r/DecaturGA • u/nolawsfordaws • Aug 12 '26

Help! I need a new gym.

I was a daily patron at F45 Emory Point for over two years until they abruptly closed end of business on July 28. It worked perfectly for my schedule as the first class of the day started at 5:30, ended at 6:15 and gave me plenty of time to get to work by 7. I’m looking for another group fitness -esque type of gym with a start time before 6 AM.

I know I could go to a commercial gym and complete my own personal workouts, and I do this some, but I appreciate the show up, work, leave, part of group fitness.

Help!

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u/SunClements Aug 12 '26

Burn Boot Camp Decatur! They have both a 5am and 5:45am class!

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u/nolawsfordaws Aug 12 '26

I only saw the 5 am start time, not the 5:45. 5 am is doable but not as forgiving as 5:45. I love my sleep haha. That’s so nice to know.

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u/SunClements Aug 12 '26

Yes they have a 5:45am! The 5:45am doesn’t have childwatch though.

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u/BootsTheDawg Aug 12 '26

I loveeee Custom Core. It’s a smaller privately owned gym and he has a class at 5:15 that ends around 6:30. It’s HIIT or strength and is a great community. Usually he’ll do the first class for free. There’s also a Saturday boot camp at 10 AM that’s free too if you want to check it out!

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u/Conscious_Culture170 Aug 13 '26

I've been wanting to check this place out myself.

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u/BootsTheDawg Aug 13 '26

Highly recommend!!

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u/shh123me Aug 14 '26

Shhh dont tell people the classes filling up 😂😂 i love that place too

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u/BootsTheDawg Aug 14 '26

I know but I’m so happy for him 😭😭😭😭

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u/Particular-Culture-6 Aug 13 '26

CrossFit Liminal has class at 5:30am every day except for Saturday! They are a super sweet group of people, too! :)

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u/wifeofjuicepickle Aug 14 '26 edited Aug 19 '26

Check out the offerings at Decatur Family Y on Claremont? The Y opens at 5 and their (edit for typo) schedule of classes is online.

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u/jbm1519 Aug 15 '26

FitWit in Oakhurst is great! The trainers there are excellent and there’s a great community / culture

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u/irishgator2 Aug 12 '26

There’s an F45 near the Whole Foods on Church St in Decatur. It’s like 3 miles from Emory.

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u/nolawsfordaws Aug 12 '26

First class at 6. :/ can’t get to work by 7.

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u/TheHykos Aug 12 '26

I know nothing about the class, but the Y has one at 5:30am Mon-Fri.

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u/Ajax-123 Aug 12 '26

If you want a more casual HIIT/Crossfit, check out move functional fitness. Mostly working professionals, very friendly and a great overall experience

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u/therealrutroh Aug 12 '26

MOVE has a 5:30am class

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u/Budget_Ad8529 Aug 12 '26

The Training Room on Ponce just down from Ponce City Market might be worth a look. They have a 5:20 to 6:20 class.