StrengthRx CrossFit

When I first went to my intro class, I knew that Ethan was very knowledgeable and it was the best decision that I signed up that evening. Now, after completing my fundamentals classes, I can’t wait to start my crossfit trainings. I was really surprised how you guys put outmost importance to safety and teaching how to correctly do each exercises during my fundamentals classes and it made me feel safe. Justin, Ethan, Michael and Melanie are all amazing and knowledgeable. StrengthRX has the best environment with amazing people. They give you continuous support and encouragement to accomplish your fitness goals. Everyone is so sincere and caring that you feel like coming more and do your best for your goals. I am very grateful that I found such a positive and supportive environment. Looking forward to reaching my best shape and spending more time here.

This place is awsome!!! Eveyone is nice and friendly on top that you get a nice RX workout.

All that really needs to be said about this crossfit is BEST STAFF EVER. So talented, so kind, so loving, so accommodating, so motivating. No exceptions. Whether you can’t lift 2lbs or you can do 300 muscle ups… You are treated the same. Whether you’re an absolute weirdo or a social butterfly. Don’t matta! They love you! Come burn off some stress and fat.

Awesome gym! Top of the line coaches.
Prices are affordable, tons of class
Times, classes aren’t over crowded. Highly recommended.

Mike is an amazing trainer! He keeps everyone laughing but also very focused. He is extremely passionate about his career and wants you to be, too! Five stars! I will be back. Also, they carry some of the best natural protein shakes and energy drinks that are always hard to find.
Juliette

By far the best gym I’ve ever joined! Many different times to accommodate a wide range of schedules. There’s also a nice choice of different classes to take — regular crossfit, strength training, yoga, bootcamp style and gymnastic-​esque. Ethan, Mike and Justin are great motivators, know their shit and are just down right pretty cool. There’s monthly outings, a newsletter and it just feels more like a family and not a douche-​y gym like other places. And it won’t break your pocketbook either.

I absolutely love StrengthRx:) seriously the best workout experience ive had ever.
ive had tremendous results already and its only been 4 weeks.
i also really appreciate how the coaches are very mindful of your form and making sure you are doing things properly so that you dont injure yourself.

I absolutely love it here! I am so excited to invest in myself I love my results!!! I’m so happy and excited Ethan Mike and Justin are incredible very knowledgeable and they definitely help you get to where you need to be and the classes omg they do push you but it’s exactly what I need I just love and there isn’t a better place to be

I’ve been a workout aficionado since my teens (Total Body Sculpt With Gilad, Denise Austin, Gaiam. Anyone!?). At this point I’ve done everything even personal training. Then, I hit a plateau (a mix of workout boredom and caribbean holiday food). Enter StrengthRx CrossFit.
I first went because it was affordable and stayed because it was the challenge I needed to get back in shape and the fact that everyone is so cool. I checked other boxes and felt so weird can’t even describe it. STRX is not like that at all. I was pushed to my «limits» (which I thought I knew) and actually got stronger and better. I really felt there was a place for me and for the really strong ones and for the ones half way through. CrossFit is tough business but I really felt here like I could say this is where I am at, my goals are this and that, let’s do it.
The best part is that they offer classes like my favorite BurnRX that if you mix with the traditional crossfit there is no way for a plateau or to get bored or to ever be unchallenged. If you need more you will find also a few paleo people that will for sure get you motivated. It took me a while to get into paleo, so much hype made me skittish, but OMG when I tried it. It goes great with crossfit because you need all the protein to sustain the amazing muscles you start building.
I have dealt a bit with injuries and was worried about it. But I liked that at STRX, they were adamant and constant about the right posture, way to do the exercises and stretching before and after. Serious props for that.
They strive in creating a workout community where people can really get to know each other and have fun while improving their bodies. Don’t get it wrong tho, everyone here is serious, knowledgeable and committed to working out and being healthy and strong.
There is a parking lot during peak hours!!!
I recommend it!!!

Great coaches, Ethan is awesome and very professional

I almost don’t want to write a review, because I love this place so much that I want it all to myself. The coaches are fun, friendly, and attentive. The overall atmosphere is super welcoming and supportive whether you’re coming in super fit or you’ve been out of shape for years. I started out with a Groupon and ended up staying. It’s one of the more affordable boxes around and worth every dime.

Really can’t speak more highly of Strength Rx.
I came into crossfit very hesitant to buy in to the whole thing. I was wary of the class format, of not getting enough attention, of not enough emphasis put on form or safety.
Literally one class with Ethan showed me that I had no reason for my doubts, and the rest of the instructors kept up the high standard as I kept attending classes. The entire team is completely committed to health and fitness ABOVE crossfit, this just happens to be their specific form of application.
All the instructors are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I quickly viewed them as my friends and peers in the pursuit of health and fitness. If you are wanting to start your crossfit experience, you should look no further than Strength Rx. You could not ask for a better community of fun and interesting people dedicated to the pursuit of health.

One day I decided that I wanted to try CrossFit so I could stop being such a weakling and more of a badass — but mostly because the typical gym wasn’t doing anything for me, except for getting starred at by some creepy dudes. So, I looked on Groupon (because really, who doesn’t like a good deal?), found StrengthRx, and never looked back.
Justin, Ethan, and Mike are amazing motivators! I LOVE that they are more concerned about the safety of their athletes than the amount of weight on the bar. However, they also knew my (and all of the other member’s) abilities and would ALWAYS call me out on not having enough weight on the bar to push me to my full potential. Thanks for that, guys.
Their programming is fantastic! I left knowing that I worked hard and had a well-​rounded workout. Aside from having excellent programming, they could talk to you for hours — sometimes for days, ha! — about nutrition and mobility. Any questions I had about anything from supplements to aches and pains were always confidently addressed. They always talked about nutrition, but I never really listened, because it didn’t matter what diet I was on previous to CrossFit, I never saw a change. Then we did a Paleo challenge for 6 weeks — the results were insane.
I always feel supported by the coaches and the other members. I also got talked into a lot of things by everyone (competitions, tough mudders, etc.), but it’s all in good fun. This is seriously such an amazing group and I consider them my family. I promise you, you will not find a better group or a better box!

I did a drop-​in during my LA visit with my cousin who lives down the road. It’s a small box in the city, but no worries you’ll still get a great workout.
Thanks to Justin, Michael and the regular members who made me feel welcome the three days I dropped in. I felt treated no less than a full-​time member. Great trainers and members.
No problem here recommending for anyone else visiting the area and looking for a drop-​in box.

After two months at Strength RX Crossfit, I am certain of a few things:
If I got into a fight with an adult bear, I would win.
Owners Justin and Ethan as well as Michael have created an atmosphere that is kind and encouraging while still being competitive and challenging.
Every Crossfit exercise can be modified which makes it suitable for all fitness levels. Don’t be intimidated. All you have to do is put on your shorts and show up.
I can now «clean and jerk» my Labrador retriever (get your mind out of the gutter, it’s a Crossfit exercise).
The trainers at StrengthRX are sticklers about form. They are constantly checking in to make sure you are performing correctly. They will encourage you to challenge yourself with incremental weight increases, but will insist on lower weight if you are compromising form in any way.
StrengthRX has a lovely community. They nurture it with monthly group outings, a very cool newsletter (and I hate newsletters), and other fun events. There is camaraderie among the members and a real supportive energy in the room. It’s been my observation that everyone, even the super advanced athlete, is supportive and encouraging to those around him or her. Seriously. Not one cocky muscle head. It’s a safe place for you, no matter your fitness level.
The trainers should wear less clothing. Seriously guys, lose a layer. Am I right ladies? Where my ladies at? Where my ladies… (crickets)
Having managed a small gym in the past, I’m a stickler about a few things. 1) I like knowledgeable trainers who are more than just image. These guys know their stuff. And by «their stuff» I mean everything from anatomy to nutrition. Cumulatively they are a wealth of knowledge. 2) Investment in their members. These guys know their members by name and genuinely get excited about goals set and goals reached. 3) Quality over Quantity. Class size is usually about twelve, which makes for more individual attention. Its definitely Crossfit, but it also has a personal training vibe, which makes the monthly rate feel like even more of a deal.
I drove by this place a bunch of times before I finally walked in. I’m so glad I did.
Gotta go. My iPhone is ringing and it is a blocked number. Probably American Ninja Warrior asking me to try out…

My experience has been super awesome. If you want to go to gym where coaches care about how you life or eat, come here. If you want power, money hungry where coaches are barely qualified and more focused on selling their own branded stuff go elsewhere. Quiet honest, I would rather keep this crossfit box nice and cozy with quality people. I’ve checked out several (10 boxes) so far in Los Angeles this gym is one of the top ones. The community is pretty tight and super helpful. They properly instruct you on how to stretch and will NOT allow you to improperly hold barbells or kettle bells without proven demonstration that you are able to hold and sustain the weight without injury and with good form.
Now let me comment on the coaches, Ethan, Mike and Justin are super helpful and knowledgeable about health, nutrition, and muscle movements. Ethan and Justin are both qualified, certified instructors of Crossfit and massage therapist (sorry I forgot the proper term for this). One time I had a neck pain and Justin immediately identified it with my weak muscle on my upper back. Guess what?! An immediate adjustment or massage on my back improved my neck pain.
The coaches are professional and I wish they have more locations and push out the fake under qualified gyms out of Los Angeles. DONT PAY for 24 HR fitness or GoldGym if you don’t know how to work out. Come here and get properly trained with the right form.
Okay, I know you crossfit haters out there complaining about injury but trust me on this «THIS IS PROBABLY DUE TO IMPROPER FORM». Don’t believe me?! Read the history of Crossfit also the story of Mr. Glassman and how people try to get him in trouble for injuries from crossfit. The result of the study was that people’s health and overall fitness level were significantly improved. So crossfit injury myth — busted.
CROWD WISE — coaches are always willing to let you do your wod and will even monitor you YES EVEN WHEN CLASS IS NOT IN SESSION.
NO I AM NOT GETTING PAID TO SAY THIS. I’d rather have this gym not crowded at all but the gym needs to thrive.
DO YOU KNOW WHY ONLY 29 REVIEWS? Because the students are busy doing their WODs instead of being keyboard warrior (except for me). They are busy competing or working on their next goals for their health. That’s because the coaches instill a proper attitude towards overall health. Now back to my wod — since I’m late, I need to do 25 blurpees.

Awesome crossfit gym. I would never in a million years have thought I would LOVE crossfit. I walked in there not knowing a single thing about lifting, but I surprise myself everyday on the improvement of my work outs, thanks to the amazing coaches! Convenient hours (even for my busy schedule) great rates and location. Everyone is super positive, just great vibes all around. If you’re looking for an awesome crossfit gym, I would highly suggest choosing this one :)

Ive been to many many gyms.
I wasn’t please with my experience .
A very negative place; definitely don’t need that in a gym

After working out at a regular gym for about 2 years, about 6 months with a private personal trainer, I had seen moderate results. But when I moved to LA I started slacking and before I knew it I had put on weight and lost muscle. I just couldn’t find the energy or willingness to sign up for a new gym and go back to working out alone with my headphones on.
I came across a few Crossfit coupons on GroupOn and began looking up reviews. Stumbling upon StrengthRx I was attracted to the fact that it is not some huge corporate gym, it’s close to my home, and most of the reviews were fairly positive. After my first 2 classes I knew I liked it, the coaches were awesome and clearly knowledgeable. I always felt like I was getting the attention I needed and never felt like I was at risk of getting injured (which is what many people cite as a downfall of crossfit).
After my one month GroupOn rate expired I had to make a choice: go back to regular gym life or continue on this CrossFit journey. In my one month at StrengthRx I had already begun seeing results, made new friends, and got a taste of what a true «healthy/​fit» lifestyle was all about. I initially thought the price was high but when I compared it to other crossfit gyms I realized they had the lowest prices around!
I signed up for 4 months and since then have seen even more results (lost over 2% body fat and gained 3 pounds of muscle mass). Not only that, but the sense of community at this gym is amazing! I’ve gained at least 5 REAL friends that all share my lifestyle habits and goals. They even have outdoor/​park days where the whole gym gets together and does fun activities outdoors once a month. It’s truly been amazing and I’m thankful that I found this gym with these awesome people.
I’ve since renewed my membership again for another year with no remorse. If you’re on the fence just try it out, they always have some kind of intro rate going and I believe the first class is always free! Find me when you join!

If I can do it, ANYONE CAN!
When I walked into my first class, I saw a bunch of guys and ladies beasting it through their workouts. And then there was another super buff girl on the sidelines throwing a barbell full of weights into the air (later I learned she was practicing power cleans and snatches). It was very intimidating. I wanted to crawl under a rock and hide. BUT I stayed and YAYYY!
You are required to do 3 Fundamental classes, where the coaches teach you form and safety precautions for olympic weight lifting and other crossfit workouts. After these fundamental classes, you can then join the Mixed Level classes.
At first I couldn’t even lift the barbell (a whopping 35 lbs) above my head. 2 months later, I’ve added 10 lbs to my barbell. Well, I’m still only able to lift ½ or sometimes less than ½ the weight other ladies in the class lift, BUT it does not matter. The StrengthRx family is very supportive, I can go at my own pace — I’m really only competing against myself, and the coaches are extremely attentive and encouraging.
Workouts change every day — sometimes I want to kill myself, especially when we end up doing what feels like a thousand burpees. Today, we did some one rep max barbell workouts then went for a 2 mi run — I ran a mi for the first time in 5 years without stopping lol. New record! I have even overcome my fear of muscle-​ups and hopefully soon, I will be able to do those damn handstands without kneeing my face.
This place is amazing — working out is no longer an obligation to stay fit. I look forward to crossfit every morning and it is a great and positive start to my day. The coaches truly care about you and your progress.
Give this place a try. You will not be disappointed.