CrossFit 858 Mission Gorge

Ian is amazing! Great coach /​trainer who really cares about his team. For a beginner class I highly suggest seeing him.
The facility is always clean (mats mopped after WODs) and the equipment is is great condition.

I joined this box about a month back on a great promotion they were running. I was drawn to CFMG by their Instagram account because one of my friends was tagged in a video showcasing an accomplishment he made. This box really has a sense of community and everyone here was super friendly.
The owner Ian is a great guy and super knowledgeable! I had paid my membership in full for three months and when he found out I was leaving, he made some accommodations that really helped me out. If I ever move back to San Diego, I will be joining here again! Thanks again CFMG!

I have been training at Crossfit Mission Gorge since April of 2013. Above all, the coaches are some of the best in the business! Crossfit workouts are often technique intensive and the coaches ensure the athletes are performing the lifts safely and efficiently.
Prior to Crossfit, I experienced intermittent sharp pains in my lower back and shoulders. Within the first 2 month at Crossfit Mission Gorge, those pains were gone. I made significant strength improvements in the first month and continue to strive for personal records as well.
There is a tremendous support community of members and coaches at Crossfit Mission Gorge. I not only enjoy my workouts, but the people as well.
If you are looking for a new box or interested in trying Crossfit, give Crossfit Missions Gorge a shot!

I spent many years spinning my wheels at a traditional gym not progressing and not looking forward to my workouts. After one year at CFMG, I have made huge gains in every lift and in my overall level of fitness. The coaches are very knowledgeable, the workouts are fun and challenging, and I have met a lot of awesome people here.

I’ve been crossfiting for a little over a year with a couple of months off in between. I’ve been back at it strong for a month now and I came to San Diego for work this week. I was looking for a box I could jump in for a few WODs. After emailing a few spots I chose this CFMG because they gave me a great deal on a weekly membership. I’ve done 2 WODs so far and I am as happy here as i am at my box back home. The instructors are there to help you work on your form/​technique and keep you motivated, the members are friendly, and they have top notch equipment. So if what ever reason you’re looking, I’d recommend giving this place a try.

Whether you’re looking to first get into crossfit, a seasoned crossfitter looking for a great gym, or in town for a few days looking for a drop-​in I would look no further than CFMG. I’ve been going here for a few years now and they gym continues to get better and better. When I first moved to SD looking to get into crossfit I tried a number of gyms in the area looking for a gym with a nice mix of people, good equipment, and knowledgable coaches. This place has it all with all the coaches being very helpful and motivating during each workout. Crossfit gyms are opening all over the place, with many lead by enthusiastic, yet very inexperienced owners/​trainers. This is part of the reason CF is getting a bad rap with trainers unprepared to coach people of multiple skill levels the complicated, technical movements within CF. This place is exactly the opposite, where each coach here has multiple years of experience leading instructive, safe, and motivating workouts. You will also not be able to beat the prices put out by this gym. This is especially important for SDSU students and young professionals like myself. So, tl;dr looking for an affordable crossfit gym with a great community lead by knowledgable coaches, look no further.

I have been going to CrossFit Mission Gorge since August of 2011. From my first day there until now I have enjoyed every second of it. The entire coaching staff makes a point to make new comers feel comfortable and welcome which is difficult when joining a new box and not knowing anyone. To go along with that, the members of the gym are awesome! Everyone is encouraging, helpful, welcoming, and kind. The community at this gym is unparalleled.
Ian (coach and owner) does a great job at programming. He mixes in long WOD’s, short Metcon’s, strength programming, skill programming and mobility into his weekly schedule he plans out for CFMG. Many CrossFit gyms you go to you see some people doing movements incorrectly but not here! The coaches take you through a dynamic warm up and focus on teaching whatever lifts or movements will be done that day thoroughly. Even in big classes they try to provide you with as much assistance and tips as they can.
Another notable thing about the gym is they are always coming up with ways to improve the gym and expand it so that its members can enjoy their time there. They also offer a monthly Saturday session that members can sign up for free to work on specific skill that they have chosen for that month.
Last but not least, they offer a free week pass to anyone looking to try the gym or see what CFMG is all about. Parking is easily accessible too! I suggest CFMG to anyone looking for an awesome gym with amazing members, and facilities!

Dropped in for a workout while on vacation. Ian the owner, allowed me to follow my own programming from my gyms weightlifting program. Helpful as hell, friendly staff and members. Support the box and buy some Schwag for the experience!

Sweet Box! Great trainers and extremely friendly staff! First time Free wod for affiliate members! $ 15 for drop in woders! The people here are very motivational and I highly recommend you attend an am class with Jessica (red)she rocks! No matter where you go, burpees still suck Now get your rear in gear and burn off them

EDIT: I am no longer at this gym, I loved my time at this gym, but there have been a lot of changes to the coaching staff, etc. since my review.
I started Crossfit in November of 2013, and without a doubt, it has been the best thing I have ever done for myself.
When I first started Crossfit at CFMG, I was going through a difficult period of my life and having Crossfit kept my mind occupied and my body in shape.
I really cannot say enough good things about this community. Every coach I’ve ever worked with has taught me something about myself and offered useful advice regarding some movement. The people inside the gym are just as fun outside of the gym and I have found that people who Crossfit, tend to have similar outlooks on life/​interests (We eat a lot).
In the (relatively) short time that I have done Crossfit, I have seen a tremendous change in my mental, physical, and emotional conditioning. I am stronger, faster, and more resilient than I have ever been in my life.
I’m looking forward to many more years of Crossfit and the amazing community of Crossfit Mission Gorge.

Finally!!! A SoCal Crossfit that is highly organized, structured, professional, and extremely friendly!!!

I absolutely love it here. I completed my first week and it was body aching amazing!!! I know that sounds crazy, but its a good ache in my body. Like the kind I know I’m doing this to better myself and push myself to limits I wouldnt do else where.
I have only had the pleasure of working with Ian (the owner), Tammy, and James. They are all different yet they are all motivational and encouraging! I am new to this entire experience and I do hope to get stronger from here on out. I dedicated a year to this box! I love one of their sayings on their shirts «Get comfortable being UNcomfortable»… über motivational!
The people who work out here are BEASTS! LOL… The people here are great! I still have yet to open up like I know I could, but it takes more then a week to dive in and learn everyones name! I’m excited to be a part of this CF family… Thanks for taking me in CFMG… I’m ready to DIE! LOL in a good way of course!!!
Happy JERKING!!! :)

PROS:
*got introduced to a lot of people some of who I now call my best friends.
*good facility with decent equipment.
*they run a good intergym competition.
CONS:
*to say the owner is unapproachable is an understatement. Seems to be disliked by that community.
*owners and some of the coaches are full of drama and cliquish — It’s basically high school all over again.
*classes would get so big that you didn’t get coaching.
Fine place to start out your Crossfit journey, but if you’re serious and want to focus or just not be surrounded by drama, I’d consider other local options.
UPDATE: CFMG Reported this review to Unilocal!Claiming I wasn’t an actual member or didn’t know this information from first hand experience — which is obviously a lie since I was a member for more than 2 years and competed AND volunteered on their behalf.
There’s definitely more to be said about this place, like oh you know, why most of their members left around February or how their remaining coaching staff decided to work for other (competitor) affiliates.
I will continue to update my review regardless of how many times it is reported.
I guess they’re trying to hide all of that dirty laundry that was aired out. Cheaters never prosper. «Get comfortable with being uncomfortable!» Ain’t that the truth.
PS. if you see good reviews on their account, check the dates– all from years back.