CrossFit Long Beach

Fernando Alcantara — very unprofessional– recommend you attend a customer focus class. I dropped by and watched a class for 30 mins. Noting I would need an evaluation and he was busy with an appointment, he would not give me a number to arrange an appointment, however after carrying out an informal interview for 20 mins and pushing a personal coaching plan, I informed him that I was only interested in the group classes, however would attend (like everyone else) for the evaluation. Still he would not give any information on the program, times and costs. After I gave him an example saying that if the program was a $ 1000.00 a month, I would not be able to attend. He informed me that the program was a $ 1000.00 a month.
I hope the owner reads this post — completely unprofessional and unacceptable rude behavior (missing out on myself & my wife possibly joining) — as long as I would have worked with the other coaches !!
I will ensure that my feelings about this gym are shared with a number of my other friends who are also looking

I LOVE crossfit! Super friendly coaches, super friendly people and just overall awesome. They know what they’re doing and I actually look forward to coming here and working out. You will not feel out of place here, everyone is here for the same reason — to sweat! It’s hard and painful in the best way possible. It hurts so good!

I’ve been attending the beginner class at CFLB for a little over a month now and really love it. Let me just say how scared and timid I was to even try crossfit. The moment I walked in, my fears went away because the coaches, members, and owners are really awesome people that greet you and welcome you in with open arms. No pretentiousness, no I’m an annoying meat head, lol! It’s such an amazing community of people that are very supportive and cheer you on throughout your journey. I feel as though I actually look forward to the grueling workouts, but don’t be scared because honestly you go at your own pace and do what you can. No one is going to scream at you, but hey if you want to be screamed at I’m sure that can be arranged, ha! You’ll be encouraged and supported in a great environment. CFLB is my place to let all the stress out and I feel amazing afterwards too. Not to mention the transformation of my body, my mind, and my soul. And, yes it is pricey, but it’s worth it because you gain so much more than you could ever imagine. Try it, you won’t regret it!!!

Just celebrated my one MONTH membership at CFLB. After attending World’s Best Boot Camp at this location I knew I wanted to be a part of such a wonderful community. CFLB has dramatically changed my lifestyle and mind set.
Coaches listen to your needs for modifications and focus on quality of each individuals performance.
Can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Thanks Chad & Gina!

Just celebrated my 3 year anniversary. Still really enjoy working out at CFLB. Great coaches that are always at the ready to assist you in making sure your doing the movements correctly. Everyone’s friendly and encouraging. What I enjoy the most is that every day is a different and challenging workout.
As before I still recommend this box to anyone interested in crossfit or a change from your typical gym.
Fun challenging workouts that keep one on their toes. If interested give it a try, if your apprehensive try the bootcamp. I’ve heard only good things and have seen several bootcampers move on to the crossfit workouts.

This place is great! You always get an excellent workout and everyone is kind and encouraging. There is no pressure if you cannot do certain things, they will help to find variations so you don’t feel left out.

I started Crossfit almost 5 years ago not being able to do a single pull-​up on my own and being scared of the free weights at 24 Hour Fitness. It didn’t take long before I became confident in myself doing anything from bench press to squats, and it really was the help of all the coaches at Crossfit Long Beach that enabled me. They have built a great community of coaches and just regular people who sweat and laugh for an good (and sometimes tough) hour.
Though the main point that sets Crossfit Long Beach apart is the attitude towards health and fitness – it’s not all about doing the heaviest weight or finishing a workout the fastest. They really encourage people to eat healthy, learn proper form on movements, and just improve on oneself. That’s what keeps me coming back!

I’ve been a member at CrossFit Long Beach for almost 5 years and I’ve seen this CrossFit gym grow from the size of garage to a giant warehouse; from 40 members to close to 300; from a handful of coaches to a dozen or so; from the bare essential equipment to the everything you could want; but one thing has remained consistent and allowed this CrossFit gym to grow and succeed and that is the owners, Chad and Gina. It is their passion, dedication, knowledge, and kindness that are the heart of this gym and the key to its success. These same traits are shared by everyone who coaches and works there. I know there are now many CrossFit options available with varying degrees of passion, equipment and knowledge, I recommend you try CrossFit Long Beach first and experience CrossFit at its best, no other gym will compare. And, the members, can’t forget them, they are friendliest bunch of dedicated peeps that cheer on each other, help each other and want each other to improve and succeed!

I have been a member at CFLB for 2 years and I must say that it is everything you need to have when it comes to a cross fit community. I am not going to compare CFLB to any other places I have worked out at because it would be unfair to any of the other places… The coaching at CFLB is great, does not matter whether you are a beginner or you have been doing cross fit for ages. The coaches will challenge you while making sure you are doing things the correct way! I cannot say that about any other place… I am sad I have to leave due to relocation, but I will always have CFLB in my mind… I would recommend it to anyone any day!!! I will miss my box!!!

Great gym with supportive and fun trainers as well as members. Giant facility with top notch equipment. Only reason I left is because I moved, I recommend it.

I had my first experience with crossfit from CFLB. ALL (no exaggeration) the coaches are very knowledgable and extremely helpful from day 1. The culture of this place is how every box should be. Not only did I lose 45lbs in a matter of 6months, i was the fittest I have ever been. Unfortunately, I had to move away far from the area and had to leave this wonderful box. It was honestly my loss. I am currently attending the biggest box I have ever set my foot into BUT the program, the people just doesn’t come close to what I had experience in CFLB. Keep up the great work coaches!!! And to my fellow xfitters… Keep The PRs coming! Withdrawals… I miss this place!

It is hard to find a CrossFit box as good as my home box, but these guys are just as good.
I had been in Long Beach for work and wanted to get a workout in. I found CrossFit Long Beach online. The website was pretty informative and they had lots of positive reviews. So I gave it a shot.
First off, the regulars at this box were very welcoming. I had no problem fitting into their routine. Lots of the regulars came up and introduced themselves and welcomed me in. The coaches were just as inviting.
The most important thing about this box and which makes it as good as my own is their attention to warm up. A lot of boxes I have been to through you right into the workout with very little warm up. CFLB spend the time doing warm up, stretching and rolling out. This was a great way to get into the WOD. This, to me, shows they care about their members and just don’t try to get in and get out.
I hope to come back and visit again.

Having done Cross Fit since 2008 and when CFLB was owned by Travis. CFLB was the first gym in the 562 area at this point.
I moved back to Long Beach recently, and inquired on membership rates and how to go about attending. Chad emailed me back and insisted I attend a full month of intro classes.
C’mon really? I have been doing Cross Fit since that box opened. I even explained to him that I have a Level 1 and USAW Cert. but hey he lost my business and my recommendation to friends.
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CFLB is way over priced compared to neighboring Cross Fit boxes and not worth it in my opinion.

As I’ve passed my 1 year anniversary, I probably should give CFLB some props. I started out as someone was was completely out of shape, overweight, and had never lifted a weight in my life. You can’t imagine how nervous I was to do my first intro session. Long story short: lost 30#, can fit into clothes I thought were complete goners, and can perform physical feats I never thought I would be able to.
Great coaches. Great members. Everyone is friendly and the vibe is very welcoming. Also a giant space with plenty of gear and space to get your sweat on.

I joined CrossFit Long Beach (CFLB) more than a year ago and they continue to surprise me with the way they improve their facility and make advancements in the fitness world. The owners Chad and Gina provide amazing support and have created a very friendly and comfortable environment for anyone to work out in. When I started, I was heavyset and overwhelmed by the idea of elite fitness, but the owners and coaches catered to where I was at physically and a year later the progress I have made is pretty unbelievable. I have lost 50 pounds and lost inches upon inches all over my body. Aside from that, my energy levels have skyrocketed from my lifestyle change and my idea about fitness and health in general has transformed. The gym participates in healthy lifestyle challenges periodically through out the year and they are an awesome way to push yourself physically and mentally. The support from the gym community is very present and people you lift with become your friends and cheer you on until the end.
The gym is very large and not much like a «box» at all. They are fully equipped with CrossFit gear and also have a store inside where they sell apparel, paleo friendly snacks, equipment, books and ect. They also find it important to become involved with the community so local runs and the like are encouraged and often participated in by the gym.
If you want to change your idea of healthy living, while making awesome friends and using great equipment this is your gym! They are always revamping this place just for us. Come join the fun!

It’s been 2 years since I joined CFLB. For me to have stuck with a fitness program for 2 years is an accomplishment itself. I get bored easily and have tended to go from one fitness program to another in the past. CFLB has worked for me because:

1) Amazing owners!
First of all, the owners, Gina and Chad have created a space where everyone feels welcomed and supported. They are constantly tweaking the space, changing the programming, and creating new challenges to motivate and push everyone to the next fitness level. Not only do they vary the types of workouts, but they are really knowledgeable about how diet and exercise work together. They know how to inspire and educate members to change their eating habits without being pushy.
2) Amazing coaches/​members!
Another reason I keep going back for more is because of the knowledgeable coaches and friendly members at this gym. There’s a great community of fun-​loving, like-​minded people who support and push each other. There are athletes of all levels, ages, and about the same number of males and females. Love, love, love the diversity! The coaches learn your name on the very first day and take good care of you. I feel like I have become part of a fitness family here.
3) Amazing results!
And lastly, you get results. Yes, a regular gym membership was much cheaper, but I had hit a plateau. In 2 years at CFLB, I have made more progress than all my gym membership years combined. I’m stronger now than I ever was in my 20s or 30s! I did my first ever strict pull-​up after about 6 months. And to think that I was the girl in high school who couldn’t even hang on the bar for more than 3 seconds…
Check out CFLB’s website and read some «Success Stories» for yourself!

I am a recent Crossfit LB member — and I love it so much I thought it deserved my very first Unilocal review! Following is a sampling of what makes this place a gem for me:
1) In the past, I have done various other workouts such as pilates, yoga, spin, and traditional gyms. I would be really consistent with attendence for a few weeks and eventually lose interest. However, at Crossfit LB the workouts are always dynamic and different. My interest is maintained, and I always look forward to going back.
2) In other forums, I never really pushed myself to go out of my comfort zone and do more challenging work. At Crossfit LB — the coaches really get to know your individual strength and limits, and always encourage you to do a little more each day. (If I were always left to my own devices, I’d be doing modified knee pushups for perpetuity :))
3) My career requires a really difficult and unpredictable schedule — at times disabling me from being able to go as much as I would like. The coaches here keep track of your attendence, they check in with you to make sure you are doing well and to get you back in. It really motivates you to find the time.
4) Lastly, Crossfit LB has been really accomodating for me. I recently injured my hand (unrelated kitchen accident) and they were awesome enough to put my account on hold until I’m patched up and able to get back to working out. It was a no hassle process.
In sum — I can see myself doing Crossfit long term, and am so thankful I found such a welcoming and challenging place.

Today is my one year anniversary! I couldn’t be happier with my progress so far. A year after the Mrs got me to join with her, I’ve gone down three pants sizes and lost about 30 lbs, but more important than what I’ve lost are the things I’ve gained.
I’ve gained the ability to do things that I thought weren’t physically possible for me like lift 330 lbs, do clapping push ups, climb a rope, flip a tractor tire, and run a 5k just for the hell of it. I couldn’t even do a single pull up before CrossFit Long Beach. I gained the know-​how to eat healthy. And I think most surprisingly, I gained is a community. I have family and friends and now I have a CrossFit family. A group of people that care about their health and fitness and have an unending ability to encourage you to try your hardest. Chad and Gina (the owners) have really built something special here. The one thing that I was really worried about in joining a CrossFit gym was that it was going to be filled with testosterone fueled meat heads that make up for their inferiority complex by flexing their muscles and misogyny. The vibe at CFLB is the opposite of that. The vibe is welcoming and fun.
I’ve had gym memberships in the past and my weight has fluctuated. I pretty much threw my money away for years, and I could never afford a personal trainer. What I really like about CFLB is that it’s somewhere in between a regular gym and a personal trainer. With class sizes that don’t go over fifteen people you get the kind of attention that you’d think of with a personal trainer but at a fraction of the cost. You also get the comradery you’d get with a gym class, only I don’t think I would have ever wanted to hang out with the people from past gyms. I would, however, hang out with my CFLB peeps any day of the week. Joining CFLB has been the best decision I’ve made about my health and I would encourage anyone to check it out. It’s definitely the best way to prepare for the zombie apocalypse. Plus you get to say things like, «I’m gonna hit the box and work on my snatch».

CHANGE YOUR LIFE:
Your performance at work, will improve
Your sense of awareness, will be heightened
When you pick up things (grocery bags, luggage when traveling, backpacks), they will seem like nothing to you…
You will sleep better — Like a ROCK!
Your diet, will improve
Your ability to boogie /​dance moves, will improve
At night, when you are relaxing and sipping Makers Mark on the rocks (on nights when you are not going to Crossfit the following moanin’), and watching episodes of Spartacus (Season 1 only), the Makers Mark will taste better than you are use to and really relax you /​makes you feel nice…
When you get up from the coach your Girlfriend will smack your a** (which will make a loud sound) then she’ll say, «I like that»…
If any of the above sound appealing to you I encourage you to join CFLB and attend regularly. You will love it. They will treat you like family.
Highest Unilocal rating available. 50 stars plus.

If you are looking to join a gym and have been told about Crossfit Long Beach and are here looking for recommendations, I can tell you one definite thing: every member of this gym will tell you that it is worth every penny.
I have been a member of Crossfit Long Beach for 3 months now and I now cannot imagine my life without Crossfit or Crossfit Long Beach.
But, before joining Crossfit Long Beach, you must understand first of all, what Crossfit is. Crossfit is not a workout; it is a culture. The athletes that contribute their sweat to this gym have health and fitness on the forefront of their minds. Crossfit is not about how we look, but, what we as athletes can do as a whole. How we look is a result of Crossfit and not the end-​result.
With that said, fitness is what will bring you to this gym, but the personality and togetherness that our members have is what will keep you coming back. Everyone makes everyone feel at home and as part of a family. When another member finds success, we all revel in the success with them. The coaching is nurturing and never judgmental. No one ever makes you feel less than you are. If anything, every member of Crossfit Long Beach cheers for you and wants nothing more than to see you succeed.
That, for me is what keeps me coming back to this gym. The camaraderie, the light-​competition among members and the feeling of belonging to an elite group of people.
This gym is not for the feint of heart or for those who don’t take their fitness seriously. But, if you are up to the challenges and want to be apart of great group of fit and healthy people, Crossfit Long Beach is for you.