Sundown CrossFit

I went to 6 gyms in the San Jose /​Los Gatos area and this was by far the best one I found. I’m picky about gyms because I want a balance of organized coaching, mobility work, and programming that is sensitive to the members. I want to leave every night feeling like I left nothing behind, but I want to be able to sustain that workload without risking injury. I think this gym walks that fine line perfectly.

Amazing community, awesome programming, and even better coaching! They offer olympic weightlifting classes, yoga, Ladies barbell club, and Crossfit Kids! You even get a free week trial period!

Alright so let me start with saying I was a crossfit non believer. I thought it was a fad and was pretty closed minded on the idea of it.
My boyfriend joined first and tried time after time to get me to join but I really did not care to. So one day we made a bet and part of it was to try Crossfit for a week. I complied to the bet and I lost and I ended up at Sundown Crossfit.
My first impression: Small gym with a lot of poles and barbells (I’m use to the 24 hours set up). My first coach was Jeff and he went through the motions little by little and taught me how do the basics. Next coach I met was Todd who was also patient with my beginner status. The coaches have their own way of coaching for sure. Jeff is a bit more laid back with his teachings but still makes sure your doing the right motions. Todd has more a boot camp type of teaching. You never know what your warm up will be and pushes you to new extremes. I’ve only seen Suzie like twice and both times super informative in her training technique. Matt is a bit more chill but pushes you as well, but to me it doesn’t matter who the coach is cause they are all awesome and at the end of the day they will all push you in a good way! Sometimes you need someone to yell at you to make yourself better!
The rest of the members are supportive and always helping you out and cheering you on! It honestly feels like your working out with a group of friends that just want to help you. I’m lucky to say I go to this gym and I actually enjoy crossfit! It kicks my ass everyday and I’m sore all the time but it feels good to know that I’m getting stronger and fit by the day. It’s been 7 months and I’ve reach new levels everyday!
I definitely recommend this gym to everybody. Beginners and experienced athletes. The atmosphere is fun the coaches are always pushing you. If your on the fence the worst that can happen is that you end up sore from one hour of working out!

Before Sundown, I went to another xfit gym and ending up leaving because the coaching staff was difficult to work with. Sundown — has been a complete –180 and I have enjoyed every minute I have spent in the gym for the past 10 months.
It’s a great community of people who are working to make themselves better — mentally, physically, emotionally — everyone pushes each other and supports one another in the workouts. The coaching staff is great — Todd, Jeff, Matt, Suzie, Heather — they all work hard and want you to succeed in reaching your goals.
I love SD and what it has to offer. If you’re looking to join a great xfit gym — go check this one out!

My friends go here
I visited them,
Coach was so nice to us, and made us fit in, this was my second Crossfit gym
Had a great 7am warm up
800m 20 wall balls and 30 kettle swings 4 rounds
So fun great class great people
And did pull up progressions
Love there set up, gym is super clean and organized
Great place for a wod!

Excellent coaches, excellent place and well equipped. There is ample space for working out and for running around the block. The management (Todd and Jeff, they are the coaches too) is great and they continually keep improving the place. Workout programs for classes are really great and fun, at the same time they are intense too.

I had a great experience in the months I had at Sundown. The coaches are very helpful and encouraging regardless of your level of experience with Crossfit. It’s overall a great community at Sundown, and I would recommend it to anyone!

Awesome CrossFit gym, great space– and the coaches are top notch. I have been training here almost two years– and I regularly travel. I always drop in at other gyms, and I am always happy to come home to Coach Jeff, my wide open gym (something hard to find in the south bay) and the best group of athletes anyone would want to train with. If you are looking for a CrossFit gym in the area, I recommend dropping in for a class and seeing how awesome the facility is.

If you want to try crossfit and have never done it before like myself, Sundown is a great place to start!
Let me begin by saying I do not lift weights, have little upper body strength, and I doubt my ability to do 5 true push-​ups. Crossfit and me are like oil and vinegar… we don’t mix. But you know what? Sundown CrossFit made it work between us.
My coach for the day was Jeff and he was awesome. Our class had 8 students with 3 newbies (myself included) and he showed us proper technique before all exercises from rowing to burpees and he had us show him our proper form before we dove into an exercise. Todd is the other coach and although I haven’t been coached by him myself, I have heard he is equally as great. Additionally, the other people in my class were friendly with helping us newbies too.
Before my first class, I was nervous because everyone I know who does crossfit seems to be a regular. If it hadn’t been for the two coworkers joining me for class that morning, I most likely would have bailed. But I didn’t and I am VERY thankful for that. The atmosphere at Sundown is welcoming and laid-​back and everyone understands that you may be new, but they all started there too.
Oh and don’t let me forget about that workout. Crossfit is difficult to do but I have never felt more satisfied.

Great Crossfit gym! I dropped in for a class while I was in town for business. I have only been doing crossfit for about two months, so I still consider myself a newbie! The trainer was absolutely amazing and very helpful helping me correct my form through various exercises. The people in class were also very friendly and helpful. I felt right at home. If I lived jn the area this would definitely be one of my top selections for crossfit box.

I have been coming here since their opening and I must say that the strides they have taken to make this place a better place is phenomenal. There are constantly new toys to play with and with the help of coaches and experienced crossfitters there next to me have allowed me to improve my weaknesses throughout the past 7 months. The classes are not too crowded so you can get good coaching and the people are vibrant and friendly. Anyone that is looking to change their fitness goals, this place I definitely recommend.
Pro’s: Good coaching, always something different to do each day, good looking people ;) They push you to grow and get better at a pace they know is suitable for your athletic ability and truly want to help the community.
Cons: This is a con but a pro in itself. There is still much to do with the space they have. As for showers and what not, it is still on their to do list, but the potential the space allows them will be amazing once it is finished.

For those 40 somethings reading this post… I think you can agree we have a critical eye to where we spend our money, we have little patience for the young and dumb, and we recognize quality when we see it and applaud it! Why Five stars:
1. Coaches are GREAT — Knowledgeable, Technical, Instructive, Humble, Friendly and Welcoming, they have a knack of squeezing out your very best without you even knowing it! Visit the Box — I know you will vote in agreement.
2. Box Size — Spacious, Clean and Tidy. Enough said!
3. Box Atmosphere — A big family encouraging and looking out for each other!
4. Location — Perfect, offering on site Parking with plenty of overflow options.
5. Equipment — Clean (and kept) and New!
6. After the WOD not one person seems to leave Sundown without that «I got nailed, but I nailed it today» smile!
The intention of this post is to talk to those folk who are exploring Crossfit, you don’t have to be fit to start at Sundown it is what you pay to achieve while at Sundown (and you will get fit!), do not think about being intimidated about the workouts and other folk around you — Sundown has a natural, glad your here, fun atmosphere. Do not be concerned about over aggressive, twitchy Coaches… Jeff and Todd are great and interchangeable — no matter who is coaching you that day, you are just glad one of them is there to confirm your work ethic. They are top notch!!! Give it a shot!

Great place to get fit. I dropped-​in while traveling through the area and was welcomed by friendly, knowledgeable coaching; large, clean workout spaces, and a warm community working together in the pursuit of elite fitness.
Pro:
There is a chiropractor on site who was able to explain the «why» in the CrossFit movements being taught by the coach.
Con:
No showers. More of a luxury, but important to note for those looking for a met con while traveling or during the lunch break.

The coaches are really nice but they will push you to try your absolute best. It’s a very clean environment and the people that go are very nice and help encourage you too. In 15 minutes I get a more intense workout than a full hour at the gym. It’s a little scary at first but everyone is very helpful here! Just get off your butt and join sundown crossfit!!!

Brand new clean space that is much more than the average Crossfit gym. Crossfit can be intimidating for a beginner, but the coaches here make you instantly feel like part of the family!

I have been working out at Sundown since the day they opened their door. I use to work out one on one in a CrossFit environment, never feeling confident to join the classes. Once Sundown started classes I decided to try them out (with a little push from the coaches). The coaches are truly there to make you better and support your goals. I have learned so much from Jeff and Todd the coaches there, along with other more experienced cross fitters.
The members really make you feel like you are part of their family, the care about you and hold you accountable if you miss classes (if you want that). The times work out so well, I have a flexible schedule, but knowing if I have a meeting that there are other classes to make really help me not stress about not making it our being really late.
The equipment is very nice and all new, I am always able to find what I need to get a workout with.
I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to get a good WOD in or even to learn CrossFit, you will truly become a member for life like me.