OPEX Baltimore South

Fantastic experience: Sean and his team - Chris and Sly are excellent. As a working mom of two under two it was important that I have a gym that is tailored to my needs after two C-sections in two years. As a result, within a quarter of the time I’m back to my pre-pregnancy weight and shape. More so, it’s a sustainable progress that leaves me with more energy which says a lot with a newborn. I’m less sore, spend an efficient amount of time and experience better results. Recommend to anyone looking to maximize their outcomes.

Fantastic experience: I cannot speak highly enough about OPEX gym's assessment process—it truly sets them apart. From the moment I walked in, I felt like they had my best interests at heart. Their comprehensive assessment covers every aspect of life, from lifestyle to nutrition, work, family, and beyond. The attention to detail and personalized approach left me feeling confident and supported in my fitness journey. The staff's expertise and genuine care shine through every step of the process. If you're looking for a gym that goes above and beyond to understand and cater to your individual needs, look no further than OPEX Baltimore. I am incredibly impressed and grateful for their dedication to helping me achieve my goals. Thank You Tina

Fantastic experience: I tried out OPEX a couple times for body composition measurement and posture consultation. The staff was very professional, providing detailed interpretation of the analysis and personal advice on improving my postures to avoid injuries.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to OPEX for about a year now, and I’m so happy I found them! Sean and his coaches are very knowledgeable, and I love the personalized health and fitness programming they provide. I find a lot of value in their overall approach to health in and outside the gym. Sean’s helped me work through some injuries, and I’ve gotten stronger, leaner, and learned so much about how to improve my health on a day to day basis. What I’ve learned and implemented has gotten me to a healthier place and even allowed me to stop taking my daily prescription meds. The atmosphere is fun and approachable, coaches and members are friendly and welcoming, and you’ll get to work on your personal goals with the help of a great coach. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: ** Disclaimer: I go to OPEX to see Chris Heeb as a personal trainer and am thus unfamiliar with the OPEX training program or working with Sean as a trainer** The gym space itself is well equipped, gorgeous, and clean. I've been working with Chris for almost a year and would highly recommend him as a coach/trainer. When I started seeing him I had zero intention of continuing with personal training - I was going for a few sessions after an injury to be sure I didn't hurt myself. I Iearned so much in those three sessions (like apparently I never really knew how to properly brace my core) I decided to continue. I am now stronger, faster, and have more mobility in my late thirties than I ever have (and I have been a member of CrossFit gyms and run half marathons prior so had some background in fitness). Chris is also very friendly and understanding. My schedule changes every few months and he has worked around it and optimizes my workout.plan so that it is feasible for me to meet. Somehow (?!) I am still building strength and losing weight while working out only 1-2 times a week with my crazy fall schedule. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I have been a client for over 5 years and it is not an exaggeration to say being a member saved my life. I am stronger and healthier now than I was when I was a teenager. This is one of the best investments I have made for self care. The tailored strategy, genuine caring and support has allowed me to take better care of myself. I have never regretted joining and wish I had joined sooner.

Negative experience: Extremely overpriced despite being advertised as less expensive than a personal trainer. They want you to commit to 6 weeks of training at $150/week. $900 just to try out this place. Yeah..let's not. And for that price you're allowed a whopping 2 classes per week. The location isn't ideal and was hard to find and get to. The place was creepily empty, just me alone with the guy trying to hard sell me. Kept saying my name to me over and over in that unnatural way only salespeople do. Such obvious tactics were a huge turn off right out the gate. Place seems scammy and sleazy as heck. I would avoid.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great CrossFit Box. The coaches really put time and effort into the programming and I can vouch for the personal training there. Tons of classes available and all of the coaches are really smart on weightlifting form.

Fantastic experience: A fantastic crossfit box. You will receive top notch, personal attention in a great community/environment. It will change your life. I am addicted, a member for life, and you should absolutely give it a try.

Fantastic experience: Best CrossFit Box in Baltimore!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member for two months and I have really enjoyed the community and culture Sean and the other coaches have fostered.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member for two months and I have really enjoyed the community and culture Sean and the other coaches have fostered.

Fantastic experience: I started at OPEX in the worst mental and physical shape of my life following a personal tragedy. Despite little prior experience with strength training, Sean and the coaches have guided me through new ways of working out. The individualized plan has allowed for flexibility around life events while still keeping me on track and accountable. After six months I feel so much healthier, happier and energized.

Fantastic experience: Hands down, best choice I’ve made working out at OPEX Baltimore South. Sean and his team of coaches are very knowledgeable and friendly. I really like how they give me tips and tricks to get the most out of every workout. I’ve been going for a little over a year and have become much more lean and toned (my body fat dropped from 19% to 9%). I am really happy seeing myself achieving my fitness goals with the support of the OPEX coaches. Three times a week, I look forward to walking through these doors and always feel amazing when I leave!

Fantastic experience: Going to the gym is not my favorite activity. However, the initial 6 weeks have helped me get stronger and I’ve put on some muscle in that time. Sean and his team are very knowledgeable and I enjoy the individualized workouts in a group setting. I feel healthier and plan to continue working out here, even I though it’s not my ideal way to spend time.

Fantastic experience: OPEX has helped me build healthier habits and kick start a new fitness routine. Like many people, I gained weight and lost some motivation over the course of the pandemic. None of the “quick fix” methods like juice cleanses or riding a peloton once a week worked for me. I needed to be consistent, commit to a plan and have someone hold me accountable. Sean and the team at OPEX have been incredible at building a plan for me and helping me through the ups and downs. In just 6 weeks I gained 3.5lbs of muscle and lost 1lb of fat. Although the number on the scale hasnt gone down just yet, I feel so much healthier and happier and I’m on track to reach my fitness goals. My friends and family tell me I look stronger and healthier already. I gladly re-upped my membership after the initial trial period and I am excited to keep going. I highly recommend OPEX to anyone that has the desire to be more fit but just needs a little bit of guidance to create a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

Fantastic experience: I learned a lot from Sean, Andrew, and Kate in my 6 weeks training with them. Sean helped me to improve my diet in new ways. I improved my form on many movements and added a bunch of new workouts to my repertoire. At OPEX they take a holistic look at your health and make an individualized program for your goals. Touching on all aspects of health including, exercise, diet, sleep, hydration, timing, and so on. I highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Everyone at OPEX Baltimore is a wealth of knowledge in regards to Fitness. But it goes far beyond fitness. They truly want the best for your overall health and all aspects of your life! I cannot begin to express the gratitude I have for Sean and his gym. I have known Sean for many years now and can say with complete confidence that he has changed my life tremendously and will forever be my coach! If you’re serious about your health, OPEX Baltimore is the place to maximize it and thrive! So grateful and so much love for OPEX Baltimore!

Fantastic experience: Before starting with Sean and Opex I was pretty lost even though I had a lot of experience with weight training and CrossFit. I knew I needed a coach to come alongside me and help me bring my body and mind back to health rather than having different unfocused goals for every area of my life. Since joining Opex I have found the coaching I need to bring my life back into balance while incorporating healthy movements and good nutrition to fuel my body and mind for the demands life places on it. Sean has truly been a rock in a very unsteady season of my life and I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Opex Baltimore South is literally the best gym I have ever been a member of. I enjoy fitness, but usually had to quit the gym for months at a time due to chronic low back pain exacerbated by lifting too heavy and with improper form. Since joining Opex and training with Sean, I have been able to train without pain for over a year. Sean and all the coaches are super knowledgable and really work with you one on one to make sure you are meeting all of your health goals. In the last year and a half, I have lost around 15 pounds and almost 10% body fat. If you are looking for a long term, sustainable fitness solution, this is it. It is worth every penny.

Fantastic experience: I’m a full time working mom of 2; meeting the needs of my family and finding time for personal care and fitness can be challenging. In the past 4 years of seeing my two kids grow I've certainly sacrificed weeks of not working out or taking this time for myself. At OPEX Baltimore my fitness program is tailored to my needs. I can get my training in, feel good about myself, and still feel confident about my roles of running a household of two small kids. My bodyweight has gone up and down as I grew two babies and shared my body with them. I’ve received excellent advice on nutrition for breastfeeding moms, nutrition during pregnancies, and now am receiving advice on nutrition so I have the energy for two small kids. The coaches are amazing, the community so welcoming, with one common goal of bettering lives.

Fantastic experience: Great space and people. Wonderful way to pull together multiple aspects of wellness and health, set goals, and move forward with fitness and wellness in your life.

Fantastic experience: This is the place to go if you are serious about getting results. Sean and the crew are experts at designing individualized programs.

Fantastic experience: OPEX Baltimore, specifically Coach Sean McCullagh changed my whole perspective on fitness, nutrition and over all life balance. I've been involved in a number of "fitness" programs, but nothing compares to OPEX’s wholistic individual approach. Not only am I stronger and more physically fit, I have way less over all stress, sleep better and feel faster, stronger, smarter in all other parts of my life. Finding OPEX Baltimore was the best choice I ever made and there is no looking back. I look forward to all the great things ahead!! Huge thanks to Sean and all the dedicated coaches at OPEX Baltimore!!

Fantastic experience: THIS IS THE BEST KEPT GYM SECRET IN BALTIMORE! I joined this gym about 3 months ago after spending the past 4 years at various other gyms throughout the City. As soon as you walk through the door, you know this is the place for you. What's great about this gym is not only the atmosphere, the personalized exercise and weight training programs developed by the coaches, but also the different skill levels and types of people. There's no judgement here. A coach is always on the floor to assist you with form and technique. What's also great about the gym is Coach Sean. He's a former D1 coach who knows how to motivate individuals to get you to give your maximum effort. OPEX Baltimore has changed my life and outlook about fitness. I highly recommend you check this gym out. You will not be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: I joined OPEX Baltimore South about a year ago and OPEX coaches (Sean, Andrew and Adam) are very knowledgeable and personable coaches. This program is personalized to you as the individual which is great! I know I can't do alot of the exercises like I use to when I was younger. They have alternative exercises if certain parts of your body hurts. Sean is very passionate about what he does and always listens to your concerns and provides suggestions to help his clients and does not judge. He also uses TrueCoach which a great app/site to keep track of your exercises and it's a great way to communicate with you directly.

Fantastic experience: This is hands down the best gym experience I have ever had. Sean makes personalizes workouts that load into your app each week, so you know your workouts coming up. When you get to the gym, either Sean or one of the other great coaches will make sure you know what you are doing and are there to assist in anyway. Some nice things about the set up: never a massive amount of people since all clients of Sean and team; monthly appointments with Sean to go over progress and any roadblocks, over just nice people here. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: I was looking to make a positive, sustainable change, and Sean's comprehensive, highly personalized approach to fitness is perfect. The environment that Sean has cultivated is welcoming and supportive while also geared to push you forward. Coach Andrew and Adam are experienced, encouraging, and constructive. Gym members are of diverse backgrounds and fitness levels. I've had such a positive experience at OPEX that I have a hard time thinking about ever leaving Baltimore because this is as good as it gets in terms of health focused, no BS, customized, safe fitness.

Fantastic experience: After not being able to exercise for over 3 years, OPEX Baltimore and Coach Sean welcomed me exactly where I was with no pressure to be anything but what I was. It’s great to be met at my level while others being given the same. Plus I love that there are so many different types of people and bodies there. Anyone and everyone is welcome!

Fantastic experience: For years, chronic shoulder pain and tightness had kept me from lifting weights and being physically active, which was something I had always really enjoyed. Not ready to give up on training, I turned to Sean to see if he could get me back to lifting and training pain free. Sean conducting a detailed assessment of where I was at and came up with a flexible plan to gradually get me out of pain and restriction and back to moving well and being able to enjoy training again. I’m stronger today than I have been at any point in my life and what was once a source of frustration has turned into a huge positive in my life. Thanks Sean. Whatever your goals – fat loss, strength, Olympic Lifting, pain and dysfunction, Sport Specific performance – Sean can craft a plan specific to your needs and work with you to get the result you are after.

Fantastic experience: Truly a unique fitness experience. The time I spend at this facility and with it's coaches continues to improve my life in many ways. I recommend SBSC to anyone who values fitness and living a healthy lifestyle.

Fantastic experience: I've been lifting at SBSC for 7 months and doing personalized training with Sean for 3. - The gym has a huge number of barbells and squat frames, so you never have to wait in line to do your lift. - While the gym looks like a crossfit, Sean's training model is personalized, meaning he starts by doing a physical + lifestyle evaluation and discussing your goals, then designs a detailed fitness plan to get you there. So far I've had really good results. - Sean can work with anyone (former D1 athletes, couch potatos, w/e). - They always have coaches present in the gym to help with form, answer questions and provide general assistance. This is a huge plus for people who are not former athletes and don't have a ton of direction when it comes to fitness/weightlifting. If you're looking for a gym in the Baltimore area, I would absolutely recommend stopping in to check it out.

Fantastic experience: Been a member here for years and its the best thing that I've ever done for my fitness and health. SBSC focuses on the whole person and builds an individualized program that factors in gym skills, nutrition, and lifestyle. The coaches want to make sure that you reach your goals and they have the knowledge and experience to get you to where you want to go, whatever your skill level.

Fantastic experience: In town for a conference and needed a place to train. Unreal facility, spoke with Andrew, who was the coach on the floor at the time, super friendly. Just a great overall experience.