CrossFit Spring Valley

Best place to work!!! For my first time at a crossfit gym this is The best. I’ve done other sport and gone to the gym, but never done anything like this, after working out here I feel much better, even thought I come out sore it enjoy it. It’s a family environment not like other gyms that you feel lonely and intimidated, plus other members also help and cheer you to help you push over yourself over your limit. Coach, Paul, it’s also really awesome, he trains both mentally and physically.

Kraken fitness is an awesome place to reach all your fitness goals. Paul Anderson is very knowledgeable and no matter if you’re a beginner or advanced you will reach all your goals. Everyone here are great and supportive. Paul and his wife Holly are like family and together they built a beautiful place to workout.

I have been a Crossfit Spring Valley member for 10 months now and it has been one of the BEST decisions I have made! I am glad that Paul and David have helped me transition into the crossfit life! Prior to joining I would walk 5K’s once a year in honor of my cancer survivor aunt. Just this past March I not only ran/​jogged the 5K but I completed my first Crossfit competition and I could never have done it without the support of my coaches and my crossfit family!!!

I started my membership 3 weeks ago and I love it. My job offers a free crossfit membership elsewhere and I still choose to come here and pay… that should tell u how great they are! Come and check them out

Really good first time experience, my aunt introduced me to this place.
I’m kinda a lazy person, so when I was told that my workout was done after 10 mins. I thought I was dreaming, didn’t feel sore** right after but it’s Sunday now, and it hurts (so good) to move my arms.
The team is really great too! And the view is AMAZING!
Excited to start my membership.

I’ve been going to Kraken /​CrossFit Spring Valley for about 4 months and I absolutely love it. I’ve moved around a lot and have been a short term member of 5 different boxes, this place offers by far the most freedom and best value of any of them. You decide when you start and finish and which workout you want to do — 4 are posted per day plus you can do any workout you’re interested in. The price is right too, you can easily spend twice the money at other boxes and be put into packed cookie cutter classes with 1 coach trying to give tips to 20+ athletes. I’ve gone that route before and wouldn’t recommend it.
I spend most of my day looking forward to getting to Kraken. I have made immense gains over the last 3 months, having lost 10 pounds AND becoming the strongest I’ve ever been. I will be a Kraken member for a very long time!

If I could give Kraken more stars I would. I wanted to update my review since it has been a few months. Kraken is still the best Crossfit experience I have ever had and I am still going strong at Kraken now for almost 10 months. While traveling for work I tried another Crossfit box with tradition crossfit style class times. I felt rushed, it was a large group and I had no instruction from the coaches. You will never have that experience at Kraken. No class times, and one-​on-​one training are perfect for anyone with busy lives. I never feel rushed or pushed to do anything I can’t do and safety and form are always priority over heavy weight and fast times.
You will not find a better Crossfit experience than Kraken. Come by and try it out and meet the Kraken family. If you are still curious, check it out on Facebook.

My husband and I have been going to Kraken for over a year now and we just love it here. Its an outdoor facility that has a great view. You have an awesome coach (Paul) that pushes you all the time. I had to stop for a couple of months due to some medical issues. but when the Dr said I could go back to working out with some restrictions Paul worked with me. I really appreciated that. Its really great that you have 4 different WODs to choice from everyday. We definitely recommend Kraken Fitness!

I am so happy I found Kraken Fitness! This is the perfect place for busy people who can’t necessarily make it to scheduled classes that other «boxes» have. You are free to come whenever you can make it within the published hours. Crossfit can be pretty intimidating at first, but Kraken is the perfect place to go to get started or even if your an elite athlete. The coach, Paul, pushes and encourages you without making you feel discouraged or uncomfortable. The hills up Dictionary Hill are guaranteed to give you a better workout than any other gym. After 6 months, I have reached goals I’ve never thought was possible (i.e doing a pull-​up and squatting over 200lbs). It has become a second family to me and I recommend this place to everyone interested in crossfit. Don’t waste your money on expensive boxes that only offer classes a certain times. Also, don’t waste hours at the gym when you can accomplish so much more in a 20 – 30 mins WOD. I promise if you give Kraken Fitness a chance, you won’t regret it! Plus it’s the cheapest place around!

This place continues to amaze me, I have received messages asking if this place is still open the answer is YES! (: Just wanted to give an update since i know reviews are from a few months ago! Come check it out, you never know what you could be missing!

If you’re looking to get into #crossfit or you’re already involved in crossfit, Kraken is the place to be. The team at Kraken and Paul the owner are great people. Paul is very knowledge, he is there to guide you every step of the way. This outdoor facility provides you with everything you need to get into shape.
I have been going to Kraken almost a year now and I can definitely see and feel a difference in my body. The members of Kraken are very supportive and provide a team environment that keeps you motivated.
I highly recommend this facility if you’re serious about getting healthy!

I love kraken fitness!!! The trainers are great, they motivate you to help you reach your desired fitness goals. I have been a member for almost a year and still going strong. The only way to find out how awesome KRAKEN FITNESS is… you gotta come and try it out.

I love working out at Kraken. Six months ago when I started I was skeptical about an outdoor backyard gym but I must say I am hooked. The beautiful view is a pleasant distraction and the results my wife and I has seen are just short of amazing. The Kraken staff are skilled and friendly. I am a huge supporter! I travel out of my way to work out with them.

I joined Kraken a few months ago and it is one of the best decisions I could’ve made! It is challenging with at least four different workouts to choose from daily and the trainers are there to guide and encourage you every step of the way. It is an outdoor facility with views all the way to the ocean! I love working out outside and this view is incredible!
For people who are just beginning cross fit or have been doing it a long time… this is the place to go! The one on one attention and encouragement is always positive and the workout is made for you to succeed, no matter what level athlete you are.
The hours and flexible schedule is so nice, especially since it is open all day and into the night and there is no set «class time» that you have to follow.
I would encourage you to contact Kraken and see for yourself, you will love it!

My hubby and I love this place! We have been doing crossfit on and off for a few years depending on our financial situation. Normally Crossfit is super expensive so when we found out how much Crossfit Spring Valley costs (Kraken Fitness LLC) we couldn’t pass it up. Its at least half the price!
We love that it is all outside. Why waste San Diego’s beautiful weather on a concrete indoor gym when you can workout outside?!
Trainers are great and whats really great is that they don’t restrict their workout times to just a few hours a day like most Crossfits. You can come any time throughout the day and get a workout in when they are open. Its a family atmosphere and not intimidating at all.
What also makes them unique is that fact that you can do lap swimming in the crystal clean Endless Pool. Also, there are always at least 4 butt-​kicking workouts to choose from. all scalable to your individual needs of course!

My time at Kraken Fitness has been great. The trainers are wonderful and they take time to teach you. It is unlike any other CrossFit box you will ever attend. You workout outside, they have a pool and a spa for all members to use. It is more than just a gym… everyone there is family. The programming is challenging and all the athletes there push each other to become better. It’s a great environment to workout in. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!

I came to Paul four months after giving birth to my first child, and dealing with my poor eating habits and junk food cravings that I had while I was pregnant. I wanted to gain back control of my body and rid myself of my post-​pregnancy insecurities of my 50lb+ weight gain. I read reviews that Crossfit was a very intense program, but I was willing to take the challenge.
During my first month as a Kraken, my vocabulary consisted of «I can’t», «it’s too heavy», and «I’m just going to do one round». I originally planned to just stay for my Groupon month and get back on the treadmill and eliptical at 24hour fitness. WELL! My plan went out the window. I have been training with Paul for the past year, averaging four to five days out of the week, and have lost over 65lbs of FAT, but gained muscle in the areas that I was lacking most (aka ASAIN BOOTY). He has taught me everything from proper form, introduced me to the benefits of the Paleo lifestyle, and is always encouraging me to lift more, run faster, and be better than I was yesterday. I have reached many personal records with his encouragement and guidance; definitely with the bar, but most importantly… my new perspective on a healthier life! Spring Valley Crossfit has definitely become a home away from home, with other motivating and positive individuals. I am so pleased with my results that I have recommended family and friends to join, in which they have and are also experiencing gains that they once thought to be impossible!
I still say things are too heavy, this WOD looked easier on the board… and I’m never running up that hill again — but that’s because I’m an avid complainer
Thanks Paul and Holly, for your hospitality and motivation!

I found this business by buying a Groupon. I’m hesitant to do a review because one of its charms is that it isn’t crowded but I will since it has been a good experience and I like to this I’m a «yelper». I like the intensity of cross-​fit but I don’t like being in groups of 20+ while I do it. Do not expect the typical cross-​fit experience when coming here. It is based out of the trainer’s home in Bonita, so be sure to call or email before showing up. Be sure to read the bio on the owner, he is a retired Navy Seal and has a way of encouraging you without pressuring you.