I can't say enough good things about CrossFit Sausalito, the owner Chris, and the other trainers. It's a positive environment that is both serious and fun at the same time. They are experts who are welcoming without any BS. Members of the gym tend to be competitive athletes, but also patient with newcomers. Great location, professional and reliable. Good for all ages. You will have the opportunity to quickly improve strength and form to the extent you desire. read more

This is the best gym environment I've ever been to. There is a great sense of community among the members which make the very intense workouts easier to manage. I get tons of feedback, it's almost like personal training. The class sizes are limited to 8 max so you get a lot of personal attention. I used to aimlessly wander the gym, but now I'm on a strict routine that's built for me every day. This, combined with the great community, has motivated me to show up 4 to 5 times per week. The result is massive gainz in muscle mass and female attention. read more

I've was afraid of CrossFit because I have a bad knee and a stiff back and even though I am fit, I am older (60+) than the average gym-rat and didn't want to get hurt, and as an outdoor person, hate gyms. The owner and head-coach Chris heard every concern and understood me. He has worked with me since day one to make sure I am gaining strength but not getting hurt- and he managed my fear- fear of not being able to do a movement or get hurt doing it. In four months, I have gained muscle, strength and fitness, lifting more than I ever dreamed possible, and have NOT gotten hurt. At my annual physical in May, my doctor was over the moon with the muscle tone she saw and is thinking of doing CrossFit herself. I lost two pounds, and my blood pressure is down, and although the workouts are tiring the day you do them, I feel great, and my friends are starting to notice. I love this place, and I am hooked. I highly recommend Sausalito CrossFit and wish I had started sooner. read more

I knew I needed to get into a workout routine after throwing out my back ~9 months ago (savage amount of pain). I started researching gym options here in southern Marin and ultimately decided there were three things I needed to make a "routine" work: (1) High impact, but efficient... in and out, with a GREAT workout, in less than 60 minutes, (2) Class-oriented, the smaller the better... I'm not good at showing up to a gym and working thru a progression of weights and machines myself; I, personally, need a coach or a class to help with the motivation (and teach me new skills), and (3) It had to be approachable... friendliness, a welcoming culture, none of the "cult like" characteristics you often hear about with gyms. EVERYTHING I wanted/needed, and more, has been delivered by CrossFit Sausalito... Chris (the owner and top Coach) is fantastic. He starts you off with 3 personal training sessions to (1) Teach you how to safely perform all lifts and exercises and (2) To get to know his customers (and their bodies / limitations) better. He then goes out of his way to individualize workouts so that a newbie and an experienced athlete can both have an excellent workout side-by-side. The broader trainers are all top-notch as well... Manny, Ariana, and beyond. Just a strong team that delivers an excellent (and literally life-improving) workout in a convenient location. Strongly recommend giving CrossFit Sausalito a shot. read more

I was a bit nervous to try crossfit for the first time a few months back. The owner, Chris, has been incredibly patient with me. He cares a great deal about people's form, has high standards for his team of coaches, is patient with beginners like myself, and notices even the little things. For example, today Chris helped wrap my thumbs after noticing me deal with them chaffing. I see him bring the same professionalism and conscientiousness to everyone. The coaches make everyone feel welcome, and fellow members are friendly too. read more

I probably drove past this place a hundred times before noticing it and deciding to check it out. I'm so glad that I did. The inside facility is clean, the no-frills equipment is in good condition, the community is friendly, and the owner, Chris, is passionate about helping people safely achieve their physical potential. I would highly recommend anyone who lives or works nearby to stop by and give this place a try. And if you've never tried CrossFit before, this would be an excellent place to get acquainted with it. read more

As I get older my workouts get shorter and my warm ups get longer therefore I tend to judge a coach a lot by their warm ups. I've been to a lot of boxes where the warm had nothing to do with the WOD. Shannon did a great job at getting the athletes ready for the WOD movements. Crossfit Sauselito has a great community with genuine, friendly members and knowledgeable coaches. I highly recommended! read more

Before I found CrossFit Sausalito, I was having a serious fitness identity crisis. No joke. Here is the list of "intro classes" I tried in the month prior to coming here: the Dailey Method (shudder), Marin Adventure Boot Camp, TRX classes, yoga, and personal training. None of it was right. I was losing it trying to figure out a routine that would fit with my schedule, be efficient and effective, and keep my easily-bored self constantly motivated.. something that was NEVER going to happen slogging on an elliptical for an hour with a magazine. I was an avid Spinner and I knew I liked weight lifting, but I was burning out and needed a jump start in my fitness life. Enter CF Sausalito. There is a range of things you'll find about CrossFit in the media and on the internet, some of it not true at all and some of it very true! But the thing is it all starts with the box you choose and the coaches and community within it. Coach Sean, Coach Collin, Coach Becca, and Coach Shannon are knowledgeable, motivating, and ALWAYS supportive no matter what level you're at. I can come to them with any question I have, from technique to nutrition, and they are always there to help. The members at CF Sausalito are also amazing... truly supportive of each other and always cheering each other on. You feel like you're a part of a team, and everyone else's accomplishments feel like your own. The thing about CrossFit is each day is WILDLY different from the next so your body is always being challenged and can't ever settle into that dreaded plateau mode that is so easy to find when you're working out on your own. Each person has their individual strengths and weaknesses, so one day you may come in last on a WOD ("Workout of the Day"), and the next day you can totally kill it. There is a constant sense of competition, among each other but mostly against yourself, which is a HUGE motivator as you learn all the different skills and pursue improving on them. Expect to run through a range of workouts that include running, rowing (machine), plyometrics, Olympic weightlifting, kettlebells, pull-ups, and beyond... all workouts are scaleable depending on your level of fitness so if, for example, you can't do an unassisted pull-up (I can't yet!) there are assistance bands at different levels that will help you build up to a true pull-up. If you're curious about CF in any way, TRY IT, I promise, and you can't find better than CF Sausalito! *On a non-fitness-related note: I've always felt kind of socially isolated as a late-20-something living away from the City in often-sleepy Marin County for the past six years. CF Sausalito is the single place in Marin I've found thus far with such a high concentration of people that also live/work in Marin and are in and around my age group (and many age groups!). Fitness aside, it's really neat to meet and get to know so many other locals on a daily basis! (Bonus: If you're single in Marin, one word: yum!) read more

I've been coming to Crossfit Sausalito since the day after I moved to California and saw there was a Crossfit 3 blocks from my new house. My cousin, a Crossfit trainer in Seattle, had been bugging me to try it for months, and I'm now 100% drinking the Kool-aid. When I first started, I was very intimidated; I thought it would be full of judgmental hardbodies who stared at themselves in the mirror in between performing crazy feats of strength and making fun of my flabby/flaily attempts at getting in shape. I've never been particularly good at exercise, and always felt out of place in a gym or weight room, so of course I figured this would be Awkward Central. I couldn't have been more wrong! The beauty of Crossfit Sausalito is that it's very collaborative; everyone does the same workout (scaled to their abilities) together, and so it ends up being more of a bonding experience than anything else. Sure, there are definitely some hard bodies, and there are absolutely crazy feats of strength all over the place. But there's no judgement, and (thank goodness) no mirrors--just an incredibly supportive group of people, and a whiteboard with the day's workout written on it. What you get out of it is what you put in...plus a little extra wrung out of you by the incredibly supportive coaches. Since I started a little over a year ago, I've gained so much: incredible strength and fitness improvements, a ton of exercise gear (I've become an addict), and an incredible group of friends. Because people usually tend to show up at the same class every time they come(ex. I go at 5:30), you end up becoming familiar with each other, and it becomes a great group of friends working out together, rather than a room full of strangers suffering in silence. One of my favorite things about this place is that if someone struggles in a workout, it's really amazing how the group rallies together to help encourage them to not give up, giving shouts of "you can do it,", and "I know you've got this!", and erupting into applause once the person triumphantly finishes. I can happily say that my fears of being an embarassed awkward outsider have been answered with the amazing reality of a comfortable, supportive environment where you leave feeling completely spent, drenched in sweat, smiling from ear to ear, wondering what craziness will be in store for tomorrow. Just in case you want an average couch-dweller's experience (I know I came here looking for some when I was considering signing up), here are some stats: Before/Now Pull-ups: couldnt do any / 12 kipping, 2 strict Push-ups: on knees only / on toes, clapping, even handstand push-ups! Weightlifting: never seen a barbell before / 200lb deadlift, 180lb squat Running: 10 minute mile and wanting to die / 7 minute mile and ready for more ...ok, one other side benefit that I can't help but add. My husband cant stop ogling my new legs and butt (and honestly, before Crossfit I never even had a butt). Those squats really do work, ladies! read more

I joined CrossFit Sausalito in December 2010 and have been hooked since day 1. Sean and the coaches here really go above and beyond! They work hard at creating a tight, friendly community & it makes for a very comfortable & fun place to spend time in every week .... ... The workouts are intense and the coaches are awesome at what they do, always motivating & making sure I'm pushing myself to the ultimate edge, but also knowing how much is too much. ... They're also cool w me bringing my 8year old son when I need to... he sits on the couch and watches the class or plays a video game which is extremely helpful! One of my favorite things about working out here is that we can have a class with people at all levels of fitness (from never lifting a weight, to a pro athlete) and every single person is gonna get their ass handed to 'em in the next 45-60 minutes! In one year of doing CrossFit, I'm by far in the best shape of my life! I never thought I would actually look forward to exercising, but I do :-) I like the loud music, the heavy weights, the grunts, the sweating.. The coaches have also taught me to how to eat healthier. I even snap pics at the grocery store of the ingredients and email it to Shannon (a nutritionist) to know if it's something that's good for me to be eating or not! I really like how the coaches remember things, for example, I was feeling kinda lazy one day and was going to keep my weights light (for no good reason, I just didn't feel like lifting a lot) and Dawn said to me "c'mon you did 75lbs on this movement last time, let's see what you can do today!!" ... I was not looking forward to adding 20lbs.. but it ended up being exactly the push I needed. I thought it was very cool that she remembered & that she pushed me to stick with it. I had a great workout and left feeling very satisfied with what I did. ... It's the little things like that as well as the ass-kicking WODs that really make me love this place! ... I'm very happy here and don't see myself leaving CrossFit Sausalito anytime soon!! read more

I have been a member of CrossFit Sausalito for over a year now and can't get enough. Not only are all of the coaches supportive, patient, and just nice people, the other members are as well. It's an environment that is not only nurturing, but draws you back in, even across the GG Bridge for a 6am class 2x a week! While other CrossFits exude a "Meat Head" persona, Sausalito is a supportive and encouraging gym for Moms, Dads, twenty-somethings, sixty-somethings, and even high school lacrosse players. You won't feel intimated at all and in fact, you generally receive a warm welcome from the CrossFit Sausalito Mascot, Walter. If you're looking to see results (which you won't find by going on an elliptical or lifting dumbbells in front of a mirror at a typical gym), definitely check out CrossFit Sausalito. If you're spending the time working out, might as well be worth it! read more

The owner, Chris, was so welcoming when I dropped in! He and his staff are super knowledgeable. The space is super clean. Can't say enough good things about my experience at CF Sausalito. Will definitely be back for another workout! read more

The new owner has reached out to me which in and of itself deserves another star! I may go back and check out all the improvements! Thanks Chris! read more

Early on in my CrossFit journey and frankly feeling blessed to be starting off at CrossFit Sausalito. Chris (owner) is on point with his communication, responsiveness, and together with his team of coaches sets the tone for a down to earth, all levels welcome gym environment where learning proper form and getting the best workout for you wherever you are in your fitness journey is evident in each class. Definitely check this spot out if you're interested. Cool people read more

Awesome community. If I was to start a gym, I'd want it to be every bit as fun as this one. Great coaches and people really make it. read more

Great way to up your stars by your friends. Still stand by what I say, would love the refund owed to me Sean, thanks! Notice how all the 5 stars were written on the same day... read more

I had done an intro Crossfit class in San Francisco and really loved it. But the difficult part for me was finding a place to shower prior to work because I was coming into the city from Mill Valley, which lead me to Sausalito Crossfit. Sean has created a fantastic Crossfit facility and he and Dawn are knowledgeable coaches. Crossfit is a great workout which marries both cardio and weightlifting into athletic movements and pushes you to get better. Which is exactly what I needed because as I get older I want to continue to play sports at a high level and stay motivated through workouts. The icing on the cake is they have showers which is perfect for me to get in a great workout and then head directly into SF for work. read more

Now can officially do 7 kipping pullups unassisted..thanks CS!

Crossfit Sausalito is the only reason I'm back to a decent weight following my first pregnancy. There are lots of classes throughout the day to choose from and when you're there, the coaches (which are all great) make sure every second counts: all very important when you're juggling work and family and struggling to find time, any time, to exercise. And the community of people that go are invariably upbeat and motivate me to push harder. I don't think I've ever left Crossfit Sausalito thinking "well that was a waste of time". More than likely, I'm hobbling out the door thinking about how to do it better, faster, heavier the next time around. read more

Great gym with an amazing motivated community. although crossfit can sound hard to start with, they make it easy for everyone's fit condition. You are an athlete, CrossFit Sausalito, you have a gym worm, CrossFit Sausalito. you are couch potato looking some motivation to finally get started? .... definitely CrossFit Sausalito! read more

Great place for anyone who wants to get in shape. If you want to hang out and talk, this is not the place to be. Workouts are varied and combine cardiovascular and strength training each time. Plus, it's an hour of time total, from when you walk in to when you walk out. Sean and the coaches are very knowledge and can adapt the workout to fit each person's abilities. There is also a great sense of community at CS, which Sean puts a lot time into making happen. No idea what/where Kendra's review is coming from. Never had any issues with $ or details at CS. Keep in mind, Kendra: when you point the finger at someone, 4 more are pointing back at you. Great place for any ability. Whatever you put into your workouts, you will get back double. Give it a shot. you won't be sorry. read more

Great place to get a workout and a laugh with a solid community. People here are welcoming and there is just enough competition to make you work hard every session. Recent face-lift doesn't hurt either. read more

Visiting from San Diego, we dropped in to cf Sausalito and had a blast! Immediately felt welcomed by the coach and all the members. Everyone went out of their way to get to know us a little bit even though we were just passing through. Top notch community, my boyfriend and I would def come back here again if we ever make it back up to sf. Check it out if you are in the area!! read more

Great place! Sean knows his stuff and is very welcoming. CrossFit is a great workout - and lots of fun!

Sean and the other coaches at Crossfit Sausalito are the best! I've been a member since they opened in January of last year and couldn't be happier with the level of fitness and the incredible community that Sean has created. The workouts are different every day so you never get bored, and won't waste your money thinking that you'll go in tomorrow. I'm not the most coordinated or athletic, so I know from experience- it can work for any one! Most importantly, Sean and the athletes that he attracts make for such a supportive group, it'll keep you coming back. I've made some great friends just by showing up! read more

This gym is awesome! I've belonged to many gyms over the years and seen the same results each time until now. Historically I've had to motivate myself, slug through the same workout time and time again only to plateau and eventually lose my way. With crossfit sausalito all you have to do is show up and the results will come. After 10 weeks I've put on 10 lbs of muscle and dropped my body fat percentage noticeably. The workouts are fresh and exciting every time and I'm in the best shape of my life. ....and I only go 3 x per week. with three hours a week in the gym I'm realizing my full potential. I've never felt better and the sense of comradary is awesome. Whether you're trying to lose weight, build muscle or get a great cardio, this does it all. There is no intimidation either since every workout is scaled to your ability. read more

Sean runs one of the most fun, collegial environments that I have ever seen in a gym. The coaching staff are knowledgeable, dedicated to helping athletes grow and foster a very supportive community. What is most impressive is the number of members who have made truly life changing gains in their fitness, flexibility, and self confidence. I think that the Crossfit fundamentals are part of that story, but what is more important is the environment that keeps people coming back and enjoying the experience week after week. read more

I am totally addicted to this gym. CrossFit Sausalito is such an extremely refreshing contrast to gyms in which you sign in and file into class or hop onto a machine, followed by an hour or so of looking straight ahead while sweating and not talking to anyone, and then driving home. How fun is that after work? Instead, I look forward to walking in and being greeted by friendly, familiar faces, and working out in an extremely supportive environment. It's like going to a local bar for happy hour each week, only instead of a beer gut, you get to achieve your personal best in fitness! Sean is a great coach, and a batch of good coaches are now joining the team. Love this place! read more

Not all gyms are created equal. When I showed up at CrossFit Sausalito for the first time I was immediately welcomed and impressed by the fitness community that Sean has built. Sean's guidance in the crossfit method has trained me to be stronger, faster and healthier than at any time in my adult life, and as I approach 40 that is saying a lot. I only wish CrossFit Sausalito was around for the past 10 years when I was throwing my money away at traditional gyms. Since joining the community at CrossFit Sausalito, I can't get enough! read more

Sean and the other coaches are great! Very supportive, knowledgeable, and motivating. I've been going here for a year and a half now and will never go back to the boring stereotypical gym again! read more

I just want to give a quick shout out to the amazing community and staff at Crossfit. I've been wary about squats and other weight bearing exercises in the past b/c of having an arthritic knee, but ever since I returned, the coaches have been giving me the personal attention that I need to protect and strengthen my knee. Meghan and Colin have been particularly helpful. read more