I been doing crossfit for about 4 years and this gym replaced United Athletics which was a crossfit gym. At first, I missed my old girlfriend (Athletics United) but quickly I started I became infatuated by Ape Arena. Right off the bat they bought all new equipment. Rowers, Bikes, Bars, Plates, Ergs, Racks, Dumbbells, Kettlebells. It is a first class operation. Not to mention they have meals, supplements, and fitness plans to help meet your goals. The owner is a nut. Yes I said it. He is all over the map in a good way. He has unlimited energy. He's the type of person that you wanna be around because he inspires and motivates you. He is very intense and he might be crazy (in a good way). With that said, Chris is the guy you want to train you and energize this group fitness environment. Chris really cares and is so passionate about good technique, gains, health and he loves to yell, play loud music and motivate you. It is a blast. He is in your corner. Chris is a solid dude and you will take the time to give you the tools for your success. Jessica (Chris' wife) also is very passionate about fitness. She is a beast, and has an extra gear and often works out with the group when she is not busy with new clients. Chris and Jessica are an awesome team! It is more than a business to them and they love what they do which makes all the difference. Workouts: Expect the unexpected. No other workout routine can give you so much in so little time. I think the best part of Ape Arena is the family environment. Most people here are not teenyboppers or people that are looking to date other people, they are folks that are established and are trying their best to achieve personal goals and there is definitely a sense of community when we're all working out together. What sets this gym apart from others I believe from what I hear from my other friends at other gyms is our coaches are absolutely amazing. In addition to Chris, you have Malik and Chity (I know I misspelled it) and they are alike in consistency but all have great strengths individually. Collectively they are all professionals and masters of their craft and they all care about you, your goals, and your health. I love the team that they assembled I think I will be coming here a long time because I have so much fun doing hard work and the results I have seen are absolutely amazing. Pound-for-pound I am probably the strongest I have ever been in my life and that's pretty crazy because I was pretty fit in the Marine Corps. You can't go wrong at this gym but I will say things are not easy. You have to put in the work. You have to be focused. You have to work on things that coaches to tell you to do. You have to like the feeling of sweat dripping all over the place. Thank you Ape Arena and all the coaches. You know who you are. You guys are amazing people. You have absolutely exceeded my expectations and I cannot imagine a life without being a part of this gym. read more

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Beyond happy with my decision to sign up with ape arena. If you are ready to make a positive health change in your life, I 1000% recommend Ape Arena. The staff is so knowledgeable and positive. The workouts are seriously amazing, I mean sweat in your eyes and shirt soaked. No workout was ever boring or repeated. The mind set of everyone there is so positive and encouraging. From your weekly conversations with your nutritionist to the encouraging quotes I was getting a couple times a week. It's really a mind set and you will get out of this what you put in. Can't wait to see my results after a couple of months of continued consistency with healthy meal plans and killer workouts. read more

This is one of the best gyms I've ever attended. Since day one I felt motivated and inspired . All the coaches are so helpful and have so much knowledge. Definitely feels like my second home. I recommend this location 1000 percent!!! read more

First off Ape Arena isn't your typical gym. I started out with doing their 6 week challenge and I lost 15 pounds and 5.1% body fat! In just SIX WEEKS! They gave me a meal plan to follow & I showed up to crossfit classes 5 days a week for those 6 weeks and each time there wasn't a repeat of workout which kept it fun and interesting and I kept coming back. The staff and coaches are super friendly & they encourage you to keep pushing yourself! I love how they take the time to put together each day- every single workout with specific stretching for that day's workout, the warm ups, and the WODs. They know what they're doing & they know how to make results happen ! I recommend Ape Arena to everyone I talk to because they've changed my life physically & mentally. They've helped me realize that it's not about how much weight I can lose in those "6 weeks" but it taught me discipline, it taught me how to fuel my body, & actually changed it to become a "lifestyle" of eating & working out! I LOVE APE ARENA!!! read more

APE ARENA - 6 week difference!!! This speaks for itself. So Thankful for Ape Arena! - Gyms Near Me - Riverside, California

I joined APE after seeing their 6 week fitness challenge on an Instagram ad and it was definitely the best decisions I've made lately. When joining their fitness challenge, they do a body measurement test with you to determine your body fat, skeletal muscle mass, and other things that they are very educated on. After that test, they discuss where you're currently at physically and the direction they want you to move in to achieve not only a healthy body but a healthy mindset. They help you achieve those goals by giving you a detailed and easy to follow diet plan, and a continuous support system from all of their coaches and their accountability coach, Fer. They also have an amazing community where everyone is continuously helping each other, honestly one of the best things about APE. The whole environment APE has made is very supportive and inspiring. Now, APE's fitness program focuses on a one hour daily workout at their gym, where they always have at least one coach guiding you thru all the exercises. Their one hour classes are structured, starting with mobility, into warm-ups, into strength training, and finishing off with the workout of the day. The workouts themselves are tough, they challenge you and in no way are easy, but this should not be a discouragement! They want you to make it to the gym as much as you can, typically 4-5 days a week. For me, I had plenty of thoughts during the program especially during the beginning if I was cut out for it, but I stayed to it and tried my best! I did have some weeks where I didn't have the motivation to go in, but Fer and their other coaches always reached out during the week to me to check in as to why I wasn't making it to the classes or what was going on and how could they help me get in the gym. I got some really good advice from Coach Jess when I was feeling in doubt...push those feelings ga to the side and focus on where you want to be and get into the gym! If you're having doubts about joining, my advice is to just do it! All in all, after my 6 week challenge I have noticed a complete change in my body and mindset. I feel more energized, more capable and confident, healthy, and most of all happy. I've noticed that after their program I generally just want to be healthier and live to those habits. I'm much more aware of what I eat and what I do and how to treat my body correctly. While I do feel that I could be further along my fitness journey by now, I am fully aware that I got out of it what I put into it. If you fully commit to their diet program and make it to the gym often every week, you WILL have amazing results. All in all, APE is a great place to be if you're ready to challenge yourself and make a positive impact on not only your life but those around you. This is a long review at this point, but I'm only writing this because I truly believe they have one of the best fitness programs that you can be a part of. Thank you to the whole APE family, and I'm looking forward to continuing on challenging and bettering ourselves with everyone here at APE. read more

It's a great facility with a lot of love, and care put into it. They have an amazing team, and the atmosphere of the gym is great for new gym goers, and experienced ones alike. Highly recommend this place! read more

One of my best decisions by far! If you're looking to turn a new leaf this is the place to start. From the start of my first week, I felt like there was plenty of support. Everyone has been immensely helpful starting from their knowledgeable staff to all their members. This gym is not your standard gym but a community, and I am happy that I found it. Everyone has their own journey but everyone here is looking to feel and look healthy and I believe with Ape Gym and its program it can be achieved. read more

owners are so knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. never felt so comfortable in a place. my results are insane, I've dropped from size 14 to size 2 in 2, months. my confidence and mental strength is off the charts. I feel so good these days. Thanks ape arena read more

I've been with ape arena for a little over a year now and I can say Ape Arena is my gym it's the one gym I found coaches that actually care about your performance goals as well as physical and mental goals with your fitness journey , they take the time to point out your struggles and downfalls and help you perfect and get better at those struggles ! The environment and community is what puts it all together you can't go wrong with ape arenas community, they push you past your limits and motivate one another ! read more