CrossFit Elysium

I miss this gym! Was training here for almost a year and had to move and it’s been so hard to find something like them. Great coaches with years and years of experience that are actively involved in Olympic lifting or train competitively and amazing programming! Not just the cookie cutter programming or the girls WODS and I love their strength cycles. I’ve improved so much here. Definitely an amazing gym

Just joined a couple of months ago and couldn’t be happier with the gym, trainers, and helpful people!

I love Elysium and was bummed to have to move. The coaches are knowledgeable, supportive and flexible with your schedule.

I love the community here! I haven’t ever been a part of such a diverse group of genuinely friendly people. You may be working out next to a new mom, a 20 year old college kid and a 45 year old science nerd
and the coaches will be able to scale the workout to everyones ability.
I have been attending classes regularly for a little over a year and am definitely much stronger and more fit than when I started, but the best part is that I love to work out! I used to drag myself to a Globo-​gym because I knew I was supposed to, but now I attend a gym with people who have become my best friends, and have actual fitness goals! It is so much easier to stay motivated when you are around other people who are motivated.
Not to mention the programming at Elysium is great. If you show up you will get stronger and more fit without having to think about which useless machine you are going to hop on.

I was quite disappointed with my experience at CrossFit Elysium.
Prior to dropping in last year, I shot them an email because I was interested in doing one of the open workouts there since I was traveling and needed to submit my score. Leon replied and sounded very nice and welcoming. He said to come in during open gym.
I did just that, but instead of Leon being there, Paul was there. I came in and he didn’t greet me right away. I had to approach him and explained what I needed. He had me sign a waiver and I very hesitatingly handed over my $ 20 drop-​in fee. He took it, but didn’t seem like he cared too much. He didn’t really show me around or anything. Just went back to doing his mobility.
I brought my brother-​in-​law with me, who, mind you, does not CrossFit. While I warmed up, Paul was on his phone, minding his business, not coaching me, etc. When I was ready to be judged, he kinda looked at me with a «WTF» expression. He asked if my brother-​in-​law was gonna judge me and I told him that he didn’t even do CrossFit and wouldn’t even know what to look for.
I wasn’t strong enough for this open workout because I was unable to achieve one rep of a clean and jerk not cuz of form, but because of strength. It was 95#, which is my BW. Anyway, Paul seemed much more receptive when he was judging me, but that was it. He coached me during my open workout, but I felt it wasn’t enough.
When regular clients came in, he was definitely more receptive to them.
I just felt very unwelcome at CrossFit Elysium and I don’t think I’d ever go back. Paul isn’t a great representation of what the community is about.

I’ve been actively going to Elysium for 4 months, after a brief trial period.
I’ve lost 30 pounds, 2 pant sizes, and need a whole new wardrobe. I really wish Leon and Paul would have told me that in addition to the cost of CrossFit, I’d have to buy all new clothes. I would have never joined!
What’s more, I have all of this extra energy all the time. It’s really annoying my coworkers. I wish I could go back to being that lazy person I was before Vlad, Glory, and Paul kicked the crap out of me each day.
Overall, they really set poor expectations. Had I known this would completely change my life for the better, I probably would have just joined 24 hr. I’m not ready for that kind of change.
You suck Elysium!

I love that all the negative reviews are by those that A) never actually came to this gym for any kind of long time and B) never actually started.
Sir, pretty sure you don’t have rhabdo. Do you even know the signs?
I’m a nurse practitioner that isn’t in to hurting herself and the coaches don’t push it either. Guess what? Working out hurts but not as much over time. I’ve been going to this gym for over a year now and all I’ve become is stronger and more fit. Not to say you can’t hurt yourself but you can’t fix stupid.

I will not be joining this gym because of Paul Estrada. I called here and my calls were not retuned. Since I just moved to the neighborhood and literally live two blocks away I just decided to go over there to get the information I needed (I was interested in the 3 80 $ Private sessions with unlimited classes for the month)
I came in and waited by the front desk. Someone I believe member a man was quite nice and said someone would help me shortly that was in the restroom.
Well he came out and seemed like he was trying to get me to leave the entire time. I even asked him do you want a new member? It was pretty bad it was like he just wanted me to leave. Maybe this gym is to full and there’s no room for new people. He rolled his eyes at me like he was a teenager! No Joke!
He gave me his card and said him or dolly could help me with the private session and to call to get something set up. Well… it all came together for me at this point. On the card it said Paul Estrada the SAME person who never returned my phone calls and I’m sure if I had made yet another call to this same number to set up a private my calls still wouldn’t have been returned. Even if they were there is no way I would come back after this experience.
I am a coach and have my own clients whom quite possibly would be very interested in joining the same place I end up. It won’t be here.
I called another crossfit (after my experience at Elysium because I didn’t look anywhere else at the time being so close assumed this is where I would be going I had already planned it but not now) that answered my call was very helpful explaining everything and even said this something PE probably has never heard in his life «Look forward to seeing you»

Ok, here’s the deal: If you want a posh gym with a sauna, jacuzzi, smoothy bar and people that will coddle you, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. If you are highly motivated by a team atmosphere and have a competitive spirit, this is the place for you. Coach L and P are very supportive and knowledgable about their craft. Their new space is fully loaded for everything you need get it on.
Unilocal is a tricky business. Why do we trust random people who might know dick from tom? Im in the fitness business and manage a club that fits the first description above and I LOVE coming to CrossFit Elysium. I know Dick and Tom and I would tell them if that want a good place to train they should go to CFE.

Fantastic instructors with tons of experience! BTW, Crossfit works… if you show up consistently and make decent food choices you will get in the best shape of your life!

I was excited to check this place out. Had heard good things about it. They advertise a free noon class on Sunday that I just went to. Found out the class was canceled for the day. I said its posted on the big sign out side. Was told I didn’t read the paper on the door in regular font that the class was canceled. You can come back next week. Stupid me!

Love this Crossfit. I have been to several others –one in downtown and the other at mission gorge — but this one always pushes me to my limits. Paul monitors you and gets to know you personally which is really helpful achieving my goals.

Lots of fun, and great work out — get ready to have your butt kicked! If you’re looking for a new gym you should give them a try.

CrossFit gyms are already a unique, and in my opinion, superior, training environment. The owners and trainers of CrossFit Elysium have taken it a step further and created an impressive facility, even within CrossFit standards.
Most classes I’ve attended comprise participants with a wide range of fitness levels and athletic goals, and the trainers were able to leverage their knowledge, experience, and expertise to tailor each class to the individual levels.
As a long-​time participant of CrossFit, I appreciate the passion, quality of programming, and community found at CrossFit Elysium.

I have been training at CrossFit Elysium since August 2010 (going on 7 months now) and I have nothing but praise for this gym and it’s coaches (Paul, Leon and Stacie).
Background: I was very active throughout high school and most of college but found myself not taking care of myself throughout grad school while working fulltime. After gaining 30 pounds, I decided to get back into shape. I hit the gym the way I used to but wasn’t really seeing any results. I had heard of «this crazy workout program called CrossFit» but was too afraid to start it (#1 because I thought I’d fail, #2 I knew it was more expensive that a standard membership to a corporate gym). My frustration with lack of results finally outweighed my fear and I joined Elysium.
All I can say is that decision changed my life. Crossfit works. However, I want to make it clear it does not work like a magic pill. You can not pay to have a membership here and not go and expect results. It will be hard… but you’ll love every minute of it at Elysium.
You’ll be sweating and working your butt off, whether this is your first time working out in 15 years or you’re a seasoned athlete. But you’ll also have three very supportive, awesome coaches cheering you along. making sure you are doing your best and giving yourself the credit you deserve for doing all this madness. You’ll also have a close knit Crossfit family, who you’ll look forward to working out with everyday.
As for my perspective on the price now? I would give up cable, my phone, my car, *everything*… before giving up my Elysium membership. It is *that* valuable to me. In fact, considering you get «personal training level attention» at each workout (classes are 1−6ish people), I can’t believe I ever considered it «expensive».
I’ve completely changed my body in the last 7 months and I’m so happy. I feel like I’m back to my athlete shape again. It feels really good to see the progress on the waistline and strength. It also feels good to have everyone else see it too («oh my god! you look great. have you been working out?»…“haha. ohhhh yeah, you have no idea.”) I also can’t believe the progress I’ve seen all the other Elysium members make. It’s truly inspirational to see what my Elysium friends are capable of.
If Crossfit/​Elysium peaks your interest in the slightest bit, don’t be scared. I HIGHLY recommend stopping by and chatting with Paul and looking at all the awesome pictures of members on the walls, or stop by for the free community workouts (Sundays @ noon).
I love this place.

Great gym with very knowledgeable trainers who tailor workouts to your fitness goals. Never tried crossfit until I went to their free sessions on Sundays. Truly opened my eyes to a whole new way to workout!

I have been a competitive cyclisy for nearly 15 years. During this time I would work out at a large chain type gym. While I got some results, I never felt I was maximizing my workouts. Several months ago I met the owners of CrossFit Elysium. Having never heard of Cross Fit I was curious as to how beneficial it could be in not only helping me improve my on the bike performance, but also build an upper body and do away with the scranny cyclist build. I joind CrossFit after doing one of their free sunday workouts and I was spent after a short 20 minute session. This is coming from a guy who can race at 30 mph for 2 hours and sprint at 40mph. Needless to say I was humbled. I have been attending for a a week now and am surprised how weak I am not too mention how unfit. I can’t wait to see some results and surprise my fiancé this summer when we hit the beach and imy arms are strong versus two pieces of string.