Derive CrossFit

Houston, 3900 Almeda Rd A, Houston, TX 77004 | β˜… 4.9 (76 Review)

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Making your health a priority in the heart of Houston.

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Iran Diaz

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Miguel Martins

β˜… 5

Dropped in for a noon class, everyone was super friendly and welcoming. The WOD was challenging, 10/10 would be back

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Shanyil Wickramasinghe

β˜… 5

Derive CrossFit is absolutely fantastic! The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, creating an inclusive environment that challenges you to push your limits. The workouts are diverse and intense, ensuring you never get bored while making progress at your own pace. Members of all skill levels feel welcome, and the camaraderie is unmatched. If you're looking for a place to achieve your fitness goals while having fun, look no further than Derive CrossFit!

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Macheda Larosiliere

β˜… 5

It is a great place to workout and get fit . The coaches are amazing and knowledgeable.

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Leonardo Cruz

β˜… 5

The best crossfit in town! Come and get the best experience with the best coaches! πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

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Florian KΓΆhler

β˜… 5

Great workouts. Lots of kindness and support. Feels like family.

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Jon

β˜… 5

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Achille Schneiter

β˜… 5

cool people, good training. liked it πŸ’ͺ

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Vicente Santa-MarΓ­a LΓ³pez

β˜… 5

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Helena Gregg

β˜… 5

Great gym and wonderful coaching staff!

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Victoria Jones

β˜… 5

I've been going to CrossFit Derive for almost 2 years now and I can't recommend it enough! The gym is a positive and welcoming environment, and Derive has truly cultivated a sense of community. The coaches are supportive and motivating and are in tune with your goals and needs. It's been a great experience.

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Russell Cravens

β˜… 5

Great gym. My wife and I visited this gym, and our experience was incredible. The people were friendly. There were both beginners and more advanced people in the class. We liked the programming and the location.

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KΓ‘ron Brown

β˜… 5

Reminded me of that old school feel, like out of a rocky movie! Great staff as well! Always love throwing down with CF family!!

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Vanessa Licardie

β˜… 5

I walked in to this gym over 2 years ago and fell in love with the sense of community and overall vibe of its members. I've met so many amazing people and made some very close friends here. I love being surrounded by people who push me to work hard and feel strong!

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Colin Dempsey

β˜… 5

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Sterling Stopkey

β˜… 5

Great atmosphere and equipment at the gym. Coaches are very involved in your progress and the community is very supportive. Would recommend to anyone

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Diego Delgado

β˜… 5

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Dragon Chan

β˜… 5

Love the community at this gym! I'm new to CrossFit and have been going here 4-5 times a week since September. The coaches are absolutely amazing, providing clear feedback and direction with each workout movement. You meet a lot of interesting fellow cross fitters in the workout and there's always something interesting. The gym is pretty bare bones and scrappy but the workouts are still comprehensive and make use of every part of the gym.

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Rashad Ismail

β˜… 5

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David Lawrence

β˜… 5

Perfect place to be motivated & put in some work

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Rafael Gallo

β˜… 5

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Victoria Block

β˜… 5

Stopped by for a drop in and everyone was so welcoming! Great work out and great people!

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Omar Mo

β˜… 5

Phenomenal Crossfit gym- great employees, great atmosphere, great community. Definitely worth going - if you’re on the fence, make the a great decision for yourself and go

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Ahmed Rabie Karim

β˜… 5

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Alfonso Cortes

β˜… 5

Amazing place to work out. Good equipment, great coaches, and a wonderful community

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Audrey Wright

β˜… 5

Updated June 2021:
This gym is absolutely fantastic, and especially great for people in healthcare. I started CrossFit during my first year of medical school and the class schedule at Derive made it easy to find time to work out despite my busy schedule. They also have an open gym access option, so you can always get a workout in, even on the really long days!

The coaching here is top notch. Coaches Frank and Allison are great at recognizing different skill levels and abilities and working with you to find something safe, challenging, and fun for you.

Finally, the community here is unreal. Everyone at Derive is welcoming and eager to help you along in your fitness journey. I found lifelong friends as well as great CrossFit programming here, and I bet you will too!

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Brent Baker

β˜… 5

Frank (and everyone there) was very friendly. I dropped in fur the Murph when I was in Houston from Missouri.

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Jenny Gardner

β˜… 5

Derive turned out to be an even better environment than I expected! The classes are well-planned, the coaches attentive, and the athletes friendly. Frank, Allison, and Julie have built a community beyond the workouts and it’s great to be part of it! Each coach works with you on strengthening your movements within your limitations and pushes you to improve on something every day.

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Alexandra Keller

β˜… 5

I joined Derive in February 2018 and have loved working out here since the beginning! Although I haven't been super consistent the past few years, I always feel super welcomed and it feels like my "home" gym. All the coaches really take the time to get to know you and show you personal attention in class to help improve your techniques and help you get stronger. The class sizes are about 8-12 people (sometimes smaller) so this really helps! Whenever I have wanted to work on a specific movement, the coaches have taken time either before class or after class to work with me and teach me how to do the movement properly and efficiently. All the gym members are super friendly and welcoming as well. Everyone is very encouraging towards each other, which really helps during a tough workout! I have tried other CrossFit gyms (even some closer to my house) and Derive has the best community and size I have experienced so far. The coaches also put together fun community events to help the members get to know each other (like Friday Night Lights for the CrossFit Open) which are always really fun. I can see a visible difference in my body and feel that my strength has improved drastically since starting at Derive! Thanks Frank, Allison, and Julie for truly caring for all your members and making CrossFit enjoyable!

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Katie Richardson

β˜… 5

About two years after moving to Houston, my husband and I decided to get back into CrossFit. Derive was the first and only gym we visited because we immediately knew it was the place for us.

The atmosphere, facilities, coaching and programming were a perfect fit for us as essentially beginners and we have consistently gotten stronger and better with no injuries thanks to the attention and devotion our coaches have to our safety and strength!

Every fitness level is encouraged, every achievement is celebrated, every low is met with help. The members and coaches have become our closest friends. Whether you are looking for a fit fam or just to keep your head down and get stronger, Derive is the place. We found a home here.

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Ian W.

β˜… 5

Derive is the best fitness community in Houston! Frank and Allison are fantastic coaches that will help you meet your goals! Definitely recommend making this your gym if you live anywhere in Houston.

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Nicolas Alberto

β˜… 5

I joined the box 3 years ago, i have always looked forward to go there. Some WODs can be harder, you can get tired, but you will always feel supported by your team and your coach. Come join us, you’ll have so much fun !!!

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Shelby Wallace

β˜… 5

I have been coming to Derive for almost two years, and I will genuinely miss this place if I ever move out of the Houston area. I did CrossFit for about a year before moving to Houston, and the quality in programming and instruction is night and day. I knew from my first class that Frank (head coach) spends hours and hours researching, growing, and learning new methods to help his members. The care and attention to detail is evident, and I have not once felt left in the dust when I took longer to grasp something than others. Not only have I grown physically, but I’ve also grown mentally and emotionally as a Derive athlete.

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Rick Stafford

β˜… 5

Great place to stay in shape.

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Markus Blaurock

β˜… 5

One of the best Crossfit gyms I have been to! I really enjoyed the coaching and programming of the box. Frank and Allison did a great job of making everyone feel like they were able to get great results at their level. The coaching was great not just for execution but also to balance substitutions and weights to make the best of one's personal level. I'd highly recommend the box if you are in Houston and would be sure to visit again if I am in the area.

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Jamie Gonzales

β˜… 5

I put full faith in Coach Frank and Coach Allison to help me push outside of my comfort zone while keeping me safe and injury free. The amount of care and intention they put into their workouts and clients allows this non-athlete to feel great about my progress and safety.

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Emily Samp

β˜… 5

Frank, Allison and the whole community are the best -- drop in will be turning into my new home gym!

3months later, I'm still here! It's an amazing community and the coaches support you and put your safety first. Especially when you want to go heavier than you should!

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Karlos Murphy

β˜… 5

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Tom Harrison

β˜… 5

Great drop in today at CF Derive, I met some really fun and nice people. Thanks Allison and Frank!

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Alyssa Parks

β˜… 5

I was very much a CrossFit skeptic due to its poor reputation with injuries. If you share the same concern, I encourage you to visit multiple boxes because coaches and culture can vary greatly. CrossFit Derive wins in both categories.

Frank and Allison are very technique focused and will ensure you are maximizing your potential safely. Frank is an incredibly knowledgeable coach and programs WODs to specifically develop strength and skill based on what he sees as gaps in our technique or in balancing of muscle groups. They are masters at scaling and will ensure each workout fits you no matter your skill level or capability. I am doubtful you will find coaches who are more committed to helping you reach your personal goals.

The culture at Derive could not be more supportive. (It doesn't hurt that there's a good gender balance, so Ladies, come join us! 😊) Whether you want to just show up and be healthier, work on strength training, or compete, you'll feel welcome at Derive.

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Rachael Muschalek

β˜… 5

I had never done weightlifting before joining Crossfit but Frank was a fantastic coach and taught me everything I need to know. He takes everyone's athletic background (from swimming to gymnastics to football to never having stepped in a gym before) and incorporates that into how he coaches you. I have fallen in love with crossfit and a huge part of that is the atmosphere at the gym. Everyone is so welcoming and I genuinely look forward to working out now.

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Katie Brown

β˜… 5

I've been a member of this gym for two years. I was intimidated by the idea of CrossFit before I joined, but I knew that i would be more motivated to workout if it was a class style workout. I started by joining Foundations, where Frank (coach and owner of the gym) taught us how the basic movements we would need to know. From there, I was able to join the normal classes and just scaled all of the workouts to my abilities. Frank and Allison did a great job of checking in on me and making sure I progressed at the right rate. The coaching cues they give for the workouts really help me understand what I need to focus on for the day. The programming is truly top notch. Even when I travel, I do my best to do the posted workouts as they are well designed and meant to build over time - so you get the most out of it if you stick to it. However the shining star of this gym is the community. The wonderful humans who are a part of this gym are kind, hardworking, and extremely talented - they inspire me so much!!

I highly recommend dropping in, whether it's your first time trying CrossFit or your 1000th, there's something at Derive for everyone!

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Brooke Hawkins

β˜… 5

Crossfit Derive is the workout family I never knew I needed. Joining I was a little apprehensive from generalized assumptions of CrossFit, but let me tell you firsthand, every gym is different! Even if you’ve tried CrossFit at another gym, I encourage you to give it another go at Derive. The coaches truly make a difference. Frank and Allison focus on functional fitness and safety during every workout. Don’t get me wrong, the workouts can be challenging and they will push you to work hard. But I have never felt that I was being forced past my limits, as they are quick to correct form and answer any questions about movements.

Another really key factor that led me to this gym is the inclusivity of all fitness levels. It doesn’t matter if you’re just getting into working out or you’ve been doing it your whole life, they will work with you to help you achieve your goals. If I haven’t convinced you to just join already, I’d highly encourage you to at least try a free class (sign up through their website) to see for yourself!

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Matthew O'Neil

β˜… 5

I have been at the gym for around 2 and a half years and I am dreading the day that I have to say goodbye to these amazing people in May if that tells you how great it is!

The coaches at this gym genuinely care about you as a person and want you to see growth in yourself, but also keep your overall health at the forefront. They design perfect workouts to target areas and muscles you forgot you even had. The community that Frank and Allison have created is one of more than a typical gym and is to the point where we are definitely more like a family.

There is enough variety in equipment here to do any and everything you could need for a workout and they are always adding more things to vary the workouts. On top of this they always strive to do additional fun and new ideas like Nutrition courses, gym bingo, weightlifting courses, bring a friend days and so much more.

If you are looking for a new gym that will keep you consistently motivated to feel better overall and make you more than just a gym-goer to the point where you are an actual family member then you NEED to check out CrossFit Derive.

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Reika

β˜… 5

Dropped in twice and what an amazing hospitality!!! Love the people, Frank and Allison are such great coaches and so happy I chose here to drop in :) love to come back if I’m back in Houston!!

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Raleigh Dickey

β˜… 5

I dropped in for a class, the folks were welcoming and very detailed coaching. Definitely stop in.

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David Pilarte

β˜… 5

Great Crossfit gym with a good culture. Frank is a very good instructor who knows how to teach technique to any level of experience. Class scheduling and structure is also excellent, you can get in a great workout in less than an hour. definitely recommend this gym. πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

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Elia Garcia

β˜… 4

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Allison Kent

β˜… 5

Super organized. Great coach. Fantastic workout. I wish this was my all-the-time box!

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Nathan Wentworth

β˜… 5

I was in Houston for work and dropped in at CrossFit Derive. Top notch facility, coach and athletes. Friendly bunch who welcomed me with open arms. Exactly the kind of CrossFit experience I hope to find when traveling. Thanks so much!

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adam mayhew

β˜… 5

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Miguel Morais

β˜… 5

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Julie Zachary

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Amar Gujral

β˜… 5

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Henry Ko

β˜… 5

Frank, owner, and his staff and team are friendly. Place is nice. Great box.

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Mauricio Sada-Paz

β˜… 5

I was visiting from London and chose CrossFit Derive by its superior website and great schedule. In today's WOD class, I was very impressed by how professional Taylor Cooley was as a Crossfit coach. In only one class I was able to materially improve my handstand holds and my technique with the jump rope. Highly recommend. regards, Mauricio

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Christian Siboldi

β˜… 5

My home away from home. I've been with this coaching crew for 5 years now and hopefully many more to come.

If you're looking to get fit, learn some cool exercise movements, or just want to meet a great group of people look no further.

Drop ins are always welcome!!

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Taylor Burch

β˜… 5

Top notch gym where the owner truly cares about your goals and experience

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Jake Steele

β˜… 5

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Kenny Castaneda

β˜… 5

Awesome group of folks! Great way to get fit and healthy. Frank and team are fantastic coaches

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Jill Langlas

β˜… 5

Started going after I found them on google. Never touched a barbell in my life. Coaching staff is great for all levels! Some people at the gym should be pros. 100P recommend.

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Joy Trimble

β˜… 5

Love the atmosphere and the coaching!

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Whitney Breedlove

β˜… 5

This gym is the perfect whether you're a beginner or a 5-year veteran like myself. The programming is awesome with challenging workouts that are completely scalable and the best coaching you're ever going to receive. We get personalized training without having to pay for a personal trainer. Can't brag enough about this gym and I've seen my fair share of Crossfit gyms!

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Nick Shephard

β˜… 5

Great coaching and programming! Very friendly trainers and athletes!

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Joannie Bernier

β˜… 5

Very nice place! I started last September and I love it. People are very friendly and supportive. Coaches are AMAZING and very knowledgable. They all focus on the right technique to prevent any injuries. I highly recommend that gym. It does not matter if you are a beginner or a pro, you will love it!

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Ashley Clifford

β˜… 5

If you are looking to improve your overall fitness, this is the place to go. These coaches can work with athletes at any level. Haven't worked out in 20 years? They can still help you. At a plateau? They will push you through it. I have never had a coach that was so involved in creating a program that worked for everyone. It is a competitive box but one worth trying for sure. Go get you a BBF.

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Tuan

β˜… 5

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Paul Dahlgren

β˜… 5

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Andrew Nguyen

β˜… 5

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Michael Milliken

β˜… 5

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Misty C

β˜… 5

I love everything about this place! From the people, to the atmosphere, to the coaching and the programming. Hands down the best place to workout, get your butt kicked by the WODs and build some incredible friendships along the way. #bbf

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Andrew Babey

β˜… 5

Been at Crossfit Derive for just over a year now, I travel a lot for work and have quite the t-shirt collection at this point, 30+ on 4 different continents. Even with all of these gyms I have to say Crossfit Derive is one of the best box’s I have been to, head coach and Co-owner Frank is very knowledgeable and dedicated, along with many of the other coaches. The first thing I look for when I attend a new gym is movement standards and Derive standards are the best I been to in Houston or the surrounding areas.

Just finished the Open and with programing under the watchful eye of Frank I was able to move up from around the 50 percentile to the 77 percentile! - Thanks Frank

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Preston Alfred

β˜… 5

Awesome crossfit box with a family atmosphere. Coaches are very knowledgeable and encourage safety. Would recommend to anyone to try!

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Paola Matheus

β˜… 5

Best coaching and training in Houston!

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Dr. Casey Ho

β˜… 5

Great place to work out & meet great people! The staff is very knowledgeable and super helpful on top of the competitive environment that makes for excellent workouts.

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Elizabeth

β˜… 5

I cannot say enough good things about CrossFit Derive. Frank and Sam run a tight, professional operation. Each coach spends every class really honing skills and technique. You'll never be asked to throw up weight just to get the movement done or get a PR. Every movement is closely critiqued and no matter how large the class is, each individual receives personalized attention. Frank, especially, treats form like a religion. The two weeks of intro class look awesome, and is something I wish I had when I started Crossfit. Frank is diligent about posting WODs on all social media, including the website, and always notifies members if there is any changes in hours. If you're looking for the perfect place to become a better athlete, CrossFit Derive should be your choice.

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