The Box Functional Training in Dalton, Georgia carries a 4.9 from 22 ratings, and the reviews reveal its real name and format: this is a CrossFit box run by an owner the members call Josh. One September 2019 reviewer signed off, "thank you CrossFit Discernment!" So if you find two names attached to this address, that's why.
What members actually describe
The strongest review here is also the most personal. In September 2019, a member wrote, "I have struggled with anxiety and depression for a long time and it can become crippling," and credited the gym with helping them avoid "unhealthy habits," praising owner Joshua and a group of trainers and members who "will encourage eachother every step of the way so you never give up even when you think you dont have another rep in you." The same review stressed a safety habit: "They stress the importance of not getting hurt so they make sure EVERYONE is safe and maintaining proper form at all times regardless of how long it will take."
That form-first theme repeats. A February 2025 member returning after years away wrote, "I tried personal training with Josh. He worked me through my fear of injury... The attention to detail in every exercise, making sure the correct muscle was engaging is exactly what my body needed." When two reviewers years apart both single out injury caution, that's a pattern, not a fluke.
What that 4.9 measures
Twenty-two ratings is a small pool. Run the numbers: a single one-star review would pull this from 4.9 toward the mid-4.7 range, so the near-perfect average is fragile by design. Every written review in the record is five stars, which tells you the people who post here love it - and says nothing about anyone who tried it and quietly left. A January 2019 visitor who "drop[s] into a lot of crossfit's all around the country" called this "one of my favorites," praising the coaching and environment. Drop-in praise from an experienced CrossFitter is a decent signal, since that reviewer has a wide basis for comparison.
Where it gets thin
Some reviews here do the opposite of informing you. A September 2024 entry reads in full, "The best!! Definitely recommend this place. Come check it out. You won't be disappointed." That's enthusiasm with no detail - no class structure, no pricing, no schedule. Compare it to the two long reviews above and you see the difference between a review that helps you decide and one that just cheers.
What's missing
No review lists a drop-in rate or membership price. There's no website or phone number in the record, so getting a trial class or class times means finding the gym's own channels. And the detailed reviews split between 2019 and 2024-2025, with a gap between - a shape that lines up with the pandemic years. I won't guess what happened in that window; I'll just note the middle of the record is quiet.
Who it's not for
If you want a big-box gym where you train alone and never touch a barbell, a coached CrossFit format is the wrong fit. If you want group functional training with heavy emphasis on form and a supportive room, this looks like a strong match.
FAQ
What kind of gym is The Box Functional Training?
It's a CrossFit-style functional training gym in Dalton, GA, also referred to in reviews as CrossFit Discernment, run by an owner members call Josh.
Is it beginner-friendly?
Reviews say yes. A returning member and a first-time CrossFitter both described coaches working them through fear of injury and modifying classes for beginners.
How reliable is the 4.9?
Treat it as encouraging but fragile. With only 22 ratings, one poor review would move it noticeably, and every written review is five stars.
Does it list prices or hours?
No. The record has no pricing, hours, phone, or website, so contact the gym directly for class times and rates.