Family-owned CrossFit in Hanover, MD · since 2017
Strong for
the long run.
Coached classes for real people. Every workout scaled to where you are today, in a gym that knows your name.
4.9 on Google from 121 reviewsNew to CrossFit
Start with a free class.
A coach meets you at the door, scales everything to you, and stays with you the whole hour. Then Foundations teaches the movements properly before you join regular classes.
Book a free trialExperienced or visiting
Drop in and train.
Already train CrossFit and near Hanover, BWI, or Fort Meade? Grab a class with us. Drop-ins are $20, coach included.
See drop-in detailsWhy Grounded
More than a room with barbells.
The membership covers the things a big-box gym charges extra for, or does not have at all.
24/7 member access
Key-code entry, every day of the year. Train at 5 am before work or 10 pm after the kids are down.
Sauna
Unlimited sessions for members. Recovery is part of the program, not an upsell.
Kids room
A dedicated room with a viewing window, so you can train while they play where you can see them.
Outdoor training area
Sled pushes, running, and open-air work when the weather is good, plus a hoop for the competitive ones.
HYROX classes
Thursdays 5:30 pm and Saturdays 10 am. Endurance-based functional training, no barbell, no gymnastics. Race prep or just a bigger engine.
Showers and lockers
Private showers and locker rooms, so a 6 am class fits before the office.
Foundations course
Every other Saturday. Learn the movements properly before you ever step into a class.
The community
Stay humble.
Stay grounded.
It is painted on the wall because it is how the place runs. Nobody here is impressed by your numbers and everybody is glad you showed up. Partner workouts, Friday night Open heats, cookouts in the lot. You will know names by the second week.
Meet the people
From Google
What people say after a class.
The owners Patrick and Natalie are incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely invested in every member's progress! The coaching is top-notch and the atmosphere feels like one big supportive family. Everyone is so welcoming, motivating, and energetic! Recommend 1000%!
In town for a drop in, this place is legit! Owners are super nice! The community is solid. ... I'm literally a random drop in and they took the time to make me feel like someone from their tribe. 5 stars!!!
Great trainers and great people always helping improve and push each other.
Owners
Natalie and Patrick Reid
Grounded opened in 2017 because Natalie and Patrick wanted a gym where community came first and nobody felt like they were in the way.
Patrick has more than 13 years in CrossFit and brings the love of competition and teamwork. Natalie came from dance and running and cares most about moving well for a long life. She still competes.
Between them you get a gym that takes training seriously and takes itself lightly.
Meet all eight coaches
How it works
Three steps, no pressure.
- 1
Book a free trial
Pick a class time that works. It takes a minute and there is nothing to bring but water.
- 2
Meet a coach
A coach walks you through the workout, scales it to you, and stays with you the whole hour.
- 3
Find your rhythm
Most people start with two or three classes a week. We help you pick a membership that fits.
Where we are
Minutes from Arundel Mills, BWI, and Fort Meade.
A short drive from most of Anne Arundel and Howard County. Parking is out front and the Grounded entrance is at the end of the building. If you get turned around, call or text and we will walk out and get you.
7476 New Ridge Rd, Suite F, Hanover, MD 21076Members drive in from
- Hanover
- Odenton
- Severn
- Elkridge
- Jessup
- Linthicum
- Glen Burnie
- Columbia
Still not sure?
Questions people ask before their first class.
Why Grounded instead of a regular gym?
A regular gym gives you equipment. We give you a coach, a plan, and a room full of people who notice when you are not there. Every class is led, every workout is scaled to you, and the extras (24/7 access, sauna, kids room, showers) come with the membership.
I have never done CrossFit. Is that a problem?
No. Most of our members had never done it either. Your first class is free, a coach stays with you the whole time, and our Foundations course runs every other Saturday to teach the movements properly before you join regular classes.
Can you help me lose weight?
Yes. Consistent, coached training plus a community that keeps you showing up is what actually works. We focus on sustainable results and movement you can keep doing for decades, not a crash program.
What are the classes like?
An hour, coach-led, small group. A warm-up, a strength or skill piece, and a conditioning workout that changes every day. Weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics movements, all scaled to where you are today.
Do you offer personal training?
Yes, one-on-one with owner Natalie Reid. It is the right fit if you want focused attention, are working around an injury, or want to master a specific movement faster.
Do you offer HYROX training?
Yes. Coached HYROX classes run Thursdays at 5:30 pm and Saturdays at 10:00 am: endurance-based functional training built for the HYROX race format. No barbell, no gymnastics, scaled to you. Book one as your free first class if that is the format you want to try.
Where do I park and which door do I use?
We are at 7476 New Ridge Road, Suite F, at the end of the building. Use the Grounded entrance at the end of the building. If you get turned around, call or text us and we will walk out and get you.