Conveniently located in Downtown Sarasota

  • Location

    423 N Lemon Ave
    Sarasota, FL 34236

At Seaward CrossFit we believe health and fitness is a tool to help us reach our peak self expression. The rigors of life lead us into some treacherous waters and without a guiding light we are bound to feel overwhelmed. That’s where our high energy expert coaches come in. It is our duty to help you reach a higher quality of life through using hard work and discipline to create a happy, confident, and physically capable individual who is ready to take on whatever challenges the seas ahead might bring.

    Ben Gallaher

    Ben Gallaher

    Owner/Coach

    CrossFit Level-2 Trainer

    I started coaching CrossFit in 2016 but developed my teaching/coaching philosophy during my many years of elementary school teaching and martial arts instruction. I am fascinated with the technical side of movement and share my own understand with athletes in a way that makes sense to them. Being able to use an individual athlete’s current understanding and relating that to improving or learning new concepts is the key. Build upon what they already know really helps the process.

    Olivia Hardwick

    Olivia Hardwick

    Owner/CrossFit & Nutrition Coach

    CrossFit Level-2 Trainer
    HSN Nutrition Coach

    Olivia has had an interest in movement all her life. This has serviced as a body conditioner, athletic practice, and a mental health cleanser. It was only until an injury that kept her from pursuing those essential movement needs, that it opened her to a world of helping others in the same dire situations. Now, functional and pain free movement for all is the focus.

    Her movement repertoire ranges from dance, competition cheerleading, to dabbling in group fitness and yoga. In 2013, her yoga path began to mature as she apprenticed teaching Ashtanga in New Zealand which brought a wealth of learning in the way of observation, mindfulness practice, and the concept of moving with the breath. In 2018 she earned a Mental Health First Aid certificate to supplement her understanding of mindfulness and awareness around this space.

    This path continued as she began teaching yoga to CrossFit athletes and learned a new love of strength training, bringing balance to her flexibility practice. This in turn led to her acquiring her CrossFit Level I.

    At the end of 2019 Olivia and her family moved back to Florida where she began pursuing a career path as a CrossFit Coach and a personal trainer in functional movement.

    When she’s not exercising, Olivia enjoys learning, drinking a strong cup of coffee, nature walks and playing at the beach with her son.

    Will Luera

    Will Luera

    Coach

    CrossFit Level-1 Trainer

    Nicole Abbott

    Nicole Abbott

    Coach

    CrossFit Level-2 Trainer

    Jennifer Jackson

    Jennifer Jackson

    Coach

    CrossFit Level-1 Trainer

    Darrell West

    Darrell West

    Coach

    CrossFit Level-1 Trainer

    Dustin Dobbs

    Dustin Dobbs

    Coach

    CrossFit Level-2 Trainer

    This Week’s Schedule

    Please reserve for class prior to the times below. Classes with no reservations are automatically cancelled.

    5am & 6am classes: Reserve before 9pm the night before

    Other classes: Reserve at least 2 hours before

    Open Gym: Available during regular class times. Book separately via our sales portal.

    Federal Holiday Schedule Changes

    On the days listed below, we will have a reduced schedule or closed for the day. Changes will be posted on the website home page.

    • New Year’s Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Thanksgiving Day
    • Christmas Day