CrossFit Palo Alto - Mountain View, California

Ed S.

I joined a year ago and it's been a great experience, as advertised. Crossfit does work, even in only two hours a week I am much more functionally fit than I was when I started - at the orientation, Tim asked "is there anyone who can't run?" and I thought about raising my hand. Now I know I can run - as well as get down on the floor to play with grandkids, get up, lift things, etc. Great community of people with a perfect balance of high standards and supportive environment for all levels.

Oliver B.

Great drop-in experience. Really welcoming community and the coach (Tim) was focused on my technique and gave me great cues on push jerk I can practice at home.

You do need to let them know you're coming in advance and pre-register, but Tim was responsive and the process was easy.

Kyla F.

I've belonged to three different CrossFit gyms, and CrossFit Palo Alto is hands down my favorite and the best I've experienced in terms of community, quality of coaching and programming. Tim is a super knowledgable, very professional, and will meet you where you're at whether it's your first fitness class ever or you've been working out for years. I really appreciate his emphasis on making CrossFit a sustainable practice and part of your weekly routine. He keeps the workouts challenging, varied and interesting. I been amazed by how much stronger and more physically capable I feel just from going to class twice a week. I highly recommend checking this gym out!

Shikha W.

This was a great gym for a drop in. I was able to sign up for class easily online ahead of time. Tim (owner/coach) is really experienced and knowledgeable. The people were friendly and very welcoming and the gym was organizing and well equipped. Looking forward to my next visit.

Evi-Lynn B. Y.

I started CrossFit a year ago to improve my strength for Spartan OCR Races.

I was happy to find a welcoming community of all types of individuals at CrossFit Palo Alto. It was nice to find folks of all ages and abilities. I enjoy that all the workouts can be scaled to your ability level. Plus, CrossFit keeps me interested, because of the variety of exercises and workouts and I am always learning something new or have the ability to improve.

I have definitely gained strength in all areas, which has helped me with my running and ability to complete obstacles.

Working out with a community has kept me motivated and accountable with my own training. I have enjoyed participating in the CrossFit Open and a MURPH workout.

Spencer H.

I'm not a stereotypical fitness fanatic. I've dabbled noncommittally to all kinds of physical activities over the years like foot races and daily commuter cycling. I even tried Crossfit once when I lived on the east coast. All of these activities were of course very beneficial. But this time it's different.

I've been attending Crossfit Palo Alto consistently 3x per week for 2.5 years. And without a doubt it has quantifiably made me stronger. I know because we keep meticulous personal journals where we document every exercise and every weight lifted. The result is I can pick-up and move much heavier weights than I could 3 years ago.

I've also seen qualitative gains as well. Primarily, I JUST MOVE BETTER NOW. It's improved my mobility / range of motion, it's made me a better skier, a better golfer, a better runner and I'm convinced it's made me a better father and husband as well.

Lakshmi K.

I joined CrossFit Palo Alto in November 2020. Before joining I read all the reviews here and hope I can add my two cents for the folks considering this workout place...

I would like to share my honest feedback with you. I regret NOT joining this gym sooner in my life. I live within a couple of minutes' drive from the gym -- I have seen the folks work out umpteen number of times, but never took the leap. And the reason was just sheer fear. I wish I had not listened to my inner voice or friends and family who advised that cross-fit is for athletes, a very intense workout routine, maybe difficult with my arrhythmia.......:).

Even with a month and half of the routine workout -- I can feel a remarkable difference. It may be too early to say -- I usually get a version of a light arrhythmia when I exert in certain movements -- but I have not had one in the last month and a half.

If there is one thing that is positive about the pandemic -- I can say it's the decision to join the gym! I am incredibly grateful to be on this journey with the dedicated coaches and my goal is to truly get stronger and push myself beyond the boundaries and limits and get over the fear.......:)

Lakshmi

Eva H.

I have been going to CrossFit Palo Alto for over three years and I love it. The coaches are great and really help me where I need it (and yell at me when I need it too). The whole gym is a wonderful community. We all work together to help out each other, especially during this covid crisis. Tim has been putting up workouts with demos and modifications 6 days a week on Instagram! My whole family has gotten involved in the workouts even my 5 and 9 year old. I really can't say enough good things about this gym.