CrossFit Anaheim

Dropped in this week from AZ, while here for a conference.
I appreciate Aaron’s expertise and technical advice. Great value, organized box, with welcoming regulars. I drop into crossfox boxes around the world and highly recommend Crossfit Anaheim for experienced, as well as beginners.

A friend of mine and I purchased a groupon to try out crossfit for the 1^st time in Jan 2016. We specifically chose this location due to the Unilocal rating and we were NOT disappointed. We had this common misconception that we might get injured from crossfit because of how intense it can be and that we might not get enough attention to perform the movements correctly. The coaches at CrossFit Anaheim were AMAZING and proved us wrong. Aaron really took the time to make sure our form was on point so we wouldn’t hurt ourselves and you can really tell he is passionate to see people grow stronger.
As newbies to crossfit we were also afraid the classes might be clique-​ish (veterans vs newbies) but this also not the case. Everyone was VERY helpful and the team vibe was very motivating. WARNING: Lots of High-​Fives and support will ensue during classes which can lead you to working out harder and pushing yourself to limits you’ve never experienced before. So, if that isn’t what you want, this spot might not be for you =)
Highly Recommended.
Frank

What is the difference between an ok get it done gym and an awesome gym??? I’m my opinion, the difference is simply the level of professional training and the people. Results don’t lie. I’ve been working out here for over a year and made significant gains in my overall health and fitness levels and have made some great friends along the way. The training is top notch. The results of my hard work and dedication is paying off. Best-​Shape-​Ever. Love Anaheim Crossfit !!!

6 am class was welcoming and so was the owner. We warmed up together went through all the movements as a class. Good coaching, programing looked thought out. I’d recommend this gym for both new and advanced members.

We recently moved to the area and needed to find a new home gym. We belonged to a bootcamp-​style gym at our previous home and were looking for something similar with group classes. We stumbled upon CrossFit Anaheim and immediately were hooked! We have never belonged to a box before or tried CrossFit, but with the great coaching here, we have made huge improvements in a short amount of time, and we feel right at home. We would recommend this box to anyone from beginners to advanced athletes. Aaron is very attentive and has awesome programming. In a short amount of time, I have seen tremendous strength gains and have lost body fat in the process.
We have not only found something that makes getting in shape fun, but we have made great friends here! The athletes here are like family. Everyone is very motivating, and no one is ever left behind.
Compared to other boxes I have visited, CrossFit Anaheim is very focused on olympic lifts and getting stronger and perfecting skills rather than just a bunch of random movements thrown together to fill up the time. Everything we do here has a purpose.

I started at Crossfit Anaheim 3 years ago and it’s still going strong. The structure of the classes and the people I continually see everyday makes this a great box. I’m 36 now and I’m in the best health of my life. I’d highly recommend this box to anyone from the Anaheim and anyone planning to drop in from Disneyland.

I love crossfit Anaheim great place to work out and get fit… awesome coaches. friendly and hard working people.

This is a review for their boot camp classes that they offer during the week.
I’ll have to admit that I was sort of skeptical since it was being held in a crossfit gym. The last time I tried crossfit, I almost died and didn’t know if I had the energy or the stamina for it. Luckily I threw caution to the wind and really wanted to break a sweat, so I booked a class and off I went. The drop in rate for boot camp is only $ 10, which is a reason enough to go. It’s significantly cheaper than a lot of other similar exercise classes in the area.
Aaron was our instructor and he was really patient and broke down what we were about to take on that night. Like crossfit, they do things in sets and you try to do as many repetitions as you can. On this particular day, weights, planks, jumping on boxes and a variety of pushups made up this 45-​minute class.
Halfway through the workout, I was sore, sweaty and ready to give up. He was really encouraging and kept us going. I’m not going to lie, I was pretty spent by the end of it, so I’m sure I looked super lazy when it was all said and done since I could hardly muster up the strength to do anything at normal speed during the last few reps.
I liked the format and I liked how you challenged yourself. I can’t wait to come back to build more stamina and strength!

I’ve been a member of this gym since late October and have been through both Evan & Aaron’s classes. I came in out of shape and was nervous to jump into the class with a bunch of experienced athletes; this is by far one of the most welcoming boxes regardless of experience.
Aaron has a background in Olympic lifting and nutrition which he shares with everyone. His primary focuses are on form, mobility, nutrition, and competitiveness. Come in, get your butt kicked & most importantly don’t give up.

I’ve been doing CrossFit for a while now, but about 6 months ago I lost interest and motivation. I will be moving closer to Anaheim soon and wanted to get back into my CrossFit routine, this box was the best choice for me. Coach Aaron had trained me before, and recently took over CrossFit Anaheim. He is a great coach and shows personal interest to each one of his clients. If you want to be motivated and encouraged to grow and get stronger get your butt to CrossFit Anaheim! Super friendly group of people too! It doesn’t matter what shape you’re in or if you’re a beginner or pro. everyone is welcomed.

This is my second stab at Crossfit and tough as it is, I’m really enjoying it. The early morning Crossfitters are super friendly and encouraging. Aaron, the owner/​trainer makes sure your form is good and concentrates a lot on strength training. Lots of squats. All round great fitness coaching. I’d recommend this place to anyone wanting to try Crossfit for the first time or trying to get back in shape again.

Dropped into CrossFit Anaheim once, their facility was conveniently close to where i was living at the time. Great location and gym for anyone to try that is living in the anaheim area. The coaches are very nice and welcoming, I will defiantly be referring my girlfriends that live near there;););)

Great place. Great environment with lots of support from your peers and instructor. Bigger box not always means you have the attention you need to correct your mistakes and CFA is perfect because Evan Samuel (owner) pays attention to your every move and helps you correct mistakes that later down the road becomes bad habits. Please join us!

This month marks my 1 year anniversary with the lunch crew Boot Camp class! I’ve tried different gyms and workouts, but nothing beats this class… I can count on Evan to push me daily to be better. He really takes the time to teach us the right form and pushes us to try new things.
This gym is well equipped for all the workouts and amount of people who attend the classes. Not only is the gym near work and a lunch workout is offered, but I also get to workout with my coworkers. We look forward to pushing each other every workout!
I even joined a 60-​day Paleo Challenge and won!

My turn! My boyfriend and I recently joined this gym. He is attending the Crossfit classes and I am doing Boot Camp. The staff has been extremely inviting/​friendly and very encouraging! I had a baby only 5 months ago so I knew that this would be a challenge for me and it has but in a great way.
The facility itself is absolutely nothing like your average gym, it’s a smaller group of people who are all on different levels of strength and fitness levels. Everyone encourages each other. I attend boot camp 4 times per week and have learned enough workout routines that I can now do myself at home on the weekends. I love coming to class and have had great results in my body! I highly recommend Anaheim Crossfit. Evan and Christine are amazing trainers!

I am overdue on my reviews, especially on this gym.
Here goes. This isn’t just your typical crossfit gym, it’s an environment of awesome people, fantastic trainers, all of which are extremely accommodating and motivating. They became a family of sorts and assisted me with my physical limitations that kept me from pursuing my career. They helped me work through my limitations, my crutches, and broke every PR!
The owners/​trainers Evan & Kristy are awesome about working with everyone and their fitness levels. They push people to be better but not so much that causes injury. They are nazi’s about form which helped prevent a few injuries (thank you!). They are very affordable and continue to expand their gym.
I came in an out of shape crossfit novice, I left in better shape than I had ever been with new lifetime friends. They altered my view of diet and I became hooked on paleo and their fantastic blog with yummy recipes. My only reget is my new career took me away from this gym.
Love this place and will continue to visit every chance I get!

Great facility, great coaching, great community.
That’s all you need for a great crossfit experience; like what you’ll get over at Crossfit Anaheim. Granted, their box isn’t the largest that I’ve been to, but they have all the necessary equipment to get your WOD in and its all quality gear. With the explosion of crossfit gyms going on, it’s hard to find a place with coaches that actually have a clue about programming and movements. Rest assured, Evan has been in the game for a while and knows what he’s doing.
When I talk about crossfit, the word community always comes to mind. Without the community, crossfit would just be another dying fad exercise program. The folks over at CFA are great and have always made me feel like welcomed the times that I’ve dropped in. If you’re new to crossfit, this is something you’ll just have to experience first hand.
As a coach from another box, I can give CrossFit Anaheim my honest recommendation. Check em out!

Awesome gym, clean, new equipment and great atmosphere for people trying to get in shape!

Ok. So honestly, I’ve thought about writing a review for a long long time… but i almost didn’t want to, because I am a selfish youngest child and want to keep this place all to myself!
No, but in the spirit of good Unilocaling, I had to write this review (while the selfish brat in me really doesn’t want to…)
Seriously, I love this place. Evan is SUCH a great trainer – and of course he definitely has the crossfit skills to back it up. He’s there the most often, so let me go into what makes him such a great trainer.
First, he really knows and emphasizes the importance of form. (I really think this is so important– but some trainers don’t know how to reiterate it for new folks.) He takes the time to really teach you the moves and make sure you get the most correct form that you are able.
But most of all, Evan is NOT annoying. Wait. Let me explain.
Sometimes, there are these trainers who try to motivate me … but who I end up hating because they are so annoying and not motivating at all! It’s SUCH a fine line between being encouraging/​motivating/​pushing someone to do their best and being annoying and sometimes condescending.
Do you know what I mean? I mean they are trying their best but they just don’t know how to walk that fine line. It’s such a delicate balance, in my opinion. If I want to punch you in the face instead of pushing myself harder in my workout… then you don’t know how to walk that fine line.
Evan knows exactly how to push people to do their best. It’s crazy, but he knows, just KNOWS when you can do more than you think you can. And he’ll call you out on it if he thinks you are selling yourself short. (So important! I’ve had experience w/​trainers who did exactly the opposite — assumed that I was less able than I really was and who weren’t willing to take the time to find out where my level was – that really sucked). Also importantly, he knows how to modify something to exactly your level.
He is encouraging at just the right times and the way he pushes/​encourages you is really perfect. I have to say. It doesn’t sound like BS or lip service (and that’s a lot coming from me, because i can be very cynical and skeptical).
Even though we are in a group, just when I think he’s not going to notice if I slack off, he notices, and he doesn’t let me slack off and cheat myself out of a good workout.
And also, he really teaches you to push yourself. Obviously he can’t be there at every second to push you specifically to do your best– but I feel like I am learning to expect more from myself, by myself.
I think especially when you are doing something like crossfit, having someone with these skills is so so important. I feel motivated and the fact that he believes in your ability to do something that you didn’t think was possible is quite awesome.
Besides having Evan as a trainer … the second best thing about this gym are the people here. Such a diverse group, of all abilities/​ages/​etc… but I’ve never been in an environment so supportive and friendly and warm as this one.
I am not a very naturally social person, but the community here makes me feel so comfortable and welcome… and I only started in August !
Crossfit in general can sound really intimidating. I know I really was intimidated to start it – but now, it’s the best part of my day. You don’t know how much I look forward to it at the end of a workday! (And before? It was soooo difficult to drag myself to the gym… especially after a workday!)
I truly think that me choosing this specific crossfit gym has 99.9% to do with me feeling this way.

This is an awesome CrossFit gym!!! Not only will you learn the foundations of CrossFit, but youll be educated about living a healthy lifestyle, not to mention you’ll meet fantastic new people!!!