Testimonials

“I consistently feel healthy and happy when I go to CFLB classes regularly. It’s when I miss a WOD, that’s when I notice how out-of-sync I feel — all the way around.”  - Jeff J.

No one thinks they are better than anyone else here, and it feels like one big family. That includes the coaches too.

The coaches at CFLB are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable. They take their jobs seriously, but not themselves. I appreciate the brand of sportsmanship and competitiveness that CFLB embraces.

When I started On-Ramp, I felt intimidated at first. But I knew I had to step it up and take it to the next level. I'm no longer intimidated, I'm inspired. The coaches here are so energizing. I learn from them everyday. I can lift more, do more, I'm stronger than ever. I'm 48 years old and in the best shape of my life.

I love being in a place that promotes being strong and active, where it's not weird to be strong if you're a girl. I also like that I don't have to make up a workout. It's great to just show up and have the workout there. I love the people and environment here. The coaches are great at knowing what you need to get through a workout and pushing you to do your best. And the members are so encouraging. I think CrossFit draws a certain type of person and those people are awesome!

Before CFLB, I never had any type of workout regimen. Bottom line was I needed to get my ass in shape! And I knew paying $30/month to go to a big-chain gym wouldn't motivate me enough to do it on my own, especially since I had no idea what I was doing. When I came into On-Ramp at CFLB, I didn't know any of the CrossFit movements. Looking back, I see the progress I've made and the results and am amazed. I'm glad that being active is part of my life now. I've seen how large CFLB has grown and I think it's because of the awesome people here. Heck I no longer live in Long Beach, and I still come to CFLB!

The community we have here at CFLB is a huge reason why I continue to come back. So many members of the gym have become more than my friends; they're family. That and the fact that I truly love the workouts. I tell everyone that CrossFit is like my "Fight Club;" I feel like I'm reborn after those ass-kicking workouts. CFLB has taught me that my goals of being an athletic, fit, strong person are attainable. After a year of CrossFit, I now am that person.

There's such a great atmosphere here. The people who work out here and the coaches are very motivating. There's nothing I don't like about being here. This isn't just a fad, it's a lifestyle change. I know that this is it, I'm going to keep at it and just keep getting fitter.

CFLB is nothing like a regular gym. When I went to a regular gym, I couldn't ever stay long. It was so boring. I would search for reasons not to go, and when I did go, I couldn't wait to leave. I never really pushed myself. Now, I actually want to go to CrossFit. I want to see how I can improve my workout from last time, and how I can push myself. It's a great environment. The coaches here are so awesome. They always make sure you are doing your best and doing things right.

I thrive on the camaraderie at CFLB, that extra push everyone gives you. The environment here is great. Since joining I've lost 30 pounds, put on five pounds of muscle, and dropped five pant sizes. I feel really good, stronger and leaner, look younger and healthier. After I had reconstructive surgery on my shoulder, lifting was a strain for me. CFLB coaches did a great job of modifying the lifts to accommodate my injury so I could work on my weaknesses. Now I'm doing the lifts and getting better at them every time.

After sitting around for 10 years and working out at my own pace at my gym, I watched my body start to mature. I felt overweight and out of shape, and figured I'd have to pay a trainer $100 per session to get the results I wanted. Then I found CFLB, and it sounded like a good alternative to personal training. CFLB offers a great price point, plus the variety and competitive atmosphere to keep me motivated and interested. Every small accomplishment keeps me going and makes me try harder. This has been an absolutely great experience.

Thanks for all the support during the Summer Leaning challenge. There is no way I would have stuck to it without all the help!!!! Experiencing the attitudes of yourself and all of the other women at the gym towards strength/muscle and being healthy as opposed to being a size zero has helped me tremendously in changing my own conception of what my ideal body should be. It's amazing how many compliments I've been getting too. I'm constantly asked if I've been working out and what exactly I've been doing because it's working! I can't remember a time in my life that I've had such strong positive feedback from a workout regimen and/or diet. As far as health and body are concerned, Crossfit has completely changed my life and I don't think I could have picked a better gym to have joined. Thanks again for all your help and support (especially in what can be an extremely intimidating environment).

To the awesome coaches at CFLB, thank you so much for everything! Boot camp finished up about a week ago and I'm at my first unit. I was more than prepared for the physical aspect of boot camp thanks to CFLB! Thanks for being an awesome gym family, I'm really going to miss everyone. Take care and I'll let you know how it goes in the Coast Guard!

Wow, what a difference a year makes!  I can't thank Gina, Chad, Mike, Carlos, Alfredo and Melissa enough.  I had no idea when I started how life-changing Crossfit could be. Now in my mid-thirties, I am more fit than I have ever been in my life!  Thanks to you and all the other wonderful coaches! You all go above and beyond to help us out and to keep fitness and nutrition both fun and challenging. You all are always so positive and uplifting. I know there are many days when I show up to work and I don't want to be there, but with you all, you show up to work every day with the same great, positive, and patient attitude.  Because of you all, I look forward to coming to the gym.  Thanks for all that you do.  And I will keep on striving to be stronger, faster, healthier, and to get my name up on the leaderboard for one of the exercises someday!

After my first attempt at the CPAT (California Physical Ability Test) required for firefighter academy, I realized that if I ever wanted to become a firefighter I would have to do something more. I'd had a personal trainer at the globo gym for about 6 months, and not only was it expensive, but it just wasn't getting me to where I needed to be. Without CFLB and the wonderful coaches here, there is no way I would have passed my CPAT. 

This is the best total body workout I have found. For the amount of time I put in per week, the results have been tremendous. I am some of the best shape of my life right now. I'm happier, healthier, more alert. The coaches here are great teachers and very patient, but they push you as well. They also give great recommendations on diet; mine has changed 180 degrees.

After one and a half years of doing CrossFit, I'm more enthusiastic about it than ever. Gina and Chad foster the attitude that this is a CrossFit family. I still leave class feeling such a sense of accomplishment, feeling strong, and I miss it when I'm not here.

My job is very demanding, very physical. If I didn't do CrossFit, I'd be so dead, so exhausted. The endurance part really comes in. I feel like I can do anything now. It's that versatility that comes with being a well-rounded athlete. I used to watch all the best guys in the gym in awe. Now I can compete with them.

I love that you constantly have to set new goals for yourself. My confidence level in all aspects of my life has increased. My ability to take on new challenges outside the gym and accomplish them has also increased.

I love CFLB! I started On-Ramp after a long break in physical activity and was skeptical about my ability to stay committed. Now I feel like my day isn't complete if I don't get a WOD in 4-5 times per week. I continue to PR once or twice a month and that is an amazing feeling. CFLB continues to add equipment, classes and maintain a positive, fun environment here. Honestly, I feel like it's my second home.

Everyone at CFLB is really encouraging. We're all trying to improve ourselves, including the trainers. You don't get this kind of camaraderie and help at the big gyms. I'm definitely a happier person since starting here. My confidence level is higher. I get excited about my next accomplishment.

I love the workouts, but I really enjoy the fellow CrossFitters. No egos, and everyone is there to help each other. I have a ton more energy, and I just feel better about myself. You're the one that has to do the workout, nobody else does it for you. So it's a great sense of satisfaction when you complete one.