Depot CrossFit

Dropped into this gym for a week and had a great time! The coaches remembered my name and the people were all really nice. We got to lift some nice heavy weights and do a lot of skill work. In my search for a great LA box, this one is great and pretty close to home for me.

I don’t really know what I can say about this place that everyone else hasn’t already said. I had been interested in Crossfit but knew there was no way, with the shape I was in, that I could handle that intense of a workout. Plus every place was crazy expensive. I stumbled upon a LivingSocial deal for Solfit classes. Needless to say, I’m hooked. I LOVE this place. I’ve been going 3 weeks, 2 – 3 times/​week and have noticed significant changes. Everyone is so nice and the coaches are fantastic! Can’t wait to build myself up a little more to try their Crossfit classes. Validated parking makes this place even more a plus. Finally, I’ve found a place that I actually look forward to going to to work out. I definitely plan to purchase a membership here. This was by far the best LivingSocial voucher I’ve ever bought!

I’ve been a member for around 10 months. I love the gym, but I also want to give a measured review for those of you who are shopping around.
parking: it’s great that there is free parking included, which has the entrance on yucca. that said, the parking can be challenging. most of the time i get a spot. after all, they also allow for people to park along the perimeter of the parking lanes and not just the legit spaces. BUT there have been a couple of times when i show up to close to showtime on a friday evening, and i’m SOL, and i can’t get parking anywhere. i’ve had to go home disappointed. fortunately that is not the case for the most part, but there are hassles with residents of the apartment complex taking up spots, then kind of being douche bag thugs.
location: as others have said, it is in the heart of hollywood, so that’s part of its charm but also includes lots of traffic and tourists. also, we’ll run around the perimeter of the building, which i myself enjoy, but if you’re not one to run through alleys that smell like urine and guys hollerin’ at you while they’re smoking a blunt, then you may want another place to go to.
coaches: people are pros there. there are differences in styles. some of the more hardcore people work for some. i myself am not like «crossfit is my religion» so i like the coaches who can work with people like me who are a little more «entry level» so to speak. you find who you like and continue to work with those, BUT the challenge is that coaches swap out and sub for each other all the time, so you don’t necessarily have a real indication of who will be coaching the class. that’s a bummer. fortunately, i do really like most of the coaches.
culture: some people are scary. just hardcore and kind of intimidating for an average jane like me. BUT i suppose that’s what «solifit» is for, their non-​xfit class, which is more about getting a great workout and not necessarily being a BEAST. that said, there are tons of super nice people and nice beasts. i like it when they break the ice in the class and have people introduce themselves and do funny questions. however, i have noticed as of late that they don’t seem to do that anymore. i’ve been around long enough where i’m comfortable there and don’t *need it, but i do feel like it would have been a different experience for me when i was less experienced there. overall though, it’s a fun bunch, and the box does a really great job around creating community and offering consistent social options.
restroom/​shower facilities: it’s a great plus that the box has a shower. in fact, that was one of the selling points for me since apparently lots of boxes don’t. at least that’s what i noticed in my search. funny thing is though i didn’t end up making too much use of the *one shower at SolCity bc when i worked out in the mornings (7am), there was generally a wait for the shower. i decided to adjust my schedule to only work out in the evenings bc of the inconvenience of the one shower stall.
schedule: the schedule is really great overall. they have morning offerings, classes throughout the day, and into the late evening, which is awesome! i just wish they had more options on saturdays.
offerings: it’s cool that they offer the full crossfit solfit alternate course on a daily basis, and mobility tune up and yoga each once per week. i just wish yoga were available more than once a week. some days i’m just not in the head space to get destroyed. i love that this box does offer yoga at all bc i do realize many don’t.
i hope people out there find this helpful! good luck on your health/​fitness journey.

This gym is in the heart of Hollywood right off Highland so be prepared to deal with lots of traffic and tourists. Get there early for free parking inside the structure. If you can’t make it at least 15 – 20 min early for parking you may have to search for street parking which is a total pain in the ass in this part of town so make sure to read all the signs.
Their SolFit classes are pretty much the same as Brick’s BX classes. A blend of crossfit/​circuit training classes which is just as challenging but don’t include Olympic lifting. Be ready to run outside and this gym is open so you will encounter other classes going on at the same time. Overall great energy.
Thanks class pass!

smaller box in the heart of hollywood. i went here cause a friend of my belongs to this box. They have not only crossfit classes but also another class known as solfit. I enjoyed the class though. It was a nice mix of skill work and a good WOD. Coach was nice too

I decided to give SolCity a try even though I had tried the whole Crossfit training thing at other places and never really got in to it. So far, every class has been great! The workouts are challenging and the coaches are exceptional.
I have taken most classes with Kai. He has positively changed the way I feel about exercise/​fitness, in general. He genuinely cares about each athlete in every class and is always so helpful. I always look forward to working out in his class.
The gym is clean and parking is never a hassle as it is free in the garage with validation from SolCity. Major plus!

I started working out here a little over a year ago and joining CrossFit SolCity is one of the best things I’ve done with my life. It’s a supportive and friendly environment where you can find the best version of yourself every time you come in.
The workouts are incredible and you always leave feeling accomplished, stronger and with something to work toward. I give SolCity my highest recommendation for a gym. I brought my boyfriend here too, and since then we almost always go together and it’s really brought us closer.
If you’re looking for a challenging workout to take your fitness and body to the next level, you’ll find it here. It’s a very well-​rounded program, providing vigorous aerobic exercise along with muscle strengthening and flexibility.
SolCity sets the standard in coaching, customer service and community. With the unlimited membership, you can work out everyday and never get bored. This place is the best — do the free trial and see why.

This place is without a doubt the best place I’ve ever worked out. Everyone on staff is friendly. People from all walks of life and all levels of fitness work out here. I just took a week off because of an unrelated medical issue and couldn’t wait to get back.

Dropped in while traveling through LA. Located across the street from Loews hotel. Good facility and coaches. Free to first time drop-​ins who are affiliated with another CF box. Got such a good workout I was compelled to pay in some way so bought a Solcity T shirt.
Very inviting group. I normally stay downtown but had to stay at Loews because most hotels were booked. Because of Solcity, I am inclined to stay at Loews next time I am in LA.

You think that since California is the CrossFit capital of the world, that every box here is intimidating and scary? Not here! I walked in this box and was welcomed with open arms, and not judged from my CrossFit capabilities like other boxes that just want the best and snub the rest.
The coaches are enthusiastic and so much fun, and the community of people that workout here is so encouraging and friendly. Great schedule, great people, lots of options and they also have SolFit classes which is CrossFit lite (no barbell work) but still great workouts, so if you need to give your lifting a break and still want to get your sweat on, you can take that class.
Can’t speak highly enough about the members, the coaches and the people and look forward to my return to LA to drop in again at SolCity. Thanks for a great month!

My husband and I, and our 8 month old, were in town for a month on business and had an amazing time at SolCity. We planned on attending another box but were totally not welcomed when we told them we wanted to bring our son. SolCity, however, welcomed us with open arms. The coaching was excellent with great cuing and fun encouragement. They also take lots of pictures throughout WODs and post them to Facebook. We got some awesome shots! Their schedule was great with lots of classes throughout the day and times to do extra strength and skill work as well. They even have an in house physical therapist, Sandra, and she helped me get some great work done while I was there. She even helped my son work on his crawling and sitting up! Great box. Great community. We were sad to leave.

I started at Solcity with a groupon back in March and 7 months later I’m still there !! First I took their Solfit class which is more of a cardio version of Crossfit with lighter weight (we don’t use barbell) and I moved to Crossfit a few months later.
The fact that my cardio improved and that my muscle tone got better made the switch easier. Now, I often take back to back classes Crossfit then Solfit !!
The coaches are very supportive (but not yelling at you) they take the time to show you the movements and tell you how to scale if you’re a beginner.
You never train alone, there are always other athletes who will sweat with you, push you, congratulate you on your victories even the small ones !!
I love that place, it’s more than a Crossfit Gym to me :-)

I visited Sol City Crossfit while in LA for a long weekend. My husband and I were very welcomed by the coaches and other people in the class. The facilities are excellent, the people are fantastic and the WOD was great! We will definitely be back the next time our travels take us to LA! Thanks again Sol City!

I love this place! There are gazillions of crossfit boxes down the street from my place but i choose to go all the way to Hollywood for this is my happy place.
I love the staff, everyone is very nice and very approachable. They will answer all the questions you have. Coaches are great and very knowledgeable and will definitely kick your ass. Ive never been this strong and ive seen big changes in my body since i first came in 2 months ago. I can keep going on and on about how awesome this place is.
Cannot wait until i come back next week and sign for a year membership. I miss everybody!
Definitely come check this place out and get your ass kicked!

I came across SolCity back in September through an online coupon. I started taking the SolFit classes as cross-​training for long-​distance running. The SolFit classes are a great introduction to some Cross-​Fit fundamentals, especially if you’re scared or intimidated by the thought of jumping into Cross-​Fit for the first time.
I fell in love with the SolFit classes immediately. I’ve been running for nearly ten years now and I’ve never felt this strong with my running. My endurance has sky-​rocketed and for the first time in years, I’ve been able to run a marathon without injury.
The classes are always different. I’ve never been to a class that was exactly like another class I have taken, and I love that. All of the trainers are excellent. They’re motivating, without being pushy. They’re helpful and adjust your form any chance they get. And all of the staff is extremely accommodating and pleasant.
I’ve always been a pretty thin person; never had upper body strength. It’s been fun seeing myself get stronger and more confident with time. SolCity has brought my fitness to a whole new level. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking to get in shape, and have fun doing it.

Ive Tried 4 Different Crossfit Gyms In The LA Area, I Wasn’t Big On Working Out & I Didn’t Really Have Much Motivation. After Trying Crossfit SolCity I Felt Interested. The Gym Itself Is Nice, Not The Cleanest Facility & The Front Desk Personnel Tend To Gossip About Members. When Talking To Management It’s Overly Combative & «Not That Serious» There Are Never Any Towels Available!
Ive Been A Member For 14 Months Now & Was Asked Not To Come Back Due To Being 10 Minutes Late Sometimes/​Being Too Friendly & Complaints But Not Specific Complaints! The Trainers Are Nice & Knowledgeable, Everyone Is Pretty Cool!
The Parking Is Free, You Get A 3 Day Pass For Free With No Pressure To Sign Up…

BEST PLACE FOR CROSSFIT!
I had taken a couple CF classes before going to SolCity, but here I found quality that shines above any typical cross-​fit/​train/​whatever gym in town.
Despite the Hollywood/​Highland location it’s actually extremely easy to get to and parking is FREE in the adjacent garage! So don’t be turned off by the Highland address.
My first class was with Andrew (one of the owners) and he was absolutely amazing. He is not only very knowledgeable, but a really good teacher as well. I have a multitude of sports and dance injuries so the instruction and execution of each exercise is well balanced… Which thoroughly helps my broken body! Not once have I ever felt intimidated or overwhelmed, yet I have always felt challenged!
I have taken several classes and every single teacher/​staff member is extremely knowledgeable and passionate… Which makes me feel a bit safer as a newcomer. The encouraging and inclusive environment results in a quality business.
If I could give 10 stars I would. I have had countless amounts of gym memberships, trainers, class cards, but nothing compares to SolCity! Best CF spot in town! :)

I’m a crossfit newbie!!! i only hear about how intense crossfit is and my friends that done it told to ‘try not to pass out’…
Def the hardest workout i’ve ever done!!!
Jeff and Andrew are the partners and also teach a majority of the classes. Actually all the coaches are amazing (Nate, Jeff, Andrew, Mary, Autumn (staff)) are very nice, they walk you through each exercise, they encourage you to push ur limits, they try to fix your form (mary, i know i’ll straighten my back out for the cleans and jerks), they motivate you, and they make u feel accomplished after each session…
SolCity has two sections…
SolFit and CrossFit
Solfit — this is basically similar to P90X and Insanity workouts but adding minor weights (kettle bells, box jumps, medicine balls)…I used to do Insanity workouts at home and a Solfit session is like a 1.5X harder than a MaxVideo from Shuan T.
If your new, this is where you should start… coach Jeff says its helps builds a strong foundation for some of the more complicated routines… Solfit is by no means easier than a crossfit class… even though your not doing power cleans w/​a barbell in solfit, u’ll still feel the same level of soreness the day after!!! Solfit classes still attack multiple body muscles and focuses on HIIT cardio (i think???) haha i’m not a fitness expert…
Crossfit — has fewer routines and exercises than Solfit but each exercise exerts more energy. there are lots of routines that utilize barbell weight and pull ups. I havent gone to enough classes to explain much of the routines but i think the main difference is that in Crossfit you use more weights to do less repetitions compared to Solfit. for example one routine is that you do 10 power cleans and go do 1 pullup, then 9 power cleans and 2 pull ups, all way until u reach the 1 clean and 10 pullups…
I think i hit a wall from my normal gym and insanity workouts so i wanted something new to push my boundaries… SolCity will def help me reach my next fitness goal!!!

CFSC was my introduction to CF and it has been nothing but amazing. Both Andrew and Jeff are highly knowledgeable in not only lifting and CF technique, but also mobility, helping me to get into better (and safer) positions for any «exercise» we do.
The facility is brand new with full showers (in case you need to freshen up before heading back to work). The front desk staff is super nice and you will even catch them working out with you =)
While I do find myself trying to keep up with the rest of the group during workouts, everyone is crazy friendly and you will be cheering on everyone else in no time.
There is parking just around the corner, so you don’t have to deal with cray cray Hollywood traffic. Love this box and I promise you, try it once, and just as everyone else has been, YOU WILL GET SUCKED IN TO THE FAMILY =)

First off, they give you a free class to check it out so you already have nothing to lose!
Now, onto the review. I’ve been doing Crossfit on my own for about a year and a half. I finally decided to join a box and tried a bunch in the area. Crossfit SolCity was my favorite by far. Jeff and Andrew are super awesome guys who love what they do and really convey their passion in how they run the gym. They made me feel welcome from my first visit, took time to share their philosophy (which is a holistic approach with a strong emphasis on mobility, something that we can all use more of) and have pushed me to get better, faster and stronger. On top of that, the rest of the people that I’ve met at CFSC have been a really cool and supportive bunch. It’s definitely competitive during WODs but it feels more like a team environment instead of an every man for himself free for all. Working out here is definitely a highlight of my day.