Hellbender Fitness is a functional fitness training gym in Boone, North Carolina. Originally founded as a CrossFit gym with a focus on Olympic weightlifting, it has evolved to offer programming designed to improve overall health, strength, mobility, and everyday performance. The gym emphasizes coaching, community, nutrition, and effort, and offers three types of classes so members can tailor workouts to their goals. Hellbender Fitness describes itself as member-owned and member-guided, with a focus on creating an encouraging environment for both newcomers and experienced athletes.