I left my first review in 2011 where I was only 1 year in and I was so ecstatic on my progress. now it's 2013 and I'm still here putting in my time at the gym but now I have achieved a level of fitness that most people my age can't even imagine and that's what CrossFit is about, maintaing a healthy lifestyle while creating lifelong friendships. . It's no longer just a box to me it's a family.CFD ROCKS!!! read more

My review is based on first visit as my visit yesterday was unpleasant with one of trainers who seems to have more of an attitude then coaching skills. Since I like to be fair, I reviewed it based on first experience, was great friendly classmates both first and second time. Coach was checking to see if I needed help yet not rude and demanding. It was a structured workout with both cardio and heavy lifting which allowed for a great workout. I ended up very sore the next day. The equipment is in great shape, the gym is in a good convenient area with free parking which I don't find at downtown L.A. definitely worth a try . read more

Best gym ever. Seen results exponentially in comparison to other local gyms including personal training. Crossfit is amazing especially at Crossfit Downey. read more

I've been enjoying the benefits of Crossfit Downey for 2 years now and absolutely LOVE it! This week my son attended the kids' class and he is so excited to go back! He is pretty active in youth sports and he couldn't stop talking about his experience there, how the work out was tough but fun at the same time, and how encouraging Coach Vren was. It's awesome to see kids motivated and view health and fitness as fun as opposed to it being a chore. Hopefully setting a good foundation for their future. read more

This box is awesome! I workout at the sister box in Cerritos, but come to Downey for open gym. Coaches are great and extremely helpful. Crossfit is challenging and will kick your butt, but you will feel so accomplished after every workout. The coaches and other members will cheer you on till the end. It is worth every penny! read more

Joining CrossFit Downey has been the greatest experience of my life!! I've been a member for two years, and won't even consider doing anything else or going anywhere else for my workouts. If I could, I would give CFD 10 stars! Before joining CFD, I didn't even know what a barbell was, much less lifted one. But through the guidance, expertise, and patience that CFD's coaches demonstrated to me from day one, I have reached fitness goals I never thought were possible. I am in the best shape of my life, and am grateful to CFD for pushing and motivtating me to new fitness levels on a daily basis. CFD has become my home away from, and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a challenging, affordable, and fun workout! read more

This CrossFit gym is an incredible place to work with. Your membership includes access to all CrossFit classes, weightlifting, and yoga. If you have a fitness goal, the coaches will help you achieve your goal. I had a goal to train and compete in Olympic weightlifting. I spoke to Coach Oscar and he helped me achieve my goal. I qualified to compete in two American Open Series. read more

To be honest it was a great place to go but horrible atmosphere. The owner is great he actually introduces himself and approaches you it was impressive but what I did not like was everything else. The coaches do not pay attention to you unless you are a "hot girl" or if you are in the Olympic lifting class, if you don't one of the both good luck getting their attention. Going to the afternoon classes was such a pain in the butt there were people lifting weights who weren't even there for the class to being with and that would distract many of the coaches from teaching. Open gym was scheduled 3 pm not during CrossFit classes and because of that there would not be as many barbells for everyone. Many of the members were not welcoming to me it seem like more "mean girls" statues and the coaches will allow it. If you want to hear a lot of moaning then come to CFD because that's all you will get especially in the 4:30 pm class there's this lady with short gray hair oh my gosh she moans like she wants everyone to notice her. Over all people aren't friendly there and coaches don't pay any attention to you. One last thing I dislike the most was that kids were running around the gym while a workout was going on who allows that? read more

I've been a member for about 8 months and I don't think I've ever felt better in my life. As a newbie the coaches are amazing and really motivational. They're there to help not only meet your goals but exceed all expectations I ever had for myself. Hands down best gym I've ever been to read more

I can't even put to words on how amazing this place is. Before joining 8 months ago, I was a casual "retail gym" goer. I never really achieved the results I wanted. Upon joining CFD, I immediately starting seeing results. I was stronger, faster and fitter. Most importantly, the sense of family and community here is amazing! All the coaches are great and all the members are very helpful. I love CFD!!! read more

I guess I should review my own Gym, We have been around since 2008 Coaching CrossFit and Weightlifting. We focus on high intensity with functional movements. We are one of the few gyms with highly skilled trainers, with a diverse knowledge in all forms of fitness. We are not your typical gym that are begging members for reviews, paying Yelp to remove the bad reviews or giving discounts for reviews on yelp what you see is what you get, with focus on a high-quality environment with good skill in overall fitness. read more

So I played collegiate volleyball and am familiar with Olympic weight lifting (been doing it for five years) and I actually LOVE weight lifting and strength training so when I graduated from school I got a membership here to keep me in shape but I think it is way over priced. I also didn't like that one of the trainers didn't allow me to go up weight (when I knew I could and have done before) only because I was new and that another trainer was still in college! Nothing against him being in college, that's cool get your education, but, I want someone to train me who has graduated already! Not someone who I have more experience than! I also didn't like the times of the classes, they weren't many offered and the ones they had werent convenient to my schedule. I think it's good if you are a beginner and have absolutely no experience in weight lighting but after you get technique down you can go to any gym and do the same workouts for half the price and look up different workouts online. But that just my opinion, what do I know right? read more

I have never been good at diets or going to the gym, eventhough I would spend two hours on the eliptical I was too intimidated to try and figure out the weights and I never felt like I got a decent workout. I am a working mom, I go to school and I have 2 kids and they are involved in sports so my time is always stretched thin there is not enough hours in the day. My health began to suffer I had developed high blood pressure and I needed to lose weight. Then I started hearing about crossfit. I was interested until I heard the monthly rate not a lot but I believed it to be a regular gym. I didn't consider it because my old gym is only $30 a month. Then my husband joined and within a month I seen a difference a significant difference that made me sign up the very next Saturday. I'll be honest the first week is literally torture especially for a 30 year old overweight mother of two who is not athletic did I mention overweight. The main thing you need to bring to crossfit with you is passion and desire, the workouts are extensive and you soon realize that all the time and money you wasted at the gym was just that "a waste". I now realize that I have never worked out before crossfit LOL. There is this crossfit saying that I love " Your workout is my warmup" that is so true for the two hours I spent at the gym that wasn't even the warmup. LOL. I love crossfit. Honestly now I feel like I'm ripping Dianna and Oscar off they know me personally they know my weaknesses they know the weight I should be doing, they know when I'm not pushing myself. So really I'm getting a bargain I have personal trainers all the time at my fingertips. I joined in May and I've dropped 30 lbs. The best part is I am not on a strict diet my weakness is still fastfood I've literally just cut down my portions. For me right now this is the best investment,because I found something that I love and that keeps me and my body challenged. Crossfit has changed my life for the better. read more

Great place to workout coming in new to working out in crossfit and it's been a month and I like it a lot great coaches they do push you but it make the workout worth it when I first came most people noticed I was new and introduced themselves to me and were very encouraging read more

Being a Member of CFD has changed my life for ever !!! I I know it sounds like a commercial, but seriously. A 40 year old woman mother of 4 who had only had a few health kicks in her life basically set in her ways was actually able to FINALLY find that ONE thing she loves! And that is CrossFit Downey. The daily different workouts (knows as WODS) keep me wanting to go back for more and more every day, Other than the fact that I love the WODS I love the people I work out with. Everyone there is there to get better at everything, from pull-ups, box jumps, headstands, lifting and many other things I personally don't think I would ever enjoy doing. If your you still look pretty after your workout... than it wasn't really a workout....The owner Oscar and Diana Ramos make it such a welcoming atmosphere the are the nicest people I have ever met. read more

Did a drop in while visiting for the Crossfit games and I must say I was impressed by this box. The Oly class was 2 hours long. The coach gives you 30 mins to warm up and do your own thing. After that the class is very structured. It was by far one of the best Oly classes I have ever been to and made me wish my box had similar training. The people their are super friendly and the atmosphere is very chill. Definitely will come back next time I visit. read more

My one star rating has nothing to do with either the trainers or the members, or even the workout. They were ALL GREAT! But, when the owner tells me that I must take a fundamentals class if I want to continue with my membership, which costs an additional $150 (that's one class), I smell a scam. I stated that I had taken a similar class before, not to mention lifted weights and participated in sports This class, according to this owner, consists of teaching me how to lift a weight properly and have proper form. This lady said I HAD to take this class, even if I AM familiar with the movements, and have taken a crossfit class before. I didn't think this was necessary, and I feel that her stance on that $150 class was motivated by greed and money and not my personal safety. and I believe this reflects badly on the organization. So I would NOT recommend this place, especially when there are others that have just as flexible a schedule, but do not mount on other ridiculous fees. $150 to teach me form??? If you'd ask me, that should be included.. read more