The PIT Studio

The Verdict on The PIT Studio

The PIT Studio gives YMCA members a CrossFit class and a free weight floor one level below the Downtown Chattanooga YMCA lobby. No official drop-in price is published, so confirm a visit with the gym before you go.

Best for: YMCA members, Athletes 50 and over, Strength training

Equipment & Climate

Free weights, stationary bikes and rowers. A roll-up garage door space called The Body Shop is always open for members. The space is about 5,000 sq ft (source 11). Climate is not stated in any source.

Schedule & Drop-In Rules

Adult CrossFit, CrossFit Legends and After Burn times are listed under View Class Times on the official page, but the times are not given in the sources. CrossFit Kids: Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 pm for ages 6-8 and 9-12; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 am for ages 3-5. Ninja Zone: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am for ages 3-5. The rest of the floor is open for members when no class is running.

Pricing Notes

No official source gives a single drop-in price. Adult individual YMCA membership is $68 a month with a one-time $50 join fee, which applies to all types except youth (sources 3, 4). Military, veterans, first responders and EMS pay no join fee and get 10 percent off monthly dues (source 4). Classes are free and included with membership (source 2). Third-party reports, not used in price columns: dropinfinder.com says the gym does not publish a drop-in price and cites a usual Tennessee price of $20 (source 9). A Facebook group post cites $28 per class and about $25 for a single class, but it does not name this gym (source 8). A 2025 Instagram post advertised a free week trial with the joining fee waived (source 6). The 2025 CrossFit Open registration starts at $20, and that fee goes to CrossFit, not the gym (source 10).

Coaching

Classes are instructor-led through warmup, skills training, workout and cool down (source 2). Class size is not stated. For youth questions, the official page lists the Wellness Director at dtwellness@ymcachattanooga.org.

Good to Know

Entrance from lobby

Take the elevator to the Ground Floor and follow the signs, or use the lobby stairs and keep straight to the end of the hallway.^[2]

Joining fee

One-time $50 for all adult membership types.^[4]

Military discount

No joining fee and 10 percent off monthly dues for active duty, reserve, National Guard, veterans, retired military, firefighters, police and EMS with proof of service.^[4]

Free week trial (2025 promo)

Free week trial with waived joining fee, advertised in March 2025.^[6]

CrossFit Open 2025 registration

Starts at $20. Fee goes to CrossFit, not the gym or the YMCA.^[10]

CrossFit Legends

Built for members aged 50 and over. Movement and mobility come first.^[2]

CrossFit Kids fee

Free for members. Check children in at Child Watch first.^[2]

Affiliate status

CrossFit Inc. lists Rising Rock CrossFit as an affiliate.^[1]

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