I was a student in the same class as Korbi, and since her review describes a class I was standing in the middle of, I wanted to add what I saw. It was the morning class and it had ten students. There were two first-timers that day: Korbi and another woman named Camille. Jason led the warm-up doing every movement himself in front of the room. He then walked us through the strength portion and the workout of the day (WOD), demonstrating each movement. During the strength portion he moved around the room giving feedback. During the WOD he circulated continuously giving students feedback. For context, my station/area was directly in front of hers, so I had a clear view for the entire workout. Before the clock started, while Jason was coordinating where everyone would be working out, she suddenly began the workout on her own. He then explained we weren't starting yet to which she responded, loudly, "I just don't get why we're all standing around doing nothing!" He explained again that the WOD is timed and he'd start the clock once everyone was placed. Then another student offered, "If you get lost, just watch me, we're at the same station doing the same thing." Once we started working out, she did a different number of reps than the ones that were written, she skipped movements, and totally worked out of order. I'm not sure what happened, maybe she wasn't paying attention when he went over the movements. The workout ran 11 minutes; she worked roughly six of them. In those six minutes I watched Jason go to her three separate times. Each time he corrected her form, demonstrated the movements again, and when she got it, told her "Good job." He also made sure she knew what the correct order was. Camille (also brand new that day and working right next to her) completed the whole workout and did it correctly. Jason also demonstrated some of the movements for her too, but in Camille's case it all went smoothly. The last time Jason came over to help Korbi, she had stopped doing the workout and was sitting on the floor texting on her phone. To his credit, he still tried to help, but she raised her voice at him and left the gym. I'll grant her this much, a Crossfit class for a first-timer can be intimidating, and I can't speak to how she felt from the inside, but from the outside she very resistant to Jason's instructions. In her review she says she repeatedly asked classmates for help, and I was three feet away -- she barely spoke to any of us, including the person who directly offered to guide her. Just so folks know, I'm not affiliated with the gym. I'm just a member who happened to be standing there and what I saw was an instructor trying to help a student by explaining/demonstrating the movements, checking in that student repeatedly in a short time, and the student responding rudely and walking out. For a more accurate assessment of this Crossfit gym, there are plenty of other reviews on this page worth reading. read more

CrossFit Intellect - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Been attending CrossFit Intellect for 5 years now (time flies!) I had never done Crossfit before I started but Jason (owner/head coach) is a great instructor who helped me learn the movements and scale the workouts to match my abilities. The classes are small enough for personalized instruction but there are enough people (at enough different levels) to promote some friendly competition. Overall a great place to workout, connect with people, and develop your skills and overall fitness. Can't recommend highly enough. read more

I've been a member at CFI since summer 2022, when I wandered into the gym next door to my building. Little did I know that'd I get in the best shape of my life, make fitness a truly integrated part of life, AND make some of the best friends I have. Jason runs such a welcoming, inclusive, and approachable gym--this is the kind of place where people say hi to you, you chit chat, and get to know each other. Not like other big chains where it feels impossible to get to know others. Also, because of CFI, I've competed in two Hyrox's, run a half marathon, done trail runs, and improved my lifting, endurance, and overall cross training abilities. When I've been injured, I can still come regularly and Jason helps me modify anything. If you're looking for a gym that's truly for everyone no matter your fitness level, age, experience etc and where you can build community, drop in and give it a try!! read more

I've been going to CrossFit gyms around the world for over 15 years (am I old!?) and I've been a member at CFI for four years. CrossFit Intellect is among the best. The vibes at the gym are awesome. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. I've made some of my best friends in LA at this gym. The level of competition at the gym varies. There are just as many people at the gym taking classes to learn how to lift for the very first time or just move their bodies after work as there are people training competitively for a race, a Hyrox, or a sport. And everyone is there to support one another. The coaching and instruction that Jason and Adam provide are top notch. They both have tons of experiencing coaching athletes of all levels, and it shows. The workouts are super accessible and scalable to all levels. With smaller class sizes Jason gets to know your strengths, weaknesses, and personal goals and he provides tailored advice for how to scale or approach a WOD. Jason's programming is going to make you stronger, it's going to make you faster, it's going to make you more fit, and it's probably gonna kick your butt along the way. Which is exactly what you want. Whether you're a seasoned CrossFiter or curious about trying it out for the first time, CFI is the place to be. read more

As I write this, I am technically still in "class"--sitting on the sidelines after expressing multiple times that I was confused. I am now walking to my car five minutes before class ends. I walked in with a smile and am walking out in tears. I recently moved nearby and was genuinely excited to try CrossFit Intellect. I had never done CrossFit before, so naturally, I was a little nervous walking in. Unfortunately, this experience was the exact opposite of what I hoped a first CrossFit class would be. The confusion started during the warm-up. Jason gave little to no explanation of what we were supposed to be doing, and I repeatedly had to ask other classmates for help. Jason did demonstrate the exercises written on the board, but after that, we were largely left on our own to complete them. As someone brand-new to CrossFit, I didn't know how to perform some of the movements correctly--including a dumbbell press--and I needed guidance with my form. That's one of the reasons I come to a group fitness class in the first place: to receive instruction. Eventually, I became so uncomfortable and confused that I sat down and started writing this review. Jason approached me, but rather than asking if I was okay or trying to understand why a first-time student was struggling, he immediately became defensive: "I did explain them! I showed you in the beginning!" There was no compassion, curiosity, or attempt to understand my perspective as someone completely new to CrossFit. I'm a Pilates instructor myself, and I lead my classes with kindness--especially when someone is new, nervous, or unfamiliar with the movements. I understand that instructors can't provide constant individual attention in a group setting, but there is a huge difference between encouraging independence and leaving a first-timer feeling completely lost. The lack of instruction was disappointing. The way I was treated when I expressed that I was struggling was worse. I came in excited to try something new and left in tears. I can't imagine making one of my own clients feel this way. If you're already experienced with CrossFit and comfortable working independently, perhaps your experience will be different. But based on mine, I absolutely would not recommend this gym to a beginner. read more

CrossFit Intellect - The approach was basically, "I am going to describe these exercises, then go do them on your own." - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Session was well organized and jason took his time to explain the exercises and would provide tips/adjustments every so often. Everyone here is very nice and welcoming. Get ready to sweat! read more

I have been at CrossFit Intellect (CFI) for a little under a year and I had never done any CF before that. I had been pretty sedentary the year prior to joining the gym because I had just started medical school and I was very nervous about trying CrossFit. When I walked into CFI I could tell right away there were people from varied strength levels and multiple years in CrossFit, but each of them were so energetic, encouraging and welcoming. They would cheer me on even when I was at a baby weight and Instead of feeling intimidated, I felt motivated to work hard and get stronger. Jason has been a huge catalyst to the strength I've gained in under a year. He would modify the weight I should try and helped encourage me when he thought I should go heavier, always making sure I had the form down before suggesting increasing weights. Even if I hated a specific movement and felt like I sucked at it, Jason would find a different way to explain it to me until I got it down. He is patient and attentive to all his members and makes sure we each feel taken care of. I appreciate his teaching style and I always feel comfortable asking him questions or telling him I didn't understand something. You can tell he takes pride in his work and truly cares about his gym members. I highly recommend CrossFit Intellect to anyone whether you are an expert or a new comer, we welcome all to join our gym community! read more

First of all, I never leave reviews. You have to be a very special place for me to get on here to rave about you. I first started crossfit (at any gym) 4 years ago. I was very hesitant about the culty reputation of crossfit, and was generally looking for a way to work hard and get fit and strong without having a bro-ey gym rat vibe centered around intense competition or highly valuing aesthetics rather than fitness. What I gained by coming to CFI was more than I could've imagined. This is a safe, fun, and extremely friendly space for people of all levels of fitness and experience to come get strong and fit. Jason is a patient and welcoming coach, who is always interested in meeting you where you are and making sure your form and progressions are being done in a way that reflects quality vs quantity of reps or weight. The members are so encouraging and come from all phases, stages, and walks of life. I have never been made to feel less than or out of place if I don't know something or need help, and I'm always getting high fives for small milestones (even if they were VERY simple beginner milestones compared to others). I have trained with this group through the year I was getting married, an ankle fracture and recovery, and through the majority of my first pregnancy! Any time adjustments in the workouts needed to be made to accommodate my health and goals (even major modifications) - Jason was there with a suggestion and encouragement to make it right for me. Outside of regular classes there is always something fun people can opt-in to train for with the community, be that the intramural crossfit games, partner competitions, group races at Griffith Park, HYROX comps, or our amazing Christmas party white elephant shenanigans. I have made some of my closest friends by joining this gym. I find the programming quality, personal attention, energy and friendships of the group, and community activities to be WELL worth the reasonable cost at CFI. Come here if you want to have fun and get jacked :) read more

Disregard the negative novel review. 3rd week here, first time doing CrossFit. The class is accessible, difficult and varied. Haven't sweat this much in a while. There is a learning curve like anything new but Jason and class are there to answer questions. I suggest doing multiple classes to experience the variation before making any judgements! Great workout! read more

I LOVE CROSSFIT INTELLECT! I made some of my best friends in the world at this gym and Jason and Je'Anna are the best coaches. So caring and the gym is accepting of all levels. I highly recommend coming by for a class. You'll fall in love and become a member very quickly. read more

Jason is amazing!!! I made the huge mistake of going to class after a peloton ride and physical therapy session. I was beyond sore and tired. He worked with me and gave me good alternatives to still get an incredible work out in while being considerate of my physical abilities! Thank you Jason, I hope to be back in the gym soon! read more

Jason, who owns and coaches the members of this gym is invaluable. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate athlete, every WOD will be tailored to fit your every need. Jason does a superb job communicating with members on their form and technique. It's all honestly a work in progress but if you're serious about becoming healthier and fitter this is definitely the place for you. The trainers and members are all welcoming and supportive! I was encouraged about 8 months into Cross-fitting to participate in my first CrossFit competition where I placed 2nd in the novice division :-). Even during the current pandemic, Jason has been providing zoom workouts and lending his equipment so members can workout at home. Don't be shy to give it a chance! read more

CrossFit Intellect - Second place medals - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Jason is an amazing trainer. I took his CrossFit Fundamentals class and I feel like I finally learned the proper way to do squats. He definitely teaches you proper form. The space is really nice too. I walked here because it's close to where I live but there is lots of free street parking on Pico. read more

Fantastic gym. The guy who runs it is really good. Highly recommend. It got me into exercise

I sauntered by this newly opened gym recently and met the founder - Coach Jason. After spending some time with him and some other members, I realized his background and extensive experience are integrated into every corner of this gym. He spends time with each of his clients, making sure they understand the correct form & movements for a solid workout. His WODs are creative and never boring - next time you're there ask him how to play Crossfit Intellect tic tac toe! read more

CrossFit Intellect - Form is everything! - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

There are many different Crossfit gyms, but Coach Jason Yu is one of a kind. Not only can he teach you all the proper techniques, but he can physically show you how to do everything himself also. He's a competitive Crossfit athlete himself so you are literally learning from one of the best! read more

CrossFit Intellect - My first muscle up! Thanks Coach Jason! - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had just moved to LA and was in search of a new Crossfit gym when I found Crossfit Intellect through a Yelp search. I had tried out a few other gyms in the area, but wasn't entirely sold on any of them. After my first drop-in at Crossfit Intellect, I knew I had found my new gym! The Owner/Head Coach Jason was extremely welcoming; being sure to ask about my previous experience and understanding my skill level. He's extremely knowledgeable on all things Crossfit. When I was doing my tour of LA Crossfit gyms, I always just felt like another number dropping-in for class, but this wasn't the case at Crossfit Intellect. The community is amazing! I felt welcomed from the beginning. Jason does a wonderful job cultivating a community where you feel supported and empowered all at the same time. I highly recommend this gym! read more

If you are looking for a CrossFit box and community then search no further. CrossFit Intellect (CFI) is a new box in Mid-City Los Angeles with legit workouts that will guide you in getting into the best shape of your life. Coach Jason is extremely knowledgeable and mindful of weight-lifting techniques as well as all CrossFit movements. He breaks down movements into simple steps to help develop proper form and prevent injury. CFI offers classes throughout the week at convenient times, including; CrossFit, Fundamentals (Intro), Sweat (high intensity circuit class) and Mobilty which allows you to roll out your muscles and work on flexibility. On Sundays the gym is closed but Jason offers bi-weekly track days every other Sunday @ a local HS to improve your cardio, 400 meter sprints and another way to help build the community for the gym. I highly recommend CFI to everyone, both to those interested in CrossFit and who would like to get in better shape! It's great to see my own improvement over time, and in others as well. Being part of CFI has made me discovered a competitive spirit and I find myself pushing harder when i have others workout next to me. I encourage all to give CrossFit Intellect a try! read more

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I've been to quite a few Crossfit gyms (LA, across the US, out of the country) and many have been good. Crossfit Intellect is one of them. Coach Jason knows his stuff and works with you to achieve your goals. He will push you when you need that extra umph and scale your workouts when they need to be either because you are learning or because of previous injuries. This gym is the place to get fit safely. Besides the gym, the people, the community is also important. The people at CFI are all extremely nice and welcoming. We all have our own goals and everyone is supportive of everyone else whether its trying to get that muscle up or just getting a few push-ups and jump-ropes down. And with summer just around the corner, what better time than now to stop by, get in a few intro/free classes to try it out and see if its for you! read more

What are you guys waiting for !!??? This place is amazing!!!! Go on and give it a try.... Am so glad I did!! Jason is an amazing coach. He always has great workouts and takes time explaining them. Plus you get to meet awsome people!!! They cheer you on and encourage you all the time!!!! It's so fun !!! read more

No douchebags here at all! That is why I chose this crossfit in the first place. Coming here, I thought I was weak and not going to last that long but Jason, trainer and mentor, totally influenced me in such a great way that I actually stayed at Crossfit Intellect for more than 6 months and I will be competing for the first time at the FESTIVUS GAMES. Crossfit changed my life for the better. I am leaner, physically healthier, and emotionally/psychologically stronger than ever before. This has been a huge stress reliever for me and I love all the challenging workouts that Jason offers. Thank you Jason for this coming-of-age adventure; I truly enjoyed learning from you and hope to learn more as I continue to grow physically and mentally. read more

Jason is an outstanding trainer, and the members at CrossFit Intellect are some of the kindest and most welcoming I've met. I'm really happy I ended up here, and I would gladly recommend this gym to anyone. read more

Jason, the owner is a seasoned vet . While the paint in the gym is barely dry from the remodel, there is zero doubt in my mind that this will become one of the more successful gyms in the greater LA area. Jason has been a certified Crossfit trainer for the better part of a decade, and has garnered the experience necessary to create a fun, safe, cohesive, and dare I say, 'Intellect'ual environment for those looking for the motivation to get strong and healthy heading into the new year. See you there! read more

having spent my whole life trying to get into a fitness/gym routine without any results due to a natural disinclination to working out I joined this gym and finally had some success. Jason is an excellent instructor; he sets the routines in such a way that everyone is challenged but also if you are new you don't get discouraged. it changes all the time and is a mix of exercise so that you dont get bored. can't recommend highly enough read more

Jason Yu recently opened this gym and I love it. Jason is a competitive Crossfit athlete and he makes everything in Crossfit look so easy to do. He has a deep knowledge base of all techniques and he is able to effectively show you how to do it. His workouts are constantly changing so you remain interested AND you have fun while doing it. He has a great way of targeting areas that we all need to improve and will not let us forget other areas that we have already learned. His gym provides a welcoming environment where you can depend on great coaching. read more

Took me a while to finally try crossfit and I'm glad I did! For someone who has been out of shape for the past decade, the prospect of joining was daunting, but Coach Jason does a good job of scaling workouts so you're exerting yourself hard enough without going overboard. The best part of crossfit is the release of endorphins at the end of a workout - it's my replacement for the happy hour buzz. The community at Intellect is great and it's really easy to get to know people when you suffer together. I would definitely recommend this Box (crossfit speak for 'gym') to anyone on the fence about trying it. read more

Not just a clever name- this gym really takes an intelligent approach to getting fit. Coach Yu is very knowledgeable and gives a lot of personal attention to the needs of each individual member. As a masters crossfit athlete, my priority is to workout efficiently and safely. I feel that I can do both at CrossFit Intellect. Olympic weightlifting and crossfit movements are taught with an emphasis on proper technique. The instruction here is top-notch and Coach Yu always thoughtfully scales the workouts to members' abilities. That being said, he also tends to push me to do just a bit more than I thought was possible. The community at CrossFit Intellect is also super friendly and welcoming. It's always a pleasure to walk into the gym and get to workout in such a fun and supportive atmosphere. I've been to other crossfit gyms, both in LA and other cities, but I can definitely say that CrossFit Intellect is my favorite. read more

Crossfit Intellect becomes more than a gym. As someone who was new to CrossFit, I'm glad I ran into Jason during my search. Jason is the Owner/Head Coach and his dedication for his gym and its members are shown through his accomplishments as an athlete. This gym allows anyone to learn CrossFit and debunks any stereotypes about this sport being "intense". There are only friendly vibes and it's in fact actually pretty chill. Workouts are applicable to anyone and everyone so it was easy for someone new to hop right in. They even go out of their way to organize "outside the gym" events so you can get connected with their members. It's been a couple months since I joined and I already feel physically better while meeting some cool people along the way. Would recommend!! read more

Learn from the best! Jason is not only one of the top crossfire athelets in LA, he's also an incredibly experienced trainer. He knows how to scale workouts and has helped me to get my body in its best shape for summer beach life. Jason keeps me motivated without the scariness/intimidation factor of some other Crossfit gyms. Super informative and helpful. Thanks so much Jason! read more

Trainer Jason got me in the best shape of my life. Simple as that

I dropped in while on vacation, mostly because of the close proximity to where I was staying in LA, and boy was I happy I did so! Jason, the owner and head coach is such a great guy. He was so welcoming and gave me excellent coaching. The gym is small, super clean, and has pretty much anything you could ever need in a workout. I met a few people while there and can say that his community of athletes are very welcoming and friendly. I will most definitely be back next time I'm in LA!! Thanks for everything! read more

Crossfit Intellect is my favorite gym. I've never had a 'favorite gym' before, which makes this gym so enigmatic in describing its awesomeness. Jason is an incredible trainer who's patience is outmatched only by his fitness knowledge and ability to coach even the newest of newbs. Whether you're an advanced CrossFit athlete looking to switch up your scenery or get a change of pace, or if you've been curious to try Crossfit for the first time, or absolutely have no idea where to start and would like helpful and welcoming guidance, look no further than CrossFit Intellect. Everyone there is so friendly, too! read more

I have been to a number of crossfit gyms in LA, but the one that has really stood out to me is CrossFit Intellect. Jason not only knows how to creat a great and fun environment, but you can tell he really cares about each individual member. If you are looking to find a new gym, or try crossfit for the first time, you will not be disappointed! read more

I love Crossfit Intellect--the workouts for the week fit together nicely, Jason (the coach) is great at helping you meet your goals and ensuring you have the correct form, is knowledgeable about progressions and other health tips, and the atmosphere (including the other members) is supportive and fun! read more