Modern Viking Athletics | AESIR CrossFit

I spend 5 – 7 hours in this gym every week. It’s not just the gym, it’s my second home & comes with an amazingly supportive family! If it weren’t for the amazing coaches, & supportive environment I would never have started my mission to become an athlete! No matter your appearance or athletic level the coaches strive to help you get a (safe) workout. Can’t say enough good things!

Love Love Love this gym. Wonderful enviroment. No matter the level of your workout, everyone is very supportive. I just started my workouts here and feel welcomed everytime I show up for class. If you are looking for a gym that supports you all the way, this is the gym for you. All the coaches are great.
They are plenty of classes to help you fit your workout into your schedule. Take advantage of the 2 week trail you will not be disappointed.

I started coming to MVA about a month already and it has been a great experience. Staff is very supportive and very helpful. I was welcomed with open arms being that this was my first time joining any crossfit gym. Facility is well equipped and location is great with parking available. I would definitely recommend MVA to anyone who is looking for a crossfit gym.

I started going to MVA recently and it’s been a great experience. I’ve been off and on doing CF workouts for awhile and I discovered MVA soon after I moved to Burbank. The staff and the members are genuinely supportive.
The coaches here are the best at what they do: Logan and Travis are really good at correcting your form and they give you other options (if you can’t do a specific workout).
I highly recommend the «Valkyrie» class (women only CF class). It’s a fun and challenging program. Coach Krystal will def. make you work your glutes off and other parts of your body ;-P

Let me tell you a little something about MVA — I’ve been an athlete my whole life, so I walked in there thinking i knew a lot about fitness and that I had hit a ceiling that couldn’t be broken… but check it: my deadlift was only 95, i had never even attempted a kipping pull-​up and the thought of climbing to the top of a rope was completely out of the question. Well, that was a month and a half ago and yesterday i did 6 full bell-​ringing rope climbs to the top, in between sets of heavy back squats… and the day before that, i rocked out 6 unbroken kipping pull-​ups for the 1^st, second, third and 4^th times in my life… aaaaand a few days before that I maxed my deadlift at 225! So I think it goes without saying that MVA will get you results if you’re willing to put in the effort and time BUT what i really want to stress is that the coaches and others members at MVA are the real reason that I have improved so much, so rapidly — Each coach has their own individual styles of teaching but all are particularly gifted at assessing what each member’s level of ability is and how to safely improve upon it — they treat each person with respect regardless of their experience or fitness level, but more so they treat everyone like family and it trickles down through the members. Every person I have met at MVA has immediately made me feel welcome and capable — there are no macho egos or discouragers… if you are on the mat, we are all here to cheer you on. So yeah, I’d say if you’re thinking about crossfit or looking into the best way to improve your fitness in a fun and social way, give Modern Viking a try — you won’t regret it!

I’ve been around different gyms and fitness programs for years and I can say, with confidence, that Modern Viking Athletics is a gym of the highest quality. The coaches are experienced, friendly, and motivational. The programming is extremely thoughtful. The community is strong and supportive. The facilities are well equipped and always clean. You can’t ask for much more.
It’s hard to say anything original that hasn’t been covered in the other reviews. Modern Viking Athletics truly is as good as it gets.

I joined September 2015 so I’m fairly new to this gym. I already love it here.
On December 2013 I had back surgery (microdysectomy) because of 2 large bulging discs. 14mm/​10mm so naturally I was deadly afraid to get back into any type of training. Prior to my surgery I was not walking more than 5 feet. I gained so much weight and my BMI was extremely high.
Fast fwd to September 2015 I started doing research on gyms in my area and found this great place. We spoke on the phone and expressed my concerns. Soon after we were meeting in person. Again we talked about my fears. All this was important to me. Because I wanted to make sure that my concerns were not only mine. Thanks Travis!
I thought I wasn’t ready for crossfit because of all the stories out there but when you are surrounded by coaches who are skilled trained professionals, safety and proper form is always a priority here.
I get to workout with an awesome group. We are all at different levels but the coaches make sure you are where you need to be. Everything is scaled to your ability. And no one goes unnoticed.
My back feels stronger and I feel overall healthier and happier. My 5yr old daughter has noticed my change physically and mentally.

I have been at Modern Viking for about 4 months now and this weekend I was at Venice Beach and someone thought I was Vin Diesel. If that’s not results then I don’t know what is!

Now that I’ve been here for a while I decided to update my review. I still totally love this place. The members and coaches really care and the camaraderie and support are truly unique an wonderful.
I recently experienced an injury (not related to crossfit, for the record) and while I was out Logan emailed me regularly to check on my progress and gently encouraged me to come back; and since I’ve been back they’ve been able to modify the workouts so I can be there. I really feel supported and am very glad I found this place.

We’ve all seen the online articles about Crossfit injuries, and to be honest, that’s why I’ve stayed away… well, that and Crossfit a reputation dumb gym rats with far too much testosterone.
This is NOT that place.
A little background — After a frightening meeting with my doctor, I realized I needed to make some changes. I did some soul searching, well, actually, I did some sitting around on the couch for weeks on end watching Netflix first. It was only after I strained my back trying pick my my 1 ½ year-​old daughter up out of her crib (how sad is that?) that I finally decided to make a change. I always start diets and exercise programs with good intentions that usually end a month or two in. Then it’s usually back to the couch and my good buddy, Netflix. If I was going to make any kind of lasting change, I knew I needed some proper motivation: a community.
I have friends at other Crossfit gyms across the city, so I felt like I had a good idea of what to expect. I decided to try out Modern Viking simply because they were the closest Crossfit gym to my apartment and had every intention of trying out other gyms in the area. But after my first introductory meeting, I realized this place was unique. Travis (and since then, the other trainers) seemed to have the (pardon my fluffy term here) heart of a teacher. He was NOT one of those drill sergeants we hear about when people talk about Crossfit. He seemed genuine, present, and cared about making sure I understood the exercises, could execute them, and worked with me to find a weight/​movement that worked for my extremely out-​of-​shape body.
Admittedly, I am only midway through my third month here, but I have seen significant changes in my health, my physique, and my energy level. Each of the trainers here are absolutely fantastic, accommodating, and encouraging. There is NO shaming whatsoever. They show a genuine interest in seeing you make progress at a pace that works for YOU.
The other aspect to this gym that stood out to me is that there are all sorts of body types and fitness levels, and I love it. Of course, yes, there are the guys and girls who built like super heroes, and then there are the rest of us, but there has NEVER been any reason to be ashamed of my fitness level or physique — something I’ve always felt at other gyms.
Anyway, enough gushing. If you’re considering Crossfit, or considering changing gyms, I sincerely recommend giving this place a shot. You’ll find a warm, quirky, fun community.
And you may find me, huffing and puffing through the Workouts of the Day (WODs as they’re known) with a big, dumb grin on my face. Hope to see you soon!

I have been going to MVA’s crossfit classes for about 8 weeks now and am very pleased with the results I’ve been seeing as well as the workouts themselves. Sure, they are intense, but that is the whole point if you want to see real results. You will get pushed with regards to both cardio and strength, which is what I was looking for, but they also do a great job of scaling the workout to each individual’s ability. While some exercises might seem intimidating, like muscle-​ups or handstand push-​ups, the coaches (Logan, Travis, Tyler) always have options for you and make sure you feel comfortable with whatever exercise you’re doing.
They always stress the importance of form and make sure you get the form correct before lifting anything really heavy. And if you feel like weightlifting might not be your thing, they also have their so-​called Firefly classes which focus more on cardio and downplay the lifting.
The coaches are all excellent. They’re friendly, helpful, attentive, patient, everything you need them to be. With a workout like this where technique and form are super-​important, they make you feel safe and comfortable, while at the same time pushing you to challenge yourself, of course. They truly care about you and value you as a member of MVA. Finally, this is a very welcoming and fun environment with a great group of people. You will feel at home in no time.
Highly recommended for anybody who is ready to work hard and looking to see real results.

So Happy at Modern Viking! Travis and Logan are amazing, knowledgeable coaches that really take the time to assess your needs and help you with whatever you might need on the way. I’m huge on programming and it’s nothing short of excellent here. Love the vibe, the people, and I’m excited to get off work every day to sweat it out over here. Thank you!

One of the best places for training. Doesn’t matter if you are beginner like me. Coaches are probably the best one I have ever known. Highly recommended.

I’m in to my third month and I couldn’t be happier with crossfit at modern Viking. Travis and Logan are excellent coaches and terrific teachers. I never feel out of my depths and am constantly amazed by my own progress. There’s a fun, friendly, family like environment that makes it a pleasure to feel the pain on working hard. They said they wouldn’t be happy till it was the best part of my day. Well, in that case, they can go ahead and be happy now.

I joined MVA in February, 2015. Like some, I came in a beginner to the sport. It is now 7 months and I can’t believe of all that I have accomplished within that time. For that, I THANK the MVA coaches: Logan, Travis, Krystal, Tyler, and Edgar. They are awesome!!! They are knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and welcoming. It is nice to have coaches who have your best interest and want you to meet your goals.
The MVA community is friendly and hella fun. Not only are you getting a great workout, but you are also getting support (and love) from a great group of people.
Come and check out MVA. You will not be disappointed.

I’ve never enjoyed exercise before, finding it dull and altogether too much effort — who wants to run on a treadmill for an hour?! However, having come to the point in my life where I cannot eat pizza everyday and fit into my clothes, exercise was necessary.
To Modern Viking I went! The classes are so much fun, the trainers really know what they’re doing and everyone who goes (and works there) is so friendly you can’t help but go back again and again. Which I have been doing for at least 6 months now.
So — if you’re looking for motivation and escape from the boredom of the gym, want to push yourself to lift more weight or get more burpees … Come to Modern Viking!

I’ve always been skeptical about crossfit due to the high percent injury risk, but MVA has made me feel more comfortable regarding that. They really focus on form rather then rushing through a workout irresponsibly.
I can’t talk enough about their programing from Logan, you never get bored & lord does he work your ass out EVERY single time no matter how fit you actually are.
Travis is the COOLEST, he’s very passionate & puts 110% about everything he does regarding that gym. Great coach & greater human being ! He’s actually become one of my favorite person here in California: D (just moved here).
Also, the environment in that gym is beyond friendly & encouraging.
Lastly, say you know they are doing something right if they kept me for 3 months & now just signed up for another 6 months!!!
#VikingHearMeROAR

Let’s face it, Crossfit gyms are a dime a dozen these days, so in order to stand out from the crowd, you really have to go above and beyond.
Enter: Modern Viking.
This gym is cozy and very clean. Parking is a piece of cake and their waiting room is really nice and accommodating if you have little ones. But what makes them stand out from the crowd are the people.
Not only are the people who exercise here great, but the staff if amazing!
The environment is not overly competitive, so if youre out of shape of feel comfortable here. That said, if you’re trying to prepare for a tri or something, they can certainly push you beyond what you think is possible for yourself.
When you’re here, you feel like family (the cool family you wish you had), and I think that’s what truly makes this place so special.
I’d definitely recommend giving them a shot, whether you’re trying to get back into shape or you’re looking to go above and beyond what you think you’re capable of!

Awesome workout with great coaches. MVA has a great environment including the workout facility, coaches, and members. You also have a very convenient location. Thank you guys for everything!

MVA has done it right!
–Phenomenal Programming:
geared towards pushing even the most seasoned CrossFitter to his/​her limits.
I just love walking up to the white board and saying, «Man, how in the heck am I gona get thru that! or Man this is gona be awesome!»
–Phenomenal Coaching:
The coaches are so intuitive and highly skilled in the human body and its mechanics. They are all about safety first and never blindly have you diving head first into something that your body just isnt quite ready to do yet. They see everything and know the perfect way to communicate what they want from you.
They do however skillfully get you there! You have fun doing it and before you know it, youre crushing goals/​PRs left & right!!!
–The Box:
Nothing but blood and sweat has gone into this place and you feel it. They’re a
family! The foundation has been laid to all who drop in or join up, that we’re all about encouraging and uplifting at MVA
–We cheer for you, We sweat with you, We’ve got your back–
Do yourselves a favor and come on by. You wont get premium coaching from THE most genuine guys anywhere else!
Hurry up! 2015 is gona get nutz! :)