CrossFit Almaden

San Jose, United States

5

15 reviews

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+1 408-837-3211
Website:
crossfitalmaden.com
Address:
1029 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA, 95123
Blossom Valley
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miOakridge
0.4 miAlmaden
0.8 miOhlone/Chynoweth
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CrossFit Almaden is a CrossFit gym providing training for everyone from beginner to specialist. With over 4000 sq feet of indoor gym space and a large outdoor space, there is ample room for our athletes. We proudly have CrossFit’s longest tenured coach, Jason Highbarger, as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Tiffany Leamer, coaching and leading our mobility programs. Membership includes any class at any time, and we provide a number of programs daily to fit any schedule. Just check our website for an updated list.

CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies, tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide. The CrossFit program delivers a fitness that is broad, general, and inclusive by design. Our specialty is not specializing. Combat, survival, many sports, and life reward this kind of fitness and, on average, punish the specialist.

History

Established in 2013.

In December of 2013 our gym opened it’s doors for our first workout. Since then we have worked every day to build and support our growing community of friends and family. We have kept our focus on Fitness, Health, Fun and Community. As our community has grown we have added equipment, classes, coaches and assistants in order to do everything we can to help our members achieve their fitness goals. We provide a place where people can come in from their busy day and spend time focused on themselves. We believe that by growing a fitness minded community we can have a lot of fun, get in great shape, and improve the quality of life for our community.

Meet the Business Owner

Jason H.

Business Owner

Jason has over 20 years experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, Performance-​Nutrition Consultant, and a legitimate 20 years of CrossFit experience. Having started with Coach Greg Glassman in the early 90′s, Jason was personally mentored by Greg «Coach» Glassman, the founder of CrossFit, and thus has a rather unique perspective of having intimately witnessed CrossFit’s evolution from the beginning, back before there ever was «cross​fit​.com», the «CrossFit Journal», a «CrossFit Certification», or a «CrossFit Affiliate». He is an «Original CrossFitter» who has spent a great deal of time studying and honing his craft an attending a multitude of seminars on mobility, weightlifting, gymnastics, nutrition

and related topics.

«My service and commitment to my clients is what fuels my existence. I love what I do. I am very driven to help improve the lives of my clients, not only in their sport/​profession and pursuit of athletic dominance, but in their lives as a whole.»

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15 reviews of CrossFit Almaden

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Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Dropped in when my gym was closed. Great gym, friendly, non-​competitive atmosphere with helpful, knowledgeable trainers.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Passed my one year mark last Feb. and my opinion of Crossfit Almaden remains the same. CFA got better since I started over a year ago. More equipment, daily FB post or blog posts and clinics that help with my form. :)
Highly recommended.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Last April 2014, I was moving to the South San Jose area and had been Crossfitting for a year with two other affiliates. I decided to go «shopping» and try out 3 gyms in the local area to see which one I would feel more comfortable in. I tried out the first 2 and I didn’t have that home feeling I was looking for. Before my visit to Crossfit Almaden, I was a little hesitant at first because it was a new affiliate in my area. I sent an email to the gym and Jason, the Head Coach as well as one of the Owners responded promptly to my emails and answered all my questions and concerns. Immediately Jason made me feel at home during my first class. At the time, I was leaving for training for 2 weeks for the military and Jason said come in and work out while your still in town and when you get back you can start your membership. I knew right away after stepping foot into my first class I wanted to be apart of this gym. The other two Crossfit gyms I belonged to before this, did not give me the proper coaching that Jason gives to all of his athletes. After a few classes I met Patrick, who is also just as awesome as Jason. Both of these Co-​Owners/​Coaches care about every one of their athletes and ensure that we know the movements and are using proper form to prevent injury as well as get in a great workout. Not only has my strength and body composition improved dramatically with the programming, but I always leave feeling like I accomplished something. The community has grown significantly since joining Crossfit Almaden and it is a awesome being able to walk in and know that you have friends to welcome you and will cheer you on and kick butt in the workout right along side of you. Crossfit isn’t just a global gym where you feel like you are in a hamster wheel and everyone has their headphones on being anti-​social. Crossfit is a community where we strive to make each other better and stronger. Come try your first class and you won’t regret it.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
It’s been one year since I joined Crossfit Almaden. I’m SO happy I had the courage to walk through that door because this place and the people in it have changed my life. I never thought I’d say this but it’s my favorite place!!!
A year ago my favorite place was the Taco Bell drive thru. I’d binge eat in my car where nobody would see me. And since we’re being super honest, that was just a substitute for the bottle, trading one nasty vice for another. I’m 5’2″ and I was pushing 180 lbs and a size 14. I haven’t had Taco Bell in almost a year and I don’t miss it. I’ve dialed in my nutrition and I eat clean/​paleo. I rarely drink. I now weigh 130 lbs and I’m a size 6. I have SO much energy, I feel like a kid again. The depression/​anxiety I suffered from for years has all but diminished.
I could wax on for hours upon days about how much I love this place. Because it’s enabled me to do things I never thought possible. I like that every day and every workout brings a new challenge. Crossfit and the team at Almaden provide a framework for you to constantly set and achieve personal goals. I don’t mind that after a year there are some movements that I am unable to do or need to scale. This is a practice. The gym is a playground, and for some like me, a sanctuary. There’s no shame in this environment, only motivation and encouragement. And every day you show up there is opportunity for growth both as an athlete and as a person.
The quality and level of coaching at Crossfit Almaden is incomparable. The amount of attention and support you’ll receive from the staff just won’t be found at other gyms (I know because I’ve tried them out). Anytime the members have asked for specific improvements to the gym or needed special attention, both the owners Jason and Patrick and the coaches have gone above and beyond to ensure every member is taken care of.
So whether you’re a newbie looking for a change in your life or an experienced athlete looking to step up your game with the support of an amazing community — I encourage you to walk through the door and give it a try. I’m confident you will experience positive change like I have, and Crossfit Almaden will become your new favorite place!!!
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Sometimes you walk into a place for the first time and it feels like home, and that is exactly how I felt immediately after starting at Crossfit Almaden. I have been crossfitting for almost two years and stumbled upon this gym in August when i was starting to feel bored and discontent with my previous gym. On a whim I decided to check out some other boxes in San Jose just to prove to myself that the grass was not greener to the other side. My friend had been going here and he was way more of an athlete than I was so I was a tad nervous at first to venture into his new found gym. I emailed the gym asking about a drop in and was quickly welcomed. What I loved most was that as soon as I walked in more than one member said hi to me, if you have spent time dropping into crossfit gyms you would know that not all gyms are super welcoming off the bat. After a fun warm up with a pretty big class we had to backsquat for our strength portion and boy was I nervous. It’s my worst lift and I was afraid everyone would be going way heavier than me. Luckily I soon found out that there were people from every «level» of crossfit at this gym, I quickly paired up with someone who was at my level. When we got to the metcon I got my ass handed to me, which obviously made me want to sign up and change gyms immediately. Moral of the story is that the grass was greener on the other side and I havent looked back since. Since arriving at this gym I have felt challenged and pushed in only the best way, my only regret is that I didnt get to start my crossfit «life» here!
Crossfit Almaden is definitely for everyone of every age, from the brand new beginner (which we have all been), to the experienced completive athlete. No matter what your goals are Jason and Team will help you get there. I clearly remember that with in the first month of being there every single coach had pulled me aside and asked me what my goals were short and long term and came up with a plan on how to get there. If you’re on the fence or nervous I would encourage anyone to stop by and give it a try, you will not regret it.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Tried Crossfit for the first time this weekend and I have to admit I was pretty intimidated by the whole thing. My fat ass definitely stuck out like sore thumb. Patrick was super chill and scaled me down for my first session. Everyone was super friendly and I had a great time. I can’t wait to start my membership. Definitely worth checking out, have heard great things about this location and their coaches.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
My husband and I started to crossfit back in 2012 with our friends’ garage box. We were a close bunch; a group of 9 great friends. CF was like a game we all played and kept us fit. It was awesome to do crossfit with friends because I was able to celebrate my achievements and openly embrace my shortcomings.
When the owners of the box moved away, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever get back to doing CF. I jogged around the idea for months. CF is equally fun as it is tough and I was skeptical to workout with a group of strangers when I am at my most vulnerable state: raw, exhausted, and in pain.
CF Almaden opened up in the area and I cased it out a few times. I finally walked in one day just to get info and the feel for things. I met with Patrick who is one of the coaches/​owners. After a brief conversation, I found him to be very welcoming and encouraging. I signed up on the spot.
Almost a year later and I feel just about at home as I was with my other box. Everything about CF Almaden lives up to my expectations! Great facility, great community, and great coaches! And as a bonus, coach/​owner Jason Highbarger is an original crossfitter with an impressive background and training skills from the early days of CF!
Come in. get fit​.be fit. stay fit!
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
I was at a different crossfit gym for about a year and half. I started to plateau and needed a change in programming. One of my friends told me to come with her to a Saturday and let’s just say I was hooked. The programming was amazing but what was the icing on the cake were the members and coaches. I felt so welcomed and no pressure to join. They even let me try out a few more classes to see if I felt like they were the right fit for me. I decided to join and it’s been great! No more plateau-​ing and the programming still kicks my butt!
Now about the facility, it is a good size place with the usual crossfit equipment. The facility also opens up to a back area, which was nice if you wanted to workout outside. They also have two olympic lifting platforms and a play area for kids (this may be a bonus to those that have children). I would definitely recommend this gym to my friends and family.
Place rating: 5
Downtown, Sacramento, CA
I’ve been CrossFitting for a year and a half and this is the third box I’ve been a member of. I started coming to this gym a couple months ago and I LOVE this place. A lot of gyms don’t reach out to newer members but the coaches and members of CrossFit Almaden try to bring everyone into their community.
The coaching is extraordinary and they really care for what your goals are. I’ve literally PRed on every lift and gotten better at body weight movements because of the coaching and inspiration that the members give me. The owners, Patrick and Jason, coach the majority of the classes and you can really see their passion! The other coaches are also really helpful and super cool. They want to see you PR!
Place rating: 5
Santa Cruz, CA
Crossfit boxes don’t get better than this. This is the third box that I’ve been to and by far the best. The coaches are fantastic, not just kind and encouraging but incredibly knowledgeable. You can tell that they genuinely care for each and every client and are invested in their success. The community is amazing and I look forward to each class I get to take. Everyone is so welcoming, encouraging, and downright fun.
Whether you’re a beginner or veteran Crossfitter, this is the place for you. Their rates are crazy reasonable compared to other boxes, and the location is pretty awesome too– super close to whole foods, Peet’s coffee, Costco, Scramblz breakfast place (best bacon ever!). The gym itself is spacious and tucked back in a small complex where there’s plenty of parking, plus space to do WODs outside (sled pushes anyone?) In the lot behind the gym and a perfect area to do 400, 800, and mile runs. And did I mention they have an area for kids to play, complete with toys, while they cheer their parents on?
I could go on and on about how great this place is, but I encourage you to go test it out for yourself. You’ll be happy you did. One visit could lead to a huge positive change in your life.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
This is an extremely awesome place to crossfit. As a beginner I was a little intimidated by the various lifts. However, the instructors have gone above and beyond to ensure I am doing things both safe and proper. Each instructor has tremendous value to add to the learning experience, and they all compliment each other greatly. I honestly feel like a have multiple coaches who are acutely interested in my well being and success. The community is great as well. Everyone is extremely nice, and willing to help in your success and fitness goals. I would recommend this place highly!
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Hi, I’ve been into Crossfit for two years and recently joined Crossfit Almaden a couple months ago as I felt like a change was needed. I am thoroughly satisfied with this awesome gym and its trainers. I feel like every workout is like a one-​on-​one session with an elite crossfitter. The special attention I’ve been getting has improved my strength, stamina and technique tremendously! I am impressed with the co-​owner, Patrick, who has taken extra time in helping me improve virtually every time I step into the gym.
Thank you for a great place to work out and belong!
Dave
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
I had been wanting to try crossfit for about the past 6 months so when I got wind that a new gym opened up right down the street from my house, I couldn’t wait to try it out.
I started in December and have been going 4 to 5 times a week since and I LOVE it!
I can’t say enough about the owners/​instructors at crossift Almaden. They don’t expect you to walk in and start pumping iron (rubber actually) like an Olympic athlete. They take their time and make sure that your form and technique are first and foremost and will scale any workout so that you are working at YOUR maximum.
Being completely new to crossfit, and having tried it at one other place, I thought I would feel intimidated and would just be lost in the workout. Instead, I leave every workout feeling great and inspired to come back. Don’t get me wrong… you’re gonna get your ass kicked, but that is why we go right?
Patrick, Jason and Tiffany are just great people and have a passion for their business.
LOVE IT!
Alisha K.
Place rating: 5
Blossom Valley, San Jose, CA
Love, Love, Love this place! The Team is Amazing! Patrick, Tiffany ;) Jason really take the time to personally teach, train, and push you to your full potential. They customize WOD’s and you truly get a one on one training experience.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
I went to the gym’s soft opening on Dec 7. The box is in the back of a strip mall near oakridge mall.
The space they have is a good size. On the backside of their box, there is a rollup door that leads out to a big parking lot. This could be good for some running, prowlers, and tire flips!
The first class was maybe 20 people or so and there was still room for more. Jason led the inaugural WOD. He was clear in his demo.
There were also a few people brand new to CrossFit and Coach Patrick helped them on the side to keep the class running smoothly. The staff is enthusiastic and you can tell they are excited about bringing CrossFit to the community. Having this type of community will make you enjoy your workouts more and you’ll get better, faster.
Don’t let what you see on TV or intimidate you. The crossfit games is like the Olympics of Crossfit. Only the best in the world are there. I’ve done crossfit for 3 years now and I can’t even come close to their level, but it doesn’t mean I don’t get a good workout. CrossFit can be scaled for anyone. Case in point, my wife. She hasn’t done a workout like this in a very long time. Like years. But, the coaches were able to scale down the workout to match her level. She was able to get a great workout in and enjoyed it!
I’m already a member at another crossfit box, but if my situation changes, crossfit almaden could be my new home.