5 AM Workouts in College Station: What the Early Class Is Like

CrossFit Aggieland runs a coached 5:00 AM class every weekday, Monday through Friday, at 3815 General Parkway in College Station. It's the same one-hour class we teach all day, so you're done by 6:00 AM with the rest of your morning free. If 5:00 is too early, there are also 6:00 and 8:30 AM classes.

What time are the morning classes?

Weekday morning classes start at 5:00, 6:00, and 8:30 AM. On Saturday there's a 9:00 AM Free-for-All, and the gym is closed Sunday. Later classes run at noon, 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 PM (no 6:30 on Friday). The full schedule lists every time, and you book your spot in Pike13.

What happens in a 5 AM class?

A 5 AM class is the full hour: a warm-up, strength or skill work, the workout, and a cool-down. A coach runs it the same way as the evening classes and adjusts the weights and movements for each person. It isn't a shortened early-bird version.

Everyone does the day's workout from our professional programming, scaled to their level, so a first-timer and a longtime member can train side by side.

Who is the 5 AM class good for?

The 5 AM class suits anyone whose day fills up fast. If work runs late, kids need picking up, or evenings keep getting away from you, training before anything else starts is the most reliable way to get it done. Nothing on your calendar can bump a workout that's already finished.

Is 5 AM too early for a beginner?

No. Beginners can start at 5 AM. The coach scales every movement to you, whatever the time. For your first class, arrive about 10 minutes early so the coach can meet you and show you around before the warm-up.

If you're worried about being groggy and learning new movements at the same time, take your first class or two at 6:00 or 8:30 AM, then move to 5:00 once the movements feel familiar.

How do you actually get up for a 5 AM workout?

Most of the work happens the night before. What helps most people:

• Book the class the night before. A reserved spot is harder to skip than a vague plan.
• Set out your clothes, shoes, and water bottle. Fewer decisions at 4:30 AM means fewer excuses.
• Move your bedtime, not just your alarm. Getting up at 4:30 on six hours of sleep won't last.
• Pick the same days every week. Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:00 becomes routine after a few weeks.
• Give it two or three weeks. The first few early mornings are the hardest.

Should I eat before a 5 AM workout?

It depends on you. Plenty of people train at 5 AM on water alone, and others feel better with something small, like a banana or a piece of toast. If you get light-headed or feel flat halfway through the workout, try a small snack before class next time. Eat a real breakfast afterward either way.

How much does it cost to train in the morning?

The price is the same for every class time. Memberships include unlimited classes, so you can take the 5:00 AM class one day and 5:30 PM the next. Rates run $129 to $189 a month, with lower rates for students, veterans, teachers, law enforcement, and active military. See membership pricing.

How do I try the 5 AM class?

If you live in Bryan–College Station, start your free week. You get five coached classes to use within nine days, so you can try 5:00 AM and a later time to see which fits. Visiting and already do CrossFit? Drop in for $20.