Our Classes
Weekday Classes
Monday: 5am, 6am, 8am, 4:30pm, 5:30pm
Tuesday: 5am, 6am, 8am, 4:30pm, 5:30pm
Wednesday: 5am, 6am, 8am, 4:30pm, 5:30pm
Thursday: 5am, 8am
(Open gym and makeup classes)
Friday: 5am, 6am, 8am, 4:30pm, 5:30pm
Weekend Classes
Saturday: 8am
Sunday: Closed
Functional Fitness Class
A functional fitness class for seniors and starters
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:15am – 10:00am
Love this place. Coaches can cater class to give both the beginner to experienced a good workout. What I really like is they work hard to keep everyone working out in right form and motion, which is important for a beginner like myself
Q. H. (pulled from online review)
Meet our Coaches
Holly
Owner + Coach
Holly’s path to gym ownership is fueled by her lifelong fitness passion. With 12 years as a competitive gymnast and 27 years in martial arts, she understands the human body. When ACR Athletics became available, she jumped at the chance to create a welcoming space for all. With 15 years of coaching, Holly breaks down skills into simple steps. Her favorite movements? Handstands or anything where she has to be upside down or hang on a rig. Holly is committed to enhancing her members’ well-being through the transformative power of fitness.
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Vanessa
Coach
Vanessa, a Connecticut native, found her passion for sports in high school, excelling in Track and Field. After moving to Florida in 2012, she embraced SCUBA diving and became a successful dive instructor. In 2022, she discovered CrossFit at ACR Athletics and instantly felt at home. Earning her L1 certification in December 2022, Vanessa’s coaching journey may be brief, but her dedication and love for CrossFit make her a fantastic addition to our team. She wishes she had found this incredible community sooner.
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Shantelle
Coach
Shantelle Turner, originally from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, joined our community in April 2024 and quickly became an invaluable part of our coaching team. With a lifelong passion for fitness—from cheerleading and soccer to CrossFit—Shantelle brings a diverse background, a strong belief in leading by example, and a powerful message: “Dig deeper—you grow when you push beyond what you thought was possible.”
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Jay
Coach
Jay grew up in Panama City and graduated from the University of West Florida before starting his teaching career in Nashville, TN. His passion for fitness ignited through obstacle races and running, leading him to form a running group and tackle Ultra Marathons. As a certified personal trainer, he specializes in functional fitness and early morning HIIT workouts for dads. In 2019, he returned to Panama City and found his home at ACR Athletics. After earning his CF-L1 in 2021, Jay is committed to helping others achieve their fitness goals in a supportive environment. He believes fitness fosters connections and inspires healthier lifestyles.
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James
Coach
James is a CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach from New Jersey with a background in Baseball and Wrestling. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Rutgers and earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University. Since 2021, he has made Panama City his home. After discovering CrossFit in 2019, he embraced its competitive spirit, particularly in weightlifting. At ACR, he found his fitness family and grew as an athlete. In 2023, he earned his CrossFit Level 1 certification, dedicating himself to coaching and empowering others to achieve their fitness goals.
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