IRB CrossFit class training on Indian Rocks Beach

IRB CrossFit · … it's a lifestyle

“The magic is in the movement,

the art is in the programming, the science is in the explanation, and the fun is in the community.”

— Greg Glassman, Founder of CrossFit

Our Community

This side of the bridge

Coaches Mel and Max at IRB CrossFit on Indian Rocks Beach

Indian Rocks Beach is a special place. We are a small, friendly beach community where locals are known. If we mention “the bridge”, it doesn't matter which one, we are referencing the coming or leaving of our community. On weekends, locals rarely leave. It is our vibe, our culture, that makes our community uniquely special.

IRB CrossFit is also a special place; uniquely different from any CrossFit, or global gym that you may have walked into. We are a small, friendly community gym. We smile and welcome you by name. We are fun-loving, relaxed, and “beachy”, and whether you are a local or visiting, you feel at home.

Our program is simple. We teach everyday movements such as: sitting/standing, pushing/pulling, holding/moving. These movements improve our general physical skills: respiratory, endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, coordination, agility, ALSO improves your mindset, which in my opinion, is the most important thing.

Every day at IRB CrossFit is different. One day may be focused on a strength piece, like squats, or on a skill, such as pullups. Another day may have both squats and pullups in sets and reps that blur the distinction between “cardio” and strength training. Regardless, every day is focused on you!

Coaches Mel and Max in their IRB CrossFit shirts

Our community gym has a unique and special culture, and whether you live on this side of “the bridge” or not; whether you have visited once, or if IRB CrossFit is your home gym…

We are a community, we are family, and we love our gym!

A Better Kind of Fitness

Outside and on the beach.

Indian Rocks Beach is located on a beautiful barrier island on the Gulf Coast of Florida, and we wanted IRB CrossFit to be a reflection of where we live — to coincide with our beach life.

We have workouts on the beach, right across the street: regular beach classes, open water swim workouts, paddle boarding, and Hooverball. Our goal is to be outdoors and as active as possible.

Move better, feel better, and overall just be better.

IRB CrossFit workout on Indian Rocks Beach

New to CrossFit?

What is CrossFit?

CrossFit is a lifestyle characterized by safe, effective exercise and sound nutrition. CrossFit can be used to accomplish any goal, from improved health to weight loss to better performance. The program works for everyone—people who are just starting out and people who have trained for years.

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What We Offer

We take it outside

Our goal is to be outdoors and as active as possible. We do that by offering:

Beach Classes

Regular beach classes, right across the street on Indian Rocks Beach.

Open Water Swim

Open water swim workouts and events in the Gulf.

Paddle Boarding

Paddle boarding workouts and events.

Hooverball & Volleyball

Hooverball and beach volleyball warm ups and cool downs.

Meet Your Coach

Coach Mel

Melanie — “Coach Mel” to her athletes — has been actively involved in CrossFit since 2012. She earned her L1, then went on to judge Wodapalooza, Regionals, and the 2015 CrossFit Games in Carson, CA.

With the opening of IRB CrossFit, she gets to share her love of community — with her community, and with you.

“It's not the weights that injure people, it's how you move. I'm really passionate about making sure that people move properly. We really focus on mechanics — it's mechanics first, then doing it consistently.”

Read Mel's Story

As Seen On

FOX 13 takes itto the beach

“The CrossFit program in Indian Rocks Beach allows you to work out, well, on the beach.” Watch Coach Mel and the crew featured on FOX 13's Good Day Tampa Bay.

Watch the Feature

IRB CrossFit training on the beach, featured on FOX 13

FOX 13 · Good Day Tampa Bay

From Our Community

Loved by locals & travelers

★★★★★5-star rated on Yelp & Google

“I was in town for a few days on vacation and looking for a place where I could continue my workouts. I found IRB CrossFit through a Google search and was able to come in during open gym. It's a great place and I felt at home. Coach Mel is great and very accommodating — I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great CrossFit gym while traveling.”

EEarl D.Tampa Bay, FL

“Whether you're dropping in while on vacation or looking to become a member, this CrossFit gym is the place to be! Saturday workouts on the beach and plenty of hours to be part of a class or do your own thing at open gym. Super nice and clean gym — Coach Mel is really awesome and knows what she's doing.”

VVictoria L.Cincinnati, OH

“Great CrossFit gym on the beach!! We were visiting from Colorado and were surprised to find a gym so close to the beach — you can work out on the Gulf and watch the dolphins swim by. Super clean, very organized, and the coaching is outstanding. Coach Mel made us feel like part of her team, and the rates are very fair.”

DD.J.Littleton, CO

“I've been doing CrossFit for five years. I met Coach Mel on the beach doing a beach WOD. Even though I've done it for years, she really took the time to properly teach the techniques and explain why they work — so you don't get hurt. Melonie truly has a passion for CrossFit. I'm blessed to have her in my life!”

EElsa N.Indian Rocks Beach, FL

“When I first met Coach Mel I knew absolutely nothing about CrossFit and I don't remember the last time I had worked out. She met me exactly where I was.”

YYelp MemberIndian Rocks Beach, FL