Crossfit Lomita

This is a great crossfit gym and I wanted to give credit where its due. The staff and owner/​coach Joe are really dedicated and try to make everyone feel welcomed and foster a team environment. I particularly like the personalized approach they take where reinforcement is important and they continue to coach you on «moves you should already know. «The people are fun too so overall I recommend this gym.

The explosion of Crossfit has led to an oversaturation in the market, with more Crossfit boxes than Starbucks. Each box has members that are intensely loyal to the one they attend and the ones who take the time to leave a Unilocal review will inevitably give it 5 stars. So with so many Crossfits to choose from, and all have the same rating and prices, how does one decide which one to go to?
The answer is actually easy. Take the time to visit the ones you are considering. Each box has a different vibe and culture. I’ve been doing Crossfit for a little over 3 years now, and I’ve dropped in at different ones in the neighborhood and out of state as well. I’ve noticed a trend in boxes focusing on either competitions or community. Frankly, the ones that are all about competition are pretty douchey and many of them are basically just frat houses, with a bunch of guys trying to out-​bro each other. Of course, if that’s your thing, then good for you. The boxes that focus on community building are generally more welcoming and their members have greater diversity in fitness levels.
The culture of a box is set by the owner/​management and you couldn’t find a better one than Joe. Joe has been very active in the Crossfit community, and is well respected as both an athlete and all around great guy. He dropped into my box last year to do Murph with us on Memorial Day and even though he didn’t know a soul, he jumped right in and introduced himself and was encouraging everyone as if he had been there for years. When he had his grand opening, we went out to show our support. He turned his grand opening into a fundraiser for a breast cancer charity. If that doesn’t tell you how great a guy he is, I don’t know what will. Joe is all about community, but that does not mean his members are crappy competitors. Joe has found that balance of providing great programming for competitive athletes while also showing everyone else that they can also do Crossfit.
I was a member of a box whose owner only cared about making money. Sadly, you will run into those, but not here. Joe is the real deal… you won’t regret being a member here!

Crossfit Lomita is a great box. From Programming, trainers, and support from members. They really focus on there athletes and goals. I recommend this box for anyone starting or seasoned CF Athlete.

Great coaching. Knowledgeable and attentive. But the best part is the encouragement and enthusiasm that flows here. Everyone is treated the same. They’re no favorites. It is truly a team environment here. I can’t think of a better place to develop as an athlete. Or best yet, to become a better person

As the queen of lazy, I found it pretty amazing that there was a gym that I actually wanted to keep going to. It’s not an average gym where you have gym bunnies and big armed bros with tiny legs; no, this is different. The encouragement you receive from the staff and members is amazing. No one is trying to make anyone feel bad for not being fast or strong. It’s very a very positive environment and it has been a way for me to reduce my anxiety. I’ve made amazing friends here that I know will be lifelong friendships. This was the best decision I ever made. I’ve never felt more happy or more confident than I do now. The owners are more than hospitable and very funny which is awesome.

I’ve been coming to Crossfit Lomita since October 2015 and I can’t say enough about how amazing my experience has been. It’s not the biggest gym, and it’s not filled with all kinds of expensive equipment. You come here for the people. Everyone has been super supportive and made my transition into crossfit seamless (though not without buckets of sweat). The true value of Crossfit Lomita, however, lies in their coaching staff. Coach Joe is inspiring, motivating, and has just the right amount of corny jokes to keep things lighthearted if you’re having a tough day in the gym. Coach Luis is always looking out for my form and helping me tweak my technique so I’m staying safe while getting the most out of my workout. Overall I love it here and I recommend this gym to anyone looking to get into crossfit or who is seeking a more challenging, yet welcoming, gym environment.

Great training and awesome people. They make you feel like part of the family.
All levels of physical fitness are welcome and they even come up with a notification if your injured or just not there yet.

I have to say that this place isn’t like a normal gym or other CrossFit box. I like the owner Joe and the way that he scales the workouts for people who are new or are not fully capable of doing a «RX» workout is great. This place is not all about who can lift the most weight or someone trying to outdo the next person. I have been coming here for a while and it’s mostly about results. Get that sweat going and burn a lot of calories at the same time. I personally have lost about 20 lbs since coming here and have gotten stronger. I can say that the coaches are great and the fact that they have Open Gym times throughout the day really helps when the days I would not be able to make it to the classes. They have early classes at 5 a.m. for the early birds and classes that end at 8:30 pm. I love this place!

This was my first crossfit gym and will continue to be. Coach Luis has energy through the roof and is knowledgable; also eager to help. The same goes for Melissa, the Power Lifting Coach. She is a sweetheart and strives on perfecting form to help athletes get stronger. Last but not least, Joe is a great programmer and an experienced coach with years in this business, and is a great go to for any questions. I was also drawn to the family friendly, and family like environment here, which makes this place feel like another home. Come here for results and to join a close knit community of people who care whole heartedly for your fitness.

I’m biased, but gotta say its the best gym for me. Clean, great results, fun, energetic, and the people/​culture is the best part. Lots of good ones out there, but when one feels like home it just is what it is.

Woo! I’ve never been the first the review a business but I felt compelled to because I really like this gym and it deserved a shining first review!
I’m new to this gym about 3 weeks or so, my sister turned me on to this gym because she was loving the results she was getting. I started coming here with her and now we have the whole family signed up (well almost all of it). After spending this last year recovering from a knee injury and not being able to work out it’s been hard to get inspired again. Although I was completely beat after the first session I couldn’t wait to return, Coach Joe really makes you feel welcomed and sticks by your side if you’re a newbie. He even gives me alternate workouts if he knows it will bother my knee!
Everyone is really super friendly and nice and it’s not intimidating at all which I find at a lot of specialized gyms. The environment and class style really creates a team feel and you end up feeling like not only did you just work out super hard but you just hung out with a bunch of buddies.
I already feel better but definitely have ways to go and can’t wait to see the progress!
thank you Crossfit Lomita!