Our story.
Gym in Lake Wylie, SC
CrossFit Lake Wylie is built on a simple belief: nobody should have to figure out fitness alone. We’re a coaching gym, not a key-fob gym — every session is led by a coach who knows your name, your goals, and what you’re working toward. Whether you’re brand new to exercise or a lifelong athlete, you’ll find real coaching, real people, and a community that genuinely wants to see you win.
Meet your coaches at CrossFit Lake Wylie
Our coaches invest in people, not just programs. From your first session, they’re learning how you move, what drives you, and where you want to get to — then coaching you accordingly, every single time.
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
Since October 2012
When did you start at CrossFit Lake Wylie?
January 2014 and started coaching March 2015
CrossFit Credentials
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, March 2015
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, May 2018
Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer (CF-L3), December 2022
Kids Trainer
Lesson Planning Certificate
Programming Certificate
Scaling Certificate
Spot the Flaw Certificate
Certifications
Precision Nutrition Level 2 Nutrition Coach
Enlifted Level 1 Coach
What’s your favorite CF movement?
Push-ups
What’s your least favorite CF movement?
Barbell thrusters
What is your favorite thing about coaching?
Watching people gain confidence as they transform physically and mentally
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
Since April 2021
When did you start at CrossFit Lake Wylie?
April 2021 and started coaching December 2022
CrossFit Credentials
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, November 2022
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, February 2024
Kids Trainer
What’s your favorite CF movement?
Air squat. The foundational movement for any human being. If you cannot squat you’re only working at 50% capacity.
What’s your least favorite CF movement?
Any and all forms of a burpee
What is your favorite thing about coaching?
Learning and putting in the hard work together is a huge motivator and lots of fun. I enjoy seeing athletes hit PRs and seeing athletes pushing themselves to try movements they didn’t think they were capable of and having success.
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
Since August of 2018
When did you start at CrossFit Lake Wylie?
October of 2022
CrossFit Credentials
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, April 2025
What’s your favorite CF movement?
Any form of cleans, wall walks and rope climbs!
What’s your least favorite CF movement?
Thrusters and sumo deadlift high-pulls
What is your favorite thing about coaching?
TBD
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
Since 2014
When did you start at CrossFit Lake Wylie?
August 2026
CrossFit Credentials
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Olympic Weightlifting Coach
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education
What’s your favorite CF movement?
Snatch
What’s your least favorite CF movement?
Burpees
What is your favorite thing about coaching?
Helping athletes become stronger and more confident while reaching goals they once thought were impossible. There’s nothing better than seeing someone hit a new PR, master a new skill, or simply realize how capable they are.
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
Since 2014
When did you start at CrossFit Lake Wylie?
September, 2025
CrossFit Credentials
Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
CrossFit Kids
Anatomy Certificate
Dumbbells Certificate
Lesson Planning Certificate
Programming Certificate
Running Certificate
Scaling Certificate
Spot the Flaw Certificate
What’s your favorite CF movement?
Clean and Jerks
What’s your least favorite CF movement?
Thrusters and Burpees
What is your favorite thing about coaching?
Helping athletes reach their fitness goals and seeing their overall health improve over time.
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
Since late 2022
When did you start at CrossFit Lake Wylie?
Late 2022
CrossFit Credentials:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, February 2024
What’s your favorite CF movement?
Power Cleans, or Bench Press
What’s your least favorite CF movement?
Overhead Squat, and running
What is your favorite thing about coaching?
Helping people unlock new skills and accomplish their goals. Seeing our members move and feel better.
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
Since 2011
When did you start at CrossFit Lake Wylie?
September of 2022
CrossFit Credentials
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, July 2023
What’s your favorite CF movement?
Bar muscle-ups
What’s your least favorite CF movement?
Overhead squats
What is your favorite thing about coaching?
Probably cliché, but an athlete’s success is my success. It’s exciting to see someone do a skill movement the first time and then make it part of their routine.
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I have been doing CrossFit for 4 years now, and have been competing since last summer!
When did you start at CrossFit Lake Wylie?
This August, and I couldn’t be more excited!
What’s your favorite CF movement?
Handstand walks and Bar Muscle Ups!
What’s your least favorite CF movement?
Double DB Box Step Overs (they are sneaky hard!)
What is your favorite thing about coaching?
My favorite thing about coaching is watching an athlete get a new skill that they have been putting the work and time in to achieve. I love being able to contribute to those moments of achievement.
12+
Years coaching
100+
Current members
180+
5* reviews
7
Passionate coaches
Our Mission
How CrossFit Lake Wylie started
Our owner, Alie Kimbrell, walked into CrossFit Lake Wylie on opening day in January 2014 — excited to be part of something new — and never left. She’s the only original member still training here today. She fell in love with the coaching and the community, and by March 2015 she was coaching classes herself. In 2022, she took ownership of the gym.
Her mission hasn’t changed since: help the people of Lake Wylie stay strong, independent, and capable for life — not just fit for summer. That means expert coaching in every class (including two Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainers, a credential most gyms don’t have even one of), workouts scaled to you, and honest guidance on nutrition, sleep, and recovery — the stuff that actually moves the needle.
Today, Alie leads a team of 6 passionate coaches and a community of 100+ members from across Lake Wylie, Clover, Tega Cay, and Fort Mill. All we ask is that you commit to trusting the process — we’ll provide the coaching, the plan, and a community that genuinely wants to see you win.
