Athlete's Arena

Fantastic experience: Crossfit Athlete's Arena encourages everyone to train at their level in a supportive and structured environment. Solid training designed to increase your overall level of fitness, enhance your knowledge of the mechanics of your body while having fun! Just show up and results will follow.

Fantastic experience: Family atmosphere and the most knowledge of training in south carolina

Fantastic experience: Great jiu jitsu instruction and training partners. No matter where I go to train when I travel, I can't wait to go back to Arena Jiu Jitsu to train with my team.

Fantastic experience: I decided to give crossfit a try since I was getting bored with typical weight training. I started looking around and a few people recommended training here. I've been training here for just over a month and I have to say I really enjoy it. I like that I don't have to think about my workout. I just have to drive there and get it done. The owner and the staff that I've meant are great. They will know you by name, they actually care, and they are definitely motivating. If you are looking for a place to workout I'd highly suggest trying them out.

Fantastic experience: Excellent Brazilian jiu jitsu community.

Fantastic experience: Best crossfit gym in the Irmo/Columbia area. It has all the essentials like AC, showers, changing rooms, and plenty of room to get after it! No need to try and complete your WOD in a 4'x4' space... plenty of room!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to Athlete’s Arena for three years now and the transformation of my overall health and fitness from day one to now is amazing. Shane creates a personal program for me and my abilities that pushes me to get better and keeps me coming back for more! Recently I had shoulder surgery and due to the approach with certain exercises before the surgery and afterwards that Shane implemented, I was told by my surgeon that I was ahead of schedule on my recovery. Shane, Adrian and Stuart are always helpful and they genuinely care about your physical health and wellbeing. I highly recommend Athletes Arena to anyone looking for a great gym, relaxed environment and a dedicated and caring staff.

Fantastic experience: AA has been my gym for the past 3+ years and I could not be more pleased with the results I have seen from working out there. It’s so much more than just a gym. There is a great atmosphere and great people with the correct knowledge being taught. Shane and the staff at AA are truly top notch!

Fantastic experience: Shane’s knowledge & dedication to personal instruction is second to none. Very impressed with the level of training I’m receiving-positive results in only 3 weeks! I highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I'm a student dancer and started Crossfit at Athletes Arena about 9 months ago. As time went on it seemed to help me in all aspects of my dancing. There was an increase in endurance, stability, and stamina. My turns, leaps, and overall strength set me apart from other dancers. Not only did my dancing improve, so did my recovery. With all the aches and pains as a dancer most of them subsided as I kept up with Crossfit workouts. Although I got a back injury from dance within those 9 months, they helped with the rehabilitation process. They continued to work with me to recover and stay injury-free. I can't thank the staff and people enough for everything!

Fantastic experience: I was an intern at the Arena for my senior year of college. Shane Miller and the entire staff are consummate professionals, and prioritize their athletes first. I learned as much from this staff as I did from 4 years of college. Athletes Arena always helps athletes leave their doors better than when they walked in, and helps them learn why we do what we do.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Shane and Stuart are awesome. The facility is always clean and they are great about ensuring proper lifting techniques. I appreciate them being committed to assisting with my personal development. I would definitely recommend checking out Athletes Arena.

Fantastic experience: Athletes Arena has become my 2nd home in the last two years. The members and staff have literally become my closest friends and second family!! They truly truly care about YOUR results and adapting workouts to best fit YOUR needs!! After having a major knee reconstructive surgery, I went to Shane Miller for personal training to get stronger and I can honestly say that without his dedication and knowledge I wouldn't be where I am today. Since then, I have been doing Crossfit here for 2 years and am dreading leaving my favorite place for college in August.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been with training with Shane Miller at Athlete’s Arena for two off-seasons. I do not think it was a coincidence that I had my best professional baseball season to date after my first full off- season of training with Shane and Athlete’s Arena. He is one of key reasons I am still living in the Columbia area. As long as I am playing professional baseball, I will be training at Athletes Arena. I think any young athlete that is serious about their sport should train with Shane or members of this team. Tyler Webb —member of University of South Carolina Baseball. team 2010-2013 —National Championship team 2010 and 2011 —current LHP for the St. Louis Cardinals

Fantastic experience: Knowledgeable trainers

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality They formulated the work out to my level of fitness to maximize my outcomes

Fantastic experience: As a professional baseball player I could not pick a gym to help my career. Every time I walk into the gym it’s an environment that I know I can get better in. Looking back on it when i was in high school I would of loved to know the information that Shane provides myself when I am in the gym. Luckily, I decided to invest into my career and it has truly paid off with the best season of my life. One of the things I truly appreciate about this gym is that I have a place I can go to and enjoy my time there. Whether it’s the group of athletes I workout with or the CrossFit group everyone is so friendly and understanding of what’s going on in the gym. I can not wait to continue getting better everyday and recommending any age athlete to come and learn from this gym. Brandon White

Fantastic experience: Athletes arena has had such an amazing impact on my life. Physically I have never played better, I am able to move more and hit harder than any other years I’ve played volleyball. When I stepped out on the court after just 6 months of training with them consistently I instantly noticed a difference in my game!! Trainers allow you to not just correct your motions in working out but understand why they are wrong and what they could damage if not fixed. This shows how much they care about not just your progress in the sport but you as a person beyond your sport. From that point, not only do they prepare and progress you but it’s such a family and a group that I have never been happier to work out with!! I look forward to everyday coming in to my second family and getting better because of the incredible trainers at athletes arena.

Fantastic experience: I love it here! I am actually a member of another gym and originally came here for personal training and I would definitely go here long term if it were possible. Heather Kobus has been my personal trainer for over a year now and she is outstanding. I love her for real ! She helped rehab me back from an injury and made me physically stronger and fitter than I was before. All the staff is friendly, very clean gym, and they have a variety of gym equipment .

Fantastic experience: This is a special gym! Shane Miller is an outstanding coach and a good friend. The trainers are knowledgable and welcoming. Your whole family is welcome.

Fantastic experience: Shane Miller along with Adrianne and Heather have built a fantastic gym environment. They are professional, prepared, and attentive to your needs. I started working out for the first time one year ago. Through personal training and encouragement, I have had a complete body and mindset transformation. I am now excited to exercise, whereas before it would have been a chore. It is very encouraging to see the diversity in their clients, every age range is represented and made to feel welcomed. I cannot recommend this gym enough.

Fantastic experience: Excellent personal training.

Fantastic experience: Shane and his team of trainers at AA are great. I have been working out with them for almost 5 years and I still enjoy going 3-6 times each week.

Fantastic experience: Gym is The Best! Adriane Wilson, personal coach, is The Best! Great personality, intelligent, knowledgeable, patient and versatile.

Fantastic experience: Athlete's Arena Irmo has excellent coaches!

Fantastic experience: Great place, really awesome people. I love the attention to detail. I’d recommend for all ages, shapes, & athletic ability. The atmosphere is very relaxed and non threatening. UPDATED - Still loving it here, Adriane, Stewart, and Shane motivate me every single time I walk in the door. The people who come here are so kind. They have helped me to improve myself both mentally and physically and I really appreciate the opportunity to be at this gym. If you are on the fence give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: Best training facility in the midlands. Crossfit, Athletic Training, Nutrition. All led by a quality staff.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the city! Started training here in 2010 and my sons have done sports performance training for basketball. All of the trainers are honest & very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Athletes Arena to anyone looking for a good environment to train in and real results in their lives. Don't hesitate to contact me personally, if you need to hear more about how this facility has changed my family's lives.

Fantastic experience: During my days as professional baseball scout- I always referred talented athletes to athletes arena. With that said, I also referred those who were not as athletically talent. The results for both were always stellar. Recently, my own son has trained there and I have been very happy with their level of specificity with the many different athletes. Yesterday, we had a contact injury that happened during a football game which will lead us to an ortho on Monday. Even with my contacts from my baseball days, my first call was to Jason Brunson and Shane Miller. They were able to get me set up with the best doctor for the specific injury by 11am Saturday morning. They will be the ones working through the rehab that happens next with my son. No need to look anywhere else for athletic training.

Fantastic experience: I started working out at Athletes Arena Irmo location in August 2017 with personal trainer Heather Kobus. 1) because I was struggling with the commitment on my own to go to the gym. If I had the choice at the end of the day to relax at home or go to the gym I would of course choose to stay home after a long day. Making a commitment to meet with a personal trainer gave me the incentive and motivation needed to get to the gym and get back in shape. I feel stronger, have more confidence, and a lot more energy. I look forward to new challenges each work out brings. The health benefits long term are worth it. The second reason is a shoulder issue and pain that I have suffered with for years due to tennis. I've had 2 surgeries, and the most recent diagnosis was shoulder replacement. I wasn't happy about the news so I had a second opinion and it still required surgery. Since I have been working out with Heather I have very little to no pain. She has concentrated on helping me get stronger with building the muscles around my shoulder and now I can do the simple things that everyday life requires, and the quality of sleep is so much better. 5 stars for Athletes Arena in Irmo

Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff. Love the metabolic circuits class.

Fantastic experience: Excellent workout facility! I started taking the Metabolic Circuits class with Heather Kobus about a month ago. Heather's class has been a great addition to my workout regimen. The class includes a variety of functional fitness exercises with emphasis on cardio, weights, and resistance. Heather does a great job mixing up the workouts each week. I highly recommend the Metabolic Circuits class for a challenging workout!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love taking the Metabolic Circuit Group Training classes with Heather Kobus. She teaches you the importance of the mind and body connection. Although, we're in a group setting she makes sure you're comfortable with each exercise to prevent injury and if there's ever a time you're not she always offers an alternative which yields the same results. If you're looking to take your fitness to the next level or you're just getting started these classes are perfect.

Fantastic experience: Shane and all the trainers here are well versed using the latest science and technology that gave me amazing results. I have gained 20 lbs of muscle while dropping 11 % body fat. If you can follow directions you can see these results. These guys are Amazing