Functional U (Home of CrossFit U) / Forge Athletic West Melbourne

The Best. Coaches. People. Space. I felt supported the moment I walked into Forge Athletic at West Melbourne: it had been 10 years since the last time and in between I had surgery on my cervical spine, a shoulder and a knee. Talked to Al. Made a plan. Met Kara, then Danny. They are all ace and have always given additional time to make sure I know what I am doing, am doing it properly and with an appropriate modification and or weight. The other best thing about this place is those that train there. It’s a real sense of community; inspiring and motivating.

Awesome gym - really nice space with good gear and great trainers. Dropped in when I was in Melbourne - very welcoming. Thanks guys!

Great box to start out your journey into CrossFit. The coaches here are super friendly (plus epic) and the community here is just awesome, especially when you see me in there.: D

Functional U is undoubtedly the best CrossFit box in Melbourne - Knowledgeable coaches, friendly staff and a truly supportive community! Suitable for all ages and levels of experience, you won't find a more professional or lovely bunch of humans!

A special shout to the owner, Alex - I am beyond grateful for your incredible generosity!

Beautiful box, it's the place where you'll find great vibes and energy, amazing coach's there, I've been training for almost 6 months and They're pushing me to improve every day, thanks for that.

Functional U is easily the most comfortable and confident I've ever felt in a Crossfit gym. The coaches offer great personalised feedback and the workouts are super varied and fun!

Brilliant place. While it's true that most Crossfit boxes offer a great experience, Functional U has something special. The coaches have designed a strong training program and there is a focus on building a FU community spirit. This box is one of the best.

Great box, outstanding coaches and a real sense of community. Can’t wait to drop a sweat with my pack!

This place isn't an ordinary gym.its like your personal workout warehouse in west Melbourne, a place to feel comfortable, get sweaty and enjoy the community whilst reaching your personal fitness goals. If you are starting out this is the place to come the coaches will teach you whilst those around you will support you so you just cannot help to keep motivated. Highly recommended.

I couldn't be more enthusiastic about this gym! I just love going here. Alex and the coaches facilitate the best vibes in their crossfit classes. The community here at the gym and around North Melbourne are incredibly supportive in a class with encouragement and after class over coffee. Highly recommended!

Great gym. Great community. Great coaches.
Came here after having a kid and found it a great place to get back in shape. Helped me with my nutrition and most of all motivation. I’ve been to quite a few gyms previously and this one I’ve ended up staying at and haven’t looked back.

A friendly and fun way to get fit! I didn't understand gyms or how to get the most out of weights, rigs and my own balance. Now I'm getting stronger and fitter everyday with the help of wonderful coaches and some sweet tunes! Thanks CFU!

The coaches really care about the members and make it a fun place to train. The workouts are varied and scalable for everyone. Being fairly new to Melbourne it’s great to have somewhere to go to meet new people and train with a great community.

The coaches go out of their way to put you in a routine that's perfect for you. I was very impressed and the ability to scale routines makes me want to come back for more.

I was disappointed, I was expecting a place where they would teach you how to crossfit and help you grow and improve your movements, but instead I found a place where you do not seem to exist, coaches are not attentive to what you do and it seems that They only want you for the money, it is also an expensive place in my opinion. It's a good box, but it does not have good rutine.

Fantastic box with professional, friendly trainers. These guys know their stuff. A very welcoming vibe from everyone that goes. Always get a lot out of the sessions!

Highly recommend CrossFit U. I moved here from the States and have been very impressed with the coaches and members alike. Everyone is super supportive - even with a newbie! The coaches are knowledgeable, helpful, and motivating. True community spirit, which is one of the foundations of CrossFit!

Awesome place, neat clean and always Tidy
The whole Team work very hard and passionate about their work.
Highly recommend to everyone who's looking to change their life and serious about it

Amazing trainers/owners who are highly experienced and very passionate. You can tell they love what they do and take so much pride of their business. These guys make it an absolute joy to get out of bed on a frosty day to train. I cannot speak more highly of this fitness centre.

The guys are great, knowledgable and motivating. They ease you into it as it can seem a bit daunting to start. There is a great mix of guys and girls. Social and low ego place to workout. Also offer yoga and nutrition classes. This beats going to the gym hands down.