CrossFit Reflex

I’ve tried almost all of the crossfit studios available on Classpass on the Westside. This is my favorite.
I love it for the following reasons:
–It’s a great combination of weight exercises and cardio.
–The regulars are super nice and helpful. I get a lot of form corrections.
–I feel and see a real difference in my body. Strength training makes me sore in places spin and Lagree pilates don’t. I’m not used to it and it feels incredible. I’m one of those vain people who check themselves out in the mirror after every shower and I definitely notice more muscle definition in my lats, deltoids, shoulders, and back. I used to never be able to do a pull up but now I’m 90% of the way there!
–They know your name. I hardly come because I don’t prioritize strength training as much as I should and Classpass only allows you 3 visits per studio per month. The instructors here really take the trouble to remember your name and it’s hard to describe the feeling of being warmly greeted by people you didn’t expect would remember you. I don’t know what it feels like to belong to a gym/​studio community because I jump around studios so much, and this is the closest I’ve come to that feeling. If I had to give up Classpass, I would probably join CrossFit Reflex.
I recommend CrossFit Reflex to all my Classpasser friends and to my coworkers who are looking for crossfit gyms to join. THANKS for being awesome guys :)

Very tightly knit, friendly community. Lule and Monica are great coaches, and keep you honest and motivated throughout your workout

This place treats you like family. I drop in from time to time when I’m in the area. I can go 4 months without visiting, and the owner, Monica, and one of the coaches, Nick, welcome me in like one of their own. Very hospitable.
Facilities: from barbells to Dumbbells, jump ropes to box jumps, Reflex is well equipped.
Coaching: spot on. I come from a training facility that emphasizes the quality of the lift, vs. the quantity of the reps. So I always look for that when I drop into boxes around the country. Reflex focuses on health and longevity (quality v. Quantity). It is by far one of the best coached gyms.
Atmosphere: fun and competitive.
I look forward to my next time back. You should visit too!

If you are looking for a box that is a cut above the rest, this is the place!!! CROSSFIT REFLEX is a welcoming, energized, professional community that allows you to come in and transform yourself. In less then 3 months I lost 20 lbs and felt stronger then I have ever before! Monica and Luke (the owners) have an AMAZING workout schedule that kicks your ass but glad you did it! There are times where I would say in my head «I can’t do that workout» but the coaches push you to a limit you didn’t know existed! Nick was a coach I got to know well in the mornings and with a heavy heart I can tell you that Nick is a outstanding coach! He tells you how it is and how you can become better! I truly see the passion Nick has when he instructs a class! In the long run just know if your looking for a generic Crossfit, with some whack WODs, coaches who sound like your 3^rd grade teacher and one direction type Zumba music… don’t come to Reflex :) p. s. These guys helped me with my 1^st competition and placed!

My wife and I started Crossfit 6 months ago at this gym and haven’t looked back. It was intimidating to be surrounded by some truly stellar athletes, but I quickly realized that this was a place full of good people at different levels of training, and that all are welcome. I have loved the coaching here, starting with Luke who instructed the beginner’s on-​ramp class. He is a great teacher, and very clearly describes and demonstrates olympic lifts for us; he is a stickler for good form and is dedicated to each athlete’s safety. Monica and Nick have been my main coaches – both are amazing. They both know how to safely push you to your limits; this is important to me, as I am a primary care physician who frequently diagnoses and treats sports injuries. Prior to starting Crossfit, I heard horror stories about how everyone gets hurt. I can see how this might be the case without appropriate supervision and good teaching – this is not the case at Reflex. The moment my form breaks down, Nick or Monica makes me decrease my weight or intensity. Monica will yell at me (in a somewhat friendly way, that I think I’ve come to like… is this masochistic?) if my form breaks down – I get that she’s just dedicated to keeping me safe. Btw, she also yells at me when I’m doing a great job, so I believe this is her communication style. She also likes to sing and thinks she’s an R&B artist. Finally, she is an incredible athlete, and I love learning from her. Nick is an amazing coach. He is persistently encouraging, motivating, a true gentleman (my wife thinks so too), and a great athlete. He is also dedicated to my safety, and has frequently encouraged me to slow down to avoid injury. I’m incredibly impressed by his ability to remember everyone’s name; may not mean much, but when you’re new at a gym, it’s nice when someone remembers you and calls you by name. Also, he has an incredible, and frankly inspiring snatch (this is an olympic lift). Go to Crossfit Reflex! You’ll learn so much, get in the best shape of your life, and have fun while doing it!

I was a runner with a knee injury and decided to try CrossFit to gain some strength while my knee healed. I was intimidated by the culture and wasn’t sure it was for me but I decided to give it a try.
The second I stepped into Reflex I was hooked. Everyone of all levels were warm and welcoming and I felt like a part of the community right away.
The coaches, Monica, Luke and Nick make sure you perform to your potential without compromising your form. The workouts are tough but manageable as you can scale down accordingly.
I’ve never been this fit and I’ve only been with Reflex for six months. Can’t wait to see what I’ll be able to do in another six months!

AMAZING. I absolutely love this crossfit and these are the reasons why.
1. THE COACHES: Nick, Monica and Luke are the coaches. and every day, every class, morning or night, they are excited to see you, peppy, and eager to get the class started. They keep a balance between fun and serious. This helps because while being able to smile and joke, they know when someone is in danger, or lifting wrong, and they are able to correct it.
Thats another reason i love this crossfit. each of the coaches ability to demonstrate their extensive knowledge about the crossfit movements and educate each athlete through coaching them to attain the correct form is done daily.
2.PROGRAMMING: There are two portions to the workout. A strength part and then the wod. the strength part allows you to focus on a single movement, find new PR’s and get better at whatever movement that is the strength portioning that day. The wod’s are great! I am usually on the floor huffing and puffing at the end.
I have seen improvement with every single lift!
I had moved to Los Angeles and joined Crossfit Reflex after coming from an injury that prevented me from doing any physical exercise for seven months. The coaches were able to modify the workout to cater toward my recovering injury, and i was still feeling like i was pushing myself. These coaches are patient and kind!!!
3. COMMUNITY: The first day I felt very welcomed. I was introduced to everyone in the class and the coaches spent time getting to know me. Not only were the coaches nice but so were the people. They are all super friendly and down to earth. And they are good for competition!!! They pushed me to go harder, and helped me push myself.
I would definitely recommend this crossfit over any other crossfit I have attended and that is around the Los Angeles area.

I spent a LOT of time finding a new CrossFit gym (box) when I relocated from NYC to LA. I visited 14 boxes for one week each. I wanted to make sure I was making the right decision. For me, coaching was the number one concern. Coaches will make or break a box. Luke and Nick were my coaches that week and they were some of the best I experienced. They fully explained the movements for the day and then paid careful attention to all of the athletes during workouts. They made sure to correct bad form and tell you what changes you could make to improve your lifts.
Workouts here are tough. They will definitely push you. That said, the coaches always tell athletes to scale the workouts according to your abilities. I end up on the floor at the end of every class and that’s a good thing. I feel like there’s nothing left in the tank after a workout here.
The athletes here are a good mix of ages and abilities and everyone has a good attitude and is supportive of one another.
All in all, you’ll have a great experience at CrossFit Reflex. I found a lot of solid boxes here in LA but Reflex stands out as one of the best.

Impressive box with excellent coaching. They were friendly, welcoming and very encouraging. Highly recommend!

First a little background about me which will help frame my review. I am a 45 year old guy who played college lacrosse and stayed very active running, playing basketball, etc until my first of two kids were born 9 years ago. Over the last 5 or so years, I have struggled to find something that would keep me in shape, fit in my busy schedule, and inspire me to keep at it. On a recommendation of a friend who has always kept very fit, I decided to try Crossfit. He had been doing it for 2 years and was in great shape.
I actually started at a different box in November of 2014 but it lacked any real «on-​ramp» to teach me the skills I needed to do Crossfit. It was basically just go to the classes that aren’t busy and learn what you can. I could see that I really liked Crossfit but decided I needed to find a place that had a good «on-​ramp» in particular. Enter Crossfit Reflex in April of 2015.
I could not be happier with my first 3 months at Reflex. Here are the reasons why…
1. Great On-​Ramp — Luke did four 1-​on-​1 classes with me at 5:30 AM (I requested this time) to teach me the basics of Crossfit focusing particularly on the Olympic lifts which were definitely the most intimidating aspect of Crossfit to me. I strongly believe the on-​ramp is the first key to being able to do Crossfit and minimize the chance of injury. Like any sport, an injury can happen especially if the technique is wrong so this on-​ramp is the first key. I still remember most of the technique and cues he taught me. And if there is something I am forgetting… see point #2 next.
2. Great Coaches — I have been coached by all three — Luke, Monica and Nik. They are ALL outstanding. The are professional, supportive, knowledgeable, technique focused, friendly and fun. As a 45 year old guy, I am not the most flexible person at the box so their focus on technique and modifying the WOD for me has been very helpful as I learn and gain flexibility.
3. Challenging and Fun Workouts — One of the things I like best about Crossfit is being able to walk in and have the days workout planned for me. The workouts are always fun and challenging. They also do a great job of scaling and modifying workouts until you are ready for the unscaled and unmodified version. Within the first month I finally felt strong again like I did 15 years ago.
4. Nice Gym — The facility is well kept. Monica and Luke seem to always been investing back in the gym with new equipment and they keep it clean by Crossfit standards. Crossfit gyms are more spartan than other gyms by design so if you are looking for eucalyptus towels like Equinox, Crossfit might not be for you.
5. Nice People — There is a wide spectrum of people at the box as well — young, not so young, male, female, strong, weak, newbies and veterans. I have found everyone to be friendly, polite and supportive.
I would strongly recommend Reflex to new and seasoned Crossfit athletes.

First time giving Crossfit a try and Luke, Monica, and Nick convinced me that there’s nothing better then Crossfit! Loved every second of it! They did a great job walking me through the movements. The coaches took the time to make sure I was doing the exercises correctly. Although I had some weight lifting experience, they knew how to coach me through the movements in a way that made it so easy to grasp. I would recommend Crossfit Reflex to anyone. Monica is a great motivator! She’ll give you that extra push you need to get you through the WOD! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly here at Crossfit Reflex. So what are you waiting for?! Stop looking and come check them out! Guaranteed you won’t regret it!!! :)

For over four years now, both my fiancé and all of our friends have been convincing me to try CrossFit. I always said no (simply out of fear of the unknown), but I recently gave in. However, it took a really special place, to get me to finally say yes!
CrossFit Reflex provides a welcoming, comfortable and open arms atmosphere. The community that Monica and Luke have built is amazing! Every day is different and I’m constantly challenged (in the best ways possible). No matter what, there is always someone there to cheer me on, give me a pat on the back or do the workout right along with me.
The coaches are the best, and truly go above and beyond! The passion they have for CrossFit truly translates into the way that they teach. Whether you’re working with Luke, Monica or Nick, they always know how to work with you. They have a great sense of each athlete, and the athletes ability. They know what advice to give, what support you need and what cues work best for you. They do a really good job of making you feel well educated, supported, strong, challenged, empowered and safe. From the programming, to the enthusiasm that they bring (in and outside the box) and there willingness to do everything they can to help you, is awesome.
It has only been a few months but I can’t say better things or recommend this place enough. I’am so appreciative of CrossFit Reflex, and what they have provided me. From the friendships that I have gained, to the community I was introduced to and my overall body and life changes; this place has done so much for my life.
Me and burpees and pull-​ups may never get along, but I’m getting better because of Reflex. And at least I know that I’m doing them with my friends, my motivators and at my home away from home. This is the place to be. The door is always open :)

Still one of the best places with the best people:
Monica and Nik, who coach the majority of the classes now, bring great intensity and enthusiasm to the WODs. They have a great sense of each athlete’s skill level and goals and tailor their advice and cues accordingly. Both are keen on making your movement functional, reproducible, and safe.
The community has grown and matured. With so many new faces, there are people constantly at all levels of training, from near-​Games athletes to those learning the basics for the first time. It’s so rewarding to watch everyone improve and to do so in a collegial environment that fosters safe and productive fitness.
Wouldn’t change a thing about it.

I had been wanting to try Crossfit for about a year and I finally tried CrossFit Reflex. I started here about two months ago and I can’t believe how far I’ve come in such little time. I knew that I would love it but never really wanted to spend the money. The prices here are great and I’m now a member. The staff here is great too! I love all of the coaches and the owners are incredible people. Everyone is so welcoming which was the main reason I chose to stay at this box.
I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to get into great shape and be apart of an awesome community of people.

I started CrossFit for the first time here six months ago and have had an outstanding experience at CrossFit Reflex. It’s been great learning something new (especially the olympic lifting components) with the motivation and encouragement of a great group of coaches.
Despite brining up the median age in every class I attend, I have a great time, get a great workout and get to hang out with a very friendly and supportive group. I rarely RX the workout, but I have been making constant improvements in my strength and overall fitness thanks to the programming here.
CrossFit Reflex got me started off right with the «On Ramp» class to teach all of the basic of the movements and lifts. My technique continues to improve and I am slowly raising my PRs for every movement.
If I ever have to fight a bear in the wilderness, I think I have a good chance to win thanks to CrossFit Reflex.

I was hesitant to try Crossfit after always hearing negativities about the sport however a friend of mine convinced me to try Crossfit Reflex and I have not looked back.
Monica, Luke and Eric at Crossfit Relex are the most dedicated, friendly and supportive coaches I know. They push you when you need it but are very serious about teaching the movements correctly and always doing it right.
The community at Reflex are also awesome. Such a great family, so happy and supportive of each other. If you are considering Crossfit I would highly recommend you give CFR a go. You wont look back :-)

About a year ago, I made my way down the coast of California to Santa Monica from sunny San Luis Obispo to spend the summer, and after doing Crossfit for over 2 years, the first thing I was looking for was a Crossfit box.
After checking out 3 other Crossfit places in the West LA/​Santa Monica, I ended up at Crossfit Reflex – my favorite gym out of the 4. But why you may ask?
Here are 8 reasons why Crossfit Reflex is the place to be (in no particular order):
1. It’s easy to get to, and there’s plenty of free parking!
2. Monica (trainer/​owner) — Monica is like a mom to everyone. She makes sure I do my homework, encourages me during the workouts, gives me life lessons, constantly reminds me that I’m still not 21, and yells at me when I don’t clean up and leave my stuff at the gym.
But honestly, Monica is one of the best trainers I’ve had. She takes the time to understand everyone’s goals, strengths, and weaknesses and knows how to motivate/​encourage/​help/​push you to make yourself better. She listens to everyone, is HONEST…(very honest) with you and makes every class entertaining and enjoyable to attend.
3. Luke (trainer/​owner) — Luke is similar to a wise, old grandfather who knows how to calmly motivate and get the best out of you. He listens, is very friendly, approachable, and is always willing to help you with any questions you may have. He is a great motivator and understands everyone’s needs.
4. Not only are the workouts hard, but they are fun. It’s something new everyday, and Monica and Luke are really good at changing things up and making sure that the workouts don’t become unexciting and predictable.
5. The friendly and inviting atmosphere. The Reflex «family» is great. No one is a stranger here.
6. The trainers do a great job in making sure that every workout is scalable to every individual’s needs. No matter the skill or strength level, there is something for everyone.
7. It’s addicting – the people here, the workouts, the atmosphere. As a result, I love being at Crossfit Reflex, and it never feels like an obligation or chore to go show up to workout.
8. Monica, Luke, DK, Eric, Moses, Marco, Brie, Eva, Steph, Jennifer, Rashid, Cullen, Sue, Mike, James, Emily, Alvin, Jane, Paul, Nate, Tom, Lizzie, and everyone else that’s part of the Reflex Family!
They are people with all sorts of backgrounds, skills and talents. Whether if you need to find the best places to eat in town, a person to go to if you’re sick, interested in flapper parties, enjoy video games, like to run up and down stairs in your free time, learn about flying airplanes, meet people from different countries, need to know what TV service to get, how to play the piano, etc… everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming.
You will find plenty of trainers, barbells, pull-​up bars, jump ropes, etc. at other Crossfit boxes, but the people at Crossfit Reflex are what make it stand out as a gym. Everyone knows and encourages everyone, and you really feel more like a family member, rather than just a gym member.
Check out Crossfit Reflex, you won’t regret it!

Reflex is amazing. I originally came here because my girlfriend kept raving about it and kept telling me to try cross fit so after a while I tried it, and I am SO glad I did.
Right from the on-​ramp class (introduction to all the lifts and movements), I felt challenged but also that I was comfortable and safe so I wasn’t going to hurt myself. Luke does an incredible job teaching the movements in a way that’s easy to understand.
The thing I like most about crossfit reflex is the community. Everybody is supportive and they genuinely care about other members and it helps everybody improve. The coaches always make an effort to connect with everyone and get to know their strengths and weaknesses.
So as someone who didn’t even know what crossfit was 3 months ago, I can honestly say reflex was the perfect place to start. Luke, Monica, and Eric make you feel right at home while constantly working to push you and help you improve.
I can’t recommend this place enough because I don’t think burpees are fun anywhere, but at reflex it’s about as good as they can get!

I was skeptical to try crossfit but my husband really wanted to do it so I thought I’d give it a try. 6 weeks in and I love it! The yoga and Pilates workouts I thought were hard in the past are nothing compared to this. Every time I go, it’s a solid 45 minutes of challenging moves that goes by quickly because you’re having so much fun! I can eat anything I want and my waist size is decreasing while I’m getting stronger. The coaches are awesome – so nice and encouraging for whatever weight you can do and really take the time to help you learn the moves if you’re a beginner like me! I’d highly recommend this «box» for anyone who’s wanting to get in shape and make some friends along the way!!! Love you Monica & Luke

It’s been a little over a year, and I still stand by my previous review. The coaches have inspired confidence in me to try harder. I still wouldn’t consider myself adept but I receive continued encouragement from the staff and other members.
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I’ve always been interested in crossfit but intimated because it was new to me. So I was tentative about seriously exploring it. A friend recommended I go to one of the free classes they used to hold on Saturdays at Virginia Park and since then I’ve been hooked. The coaching staff is knowledgeable, experienced and always encouraging! Safety is always a priority and proper form is dogma here. The members range from rookies and seasoned practitioners and they always make you feel welcome.

I LOVE CROSSFIT REFLEX! I never would have thought I would be doing CrossFit, but the coaches and members here have made it so easy for me.
Coach Luke is an amazing teacher for the on-​ramp class. Learning form is so key, and they definitely place importance on that! You will feel so much more comfortable about CrossFit after taking the on-​ramp classes.
I was nervous to join CrossFit… it’s intimidating to join a gym (box) full of workout beasts. I live in Marina Del Rey and work in El Segundo, but still chose this box in Santa Monica for a reason. Coach Monica was so personable when I sent my initial email to learn more about the membership options, she immediately made me feel comfortable. I dropped in for the Speed & Endurance class, which seriously kicked my butt. I was struggling a lot, but the coaches AND the members were all so encouraging. I felt completely comfortable here and decided that the drive was worth it to join this box. Even though there are many other boxes much closer to me, this one just seemed the best. and it really is! I couldn’t be happier.
The coaches and the members are all very supportive and help you strive to do your best and reach your goals. I am so happy I became a member, it’s the best decision I have made for my personal fitness goals. I can’t push myself this hard alone at the gym, I definitely needed this community in order to stay motivated.
I highly recommend CrossFit Reflex to anyone looking to start CrossFit for the first time and anyone that’s experienced and just looking for a new box.

Stop Unilocaling for a Crossfit Gym in Santa Monica and go to Crossfit Reflex. Seriously. It is without a doubt the best of the best. I was always a runner and a yogi but craved something that would push my body a little bit harder and give me a routine that I looked forward too– insert Crossfit Reflex. My experience here has been unmatched– it’s safe to say that Monica and Luke are two of the greatest people I’ve ever met and the people and community that make up this gym give me motivation both in and out of the box.
I first tried out a speed and endurance class before signing up for on-​ramp and then signed up for a full membership. I was instantly hooked, coming up on almost a year as part of this family I usually do two back to back classes three times a week and being at the gym with these people is the best part of my day. I have made life long friends and my fitness levels have been challenged in the most rewarding ways!
No matter what you are searching for, whether it’s to lose weight, get into a routine or to simply meet more people in the area come to Crossfit Reflex– it’s the BEST!

I have been to a number of gyms due to relocating and boredom. Always considered myself active. After hitting a wall at the traditional gym, I decided it was time for a new challenge. Reflex has definitely answered the call. So many reasons to love this place…
COACHES
So much knowledge and passion, topped with fun and friendly personalities. I started crossfit 2 years ago with some serious mobility issues, they spent the time to help me improve: showing me stretching techniques, and scaling down the workouts. After a year with them my mobility went from 0 to 100 real quick… real quick, whole squad on that real sh*t. :P
WODs
Workouts are challenging, diverse, scalable, and fun. Everyday is something different, challenging a different part of your body and mind — you’ll never get bored. They also offer a variety of classes: Yoga, OLY, speed and endurance.
VENUE
AMAZING new venue! Biggest in Los Angeles i’ve seen yet. So much space to WOD and throw heavy weight around. They also have a private OLY room with wooden floors for heavy lifting, ufffff!
PARKING
Huge private parking lot behind the box, parking is never and issue. Best part, it’s free! Don’t have to worry about street parking or meters.
EQUIPMENT
They have it all. From rowers, wall balls, med balls, rigs, rings, weights, bars, etc etc i can keep going for ever, but you get the point. Best part is the coaches apply it to all the workouts, everyday you get to play with a new toy.
COMMUNITY
Everyone there is awesome. Just come see for yourself :)

I’ve be coming to CrossFit Reflex for about 5 months now (after being away from CrossFit for almost a year). Started at the other location and at the new location now which is really cool. Its close to my office which is a 5 min drive after work and keeps me on schedule during the week.
Monica, Luke and all the coaches are the best. They really make you feel at home and a part of the community. I tried a few other boxes that were very competitive or too busy to give you the attention you find at Reflex. Everyone has a good attitude, not pretentious and always there to help.
Luke has been encouraging to go bigger on weights that I thought I’d never do, it feels good. The WODs & Speed classes are always different, very challenging every day. I’m starting to see my movements get better (still working on those double-​unders) and stamina building.
The new space is great, there is a nice welcoming vibe when you walk through the door. I definitely recommend coming by if you’re interested in CrossFit and want to experience one of the better boxes around