If you are serious about crossfit, then this is the place to go to! The coaches are great and the programming is made to challenge you if you are up for it. Coaches are constantly helping you with technique and form. Lastly the most important thing for me is that classes always start on time. Highly recommend this gym for folks who live in and around the mission. read more

Alinea was my first experience with CrossFit and...nearly a year later, still loving it! I was definitely intimidated at first because CrossFitters in general are super intense (and buff lol) but the coaches here are awesome and make sure everyone understands the techniques of the WOD, accessory work, and weightlifting move(s) of the day Their programming is on point - enabling a lot of us to PR weekly/monthly, etc. Shoutout to Jen - my main coach in the AM classes!! read more

Crossfit was always something that I wanted to try but just never got around to it. Alinea was the first box that I joined and it was probably the best decision I made for my health and fitness. This sounds cliche but their coaches and their community really do care about you as an individual. The coaches know each member by name and they know how to get the most out of each member. Highly recommend Alinea, not only for the programming but for the laughs as well. PS the dogs here rule. read more

If you're looking for a box that provides excellent coaching, classes, and community, Alinea is the place for you. I joined the gym about a year ago, and to this day, it continues to be the largest highlight of my day. I have so much admiration and respect for this gym and the education, positive fun-loving energy, and kindness they prioritize and instill into their culture, creating and maintaining a welcoming environment that enables communities to thrive. The health and safety of Alinea's community is of upmost importance to this team, and they continue to support that fact during Covid. The gym upkeep, cleanliness, and social distancing protocols around their classes (both in person and virtual) and open gym is top notch. You won't regret dropping in and checking this gym out! read more

Alinea was the first box I tried when I arrived in SF back in 2018. It's 2020 and I'm still rocking with them! Why might you ask? Well, first impressions are everything to me -- and they impressed the f*ck out of me. From the owners, coaches, members -- and even dogs -- Alinea is the BEST box in SF. Culture is unmatched, WODs are intense, music is always on point, and the competitiveness between members is unreal (and appreciated). Marv, Tom, and Jenn (owners) really hired fantastic coaches (Pat, B, & Manny) who make the box one of the most sought after gyms in SF. I should also mention the monthly events they put on (in house and out) as a chance for members to meet/connect.... and let me tell you.... those are great, too! Crossfit is about building a community that supports each other, despite whatever differences you might have, and that's what you'll find at Alinea. As you read other reviews on here about Alinea, you are likely to notice a trend. That being the nonstop praise and love for the owners/coaches.... AND the gym itself. My review, along with their reviews, will not suffice. You have to come and check this place out for yourself -- and see why no one ever wants to leave. I'm grateful to call this place home (well second home), but y'all get the point. Now stop reading this and just come check us out already. read more

CrossFit was intimidating as a first-timer, but shortly after I started, it became my second home in San Francisco...no exaggeration! I joined right at the time of their yearly gym challenges and the one of the coaches, Jenn, was so encouraging that I couldn't refuse. I did so well and was at my fittest :) The coaches were so easy to get along with and had this mix of badass, push-yourself-to-the-limit attitude and down-to-earth, goofiness. Overall, the vibe of the gym was cozy and inspiring- I looked forward to working out with the people I regularly saw. It felt good to be in a place where people encouraged you and where you could encourage people (cheesy, but so true). Seriously, thanks to Alinea, CrossFit is my go-to workout. I can't even stand going to a "regular" gym- I'd be lost! Do yourself a favor and get fit with Alinea. Boom! read more

Hands down the best 24hr Fitness south of Market. This box has everything: great coaches, excellent programming, heavy objects, dogs, scintillating pre-workout trepidation, machines, deafeningly loud music, deeply satisfying/crippling post-workout soreness, balls. It's Crossfit for your San Francisco values. Come get some. read more

Visiting my family in San Francisco for three weeks, I didn't want to lose out on so much training. Yelp helped me locate Alinea Crossfit...and I'm beyond impressed from this brand new treasure the City is offering to crossfitters. My trainer has been Jenn, who's uber professional, experienced, and friendly. She's completely committed to pushing your limits, perfecting the techniques, and having as much fun as possible. Jenn just has amazing energy, and I've learned immensely from my training with her. The facility is an awesome and inviting urban chic space, packed with brand new equipment - from Rogue jump ropes to slick row machines. They intend on keeping the classes small and personalized even as they're growing quickly. And, they have the cheapest drop in rate from all the other boxes. Good luck to Crossfit Alinea, and see you on my next visit back to San Francisco! read more

CrossFit Alinea - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - San Francisco, California

When my brother first told me to find a Crossfit gym, I was hesitant for many reasons. I checked out different boxes in the city before I happened upon Alinea. I was nervous, but worked up the courage to check out their free intro Saturday AM class. Marv debunked all my preconceived negative notions about Crossfit and validated all the positive ones. The intro class was fun, lighthearted and challenging. I remember at the time feeling embarrassed that I couldn't properly do a box jump or a double under. But I was reassured and actually comforted to learn that there were ways to modify and scale a number of workouts. I knew I wanted to join immediately and signed up for Foundations (an onramping course) with Tom. It was a great, personalized way to learn the foundations of lifting and Crossfit. After "graduation," I was again nervous to be released into the wild to workout with others, but was again reassured and comforted in hearing that you will almost always find someone at your level and everyone always has something new to learn. On top of that, one of the best parts of Alinea is the encouraging camaraderie that exists among fellow Crossfitters and coaches. I started entering into the gym 3xs per week with some healthy fear and leaving with confidence and an endorphin boost, having actually been able to complete a box jump or double under! Flash forward to my almost one year Alinea anniversary (and appropriately, we are in the middle of the Stronger, Faster, Leaner Challenge--ask us about it! Team Jenn's the best!) and I will say that joining Alinea has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. I recently told my brother that working out at Alinea is one of the things I look forward to most these days. The programming is creative, strenuous (in a good way, of course), and exciting. The friends I've made there also are one of the biggest reasons coming 5-6xs a week has been so easy. All the coaches create a lively and challenging environment to build your physical and mental physique. They are kind, funny, helpful and encouraging. They are also apparently all lowkey DJs. At the intro class, Marv asked us what was some of the negative things we had heard or thought about Crossfit. One of my comments was that it seemed to have an almost "cultish" following. He responded in a way that made sense---anything you really enjoy and stand by will just start to be incorporated into your every day life. You can't help but talk about it, do it, share it, and enjoy it, nonstop. After joining Alinea, I really get that now. :) read more

Moving across the country was one of the hardest things I've had to do. There was one thing in my life that has always kept me sane which is working out. Thank goodness for Crossfit Alinea! They became my home away from home. The coaches are not only great people but we're always giving constructive feedback to improve my technique. I was able to create new PRs and few my progression. I have met some of the most amazing people here and some life long friends. Everyone here is so welcoming and loving! Major plus - dogs! If you're looking for a place to better yourself and find great friends, this is the place for you. Love this place forever! read more

CrossFit Alinea - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wanted to share my experience of this "5 star" gym. I contacted via email wednesday and expressed interest. I have previously worked out on my own for a couple of years, and have done crossfit abroad for a couple of months in Barcelona. I said the exercises I normally do are "cleans, press, rows, swings, front squats, sprints, pull-ups". I was emailed by Jen this thursday. "Today's workout for class might not be the best to display your command of the barbell. We'll be working on cleans tomorrow and you could come to class at 6:30/7:30am, noon, or 5:30/6:30pm. It's really just to make sure you understand the basic movements and coming in to workout during class is an easy way to do that." When I came in Jen, who I assume is the manager, asked me if I knew what a push press was. I told her I didn't know the words as well. and she proceeded to demonstrate a shoulder press. I told her I am very comfortable doing that exercise. She then talked a lot (being very vague) about how knowing the lingo is important. She told me I have to do a test out or go to a foundations course and will be unable to workout today. I told her I was very disappointed that she has wasted my time, duping me into coming in. I honestly think my experience was due to a strong motivation to charge extra money to new people because not knowing lingo should not be a reason for a test. Crossfit brand should honestly send some free shit to my house or something for my experience. But I will be renewing my normal gym membership so at least I will save $200+ a month. So I can at least thank Jen for that. read more

Running a busy sports med/rehab clinic for my day job, I usually cringe when people bring up CrossFit. Not due to the concept itself, if done correctly it is one of the best ways to maximal functional fitness. More so for the fact that the vast majority of gyms end up inadvertently sending patients to my doors with their lack of knowledge, poor coaching and awful programming. Being new to the area, I tried out four different intro classes and met the coaches at surrounding CrossFit gyms. The sloppy coaching and poor movements executed by the athletes (and coaches) found at these gyms are the reasons CrossFit catches the flak it does on the online circuit. Then I went to CrossFit Alinea and had an intro workout with the staff. The coaches, Jen, Marv and Tom, all understand and implement a high standard that helps athletes reach and blast through fitness goals all while keeping them injury free and moving like human beings should. I'm not without my own movement faults and they are strict and keep me honest and out of injury when I'm running on fumes and ready to fail. Marv's programming follows a linear progression and actually gets you places, quickly. Gone are the ridiculously over-the-top WODs and in are the foundational strength and skill based workouts with appropriate mobility to match. The class sizes are always enough to form a solid community to encourage one another, but not overflowing where you feel like you're stuffed in like sardines. It doesn't hurt that they have all top of the line Rogue equipment either. If this review hasn't been clear enough already, I will summarize with this: If you are trying to reach a number of any fitness goals, be part of a fun and welcoming community, want to stay injury free and want to have fun doing it - look no further, CrossFit Alinea is the place to be. read more

CrossFit Alinea is seriously the best gym I've ever been to. Instead of forcing myself to go work out like I used to, I now look forward to finding out what the WODs are and going to class. Before joining, I used to think Crossfit was only for super fit or professional athletes. I started from ground zero - not knowing how to do any Olympic lifts or movements, and barely even able to lift the 45 lb barbell (I know, I was weak!). Fast forward 8 months later, and I've already seen big gains in my overall fitness - not just in how heavy I can lift, but also flexibility, agility, endurance and speed, all thanks to the awesome coaches at Alinea. Like everyone else has already said, the coaches are all great and the programming is fantastic. The equipment is all top notch. Classes are usually about 10-20 people, but the coaches do a great job of making sure everyone is following proper form and technique. The community is awesome - everyone is super friendly, welcoming and supportive. I've met a lot of great people here, and it's always more fun working out with friends. I'm always trying to convince my friends to try it out, too. I'd definitely recommend checking out their free intro class on Saturdays. read more

Before joining Crossfit Alinea, I had done crossfit for 0 years at 0 different boxes, so believe me when I say 'what am I getting myself into?' was a continuous thought. Jennifer, Tom, and Marvin are the epitome of what good coaches should be: approachable, knowledgable, and supportive. They place a huge emphasis on proper technique, form, and making sure you're doing your best, given your abilities. It can be quite intimidating, at first - especially given the physique and abilities of some of the more experienced crossfit patrons - but everyone is friendly and there is a strong culture of community at this gym. I've learned the majority of competition is within yourself and what you were able to accomplish last workout/week/month/_____. I've been going for 3.5 months now and the changes in my work load and appearance have been quite dramatic. Thank you, Crossfit Alinea (coaches and community) read more

Bottom-line: Crossfit Alinea is an excellent gym (please don't make me say box), run by passionate coaches, supported by a solid community of members. Although I had been doing Crossfit-style workouts with friends for a few years, I was hesitant to join an "official" Crossfit affiliate. There are three reasons I was turned off to the concept, which I'll address in turn: 1. Cost - There's no way around the cost for a well-appointed, professionally-run gym in SF. This is not amateur hour. A better question than "What does this cost?" is "What is the value I get out of this?" It's certainly worth it for me. I would never have pushed myself this hard or achieved the last two months of results on my own, period. 2. Coaching - I was impressed within 5 minutes of meeting Tom, Marv, and Jenn. First off, they are all impressive athletes, who care about improving themselves. Second, they deeply care about all of their athletes' progress. This translates into all sorts of small but impactful actions, like obsession with proper form (and many more that I'm not going to list out). Suffice it to say, it's hard to quickly improve without an expert set of eyes providing useful feedback. Third, they are all standout human beings who are fun to be around. 3. Attitude - Alinea takes a very integrated approach to fitness, including mobility, strength, and diet. If something new comes along, it gets incorporated. There doesn't seem to be an established dogma other than results. Lastly, there's no yelling or punishments. It's just...chill. To finish this review out, I have to call out my biggest (and most pleasant) surprise, which is the member community. It makes a big difference. The gym had always been a solitary activity for me. No longer. read more

Started Crossfit about 2 years ago and was super skeptical and didn't want to like it. From the first engagement with Tom, Jenn, and Marv; I realized that not all Crossfitters are douchebags. Aside from phenomenal coaching, experience, and motivation - the entire staff (Tom, Jenn, Marv, Pat, Dane, Nik, Phil, Jordan, and Daniel) all create and promote an incredible culture. They've successfully built and sustained a thriving community that has been a huge value-add to my fitness and life. Sure, they've helped me crush some serious PR's and get stronger, faster, and leaner - but I really think that's secondary to what else I get from being a member at Alinea. I came into the doors as a customer - and now I feel like I'm a member of the family. Everyone thinks their box is the best (snicker); but Alinea is the measuring stick that I compare all other boxes to. Objectively; they exceed in their understanding of functional movements, scaling for intensity and ability. They don't just show you a movement; they have a unique way of breaking down movements into their sub-components that allow you to perfect and scale. I've not received this level of coaching anywhere else and I'm really grateful for the Alinea team. read more

I came to this gym as a drop-in and got a really great workout. I attended the 6:30 AM class on Friday. The drop-in rate is $25 and you get a shirt too. Yay! This gym is small, but don't be turned off by the size. Everyone was really organized and made enough room so that everyone can work out. I will definitely come back when in SF! read more

Marv and the staff at Alinea could not be more welcoming. They were quick to answer my email and all questions I had regarding their open gym which, by the way, is the best open gym policy amongst CrossFit's in all of San Francisco. The gym is large, the equipment is clean and neatly sorted and the people are friendly. I highly recommend Alinea. read more

I'm so glad that there is finally a crossfit in my neighborhood. I'm super out of shape after having my first child and haven't worked out in about 2 years. As a result, I was hesitant about doing crossfit again as it can be intense, but Jenn, the coach at Crossfit Alinea is amazing. She is so good about breaking things down and scaling things to my needs so that I'm definitely being challenged, but am not hurting myself. I've been to 4 different crossfits in my time and had the opportunity to be coached by a lot of different people and she is by far the best! Everyone else I've met here is incredibly warm, encouraging, and welcoming. I love the combination of being pushed to my potential, but also feeling encouraged by others. I'm excited to see this crossfit grow and imagine they are going to be packed in no time. For now, I'm enjoying all of the individualized attention :) If you want to check them out, I recommend the free intro class Sat mornings. I've been telling everyone I know about this place! read more

3 years later I'm still here and going strong. This is the best box, because it is a community. This is my home. I love the coaches and members. Really have improved my technique and skills here with coaches that care. The people gravitate towards Crossfit Alinea, because of the great energy and atmosphere that the coaches set. I can't be more grateful that Jenn, Tom, and Marv put together a great box with amazing coaches! I wouldn't have any other place to to go and grow....love Crossfit Alinea! read more

I joined this gym about six months ago and have been meaning to write a glowing review ever since. My five star rating is just going to be a drop in the bucket of all of their other five star ratings, but here goes: I finally decided to check out CrossFit after a friend visiting from Guadalajara raved about her local box. Lucky me, a relatively new affiliate had opened up near my house and another friend and I checked out their free Saturday intro class. I was impressed by the pace of the class, the functional approach to fitness and the welcoming attitudes of the coaches. As a former swimmer and runner, I stumbled through all of the Olympic weightlifting moves during my Foundations class but was kept on track by the expert guidance of Jenn and continue to benefit from the rigorous attention of all of the coaches. I am busier outside of the gym right now than I have ever been and one of the things that keeps me sane is being able to zip over to the gym for an hour a day and get a great workout and a bit of socialization without any extraneous thought. Added bonus: I am in better shape than I have been in for about eight years! Thanks Marv, Jenn, and Tom for the incredible community you have built. read more

Love the coaches - all of them. They are both super helpful making sure you are working out correctly (using proper form, etc), and also really cool and nice. No ego's here, just great people. read more

Having recently relocated from Colorado, my husband and I were on the hunt for a new box. We did quite the extensive search, checking out classes at gyms across the city. Our final selection: Crossfit Alinea. Absolutely amazing space (huge compared to most everything else we checked out), brand new equipment, nice setup. Coaches are high energy, well versed in form, have great queues and the programming has been great thus far. I'm also psyched about the community forming around this gym- every single person I've met has been super friendly. read more

What can I say this place is awesome. The coaches are super knowledgeable and the classes are definitely a hard workout. This is my third Crossfit gym and all of them have been great. Only one negative - classes are advertised as an hour and in the evening often start and end as much as 15 minutes late. Not a huge deal but keeping the classes under an hour would be great. read more

Love this gym! Truly the only reason I left is due to a move. However my significant other (who is a true cross fitter) and I (wannabe ) both agree the vibe here is just what you'd hope for. Laid back, no ego, supportive but with the right amount of push, direction, and motivation. Crossfit gets a bad rap for being competitive or "cult-y." I think there's enough people here who are fit that you will still find a challenge if you're at that level, but also enough newbs to moderate folk that you won't feel out of place. I always felt very comfortable and supported- they'll always scale to your skill level. The coaches (Marv, Manny, Pat, Bryan) are all so awesome and knowledgeable. There are a few more great ones but I typically go to the evening classes so that's who I usually see. They also have an entire separate side gym as a barbell club. Good spot for those who want open gym time during class and probably don't need a lot of guidance (hence I never personally used it but it's nice!). Whether you're new to Crossfit or need a new gym, you've found the right spot. You'll go through a fundamentals course if you're new- and expect to sweat! Seriously, give this place a shot. You won't want to leave!! read more

Let's see - most of the reviews say they're awesome/the best/technique-focused/etc with a personal story. Here are the gym's details: Versatile - Alinea maximizes the space within the box to its fullest efficiency, and update equipment. Additionally, they hold special classes for specific needs such as mobility, stability, and others. In late 2013, they incorporated Wodify which is excellent for tracking personal stats electronically. Fun - Monthly happy hours? How many gyms do that? Honestly (who throws a shoe)? Flag football, paintballing, meat CSAs, athletic lifting shoe sales, and hydrostatic dunk tests (I had no clue what this was prior) are commonplace at Alinea. Coaches - A+ but all of the reviews say that. Touche. read more

Great CrossFit gym! They have lots of classes which are never too crowded. The coaches are both talented and kind, and everyone's very supportive of each other. read more

Five years in, I'm still not injured, still learning, still hitting personal records, and most importantly still having fun!

I cannot say enough fantastic things about Crossfit Alinea, but I will try to keep this short and sweet. I tried CrossFit about 5 years ago and lasted about a month. I have now been going to Crossfit Alinea for about 10 months and I can't get enough. I can't put my finger on exactly why Crossfit Alinea is different, but it totally is. I keep coming back day after day, even though the workouts are sometimes crazy hard and I now spend 80%of my week being sore from head to toe. I think this says a lot about both the coaches and the community at Alinea. I think the other reviews cover most of the important stuff, ie knowledgeable coaches, good programming, focus on technique and a GREAT community. And I 100% agree!!! If I could give Alinea an even higher rating, I would because it is that AWESOME!!! read more

I started by blaming the drier. "Shrunk my t-shirts, again!" Then my pants started riding up biking to work. "This is annoying, they were fine a few weeks ago." After a couple of months doing Crossfit for the first time ever with Jenn, Tom and crew at Alinea, like no other time working out at a gym, the results just appeared. I was getting stronger, tighter, bigger, and I hadn't even noticed. That's what I love about Crossfit, there are no mirrors, no weighing scales, no posers. This is about building your body from the inside out to make you fitter, faster, stronger. Its like something is growing inside you, starting at your core and spreading out to turn you into a machine. I consider myself fairly active, I did a marathon last year, a bunch of triathlons, regular gym weight-training on and off for over 10 years, but Crossfit is like nothing else. I really feel its designed to help you make the best of the body you have. And not try and force fit you into some doctored photo that just isn't your physical makeup. The team at Alinea are awesome. I basically workout with a trainer every time and they know my weak areas, and where I need to push. They are my mirror so I can focus on what is happening inside. Jenn, Tom and Marvin have created a unique, relaxed, friendly, supportive, nonjudgmental, and fun space to help you achieve what you want physically, whatever that may be. If you have been thinking of giving Crossfit a go, just try out a trial class. I hadn't worked out regularly for over 8 months on my first day, you can build at your own speed. read more

So grateful to have found these guys! I feel better about my fitness than I have in about 10 years thanks to these amazing coaches. They make you feel welcome and take everything one step at a time. I've never felt pushed beyond my limit and they always take the time to be sure you're using correct form. Prior to starting, I thought that maybe I just didn't like working out very much because I would always drop out of (yoga, pilates, what have you) after a month and have to force myself to start again. The idea of Crossfit sounded super intimidating, but the atmosphere at this gym is incredibly welcoming. Now, (I'm never going to be someone who jumps out of bed), but I'm so happy when I get to the gym and it hasn't been a struggle to stay committed over the past 7 months. And, I'm jamming up mountain trails on the weekends for FUN! read more

I was on vacation staying in the mission so I was looking for CrossFit gyms nearby. A quick google search and I found this gym. Went to walk by the location and there was no sign, no indication that this was actually a gym. Decided to go to a different gym instead (crossfit potrero hill). Met someone there that said 'Oh yeah this is an actual gym, they just don't have a sign'. Maybe its just me, but a sign is a no brainer. Also, the blog on their out of date website hasn't been updated in months... Thats two strikes against this gym already. Finally decided to go check out a class after emailing them. Workout was fun, but the coach was more interested in chit chatting with members about wedding plans vs actually coaching. Coaching wasn't bad, just wasn't all that great either. I'd hit up this gym if it were close, but I'd recommend Potrero Hill CrossFit instead. read more

i used to work out in an actual cardboard box, and LET ME TELL YOU, crossfit alinea's box is a massive upgrade. now you may think that's not saying much, but compared to other boxes i've looked into in san francisco, this one had by far the best of all components to consider when choosing a place to get fit and be safe. once i started there, a plethora of benefactors were exposed. not only did the coaches become fast friends, but the members were encouraging and helpful right from the beginning. all three owners offer something special that, when blended together, creates a thriving environment. and don't even get me started on their chiseled physiques and dashing good looks. sometimes during warmups i get distracted by their carved shoulders and otherwordly smiles. i'm legitimately losing my train of thought as i write about them; soooo dreamy. on a more relevant note, the programming is fantastic, the foundations program does a wonderful job getting new members up to speed, and the maintenance of happy faces and healthy bodies is evidence enough of a good box. each class is spiced with people that laugh HARD, work out HARDER, and love to hang out HARDEST afterward. it doesn't matter who is coaching whom--you can count on focused efforts on from both ends. the positive energy is contagious and thanks to being a regular at alinea, my mood is markedly improved throughout the day. in case what you'd read up to this point wasn't clear, let me reiterate that this facility is excellent on every level. i want to make a joke here but i think i'd be trying too hard. just go meet the coaches and you'll wish you'd started the first day their box opened. read more

TLDR: Show up. Do it. You will not regret this community, this work out, or this experience. Long version: Crossfit Alinea is a life place. I came to the gym, looking for something new, and I stayed because Alinea changed my entire perspective on my health, my community, my body, and my workouts. I'm a young queer femme, no weight lifting experience, limited athletic experience, just kinda your average - I run sometimes, and do yoga - kinda lady. I expected bro dudes, and douche bags, and to be put completely out of my league. 1. There are totally bro dudes, but I love them and they cheer me on when I want to kill everyone on my 150th wall ball. 2. I was put completely out of my league -- but in a sustainable fashion. Alinea forces you to face your fears and your limitations, and then meet and exceed them. You can scale any workout, and even though it can be tough to be the last one to finish a workout, there's nothing like watching your numbers change and/or being cheered on by your fellow folks in the box. 3. Coaches - Marvin, Jenn, and Tom are the best trifecta you can ask for. They all care about doing your best, and pushing yourself, and the community they create. They want you to be a superb athlete, but if youre not necessarily going to compete in the opens they still coach you and push you to be an even better version of yourself. The most incredible part of Alinea is its literally a place for anyone. Even though SF champions diversity, we are a pretty segregated space. Alinea has made a space for anyone -- superb athlete, couch potatoe, bro dude, high femme, techie, public service agent -- who ever you are if you are kind, want to have the best fucking work out of your life, and meet incredible new folks: you've finally found your home. R read more

This is the nicest and cleanest crossfit gym I have ever stepped foot into. It is also the largest. The coaches here really know what they are doing. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Having done Crossfit for 2 years and visiting over 8 boxes, I can safely say Crossfit Alinea is my favorite. Here's what I like: - Awesome location/space: It's right in the heart of Mission in a gigantic I shaped box. Having worked out in tiny boxes before, I can't stress enough how awesome it is to be doing snatches with 10 other people and still have plenty of room to throw down my bar without killing the guy/girl next to me. It's also cool (temperature wise) with tons of natural light, which is a big plus. - Brand new equipment: Everything from truck tires to prowlers -- they've got it. And it's all brand new. The last 3 boxes I went to didn't have half the equipment they have (and they'll be adding more soon, like turf, sleds, and sledgehammers!). - Great coaches: Marvin/Jen/Tom are all super nice and really attentive. They also stress the nuances of each technique, which is really nice. Every day I pick up on some tiny new technique that result in big gains. - The people: All of the other cross fitters are really friendly and encouraging. I've been to boxes where all the crossfitters are super hardcore and pretentious, which is nice because you push yourself to the max, but not so nice because you'd never want to grab a beer with anyone afterward. I've also been to boxes where there aren't many real athletes, which makes it kind of boring if you're the competitive type and like to beat people at WODs. Alinea has a nice mix of beginners and vets, so the vibe is laid back but still challenging. Hope to see you all at Alinea! read more

This is what I've been looking for! I've been to a couple of other CrossFit gyms, and this place just blows the other places out of the water. Marvin, Jennifer and Tom have built a kick-ass box and an even more impressive community. They are amazing coaches--I love their style of coaching. A good CrossFit coach will have all of the technical knowledge to instruct the proper movements; these guys have all of that plus the right demeanor/communication skills/I just want to be there! ha. I've seen how they are able to scale their approach to coaching a seasoned CrossFitter to a complete newbie (to CrossFit and exercise, altogether). That is what makes them impressive. CrossFit Alinea manages to be a supportive & nurturing box that is also challenging & daring. It boils down to this just being the right community. I cannot recommend CrossFit Alinea highly enough. I'm now excited about fitness! THANK YOU GUYS! read more

Hands down the best gym experience I've ever had. The coaches at Alinea have created an incredible community of friends and athletes through fun and challenging workouts. Flexible schedule, lots of options, and high-quality equipment. read more

I started my CrossFit journey at gym that was intimidating, expensive and pretentious. That is not Alinea. Here I feel welcome, encouraged and more fit every day. It's true what they say, "you are the company you keep" because the coaches set the tone for the entire community, where every member is just as fun and motivating as they are. I joined Alinea over three years ago, when I was mentally and physically unwell. This gym taught me proper technique - lifting and eating - and I've never been happier or healthier. Thank you Marv, Jenn, Tom, Kelsey, Bryan, Manny and Pat! read more

I've never written a yelp review before in my life, but Crossfit Alinea has made such an impact that its impossible not to want to spread the good word. Everyone in the city is time strapped (including reading lengthy reviews) so if there's only one thing I can say, it'd be that if you're looking for a high intensity, workout that'll get you in and out of the gym and see changes in strength, definition, work capacity and have fun doing it, then there's no better gym than crossfit Alinea! To the people who think crossfit may be too intense, there's an intro course to ramp you up and they scale/modify workouts to each individual's level and injuries so don't worry about getting into shape before joining crossfit. If you want a little more detail, I'll break the rest of the review down into 5 areas: coaching, programming, community, cost & my personal results. Coaching: As a lot of people (a bunch of whom are now friends) have already mentioned, the coaches are awesome, helpful, friendly and detail oriented. Marv, Tom and Jenn begin each class by breaking down the movement they're focused on. They'll provide instruction in a systematic way from your base on up through every part of your body. They'll take time to provide movement queues to focus on and explain why it all matters to lift safely and efficiently. Classes are a reasonable size where you'll get personal attention, and they'll often have 2 coaches there to ensure this. I've learned a great deal about the body as a system and how your kinetic chain and in particular midline and hips are integral to everything. Programming: Marv does an awesome job of designing a structured program that help an athlete improve across strength, endurance, flexibility and other fitness modalities. Is it possible to do all that?? Yes, just ask Tyler who can deadlift 500 pounds and is flexible enough to kick his leg well over your head. One area where I feel they could improve is the workouts are often too long, or there is not enough programmed rest to maintain a high level of intensity throughout (or at least hard for me to do.) Community: The people at Crossfit Alinea are awesome. You'll find a diverse range of people with diverse fitness goals at Alinea. And since this is San Francisco, the population is full tech people doing such awesome stuff you could build an awesome startup with all the people there! Typically going to the gym is something you have to do, not look forward to. But since they've built such an awesome environment at Alinea that it's shifted my mindset to where it's almost like a sports team and you're getting fit while hanging out with friends. They've upped that ante with happy hours, parties and paintball. Cost: It's definitely on the pricier end for a gym, however I don't think that's the right comparison. It's almost like a personal trainer. There's the right level of coaching, they do all the programming for you so you don't get bored of doing the same things over and over and there's the social motivation. In my mind, it's 100% worth it. Personal: In the 1 year I've been at crossfit alinea I've seen measurable improvements in every lift and am stronger and fitter metabolically then I've ever been in my life. I've never done Olympic lifting and have only done basic compound movements (squats, deadlifts, kettlebell swings ) on and off, never with any regularity beginning in college. With Crossfit Alinea's coaching and programming, all of my #'s have gone to PRs. Squat 215 to 300, Deadlift 285 to 405, power clean 0 to 215, snatch 0 to 165. I had also previously never run more than 5 miles in my life, and now a 10-12 miles on a weekend is not a problem. Thanks, Crossfit Alinea! read more