CrossFit Costa Mesa

I am so happy to say I finally found a Crossfit box in my area to call home. I have been working out at Crossfit Costa Mesa since the end of 2015.
The WODs are fun and diverse, with lots of Olympic weightlifting just like I love. The spacious gym and equipment are better than I have ever seen at any box. There is filtered water, showers, and an ice machine (and ice baths!). During televised competitions for Crossfit and Olympic lifting, they set up a TV for members to hang out and watch. Other box’s coaches and members always come to CFCM to train on special holiday WODs (like Memorial Day or New Years) and to complete their Open WODs. It is truly a special place.
The coaches are fantastic and most actively compete, which is a big motivater for me when you see their dedication to the sport. My favs are Aaron and Chelsie, as I always learn something new every time they teach a class. I am super grateful to coaches Max, Lindsey, and Gillian for making me feel welcome and part of CFCM. Additionally, what really impresses me are the female coaches who also have kids and safely train during their pregnancies. They are pretty awesome in my book.
Getting back into Crossfit was definitely challenging for me while trying to finish up grad school and raising my daughter. The great thing about CFCM is that there is a huge, wonderful community to support you. I have lots of workout buddies which makes it so enjoyable, so I try to come as much as I can. If you are in the area, I do recommend dropping in.

I’ve been going to CFCM for a little over a year now, but I’ve been training in Crossfit for almost three years now. CFCM is by far the best box that I have found. I’ve visited or been a member of about 10 different boxes, and what makes the difference at CFCM is the coaching and the programing. Aaron, Gillian, Max and the rest of the coaching staff are really knowledgable, warm, and also help push you. The programming is challenging, always encouraging us to try something new. That being said, the coaches are quick to encourage scaling options.
Overall a great place. Love the community and the training. I have a full gym at home, but can’t pull myself away from the enjoyment of a CFCM session.
Thanks guys!

Clean facility, equipment, ice baths, lounge. Great box!

Crossfit Costa Mesa is a high end facility with great coaches. Coaches that focus on movement and form over weight and aggression.

Looks awesome, sure wish I could afford it… :(

Looks like a nice place to try.

My husband and I were in town for a conference and decided to stop by to get our WOD in. Trainer Taylor was very welcoming and showed us around before starting the workout. They are well-​equipped and the other members we worked out with were very nice as well. Great experience and we will definitely be back next time we are in town. Love the Crossfit community!

Wonderful gym from the workouts to the staff to the location. I really loved this gym and think that anyone who has the ability to make this their Crossfit home should do so.
Workouts: always different and target different areas of your body. There are days when we focus more on building up strength and days when we focus on agility and cardio. Its a nice surprise everyday when you get to class.
Coaches: super knowledgeable, nice, approachable, and helpful. I was at insane beginner status when I was at the gym but everyday the coaches took their time to really help me and give me one-​on-​one coaching. I always felt like they were truly invested in helping me get a good workout and they wanted to see me get better. I cannot emphasize how great the coaches at this gym are.
Facility: very spacious. Ive visited about 5 other crossfit gyms and this one has the most space and the most equipment. Good on parking also!

Clearly the best coaching and most well equipped CrossFit gym that I have ever been to. Well run, clean, friendly people and a massive amount of space in which to train.
The also have ice baths, showers, lockers, and a private parking lot.

Thanks to CrossFit Costa Mesa for allowing me to join classes this week while I am in from out of town! The staff are all super friendly and accommodating and I didn’t feel like the «odd man out» as the other class members were nice too!

large clean gym did FGB here last year. Friendly staff

I met Coach Aaron, Lindsay, and other members from CFCM after completing a Goruck Challenge (GRC) in December of 2012. During the physical evolutions of the GRC, the members from CFCM performed and excelled beyond the majority of the rest of groups capabilities. I was curious what they did to prepare and they invited me out to their gym.
I was blown away by CFCM’s large facility with amazing features of bathrooms, showers, ice bath tubs, a day care area, and contiuously expanding and improving from within.
CFCM’s best asset is their knowlegable, experienced, and accomodating staff.
They are very focused on form, technique, and consistency versus over lifting and having you just go though the work out. From time to time, you can catch the owner, and the rest of staff working out along with you!

The facility is absolutely beautiful. The equipment is new, the ice baths work, the showers are clean, and most importantly, it is HUGE. So there’s no need to worry about getting slapped in the face with a kettlebell.
More important than the stuff are the coaches/​staff. Alec Hanson has harvested a wonderful community of like-​minded people working to better their own lives as well as the lives of others. Newcomers, whether completely new to CrossFit or visiting from out of town, are totally welcomed. The coaches are all athletes themselves, most of which have competed at a top level, so they know the process and want to help.
You absolutely do NOT have to be an elite athlete to go here. There is lots of attention and help for those who need it (without judgement or ridicule like at some other gyms in the area). By far the best possible place to be if you’re looking to get in shape.

Step into this gym and you might feel intimidated at first with all the weights slamming down, but give it time and you will truly feel at home. I’ve worked out at another crossfit box and it did not even compare to the experience I had at CFCM. The coaches and staff all do their jobs with pride and you can really tell that they enjoy being there and want you to as well. This place is run like a top notch business. Any email I’ve ever sent to them has been answered promptly and any question I’ve had about hours, billing, merchandise, etc. has always been handled in the most helpful and professional way. They’re not trying to sell you anything or lure you in with any ridiculous coupon deals. They simply tell you what they’re offering and it’s either the place for you or it’s not. Take it or leave it.
The workouts of course are always a challenge and you always see all different ages and athletic abilities coming together to tackle each workout together. There is a real sense of community and family here. Each coach always gives me such good instruction, helps me correct my form, and even try to get to know the members. They’ve got some really great amenities that most other gyms would kill to have: showers in all the bathrooms, ice baths, hot tubs, a kids play area for those busy parents who still want to come in and workout, and tons and tons of equipment!
The only con for this place would be that it’s so popular, so sometimes the classes can get quite large. But the coaches never have any trouble handling such a large class and working out the logistics of it. I always feel comfortable bringing up any issues or concerns or injuries I may have during a workout and the coaches always give me good tips or advice on how I can scale it to make sure everything is done safely.
Anybody looking to get started in crossfit, look no further. This definitely is one of the best places to be!

One of the things I feel sets CFCM apart is it’s onboarding program (a 2 week «intro» period that is required before you can start attending open sessions). The onboarding program focuses on the CrossFit philosophy, ensures you are using proper form, and teaches you the basics of the movements used every day. Makes sense. When I started CrossFit toward the end of last year, I thought this was a pretty standard deal. I’ve had a few friends join other CrossFit gyms lately, and when they explained to me their onboarding program, I felt fortunate to have gone through onboarding at CFCM, where the program is more extensive.
The community and coaches at CFCM are great. Nothing but support, encouragement and solidarity, which keeps me motivated and excited to go every day. I really get the feeling that our coaches care about our progress and our success.
This is not just a gym for me. It’s not just working out. There are of course physical benefits, but it’s a continuous process of bettering myself and reaching new levels of mental toughness and confidence. I could not be happier to be making this journey at CFCM.

Best CrossFit/​gym in Orange County!
I moved back to Costa Mesa and I was looking for a gym that could help me achieve my goal of losing weight and with that lower my blood pressure, improve my stamina, and help me with my back issues. I did my research and this was the place!
Pros:
— Coaches who want you to be better, focus on quality rather than quantity, and keep you on track to reach your goals (I’ve lost 40 lbs in 5 months!)
— A gym like no other (shower facility, kids play area, top of the line equipment, ice baths)
— Best people (great staff and awesome members who want you to succeed)
— Plenty of classes to accommodate your schedule
— Did I mention coaches! (The BEST coaching, The BEST programming)
Cons:
— Did you read my Pros?! There are none!
Whether you want to shed some unwanted pounds, become a better athlete, relieve some stress, or just hang with great people while improving your fitness, THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE! You won’t be disappointed unless you are just lazy!

Pros:
— They have excellent coaches. They are nice, supportive, knowledgeable, and not over the top in energy.
— They emphasize proper form and have a comprehensive onbaording process so you can learn the stuff before taking on a full class.
— It’s a huge, beautiful facility and they have nice clean showers too.
— The have a real community feeling with lots of extra activities like hikes and potluck dinners (there is not a negative person in the whole place)
Cons:
–Its a bit pricy, but its nearly the same as every other box in the area.
–Pretty big class size a peak hours.
–I wish they had more time options on the weekends (I work sat/​sun so I cannot make the 9 or 11 am class options)
–Its addictive, be prepared to get hooked.

An amazing Crossfit Box!
From the very start, this box takes communication seriously. Emails are responded to rather promptly and professionally and there’s no bullshit circles and hoops to run through to find out information.
The coaches here are amazing and actually do pay attention to make sure you have the proper form. At some other crossfit gyms, the coaches just rally you on regardless of whether you are doing the movement correctly or not, just as long as you keep stacking on weight, which of course can lead to injury.
CFCM is a bit different, they emphasize proper form and correct movements, and the coaches aren’t afraid to stop you from doing the movement if you don’t get it right (including demoting you to the dreaded PVC pipe!)
What makes the gym so great though is the community it has built. They cheer you on and push you to do the best that you can do. The movements are scaled to your personal level, so the only person you have to compete with is yourself (unless you want to make that leaderboard they have posted!)

GREAT CF BOX.
I had to attend a conference at a local hotel. I called & emailed the day before to see if I could drop-​in. CFCM was very accomodating and professional to an out-​of-​town CFitter.
The facilities are great. There is much wide open space and there are plenty of weights. The coaches (Lindsay and Aaron) were both attentive, knowledgeable and VERY friendly.
If you are looking to join a crossfit box in Costa Mesa (or just dropping-​in) I would highly recommend these guys!

Dropped two of my other gym memberships for this place. Even though its much more expensive than any other gym I have been to, it is well worth the price.
If you are looking to get in shape of your life, pick up crossfit. If you are looking for the nicest crossfit gym in the area, then go to CrossFit Costa Mesa