Testimonials

I've been a member at Mastodon for 3 years and I absolutely love it. If you're looking for a new challenge or gym, this is where you need to come. Zak and Chris have the cleanest gym around and everyone is so welcoming and friendly. The members have grown into a second family to me and I have met so many great people here. I would highly recommend stopping in or joining!

Amazing community and coaches in a supportive and clean environment! Constantly varied fitness and fun-where you get a great mix of cardio and strength. Coaches are knowledgeable and ready to modify workouts to fit all of your needs/goals as an athlete. Coming to Mastodon is one of the best parts of my day! Not only have I made gains and continue to see growth in my fitness journey, but I've gained a gym family too. Come check us out, you won't regret it!

Clean, friendly, and welcoming environment. Equipment is meticulously maintained. Coach Zak is an awesome trainer and super friendly guy. Highly recommend.

The best CrossFit gym! We moved to Newport a year and a half ago and we were looking for a CrossFit gym. We reached out to mastodon and was instantly greeted with open arms! Coaches are amazing and everyone in the gym is so friendly!

Best Gym in Monroe County! If you are looking for great coaching and supportive group fitness, give it a try.

I just wanted to say thank you! I brought the Christmas lights in from outside which involved a fair bit of ladder work. 6 weeks ago I had a really hard time moving that ladder around and difficulty going up and down. Partly because I'm afraid of heights! But it was so much easier this time and I was doing it all by myself without getting winded.

Best place to get an amazing workout! Coaches are exceptional! The community atmosphere is unmatched at any gym I have ever been in. They help you meet your goals! Love it so much!

If you're new to CrossFit, working out, or even gyms in general I recommend Mastodon. When I joined I was completely new to CrossFit. Zak, one of the owners and trainers of the facility, greeted me with open arms. He made me feel really comfortable in his gym and with the equipment. I think for anyone, no matter the fitness or experience level, going to a new gym is intimidating. What stood out the most to me at Mastodon was all the members were really friendly. They new each other by first name and would chat with you before/after class. It's not just a gym its a place where you can make friends and connections with people that have likeminded goals.

The owners of this gym are teaching CrossFit the right way. The emphasis is to move well first and foremost. They know how to properly scale or not scale to every person walking in the door. They also watch and give you cues to remember during the workout to emphasize their teachings.

On a lighter note, the environment and community is so much fun! Everyone encourages each other. The warm-ups on Saturday mornings is equivalent to adult recess! Just an overall great family atmosphere.

I have been doing CrossFit for 2 years come this January.I reached a point in my fitness journey that I realized I needed more. Two months ago I decided to switch to Mastodon. The level of professionalism and one on one coaching is exactly what pushed me to learn better techniques to achieve the goals I had set for myself at a faster rate. It doesn't matter if you are new or experienced these coaches welcome everyone as family and they keep their eyes on you to help you accomplish the goals you set for yourself in a safe environment. Don't be surprised if you exceed those goals because these coaches believe in you, care about you and motivate you! ♥️

This is an exceptional facility. The coaches are well educated in fitness, nutrition and wellness. The facility is clean and the community welcoming of everyone coming through the door. If you're considering starting crossfit this is the place to go.

CHALLENGING, ENCOURAGING, MOTIVATIONAL, FUN, QUALITY WORKOUTS HERE!!! The workouts here can be very challenging, yet you have the choice to scale the workout for a day that you don't quite "feel" it. The Cross Fit community is always encouraging: encouraging for you to do YOUR personal best. COACHES Zak and Stef are detail oriented, professional, trust worthy, and fun! They give just the right motivating words at just the right time as you grind out the moves. QUALITY over quantity is stressed, which is smart because then the chances of injury is less. They demonstrate the skills and have you practice each movement of the WOD (workout of the day) BEFORE doing it, to prepare you and for muscle memory. I've learned so much in this past month! I've been doing Cross Fit for 2 years now. Didn't even know there was a one legged toes-to-bar modification or how to row right til I was taught here. My sincere gratitude for taking me to the next level, Zak and Stef!! You guys are truly amazing!

Excellent knowledgeable staff. Very friendly clean environment & atmosphere. Highly recommend for a great workout and experienced trainers!

Zak and Stef are great coaches. They want you to succeed. If you are thinking about joining a gym and getting in shape, this is the place to go!!!

What a great experience! No judgement. Motivating coaches. They really meet you where you are and help you push, but not too much, to get stronger and faster.