The gym: ECB is in a good location. It's accessible just off of Bradley and plainly put it's hassle free. Walking in you have ample space to place your gym bags and what-have-you's in the shelves. You walk into the sprawling gym and it's sort of a graduation feeling. This is the real deal. You come in here for results. You come in here to change your life. You come in here and leave it all on the gym floor. The workout: Since Coach Randy bought the gym he's been teaching 100% of the classes. He's recently (fall 2018) hired on some new staff that's just as ample. The workouts are simple yet totally thrill you. +Quick warm up, sometimes this includes a run, some stretching using props he has at the gym. Keeping in mind all of this adding to your own personal tool box. As a girl who loves zen and yoga, Randy's taught me a thing or two about stretching and showed me many new things. I do my best to come in every day with a beginners mind. +strength: barbells with the weights, dumbbells and kettle bells. Likely one will be used for the strength. +WOD: kicks your behind. It's awesome. High intensity cardio mixed with a bit of weight. Sometimes the playlist needs tweaking but I'm working on da coach. The people: The community is a wonderful group of people that have helped me in more then just through my running. if the community here sees a new face we make sure to be warm and give a shout-out during a workout. Sh** can get hard and I've made numerous new friends by bonding when I thought I was gonna die. The staff: I only know Wes and Randy but both have incredible vast knowledge of the workout world and they're both walking proof of it. You take one look at them and know you want to learn from someone who has made it. The results: Randy has trained me personally, and I've been in what seems like hundreds of hours of his classes. I've been at the gym for 3 or so months and barely recognize my body. I am astonished at what I've been able to accomplish, and as a beginner at that. Not just my body has changed, I've built myself into a healthier version of me, made incredible friendships, healed, and fell apart in this gym. Needless to say if you're into change this is the place to do it in. You're safe here. Come join us. read more

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Yo. This gym has everything you need. The trainers know what there doing. There is more space than actually needed. Everyone is friendly and always motivated to train. Showers in the bathroom and soap is included. What I like is that there's a plan for those who want a big barbell gym but don't need the training, it comes at a lower cost then the regular membership. If ur looking for a quality weightlifting gym, this is the best in all of east county! read more

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This gym has a really strong and caring community. The classes that I have gone to have shown a group of people with a like mindset for fitness and and a passion to make it happen. Opportunities to build relationships inside and outside the gym. read more

Super friendly place, everyone makes you feel welcomed. The coaches help you with all the movements and bring you up to speed. The classes are amazing!!! Best decision ever to join this gym!!! read more

For me as a beginner this facility didn't scale to accomodate. Any solid Crossfit box should have a dedicated fundamentals or beginners/101 program/workshop or course that exposes you to complex motor patterns in a dedicated, progressive way to ramp up to see how they respond to volume and intensity. This facility does not offer that. More than a handful of times, I watched people lifting incorrectly with imbalanced form (e.g. with one hip shifting to hit a higher weight) but to me that's dangerous. One workout started with a 150 wallball buy in... If you love Crossfit workouts, but aren't into competing this probably isn't the place for you. This box is too focused on competition, but that's just me. I will say that I did get in better cardio condition. read more

If I could give more stars I would, all of the coaches here are without a doubt professionals at what they do. I have been going here for a little over a month and have seen some drastic changes, I've lost close to 8 pounds, I have built a stronger resistance for junk food, I have the drive I once had long ago to keep working out and it really doesn't feel like a struggle like working out at the gym was. The coaches and the people coming in make it really fun and it feels very nice being part of this SWOLE Family. If you're looking into getting into cross fit or had a bad experience this is the place to make amends or build new relations with it. Come check it out you won't be disappointed. read more

A Groupon brought me to Zastc at the beginning of this year. After my 1st workout I was hooked, I have been working out for a few years and hit a plato with my lifting I knew Zastc was going to be able to take me to the next level. After a month of being there I really started to see results, the next week I found out I was pregnant. I thought I would have to quit, I explained the situation to Rob and he reassured me that I can keep working out we would just have to make some modifications to my workouts. 5 months later Im still working out with my Zastc family everyday, I have been able to maintain a safe and healthy weight during this pregnancy because of Zastc. I feel stronger then ever! Rob and the staff at Zastc are amazing, caring people they make you feel like family not just a member. read more

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I absolutely love coming to this gym! The coaches are amazing and the overall energy of the other gym-goers make you feel like you've been doing crossfit your entire life! I've only been a member for 6 months now and have seen miraculous results! This is not your ordinary crossfit gym where you go and do the workout on your own, this is a team gym where everyone workout together! The classes are perfect working out with coaches who know what they're doing, how to teach you to do the proper lift, and make sure you're confident in your performance! Crossfit is for all ages! Even my parents and in laws do it! If you're looking for a fun and challenging workout this is definitely for you! Or even just wanting to learn to change up your everyday gym routine! read more

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East County Barbell is a fantastic gym. I have been going here for over a year now and I am the fittest that I have ever been in my adult life. The coaches and members are good people and they encourage you to do more and to NOT QUIT! Which is half of people's battle when it comes to fitness. It gets too hard or you hit a plateau and we tend to quit or make excuses to not do it. When you have a gym that is a community you want to show up and put in the effort. Plus lifting heavy is just fun! read more

Really like this place the trainers are very enthusiastic and helpful and the workout is really intense. The place is clean and there's plenty of parking and they have showers. read more

I love this place and the people in it. I have never been to a gym that I have felt comfortable enough to stick with it. Here at Zastc I actually look forward to my Monday mornings and every morning. Rob and Nathan have the perfect combo of pushing and encouragement. I've done things I never thought I could. Learning new things with Kelsey about nutrition has been very enlightening and challenging too! You walk in thinking there is no way I can do that and walk out thinking, I can't believe I just did that, I can't wait for tomorrow!! read more

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East county barbell is an amazing place to workout. Everyone is super nice. Randy is a good coach. Love the one on one. There group fitness/strength/weightlifting classes. Its very family oriented and everyone supports everyone. There is a kids room for your kids to stay while you work out. There is open gym and many different times of fitness classes. You go at your pace and scale at what you can do. There is showers and its a very clean environment. Super stoked to see how strong I am getting and learning the form and technique is a plus. I totally recommend if you want to have a good sweat and a good time come check East County Barbell read more

I've been going to Zastc for about nine months now, and until this day I still love going. When I first started going, I thought "what did I get myself into"...people were climbing fifteen-foot ropes. I was super intimidated. However, the coach noticed I was new and taught me different ways to modify the workout which was still challenging but doable. A couple of months later that rope no longer intimidated me. This story is just one example of my many accomplishments that I have achieved because of the coaching at Zastc. If you are someone who finds gym intimidating or someone who wants to get in shape while still having fun Zastc is the place for you. read more

Can't say enough good stuff about Zastc! Really considering making an offer to buy this amazing place simply because it is the future of fitness. read more

East County Barbell is awesome. I highly recommend it. I've been a member since February 2018 and I love everything about it. The classes keep me coming back. The community is amazing in all aspects. It's a fun and healthy environment to workout ‍ in. The coaches are great, very motivated and extremely helpful. The gym itself is clean and organized. Also, it has a kids area for those with children. East County Barbell is my gym and I absolutely love it here. read more

Zastc is amazing! I've been training for almost three years and I will never look back. From the moment I walked in, coaches made sure I was taught how to complete movements safely and the community welcomed me immediately. I started at Zastc after practicing martial arts several hours each week and was in decent shape, but since I've been training at Zastc, my fitness and health levels have improved exponentially! I have never been stronger or more in control of my health as I am now because of the opportunities and support I've had to grow at this place! I love the people like family and recommend Zastc to anyone who wants to be healthier, stronger and grow as a person in a fun and safe environment! read more

I am an absolute, out of shape beginner to CrossFit and fitness. I took a class (with a friend who is a seasoned vet of the gym) and felt incredibly intimated by the hour work out. While the girl who ran the hour was nice and tried to make some accommodations for me, I found that it was extremely difficult to do those modified movements. The following three days after the workout, I was so sore I had trouble walking around at my job and stepping on and off a curb. So, if you are like me, and out of shape, you may want to train a bit on your own before coming here. The atmosphere of the gym is positive. The people working out are "in the zone" rather than friendly, but I didn't feel judgment (even though I felt like I was floundering). At the end, the people were all smiles, and the next class began. One cool thing is that this gym has is a kids room. There is a room for kids to watch Netflix, do homework, or just chill while a parent works out. It has a window open to the gym/workout area. This room is NOT supervised, so it would not be good for toddlers but awesome for kids a little older. read more

I found this gym during a New Year's promotion. I chose this gym because they offered had the best facility, had an awesome atmosphere, and offered classes as late as 7 p.m. After my first trial class, I immediately fell in love with the community and I signed up for 6 months. The coaching is incredible and the workouts can be modified for injury or skill. They even offer Nutrition Counseling and a Kids Room! Zastc has been able to help me reach all my fitness and health goals by supporting me mentally and physically. The best part of my day is working out at Zastc. read more

Just got yelp and This is my first yelp. Almost 2 years ago I joined with my sis Brittany from a groupon right b4 rob moved to the new location and we LOVED it we only could stay for two months and I wish I could go back sorry Rob for leaving without any word u were awesome! but there were some personal matters and we really miss the box we continue to do crossfit but we will never forget how great it was with u! I promise anyone who joins will love it even if u are completely out of shape the positive motivation from others and the trainers will keep u going. Go to zastc you will not regret it!!!!! read more

I purchased a Groupon for ZastC to try Crossfit. I had always worked out at gyms etc, but this was my first time at Crossfit. The instructors were very caring for new attendees, like me, and gave detailed instruction on how to perform the exercises safely while encouraging us to "add more weight" to the challenge, or "move faster". I would never have been able to do as much without the energy of the instructors and the momentum of the class propelling me forward. It was excellent. And while there were some very fit members, I never once felt intimidated or "unfit". With the instructors on hand pushing each of us along, it was like having a personal trainer. Of course, I couldn't do some of the moves, so the instructor modified my moves with the aim that the next time I attempted the task I would take one more incremental step towards eventually being able perform the move. I was "spent" by the end of the class - all parts of the body totally worked. The other attendees were very friendly - men and women all ages, sizes and abilities. I felt that from one month of going to Crossfit a few times a week I had achieved a higher level of fitness than I had in the 30 years of daily gym workouts. Unfortunately, I am moving from the area, so I didn't join this Crossfit, but hopefully there will be a crossfit close to where we relocate. read more

I used a groupon to try out crossfit at Zastc for the first time and I love it! Seeing how fit some of the people are, can be intimidating at first, but overall there are people of all different fitness levels. What I love the most about Zastc is that they won't let you slack off and continuously encourage you while you work out. They also watch your form when lifting heavy weights and can accommodate you if you have any old injuries. If you're looking for an exciting workout that will help build muscle and lose your "winter coat" this place is the best! read more

How do I even begin to review what has changed my life so significantly, has given me the gift of strength and confidence again. My trainer is not just my trainer..... he's my encourager, my challenger, my reminder to believe in myself because he believes I can do anything. Rob, Sea-Anna and Nate all truly believe in us and CARE. And same goes for my fellow members. We are each others' cheerleaders and everyone is SO down to earth. There's no macho crap going on here...just real people doing real stuff. 6 months ago, a year after having back surgery to remove a HUGE herniated disc, which left me with permanent nerve damage in my leg and foot, I thought my fitness life was completely over. I was beyond weak with atrophied muscles and zero core strength. I didn't think it was safe for me to do ANYTHING.... and I was terrified about EVERY little move. But, Rob believed it was possible. He knew I needed to get my core strength up in order to protect my back and prevent it from ever happening again. I thought what other people were doing was going to be impossible for me. A box jump? Handstand push ups? YA RIGHT! I never would have thought I would be doing a single unassisted pull-up in my life, much less 10 in a row....or Olympic lifting and all this other crazy stuff....but I am! We started out slow modifying many of the moves to accommodate my body and abilities... and set goals as my body got stronger. My 10 year old daughter has fallen in love with it too and she trains with Rob. I love that she's seeing her mom be a strong woman. I love that we're sharing our love of fitness together. A family that trains together stays together! If you come join us, you'll NEVER regret it! You HAVE TO check out ZASTC ! Come join the family! read more

I started last April here and was super nervous. I do not work out with others ever, and this was completely out of my comfort zone. I was also training for an upcoming Spartan race. Rob and the entire staff were and are awesome. I was pretty out of shape and they modified everything for me. As I got stronger they would push me more, and It would feel amazing to do one more rep or lb. They constantly correct your form and make sure you do all the exercises correctly as to not get hurt. I was gone from the gym for quite a few months and when i came back, it was like i never left. They remembered my name, and it was like i had not missed a day. They now offer personal training, nutritional coaching, an app with meal planning, recipes, tips and shopping lists. They have several new levels of classes, and offer zastc family fun nights at the movies, or out and about town. They also have a great kids room, with TV, Netflix, toys, couches a table to do homework, wifi, and a HUGE window so you can check on your kids and they can watch you. There are bathrooms with showers and snacks and pre and post workout drinks avail for purchase and exercise gear for purchase. IF you want to make a change, want awesome motivitation, coaches to help you all the way, Zastc is your place. Plus you can take a free trial class!!! read more