CrossFit Palo Alto

2598 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

Address:	2598 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Phone:	+1 650-867-0447
Site:	crossfitpaloalto.com
Rating:	4.3
Working:	5AM–8PM 6AM–8PM 5AM–8PM 6AM–8PM 5AM–8PM 8–11AM Closed

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Kelsey Ho

I walked into my first CrossFit class on a Saturday about 15 months ago. I had recently finished my first marathon, battling through injury after injury throughout my training process. I was looking for a program that would help me build some leg strength and get me back on the road running injury free. I can safely say that CrossFit Palo Alto has not only helped me get over my nagging running injuries, but it has also far succeeded all of my expectations. Before I started doing CrossFit, I had a lot of concern about sacrificing form for speed. It seems to be a common belief that crossfitters dont care about proper form and only care about completing the workout. Ive learned that the coaches make a huge difference. All the coaches at CFPA do a great job of going over all movements to make sure that youre moving safely through the workout. When I first started, Tim paid extra attention making sure that I wasnt going injure myself. He also helped me select weights to ensure that I would be challenging myself, without going overboard. Over the past several months, Ive also had the pleasure of working with Graeme. Graeme has really helped me on some of the more complex movements, providing me great verbal cues to try to keep my form in check. The classes are kept small to ensure that the coaches can spread their focus amongst the class. One of the best features CFPA is the fact that you are signing up for specific days and times when you join. At first I thought this was severely limiting. However, it forced me to plan my schedule and held me to my workouts since I had a specific time and day I was signed up for (the hardest thing about any workout regimen is showing up). Another great part of this is that you quickly get to know other members in your class since. Over the past year, Ive made a lot of great friends from my class, and it really helps to be around people that encourages you to do your best and will cheer for you to help you finish the last pieces of a tough workout. I started off with going just 2x a week and during that time I saw incredible improvement both in form and strength. Recently, I upped it to 3x a week and really love the extra workout each week. Ive dropped into other CrossFit gyms and every time it reminds me how great the program is at CFPA. From the coaching staff, to the community, and the people, CFPA is top notch. I cant recommend this box enough.

James Yang

I love CrossFit Palo Alto. April marks my one year anniversary at CFPA. In this time, Ive completed over 150 workouts at CrossFit Palo Alto. Its been an incredible journey so far, and in my time at the box, Im in disbelief at how many times i have set goals, then those goals have been exceeded. I set newer higher goals, and again and again, those goals are met and then left behind. I thought this astonishing personal progress in fitness would be the major draw, but in reality, the bonds built with other members and coaches of CFPA, albeit unexpected, are what keeps me going back. Those people uplift my spirits on days that are difficult, make what seem like super challenging workouts possible, cheer for each other in our accomplishments and push through our weaknesses. Some friends have asked me why I dont go to an earlier class and get the workout "out of the way". My response recently has been, "Because i dont think of my time at CFPA as something that i need to get out of the way". I truly look forward to my time there, and its my treat for the end of the day; to be at an amazing box, with thoughtful programming, excellent coaching, and classmates that i truly adore, is the perfect way to end a day. All this, knowing that I will be challenged and can push myself to my limits in a environment full of care. What else can anyone ask for?

Will Camp

Started in April after having tried a bunch of other ways to stay fit and de-stress (swimming, running, cycling, etc.) with limited success. CrossFit has been really great. I mean, its stinking hard, but really great. I came with no upper body strength and Im not magically a professional arm wrestler, Im rapidly gaining functional strength in my arms and core. Walter, Matt and Tim have all been really great helping modify workouts to help me learn and stay safe. They want you to push yourself and theyll help, but theyre much more concerned that youre doing the work properly and safely. The most unexpected benefit is how enjoyable the mixture of intensity and community is. By having people keep to a time slot, you get to know the people you work out with and you have a consistent coach for those workouts - you definitely build community going through difficult workouts together. But ultimately, its a major bonus to feel (physically) better day in and day out - my body, ironically, hurts less.

Scott Spiker

Tim and the team at CrossFit Palo Alto deliver a quality experience and help you get the results you are looking for. Regardless of where you are starting (age, ability, goals, skill) they craft a program to help you meet the plan you agree on. Dont expect to go in and hop on a machine like a traditional gym. They keep you active and moving, and push you to your limit to help get the results you desire. The sense of community and shared vision for success create a great environment for you to take charge of your fitness future.

Anonymous User

These guys know what they are doing. The level of coaching is of the highest level Ive been around. Ive been around a lot of coaches and have never had the strength and endurance gains that Ive had while working out here. Ive also had the fewest injuries of any training period in my life, which just furthers that they are doing something right. Great place to come, get challenged and watch your life and body change week by week.

Anonymous User

Tim runs a great gym! I have been doing crossfit for a few years and I learned a ton of solid technique during the 4 weeks I was here (I am from Boise and headed back now). Tims a nice guy and has a great smile.

Anonymous User

Horrible, smug coaches. Cool kids only: if youre not in amazing shape, youre not welcome. Just try a Saturday session and youll see what I mean.

Ajay Mishra

Tim, the owner of the gym, is a great trainer. His instructions are always clear and easy to follow even for a fitness neophyte like me.

Anonymous User

Its a friendly place for people of all ages, shapes, and abilities. Its challenging for sure, but in a good way.

Dan Lieb

Tim is fantastic!