Great coaching. Warm people. Awesome owner. Recommend everyone drop in at least once!

Oakland CrossFit gym is a class act. I was in town for Christmas and dropped in and happened to catch their version of 12 days of Christmas WOD (which I still got timecapped on and I wasn't even doing the RX). Great coaches too! Tom was very friendly, explained scaling options well and he encouraged me by name (even as a drop-in) throughout the workout along with the 14 or so others. Overall great box, easy to access (parking lot included) and would recommend to anybody. Thank you! read more

I'm still not entirely sure how I got started with CrossFit Oakland. At first, it was just a gym close to where I live, and I wanted to do something healthy for myself. But over time, I've noticed both physical and mental changes--stronger arms, more energy at work, drinking more water, and even becoming more extroverted. I'm so happy these changes are happening, and it's far more than I ever expected from just a workout. read more

I first joined Crossfit Oakland to lose weights and build muscles, plus just to break out from the monotony of working out solo. Since then, CFO not just transformed my physical and mental health, I also gained a group of friends and a community to be part of. The coaches here are the best coaches I ever had: thoughtful, knowledgeable, caring, friendly, and inclusive. I felt welcome and that took away the initial intimidation of cf. Past 30, it didn't occur to me that I could improve and even excel further with my athletic capabilities. Since being here, I was able to lift heavier, stretches better, endures longer. All of this together made me felt proud and happy in other aspects of life. I highly recommend CFO for everyone at all ages and different athletic levels, you'll be able to scale and get a good workout out that makes you feel accomplished! read more

Crossfit summed up in 100 Words: Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat. Practice and train major lifts: Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, C&J, and snatch. Similarly, master the basics of gymnastics: pull-ups, dips, rope climb, push-ups, sit-ups, presses to handstand, pirouettes, flips, splits, and holds. Bike, run, swim, row, etc, hard and fast. Five or six days per week mix these elements in as many combinations and patterns as creativity will allow. Routine is the enemy. Keep workouts short and intense. Regularly learn and play new sports. Crossfit Oakland adheres to these rules and the crossfit lifestyle. Nicole and Mike over at CFO as well as the other trainers are always helpful and encouraging... They are also accomodating and willing to work with me since I am just a poor ol college student...and of course always pushing everyone to the next level in fitness. Often the members of CFO get together for events and parties which makes the atmosphere even better, because it's like an extended family of people who are all into similar activities and goals as yourself. Do try the 6pm class if you are up for a challenge ;) read more

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I dropped in here while travelling on business. Mike was extremely responsive, friendly, and helped even me, a drop-in on my form during the lifting component of the class. Everyone was super friendly, and the music was awesome. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area! read more

Of every experience I've had in the Bay Area, whether it was trying a new restaurant or service, never have I been so motivated to write a positive review on Yelp than for Crossfit Oakland. CFO is one of the toughest places to train your mind and body, but couldn't be more welcoming to newcomers nor as encouraging as you find your way. Unlike another Crossfits I've experienced, anyone, no matter your fitness level can show up at Crossfit and get unreal results. Don't get me wrong, real fitness (we're talking permanent life changing stuff, not fad dieting) is hard work, and Crossfit is designed to push you to your limit every time you show up, but the trainers at CFO will take the time to teach you the physiology and incremental exercises you need to get to your first pull-up or to learn olympic lifts done right, and the difference is huge. Much like I am beyond glad to live near Berkeley Bowl, where the produce section makes chain stores look like convenience stores full of junk food, Crossfit Oakland is a place from which it would be very, very hard to move away. The place and the people in it will change your life forever. I couldn't recommend trying the 4 week on-ramp course more, if you're ready to start working toward being the best shape of your life. read more

I have been going to this gym for about 11 months. When I started, I was super nervous. I'm not the fittest human so I was a little worried. I fell in love. They have an on-ramp class for beginners to get used to the various movements and the workouts. Its a great place to start. The trainers are all really amazing here-- every one of them.They pay attention to you and get to know your abilities. They are very patient, motivating, and they know just the right amount to push you. I'd recommend this place to anyone and everyone! read more

All I wanted was to make sure that I didn't have to go out and buy all new pants in a size up. CFO more than exceeded my expectations in the past two months. I am sad to have to find a new crossfit gym since I am moving across the country. My experience at CFO started out with a great on-ramp (the first month where you learn all the weightlifiting and other moves) group. The trainers (MIke, Robyn, and Arnold) are wonderful and always help me with my desire for obsessively perfect form. Not only that, but all the people who work out there are super friendly (like people actually know eachothers names!); CFO has a great community feel. The tiered system of workouts makes sure that a woman like me (who has not really worked out this intensely before) doesn't overdo it but also doesn't wimp out by not challenging herself either. I'm really enjoying my shiny new muscles and can't wait to get that elusive first pull-up ever (soon!). read more

I chose this gym because it simply was the closest to my house. Thankfully it has a lot more to offer than just that! CFO has a great "on ramp" program for beginners like me, to acquaint themselves with the Crossfit way of life. The program covers nutrition, safety, and technique. And they're accommodating to students with injuries or other ailments (like me). On ramp also gently eases a lazy, out of shape ass (like me) into a regimen of regular exercise, so that you're ready to start classes for real once done. The staff here are great, all friendly and professional. And you can tell they love what they do. Facilities are good, with plenty of equipment. Nothing fancy, but with Crossfit, I think that's probably the point. I'm in my first month of "real" classes and I think I'll be a regular for some time. Looking forward to the day when I won't be embarrassed to take off my shirt at the pool. Thanks CFO! read more

Mike is a god. If you want to get in shape , and have a super sexy trainer with tattoos in all the right places I think this is the gym for you My fav trainer is Lindsey plus she's a hottie. read more

ARNOLD CHUA IS A FITNESS GOD! I've been a part of the bootcamp class of Crossfit Oakland since Nov 12. I came in with no skills at weight lifting or any knowledge on how to get strong. I started using a box to guide me on how far I should squat. I used bands to help me accomplish 1 pull up. I stopped every 20m to catch my breath on a run. Food was the nearest fast food place that was open. Coming here 5 days a week - changed my life, my body and my mindset. Arnold's knowledge, patience and encouragement has truly help me. Not only in my fitness life but my personal life. I am very proud of my accomplishments and I know without the help of Arnold and the people at the gym - i wouldn't be able to have this success. If you're looking for a fitness challenge and a life changing body experience - then look no further. When you go - ask for Arnold - he'll show you whats up! read more

Really great box. The owners and staff are all knowledgable and extremely friendly. I have to spend about a month total each year in Emryville/ Oakland and I am there each day getting a great WOD on. They are a no frills box, but to any Crossfitter that is normal. I 100% recomend this to anyone. read more

I chose this gym because it had great reviews and was 5 minutes away from my hotel. I'm really happy with my choice, the first drop in is free! Big gym and great coaching! I learned a lot of new things and the people were very acceptable to newcomers. I loved he work out and all the mobility prior to working out. If you're in the area this is definitely the place to go to get a good sweat in. read more

Dropped in today for a Saturday morning wod. Jason was the coach and lead a great class. Welcoming community and made it super easy to drop in and get a workout in. read more

$262 a month for Crossfit, you've got to be kidding?! Way to make Crossfit affordable to the community... (insert sarcasm here)

I've spent my entire life trying to find an exercise lifestyle that didn't feel like a pain in the ass. I loathe the traditional gym scene with a passion. I hit my early 40's and needed something other than my swim team or weekend bike rides to round out the obvious effects of simply getting older. I wanted to try weights, but not at 24 Hour Fitness. CFO has changed my life. The trainers are all top notch, focused, kind, funny and will push you to places you never thought you could go. The community is supportive and have become good friends. The workouts are ridiculously hard, but you train at your own level - you're truly competing with yourself. After 9 months my body is changing in ways that I never though possible. I actually am excited to get to the 6:00 AM class every day. I look forward to the sick workouts that Mike creates. Ditch your old gym that you never go to where you read a book on the treadmill for 30 minutes and treat yourself to a place that is truly committed to your overall results. read more

I really respect this place. I would give it a 5-star rating, but they don' t offer free on-site neck and shoulder messages, so.... I buy booklets of ten classes and use them regularly when I want to feel crazy by lifting weights and climbing ropes. You can achieve any goal you set with this group. I wouldn't recommend them for a regular cardio routine, especially if you like the boot camp style stuff. But, you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about really good technique, and cool moves. read more

On the advice of my CMT, Ezekiel O'Brien (see yelp review for him), I checked out Cross Fit Oaklands free Community Day in January. The staff was friendly and supportive and really helped me focus on form through the intense workout that only lasted maybe 20 min (the rest of the hour long session was used to warm-up and teaching us the various moves). I was so excited that I went to sign up for the on-ramp class that it was full, so I had to wait until the February class to start. But the wait was worth it. I have been to 3 classes so far and I can see and feel the difference. This will definitely be a place that I ill continue to support after my on ramp class read more

The best thing about CrossFit Oakland are the instructors, especially Robyn and Mike. They are knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, totally committed to making this the best experience possible while helping you to get fit. Robyn has a great sense of humor which really helps with those early morning classes. It is a nice gym, lots of free parking and all the participants are really cool. I checked out a number of gyms before selecting this one, don't get me wrong CFO kicks your butt, but anyone regardless of their fitness level will feel comfortable and welcomed. read more

This is one of my favorite places in my little world. Everyone should join, get their butts kicked into amazing shape, and be surrounded by an incredibly hot, diverse & dynamic group of people. Even when I don't want to work out, once I get there I'm totally into it - this is the only place other than my bed that I prefer to be at 6 in the morning! I've been a swimmer, runner, yoga girl forever, but never have I been in the shape I'm in now. Thank god for CFO! read more

Great crossfit program for people who want to learn and work hard while enjoying company in between.

CFO is THE place to workout. More expensive that 24 hr Fitness (at least for me) but so much more worth it. Build strength and flexibility with others instead of plodding away on an elliptical machine.Without overly focusing on how you look, you find your body changing, becoming stronger and more flexible. Plus you do look more hot, what can I say. And a chance to buy organic beef! Sabrina read more

A great place to start Crossfit and Olympic Lifting! Crossfit Oakland has class times across the day, from 6am in the morning to 7pm at night- so there's plenty of times to fit one in your schedule. I even go twice per day some days! I love the time I spend here, the people are great and the coaches are super knowledgeable. This amazing group is my family. It's a great gym. Go try your first class FREE! :-) read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. I am fairly new to crossift and when I first joined I came across all these horror stories on the Internet about how awful crossfit is, how dangerous it is, how instructors aren't trained, etc... Those stories are simply untrue- at least when it comes to this place. I have only interacted with Tamera and Lance so far and I can say that I feel super safe with them as my instructors! They are both super welcoming and friendly and they clearly know what they are doing. They don't let you add weight until your form is correct and they are both just really good at teaching. That is actually a difficult skill to master! I look forward to growing strong here and getting to know more of the people that work out here. Grateful to have found this place and to have access to such skilled instructors. read more

This is my first review ever on Yelp and I am choosing to write about a place that I am super enthusiastic about. This gym is the real deal. All of the trainers here are serious about paying attention to your individual needs, getting to know you and encouraging you to make permanent changes to your body and life style. The workouts are tough and I leave here exhausted every time, but feeling great and stronger each time. My body has noticeably changed since I first started coming here 7 months ago. The facility isn't fancy but that is not something that matters to me. The staff and trainers are welcome and accepting of newcomers and people of all fitness levels. I recommend this place to anyone who is serious about getting in shape. read more

I can't get enough of Crossfit Oakland, the instructors are very knowledgeable and are very attentive to instruction of proper technique. Class "regulars" are also very friendly and encouraging. read more

Awesome people at Crossfit Oakland! Had a layover in Emeryville and dropped in to their gym. It was a rest day for them so the coach made me and a couple other girls a specific workout! Felt really welcomed and enjoyed my workout!:) read more

Best Crossfit Box in Oakland. Mike and his team here have a stellar attention to detail and great programming. A typical week's slate never overuses any particular muscle group but still allows you to challenge yourself. The gym itself is a great size so you don't feel like you're working out on top of other athletes like some gyms in the city. All the trainers are super knowledgable about the human body and pay attention to proper movement and function rather than just pushing you in the WOD. It's a great atmosphere for competition and all the members are super welcoming! read more

I love this place! I'm not gonna lie its tough but the good kind. The Kind that makes you feel great . You get to accomplish something you didn't know you could do. I'm so glad my girlfriend and I signed up. read more

I enjoyed two drop-in WODs while I was visiting the area. They workouts were excellent and coaches very friendly and attentive. The community at the box was welcoming as well, and the facilities were very good including a parking lot so you didnt have to street park. There were showers as well though I didnt rinse off there. Bring a towel and a water bottle, they have filtered water. read more

I have been with Crossfit Oakland for about 3 months and must say that this place is totally amazing. The gym is very spacious and bright which makes it very enjoyable to workout. Mike and all the instructors are super supportive and always advise on keeping the right form which is the key in crossfit. The team has been instrumental in my progress as i am trying hard to get closer to Tier 3 workouts! read more

Whether you are just dropping in or looking for a more permanent workout location, CFO is the place to be. I took a leap of faith two years ago and signed up for their on ramp class having never done crossfit or even visited this place. Two years later I have no regrets, well maybe just from being sore so often. The trainers are engaging and the community is very supportive. With crossfit there is always some new skill to achieve and it is really nice to be in a place where people genuinely cheer you on. If you are scared of the stigma around crossfit, people here are at all different levels of fitness and all the workouts are scaled. I did just fine through an entire pregnancy and I'm just averagely fit. If you are still reading this just go sign up to visit CFO, it will be a very smart physical and mental health decision. read more

I belonged to CrossFit Oakland for a year and enjoyed every single aspect of it. The group of members is encouraging to all levels of fitness, and developed quickly into a community of people with a common goal, but a diverse set of backgrounds. The trainers were incredibly knowledgeable and disciplined and attentive to every detail, yet at all times human and compassionate. read more

Crossfit Oakland is hands down the best Crossfit gym in the area. I've tried two other Crossfit boxes in the East Bay before landing here. The coaches are experienced and knowledgable. I've been doing Crossfit for two years and I'm still learning and growing. I feel confident that I'll get a great workout here and, most importantly, do it safely. read more

My favorite crossfit gym! I live out of state but CFO (uptown) is my favorite place to come when I visit the bay. The coaching staff is phenomenal and I wish we had coaches like them where I live. Every time I visit I receive great tips and new techniques to try. They truly care about all of their athletes! Thank you for letting me visit! -A read more

I dropped in for a single workout while I was in town for company meetings, I really enjoyed the challenging wokrout and the trainer gave great tips and critics on everyones technique, Crossfit is not cheap but you get what you pay for. I will go back for sure as soon as I'm in the bay area again. read more