CrossFit Horsepower – Studio City

This is the best one around. The energy is so awesome! I have been coming here for a while, and I am always pleasantly surprised by someone New I meet. You’re pushed to your max without being discouraged physically, mentally, or emotionally. After trying out a few places, this place gets an A from me. Thanks!

Awesome gym! I started going to this gym when it first open. I really enjoy the Cardioflex classes. The facility is very clean, they have the best instructors, amazing workouts, members are super supportive and friendly. Try it and you will be hooked.
I did the cardioflex classes till I was about 7.5 months pregnant, the couches were really good modifying the WOD (workout of the day) to accommodate someone pregnant. I had to stop going due to pelvic pressure :/​and now I don’t have a babysitter, but I am looking forward to going back as soon as I can get someone to watch the baby.

extremely impressed with the excellent coaching and attention Meredith gave to me as a visitor (especially for «Amanda»). Having only gotten kipping muscle ups the day before she helped me get through this brutal benchmark workout. other athletes in the class gave a warm welcome. thanks for a solid morning guys!

This is a cool gym, and Dan has the best personality and is a great motivator, plus is incredible at instruction! I made the error of trying someone else and literally I had to listen to this instructor bang his spoon on his bowl as he ate breakfast while we did the warmup. WTF? Who does that? Your instructor is eating his breakfast from a bowl during the workout? This is a class and you are at work – this is not your breakfast nook! Dan remains the man for me!

Found out about this studio on Classpass and I really enjoyed their Cardioflex class. I’m by no means a big «Crossfitter» but I do love a good smaller weight/​strength class.
Its located in a small strip mall in Studio City, and the location/​facility is really nice, and has a parking lot for convenience.
Pros:
Motivating/​helpful Instructor who didn’t judge me when I asked if there was a different move I could do instead of a pullup, since my pullups are PATHETIC lol
Great workout
Clean facility
Parking lot
Bathrooms/​Shower
Towels available
Cons:
I wish we had done more of a warm up, maybe some running. I really like to get my heart rate up to burn as many calories as possible. Maybe it was just this one class, and they normally do that. I’m not sure.

I’ve done a lot of drop-​ins at gyms because of work and this one was great. Staff, coaching, programming and warm ups were all great. Unfortunately it’s hard to find a place that incorporates all of that. I will definitely be coming back here if I’m ever in the area again.

I think this is the box that I overheard a guy in Starbucks raving about. I finally checked it out and the CardioFlex class was perfect for me. I don’t want to lift super huge weights (I know, I know. they say girls can’t get bulky, but I’m an exception to that rule. I quickly look like I’m on ‘roids if I lift heavy). It was plenty challenging and I left feeling like I had gotten oxygen to every part of my body. I had great energy the rest of the day. Great workout! And the peeps are super cool and friendly.

It has been 1 year now. Joining CrossFit Horsepower has to be the BEST decision I have ever made for my physical and mental health! I am stronger, faster, and feel better than I have felt in a long time. All of the coaches and members are so supportive of each others individual journey. If your are thinking about CrossFit… Look no further!

You don’t see a bad review here and you’re not gonna get one from me. I travel quite a bit so i’ve been to at least 30 Crossfits around the country. And Dan is doing something special here. Great community. Well thought out WODs. Excellent knowledgable coaches. And fresh towels. FRESH TOWELS! Never seen that in any Crossfit ever.

As a fitness enthusiast for two decades, I walked into Horsepower a complete skeptic. I had been hearing about this Crossfit «thing» and had a couple of friends suggest I give it a shot to mix things up and try something new, that was almost a YEAR ago! The coaches, staff and programming are amazing, everyday is a different workout with new challenges that not only help elevate my fitness level, but also my confidence. The community here is first class, everyone is encouraging, they have each others backs, I think that’s what I appreciate most!

Just became a member here,. Been to two classes, but planning on going to hundreds,. I am already in love with this place. Seems to have the best vibe over others I’ve looked at,. When you walk in, you’re immediately motivated to push hard and have a killer workout,. I’m a trainer and a workout psycho, but can tell I am going to learn a lot coming here! This is my gym from here on out
Thanks in advance for making me look like Rambo before I know it !

The fact they played Motley Crüe during the WOD without me having to ask should be justification enough for this 5 Star review! But seriously this is an awesome box!
The front desk staff is awesome! Very friendly! The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and experienced. And the facility is clean, equipment is in great shape and the overall atmosphere is fun and encouraging!
I have yet to meet the owner Dan in person (only spoken through email) but, from what I gather he’s an awesome dude who runs a great box and is passionate about the sport of Crossfit!
To quote Spinal Tap, the amps here go to 11, so be prepared to work! But once you finish that last move of the workout you’ll be thankful you came to Crossfit Horsepower!

Everyone here is amazing. The coaches are top notch and Dan is one of the nicest people I have met. The workouts are designed to make you the best you can be. Once you join you feel like part of a family. I will never go anyplace else.

I have been a crossfit addict now for over a year. I have been to a myriad of the boxes in Southern California and I have found that Horsepower has done the best job at making me feel at home and part of the community. The facility is extremely clean, offers a host of amenities, has state of the art equipment, friendly staff and by far the most knowledgeable coaches. Horspower is a one stop shop for me. I buy all my workout gear and supplements there as well. The owners off this place do a great job stocking the finest supplements, training aids and workout gear. I assure you if you try this place out you will surely love it and become an addict like me. This place is great because you can get in (tons of parking) get a great workout, grab a shower, a protein bar and get back to work.
The Horsepower members are a stellar group. I have learned so much about nutrition, physiology and overall mobility that I am performing on a much higher lever then before. Thanks to Crossfit I have lost over 30 pounds and gained a real handle on my weight. I am in better shape no then when I was in college.
The coaches at Horspower pride themselves on teaching proper form and encourage you to get outside your comfort zone. The classes are high energy and will motivate you to work hard and get into the competitive spirit to do your best. The Horspower community has become a second home for me. A place where I go to get a great workout and see my friends. The classes are very high energy, fun and small enough so that you feel like you are getting a lot of personal attention. If you want to be in the best shape of your life then get your but into Horspower. There is no feeling better then finishing up a difficult W.OD. (workout of the day) with all your fiends and knowing that the sweat dripping off your face was earned, that you pushed yourself to the limit. Crossfit is the best workout you will ever put your body through. You will get strong, lean and most notably will have increased confidence in yourself and your capabilities,
I would recommend this gym to anyone from an amateur to a professional. Oh and if you have kids, they will love the Kids Crossfit classes.

All these 5 stars aren’t an exaggeration. Been here for a few months now. Everything from the facilities, to the equipment to the staff is top of the line. Speaking of the staff, some of the best in Southern California. These trainers are extremely dedicated folks who are very personable with knowledge and care… At the same damn time. The spirit of this place is always popping. Looking for a crossfit gym?! This is it.

I can honestly say that walking into Horsepower CrossFit three months ago was one of the best things of 2013! I can’t say enough positive things about this place!
Thanks to the staff and coaches, who are nothing short of wonderful, you will find yourself getting one of the best workouts of your life. The classes are rigorous and challenging, and will leave you with an amazing sense of accomplishment, not to mention improved strength, stamina, energy, overall fitness, and an amazing serotonin high.
There is a real family atmosphere at Horsepower. Coaches and athletes alike are welcoming and encouraging. I always feel safe under the watchful guidance of the coaches who will push me to get the most out of my workout in a healthy and secure I have always had lower back pain but thanks to all the core strengthening that comes with CrossFit, it has all but disappeared.
Horsepower is truly a special place that gives so much joy to my spirit as well as my physical body. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to feel better and improve his or her quality of life.

I finally got enough courage to take my first Crossfit class while my athletic veteran Crossfit friends were visiting from NY. They along with Horsepower surely showed me the true Crossfit culture of supporting your teammates at all times as they coached and encouraged me the whole way through.
They taught me about scaling my workout which meant that I could modify any part of the workout to work at my level. I thought this was great because it took a lot of pressure off of «keeping up» since most of the workout had to be scaled down for me as a newbie. The idea behind scaling is that any person off the street can do the same workout as a games level Crossfit competitor as long as you scale it down to your level or in the other case scale it up.
Another important aspect they highlighted was how essential it was to have the proper form. This is important since you can get a «no rep» if you don’t have the proper form or full extension of that movement, etc.
In the end of it all, I can confidently say this class surely kicked my bum. The WOD (Workout Of the Day) was an AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) and I realized the only competition I had during the workout was simply myself. I was pushing to get a decent time and push myself further with the time ticking away so quickly. It was a great learning experience and a humbling one at that. I was sore for a whole week.
Thanks to Horsepower, I loved my first Crossfit experience. I am definitely coming back for more.
I heard Meredith is an amazing motivational instructor here. I can’t wait to come back and try to take her class!

This gym is nicer and cleaner than the other facilities I looked at before deciding. And the trainers really know what they are doing. They will correct you and motivate you but not scream at you so much you can’t block out the pain… because damn… workouts like jumping lunges are as pain free as a kick in the. you know what…
I run my own company and it demands a lot of energy. But I no longer have to drink my green tea or coffee in the morning! My mind has recouped as much benefit from this as my body. This gym and workout routine are ridiculous! Since starting I have lost 23 LBS and am now on my 2^nd month. An amazing result I saw was when I went and bought pants with a size 32 waist, a size I haven’t worn since college. Now a couple weeks later those 32’s are loose on me!
Soon I will be better looking Dan Wells… Lord knows I’m already smarter…

I’ve been looking for a workout that will keep me motivated and get me back in the gym on a regular basis for some time now. I used to work out fanatically, but work and other factors took over my time.
I had a personal trainer, took Cardiobarre classes, took classes at the gym, and pretty much tried all the fads out there. I heard about Crossfit from my friend who swears by it.
When I saw that a Crossfit was opening a few blocks away from me, I decided to give it a try.
The facility is brand new and its in a great location. I’ve been going to Crossfit Horsepower for 2 weeks now and I’m hooked. The workouts are intense and challenging. I’m feeling muscles be sore that I forgot existed. The trainers are very attentive and they focus on form which is very important. I’ve signed up for the unlimited monthly plan.
I basically feel like I have a personal trainer in a group environment.
This is definitely the best workout that I’ve had in years. The energy is great and I look forward to getting my workouts in.

This is the second CrossFit gym I went to and this one exceeds expectations by far. The actual gym is very spacious and clean, a great environment to get in shape. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and so motivating. Coming from an athletic background, this has really been a great push for me, it is extremely challenging and once you finish a class you feel a great sense of accomplishment. I’m learning a great deal about proper positioning and new workouts.
I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get in shape, is open for a challenge, and wants to learn the right, most efficient way to work out. Ive worked with trainers, have taken classes from Zumba to Cardiobarre, but this has definitely been a fun, true challenge. I look forward to the next class each day, and it is keeping me extremely motivated. I’m working muscles I did not know I had!
The location is great, plenty of parking, great people, fun atmosphere, and a killer workout! Overall, great place to be!