400m Run
500/450m Row
30 Burpee Over Bar

(6:30 time cap ⏱ )

Who do you see at the top of the leaderboard after this ?!

You asked, we deliver. 📩 Details for our Nexus In-House Mini Throwdown are here — and it’s just over T W O weeks away!

Barbells, Sprints, Breweries. 🍻

Get ready for 3 short workouts that will be done heat style, with a judge /counter.

There will be 1 barbell workout, 1 classic crossfit workout, and 1 sprint style workout to finish it off.

After, recover style with all of your co-athletes at Ghost Train Brewery from ~ 11:30am until whenever!

Check back + keep an eye out for each workout to be announced. The first workout is going to be announced this Friday 👀 who’s ready ?!

SAVE THE DATE || Barbells + beer? Sign us up! 👏🏽 🍻

Mark your calendars for // Saturday, July 30th // for an in-house Nexus CrossFit throw down 💥 Don’t worry, this isn’t something you have to register, prepare or even wear cool matching outfits for .. unless you want to, of course. Simply show up with your workout crew for a little added fun to our usual Saturday workouts, followed by a well-deserved community hangout at one of our favorite breweries!

You in? Tag your throw down buddies + your favorite local breweries below! ⬇️

Building sustainable, healthy habits can seem daunting — and sometimes, even out of reach. Here are a few of our top tips for those who are ready to change things up:

⚡️Stay consistent! Do it everyday.
⚡️Start small + allow for growth — don’t overwhelm yourself!
⚡️Make it realistic.
⚡️Reward yourself!

We all have that one healthy habit that we’re trying to improve on (yes, that one) — we challenge you to make this week your best week yet. How are you becoming better today?

Don’t miss it! The gym is O P E N + ready for you on Monday, July 4th! 🇺🇸 Grab your friends and start your Independence Day celebration with us + a good sweat.

8:15 AM // 9:30 AM — RSVP in Wodify! 💥

Time to turn up the H E A T ! With the official ( + unofficial 🥵) start to summer behind us, we’re all about crushing goals + catching rays ☀️

It’s summer in Alabama, so we know there’s no getting around a sweaty workout. However, even a 1 to 2 % loss of body weight (from water) can compromise your performance and impact your body’s ability to cool itself. The heart pumps harder, circulation slows + muscles fatigue more quickly.

Our top hydration tips? 💦
1. Start hydrating! like yesterday.
2. Supplement your water with electrolytes.
3. Limit caffeine / alcohol on days you plan for longer outdoor workouts.

What are your best tips for surviving summer workouts in the south? ⬇️

Anna joined CrossFit at Nexus to level up her fitness routine, but ultimately gained SO much more as a result. Read why she chooses to make her AM workouts a non-negotiable everyday 💪🏽

“I’ve always been into working out, but before Nexus I had never tried Crossfit. I was hesitant, but looking back I’m so grateful for how I’ve progressed in my health and fitness goals! My favorite part about Nexus has to be the encouragers that surround me each day. I’ve learned by talking with several people: We ALL struggle with comparison. The thing is, Crossfit is full of various types of workouts. Some people are better at strength and lifting while others are better on the aerobic/cardio side of the workouts. What a gift it is to celebrate each other’s strengths while pushing one another to grow and improve in our areas of struggle. Never hesitate to speak truth and compliment one another, as you never know how they may be feeling internally. I’ve made so many friends and love starting my day at CrossFit each morning.” 💥

Free workshop, coffee + snacks ?! Sign. Us. Up.

Don’t forget! TOMORROW is the F R E E workshop held by the team, .pt + Get ready for all of the functional fitness knowledge you didn’t know you needed + be ready to take your workouts to the next level. Slide ➡️ for all of the details.

Haven’t signed up but want to join?! Send us a DM + we’ll be sure to et their team know! You won’t want to miss this 💥