CrossFit - San Leandro

If you are reading this, it is not too late. Please consider joining Crossfit San Leandro over any other gym locally. The Crossfit Community is a small, supportive and tight knit community. Any where you do crossfit, whether locally in the bay area, out of state, or even internationally, you will always be welcomed to a box (Crossfit Lingo for gym) where you feel like you're at home.


However, not all boxes are built the same. Because crossfit gyms are affiliates, each crossfit owner brings their own flair to the business. That is because unlike a big box gym that requires uniformity in order to scale, you can trust that each box you visit is a reflection of that particular community, the owner, and the people who attend. It is truly beautiful.




I have been all over the bay area; and as my needs changed, I became more aware of what makes a quality Crossfit gym.

A good gym meets these requirements and standards consistently

1. A great crossfit gym is mindful of membership pricing. Crossfit is a bit more expensive than other gyms, but there is a reason for it. You are getting quality programming from experienced trainers, retired pro athletes, nurses, cancer survivors, doctors, nurses, and leaders in fitness. You want to make sure that the services that are being provided for you actually make sense


Crossfit San Leandro provides reasonable pricing, that delivers high quality services.

A good crossfit box, has a holistic approach and plan to meet your needs. A good crossfit gym can meet the needs of everyone, that means the woman who just started to take control of her diet and body after having a baby, while also supporting folks over the age of 45+ while also, supporting programming for competitive athletes while also, holding opportunities for different types and levels of programs (not everyone wants to do crossfit, some may enjoy HitT or bootcamp or running)

Crossfit San Leandro successfully meets this requirement. They have a diverse group of people who are seriously involved in crossfit (come at 5:00) they have adults who are over 45+ are older but are strong who come throughout the day, they have an amazing and active community that is willing to share, connect and one another. I admire how tight knit and how valuable everyone is. You are always learning something new at this box, and it's a pleasure to be surrounded by like minded friends and individuals who help make life a little more enjoyable. Crossfit San Leandro is my happy place.

You can have unlimited memberships that give you access to great programming for crossfit, bootcamp, olympic weightlifting , great events and even massage therapy. It has everything you'd ever want and need in a gym at a reasonable price!

I immediately felt welcomed at this gym. Even though I have been here for a month, and life hasn't slowed down at all, I always look forward to coming to Crossfit San Leandro. I am grateful to the people who show up daily. I have made new friends and have a deep respect for the community.



2. A good crossfit gym has good programming. I have been instantly impressed with the programming here. It is solid and you definitely get a good workout in. The thing for me is, besides Crossfit can be intense, it is important to me that you are learning the technical skills to execute moves appropriately, that you are learning new things and being challenged, and that there's a good amount of variance that allows people to scale (do the work out program but at the level for you). I

Also CSL has reframed my whole life and my belief in what I am capable of and the community and commitment of the members inspires me to show up daily.
3. They have massages here!! I am constantly preaching about active recovery. It is not enough to just work out hard. To experience gains, we also need to rest well. That means using massage therapy, yoga, and hiking as a way to give our muscles a break while still moving. I love that Crossfit San Leandro has a massage program and an amazing massage therapist Karla. She helped remove the knots in my shoulder injury from doing bjj!


If you came this far, and finished reading this review, thank yon for your time. I hope to see you in the gym. You won't regret it.

Writing this review specifically about the newest addition, the massage therapist, Karla. She's AMAZING and has been a fantastic addition to my shoulder rehab and overall well being. I love Karla and couldn't be more happy with her services. Everyone needs to go get a massage from Karla right now!

This Gym runs amazing supportive group classes. Every class I feel at home while working at my personal goals. I have joined other gyms and CrossFit group locations but I have never felt a part of a family like I do with CrossFit- San Leandro. Each instructor is highly attentive wanting you to achieve your best. At this location you will encounter all type of attendees and each are our family. Open arms, full hearts and great workouts is the goal! I love it. #K9JenniferSharpe

I joined CrossFit San Leandro in the summer of 2021, and i cannot express how impressed I am with the experience. My journey with them has not only enhanced my understanding of my physical capabilities during workouts but has also been elevated by recent additions to their facilities. The inclusion of a massage therapist, Karla, was a game changer for me. Without hesitation, I booked an appointment with Karla and was so impressed with the results. She not only demonstrated her exceptional skills but also took the time to attentively listen to my concerns and issues. Walking out of the session, I felt a remarkable improvement. I extend my sincere gratitude to Karla for not only providing an incredible massage but, more importantly, for genuinely considering and addressing all my concerns. I eagerly anticipate numerous upcoming sessions in the near future.

I started CFSL in 2017 and it was one of the best decisions for my well being. Not only have I learned a lot more about fitness but I became a part of a beautiful, supporting community. The coaches work hard to ensure everyone is receiving the proper instructions on forms or the WOD (workout of the day). All classes are socially distanced, limited availability (book in advance), equipment must be wiped down after use so you feel safe and comfortable while getting in the zone. I honestly don't know why I didn't come here sooner but I'm glad Im here now :) time flies when you're having fun.

It's more than just a box.

I've always been skeptical about Crossfit. Like, it just seemed as though it was complete hype. A phase. And the people that did Crossfit were all culty, paleo-loving, judgmental, folks. I wanted nothing to do with that. I'd even tried a couple boxes and it was a hard pass.

Then came Crossfit San Leandro. My whole view changed.

A good friend from team in training kept saying how great CFSL is. How the coaches are amazing. The people that go are encouraging and welcoming. She was right.

Before you can start doing WODs (workout of the day), you have to sign up and complete the basics course. It's offered in the AM and the PM for two week periods (3 classes each week). They break down common terms, movements, and get you prepared for your first class. I survived and decided I wanted to really do Crossfit. WODs are broken up primarily with a stretch, warm-up, strength exercise/movement focus, then the WOD. They can be an AMRAP (as many rounds/Rep as possible), x movements for time, etc.

I've done WODs at various times but prefer 5 AM because it works with my schedule. There's also other classes such as Olympic weight lifting, self-directed (on your own), rowing, and strength.

One of the major barriers I had was pricing. Crossfit can be SUPER expensive. CFSL is the most reasonably priced box around. Seriously. Check out their prices compared to others. The WODs are also posted on Beyond the Whiteboard which you'll receive access to once you sign-up with CFSL.

The people also really make this a great place to join. Everyone has been more than welcoming, encouraging, and helpful. It can feel intimidating to go somewhere new, but you'll quickly feel at home at CFSL

Being in an ordinary gym for over a year I got really bored and was up for trying something new, something different. I'm one of those people that has heard a lot about crossfit (online and word of mouth) and thought it was only for idiots who (obviously) love to hurt themselves. Scepticism at its best. Well, little did I know how much surprise I was in for.

CFSL has an introductory course (6 lessons in the course of two weeks), which is great, cause if turns out you don't like crossfit, you can still just stop/quit afterwards (at least you gave it a go, right?). But that probably won't happen. For me it was love at first sight. Or should I say lift. :)

Ruth and LeeAnne (the owners) are both very well trained in physical therapy (masters and doctorates) and they always ask about your injuries and/or any other concerns/trouble you might have (prior to working out). They take great care of showing how to do things the right way so you don't get injured. So does the rest of the staff (Mae, Amanda, Marcus, Jason, Joanie, Jesseca and Miguel). They are all great!

After half a year (or 100 WODs later) I can honestly say I'm not quitting. If anything, I might get myself more than just 3 classes per week. There wasn't a boring moment in these 6 months for me (if anything I'm more and more driven to do things that I currently still can't do). I was in an ordinary gym for more than a year and was never able to lift as much as I'm able to here. My posture got better, I got some muscles and I can even do some cardio now, without dying (not a huge fan of running).

And the cherry on top - the community here is great! I've never encountered such an amazing support. We cheer together, we laugh together, we sweat together,.. and we sometimes even hang out outside of the gym. It's a pleasure to come into such a positive environment and work out with these people.

I can thoroughly recommend CFSL. They're the best!

Stopped in as a guest and was very impressed by the attentive and very knowledgeable staff! Last class of the night right before Xmas and Amanda and Roxy were still excellent! Thank you for an awesome workout :)

Amazing people and environment! I wouldn't have left if it wasn't for school. It's designed to help you become stronger and doesn't hold any prejudice to any walk of life. You see people of all shapes and sizes, and everyone is super friendly and wants to motivate and support you. They keep their Work out of The Day updated on their blog and have a work out schedule to meet almost anyones needs. Very professional and friendly and worth every penny. They also help modify your work out if you can't do the regular one due to age,injury,fitness level, etc. Can't help but recommend it to anyone looking to be stronger! Ruth is the truth!

Been coming here about 3 months now. The improvement in my flexibility and strength has increased drastically the instructors are hella cool. Plenty of parking and lots of class times, even on Saturday and sundays. If your a newbie you'll have to take a introduction class, I'm glad I did, the instructor teaches you every movement your going to perform in great detail. The workouts are intense you will leave drenched in sweat and they never seem to get easier because everyday it's something different but it's addicting, ive met lots of really cool people of all ages here. I don't know if it's a crossfit thing but everyone is super supportive. I highly recommend checking this place out.