The Verdict on Black Iron Athletics
Suits beginners, returning athletes and HYROX prep who want coached classes with three levels on one floor. Confirm the address first, because the gym planned a move to Suite 110 next door.
Best for: Beginners returning to training, HYROX prep, Members who want coached classes
Equipment & Climate
The open gym page describes a climate-controlled floor. Barbells and Olympic lifts are on the floor. A recovery room with two cold plunges and a five-person sauna is planned for Suite 110, opening in January per the site. Rigs and platforms are not described.
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Strength and conditioning classes Monday to Friday from 5:15 AM to 6:30 PM, plus one Saturday class at 9:30 AM. Open gym seven days a week between classes and after hours, all day Sunday. Every member starts with a free consultation and a one-on-one Foundations week. No source says what a drop-in must prove.
Pricing Notes
Official prices sit behind a form on the pricing page, so no drop-in, weekly or monthly price appears in the sources. Official plans are Standard (3 Strength and Conditioning classes per week), Unlimited plus Open Gym, Open Gym Only and Personal Training. Memberships start with a 90-day commitment, then month to month with 30 days notice. Military and first responders get 5% off. Third-party sources only: a Google AI Overview (source 11) reports a $30 day pass credited toward the first month if you join, and city research notes (source 13) report drop-in and initial coach sessions around $25 to $30 USD. Neither is an official price.
Coaching
Every rep is coached and every class runs at three levels. Named coaches include Mike Manning (owner and head coach), Kristin (general manager and coach), Aileen, Amber, Emily, Evan and Lawrence. Languages and class size are not stated.
Good to Know
- Free consultation
- About 20 minutes with a coach before joining[1]
- Foundations week
- One-on-one coaching week every member starts with[1]
- Commitment
- 90 days, then month to month with 30 days notice to cancel[2]
- Military discount
- 5% off any membership for military and first responders[2]
- Open gym entry
- Key fob entry seven days a week[3]
- Olympic weightlifting block
- Seasonal, runs a few times a year. Ask when the next one opens.[3]
- Next suite
- Suite 110 next door, opening in January per the site[1]
Visitor Guide
Who it suits
Black Iron Athletics trains everyday people, with beginners and returning athletes first. Classes run three levels side by side. HYROX athletes can use the official HYROX affiliate programming and open gym time.
Before you go
Every member starts with a free consultation and a one-on-one Foundations week. The sources do not say whether a drop-in visit skips this step, so ask first. The gym also planned a move next door to Suite 110, so confirm the address.
Schedule
Strength and conditioning classes run most weekday mornings, midday and evenings, with one Saturday class at 9:30 AM. Open gym runs seven days a week between classes and after hours. Key fob entry is for open gym members.
Facilities
The training floor is climate controlled. Barbells and Olympic lifts are on the floor. A recovery room with cold plunges and a sauna is planned for the new suite.
Prices
The official prices are behind a form on the pricing page, so no price appears in the sources. Third-party reports put a day pass near $30 USD. Memberships start with a 90-day commitment, then go month to month with 30 days notice. Military and first responders get 5% off.
Verified Sources
4 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
4 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.Black Iron Athletics | Best Gym in Frisco, TXOfficial site
blackironathletics.com
- 2.Membership Pricing | Black Iron Athletics — Frisco, TXPricing page
blackironathletics.com
- 3.Class Schedule in Frisco, TX | Black Iron AthleticsOfficial site
blackironathletics.com
- 4.Google AI OverviewGoogle Maps
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