Code 3 Athletics

Great environment, the trainers are very knowledgable and experienced. The trainers work with your life individual needs and everyone is extremely friendly and supportive towards fitness goals. Not a day at the beach by any means, you will get worked. So come ready, motivated and dedicated.

I’ve been coming to Code 3 when they were a teeny tiny gym off Hawthorne in Torrance, so in coming to their newest facility in Gardena that houses literally all the equipment you would need to do CrossFit, powerlifting, and Olympic weightlifting, I’m so happy to have seen them grow into the gym that they’ve become. Having been here so many times, Code 3 is my gym away from my regular gym, and I’ve gotten great feedback from their Olympic lifting coaches, as well as some killer CrossFit workouts. Dan and Marc have done a great job with creating a fun environment that is incredibly refreshing for someone who drops in on a regular basis from SF!

Hands down the best gym in Torrance. If you want to get serious about your training, whether it’s Crossfit, Olympic Weightlifting, or Powerlifting, this is the place to be! I’ve gained lifelong friends here. I’ve also taken my training to a whole new level! Come on by!

I moved back to LA and was searching for a CrossFit gym as great as the one I started at in Arizona. My search ended when I walked into Code 3. Everyone was welcoming and helpful. Their programming mimiced the intensity and large amount of weightlifting that I thrive for. The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and care about quality over quantity. You won’t be disappointed with Code 3!

If I had to pick one local box/​gym to support and work out at, it’d have to be Code 3. Only if I had more time to commit myself to a regular workout. Not only is their brand and culture crystal clear and something contagious that you want to be a part of (hard to stand out in the sea of CrossFit boxes/​gyms), but their coaches are super knowledgeable and sweet, who also manages to kick your butt to make sure you get a killer WOD in topped with have one of the cleanest, camera-​ready facility!
They’re bit tucked in, as many CrossFit boxes are and you would have no idea how clean and nice their facility is by driving there. Bit of a hike for me but worth the drive.
Only if they were a little closer and had shower facilities…

I have been attending classes at Code 3 for about 3 years as a result of a referral from a former student. When I started I was in poor shape, back problems as well as knee problems. The coaches at Code 3 encouraged me to start slow and never prescribed a workout that was too much. They never pressured me to lift heavy nor did they ever make me guilty for coming only 1 or 2 times a week. In fact it was just the opposite, they encouraged me to have good form vs. lifting heavy. As a result I have seen good gains and NO INJURIES!
Now I feel stronger, lift heavier, my back is healthy and I can run without too much pain (although I still hate running). They use a variety of techniques and exercises so it is never boring and provide several opportunities to test yourself either by having you set your own goals or competing at your level in local competitions.
There are several coaches, all motivating in their own way, a variety of times that you can attend a class and numerous opportunities for specialty work (Olympic Lifting, Power Lifting) as well as classes for everything from mobility (stretching) to nutrition.
The clientele also varies from older folks to young kids and the fitness spectrum stretches from super fit athletes to slightly overweight people like myself.
I greatly appreciate the training and instruction I have received from the coaches here, if I didn’t like it, I would have left long ago. This is a well run operation!

This place is simply THE place to go in the South Bay or LA area if you are interested in raising your level of fitness and getting in the best shape of your life. I have been coming here for the past 5 months and the experience is everything I could ask for.
1. Facilities & Equipment: clean and spacious workout environment. Equipped with plenty of weights, barbells, kettle bells, you name it they got it! There’s always enough equipment for the crossfit classes despite how busy or well attended that hour may be.
2. Programming: Whether you are a «noob» like me or a seasoned crossfit competitor, there is a training program or class for you. Their crossfit classes are offered as early as 6am to as late as 7pm… so basically you have no excuse for finding a time that works for you!
But wait… there’s more!
Aside from crossfit, they truly shine with their other fitness programs such as their weight lifting (barbell club), their competition training, or their powerlifting training. There really is something for everyone!
3. Coaches: The coaches and people at Code 3 is what you could say is the «secret sauce». The first time I stepped foot inside and met Coaches (and Co-​owners) Daniel Wu and Marc Sobremesana I knew this was the place for me. They have a passion for fitness and helping you get better and reach whatever goals you set for yourself. You can see how much they care about your development and progress. I think what also makes this place special is that all of the coaches are so knowledgeable and they know how to instruct to help you execute the movements properly.
4. People: the fun atmosphere and family environment sure makes it easy to want to come back over and over again. It’s great to see people of all different age groups and levels of fitness. Everyone is so supportive and cheer you on to help you get through that tough WOD or heavy lift.
5. Price: so this is where you have to understand that places like this are different than those corporate gyms (e.g. LA Fitness). It may feel like it costs more but you are getting so much more with this place: Better access to equipment, excellent training, and coaching by real experts. When you see the results, you will understand that it was worth every penny!
Visit their website and go try out the place. It will be the best decision you make this year!

World class CrossFit box from start to finish. Excellent coaching, facilities, and people. Holds athletes to high standards and welcomes newcomers.

This place rocks. I had to work in the area for the week and couldn’t make it to my normal box. Daniel, everybody who works at Code 3, as well as every single client there made me feel more welcome than where I usually workout. It’s exactly what Crossfit is all about.
Nice facility, good equipment, but again, the best thing about this place is the atmosphere. I can’t say enough good things.
Also, the coaches are extremely motivating and encouraging. I managed to push past what I ever thought was possible and added 25 pounds to my front squat my very first visit. Can’t wait to go visit again.

Awesome and amazing gym! Extremely friendly, family-​like environment. I’ve been a member since February, and I have never felt stronger, and I have been lifting for over 10 years. The owners (Marc and Dan) are immensely knowledgeable, experienced, and all around great coaches! Whether you are a novice/​beginner lifter or are an advanced lifter, Code 3 will get you the results you want; and they’ll never stop pushing and motivating you. If there is one gym you are considering joining, join Code 3 Athletics!

So this month marks my 1^st year at Code 3 Athletics (Crossfit Code 3). This place has changed my life, since I have been out of the active military like most former soldiers I let myself go, after 5 years of being a lazy fat body and at the urging of my brother I tried crossfit. I arbitrarily picked Code 3 because my cousin trained here and I liked what I saw with my free week trial. I am so lucky that this is where I ended up, this has been my healthiest year since I got out and I have seen and spoken to other crossfiters and crossfit «boxes» I definitely got the good one.
I am a member of the Barbell Club which is an Olympic lifting program offered here, and I have also competed which is not something I saw myself doing a year ago. The coaching here is top notch and I have come a long way and have so much more to go to get where I want, but this is the place that started that.
The coaches here don’t just make a wod and tell you your time when you’re done, they actually coach you. This place doesn’t have showers or any fancy amenities this place has coaches that teach you and correct you. They are not there to make you feel like a rockstar they are there to keep you safe while you train and to make you better than you were yesterday. Those 5 unhealthy years of my life I had a gym membership and I went to a gym and got nowhere, I lacked coaching and direction.
I highly recommend this place when talking to my friends about crossfit I don’t say you should try crossfit I specifically tell them they should come here because I know this place has top notch coaching and all the equipment you need.
TL;DR
1) I tried it and have had a good fitness year.
2) They have an Olympic Lifting Program, fantastic.
3) Coaching staff is professional and effective.
4) Want to try crossfit? or Olympic Lifting This is the place. Not a generic facility, real deal.

Started CrossFit CODE 3 over 1yr and half ago I was 260 lbs and my back had went out on me three months before I started. After 1 yr I had lost 70 lbs and have kept it off .
But during that journey I found so much more here at CODE 3 with OWNERS like Daniel WU and Marc Sobremesana and great coaching staff that give there members all a place to come and grow and develop there skills and proper technique within the Crossfit components being what they are between OLY Lifting and GYMNASTICS and WODS the Programming works for the beginner to the the advance Crossfit athlete .
The best part of this BOX is the community that has become part of my family. ALL coming from different walks of life and all striving to push each other to be better and motivate one another, but also love to LAUGH together and have FUN with one another .
In just one session here u will see why this is the Premier facility in the South Bay and LA area !!!

I started my Crossfit journey at Crossfit Code 3 about 10 months ago and I can’t see myself crossfitting anywhere else. Coaches Marc and Dan are definitely leaders by example. They excel in all aspects of Crossfit. From mobility, to programming WODs, to Olympic Weightlifting, they are top notch and by far the BEST at what they do!
Our community at Code 3 is close knit. Everyone has made this box their second home/​family. To top everything off, the new location is HUGE! All the space you need to train safely and comfortably. All I can say is drop by the box just one time and you’ll see why Code 3 is by far the most amazing place in South Bay!

Back problems yes… before I joined. Gone for good thanks to these coaches who supervise your every movement during warm-​ups and WOD’s. Now all I cry about is when I need to use the stairs to my apartment cause if squats were easy it’d be named your ex-​girlfriend.
Keep up the good work guys.

Code 3 is definitely what I needed, I’ve always lifted weights, but never with a purpose. I have always been pretty big, but not necessarily in shape. Crossfitting at code 3 has helped me to work on not just getting stronger, but focusing on basics like mobility, conditioning, balance, and athleticism.
I know most Crossfit gyms focus on a more cardiovascular type programming, but at Code 3 we lift heavy as well. And our coaches focus on proper Oly techniques in order to maximize lift potential and efficiency.
Last the culture of the box is very much like family. A competitive team of people striving to not just be in shape, but to be their best. From Police officers, teachers, students, business professionals, moms and dads, this box is full if real people who fight to be better than they were yesterday, everyday.

What can I say? Crossfit Code 3 is AMAZING. I initially wanted to begin here when I started my crossfit journey almost a year ago but was hesitant as there was another crossfit box five minutes away from my place. I eventually took the plunge and found myself at Code 3 and couldn’t be more ecstatic.
For starters the coaches are incredible at what they do and the passion they put into their work oozes in the ambience and really seperates them from the rest. They do a fantastic job of making you feel welcomed and like you are part of something special.
The community is diverse, welcoming and really makes you feel comfortable and at home. I have only been here a month and Ive already made a ton of friends who motivate me and push me everyday.
The new location is HUGE and has a ton of great equipment to get you in the best shape of your life. I love it here and am really looking forward to my progress!
I would recommend Crossfit Code 3 to anyone willing to put in the time and effort to reach their goals, whether you are a beginner or experienced athlete. You don’t have to do it alone and why settle for anything but the absolute best?