Intrepid Athletics

This is my first Unilocal review. When I clicked on the link to write a review, Unilocal noted the following: «Please don’t review this business […] if you’re connected in any way to the owners or employees.»
In that case, my review may not be «legal» because it’s hard not to become «connected» to Sean, Ruth and the rest of the coaches. I don’t know how they do it, but not only do the coaches remember everyone’s name, they remember your strengths and weaknesses, your PR’s and your goats, your finicky left ankle from months ago… The coaches push you to do your best without ever compromising your form. They sincerely care and get even more excited that you when you hit a new PR!
I never realized how mental crossfit was. Sure it exposes your physical weaknesses (I’m used to that :) but it also exposes your mental weaknesses and your insecurities. For women who often are not taught or expected to lift heavy things, it’s also very mentally liberating and empowering. CFI has some amazing and STRONG female coaches; and although I look «down» to most of them (I’m tall) — I truly look up to them in all other ways. Five stars doesn’t do this place justice :)

I’m a new member and absolutely love the workouts and facilities. The staff is very knowledgable and extremely helpful. I was nervous joining as I have little experience with crossfit but the trainers have made the experience super easy and fun. I highly recommend checking it out!

I heard a lot of good things about Crossfit in general, so I signed up for a Foundations session at Crossfit Intrepid. It is five months later and I am totally hooked. The coaching is excellent, with a lot of personal attention. The people in the gym are friendly and encouraging. The workouts are challenging and varied. And the equipment and resources in the gym are high quality. Ruth and Sean run a really great gym. I would highly recommend Crossfit Intrepid to any level of athlete if you are considering joining a gym.

I’ve been to a number of «boxes» around the country and am so proud to call CFI my «home» box.
First, amazing coaches. Each and every one will take the time to patiently explain the lift or a stretch or… (in my case over and over again). Form is #1, 2 and 3. If you start busting out bad form to get through a WoD you will be gently reprimanded. Best 1:1 or group coaching i have ever experienced. These people care about you, you are not just a member.
Second, excellent facility. Even when 15 peeps show up for class, they make it work. Plenty of weights, very nice space and, going back to #1 above, coaches who know what they are doing.
Want to just weighlift? Check, they have that covered.
Want to relearn how to run? Check, they have that covered.
Our 5 year old son goes to CF Kids and loves his 30 min run around time. Sean makes it so fun for him. I recommend it to ANY parent.
I’ve been to boxes where they essentially don’t scale. Ugh. Here, Sean, Ruth, Alia, Avelyne, Jake… want to know what’s going on with you and will help you scale — even though sometimes we may not agree on the final numbers :) They are truly experts.
Finally, never experienced camaraderie at a gym like i do at CFI. While not exactly best buds with the people i train with, i know that each and every one of them is behind me, urging me to go harder, faster. within my means. GREAT peeps. When we see each other around town, we smile cause we know that we’re in a great Framily.
(Oh, and so affordable compared to other CrossFit gyms, but don’t spread that around too much!)

Not at all what I expected.
Better.
This review is aimed at the woman who is afraid of trying out crossfit… like I was.
The coaching here is out of this world. You don’t have to be a fitness pro to join. If you look around you’d see people young and old, with lots of experience and those with very little experience. Michael is right, it is «The Cheer’s of Crossfit.» They teach you almost everything and work around injuries. You just have to want to learn. You get to use equipment and try things a normal gym could not supply. You learn skills here like: How to climb a rope properly, how to do a pull up, gymnastics rings, prowler, tire flip.
As a women who was always concerned about «getting those horrible disgusting veiny body builder muscles,» before joining, I assure you, you couldn’t possibly get those kind of muscles in 2 years amount of busting your butt here. Even if you put half the effort those women do. In fact, I learned a lot more about how ridiculous my pre-​crossfit theory was and how hard it actually is to GET that kind of look. After two years of going three times a week, I still don’t have them and I am NOT a petite woman either. I always thought I was big boned and muscular… nope…it was just fat all along. lol. So ladies, quit your freaking out will ya? In all honesty, I went from a doughy 5 foot 7 size 12, to a size 6. The results made my body look more like a slimmed down volleyball player than a professional olympic weightlifter. You’d be surprised that the tiniest looking women here too are usually the strongest. If you must know, what will end up happening is your body will be it will get tighter, you will lose fat, you will get stronger and you will actually enjoy any tiny muscle you are lucky enough to gain because it allows you to do some pretty amazing things you’d never expect.
Tips for newbies:
–Call ahead for drop-​ins, plan to arrive 10 minutes early to find parking and get settled. Class does not wait for anyone, when that time starts, it starts. Parking along California street or the street nearby is pretty easy. 7pm time is the most popular class so parking may be harder at that time of day, but not impossible.
–Some really loose articles of workout clothing just don’d do well in these types of classes. Wear clothes you don’t mind squatting low in or doing spead-​leg sumo squats in. Plumber’s cracks and wedgies are just the worst! lol. Be prepared for having someone help you do a handstand or lots of jumping. Sometimes those loose leg yoga pants can get in the way with a jump rope.
–Its not the type of place you wear your own iPod, you need to hear what they are saying, in most cases, it is about how to help adjust your form.
–Put AWAY your stuff after your workout, it’s just good manners.
–The smell of Popcornopolis factory is what you may smell before or after a workout in the parking lot. DO NOT SABOTAGE YOUR WORKOUT BY EATING POPCORNOPOLIS AFTER YOU WORKOUT! Also, do not knock on their factory door, they do not answer.

CrossFit Intrepid is a wonderful example of what is best about CrossFit: A true sense of community and great individual coaching that produces results. Pure and simple, this place the best. I’ve traveled all over the country and «dropped in» to plenty of CF boxes. Intrepid is welcoming and friendly. The drop in fee is $ 20, but that includes a cool shirt and some of the best coaching around. Sean, Ruth and Holly know their stuff and really care about helping each athlete progress and improve. The facility is great and in a good area. Just a few minutes from LAX, it is easy to drop by before or after a flight. I’m jealous of those who live or work in the area! I’ll be back.

I LOVE this place! I decided to start doing crossfit about a year ago & started at Intrepid. Trust me that when I say, I was not in the best shape. But, everyone was so friendly, encouraging & positive it really put me at ease. I now go 4 days a week. I never thought I’d see the day that I love to work out, but I do! And it is all because of the awesome coaches & fellow atheletes at Crossfit Intrepid. The classes are small so you get plenty of one on one attention. The coaches know everyone by name and are personally invested in your success. If you are thinking about starting crossfit & are looking for a place to do so, look no further. Intrepid is the best in the city!

Crossfit Intrepid is as good as it gets. The staff is very knowledgeable and encouraging; they truly want you to achieve your fitness goals. Also, unlike many gyms, the environment is very friendly and open. I am truly impressed as I have seen substantial gains in my own fitness in a very short time.

Small classes and a lot of attention from some pretty spectacular coaches in Ruth and Sean. If you’ve ever had the urge to try out Crossfit, but are a little intimidated by what you’ve heard or seen, these guys will set your fears aside. I’ve been dealing with a lot of injuries and they scale all of the wods to my ability and work to ensure that I get healthy. Drop in. You won’t regret it.

This is an awesome gym. All the workouts are carried out in classes (you can have private sessions if you wish). The instructors (I have worked with Sean, Ruth and Marcus) are very helpful and responsible. During class, they carefully go through the posture and techniques with each and every one of us. And they definitely keep their eyes on us while we are doing workouts and correct our mistakes if they spot one. The workout are organized in a way so that you get your strength training, you get your heart rate up, and you also get a good stretch. They also help you keep track of the weight you lifted, your reps and speed to help you progress. Also, everyone in the class is very friendly.

I have a few friends who have been doing crossfit for the past year, and not only do they look amazing, they tell me all the time how much they love it. I finally decided I needed to jump on the bandwagon, and I’m so glad I decided to do it at Crossfit Intrepid.
From my very first day, I was blown away by how friendly everyone was. Avelyn was my foundations instructor and she did a good job of kicking my ass but not scaring me away. After my three foundations classes, I felt ready to start taking the regular classes, although I was still nervous about how I would be able to keep up with everyone else. It’s a little intimidating to show up to a new gym, out of shape, and be doing the same workout as these buff guys. I really didnt need to worry, because all of the instructors are AWESOME and they make sure to tailor the workout to your specific needs and abilities. I was just coming off of a sprained ankle injury and I never had to worry about doing anything that would further damage my ankle because that was always thought about beforehand.
It’s been almost two months now and I still look forward to going every time I get the chance. Even though I know I still have a long way to, I can already see how far I’ve come in these past two months and I feel stronger.
You seriously can’t go wrong with Crossfit Intrepid. I know Crossfit can seem intimidating, believe me, I was totally intimidated and scared out of my mind before I started. I really didnt need to be. Everyone is BEYOND friendly, supportive and encouraging. I only wish I had started sooner.

Wow– ONLY 6 reviews so far??? Only???
This is one of those gems of places that I am surprised there are not MORE reviews for… like…at least in the hundreds.
You get more than you pay for here. Quality of the trainers and the workouts will get you results fast.
What I love about this place:
#1. Welcoming environment
#2. Trainers DEEPLY care about your from and success… you are not another number.
#3. I get to do really fun workouts and I keep surprising myself. An ego boost everyday. I think the very last time I could do a 29 inch jump was about 25 years ago. I feel like a kid again when I come here.
The people are welcoming, the workout is intense, but don’t be freaked out if you havn’t lifted weights… they adjust for ALL levels and they really watch your form. They don’t rush you to finish if it looks like you are going to hurt yourself. Not to bash, but my experience at the Crossfit Marina Del Rey was not as good as the one in El Segundo. It was unwelcoming and I felt right off the bat I could have done the workout by myself and maybe injured myself without a glance in my direction.
If you havn’t…try it at Intrepid.

It’s like the Cheer’s of Crossfit, where everyone knows your name.
I’ve been a member almost since the beginning and it’s really hard to describe how much I enjoy going to this box, how much I look forward to working out every day, how much I enjoy working out with a bunch of great people and how much I enjoy learning something new every day. It’s really changed my life in many ways.
Ruth, Sean, Marcus and Avelyne are subject matter experts in their fields. Gymnastics, Olympic lifting, Nutrition, Recovery, everything you need to know about sustaining a healthy workout program is all in one box.
The programming is fun, smart, scaled and challenging for everyone.
The atmosphere is perfect, puts you in a mindset that you’re there to push yourself, cheer others and leave with a sense of accomplishment.
The camaraderie among the members and trainers are bar none the main reason why CFI is CFI
The results are measured and that’s how you see your results in numbers not in the mirror (well maybe in the mirror too :))
I would encourage anyone that has an ounce of interest in getting in here and giving it a try. I guarantee you’ll want to come back.

Crossfit Intrepid is my second home. It is the highlight of my day, every time I go.
I found Crossfit almost two years ago when I realized I was tired of being out of shape. I was always active throughout childhood and even college. After graduating the activities fell off the map, and although I had a membership to 24– hour fitness for two years, I couldn’t force myself to go more than once a week. I hated being stagnant, but did not have the motivation to jog on a treadmill and watch TV every day.
Crossfit Intrepid has taught me to do things I never imagined doing. I got my first pull up 3 months ahead of goal, was able to back squat my body weight just a few months later. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would add Olympic Weightlifting to one of my favorite hobbies. Every day brings a new achievement and surprise. Ruth, Marcus, and Sean constantly challenge you and know the strengths, weaknesses, and motivators for every single member. If I had to say the number one reason this crossfit differentiates itself from other affiliates it is the strict focus on form. You will not move up in weights until you do the movement right.
I’m with Alia… it is addicting, but the best kind of addiction.

Best CrossFit box EVER! Ruth is amazing. Friendly, open, motivated and is completely focused on making sure you have an amazing experience. And I can say the same about Sean and Marcus. If you’re looking for a CrossFit location that’s there to welcome, encourage and help you rock those WODs, then this is the place for you! I recently had to move across the country and can I tell you, I miss these guys so much!!!

CrossFit Intrepid is the place to go to achieve your fitness goals, both those goals that you set for yourself and many more that you never dreamed possible. CFI will help you improve your physical strength, improve your performance at any activity, and become a healthier, fitter you.
Ruth, Marcus, and Sean are all CrossFit certified trainers. If you are not familiar with the CrossFit program, check out the national website (
). All of the CrossFit Intrepid trainers are friendly and supportive, but demanding at the same time. They develop daily workouts to help you find strength you never thought you had and help you achieve long term goals. They also provide nutritional advice to further enhance the effects of your hard work.
My fellow Crossfitters include people who look like they could be professional athletes and people who look like they have never seen a bar bell. There are progression options for each exercise, for those of us who cannot do a pullup or a hand stand pushup, so we all get a great personalized workout. Most classes are ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ guys and girls.
I’ve been working out for over 20 years and tried a dozen different programs with varying success. Nothing comes close to the effectiveness of Crossfit. And no other gym, trainer, or program has the supportive, friendly, familial atmosphere like Crossfit Intrepid.