Active is not just a gym, it's a community. Regardless of your level, everyone is there to support and encourage, and you can immediately feel that energy. Ryan and his coaches are focused on every member, and the workouts are written so everyone can tailor the weight and movement to their body and skill. You get to know the regulars that join during your normal time, and they will hold you accountable and keep you motivated. If I miss a day, I'm getting a text with "hey girl missed you in class today!" We go on hikes, beach workouts, bowling, and other social events. It's really amazing what Ryan had built. read more

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TL;DR - CFAP is an amazing facility with great coaches, excellent programming, and a thriving community. There's a reason this place is rated the #1 CrossFit in Orange County, you gotta experience it to believe it. I've had a lot of skepticism about CrossFit, especially with those fail videos all over YouTube. Many friends would discourage CrossFit, saying it was dangerous, expensive, and had dumb programming. Even with these warnings, I was still intrigued. The athletes that did CrossFit were amazing and it just seemed fun. After working out at a globo gym for years, I was ready for a change. I made an appointment with Kary (one of their coaches) and began their on ramp session (SUPER IMPORTANT! Don't go to a crossfit that throws you into the classes without an assessment). They have you go through three on-ramp days each with a different focus, and have you do a graduation WOD (workout of the day) at the end of it. After that first week, you're able to join the classes. The classes are structured into three parts: warmup and mobility, strength, and WOD/metcon. The coaches here pay very close attention to your movement patterns and always emphasize safety over ego lifting. It's also always really awesome to have your peers cheer you on as you fight to keep up with everyone, experienced and noobie alike. CFAP is an inclusive place where everyone from all walks of life can come in, get a good sweat, and laugh about how painfully fun it all was! Give this place a go, you won't regret it! I waited a good 6 months to write my review on the chance I was completely WOD drunk the first few months. read more

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Now if any of you keep track of my check-ins, you'd be able to tell that I'm a bit of a gym rat. I've been a loyal member of 24 Hour Fitness for years and years and always felt like I was getting a pretty good workout there. Then I came across Crossfit and the workout completely blew me away. This was a workout that absolutely left me floored; panting and gasping for air and making me want more. Which, by the way, is why their "benchmark" workouts are all named after arbitrary women. Anything that leaves you breathless and flat on your back should have a woman's name. LOL. Loved that story. Anyway, Scott, Markus, and Cameron, the trainers here, are just awesome. They're great instructors who are focused on making sure you're doing the movements right and ensuring you don't inadvertently hurt yourself. They also do a great job of giving you that extra push when you feel like you're heart just might explode and the last thing you want to do is finish your workout. But above and beyond the trainers, the members are also great. Having a friendly group of people who are encouraging and supportive makes a huge difference when you're doing the kind of work you do at Crossfit. While the membership ain't cheap, you can't really put a price on health, right? I know that I'm addicted and I'll keep coming back for more of that glorious, glorious pain. read more

Active Performance - Graduation workout. Brutal but so satisfying once you finish. - Trainers Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Oh CFAP, I am so glad I've stumbled upon you. You have changed me mentally & physically; I don't think I will ever look at a regular gym the same way. I've never thought I would enjoy crossfit as much as I do... don't tell anyone but I think I'm a bit addicted. The team here (coaches, staff, and athletes) are the most welcoming, friendliest, and supportive folks I've ever met. The coaches genuinely exert a passion to help the athletes improve themselves and reach their desired health goals. Their continuous support and motivation keeps you pushing through the workouts even when you feel like you do not have the strength to move another inch. If you are looking for a crossfit box to join, I highly recommend CFAP with no reservations. The coaches and athletes at this box are a group of spectacular people, you will not regret coming here to take a step towards a healthier lifestyle! read more

Active Performance is an outstanding gym with supportive & knowledgeable coaches. I've been an active member for over a year and have made exceptional progress with my fitness goals. My strength, endurance and overall health has improved dramatically thanks to this expert facility and its staff. The coaches work tirelessly to ensure every member is considered and their workouts are tailored to their personal situations and goals. As well, Active Performance is an amazing community of folks that support each other and just plain fun to be around! Highly recommended and would personally endorse to anyone interested in doing the real work to achieve their health & fitness goals! read more

I recommend this gym because the Positive caring coaches ROCK! Crossfit Active Performance hands down is a Great Gym. Markus & Scott are definitely motivators. I was hesitant joining a gym thinking I did not have the ability to get through my first seven days. My friend Greg introduced me to this gym gave me enough of a nudge to get down there, Scott greeted me with a great attitude and a sense of caring motivation. Markus has encouraged me to want more Crossfit running through my veins. Markus & scott are enthusiastic, shakers and motivators. If you are looking for a gym with a great attitude you have found the right Crossfit Active Performance Facility. Last Friday was intense I finished up my "Filthy Fifty" I'm ready for round two. Thank You read more

This place is great! I have finally found a place where I get an awesome workout and not have to spend hours at a regular gym. Each day the exercises and workout programs are set so you know exactly what you have to do when you get to class. Also the coaches are phenomenal. Not only are they experts at CrossFit training but also make the time to encourage and spend time with each individual member. They will teach you the correct technique, fix your form and help you reach your individual goals. I am 48 and have been into fitness most of my life. Now, in an hour class I can get in a good workout with a mixture of cardio and weights. I wish I had joined sooner. And as an added bonus, the members are good people. Everyone comes in to get in a good workout. No one is trying to impress anyone else. Members encourage other members. I found my fitness family and home away from home. read more

I have intentionally waited over 8 months to write this review because this is something far more valuable than a meal or a service and it deserves a proper review. After a couple of decades of unconsciously working out (i.e. not really making any progress) on my own at the local mega-gyms my best friend from L.A. who had joined a crossfit gym several months earlier insisted that I join one in my area. After much delay and procrastination I decided to try a free day at another (unnamed) crossfit gym conveniently located close to my home. When I showed up for the free day trial I have to admit I was a bit intimidated about what to expect. My first introductory workout included rowing, burpees and box jumps and on my second attempt at ever doing a box jump I severely jammed my thumb right into the box (I know sounds crazy but I'm only 5'6"). I fought through the pain and finished the workout but I really didn't feel good about this gym and their introductory courses - it felt like it was a sink or swim situation. Also, the beginner classes did not fit into my work schedule and to get into the regular class times I would have to "Test Out" of the beginner class - when and how that would happen was completely obscure to me. I began looking online at other Crossfit gyms in my area and found Crossfit Active Performance which attracted my attention because they offer a unique introduction to crossfit called "On Ramp" - which is a linear 7 class program. After you complete these classes you can begin attending the regularly scheduled classes. This is exactly what I needed and this is what everyone who is new to crossfit needs. I joined Crossfit Active Performance in October 2012 and the "On Ramp" course was perfect because it was designed with a lot of attention to detail in terms of teaching good form and safety, it also allows you to get acclimated to this workout environment. I would receive emails ahead of each On-Ramp class giving me details of what we were going to learn. This was a fantastic learning experience and it was further confirmed in my mind when it came to box jumps because instead of jumping onto the boxes they had us simply step up on to them to get familiarized with the height that we would one day be jumping up to. All of the Coaches are World-Class Trainers and Athletes and they are all inspiring and positively motivating. The facility is very nice, maintained extremely well and the workouts (WODS) are always changing which keeps it interesting and challenging. There is always something going on to keep you motivated, it's probably the most fun you can have while getting in shape. Since joining Crossfit Active Performance my life has significantly improved physically and mentally. I have lost fat, gained muscle, and improved my self-discipline. It has also raised my awareness in terms of how to better take care of myself outside of the gym. This is a life-changer for me and I see results all around me from all of the other members as well. It costs more than a traditional mega-gym but isn't your health worth it? I highly recommend Crossfit Active Performance! read more

This review is long overdue! I've been a member at CFAP since late October 2012... so almost 6 months now. I came to them after trying a box over on Forbes where I had a not so amazing experience and had decided Crossfit was not for me. Thank the lord my good friend insisted I try another box!!! After about 3 weeks I was in love with the place, everything is awesome: the coaches, the WODS and my fellow members! Annnd they have a bitchin deal, a week free then $50 for the first month for new members! No need to wait for a Groupon, unless you're so cheap you want to wait to save the extra 15 bucks or so. And if you're that cheap then you should probably do Crossfit in your garage or something. I can really truly say that Crossfit has been a life changing experience for me. I am not the same person I was before I started. Almost every day I accomplish something that I did not think I was physically capable of. Or I do it faster or better than I ever thought I could. That is an amazing feeling! read more

I love this place so much I struggle to find the right words to put in this review. Do the On-Ramp, buy-in to getting your ass kicked 3+ days per week and watch your life change. If you are serious about getting healthy and in shape, just show up here and give it 100%. The on-ramp program is great to work you into how the movements are and they don't kill you right away ;) I really like that the coaches are knowledgeable, trained well and passionate about what they do. Even the folks that workout here are amazing and have made some great new friends. I will never go back to a traditional gym - this place will be a part of my training program for a very long time. read more

I was referred to CrossFit Active Performace by one of my colleagues, and I really believe it's one of the best decisions I've made in a long time. The coaches are wonderful people, enthusiastic, educated and exhaustingly motivating. The gym itself is brand new, clean and beautifully maintained. The members are a different breed of people entirely from the regular gym folk you'll see at your average LA fitness - they're all so outgoing and seem to prioritize bettering themselves in all aspects of life . . .not just the kind that you flex in front of the mirror. CFAP is totally worth a try. I recommend it to everyone who will listen :) read more

Not previously an athlete, I was handed a groupon to try out Crossfit Active Performance by my brother who wanted me to give it a try. After 2-3 weeks of procrastinating over giving them a call and starting, I finally did. In just 2 months now, I have been transformed, mentally and physically and nutritionally and there's no end in sight to where I can go. The coaches are phenomenal. If you're new to the Crossfit, even if you're already in pretty good shape, they start you with their "On-Ramp" program. It sort of gets you accustomed to their techniques, high nutritional standards and their philosophy. Don't worry, it's tough, and you'll love it. Markus is an unbelievable athlete himself, and since my start, he has continually checked in with me on how I am feeling, my nutrition and on days I have him for my WOD (Workout of the Day) as my coach, he really pushes you to outperform yourself over the previous workouts, in the safest way. Also, he's just a great guy. Scott is one of my absolute favorites. He's an amazing athlete himself, and an inspiration. He has a straight forward approach and personality. He won't allow you to slip into bad form and risk injury as fatigue sets in. He's precise. He pushes you hard, motivates you and will remind you that all is great when you work hard. Scott is hands down one of my favorite coaches at Active Performance. I've had the privilege of working out with Sarah as my coach many mornings. What I think makes Sarah so awesome to workout with is that she will make sure you nail your technique. Sarah has spent countless time with me before and after the WODS (workout of the days) discussing form, technique, stretches, and approaches to overcoming hurdles with my shoulder presses. Cameron is the coach I first started Crossfit Active Performance 2 months ago. This guy is an athlete that can inspire just about anyone. Just like the other coaches, he has a knack for holding you to good form throughout the exercise... maybe even calling out "NO REP!" once in a while if your form slips... LOL. He's got an awesome sense of humor, great personality and I highly recommend you find a time slot to work out with Cameron. I think the general consensus is that he's tough, but a really fun guy to have as your coach. Finally, I save my personal favorite coach for last. Janece. Janece knows every single person's name in her classes, even if you're brand new. She makes a point of it. She'll work with you before and after your workout on technique, discuss diet, recommend out of gym workouts and/or stretches, etc. She'll push you like the other coaches, she'll demonstrate technique one on one with you should you be confused between Power Cleans and Push Jerks and Cleans and Shoulder Presses, etc. Ultimately, the workouts I have with Janece are immensely rewarding, and possibly even addictive. I love the intensity. Her personality is infectious. Coming from a background that was not athletic at all, albeit maybe a bit of love for adrenaline, all I really had was a desire to better my health. They guided me through the rest. In just 2 months, as I said in the beginning, there have already been major transformations. The athletes that started with me in the very beginning are in the same boat, they're seeing similar results and are loving it as well. read more

One of the best boxes I have ever been to in Orange County. One of the important factors for me while looking for a new box was the programming and coaches. The programming is set up where there are different levels for all types of athletes whether you have never lifted a barbell to a very experienced lifter. The coaches are well knowledge about movements, techniques, nutrition and to better yourself in every way possible. The facility (box) is very clean. I have been attending here for about 6 months and never seen this place dirty or unorganized. Everyone here understands to clean up after themselves and respects the equipment and the surroundings of other athletes. All equipment are in excellent shape and still looks new! The community of people that attend here are friendly and always motivating. Everyone motivates each other during workouts and even outside of the box. I have met great people to go on hikes with during the weekends and plan to do more outdoor activities with them in the future! It is awesome to have people around that enjoy the same hobbies and activities as you do. If your an active person and love mother nature such as hiking, backpacking, camping, rock climbing, running etc... then this is the place to meet those people. The class sizes are perfect. Never overcrowded, and you always get the coaches critiquing you on your pros and cons. I highly suggest anyone who is new to Crossfit to go through their On Ramp class. I have been Crossfitting for about 10 months prior to CFAP(Crossfit Active Performance) and learned many things during the On Ramp. Very informative. You will not find a lot of boxes who care so much about your technique and safety than Active Performance. Come stop by and check it out, you will not be disappointed! read more

This gym is the real deal. From knowledgable trainers and coaches to authentic community, this gym knows how to have fun and help coach you to your best fitness. Ryan has coached me on and off over the last few years and can offer personal training, nutrition coaching, and remote coaching from wherever you are located to keep you on track for your goals. This gym community are also the most welcoming people you will work out with. I have participated in several of their beach WODs and other events and always have a great time and feel part of a bigger family. Highly recommend this gym!!!! read more

I'm a CrossFit affiliate owner (CrossFit Coastal) from Wilmington, NC who travels alot for work, so I have the luxury of dropping into different boxes all around this country. I was in CA this past weekend to coach in the 2012 CrossFit Games and I had the great pleasure of dropping into Crossfit Active Performance. I arrived early around 6:00 pm because I like to meet the coaches and do some pre-workout mobility. The owners Markus and Scott were very professional and welcoming to me and my guest. The members in the class also made us feel extremely welcome and like we were long-time members. Although I've visited some pretty awesome boxes that were small in size, it is always great to work out in a spacious box. CrossFit Active Performance is spacious and well equipped. They do a great job at presenting CrossFit the way it should be. If you are new to Crossfit or a veteran who is looking for a box in the Mission Viejo area, I highly recommend this one. I wish these guys the best and look forward to visiting again next year! read more

I started CrossFit Active Performance almost a year ago and it was the best fitness decision I've ever made. I was super shy and somewhat intimidated when I first started but everyone made me feel so welcomed & comfortable that I was beyond excited to go back the next day. The coaches are absolutely amazing!!!! They are well trained and very encouraging. I love the fact that they explain each movement and have us practice before we start the actual WOD. The training facility is super clean and organized. Crossfit has changed my mind and body tremendously! I have nothing but great things to say!! If you are thinking about trying Crossfit, definitely try CrossFit Active Performance because they are the very best! read more

This gym is great!! I finished day 2 of my 6 day Active On-Ramp program required for all new athletes. CFAP is very clean and well organized. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Coach Scott is the best. They teach a full circle approach to fitness. They want to exploit your weaknesses and make you well rounded. They teach the Paleo diet and proper nutrition. They are very strict on proper form and technique for every exercise. I've been working out at gyms for 32 years and did martial arts for 23 years. I've seen a lot of gyms and studios in my time. This place is top notch. I love the old school fitness. It reminds me of circuit training from high school football. I can't wait to get my eight pack on. read more

I've been to numerous CrossFits in Orange County and its easy to see why this is ranked #1. Motivating, understanding and down to earth coaches, access to versatile equipment and carefully structured and highly effective workouts every day are what make this place stand out. And those that think CrossFit is expensive haven't done the math. 1. Take the monthly dues and split them up into the number of times you'll workout a month (you could work out 7 days a week if you wanted to) 2. Divide your price per workout into 2 categories, a) value for a customized workout every day and b) value for personal coaching from a well trained and credited instructor. Compare those costs to personal trainers. 3. Take into account how much of your valuable time you're wasting at a conventional gym not getting results. Assign that a dollar value. Suddenly CrossFit isn't so expensive after all. read more

Top notch box. Well organized, clean and well maintained facility, with excellent instruction. I started out here new to CrossFit and they provide a safe and structured introduction to the sport. Level system keeps you safe and moves you up to more advanced movements only when you are ready for them. Now that I am a CrossFit veteran, the program is extremely challenging, but with structured recovery days programmed in to keep me from getting over trained and injured. Not every workout is designed to be a beatdown, though the ones that are will get your attention. Best of all, it's a great group of guys and girls to hang out with. To say joining CrossFit Active Performance was one of the best decisions I've made is not an understatement. It has completely changed my life for the better. I was a lifelong 24hr Fitness member and insisted I would never join a CrossFit gym because I thought it was too expensive. I was wrong. read more

I went to the gym for about 10 years before joining CFAP, and wow, what a waste of 10 years! CFAP is by far the best crossfit box I have ever experienced. I recently moved away and have been trying to find a new box, only to realize just how good I had it at CFAP. I may have to move back.... read more

Crossfit Active Performance (n.) Professional, knowledgable and dedicated coaches who work with the individualized needs of their athletes and monitor their progression towards optimal body function and wellness in a motivational and optimistic environment. (n.) happy place. read more

I highly recommend that you join Crossfit Active Performance. From the moment I walked in the door, I knew Active was more than just a place to work out. Alex greeted me with a big smile and made me feel welcome. Then Markus, who I later learned was the owner, offered to show me around the box and said class would begin promptly at noon. As the class started, it was obvious that all the members were one big family. Markus provided feedback and instruction when individuals needed it and I felt welcomed, safe to make mistakes, and had a blast at Active Performance. If you want to get fit in a friendly atmosphere, Crossfit Active Performance is the gym for you!! read more

Active Performance - Entrance to Active - Trainers Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Found Crossfit Active Performance as I was in the area for school and decided to give it a month trial. They offer this for only 50$! Discussions with the owner, Janelle, was easy, she gave me all my forms online so that way once I showed up to class, I could just focus on the workout. Super easy signing up process. Most of my sessions were in the afternoon, and the coach Ryan made me feel welcomed every single visit. The members made sure to all say hello and welcome me. You can really tell that the members love it there and it shows. The coaching was great, the gym was clean and spacious, they had plenty of assault air bikes, GHD's, new and clean equipment and a great programming. My time ended there since I was no longer in the area, but this is definitely a gym I would recommend to anyone looking to improve their fitness, or just for a drop-in class. Thanks everyone at CFAP! read more

I absolutely love Crossfit Active Performance. I've been religiously coming to CFAP since they opened about 10 months ago. It was my first Crossfit experience and I was a little bit intimidated but the coaches at CFAP broke crossfit down into bite size chunks for me to understand quickly and easily. Markus Gerszi and Scott Pfeifer, owners and coaches at CFAP are absolutely amazing. They are honestly the most friendly people on the planet. They welcomed me with open arms and I honestly consider them to be family now. CFAP's programming is by far the most comprehensive in the business. I've been to a couple other boxes over the last couple months to train with friends and they just didn't feel the same. How in depth the coaches at CFAP go into each movement and WOD is unsurpassed by any other box. No Workout of the Day is the same (except for those lovely benchmark WOD's ;)), which keeps things fresh every time I go to train. I've seen every aspect of my fitness and health go through the roof since joining. My flexibility, strength and speed have all increased tremendously. I don't tend to take numbers so seriously and look at my performance level out in the ocean or on the mountain as my benchmarks. My fluidity surfing is absolutely amazing now and I'm landing tricks on my snowboard that I never thought I would have (I finally have those pesky Rodeo 540's down!). All in all, I love CFAP! I would recommend my box to anyone with any ability level. All the members at CFAP come from all walks of life and are very welcoming. Almost forgot to mention. The other coaches Cameron and Janice are equally as awesome as Markus and Scott. Be Active ;) read more

CFAP made for a most memorable experience in OC! I dropped in from NYC and could not have been more impressed with the facility. This box is beautiful and sprawling, and there's every piece of CF equipment I can think of. When I'm in OC, I'm definitely going to be coming here for my WOD's. Many thanks to Coaches Kary and Ryan for their generosity and hospitality! read more

Amazing facility and training guys! One of the best all around facilities I've ever been to. Your attention to detail and training are the best I've experienced. Thank you! read more

I just wanted to give a shout out to CFAP! I signed up a year ago and loved it! I had done CF about 5 years ago and wanted to get back into it. My schedule was working to go at night, but then it got crazy and I stopped going the last 5 months of my membership! I just wanted to say I was grateful to have met some amazing coaches and members. It truly felt like a family! I learned so much and had some great laughs! Thank you for all that I learned. Hope to see you all around outside of the gym! read more

Crossfit and I have a love hate relationship. I love it so I keep coming back, but I hate it so I kept quitting. I've been through a couple other boxes in So Cal, but when I moved to South County, I found all of them too far to keep me committed in the long term. I also found too many excuses and my sloth got the better of me. Then I became a frequenter of Groupon. Lo and Behold, there was a Groupon for Crossfit Active Performance. I avoided it for awhile. It was there for awhile. It kept coming back. I would see the ad in my sidebar on Facebook. I would get emails about it. I would see it when I would leisurely peruse Groupon for deals. Especially lately, with all of the holiday shopping and contemplation I've been doing. I bit the bullet and went for it. Besides, the deal they were offering was a COMPLETE steal. . .I would have been stupid to not have jumped on the opportunity to get back into what I really do love and reclaim my life (it had gotten away from me like a runaway train. . .eating like crap, smoking again, and losing all of the muscle I had previously built and gaining all of the fat I had previously lost). From the moment I stepped through the doors, the smell of Crossfit hit me. And it was glorious. Although apprehensive and anxious beyond all get out (oh no! What would we be doing?!?! Tell me we're not doing Fran. Please oh please! Not burpees!! Running? No! Not running!!), I had the support of my significant other to make sure I actually got IN the door and the coaches Markus and Scott took care of the rest! They took those first On-Ramp classes slow and easy. They EXPLAINED EVERYTHING. They broke the movements down, they told us why we needed to do it a certain way and what it was doing within our body. They showed us the scale-backs and made it okay to scale back as we grew stronger, yet impressed upon us the importance of us pushing ourselves and always starting strong because we will be amazed at the strength we didn't even know we posessed. I am now an Active Member. I have been there for just under a month now and find myself craving to go back and not wanting to leave when I'm there. I have a t-shirt. I have a sticker for my car. I have quit smoking. I am eating Paleo 90% of the time. I am still scared as all hell before each class but the confidence, knowledge, and support that the coaches have instilled and daily instill keeps me coming back for more beautiful pain. I have found myself again, and I truly believe it is because of the approach that Crossfit Active Performance takes. It was a perfect storm of being mentally ready, a fantastic Groupon deal, close proximity, and the right box to not only get me back in but cram that ever-so-good Crossfit Punch deep into my veins. I am also happy to report my better half is also a CF addict, and I've got him on Paleo as well. Now to just get him to kick the smoking habit!! (Though I'm pretty confident as he continues WODs he'll realize just how much he needs those purdy lungs of his and he'll slow down in time). read more

Hands down, the best gym I have ever belonged to and I have belonged to many including 24 Hr Fitness, Lifetime and the Renaissance. After nearly 30 years at various gyms I finally found success in building my strength, stamina and agility. I love the workouts, the community and comradery. The coaches are top notch they keep the workouts interesting and they are 100% there for you. They correct your form, help with modifications/scaling and always encourage your progress. It's not just a gym, it's a lifestyle! read more

This gym is awesome! Markus & scott are great trainers very helpful w any questions you have about Crossfit & go above and beyond to make u feel welcome and apart of the gym. read more

Just finished up my first month at CrossFit Active! I had a baby six months ago and was looking for something to get the last few pounds of baby weight off. Plus having no time with a baby at home, I needed something short and to the point. This gym is as good as it gets. Markus and Scott are amazing coaches...patient but effective and will not let you give up. They have me doing workouts I never would have even attempted on my own. They help with nutrition as well, not just fitness. This gym is great for the beginners and advanced because the workouts are scalable. In one month I'm back into my pre-pregnancy jeans, thanks to CrossFit Active! I keep coming back because of the quick effective workouts. Don't waste your time at other gyms or on your own. This is it if you want to get in shape fast and stay in shape! read more

It's almost 2018 and I'm still here 5 years later. It's still 5* and still awesome. Come join us, you won't regret it!

Love this gym! It has great programming and coaching! Plus, a really nice community of people.

Markus is honestly one of the best coaches I've ever worked with. He takes the time to really understand each one of his athletes' body mechanics and works with each one, individually, to help bring about the best in THEM. The facility is great, the classes are fun and the coaching is top notch! If you live in the Mission Viejo area, I would highly recommend checking them out. read more

I am brand new to crossfit, so when my fiance asked me to go with him to Crossfit Active Performance, I was very hesitant at first. My biggest concern was that Ididn't want to bulk up. (I just wanted to look better for summer!) He told me that Xfit Active Performance offers their first week free, so if I didn't like it, I didn't have to commit and no money would come out of my pocket. Since I had nothing to lose, I started 3 weeks ago with their On Ramp program. Not only did I immediately fall immediately fall in love with the concepts behind the workout, I really enjoyed working with both Scott and Markus (the gym owners and trainers.) I am competitive by nature so the short, high intesity work outs really appealed to me and kept me entertained. Prior to this, I would run at the gym and do some crunchies.... and quickly get BORED! So I would quit before I saw any real results. Just in the first week, I felt stronger and saw a difference in my abs and arms. I typically don't write Yelp reviews unless I am compelled to by stellar service or something extraordinary. Both the "Box" (crossfit lingo for gym :)) and the trainers make Crossfit Active Perfomance the best work out I have ever had. It is the perfect place for both beginners and experts. read more

Top notch crossfit gym. Centralized location and knowledgeable and patient instructors. I'm there at least 3 times a week.

So, I have been hearing and seeing all these crossfit places pop up and I was one of those people who didn't understand the big fuss. I was stumbling around on groupon.com, and I found a groupon for Crossfit Active, and I thought that I would try it out for the month, then go back to my usual gym workout. Well, I was SO wrong. After one month I am hooked. The workouts are great, and they allow you to really push yourself. What I love most about it Crossfit Active is the coaches really care about you and your success. I've heard about people getting injured at crossfit because they were improperly taught movements, but at Active the coaches are all so attentive and helpful, and they work hard to make sure that everyone is getting a great workout, and not hurting themselves along the way. There is a team attmosphere at active, everyone is so nice, and encouraging, whether you are the out of shape newbie, or the person who has been doing crossfit for years, there is always someone there to cheer you on. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat. read more

Wow! This place is top notch. I had no clue what Crossfit was and I got really lucky starting with the BEST box in OC. The coaches, facility, equipment, and schedule are wonderful. They work with you no matter what level you are at and push you to be your personal best. After 6 weeks I am addicted and wanting more. The other members are friendly and encouraging. The transformation that my body has gone through already is nothing shy of a miracle...thank you Marcus! This will change your life for the better! read more

Just as Yelp says, "woohoo! As good as it gets". I came to CFAP from another box and I was blown away by their professionalism, passion and knowledge. I am in a similar industry and because of that I am quick to sniff out establishments that are all fluff. These boys (and girls) know what they are talking about. They live and breath crossfit. For me the best part really is the sense of family and camaraderie. No matter what kind of day I've had, when I walk out I feel stoked, strong and charged up. The owners work hard to make this a top notch facility and it shows in every way. read more

I have been working out here for two weeks now and I could not be more impressed. The coaches are amazing, and they put together a great workout program to help all different types of athletes and nonathletes. Even in a competitive environment, everyone has made it very comfortable for each of us as we progress through basic movements and lighter weights. There is no emphasis on moving too quickly or progressing at any speed beyond what makes us comfortable. I will be there for a long time and very excited about it. read more