CrossFit

I moved to Sacramento from out of state and had been religiously going to a local box from my home town for the past year that had set the standard quite high with their program and sense of community. I feel that Crossfit East Sac/​Aquila fitness met and or exceeded all of my expectation set by my home box, and would highly suggest them as a box. There trainers are very approachable and knowledgeable, and Justin has put together an A+ program that is structured for all class of athletes. With that being said don’t be pussy and do the workout hard?

I would recommend doing your research before joining a Crossfit gym. They offer a Saturday class that will allow anyone with questions to check out before signing up. Don’t worry… they’re not pushy. They may want new members, but they’re not desperate. They know that they have a pretty awesome gym. It’s like being part of a family; crossfit family. I would encourage anyone interested check out this location.
I appreciate the knowledgable trainers here. This is by far the most intense workout I’ve ever done; even with a waterpolo and swimming background. I feel extremely accomplished after each WOD (workout of the day). I started noticing changes in my body 2 weeks into starting crossfit; from bigger legs to a bigger a**. I gained a lot of muscle within a month.
If you really want to challenge yourself and bring yourself to a new fitness level… no doubt that you should check this place out.

This is a great place to crossfit. The trainers are extremely knowledgeable and push you to do your best without putting you in harms way. During the crossfit 101 classes, the trainers take the time to teach you all of the important movements so that you will be ready for the regular classes without injury. Overall very welcoming place. These guys are great!

I’ve been to numerous Crossfit gyms and this is by far the best. The trainers are extremely knowledgable in both technique as well as workouts. They know how to plan the workouts for the week for maximum efficiency. The passion of the staff is evident and the atmosphere is extremely welcoming.
Whether you are hardcore Crossfitter or just looking for a good alternative to typical workouts, you will love this place. But be careful, it can get addicting

I joined CrossFit East Sac (CFES) in late January 2013. I had, up until that point, managed to lose about 45 pounds with a strict, medically monitored diet, and was ready to up my workout régime to include more than just walking my dogs. I’m an avid «The Biggest Loser» watcher and felt that the type of workouts done on the show was what I would benefit from the most. Plus, I’m anti the normal gym scenario of going in at my own leisure, grabbing an available cardio machine, putting my headphones in and doing a semi-​decent heart rate building workout. (In fact, I have another gym membership with this type of set-​up, and I NEVER go!) I like the idea of a community, set timed group classes, changing things up and doing an overall, whole body workout in a short amount of time that is lead by an instructor with knowledge of how to do each workout encountered.
I admit that when I first called CFES I was a little nervous… Was I making the right decision? Was I going to feel comfortable working out with others who were more fit than myself (as I was about 30 pounds overweight still, after having lost 45) and regulars to CrossFit? Were the people and trainers going to like me? Was my work ethic compatible to what they saw day in and day out? Was I going to embarass myself with my lack of knowledge and skill? Would I stick with it, or would I give up? …all normal questions that I’ve found many people asking themselves when starting any type of exercise program. In truth… nobody starts off as being excellent at anything, everyone has to start somewhere.
I met with Chris, one of the owners and trainers at CFES for my initial introduction and orientation. After a two hour session with him, I was exhausted and in pain, I was dripping with sweat, I knew the next few days to follow were going to prove to be hard for me to move, and… I knew I wanted more! Endorphins are an amazing thing! I signed up that night to begin my On-​Ramp sessions the following week with trainers Josh and Aaron… both AMAZING! I think it’s normal for people to doubt themselves when entering a new situation, and I certainly did that. Nevertheless, during and after each one-​on-​one session with both Josh and Aaron, I felt myself getting stronger and more limber. I’m now a regular at CFES as a three time a week member. It’s the days that I have a scheduled class after work, that I look forward to the most. I’m not alone at being a beginner, and the coaches (my regular ones being Aaron and Chris, with Travis [also an owner], jumping in to assist in my form, or lack thereof, from time to time) are really attentive in wanting each person in our group workout (so far, never less than 3 and no more than 12 people at a time) to focus on making ourselves better. Individual instruction and correction takes place each day, with the coach of the hour with you through the entire workout… they don’t wander off and leave you to your own devices, they assist and correct and root you on wherever needed. And every workout, while it may be a killer, is worth the effort put into it, and worth the result at the end of it. Olympic Lifting, Gymnasty and Level 1 classes go on simultaneously to my own Foundations class, so I’m able to get a sense of where everyone else is at, and the camaraderie amongst all members, at all stages, is amazing! It really is a community!
Obviously, I’d recommend CrossFit in general to anyone looking to surprise themselves; to feel strong; to test their limits; and to find a new place to meet some pretty awesome people. But, I specifically recommend CrossFit East Sac due in part of all of the above, along with the fact that it’s a clean facility (it doesn’t smell like a giant armpit), has up-​to-​date and adequate equipment, has some amazingly well educated trainers who truly care, and has four of the best four-​legged mascots you’ll find anywhere (bring them treats, they’ll be your best friends)! All it takes is one phone call, and you’ll be hooked.
Join us… become a CrossFitter… you won’t regret it! :)

I’ve joined CrossFit East Sacramento after hearing from a client that he’s been a member for several months and is, as he said, «in the best shape since I was in high school» thanks to Crossfit.
As a former team sport person, I like to be coached. I like to have other athletes around. I like noise and sweat. And I’m at max density really needing to get my body moving, challenged, and stronger.
I researched personal trainers, finding they cost $ 60/hr…And then I learned about CrossFit.
CrossFit is an opportunity to have instruction, group support AND competition at far less cost. The group workouts I’m getting are challenging, adjusted to skill and strength, and supervised. (The only thing I miss is the ball, the basket, the net!)
The best part is the inspiration I see floating around the gym from the freaking STUD women athletes that climb ropes, raise their bodies up on the rings, and do pull-​ups. They range in age from like mid 20s– 60s!
I’m so excited!!! I’m totally looking forward to being able to celebrating an unassisted pull-​up, a military pushup, jumping higher than I can currently imagine and, best of all, improving my health.

I emailed CrossFit East Sacramento when I found out I would be spending two weeks in the area for work. I had been doing Crossfit locally for about two months prior and was loving it. I quickly received a response from Justin, who was extremely welcoming.
I worked out at CrossFit East Sacramento about five times over two week. It sounds a little cheezy, but it was the high point of my day every time I went. I’d start twitching in my chair about 2 pm, and counting the minutes until I could get out of there and go to Crossfit.
The facility was clean and well equipped, and both the trainers and other Crossfitters were welcoming and all around great people.
Both Justin and Travis took extra time to help me with my technique on various occasions. All the trainers I met there «walk their talk» and are fit and confident in their areas of expertise. The workouts were well organized and pretty much kicked my ass. Travis was especially motivational concerning my kettle bell swings!
Coming from the Bay Area, I wasn’t used to the Sacramento heat. Oh. My. God. I thought someone was going to have to peel me off the burning asphalt and into an ambulance on one or two of the runs.
For those of you who are considering Crossfit — do it — this is the most fun and effective workout I’ve ever done. I’ve worked out, done martial arts and played sports my whole life. In the last couple of years, injuries, work, and I’ll admit it, sheer laziness have done some damage. But even after only a few months of Crossfit, I feel stronger, fitter and my endurance is coming back. Don’t be intimidated about being too out of shape, everyone starts somewhere.
If I lived in Sacramento, this is the place I’d be…

Great staff and workout programs

My first Unilocal review! If you’re not familiar with crossfit do a quick google or youtube search. This is by far the most intense workout regimen I’ve experienced. A quick warmup (which is more like an average workout), a walkthrough of the day’s workout, then the WOD (workout of the day) all within 1 hour. Like a Chipotle burrito, the WOD will leave you curled in a fetal position after 5 – 20 minutes.
Having been a long time member of 24hr, I was skeptical at first. The cost and set schedule were the main concerns. However after a couple of weeks, I was hooked. Group classes create a friendly yet competitive environment and it’s great to have the encouragement of others while working out. The coaches (Justin, Travis, Chris, Brooke) each have their unique style of «encouragement» and do a great job of ensuring the safety of everyone there. With a set class schedule, I’m less likely to flake on gym time and instead just plan it into my daily routine.
It’s a fun place to workout and I quickly found that CFES is like a small community within Sac, with the members getting together for social events, supporting each other through daily blogs, and fundraising for varying causes. Another plus is that Crossfit is growing in popularity and there are «boxes» in pretty much every city you go.

A great workout, but to join this place will put a big dent in your bank account $ 200/​month, and 200 initiation, more like a car payment.
I would love to join if the price was right.

Being familiar with the online CrossFit, I was so excited to find out that there is an actual CrossFit here in Sacramento. I’m not a member, yet. But, I am seriously considering it after trying some of the online workouts. .. which aren’t for slouches (me), but is definitely a challenging workout.
I’m going to have to try my damndest to stay away from Evan’s Kitchen after work outs here.