CrossFit Forest

26981 Vista Terrace f, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

Address:	26981 Vista Terrace f, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA
Phone:	+1 714-902-9348
Site:	crossfitforest.com
Rating:	5
Working:	5AM–8PM 5AM–8PM 5AM–8PM 5AM–8PM 5AM–8PM Closed Closed

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Lindsey Petrone

This is a long overdo review for CrossFit Forest! I dont often write reviews, but this place warrants my time and energy to do so. Although my time was brief at Crossfit Forest, it had a lasting impression! I moved away from Lake Forest, which is why I stopped going, and have since tried 2 other Crossfit gyms... Going to other Crossfit gyms, made me realize how special CrossFit Forest really was! Here are just a few things which differentiated CFF from the other Crossfit places ive been to: 1. They REALLY ensure you understand the basics of Crossfit. They take the time to show you how to properly perform the specific (and at times challenging) moves which are relevant to the Crossfit workouts. From pushups, to pullups, to squats, to deadlifts, to box jumps... They do not throw you into the fire, until you are comfortable with all the different moves! If you dont take the time to understand all the positions, youre much more likely to get injured! 2. Even though the group sessions could be large some times, you still felt like you were getting a 1:1 experience! The coaches are so encouraging and motivating and really try to focus on each person, to ensure theyre getting the most out of the WOD. 3. The coaches were always very accommodating... Whether it was opening up a new time slot for a WOD, taking the time to work with you after a WOD, having a discussion to answer questions or set personal goals... They always made the time. 4. The whole atmosphere is just awesome! Not only are the coaches amazing, and genuinely wonderful human beings (shout out to Pete, Heath and Skye!)... The CFF members were equally awesome! Even though youre getting your butt kicked, everyone always had a smile on their face, and would always encourage each other, even if they didnt know who you were! 5. The Crossfit Forest peeps party together!! I mean, how cool is that? How many Crossfit boxes do you know, that have BBQs, Pool Parties, Holiday parties for their members?! And people actually go, and enjoy themselves!! I could go on and on about CFF, but hopefully that gets my point across. It really is a great place, and if youre looking to find a Crossfit gym, you neednt look any further! There are so many Crossfit places out there nowadays, its really hard to understand what makes one better than the next, until youve tried a few! And I can say with 100% certainty that this place really goes above and beyond anything youll find out there! Yes, its an investment, but if youre ready to commit, definitely check this place out!!

Jennifer Wong

I think this place has become my second home. So strange to admit something like that considering how hesitant I was to try crossfit out in the first place. It took me two years after my SO started to finally give it a try. When I finally gave it a chance a year ago, it changed my life. I have never felt healthier, stronger, and more confident in my self and my abilities than I am now. Crossfit Forest is amazing. You can step into this facility for the first time and just feel how grand and special this place is. But it is not until you talk to the coaches and people there or/and workout there that you realize HOW freaking AMAZING this gym really is. The environment the coaches and everyone at this gym create is actually what makes this place so great. Words cannot describe the energy that happens as people high five each other before a workout, the shouts across the gym to cheer someone on, working out next to someone who inspires and pushes you, or seeing someone just seriously kick butt in a workout. Another amazing thing about everyone there is that we all fall on a wide spectrum of skills, abilities, and goals. This a place for people who just want a good workout and at the same time, a place for those who want to train with goals of competing. The coaches here are the best! They are so friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. They go above and beyond to give us the best experience at CFF...from having extra events to work on a set of skills, to classes on techniques, to hosting competitions to fun parties and get togethers. There are so many things about Crossfit Forest that make it amazing which I can go on and on about, but it is something that definitely has to be experienced. I highly encourage you to check CFF out, you wont regret it, you wont regret changing your life in one of the most positive ways possible.

Lauren Oldoerp

My fiancé and I decided about a year ago that we wanted to try out CrossFit, so naturally we resorted to Yelp reviews. The first box to show up on the feed was CrossFit Forest. The reviews were rave and we knew we had to try this gym. The first night we showed up our trainer Martin greeted us and my immediate thought was "this guy is a beast!" It was a bit intimidating, but he made us feel so welcome. We both decided that we would give CrossFit a 2 week trial period. The next night we came back and Skye was our coach. She was so warm and welcoming. She really made us feel as though we had a standing chance in the class...I was not so sure about myself! This is also the same night that we met the owner Pete. He knew exactly who we were when he arrived and made us feel very welcome and cheered us on by name throughout the entire class. While in the beginner class I kept looking over to the advanced class thinking "I will never be there"!!! With the help and support of all the wonderful coaches we have been with this box for a year now! Working out at this gym is an amazing experience! I look forward to coming to the box all day long! I have a pretty stressful job and have tried yoga, running, cycling, etc and the only thing that calms my mind and makes me forget about work is CrossFit Forest, these amazing coaches and the amazing people that workout here! I say to my fiancé all of the time "what if we had picked a different gym off of yelp"??? We would not be nearly as happy and in love with our gym as we are now!!! Come workout with us!!!! You wont regret it!!!! The yoga class offered here is by far the best class I have ever taken! Casey is awesome and such a great mentor! It is a great class to take in conjunction with CrossFit. Great mobility!

Andy Engel

Ive been going to CrossFit Forest since April 2013. When I originally started I knew nothing about CrossFit. I had grown tired with traditional gyms and felling unmotivated in my fitness decided to drop in to CrossFit Forest and see what it was all about. Pete invited my wife and I to attend a intro to CrossFit and nutrition class. After seeing the quality of training and knowledge of the staff we decided to give CrossFit Forest a try. When I started my weight had ballooned to 235lbs, I am 58". After my second month, my weight had dropped to 193lbs. 42lbs lost and I dropped from 38" waist down to 32". A dramatic change it a short time, I was hooked. The quality of the training and the great community of coaches and members has pushed me to do and try things I thought I wasnt capable of doing. The coaches, Pete, Martin, Skye, Kevin, David, Ryan are all certified to adjust the workouts to any level of athlete, from beginner to elite. Classes are broken into various levels and scaling options, you will be challenged and you will progress. Everyone is very encouraging and you really feel motivated and fully vested. Since joining CrossFit forest I now find it hard to skip workout days and when traveling the country, I frequently drop in to other "CrossFit boxes" for a workout. I have yet to see a box that measures up to the quality of my home box CrossFit forest. It is a model training facility with the latest equipment. More importantly, the people make the difference here. Ive made many friends, both my wife and I have improved our health 100%, and I even competed in my first local completion. If your looking to improve your health and make an investment in yourself, please drop in and give it a try.