Ryan Savard
Head Coach & Co-Owner
Master's in kinesiology and biomechanics from UT Austin. CrossFit L1 and Olympic Lifting certified. Found CrossFit in 2008 and never left.


The only CrossFit affiliate in the area surrounding White Rock Lake
No experience required. Every class has a beginner-friendly version.
Constantly Varied. Functional. Community.
CrossFit is constant functional movement performed at high intensity — plus a communal environment. That combination is how our members get fit and stay fit.
We are the only affiliated CrossFit gym in the immediate area surrounding White Rock Lake. Our coaches lead every class, every workout is scalable to your ability, and the community shows up for each other. Beginners train right alongside experienced athletes — and nobody trains alone.
“Everyone becomes friends, and everyone pushes each other and they don't look down on you. Everyone looks at you equal.”— Joe, EDCF member
How to Get Started
The Real Difference
Every class is coached. Every workout is scaled to the individual. Beginners and longtime athletes train together, push each other, and become friends. That's the part people don't expect — and the part that keeps them here for years.






“This is a great CrossFit gym. Everything is really well run and organized. Super supportive and friendly community.”
What We Coach
Five ways to train at EDCF — all coach-led, all scalable, all built around real movement.
Coach-led classes morning, midday and evening. Strength, conditioning, and the best hour of your day — with a Fitness track built for every level.
Explore Classes
All the intensity, half the time. A fast, effective circuit workout built for busy schedules — a perfect first step into CrossFit.
Try SWEAT
Strength, movement and confidence for young athletes — coached properly, progressed safely, built to make them better at everything they play.
Build Better Athletes
One-on-one coaching built entirely around you — your goals, your schedule, your pace. Ideal for returning from injury or starting from zero.
Book a Coach
Real food, real plans, real accountability. Fuel your training and your life with coaching that fits how you actually eat.
Fuel UpNo Experience Required
You don't need to get in shape first. You don't need experience. Every workout scales to your ability, coaches teach you proper movement, and you train alongside experienced athletes without ever feeling out of place.
Start with an optional phone consult — no sales pitch, just answers. Tell us where you are and what you want.
Start the Conversation 02Jump in with the 7-day trial or a free Saturday 10 AM intro class. Your trial begins with your first class.
Claim 7 Days for $7 03Join regular classes on the beginner-friendly Fitness program. Want extra attention? Add the Private Prep Course — two one-on-one sessions with the head trainer.
See the Path“The instructors here are taking the time to help me learn. I look forward to EDCF.”
Limited-Time Intro Offer
Come see what East Dallas CrossFit is all about. Unlimited classes for seven full days — your trial starts with your first class, and you can begin within 30 days of purchase. Every workout scaled to you.
“EDCF is the best. The community is top notch, and the coaching is flexible and supportive.”
Class Times
Classes run early morning through evening Monday–Friday, plus weekend times. Jump into regular class times whenever they fit your life — every session is coached, and beginners follow the Fitness program alongside Performance.
A Look Inside the Gym
STRENGTH
Every 2 minutes for 3 sets — 3-position clean and jerk, moderate and crisp.
5 sets — 2 clean pulls + 2 front squats.
CONDITIONING
5 rounds for time:
10 deadlifts · 14 wall balls · 60 single-unders
Load and volume scaled so the round stays under 3 minutes.
Scale every movement to keep quality and intensity. Coaches set it up with you in every class.
STRENGTH
Every 2 minutes for 3 sets — 3-position clean and jerk, building to a heavy triple.
5 sets — 2 clean pulls + 2 front squats, moderate to heavy.
CONDITIONING
5 rounds for time:
10 deadlifts (225/155 lb) · 14 wall balls (20/14 lb) · 35 double-unders
Score = total time. Unbroken deadlifts early, smart breaks late.
Sample training day. Members see the live daily workout in every class and on the EDCF members app.
Coach-Led. Always.
Every class at EDCF has a certified coach watching your movement, setting your scaling, and pushing you one notch past comfortable.
Head Coach & Co-Owner
Master's in kinesiology and biomechanics from UT Austin. CrossFit L1 and Olympic Lifting certified. Found CrossFit in 2008 and never left.
Coach
Former music teacher turned coach. CrossFit L1. Coaches by his motto: Mechanics – Consistency – Intensity.
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CrossFit L1 since 2016. Leads logistics at Lockheed Martin by day — organized, precise, and steady under pressure.
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CrossFit L1 since 2019. Martial arts background, strict vegetarian, and proof that grit comes in every form.
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Simple, Honest Pricing
Full access — jump into regular class times, follow the beginner-friendly Fitness program if you're new, and use the gym like it's yours. Use code WELCOME30 for 30% off your first month.
Six months of committed training at our best monthly rate. Perfect for building the habit.
See Current Rates MOST POPULARBest value per month for members all in on their training — and their community.
See Current RatesFull membership with zero long-term lock-in. Flexibility first.
See Current RatesUnlimited classes for a week. Trial begins with your first class.
Start the TrialTwo one-on-one sessions with the head trainer, plus 3+ weeks of regular classes included.
Add the Prep Course“East Dallas CrossFit is the best for all ages!! I've been going for 10 years.”
Visiting the White Rock Lake area? Drop in for a class and train with us. Experienced CrossFitters welcome — just pick a class time and come sweat.
Talk to a Coach
No sales pitch. Tell us where you're starting from and we'll tell you honestly how EDCF fits — or how to start.