Dear Craig and Yvonne (Owners) Thank you so much for your incredible hospitality during the 2026 Semifinals. From the moment I walked in, your members made me feel like family, and I was so impressed by the depth of knowledge your coaching team shared-I'm walking away with some invaluable tips! You've built more than just a gym at Diablo CrossFit; you've created a truly inspiring environment. Your passion for fitness is contagious, but what moved me most was seeing your dedication to one another. Four decades of marriage is the ultimate 'strong finish' and a beautiful example to us all - which is just as important in today's world. Thank you all again for a truly great experience. You are a blessing to the community and #fitnessandcouplegoals read more

Steph is truly on another level. I'll be honest--I'm not the easiest client. My body doesn't always want to move, bend, or flow the way it should, and that can be frustrating. But Steph never once makes me feel limited or difficult. She meets me exactly where I'm at with patience, precision, and a genuine commitment to helping me improve. What makes her stand out is how much she wants you to succeed. You can feel it in everything she does--every cue, every correction, every push. She doesn't just coach from the sidelines; she's fully invested in you, finding the right approach to get your body into the correct position safely and effectively. No matter how many adjustments it takes, she stays locked in until it clicks--and somehow, she makes you believe in yourself in the process. Her knowledge is next level, but it's her energy, encouragement, and ability to truly connect that makes the biggest impact. She knows how to get the absolute most out of every single session, while still making you feel supported, seen, and motivated. It honestly feels amazing to have a coach who genuinely wants you to be good, to grow, and to win. That kind of care and dedication is rare--and it shows in the results. If you're looking for a CrossFit coach who is skilled, patient, motivating, and all-in on your success--Steph is it. Absolute 5 stars. read more

I've been at Diablo CrossFit for about 2 1/2 years, and it's been one of the best decisions I've made for both my fitness and my overall well-being. My strength and conditioning have definitely improved, but what's surprised me most are the friendships I've built here. There's just something about pushing through tough workouts together that brings people closer. The coaches are knowledgeable and genuinely care about you as a person, not just an athlete. The owners are hands-on, around the gym every day, and truly invested in making this place special. If you're on the fence because you think you need to "get in shape" first, don't worry about that at all. The hardest step is walking in the door, and once you do, you'll find people who welcome you right where you are. If you're looking for a place to challenge yourself, improve your health, and be part of a supportive community, I can't recommend Diablo CrossFit enough read more

I've been doing Crossfit on and off for 13 years, and I've been a member of SEVEN different boxes and this gym is one of the BEST! Passionate, knowledgeable coaches, that care about the athletes and the methodology. Many class hours and varied programming, a great store, the list goes on. All ages, weights, and experience levels are present and supported here. I've been a member for over a year and I can see why people stick around. A wonderful community, truly. read more

The best gym in the Bay! Great coaches; great facility; great owners. Would recommend to anyone.

I've been doing CrossFit for 12 years, Diablo is the fifth box I've belong to, and by far it's the best one I've ever been to. The gym space is amazing, Craig and Yvonne run a tight ship and the coaches are great. Friday night lights for the open is epic, you'll love it. read more

Awesome team running it and great people to workout with! Everyone supporting and helping each other. read more

I dropped into Diablo CrossFit while in town visiting family during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. I was shocked to learn that their drop-in fee for a single class was $34, especially after I'd paid $25 for an entire week at a another gym [out-of-state] and planned to visit another gym later on in my trip which offered its first class free. I hoped to get a really good workout in for $34. I attended the 7:00am class and while Rick was a really great coach and the class members were friendly and welcoming, the class was disappointing. We did a very short warm up on the rower and then stretched for over 20+ minutes. There was no strength work that day, and the AMRAP (which was good) only lasted 12-15 minutes. On a non-strength Saturday, I'd expect a long grinder of a workout. I bought a shirt for $22 as I like to do when I drop in at gyms. The facility itself is HUGE and I wish I could've returned that week to check out the other areas and maybe try another class. Maybe next time I'm in town I'll give it another go. read more

This is the best CrossFit gym I have ever been to. It is also one of the best independently owned businesses I have come across. They do things right! For all one price, you have access to incredible coaches, top notch programming, varied classes and class times, open gyms, and thoughtful amenities (stuff that's both useful and nice to have, doesn't seem frivolous). I have been olympic lifting for 20+ years and doing CrossFit off and on for ~15 years. Every coach I trained with at Diablo were great with beginners and advanced folks. They also have a decent amount of high performance athletes if you want to run with that crowd. I am not big into the "CrossFit community" but the culture they have created seems to be all positive; not pretentious, welcoming, but will push you if that's what you are there for. The best part: no contracts or games. I am in and out of the Bay Area a lot. If I am here for more than a week, it's worth it to pay for the whole month and come to a few classes a week and cancel because I know I can come back whenever. Thanks to Chad who runs the early mornings! Andrew, Levi, Lara, Jamie...anyone who I've taken class with has been great. read more

Diablo CrossFit - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

(I'm giving a 4-star review only because 5-star rankings get fewer eyeballs and I want people to listen) I walked into this joint in September 2019 at 5' 10", 300+ pounds, 49 years old and having not done much more than 12-ounce curls since I graduated law school. From the moment I walked in for my six-session introduction, I was welcomed as family. In the intervening 32 months, I've lost about 50 pounds, become stronger than I've ever been in my life, made a bunch of friends, pulled back from the brink of diabetes, and generally found -- my family aside -- the best thing I've ever done. But enough about me: the fact is if you want to try to rearrange your health goals, you'll need to do something. You'll need to find it within you to do the work. Diablo CrossFit can't make you do that. I can't make you do that. Your Mom can't make you do that (though she wants to - she loves you and you should call her!). But what DCF *can* make you do -- what we and it is manifestly "we" can do -- is feel enormously and immediately welcome to a place where rearranging your health goals is possible. In 2 1/2 years I have literally never heard an unpleasant word from anyone, to anyone, or about anyone. I mean, not only to people not *do* that, but if you somehow meant to gossip negatively about someone at DCF, you'd be told to STFU. It's not a thing here. So, here you go. You want to change things? This is the place. We'd love to have you. read more

5+ star reviews all around! I consider myself lucky to have this gym in my neighborhood and even luckier that I started crossfit at Diablo. The gym is easily accessible, has many time slots to choose from, varied classes and highly experienced and extremely motivating coaches. You can start from 0 experience like me and modify the workouts to your level and BUILD yourself up. It's incredibly challenging but it really does pays off! Would highly recommend starting your fitness journey here! read more

My only regret with regards to Diablo is that I didn't join them sooner. The gym is spacious, airy and organized. The classes are well planned and executed. It creates the right mindset for working out. The programming is well thought out, with lots of modifications for people at various levels of fitness. I really like how the classes are designed to incorporate nearly 20-25 minutes on warmup and mobility work. As for the coaching, it is simply stellar and I can't say enough good things about it. The coaches are attentive at all times during classes. At no point do they engage in distracting chatter or give you the impression that they're not 100% present. They persistently correct lifting forms and never brush anything off with a dismissive "great job". I would give this gym 10 stars if I could. read more

I was always skeptical of CrossFit community. I always said "i don't wanna lift heavy I'm gonna look bulky! I don't wanna flip tire and slap/climb ropes - crazy no way I refuse to be part of this cult!" Then my whole perception changed. My boyfriend fiancé now asked me to sign up for a month and really give it my best. He has been part of Diablo family for 10 + years and he always rave about the gym so i said why not? Deal was if I hate it I can go back to my tradition gym workouts and do my own thing. First class we took was pretty challenging (power cleans & toes to bar) but the coach Corey helped me by scaling the workout & helped with techniques . It's little daunting when you are trying something new but all Diablo coach are amazing at they do and they helped me through each class. I think by day 3 i was hooked. Okay maybe even day 1. I found myself wanting to get better and stronger. I found inner peace and balance by not focusing on physically appearance but to focus on strength, mobility, and improving my overall health/fitness goals. I often find myself pushing myself to do better since I'm competitive by nature. Also everyone encourage others to finish strong and I love the community aspect vs working out alone now. So if you are hesitant and wanting to try something new, give Diablo a try! You will not regret it! read more

Best. Pretty much sums up experiences at DCF. Or life changing. I started training at Diablo Crossfit about 3 years ago. I injured my shoulder and could no longer do my classic 24 hr. weightlifting and cardio routine. Before cf I would go to gym 5-6 days a week for at least 1.5-2 hours each day. The worst part was I wasn't even in good shape. At 25 years old I had a high body fat% and high blood pressure ( was put on meds) After finding Crossfit @ DCF my life has changed. I am now under 10% body fat and am in world class shape. It is fitness for everyone, totally scalable for everyone, from Grandma to Elite athletes. read more

Best fitness and best fitness community in the bay area. One of the original OG CrossFit gyms and is still a top notch gym. Great for any age and the gym is massive , clean and is loaded with equipment. The owners take pride in running a professional gym and only hire the best trainers and coaches. Theres always some sort of activity going on here and we absolutely love this place and the fitness level they help people achieve. They run masters classes for people 50 or over as well as competition classes for the young competitive athletes. Go give Diablo CrossFit a look and get a tour. Its an amazing place oozing positive energy. This place is very special. read more

This is the best gym out there! Everyone is so friendly and supportive. You can scale your work outs to fit you and it's super clean! Best gym ever!! read more

Totally miss my family at DCF! This place is truly one in a million. Staff and coaches are amazing and management is second to none. If you're looking for a strong community and uplifting environment, look no further! read more

Really disappointing. Called in to get info about possibly joining. Straight away I was asked if I had CrossFit experience? I stated no I've done boot camps and workouts at home. Was told I need 6 months or cross fit experience first. In my head I'm thinking cool this is where a suggestion of where I might go to get this experience, maybe they offer a class? Nope, just attitude and an awkward pause.. until I hung up. Weird, I thought businesses wanted customers? Also thought as a fitness place your goal would be to help people. Boujee business with attitude. read more

I've been doing CrossFit now for 3 years now, however I recently transferred to this gym. This gym is amazing ! Their coaches are so helpful and correct your form all the time. They make sure your well stretched and go over all the moves prior to starting the lifting and The metcon. The gym also has good quality weights and they offer classes all throughout the day which is perfect. You can drop in for a CrossFit class, a strong class, or even do open gym. I don't give this gym 5 stars because of the price. It's fairly expensive. Members pay $210 a month. Overall, I enjoy working out here it's a very nice spacious gym. read more

Hi, I've taken my time in gathering the best information before writing this review. How long? Almost three years :) Why? Because you know how it is, you really want to know a place that holds such importance and investment before you review it - physical, mental, and monetary. I've been a member for three years and I can't speak any better of Diablo. They really go above and beyond in the programming, coaching, and creating an atmosphere where anyone can accomplish their individual goals. This, is, a world class gym. As much as the owners put into the gym to make sure the members are receiving the best coaching and programing, so do the members in making sure their is a strong sense of community and acceptance. Summary - I would recommend this gym to anyone who has just moved here, is relocating, or looking for a new experience - current, past, or new crossfitter/fitnesser (i know it's not a word) read more

Diablo CrossFit is the best "MOM and POP gym I ever joined I love the workouts and can't wait to work out again The owner is super welcoming and All coaches are amazing and inspiring The support and the commit I is amazing I am going to recommend this gym to anyone that wants a great work out and it is safe to do so during covid read more

I checked out Diablo CrossFit as an out-of-towner drop-in. It was a great experience and definitely recommend this box to other out-of-town CrossFitters. Before dropping in, I purchased a one-day pass online on their website. Using the pass, I selected a date and time that fit my schedule. Members and drop-ins alike need to sign up for classes in advance due to a class limit. I was nervous, not knowing what to expect, but my fears soon disappeared. The Pleasant Hill facility was huge with multiple rooms. The equipment was in good condition and I liked the layout. There was plenty of room for everyone participating in the class. I met Coach Erica, who would be leading the class in the next hour. Erica was motivating and friendly. She led a second warm up as a group, then explained each component of the Workout of the Day (WOD). I really liked how she broke down each movement and showed scaled versions. We set up each station of the WOD and it was time to start... Ready, set, GO! I won't go into details about the WOD since it changes daily, but I had a great time working out at Diablo CrossFit. Other members made me feel welcome and helped me write down my scores after each set. I also appreciated Coach Erica's encouragement along the way. Thank you to Diablo CrossFit for the hospitality! read more

Joining Diablo CrossFit has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. After carefully researching CrossFit boxes in the bay area (I live in Hercules and work in Napa), DCF outweighed every box I looked into. Each and every coach know their $h!+ and they are the best cheerleaders believing in your ability to safely conquer your goals (I did my first pull up after four months, which was no small feat for this non-athlete). I may have to travel 20 minutes each way to train there, but it is totally worth the drive. I heart this place so much read more

The gym is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Please go to the free class on Sundays. No... RUN to the free class on Sundays! Crossfit is a different kind of workout that gets addicting! This specific location has one of the cheaper membership options. The owner is super friendly and the trainers are super encouraging!! The gym members are all wonderful too! Everyone is just full of energy, supportive, and non-judging.. read more

Mental and physical health more important than ever during this crazy time. This place offer both. For the longest time I thought CrossFit was for elite athlete and not beginner friendly. The owners, coaches and members make you feel super welcome and push you to get better everyday. No ego, no drama, leave your bs outside get your workout in, train with the best and coach by the best and brightest. read more

I really, really wanted to like this place. I signed up for a monthly membership and was pretty disappointed. It seemed like everyone already had their own thing going on and weren't all to interested in meeting anyone new. The coaches were really nice but it was the office that really ruined it for me. After the first month I realized the gym wasn't for me and I emailed and ask to have my auto pay cancelled. The office (Yvonne) seemed a little annoyed but said ok anyway and that it was cancelled. Come to find out, she didn't cancel it and my bank assessed me fees for the 2 memberships that went through my account without notice. When I contacted crossfit, to my disappointment, I was met with attitude and rudeness. Needless to say it's been a year and I STILL haven't received my refund. They said they never got my mail. Suuurrrreeee.... read more

Diablo CrossFit has been a life changer for me. It is not just a gym, it is a place where people come together to work on their goals, whether it's to get stronger or faster; to lose weight or gain muscle or just to make a positive change in their life. DCF is a great community where you learn to live a healthier life and get the opportunity to share great moments with amazing people. The coaches and members make it a memorable experience and it's something you have to come by and see firsthand. I have only been here since March of this year, but I am so thankful for everything that has unfolded for me since joining DCF. read more

I took a free class with Riki, because, like a crazy girl, I have signed myself up for a Spartan Sprint in May, which is totally out of my (current) athletic reach. I don't think I really comprehended how much upper body strength I lacked until he asked how many pull ups I could do. "Um, none?" He was super motivating to work with and the workout itself was very challenging. Running, pushups, pulls ups, squats... I'm not completely out-of-shape, just not very strong. And this class literally kicked my a$$ so hard that I could hardly move the next day. Sore from head to toe (but the good kind of sore, like a tiny constant reminder that I did something so good for myself). I'd totally recommend checking this place out! I enjoyed the music and seeing other people working out at varying levels of skill. It was a good environment for both men and women and I really enjoyed Riki's coaching style. read more

I started at Diablo Crossfit in December of 2010 and I haven't looked back since. I came from a years of "traditional lifting" at a local "Globo Gym". No matter what I did, I seemed to maintain a lot of fat. I would lift for hours, do a lot of cardio on the elipical machine, but never seemed to get rid of the fat. At the time I was 220 lbs (around 18% bodyfat) at 6 ft. A few weeks before I joined DCF I attempted my departments S.W.A.T. team test and missed it by a couple of seconds. I noticed that all the people that finished in the top were all crossfitters, so decided that I should try it myself. On the day of my first element, I thought I was in decent shape; I was instantly humbled. Since then, i've experienced multiple workout's a week that are just as humbling. The fat started melting off and I am now in the best shape of my life. I weigh about 185 lbs (around 10% body fat), which is the same weight I was at 15(where my body fat was higher). This gym is amazing, and has a great community involved. Has a great group of coached that are willing to give you as much one on one time as you need to succeed. By far, this is the best gym I've ever worked out at! read more

TL;DR: Best gym experience I've ever had. Been going to Crossfit for over 6 months now. This is the 2nd gym in the area, and it is by far the best experience I've ever had in any organized work out setting. The coaches are encouraging, without being drill sergeants. They will push you to your limit, but also help keep your expectations realistic. In particular Josh (Jorgy)/Ricardo are my favorites. They have a huge facility, its 16000 sqft I think, with all the equipment you could want. They also have a few different classes you can try, if you don't want to do the straight up Crossfit class every time. The culture overall is great, and everyone who attends the gym is really cool. Even though the work out is very taxing at times, its also very rewarding, and makes you want to keep coming back. Whether you haven't worked out in years, or you are a fitness junky, this is a great place to stay or get healthy. read more

Love this place! They somehow got my very inactive teen (thanks to school closures) out of his bedroom and away from the video games. His mood and outlook has improved, he feels successful and positive! His coach Levi has been amazing - encouraging him and pushing him but respecting his physical limitations at the same time. I'm so appreciative to this community for being a positive influence in so many ways as the area around us felt like doom and gloom 24/7. Highly recommend! read more

Truth-this place rocks and will challenge you! The honest truth - I though I was in shape, WRONG!!! I exercise about 4-5 days a week, light weights and run about 15 miles per week. My first day at CrossFit was focused on body lifting, I could barely do 1 push up, 1 pull up, etc. Don't give up though, keep going and after the 1st week is over you'll be able to sit and walk normally, I was extremely SORE but it was a good sign, a sign that the classes were working. To say the least, Diablo CrossFit is helping me improve on my strength training. If you're new to CrossFit, you'll be asked to take the intro class, called the Element classes, Red, Blue, Yellow and Green. These classes are cool, they show you the proper movements/techniques as well as nutritional info. read more

Amazing gym. I love how they encourage the community aspect, to make it home away from home when you work out. ALL of the trainers are very well trained, knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. It seems a bit pricey, BUT is worth it, hands down. If you think about it, it is almost the cheapest gym you can go to, because you get personalized instruction every single work out. I really love this gym, and the people there. read more

I'm an experienced lifter and really love it, so I was excited to give this place a try. After a month I decided the environment was just not for me. The good: you will get fit, a lot of classes throughout the day. The bad: crowded, chaotic, blaring music, dirty, hot (as in no air conditioning). read more

Best place to get back in shape or keep you in shape or get you in even better shape than you are now! Diablo Crossfit deserves more than the 5 stars allowed on yelp. They deserve an award for helping change peoples lives for the better. Diablo Crossfit is a community of amazing athletes of all shapes and sizes and I am humbled to be a part of this wonderful community. Their trainers are outstanding and are very detailed in explaining each movement for each workout. If you've ever thought about crossfit or want to try it, Diablo Crossfit is the place to be because everyone is encouraging and is willing to help you and push you. All movements can be scaled, so don't be discouraged because you feel you can't do alot of things. I became a part of the Diablo Crossfit Community a year ago, and it was the best decision I've ever made, and thus far the BEST thing I've ever done for myself. read more

I have been going to DCF for about 4 months now. I hit my mid-40s, and decided it was more than time to get some strength and stamina into my life. I had been doing a lower impact workout, but I was getting frustrated with my lack of progress in the classes. A friend talked (OK, bullied) me into trying Crossfit, and I found Diablo. it's not easy, and it's kind of hard to describe, but man, do you get hooked. I'm not usually a joiner, and I am far from "athletic," but I've found myself really looking forward to my classes at DCF. I've found everyone incredibly supportive, classmates and staff alike. The coaches don't hover over you, but they will help you to do your best, and then push it a little farther. I've always felt included and welcome, despite a running speed slightly slower than a three legged turtle. If you show them you are serious, then they will be there for you. I already feel stronger, and I've been told I look better. It's a great place, and I'm glad I found it. read more

My friend has been trying to get me to check out Diablo for months. Finally, I went and worked out with her. So glad I did! First off, this gym is enormous. There is workout space everywhere, and enough equipment to go around. I liked how easy it was to pick a class from the cell phone app, and classes are capped to prevent overcrowding. Awesome. Trainer for the wod was Jamie. He was really nice and paid attention to everyone, pointing out corrections throughout the workout. The best part for me was that he was able to teach me something that I'd been struggling with for months. This gym is definitely pricy, but I feel that you get what you pay for at Diablo. Glad I checked it out. Thanks for the great experience! read more

Everything about this gym is world class. The programming is amazing and the coaches are all so knowledgeable. They have every amenity you could want or need from a CrossFit facility. Diablo is hands down one of the top three best CrossFit gyms I have ever been to. Highly recommended to all levels of fitness. read more

Today was my first day back to working out. I guess I have to start 2009 with my best foot forward. My friend and his brother introduced me to a new place in Pleasant Hill. Stupid me actually went to the old location in Walnut Creek first but quickly was re-routed to the new location. I was quickly introduced to the crossfit scene by performing the gym's workout called "Versus". Normally, you compete against another partner thru various exercises and runs. But since there was three of us, we adjusted the routine somewhat. The basic routine (after initial warm-ups and stretches) include: - 15 pull ups - 15 box jumps (24" or 20") - A 400m run while the first partner Usually, one of you is doing the pull-ups while the other is doing the box jumps, then you go on the run. In the usual 1-on-1 versus workout, whomever does the most routines in the 30 minutes wins! This whole regimen drastically opened my eyes to how out of shape I am. I will probably try crossfit again, but will have to find a closer gym in my 'hood. :) read more

At first I couldn't imagine paying this for a gym membership but decided to give it a shot 2 years ago. Now I couldn't ever imagine going to a 24 hr fitness or any other gym. The quality of the trainers here is extremely superior where you will easily learn a ton about different diets, mobilizing, lifting and endurance. The programming is spot on as well, it is not focused on killing you every day but rather making sure you advance each time you enter the gym. If you haven't tried crossfit, try this box. It honestly is a bargain for what you get. read more