If you’re searching for gyms near me, gyms near Kelso, or gyms in the Kelso–Longview area, you’ll find plenty of places to sweat — but very few places built to help you live better for life. Timber City CrossFit was created with a different purpose: to help everyday people move well, stay strong, and build long-term health through coaching, community, and consistency.

Rooted in the timber-rich Pacific Northwest, Timber City is a fiercely inclusive, movement-first gym where parents, first responders, beginners, and aging adults train side-by-side — all working toward the same thing: a longer, stronger, healthier life.

Fitness for Life: More Than Just a Workout

Timber City was founded by Chelsea and Ben, who bring more than 25 years of combined experience in CrossFit and healthcare. Their mission is clear:
Do the work inside the gym so you can live a better life outside of it.

This isn’t a gym built around ego or intensity for the sake of intensity. It’s built around:
• Quality of movement
• Personal progress over comparison
• Longevity-focused training
• Supportive coaching
• Consistency over quick fixes

Members learn to “earn their weight and earn their speed” — a Timber City phrase rooted in moving well before moving fast.

A True Beginner-Friendly Gym in Kelso–Longview

Not all gyms that claim to be beginner-friendly actually are. Timber City is.

Every new member starts with a required Foundations program: 4–8 one-on-one or small-group sessions that teach safe movement, confidence, and class readiness. No one is thrown into the deep end. No one is left behind.

This is one of the biggest reasons people searching for gyms near Kelso choose Timber City — because they’re not just joining a gym, they’re joining a guided path to success.

A Welcoming, Family-First Space

Timber City is intentionally designed for busy parents and working people who need support, not pressure. There’s a dedicated kids’ area (“rage cage”), space for little ones to color or do homework, and plenty of room for parents to keep an eye on their children while training.

Here, fitness fits into your life — not the other way around.

Strength in Community

Community is the heartbeat of Timber City. Many members come in feeling stuck — unsure where to start or worried they won’t fit in. What they find is a coaching team that leads by example, members who cheer each other on, and a space where every age and ability truly has a place.

This is what makes Timber City stand out among gyms in Kelso–Longview:
It feels like home, not like a competition floor.

More Than a Gym: Recovery + Nutrition + Accountability

Timber City also offers services most local gyms don’t:
• Fire & Ice Recovery Lounge (infrared sauna, traditional sauna, cold plunge)
• RIZE Nutrition Coaching (habit-based, fully guided, trackable progress)
• Styku 3D body scans for data-driven health tracking

That combination — fitness, recovery, nutrition — gives members every tool they need to stay consistent and see real change.

If You’re Searching for “Gyms Near Me” — Start Here

Timber City is more than a workout. It’s a community where people become stronger, healthier, and more confident through simple, sustainable habits and coaching that actually cares.

If you’re looking for a gym near Kelso or a supportive community gym in the Kelso–Longview area, this is your place.

Book a free consultation and come see why.