

The Verdict on CrossFit Shades
Suited to beginners and people who want small group classes with coaching. Drop-in guests need at least 3 months of fitness experience and must sign up and pay online before booking a class.
Best for: Beginners, Small group training
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Minimum of 3 months of fitness experience to drop in.
Pricing Notes
Official drop-in page shows no single-class price; it says to sign up and pay online. Membership page lists a 10 visit Flexi-Pass at $300 valid for 12 months, Move at $50 per week billed monthly for 8 classes per month, and a 21 Day Unlimited Trial Pass at $199 valid for 21 days. The trial is listed as $199 per class on the same page, which conflicts with its 21 day validity and is unclear. The official site does not list a weekly pass, monthly unlimited plan or open gym price.
Coaching
Certified and trained staff guide classes. Classes are organised into small groups.
Good to Know
- Phone
- (205) 852-9773 per official site[1]
- Check-in
- Arrive a few minutes early and check in digitally at the front desk[2]
- Filtered water
- Available to members; other drinks and snacks for purchase[1]
- Payment
- Major credit and debit cards accepted; no personal checks[1]
Visitor Guide
About CrossFit Shades
CrossFit Shades is a small group gym on Old Columbiana Road in Vestavia Hills, a suburb south of Birmingham. It runs CrossFit, HIIT, Spin and Yoga classes. The gym is not listed as a CrossFit affiliate in the registry.
Drop-in access
The drop-in page asks for at least 3 months of fitness experience. Sign up and pay online first, then book a class time. Arrive a few minutes early and check in digitally at the front desk. The official site does not state a single-class price, so confirm the cost before you go.
Pricing
The membership page lists a 10 visit Flexi-Pass for $300, valid for 12 months. It also lists a 21 day unlimited trial for $199. Check whether the trial applies to drop-ins.
Getting there
The gym sits just off U.S. Highway 31, near the Vestavia Hills City Center. It is less than a mile from Wald Park and close to the I-65 and I-459 interchanges. Parking details are not listed on the official pages.
Contact
Call (205) 852-9773 or use the contact form on the official site before your visit.
Verified Sources
8 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
8 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.CrossFit Shades CrossFit Gym In Vestavia Hills, ALOfficial site
crossfitshades.com
- 2.CrossFit Shades | Drop-In Fitness Classes in Vestavia Hills, ALPricing page
crossfitshades.com
- 3.Membership PricingPricing page
crossfitshades.com
- 4.CrossFit Shades Class ScheduleOfficial site
crossfitshades.com
- 5.Booking portal
- 6.CrossFit in Vestavia Hills, ALOfficial site
crossfitshades.com
- 7.Forge Fitness CrossFit Shades (@crossfitshades)Social
instagram.com
- 8.CrossFit ShadesCrossFit registry
crossfit.com

