Crossfit Burbank

Both my sons take Ernie’s Ju Jitsu classes here and they are outstanding. Really a great way for kids to start off in martial arts and Professor Tom is a fantastic teacher.

Fitworks is a no-​frills complex in Burbank offering crossfit, martial arts (for children, too!), personal training, and even Zumba classes in a environment sweating of health and equality.
it’s still Crossfit so it ain’t easy and I’ll never be one of those super-​enthusiasts. But I can attest to the effectiveness of FITWORKS’ program and the apparent difference in my physical health and appearance just from the 3 months I’ve been there.
Fitworks isn’t judgmental. New to Crossfit or even working out, in general? Don’t be afraid to join this facility.
Parking can be tricky as the area is street parking and can be busy depending on the time of day plus with hour restrictions.
Fitworks is amazing and is recommended for those seeking a neighborhood gym-​feel. They really care about you here and are not pushy about membership.

This place is AMAZING!
I was first introduced to this place, via Groupon.
I was scared, 20 lbs. heavier and weak.
We met Ernie, who is awesome and so kind and then, were introduced to Jack.
Guys,
Jack is awesome. He’s intelligent, well-​informed and very fit.
After meeting us, he sat down and had a conversation about nutrition.
See Jack doesn’t believe in just get the weight off– he believes in healthy lifestyle for the whole body.
He’s a super cheerleader and always gives me great motivation.
He never makes me feel badly about my body type and in fact, reminds me that its more important to be strong, than skinny.
Everyone here is so awesome and encouraging.
Today, I only did ⁴⁄₇ rounds, but they didn’t make me feel badly… in fact, they praised me for doing that well.
During my intro class, I had an asthma flare-​up and the next week, when I returned– they followed up with me.
Ernie, a pharmacist, btw–
asked me about my medicine and gave a suggestion of how and when to take it.
I really feel so comfortable and challenged.
I love this place. If you’re looking to start Crossfit, you’re cheating yourself, if you go anywhere else.
Seriously, they’re such a family and no one is there to yell and be scary and intimidate you.
Everyone genuinely roots for one another and to me, that’s 10,000x better than a typical «gym» or the horror stories i hear about other people’s boxes.
Come!
Tell them I referred you!

I came in to work out after I flew into Burbank Airport and met Jack. I’d left a message earlier in the day and he had me complete a waiver and general history. I have experience in Crossfit.
I found Jack to be an excellent teacher: very knowledgable, very experienced. In going over my background, he conveyed a LOT of nutritional guidance that registered with me, which is different than just talking endlessly about whatever. I also appreciated that he had me run through a few exercises so he could evaluate my form before class and gave me a number of good cues that I hadn’t heard before (mental shorthand for keeping good form and safety). He taught others who were clearly new to Olympic lifts in a very approachable way.
I look forward to training there again when I come into town.

**At the moment, I am new to CrossFit. I’ve only been doing it for 2 weeks.**
I’m the type of person that has tried many different methods to get into shape but have quit every single one of them because I get unmotivated after seeing 3 consecutive months of working out, result in NO progress (physical appearance).
I did P90X. No results. I did the TSC Heart of a Champion program. Little results. I even hired a personal trainer but saw little results. The problem with all of these methods is that you have to motivate yourself 100% of the time or you won’t see any results. And it’s REALLY hard to motivate yourself to wake up at 5:30am, drive to the gym (or pop in a DVD), and work out on your own. It sucks.
Now, CrossFit is COMPLETELY different. It’s the «sport of fitness.»
I was recommended to CrossFit from a co-​worker who is in pretty good shape.
So I started watching YouTube videos trying to figure out what it was all about. After watching Rich Froning, Dan Bailey, and Jason Khalipa do muscle-​ups, thrusters, pull-​ups (kipping), and handstand walks… I was hooked. I must have watched over 200 videos in 3 days!
So I called my local CrossFit and got started instantly. After taking my initial Intro to CrossFit — for free — I joined for 1 month (just to make sure it was for me). I’m 99% sure I’m going to be signing up for another 6 months because this is SO much better than anything I’ve ever experienced!
About CrossFit Burbank
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The owners of CrossFit Burbank, Jack and Ernie, care about you (and it shows). They teach you. They help you every step of the way. The other members care about you. They high-​five you when you show up to class. You’re not made fun of when you can’t do 5 pushups. They don’t talk bad about you behind your back. They motivate you. It feels like one big, happy family that exercises together. It’s a really awesome experience.
This location is smaller than most, and the equipment isn’t brand new, but they make up for that in so many different ways. I now look forward to working out!
They generally list the workout of the day (WOD) on their blog:
Prices are competitive. $ 165 for month-​to-​month, I think $ 150 per month (6-​month contract), and $ 135 per month (12-​month contract).
You can find out more information on their website:
If you’re serious about literally getting into «the best shape of your life», come to CrossFit Burbank!

I’ve spent the past 12 years of my life sitting behind a desk and decided it was time to make a change. My neighbor had highly recommended this place so I decided to give it a shot. I’ve been going to Fitworks now for 8 months and feel it’s changing my life. Don’t be thrown off by the lack of fancy equipment. This isn’t your typical superficial Crunch gym or LA Fitness. The staff here really knows their stuff… from proper form, and how to lift/​exercise safely, to fitness, to nutrition and overall health. It’s a very positive environment with no ego or attitude. Everyone is kind and supportive, from the staff to the various people you encounter during your workouts. You scale back to your fitness level, however the workouts are constantly varied, are never easy, and you will be pushed every time. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever done. If you truly give it a chance, you will feel better. Your fitness will improve. You will see results, quickly. Guaranteed.

There is a huge difference between working out simply to pig out on your next meal (ahem, Unilocalers!), getting in some cardio just to be superficially attractive, and that of a workout of actual athleticism. What do I mean? ‘Truly’ working out is a mixture of health, nutrition, and fitness which pushes the human body in a healthy way to increase stamina, ability, and flexibility. It isn’t a focus on burning a million calories just to be the next Hollywood model. Instead, it is about knowing how to treat the body and its hormones, muscles, and joints versus killing it to lose a few pounds. Where did I learn this zen of maximum athletic knowledge? At Fitworks in Burbank.
Fitworks is a no-​frills complex in Burbank offering crossfit, martial arts (for children, too!), personal training, and even Zumba classes in a environment sweating of health and equality. Fitworks isn’t the place to go if you simply want to try to take selfies in workout clothes and flirt with the person next to you. This isn’t that type of gym. In fact, upon first glance, Fitworks may even look sort of run down. Don’t let that fool you. They know what they are doing here and will take your body to the next level.
I stress the fact that Fitworks isn’t judgmental. New to Crossfit or even working out, in general? Don’t be afraid to join this facility. This is one of the most accepting gym environments I have ever experienced with high levels of support but enough competition to motivate progression. Whether you feel flabby or like the strongest man in the world; Fitworks is for you and at affordable prices! In case you are unfamiliar with Crossfit, you can try a quick intro session on Friday nights around 7:45pm during which Jack (one of the owners) will show you the ropes. This costs a $ 7.50 «donation» which goes toward a program to feed starving children. No, I am not saying that to be pretentious— it is genuinely true, as Fitworks is an advocate of nutritional charities.
Speaking of Jack, I can not sing his praises enough. Jack is the maestro, the Dalai Lama, the King, the Zeus of athleticism! One conversation with him and you will NEVER view working out, nutrition, health, etc; the same again. Not only is Jack extremely knowledgeable and positive but he will educate you in a way that only the best, loving father-​teacher can. He is simply amazing. I can’t do him justice in a Unilocal review so you simply have to see for yourself.
Seeking a ‘light’ workout? Friday nights from 7:30 — 8:30 Zumba instructor Sarah leads a carefree, fun, and energetic Zumba class. This is open to all ages, all fitness levels, and all genders. Hear that, men?! Sarah is an absolute doll! Not only do her hips sway like she should be in a music video or on tour with whoever the most popular pop star is at the moment; but she is all smiles, a great teacher, and extremely motivating to all of her students. Even if you don’t personally think Zumba is a workout and you simply like to dance; you will have a GREAT time! Admittedly, it isn’t an intense workout but it sure is fun!
Parking can be tricky as the area is street parking and can be busy depending on the time of day plus with hour restrictions; but it isn’t too bad.
Fitworks is amazing and is recommended for those seeking a neighborhood gym-​feel versus one that is corporate and over-​ridden with people who simply want to focus on superficial appeal. Your body will feel great and you will be educated on a better lifestyle. There is no beating that sort of REAL work out!

I have been going to this box for about a year now. Bye far the best gym I have found. The staff is exceptional. They take the time to make sure you are doing the movements properly and are always giving positive reinforcement. Fellow members are also very friendly and supportive. If you want to get in the best shape of your life, and want to do it at a place that makes you feel like family. FitWorks is where you need to be. It’s impossible to rate this place highly enough. Go check it out.

Describe Fitworks Crossfit and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Burbank in Two Words? — Hidden Goldmine.
As soon as I walked into this place I knew whomever was behind it was passionate about fitness and the development of not only the human body but the mind and its potential.
I originally came here looking for Crossfit after moving here from the East Coast, I checked out half a dozen or so other gyms from Pasadena to Los Feliz to Sherman Oaks. Other places were good, but knew this place was different from the start, there was Bruce Lee style home made equipment, no hard selling techniques (immediate turn-​off) and no long term contracts. After seeing the BJJ practitioners rolling while I did crossfit, it was only a matter of time before I ended up getting drawn back into jiu jitsu as well. I have trained at about 3 – 4 other BJJ schools on the East Coast, and this place is small but the level of instruction is top notch and many times you get the equivalent of a private session with the level of personal attention given by the instructors and other students.
One thing I would also stress, is if you have never tried BJJ (or Crossfit) have wanted to but are nervous due to whatever reason (unsure what its like, dont want to get hurt, etc.) You wont find a better group training, no egos, and no one trying to prove themselves at your expense. Fitworks is the best place I have found in Los Angeles to try it out. On the other hand if you have trained in martial arts /​crossfit before and looking to get back into it, the same applies.
This place is not like the big fitness chains with high tech shiny equipment and pop fitness, but rather a no nonsense, no frills gym with quality instruction and a foundation built on hard work and dedication.
I like to think of this gym as Rocky from «Rocky IV», humbly defeating the other Gyms with their brand new state of the art equipment, neon lights, and Ivan Drago’s spandex. So if you like Rocky, the United States of America, or simply being the best you can be, you may want to give this place a go… you may learn a thing or three and be reminded that you don’t need much to excel in life except some correctly applied leverage or determined creativity.

Ive been going to Fitworks for 10 months now. I feel like my entire life has changed. I am in the best shape I have ever been. I am stronger, leaner, and fitter.
The staff are all fantastic. Most of all, my fellow Crossfitters make working out there something I look forward to, rather than dreading it. Everyone is so nice and supportive.
This gym is intense though. You will get a workout. But hard work leads to results.
Highly recommended.

Fitworks is my fitness family. I have been a member of this family for the past 2 ½ yrs. The owners, Jack and Ernie, are literally my parents. Jack is the paternal figure who runs most of the operations and to which I secretly seek his approval. Ernie is the more nurturing family member whom I go to with passive aggressive requests, like vacuuming the back corner b/​c there was a dead bug. The other coaches, are also my siblings, where I feel comfortable asking for assistance and I know will be enduring the same grueling, sweaty work out beside me.
Honestly, it’s not a super competitive gym, which frankly is good for us regular people. We have day jobs and most people who come here are either looking to get in shape or stay in shape. There is no one yelling at you during workouts, just lots if encouragement. I feel fortunate that other members here are pretty friendly and supportive. Which makes it helpful in forcing myself to go on days I would rather pass out after work (Inner voice: but my friends are expecting me!).
Compared to other places, Fitworks is probably a low to mid price range crossfit gym. It’s not super fancy here, but they have plenty of equipment, I have rarely had to share. (If you want fancier, brand name stuff then be prepared to pay more $$$ at other crossfit gyms.) Class sizes tend to run anywhere from 2 — 10 ppl. There are a variety of class times: 6:30am, 9:30am, 12:30pm, 5pm, 7pm, and 8pm. One thing that Fitworks does provide that I haven’t seen at many (if any) other gyms is a spreadsheet which is great for us number geeks where you can quantify your workout more detailed instead of just basing it on times and number of reps. After each workout, you can enter your numbers to find out your workload, foot pounds, calories burned, as well as an «athletic number» to help determine how you compare to others and/​or your own previous times.
I have spent plenty of time and money on other fitness regimens, but I have never obtained the results that I have acquired here, based on both appearance and useful everyday movements (what? This carry on luggage is so easy to put in my overhead compartment!).
So come by and be prepared to curse yourself out during the workout but then be thankful after you have collapsed to the ground in pure joy and relief that your are done! Soon after, Jack will follow up with his wet/​dry vacuum to clean up your puddle of tears and sweat.

This place is great. My son has been in various aspects of martial arts since he was 4. He has studied many diff styles but has recently been intrigued with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We asked for some recommendations from some of the top stunt men in LA and ended up at Fitworks w/​Instructors Ernie Tom & Jack Holiday. Here there are no egos and the main goal is to LEARN. I highly recommend these guys for anyone who is in the slightest bit interested in BJJ.

Hello abs, long time no see!!! Oh, I see you brought along your cousin, ripped forearms.
I trained Brazilian Jiu-​JItsu here for a couple of months. I felt they taught with a nice balanced structure in their curriculum. They demonstrated and elaborated on a certain technique and its variations (arm bar, passing guard, chokes, etc.) for the first half of class, then let us roll for the second half. Very simple and straightforward.
Inside the gym, you have people wearing super fun gym clothes doing cross-​fit and people wearing traditional gi’s under the same roof. That definitely gives the gym a more colorful personality than a pure cross-​fit gym versus a pure BJJ school.
I think learning to roll is one of the hardest things in BJJ. Where to begin?! While rolling with Jack and Ernie they were critical on critiquing my moves. If I did something wrong. Jack told me what other option I had right then and there. If he noticed I started to do silly things, he corrected me on the spot.
I barely even knew them but they made me feel so welcome right away. They didn’t even need to twist my arm to make me stay…
At the end of the day, I definitely felt like I was working smarter, and harder. and getting quality over the quantity.

This is the greatest workout I have ever done. It’s different each every day and ALWAYS kicks my butt (in a good way). The guys who run the gym (Jack and Ernie) are super knowledgeable and take you through the steps of each exercise, emphasizing form and, when there are weights involved, making sure you aren’t lifting too much. It doesn’t matter what type of shape you are in, they can scale every workout to your specific level of fitness.
I can honestly say, Crossfit Burbank has absolutely changed my body, my health and my attitude towards working out!

Just found CrossFit by accident about a month ago. As someone who has been practicing various martial arts for the last 30 years I have to say I can’t believe how lucky I was to stumble into this place. The BJJ classes are awesome, great attention to detail with plenty of time to and attention from the instructors Ernie and Jack. I haven’t felt this good abotu my training in years.
As a bonus, being attached to a crossfit gym means there are a fair amount of healthy, athletic students in the class as well. Great for pushing yourself to new levels in both fitnesss and skill.

Next week will mark my one year anniversary (!) of working out at CrossFit Burbank, so I thought I would take a moment to both reflect on the life-​changing experience and also share it, in hopes that my words can inspire at least one other person to give FitWorks a try. (Note: the free intro class should also be tempting…)
I have never seen results that compare to the transformation I have seen since starting at FitWorks. Not only have I lost fat and gained definition, but I have also seen measurable progress in terms of strength and abilities. I truly never imagined being able to do dead-​hang pull ups, doing strict ring dips (stringing two together was last week’s victory!), or deadlifting 1.5x my body weight.
The CrossFit method has given me confidence and shifted my goals at the gym all together. Before, the focus of working out was to lose weight. Now, it’s much less about what I look like and much more about seeing what my body is capable of. My workouts are no longer dreaded or feel like punishment; instead, they celebrate strength. Plus, I’ve found that I absolutely love lifting heavy weights. I had never lifted a barbell before, but it is empowering and pretty awesome. Who knew?! (Very important note to the chicks: it will NOT make you bulky!)
I’ve found the training at FitWorks to be top-​notch. I’ve never grown bored of the coaches’ programming. The workouts are constantly varied and present new challenges every day. Jack and Ernie are remarkably knowledgeable and motivating coaches who encourage goal setting and executing movements safely, and they make themselves available to answer questions about proper form and scaling, fitness, and nutrition.
I’ve also developed close friendships with many of my fellow FitWorks CrossFitters — all great people who I not only enjoy working out with, but also socializing with outside of the «box.» They feel like family, and I am so very grateful to have met them. They have encouraged me and pushed me beyond what I thought I was capable of; and, in turn, they have been inspirations as I have watched them destroy work outs, transform their bodies, improve their health, and meet their own fitness goals.
FitWorks has just the right balance of quality training + hard work + fun+ friendly competition + camaraderie. I’m addicted.
No matter what your fitness level is (never worked out before, haven’t worked out in a year, college athlete, etc), check it out! Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. :)

This is a gem of a gym in the valley. As someone who has explored a variety of forms of fitness (personal training, sports, P90x, Insanity, bootcamps, tabata training, kettlebell work, etc.), CrossFit at FitWorks is one of the most comprehensive, challenging, and FUN I’ve ever participated in.
I reached new levels of athleticism, having finally done my first set of pull-​ups and handstand pushups (I certainly surprised myself there!). For the first time it looked like I actually had shoulder muscles! Clearing the 32″ box jump was quite exhilarating as well.
Ernie, Jack, and Patrick are all fantastic and help create a very supportive, nurturing, and fun environment (I love their sense of humor and positive spirit). Brazilian Jiu Jitzu was small and intimate with plenty of personalized attention.
I highly recommend anyone do the free assessment/​mini Crossfit workout at Fitworks, you have nothing to lose but pounds and much to gain with overall level of health.

I hit the other side of mid-40’s and realized that I had really hit rock bottom in terms of my personal fitness. I was obese, on meds, and needed to make a change if I wanted to live beyond my 50’s.
I had done some time at the two Media Center mainstream gyms, but didn’t see much results. Plus, I felt like I was really on my own there.
Fate drove me to drop into this little storefront gym one day on Hollywood Way. I had heard of Crossfit and heard it was good, but didn’t know what to expect. I imagined a bunch of musclebound egos and me being left behind. Well the truth was far from my expectation.
I met Jack, a former teacher and one of the founders of Fitworks (aka Crossfit Burbank). He was not what I was expecting — a lean and very fit individual with a passion for teaching individuals the correct methods, step-​by-​step. His approach is caring and not the least bit pushy. He didn’t say this, but I was left with essentially: «Here is the solution. You choose.»
I joined and went through the three intro classes and fell right into step with the class. Here I was, a neophyte, unfit, wannabe athlete, working alongside some very fit, but very friendly individuals. There are all sorts of folks coming here, and I was a bit surprised in how many women attend the classes. Not the hard-​core do it until you die place I had expected. Instead it was do as much as you can, as hard as you can — but you know your limits.
Oh did I mention that all the sessions are done at set times to facilitate a group workout? There is camaraderie, shared mutual exhaustion, and a group sense of accomplishment in completing an extremely trying WOD (Workout of the Day).
Each day you do a different set of functional movements with intensity and timed. The WODs usually repeat every 3 or 4 months, and you can track your progress in the workout book they provide to you. Looking back, you can really see how you have improved.
Another key part of the instruction is a real sense of how important proper nutrition is. Not the popular diets, but an emphasis on eating nutritionally-​dense foods (i.e. fruits and vegetables) and avoiding carbs.
So after 7 months of working out at Fitworks, I can say I have lost ~25 lbs (and still dropping), gained incredible core and limb strength and a set of workout friends who makes it all worthwhile.
The best result has been getting to cut the Meds in half and within 3 – 6 months I expect to be off them completely! I’ll be back in a state of fitness.
Another benefit is my wife «showing off my V-​shape» to her girlfriends. Always good for the self-​esteem.
If you are thinking of making a real change in your life, this is the place. If you want to continue doing the treadmill (aka hamster-​mill), then look at the mainstream gyms.

I started FitWorks-​Crossfit 2 Months ago and I am very impressed with my Physical and Mental Transformation. I gained 7 pounds of Muscle and i have noticed a signficant surge in my Explosiveness and Muscle Endurance. Crossfit has a huge carryover in terms of building the mental fortitude that is very applicable to wrestling and BJJ.
This Gym is Legit! Jack and Ernie are Top Notch Instructors who not only provide you with proper techniques but mostly importantly, these Guys really do care for their Clients. And they have jiu jitsu too? They both are the best in what they do. Ernie is a brazilian jiu jitsu Wizard that teaches his student at a very respectable pace. Jack is this approachable solid mentor for me in terms of Nutrition and health. Just let him know what your goals are and he will more than happy to help you. All you gotta do is ask. Really its that simple.
There are no Ego’s in this gym. No initation fee ripoffs, No Contract. If you want a fun and challenging workout, Fitworks-​CrossFit is definitely the place.

I love the challenge crossfit presents. And wish I discovered this place before. Work outs are simple but very effective. I like the fact that people who go here support each other and push through the workouts.
Jack is a bundle of knowledge and experience. Along with Ernie, the two do a phenomenal job in educating and encouraging you to build a solid foundation for fitness. I started tracking my progress, and 2 weeks in I like the changes I see in myself. Jack helped me understand, what was really stopping me from my goals, and set out guidelines to clean my diet up.
I can’t wait to go back for my next workout.
This is not your average Gym that locks you up in a contract and then bludgeons you into signing up for one on one training for really high hourly rates. They are group classes for a fraction of what it would cost you if you hired a personal trainer, for the amount of know how and support you get here.
And the nature of the work outs are such that you can do these wherever you are, no complicated equipment here.
If you are looking to signup, Just make sure you pick up the schedule before hand, and be on time. :)