Left Coast CrossFit

Awesome box and coaches! We dropped in for the day, had a great wod with amazing people! Thank you Left Coast Crossfit! Highly recommended for anyone starting crossfit or moving to the area.

Best crossfit box! I’ve tried many different boxes and this one has had the best coach and WODs by far. Our coach is very nice and inviting. He is very knowledgable and gives you many specific and personalized tips to improve.
Also the box is awesome. It’s big and full of nice people and equipment.
Parking and location is perfect too. I’m so happy to have found this place! Thanks for being so nice!

Best group of coaches and athletes on the left coast. Been a year and still going strong

I visited this facility this past weekend for a powerlifting competition as a competitor as well as a spectator and I was very impressed by it. For those that don’t know, this crossfit box shares space with Juggernaut gym, which initially was a bit confusing for us first timers, but once we figured it out it was very easy to find and in a great location off of the 5 freeway. The space is very big and has a lot of great equipment. Everything looks very organized and clean, which can be difficult to maintain, especially during a competition! A big plus that I didn’t get to take advantage of, but that would be great at my home gym, is the shower facilities! Overall looks like a great gym that I’d like to come by for a class or even during open hours!

So I’ve been meaning to leave a review for awhile now but I keep forgetting. I’ve been doing Crossfit for about a year and going to Left Coast for 4 months. I’ve only been to a handful of gyms but I can honestly say this place is by far the best. The coaches are really motivating and good at what they do. There is plenty of equipment for everyone and it’s all quality stuff. There are a lot of Crossfit gyms that do things cheap or try to pack in too many people. That’s not the case for Left Coast.

I tried crossfit here for a few months and it was a good experience. Owners/​instructors are very friendly and helpful. Right now this type of intense workout isn’t for me but if I do it again, I’ll definitely come back :)

I have never gone to another CrossFit gym, and don’t ever plan to (as long as Coach Gizzy — Stephen remains a coach there). I was coming off of a 2 year long battle with a back injury and at the point that I needed more of a «personal trainer» who was knowledgeable in back injuries to help get me over a hump after intense physical therapy and hitting a plateau. I come from a very athletic and competitive background so I was naturally very intrigued by CF but seeing as how I was barely able to walk and unable to exercise for 2 years I was also scared to death of it and very judgmental. It was the last thing I thought would actually HELP me in my recovery. I have been a member now since December 2014 and I have made more progress than I ever imagined. Coach Gizzy knows his stuff and only pushes you as hard as you can go. He pays attention to your form and teaches you proper movement before anything. Prior o every workout they review proper technique and if you can’t do the movement properly you do not lift heavier weight. Yes, injuries happen in CF but they don’t have to. With proper coaching, technique and dedication, you will get the results you want. I think they run a deal to try a first month, or I think you can drop in Saturday’s and they just moved to a gym a couple times bigger than the old gym so things being added and changed constantly.

The people who run this place are so amazing! Super nice and friendly and you can tell they really do care about you. They are more concerned with your form on how you do the exercises which is important in preventing injuries. Definitely go here!

The trainers are top notch and it has a friendly but still competitive environment. Highly recommend.

I’ve been trying this place out for a week now. Since I’ve moved I need to find a new CrossFit gym. Being as I know a few people who go here, this is the first one in the neighborhood I’m trying. LCCF really embodies the community aspect of CrossFit, which is one of my favorite things about CrossFit. Also love that you can bring a friend for free on Saturday!

This is a delayed review but I wanted to give these guys a review they deserve. I can only comment on the first month including the 2 introductory weeks but the coaches here are thorough and take the time to get to know you as a client and not just a «Groupon-​er» if there is such a word.
A few things that I really enjoyed about Left Coast:
1) Bring a friend for free on Saturdays! Yes, you can bring a bf/​gf/​spouse/​friend for free on Saturdays for an ass kicking workout.
2) They’re CLEAN. They ask that everyone wipe down the equipment after each session! Yay! They have a huge bucket of antibacterial wipes, so you don’t get grossed out using the equipment like other gyms or boxes.
3) Great coaches that go through the movements before each WOD, so even if you’re new, you don’t feel intimidated when the workout starts.
4) Meeting new people every day. We start off by introducing ourselves before the workout and you get to talk and meet people that are like you, who want to be fit and are there to be better at something new. It really makes for a comfortable and friendly environment.
Hope this was useful!

I dropped in here over thanksgiving and was welcomed by a great friendly staff as if I was one of their daily members. I love that feeling. Had a great workout, the trainer seemed very knowledgable and encouraging during the entire duration of the wod. Definitely will come back next time I am in town.
Also, its such a great idea to give a drop in the option to either pay a fee or buy a t-​shirt to support their gym. Love it.

A good friend of mine who is one of the coaches at left coast invited me at the beginning of July 2013 and I have been going ever since. I have lost a lot of fat and put on a lot of muscle. I am improving every week it feels like. I was sooooo tired of the egotistical, narcissistic, and body-​image driven culture of the fitness world that I left the «globo-​gym» scene, joined the crossfit community at left coast, and never looked back. Yes, Left Coast is a gym that is forging elite fitness, but more importantly, we are a community of regular people that are cultivating a healthy lifestyle TOGETHER! This is why I love cross fit and this is why I love left coast.
I could have written about how awesome and varied the workout programming is or how great the equipment is, but the purpose and healthy atmosphere of this gym is truly why I’m there 3 – 4 times a week. I love crossfit and fitness because of Left Coast!

This place is awesome. The coaches are great. They take the time to teach you and never act too elite or like they’re better than you. The other members are also awesome. Definitely take the time to make you feel welcomed. Everyone is encouraging and it doesnt matter if you have ever worked out before or are a complete gym rat. Everyone treats you like you’re part of the family. I cant say enough about this place. I love coming here and plan on coming along time!
LEFT COAST IS THE BEST COAST!

Let me start by saying that my time is very important to me and I would not recommend something to someone unless I truly believed in it.
My experience at Left Coast has been phenomenal. Throughout my experience of living a active lifestyle, I have participated in a wide range of gyms and athletic centers. From your typical workout gyms, to your advanced sports and training centers.
Left Coast Crossfit has figured out a way to create both, an encouraging community of fitness and balance between experienced and inexperienced members, while still maintaining very personalized group coaching.
Weather you are athletic and are looking for a new challenge or you have no fitness experience and are interested in a change, the coaches at Left Coast will figure out ways to refine your strengths and develop your weaknesses.
Besides the excellent coaching, the members that are drawn to Left Coast seem to be the kind of people that you’d truly want to associate yourself with. A gym and its coaches can do everything they can to create a great experience (and they do) but I believe that the members are the X factor in taking a gym from being «good», to being «GREAT.». In the few months that I have spent with Left Coast, I have met some of the most genuine, encouraging people. Along with the coaching staff, the family at Left Coast has encouraged, challenged and pushed me to be a little bit better at every class. The community of friends will always be irreplaceable in my book.
If your like me, and had never experienced crossfit, Left Coast is the place to do it. Top of the line equipment, elite coaching, encouraging members and a stacked class schedule…
They’ll refine the skills of any athlete and bring the best out in any person.
Thanks Gizzi and the rest of the coaches for creating an elite, challenging and encouraging atmosphere that anyone can succeed in. If there was an option for 6 stars they would get it.

Before I joined Left Coast Crossfit, I had only dabbled in crossfit. This was my first experience working out at an actual crossfit gym and I have not been disappointed. Not only are the facilities at this gym wonderful, it has everything you could possibly need for a good workout, but all of the coaches are professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.
I have been working out at this gym for four months now and I have yet to get bored or feel unexcited about working out. Every day the work outs are different and challenging. In addition to providing excellent WODs, the community at Left Coast is fantastic.
Also, the owner of the gym has helped me radically change my diet and I am seeing vast improvements in my physical fitness.
If you live in South County and you’re looking for a crossfit gym, Left Coast is the one. I would give this gym 10 stars if that were an option.

I stopped by here for a session during my short stay in Mission Viejo, and I was quite impressed. I’ve been to a number of Crossfits around the country, and this one does seem especially organized. Some of the niceties include:
1) color-​coded kettle bells, so you can figure out the kettle bell’s weight without having to figure out the black print
2) organized and intense warmup
3) not only did the coach make an extra effort to make me feel welcome, so did the other group participants throughout the hour, knowing that it was first my first time and that I may have been feeling uncomfortable
Overall great crossfit experience. And if you’re traveling through the area, this place will make your hotel gym look like a music festival porta-​potty.

I started going to Left Coast CrossFit in March of 2013. Working out is something pretty new to me, so I have always been a little hesitant about joining a gym. I’ve been going consistently now 4 – 5 times a week, and it’s made a huge difference in my lifestyle. Not only do I feel healthier, but my body now has some real definition and I’m much stronger. I’m really proud of the results in just a few months.
Left Coast CrossFit is a terrific gym. There are people of all skill levels and you can see people move up the ladder as their techniques become more refined. Because everyone does the same workout together, it’s really great to share these experiences with new found friends in each class. I really enjoy the structure of the classes, the support of the coaches, and encouragement of the other members. My only regret is that I waited so long to find a gym like this!

I fell in love with Crossfit almost two years ago and have tried most of the gyms in the South County area. I found out Left Coast was opening in January through a friend and dropped in to check it out. I started out with a punch card and after a few workouts knew I would end up as a member. I was impressed by the coaches and enjoy the camaraderie of my fellow ‘Left Coasters’. It was exciting to come in, work with Stephen and get a PR I’ve been chasing for a loooong time. If you’re checking out crossfit gyms you know it’s all about the community and knowing that no matter how tough the wod everyone is there to cheer each other on until the last person finishes.

I did some research and saw that Left Coast Crossfit was a new gym and bought an Amazon deal for 12 classes for myself and my husband. It took us a few months to actually get in the gym to use the classes. But now here we are, about two months in, and we are both attending classes regularly.
The first four classes we attended are called Foundation classes. This is where we learned the basic Crossfit movements and got a taste of what to expect. All of the coaches are very helpful and patient. They really take the time to teach you each movement. Once you complete the Foundations classes, you’re all set and ready to go.
The Left Coast Crossfit community is great. Everyone is friendly and encouraging. There are all levels from people who have been doing Crossfit for years to people, like me, who have just started. One of the best things is that every WOD (workout of the day) is challenging and can be scaled for all levels, so everyone is always working hard. The class sizes are great. You get to workout in a group, but still get the individual attention from the coaches.
I recommend Left Coast Crossfit to anyone looking to try Crossfit for the first time or to any experienced crossfitters.