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Coached Training for Real Results

CrossFit Liberate helps people of all fitness levels build strength, confidence and lasting fitness through expert coaching, large- and small-group training and a supporting community in Athens, GA

Locally owned & operated - serving Clarke County and Oconee County
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Welcome to CrossFit Liberate

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Located in Downtown Athens, next door to 1000 Faces Coffee, one block over from The Classic Center and Akins Ford Arena.

Coaching, programming, and classes are available everywhere. But not at this level. Our coaches are proven over decades. Our programming is sought out by other gyms. And our training philosophy integrates fitness into busy, ambitious lifestyles like yours.

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Flexible Schedule

Early bird? Night owl? Train when it works for you.

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Real Pro Coaching

We pay more attention with a keener eye built from decades in the game.

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Mix it Up Regularly

The best lifestyle athletes are a blend of strength, speed, and endurance.

Meet Your Coaches

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Emmanuel coach at CrossFit Liberate

Emmanuel Washington

Head Coach

Certifications

Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer (CCFT)
Certified CrossFit Kids Trainer
CrossFit Professional Coach Certification
CrossFit Teaching Movement Certification
CrossFit Anatomy Certification
CrossFit Scaling Certification
CrossFit Lesson Planning Certification
CrossFit Nutrition Certification
CrossFit Gymnastics Certification
CrossFit Dumbbells Certification
CrossFit Spot the Flaw Certification
CrossFit Judges Course (2019-Present)
CrossFit Advanced Judges Course
USAW Level 2 Certified Coach
USAW Certified Referee
USAW Athlete Development Model (ADM) Certification
USA Center for SafeSport Certification
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Certified Nutrition Coach
ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist
ISSA Group Exercise Certification
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Hyrox Foundations Coach
AHA Basic Life Support
American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed Certification
I began coaching over 15 years ago with one clear mission: to help people build confidence. I wasn’t always the most athletic, the most confident, or even the most motivated when it...
Chandler coach at CrossFit Liberate

Chandler Spivey

General Manager/Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Scaling
CrossFit Spot the Flaw
CrossFit Education: Coaching Adaptive Athletes
CrossFit Education: Training Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes
CrossFit Judges Course (2022-present)
USAW Level 1
Level 1 Nutrition Coaching
Hyrox Foundations Coach
Menopause Training and Nutrition Specialist Certification
AED, Adult, Child & Infant CPR/First Aid (BLS)
P-12 Health and Physical Activity Teaching Certification
I spent 13 years as a competitive gymnast before starting my running career in high school, where I eventually ran for Young Harris College. I graduated from YHC with my B.S. in...
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Build Full-Body Capacity with
Our Training Programs

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CrossFit

High-intensity training focused on strength and performance.
Ideal for: All Ages and Fitness Levels
Focus: Scalable, strength and conditioning workouts
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HYROX Training

Race-specific training to prepare you for competition.
Ideal for: All Ages and Fitness Levels
Focus: Train for endurance, strength and speed
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Small Group Personal Training

Personalized coaching with small group accountability.
Ideal for: Beginners, Executives
Focus: Functional Fitness, Strength, Camaraderie
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All programs are led by certified trainers with years of coaching experience.

Don’t Take Our Word For It – Read theirs

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Hear about stronger bodies, improved mood and energy, and confidence that follows our members outside the gym.

You’ll Never Regret It

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Your best body? It’s ready for pickup at the best gym in Athens, GA.
Train hard. Laugh loud. And never look back.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Getting Started is Easy
at The Best Gym in Athens, GA

3 easy steps

01.

Intro first

Come in, experience the atmosphere.

02.

Game Plan

Strategize your goals and plan with a coach.

03.

Progress

Show up, work hard, and keep the results coming.

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Set Goals You
Actually Hit

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Sometimes we fail goals because we don’t do the work. More often, though, we set the wrong goals and don’t follow through because we’re not engaged enough. Make sure your goals are big enough to motivate you, but specific enough to inspire a plan you enjoy sticking to. Take our multiple-choice quiz and find the perfect goal for you.

What you’ll get:

  • A short quiz that brings purpose to your training
  • Ideas on how to train for maximum results
  • Smart goal-setting tools you can take beyond the gym
  • Actionable takeaways that make life better today
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