CrossFit^® Dunbar Cave Lab

Fantastic experience: I didn't try CrossFit for a really long time because it has such a bad reputation, but needed something new, so I caved. After a few months at a different local box, I realized that more than anything, it's the coaching that makes or breaks CrossFit and that it can be awesome when done right, so when my favorite coach opened his own gym, I knew I had to join. After four months at DCL, I've made heaps of progress with my personal fitness goals. My mile time is the best its ever been, I have these weird things on my body...muscles?! Strange! (No, not the beefcake scary woman muscles, but nice, defined arms and legs and I'm starting to notice nice lines on my stomach too! I'm excited!!) I'm able to push myself through workouts that I wouldn't have completed before, AND, I can finally pick up my squirmy, big dog and put him in the tub ALL. BY. MYSELF. If that's not enough, I also feel really great, have lower stress and have awesome energy all day after a tough morning workout. And, for those of you who think CrossFit is a cult, it probably is at some gyms, but I don't drink the Kool-Aid and I still have a great time here. And, it should be noted that I've never had an injury from workouts, other than bruises from me being clumsy and rolling barbells into my shins or inadvertently whipping myself with a jump rope...but that doesn't count. The community at this gym is fantastic and I've met some wonderful, down to earth, people who will be lifelong friends. Thanks, Coach Matt and everyone at DCL, for being amazing, encouraging and for pushing me every day!

Fantastic experience: This is a great gym! I've done crossfit at other places because of deployment, at other duty stations, and while on leave, but after a month at DCL I've PR'd every single lift and improved my technique -- all of this while not getting injured. Coach Matt is the best! I also love the small class sizes

Fantastic experience: The best functional fitness facility in Clarksville, Fort Campbell area. Matt is hand down the best fitness training in Middle TN. Professional, caring, and completely focused on the success of their athletes. Look no further for your fitness journey.

Fantastic experience: There are roughly 4 different CrossFit Gyms in the Clarksville area as of today. So, what truly makes CrossFit DCL different and stand out? Not only does Matt write every piece of his programming by himself but every single individual that comes through his doors becomes his family (cliche I know) but true. This gym isn’t operated with a money first mentality. Instead it’s about how can they make their athletes better every single day. All of Matt’s coaches embodied this same mentality. I’ve been to multiple other gyms in the area and I can say, there isn’t a gym that is better than CrossFit DCL for a multitude of reasons.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym. Did a drop in while traveling. Great coach. Awesome programming, really fun workout.

Fantastic experience: Fun workout !

Fantastic experience: Best place to workout. Great people, great coaches, and great programming!!!

Fantastic experience: Great group of people and work out programming!

Fantastic experience: Amazing community Matt has built here.

Fantastic experience: Great venue, great people. Everyone is really including and inviting to new people

Fantastic experience: We had a great workout! Very friend coaches and owners. Highly recommend this facility and team!!!

Fantastic experience: I dropped in on this box while traveling in the area. Everyone was so friendly, and the coach was fantastic. I felt very welcome, had a great workout and learned a few things too. Still a few days left in my trip and I definitely plan to drop in again before I leave. Thanks Dunbar!

Fantastic experience: I freakin love this place. Holly(my coach) pushes me and she is an excellent teacher. I look forward to ever class. Woot woot Aroo!!

Positive experience: Great gym, good coaching and great people with awesome attitudes. Would recommend to beginners or serious competitors.

Fantastic experience: I attended a few classes while I was working out of town. Owner and coaches were happy to have me and scaled me appropriately to protect my chronic shoulder issues. Their members were friendly and cheered me as much as I cheered them. If you're looking for a home or just a drop in box then I highly recommend them

Fantastic experience: Love this place. Great coach, great people!

Fantastic experience: All the people are motivated and friendly. Great workouts

Fantastic experience: Wife and I were in town for a week and contacted three Clarksville-area CrossFit locations by e-mail the week before we arrived. Matt was the most personal and responsive, so we chose his gym and I am glad we did. We come from a well-established affiliate (est. 2004) with tons of great coaches, and I wish Matt was one of ours. Dunbar Cave Lab (DCL) is small, but Matt is very attentive and he has what it takes... the ability to teach, to see, to correct. We went to the morning sessions and everyone we met was super cool. Ability levels ranged from newbies to full-on CrossFit rock star, all working out together, and all motivating each other in typical CrossFit fashion. Meanwhile, Matt circulated around and, several times, told me exactly what I needed at exactly the right moment. He did this for everyone. I was very impressed. During skill work, he helped me noticeably improve my muscle-up in a way that made it MUCH easier to hit. Seriously, if you are considering trying CrossFit for the first time, or if you are an established CrossFitter looking for place in Clarksville to meet good people and get good coaching, give DCL a shot.

Fantastic experience: Visiting from the west coast, and I was very impressed by the fantastic atmosphere. Matt has created a very good community.