Bear Flag CrossFit

Was in town and dropped into Bear Flag Crossfit, for a WOD. Trainer Cory was very welcoming, got in a good workout, class went smooth, with a good vibe. Would definitely drop by again when in town. Recommend for anyone visiting the area.

Before joining I was very skeptical about crossfit and was a little scared to even go. After speaking with Cory I decided to go for fundamentals beginner classes and trained with Ryan. So far it has been great. Ryan seems extremely knowledgeable and went over my concerns amd questions with crossfit/​working out and made me feel very comfortable. I can’t wait to finish fundamentals to begin classes!

So I just signed up for Bear Flag last week and even though it hasn’t been a long time I can tell that this is a box that my husband and I will stay at for a long time!
Since we started going to CF I got injured twice and this time I told myself I will make sure to be mindful of my body and make sure I do not go past my limits. We were introduced to Cory by a friend and immediately he made me feel comfortable. I knew that this box was different and I am excited to continue my fitness journey here. I would highly recommend this box to my friends and can’t wait to see the results! Highly recommended :)
*I will update once I come here more frequently :)*

This place is the best! The coaches and the people are very welcoming. Plus this gym has showers! It makes it easy when you workout in the morning and head straight to work after.
You have to give them a try.

I honestly believe this is one of the best Xfits in So Cal. The facilities are spacious and nice. Its got a really casual and laid back vibe and members are all real friendly and welcoming.
The coaching is strong and I loved the emphasis here on consistently warming up and stretching a lot both before and after all workouts led by great coaches. Pricing is very fair and the coaches and owners value your individual success while letting you go at your own pace. Im a big fan of this place and if you are thinking about Xfit in this area, just go and check it out!
Personal opinion — Crossfit is a sport and if you want to be good or even just ok at it, you’ll have to really work at it. You cant get magically strong or adept at the WOD movements without dedication, hard work, and consistency unless you are some freak of nature.
At this box, they’re really cool with you staying before or after the WOD to work on weight lifting and improving your movement skills & they have the space to accomodate you. Its even got showers!

I saw Bear Flag Crossfit on Unilocal and, as a runner looking to do more cross training, signed up for the free intro class online. I was scared and almost backed out at the last minute, but I’m so glad I showed up for Crossfit Fundamentals!
The workout was tough and kicked my butt. I needed a good butt kicking, and the people and the instructors are very friendly and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to sign up!
P. S. The location is hard to find but if you follow make a right onto Raymer and go all the way down, and then enter the Raymer Business Park, Bearflag is located right there!

Bear Flag CrossFit is without a doubt the best investment and decision I’ve ever made concerning my health and fitness! Bear Flag CrossFit is so much more than just a place to workout. It is a community of fun, strong, and committed individuals. Eric, Sara, Cory and all coaches are amazing, very welcoming and sincerely care about the members. It is one big family here and everyone is eager to help each other out in terms of safety and motivation.

I love this box! it’s a great place to workout, and everyone is helpful and encouraging. I love BearFlag Crossfit!

Over the years, ran into folks who were CrossFitters. I wanted to see in person what they were doing that I wasn’t doing and just had to check it out. As such, did a Google search in my area and found Bear Flag CrossFit closest to me.
Two and a half years ago when I first started, Eric introduced me to CrossFit movement fundamentals. He always made sure your form and technique were on point. Once proper form and technique are established, the ability to lift heavier weights will come.
After training for a week, I was hooked and sold! After checking out Bear Flag CrossFit, I felt no need to visit other boxes in the area. I had no idea until I signed up that I became BFCF’s first «official» member. Since then, CrossFit has become an important and integral part of my everyday life.
I’ve been attending a mixture of both AM and PM classes (as early as 5AM and as late as 8PM) regularly and no matter who’s leading the WOD, you will never go wrong. Know that you will always have knowledgeable instructors who make sure you have proper form and technique, are extremely supportive, and are very much committed to your success!
Every so often, new «Challenges» are introduced at the box. Whether is it Paleo, Transformation, or Whole 30, these challenges combined with the daily WODs help keep you in the best shape possible.
Honored to be a part of Bear Flag CrossFit from the very beginning. I have seen this place transform and grow to the amazingly wonderful place it is today.
If you follow the programming consistently and attend regularly, you will without a doubt, develop and progress. I’m now in the best shape of my life! If dropping from 21.6% body fat to 14.2% in just 15 months by coming to Bear Flag CrossFit is not success, then I don’t know what is.
Bear Flag CrossFit is highly recommended to anyone out there who seeks to improve their overall physical health, strength, and well-​being. You’ll be glad you did.

The folks that run it are nice, run great workouts, and are very supportive. I had a brief customer service concern but they fixed it right away promptly and professionally. Would recommend them to anyone.

Bear Flag is legit. Eric, Sara and the rest are cool peoples. If you want to feel like a badass after each class, this is the place.
You can’t help but feel like one of the Spartans from 300 getting ready to battle at Thermopylae and Eric is our Leonidas charging us to battle, or you’re a gladiator training in the Ludus of Batiatus and Eric is the Doctore.
At first I was pretty hesitant to join crossfit, I thought it was for freaks and overhyped. I knew I wasn’t the most fit guy but I lifted weights and surfed, in fact the only reason I joined in the beginning was so I could have something to do on the day the waves were bad… little did I know how hooked I’d get.
The coaches really focus on your form and technique, I think that for one sets them apart from a lot of other crossfit gyms where coaches don’t do that and gives crossfit a bad name.
My unqualified advice for newbies is leave the ego at home and come in with good attitude and a willingness to work hard and you’ll see results pretty fast and feel the results even faster (I lost 10 pounds under a month doing crossfit and eating paleo).
Another cool thing about Bear Flag is they’re more than just crossfit as they have other classes. I did the yoga class on the suggestion from Eric and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would, it didn’t hurt that the instructor Savannah is pretty cute.
They also have a strongman class and barbell club which are pretty legit as well.
Long story short, if you don’t want to be a sissy school girl and you think you have what it takes to be a badass, come to Bear Flag.

Bear flag is definitely the highlight of my year. I signed up for a month last November and found an awsome group of coaches and great members. Now three months in, I became a full year member! I had absolutely no crossfit experience and didn’t know how well I could do. The coaches are great at scaling the workouts to allow for an intense workout at any skill level. They emphasize form and technique. I recommend to take a free class and try it for yourself, it’s not as intimidating as you may believe. The coaches and members encourage everyone from the newer members to those in crossfit competitions. Great mix of coaches and members!

Came in through a LivingSocial deal. Day 1 and I was hooked! Now officially signed up. Can’t wait to see changes. All staff is super friendly and approachable. Bear Flag Crossfit rules!

Long review ** fair warning
So I’m going to start out and address some skepticism that I had starting Crossfit. I was introduced to Crossfit a little over 2 years ago and I was just not up for it. I thought it was a fad and everyone I knew at the time was just trying to jump on the band wagon. So for two years, I stayed clear. Not only that, but I fell into the stereotype of «girls who think weights will make you bulky.» Something my friend sent me that has helped me change my body completely the past month.
«Because nothing bothers me more than seeing girls ‘scared’ of getting bulky. The only way you’ll ever get bulky is if you lift heavy and eat horrible.
It’s like this:
Eat horrible + lift no weight = Get fat and weak
Eat horrible + lift weight = Get fat, strong, and bulky
Eat good + lift no weight = Get skinny with no definition
Eat good + lift weight = Jessica Biel»
For some reason, when I read this, it clicked. I definitely did my cardio for 3 months (2 hours a day minimum), and barely saw results. Granted I was running my miles faster but… that didn’t help me fit into my clothes better or getting rid of unwanted inches. After 3 weeks doing the workouts here, I started to see more definition on my body, especially around the shoulders and waist. In the past month, I’ve lost about 5 lbs of fat and 5% body fat. :)
Anyways, going off on a tangent there, since I’m writing this review now. I originally came here off of a LivingSocial deal that my friend sent to me. We started it together about a month ago and will be signing up after our month is over. I’ve only been to two other boxes (not in the area) but it doesn’t take much to know which one will be a good box and which one isn’t. For one, this box is one of the biggest I’ve been to, it’s super spacious so you have enough room to comfortably perform all of the workouts.
All of the coaches are knowledgeable, and will work with you patiently until you get the form down. (I can only speak to Steve, Ibby, Eric and Sarah for this since I’ve only attended their classes) And that’s one of the most important part when choosing a box to stick to, making sure that the coaches care about your form and technique are correct before throwing a bunch of weights your way. The stories you hear about people putting out their backs or getting seriously injured from Crossfit are from improper form, technique, warm-up/stretch…take care of your body, you only have one.
And ultimately, everyone is super nice and friendly. I usually go to the 7am classes and there are people from the 6am who would stay after to workout, help cheer you on during your workouts and sometimes help you with your form as well. There’s nothing like having a group of people keeping you accountable and helping you wake up early to get your butt to the gym.
The coaches do a good job with the programming as well. It’s a mixture of high intensity interval training and weight lifting. It keeps your body guessing so you don’t plateau. You can check out the workouts on their website beforehand.
Other than that, if you’re seriously looking to joining a box, I would recommend this box. Also, to make things easier, start with a friend. The journey to getting fit is definitely a lot easier when you have someone to share the sore days with, hold you accountable to your diet, and to make sure you’re being consistent in your attendance and not slack.

A friend suggested we try the free intro Crossfit class and we chose Bear Flag since it had some great reviews. After the class, we met the owner who explained some stuff to us as well as membership options. He wasn’t pushy at all and we both decided to try out a month. They have some great specials btw.
I am not in shape, so I was definitely intimidated at first. But don’t worry, the coaches are all extremely helpful and nice. The other members are very patient and friendly. You hear about how people become part of a close-​knit group with their Crossfit box? I can see why. The support you get from others is what helps you to keep pushing and there is no shortage of support here.
I really enjoy the time I spend here and the people I am able to meet. I think Crossfit is wonderful for all genders, ages and body types! If you’re considering something to get you into shape and being able to work at your own pace/​limits with the help of certified coaches, come by Bear Flag! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Joined Bear Flag about a month ago and have been blown away by this facility. When my fiancé and I were considering a Crossfit gym as a way to get back into the shape we were in when we met and get ready for our wedding in October, we were looking for a few different things:
QUALITY STAFF: Coaches Alex, Stephen, Sara, Eric, and Ibby are who I have been able to work with and they’re all awesome. They each have a keen ability to explain the movements, modifications, and are able to monitor our lifts and give appropriate comments and pointers to ensure we’re being safe. Not only that, but facilities manager Greg takes pride in the appearance of the gym and routinely deep cleans the place top to bottom keeping the gym as clean as it appears.
CLASSES: They offer a lot of variety in the classes at Bear Flag. Not only do they have 5 to 6 crossfit classes each day, they also have Barbell Club and a Crossfit Kids class several times a week. It’s exciting to see kids enjoy the sport and learn about fitness from coaches that care and make it fun for them.
PROGRAM: The team at Bear Flag have done a great job with programming. While crossfit is known for having a plethora of functional movements put together in unique ways to constantly keep the body guessing, they’ve incorporated thoughtful programming to help you progress within your oly lifts. I’ve seen strength gains in the last month throughout my entire body that had taken 2 or even 3 times as long to get in the past while using traditional gyms. My fiancé has noticed she has lost inches throughout her body and is well on her way to being «wedding ready»
COMMUNITY: Probably my favorite part of this box is the community. My fiancé and I had joined a Crossfit gym in San Diego a few years ago and left after a few weeks because we didn’t feel welcome. We would show up, complete our workout, and leave without much interaction from coaches or other members. To our surprise, when we joined here we were greeted with smiles and hello’s from everyone at our first workout. Several of the members from the earlier AM classes often stay around and cheer us on as we complete the workout of the day. I’ve made more connections and gained more friends in the last month than I have in the last two years since moving from San Diego to Anaheim.
Overall, this place deserves it’s place on the list of top 5 Crossfit boxes in the nation. If you’re looking for a facility that is big on doing things right, make the investment and join Bear Flag. You’ll be glad you did.

Named one of the top 5 Crossfit boxes in the nation. This place is awesome.

I’ve been going to Bear Flag crossfit now for 7 months and have to say one of the best decisions I’ve made… I previously had a membership at 24hr fitness and after years of just working on cardio I got sick and tired of the same routine/machines…wanted to try something different. I did the first month trial and loved it. It’s literally part of my life now and has given me the strength I didn’t know I had. There are so many things I like about this box… from how spacious & clean it is, great knowledgeable coaches, small classes which give you that one on one coaching feel, early morning & evening classes. And best overall are the killer WODs that leave you feeling like your almost dying but have you coming back for more! LOL
I definitely recommend Bear Flag Crossfit!

I have been at this box for 10 months and I can honestly say it is more than a crossfit gym. Not to get emotional, I have met a great community that pushes me to to do my best along with the most encouraging coaches. There are a wide range of classes to choose from and the facility is always kept clean. The equipment is always in the correct place, the weights are never limited, and it is never crowded!
Love this box… highly encourage anyone to come here to be challenged. Find what you’re good at but even more importantly, what’s your weakness.

My wife and I were looking for a CrossFit box close to home as we just relocated from Arizona. A few months ago I had a chance, while on vacation to the Fullerton-​area, to check out a few local CrossFit boxes. They were O.K. and we were looking to join one until we found Bear Flag CrossFit very close to home.
The box itself is huge … plenty of floor space and, for us, a great location. Once we met Will and Eric we were even more satisfied with Bear Flag CrossFit. Even though they have yet to «officially» open, as they are waiting for more equipment to arrive, they have been hosting small classes for those of us that are anxious to get started.
This past week we made it to three classes and none of them disappointed. The instruction from Will and Eric was great. The other new members were very friendly and supportive even though we all had varying levels of skills. Finally, the workouts were challenging … from warm-​ups to cool down, you knew that you were working to get stronger, fitter and in better shape. CrossFit builds capable people!
In the next few weeks the rest of the equipment should be in and the box will be a fully functioning CrossFit box and we are proud to be inaugural members. We hope to help Bear Flag CrossFit become the biggest/​best CrossFit in the Bear Flag state! ;-)