About Us
At Audax Athletic, we believe fitness is about building strength, confidence, and a community that supports you every step of the way.
Located in Rutherford, Audax Athletic is a place where everyday people come to train like athletes, challenge themselves, and discover what they’re truly capable of. Whether you're stepping into a gym for the very first time or chasing your next competition goal, our mission is to help you move better, feel stronger, and achieve lasting results.
The word Audax (pronounced or-dacks) means bold, courageous, and daring - and that’s exactly how we approach training. We encourage our members to step outside their comfort zones, take on new challenges, and celebrate every win along the way.
Meet the Founders
Built on Passion, Driven by Community
Hi, we’re Hayden and Maddison, the founders, owners, and head coaches here at Audax Athletic.
Coaching isn’t just what we do - it’s what we love. Being on the gym floor, helping members learn new skills, build confidence, and achieve goals is what drives us every day.
We opened Audax Athletic because we wanted to create a training environment where people feel comfortable walking through the doors - no matter their experience level. Whether someone is brand new to fitness or has years of training behind them, we believe everyone deserves access to great coaching and a supportive community.
Our coaching philosophy is simple:
Focus on quality movement first
Build consistency over perfection
Celebrate progress at every level
Create a positive and encouraging environment
You’ll find us coaching classes, helping members refine technique, and cheering people on through their toughest workouts. We’re passionate about helping people feel stronger - not just physically, but mentally as well.
What Is Crossfit?
We’re proud to be a CrossFit gym, but we know that the word CrossFit can mean different things to different people - and sometimes it can feel a little intimidating if you’re new to it.
Simply put, CrossFit is a style of training that combines strength, cardio, and functional movements to help you become fitter, stronger, and more capable in everyday life.
Our workouts are built around functional movements - things like squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying - the kinds of movements you use in real life. We combine these with cardio-based exercises and strength training to create well-rounded workouts that improve overall fitness.
One of the things that makes CrossFit unique is that every workout can be scaled to suit the individual. That means whether you're brand new to fitness, returning after time away, or already experienced in training, we adjust movements, weights, and intensity levels to suit your ability. You can expect:
Coach-led group classes every session
Varied workouts that keep training interesting
A balance of strength, conditioning, and skill development
Workouts designed to improve real-world strength and fitness
Options and modifications to suit all fitness levels
