CrossFit Laguna Niguel

Tried the 1^st free class a while ago. They ask for your credit card as soon as you sign up but I just wanted to just try out their facility. I liked it but decided it was too expensive so I decided to not continue with the membership. They made a huge deal over it but eventually cancelled and told me I would be refunded of the membership fee. 1 week later I realize I still haven’t gotten a refund so I sent them an email and the owner of the responded back to me very rudely and even referred to me as «the one that signed up and quit after 1 class.» Very unprofessional

Great gym. Easy to get to. The trainers care about fitness and encourage proper lifting to avoid injury. Great community feeling and you feel the burn in the best way possible.

I started training at CFNL back in October and couldn’t be happier with my results! I’ll be honest, I was a little intimidated at first going to a CrossFit gym but the coaches and environment at CFNL are super welcoming and friendly! The combination of the classes offered are amazing because they cover flexibility, strength and endurance!
This isn’t your typical CrossFit gym, I train minimum 5 times a week and have had no injuries! Matt always makes sure the gym is clean, organized and more importantly SAFE!
Overall a great place to sweat while seeing results FAST! I definitely recommend this gym!

I have done a number of different types of workouts for years, and I came to Crossfit to try something new, workout with a group and also focus on lifting technique. CFLN was my first Crossfit experience and I loved it– they completely surpassed my expectations. Even though I was warned by many that Crossfit was extremely challenging, I was amazed at what I was able to accomplish in such a short time. The results just motivated me even more to reach my goals.
The coaches here are very serious about fitness and proper lifting. Coach Matt has a keen eye for noticing if anyone is making a wrong move and correcting it, or modifying a move/​lift based on my ability. Matt is a little rough around the edges, but trust me– he will maximize your abilities in every workout and push you to where you feel like you are really getting your money’s worth in every class and doing it safely. He was very involved in every workout; the personal attention makes it worth the cost over traditional group classes. It is great working out with a group, and the members are so encouraging in cheering me on, which is great when you’re a newbie.
The other good points are the variety of classes– BodyPhit is a great challenging class. Plus, the schedule is very flexible, which was great for my full time work/​school schedule. Loved the 5:30 class! Also, everything is very clean and organized– even coordinating a large group, it’s very well organized.

I have been working out at Crossfit Laguna Niguel for over two years and have never been as strong as I am now. The gym is clean and organized and the coaches are fantastic. Classes are smaller so you receive the personal attention you need to learn great form and get a killer work out! Don’t be afraid to try crossfit, it will change your life.

I would recommend this gym to anyone interested in trying Crossfit. I haven’t really done much but yoga in the past few years so I was a little apprehensive about jumping into an exercise routine where olympic lifting is regularly part of the work out. You must complete 6 element classes before jumping into real WODs though and I feel like they prepared me extremely well and dispelled any fears I had about lifting. Matt is a wonderful coach and has a ton of experience… he’s taught over 3,000 classes so he definitely knows his stuff. He also knows how to push you to your edge without pushing you over it. In general, I feel incredibly challenged yet supported in every class I take. The other coaches are excellent as well, not to mention patient. Derek is hilarious, even at 5:30am. Phil and Elizabeth give really great cues and tips that are especially helpful when you’re still trying to get the hang of certain exercises.
This gym also has an awesome community. Everyone I’ve met has been incredibly friendly and supportive. People cheer each other on during work outs, help each other add or remove weights to their barbells, and have a positive attitude in general. People here are competitive in a way that makes you want to push yourself harder, rather than in a way that makes you feel inadequate. I love coming here, and genuinely look forward to doing the WODs.

This is an amazing box! Great equipment and awesome coaches that are incredibly motivating!!! Best box in Laguna Niguel and Orange County!

Great facility. Great staff and coaches. Its a lifestyle choice. If you want to move to the next level physically — CF is the way to go. I joined principally to improve my running (was prep’g for LA Marathon — which I completed in best time in over 8 years!) This facility is top notch (despite the neg reviews — which I really question? Maybe they are competitors plants??) Its very clean and state of the art facility (latest in equipment — new and well maintained). Also whats with the negative «overpriced — expensive» comment? Obviously they haven’t a clue — I travel frequently (USA and abroad) — and what LN CF gives you its very, very fair and reasonable in relationship to CF! If you want a group workout, which is both encouraging and supportive try LNCF. Best way to really to determine this facility is to try the intro package (and compare others)!

My first experience with Crossfit was with Crossfit Laguna Niguel. I had a fantastic first impression of this facility.
I came in on a Wednesday evening and was immediately greeted by Danae and Derek. Those two along with Melissa and Angela have been nothing short of helpful, attentive, encouraging and positive! Being a newbie to Crossfit, they made sure my form was at its best at all times and that each movement was done correctly. While there is a lot of information to take in for first-​time Crossfitter’s the coaches have been extremely detailed and have clearly explained all movements and techniques.
I’ve been working out for 5 years via 24 hour fitness, outside running, weightlifting classes, personal training, bootcamp and whatnot. To me, Crossfit is more challenging & enjoyable than many of my other workouts.
I definitely recommend CFLN to both new and experienced people who are interested in joining a Crossfit gym!

Looks like all the good reviews come from the people working there or being pressured by the owner to off set the unhappy members. Regardless, this place is higher priced with fewer amenities than other boxes in the area. how about providing a decent bathroom or cold water?

This is by far the worst place I’ve ever taken a class in, and I have taken quite a few in a wide variety of places (NorCal, East Coast, UK). I bought a groupon/​living social deal because my friend swears by Crossfit but it is incredibly expensive normally. I walk in, and the previous class is still in progress, and the «instructor» is sitting behind the desk on the computer not even paying attention. The vibe of the whole place was «we are a bunch of people working out alone but together in a room that way overpay for.» The introductory class which is required before you take their full on classes consisted of me and one other patron, so you would expect that we would receive stellar instruction. In fact we had the complete opposite, where I had a hard time understanding the proper form of movements due to poor instruction I have a dance background so I know how to understand complicated movements, this guy just sucked. The exercises we were doing were not particularly difficult, but were challenging to my level of comfort and feeling of safety. Long story short, I went for the one atrocious class and never went back because my chance of getting injured at that facility felt very likely, and that was worth more to me than the stupid money I spent on the coupon. If you value good instruction and proper form, stay away from Crossfit at this location. Not to bash a particular type of fitness, but in my opinion (as well as conversations I’ve had with local fitness instructors in other fields) this type of fitness focuses more on quantity over quality of work-​out moves and encourages poor postures.

I haven’t been in there in over a week (hopefully I’ll go again soon). So far the workouts have been great. The workouts are hard but afterwards you feel wonderful. The trainers make accommodations based on your needs. I have a really bad left knee so instead of running, usually I’ll use the rowing machine. I typically go straight from work so I have to change there. I wish they had more than one bathroom or another place to change but it seems to work out.

Crossfit Laguna Niguel is a seriously premier, state-​of-​the-​art facility. The owners spared no expense to outfit the place with all the best equipment available. The place is neat, organized and has a good feel to it. This is a relatively new place, but is soon to explode – so get in soon! The owners (Matt Kirby and Leslie Gray) are consummately serious trainers themselves (Matt Is a Captain pilot in the Marines!) and have vast experience and the charisma and coaching to help you reach maximum benefit. Initially, I actually tried their intro «Essentials» course for three days (for FREE which is $ 99!) and got my butt worked, but I had felt good about the workout and decided I needed a radical change to my lifestyle. Along with my membership (which is cheaper than others) I received a Tee-​shirt, a schedule/​journal book for workouts and a binder of the theory and praxis of the Paleo Diet and why it works to take your health to next level. I am so excited to come to each workout, as each session is thoughtfully planned out to work muscles systematically while using many diverse exercises. I am thrilled to recommend Crossfit Laguna Niguel to you! Oh, also, it is conveniently located too – right by Costco on Crown Valley!

I have been training with Matt and Leslie since September 15^th 2011. I now train 5 days a week at 7 am. This business is unique. Let me explain why:
1) They care very much for their clients and always take time to make sure proper form is used,
2) They provide a complete full body workout in each session,
3) Each session is part of a well defined training sequence designed to get results,
4) The training is integrated with the right diet,
5) The facility is always clean and has brand new equipment.
6) This is a very supportive environment without the attitude commonly found at other CrossFit facilities
I encourage anyone who wants to get in the best shape of their life to contact Matt or Leslie today.
If you read this and want to talk to me — just ask Matt or Leslie and they can arrange it.
I stand behind this business because they operate with integrity and truly want to make a difference in the lives of their clients.
I am doing a 90 day challenge and as part of it I am documenting it. Here is a recent video I made at the training center:
UPDATE: Here are some RESULTS I have achieved:
Ray Stendall — Business Consultant /​Speaker /​Author

GREAT box! Awesome facility and helpful friendly coaches… owner Matt allowed me to drop in on a couple WODs while I was visiting family nearby and I felt right at home. If you are in the Laguna area this is your gym, check them out!

This place is awesome! Everything is brand new, super clean, and such a GREAT space! I have dropped into a few classes while visiting the area and will keep coming back whenever I am there. The owners are very organized, easy going and friendly. They keep the place very well maintained and furnished with everything you could need. I currently compete at a high level in Crossfit and they were very accommodating to my training needs. Head coach Patt worked one on one with me to improve some of my technique and I won’t forget it. His programming for the place is amazing! He is a very through and attentive coach, it was really helpful. The assistant coach Danae is a movement genius, she could explain things happening in the body during movement like no one else can. She really made it easy to understand the why and how Crossfit movements are done.
All in all this place is one of my favorite boxes, the coaches are great, you couldn’t ask for a better facility, and the prices are good. Check it out you won’t be sorry!