Frequently Asked Questions - Getting Started
The free introductory session is required for anyone interested in joining our classes, regardless of how fit you are. Chances are, CrossFit is pretty different than other fitness or sports training programs you've been involved with. This session gives you the chance to see what CrossFit Long Beach is really all about, and make sure it's right for you and your goals. It also lets us determine your fitness level, experience, athletic background and familiarity with the equipment and exercises so we can make sure you get placed in the right class.
Plus, it's free! So what have you got to lose? If you're über-fit, then come on in and blow us away with your physical prowess. Call 562-492-6951 to schedule your free private introductory session now.
Yup. During the session, we'll assess your familiarity and proficiency with CrossFit to match you with the right classes and membership.
Our classes can be pretty intense, definitely challenging, always varied and a lot of fun. Led by our coaches, classes look, sound and feel like high-energy athletic events - lots of cheering, yelling, encouragement and maybe the occasional good-natured trash-talking. Much smaller than your average gym class, our classes bring together folks from all walks of life in a supportive, motivating environment.
And everyone in our classes gets a phenomenal workout - regardless of what kind of shape they're in. That's because, while all the athletes in the class do the same workout of the day (WOD), we scale the workout accordingly. Most of the WODs are timed - creating a friendly competitive atmosphere that pushes our athletes to perform. Some WODs are maximum-effort that focus on strength-building. Either way, you'll leave sweating, sometimes aching, but always feeling great about what you've accomplished and how much you've improved.
Our group classes are open to CFLB members and current members of other CrossFit affiliates who are visiting - so no, you can't jump into just any class to see if it's your cup of tea.
But we do offer free, one-on-one introductory sessions with one of our certified CrossFit coaches. This private session will give you a great overview of what CrossFit is all about, and what a typical CrossFit group class performs. You'll also get in an awesome workout. Call 562-492-6951 to schedule your free private training session.
The beginner classes are open to all CFLB members, but are particularly appropriate for people who have little or zero experience with CrossFit, who haven't exercised regularly or at all in a while, who are recovering from injuries and other issues, and/or who prefer to do a scaled-down version of the workouts.
As CFLB has grown, our On-Ramp introductory courses were continuing to sell out quickly. This was forcing us to put people who were anxious to get started on waiting lists. No good. So, to make sure anyone who's serious about giving CrossFit a go has the opportunity to do so, we made the decision to replace all On-Ramp courses with beginner classes.
That's good new for our members, especially those who feel more comfortable in class settings where everyone is doing the workout scaled to the beginner level. It's also good news for anyone who wants to join CFLB and hit the ground running (or rowing or climbing or jumping), without having to complete a four-week introductory course.
Interested in getting started at CFLB? Just give us a call at 562-492-6951 to schedule a free private introductory session so we can help you find the right class for you.
