I've been going to CK since November '22. The members made me feel right at home - super welcoming. The views are incredible. Plenty of space and classes are probably undersized - prioritizing comfort / safety. The programming and coaching are excellent. I've lost ~20lbs and haven't lost any strength. People ask me what my favorite thing is since moving to Hawaii, and CrossFit Kailua is always my answer. read more

Great coaches, beautiful gym and view, friendly members. Infinitely scalable workouts and all fitness levels welcome. I absolutely love it here, 10 out of 10 recommend! read more

I have been a member at CrossFit Kailua for just over a year, and I can confidently say it has changed my life. As a person who struggled with "gym intimidation" and committing to a consistent fitness routine for years, I now look forward to class; it's often the highlight of my day. CFK is not just a gym, but an inclusive and welcoming community. There is no judgement or competition culture, just an atmosphere of support and encouragement. The coaches are trained, certified, and diligent about athlete safety and avoiding injury. The members feel like your personal cheerleaders and biggest fans. Thanks to CFK, I am healthier and stronger than ever before, and have gained some lifelong friends along the way. I cannot recommend this incredible community enough! read more

While on vacation I was looking for somewhere to workout. I stumbled upon this box after seeing it featured in a post on Instagram. The drop in process was really simple, I downloaded the app and once I received the code to join, I was able to sign the waiver, pay the fee and register for the class of my choice. This place reminds me of some of the earlier CrossFit Gyms that I have worked out in. A decent sized indoor space with large rolling doors that open up to a spectacular view! There was ample space and the group was warm and welcoming! Plenty of equipment and everything I needed to get in a great workout. Coach Rachel was engaging and well organized, kept you going starting with a great warm-up which mirrored the exercises of the day and gave good instruction as to how to do each exercise and excellent feedback. The atmosphere was so comfortable, I felt as if I were back home. The WOD was both fun and challenging, I left feeling tired but nothing a nap on the beach wouldn't cure. I would totally recommend this gym to anyone who is a local looking to find a great place to workout or if you are visiting from out of town and want to work out some of those vacation calories! read more

Always a great workout when we drop in!! Rachel is amazing and very welcoming. The view here is one of a kind!! Great coaching and great community!! This is always a must stop for us whenever we visit! read more

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Great coaching and kind memebers! Fun to drop in (I am from California) with a friend who lives there and is a member. Would recommend as a drop in for sure! read more

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We dropped in to CrossFit Kailua during our Oahu trip. The coach and members were very welcoming and the drop in process was easy. The view here is amazing and a one of a kind experience. The weather was beautiful when we were here so we were able to workout outside which was awesome. Parking is tricky so make sure you give yourself more time than you think you need in order to get there on time. Also the gym is a little hidden from the main road but easy to get to. Thank you for having us! read more

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Crossfit Kailua is my favorite local box to drop in thus far. Kailua is a special place I visit 2-3 a month and I can't help but swing by CFK. The owner, Gil is a key component to this successful gym. He's so welcoming, knowledgeable, and a ton of fun. You can see his passion bleeding through the community as that's what comes through the loyal members who are my friends too. You have to check out the outdoor section for an instagram pic or two which is breathtaking. If you're visiting, you're in luck. The location it's in is near a Safeway (food market place), Target, Whole Foods, and duh, world known and loved beaches: Lanikai and Kailua! If the beaches arent you're forte, you got amazing and unique hikes such as a sunrise favorite: Lanikai pull boxes, water fall hikes such as maunawili, or hamama falls. Pro tip for parking is just to park on the main road right away, it's not a far walk either way. Regardless if you're looking for a long term box or a brief visit, you gotta head over! read more

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Started with CFK 2 years ago and can't get enough! Got back into CrossFit after COVID and excuses- the coaches are all welcoming; programming is dynamic, fun, and challenging! All adapted to meet your level of fitness. The entire staff is involved in building a healthy community. So many great reasons to drop in and give them a try! read more

Pros: -Beautiful spot with an Instagram-worthy backdrop around the outdoor training area -Above average friendliness from members -Attentive coaching (Fred and Taylor are great) -Seems like a good, active community with hangs beyond class hours -Love that they program some strength-only/bodybuilding movements, it is a beach town after all Cons: -Moderately clean space with limited, rusty equipment (comes with the territory on an island, I'm sure) -Small indoor space, not sure what max class size is allowed but only 6-8 people can fit inside, which pushes some out to get cooked in the sun -GM seemed somewhat disengaged -Lots of coaches, I counted 8-9 or so on SugarWod, I think it would be difficult to build a rapport and have coaches invested in your training/goals with so many read more

While getting food at Hibachi after our hike at Lanaki Pillboxes, we were curious on why a certain combo was named after a guy. We asked and it turns out it was named after someone from this CrossFit box. The guy told us the box was right down the street so after getting our food we decided to drop in just to see the box. O-M-G I wish I had discovered this location SOONER. With no time left it was unfortunate because this box has such a BEAUTIFUL VIEW. Bummer, but I did get myself and a tank as a souvenir. The guy who was coaching was nice enough to let my husband and I dink around the box. We decided to do some pull ups and kettlebell work-outside. We would have stayed longer but with our sun-burnt skin, it felt like we were on fire so we had to go. Until next time, I seriously look forward to working out here! read more

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Dropped in here and did the 20.4 workout. It's a cozier space and everyone was really welcoming. The view is unlike any other box around and there's space to do your workout outside. Coach Hannah was fantastic in the most inspirational, encouraging, and lovingly friendly way. read more

As a coach here, it is impossible for me to give an unbiased review of the coaching, facility, and location. So for this review i'm going to flip the script a bit and talk about the incredible community of athletes and the exceptional staff that make up the CrossFit Kailua Ohana. Every single class is a welcoming environment for beginners and firebreathers alike. The athletes of CrossFit Kailua support each other through tough workouts. The athletes are some of the friendliest and hardest working people I have ever had the privilege to coach. They are attentive and excited to train every time they walk through the doors. The team of coaches are some of the best people I know. They truly care about making every athlete healthier and better every time they come into the gym. They are engaged, motivated, and have laser focus on form. I am truly fortunate to be part of such an incredible team. If you are looking for a box that will always place the needs of the athletes above anything else, come check us out. You won't be disappointed! read more

Visiting from Kyoto and dropped in on two 6am classes. Coaches Vince and Gil were great and positive and the members were really nice and helpful, especially helping silly me figure out what weights to use....I'm clearly not awake that early and doing kilos to pounds conversion is impossible. It's a great community here with a SUPER BOMB view, and even though the class sizes are a little larger than I'm used to,I had a lot of fun and felt comfortable and happy here ^^ Thank you guys so much! read more

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This gym is beautiful. Not only is the view of the Hawaiian mountains amazing but the staff and coaches are so welcoming and helpful. They don't just sip mai tais in paradise but they actually care about your form, technique, and strategy for the movements. The view was greater because we felt so welcome. Also, Coach Hannah Mitchell is a bad ass. Mahalo read more

CrossFit, yes I went from the Beach Body workout of Insanity to the new and improved life changing world of CrossFit. Located on Hamakua Drive in the heart of Kailua. Just past Time Coffee Shop and behind Hawaii Water Sports in the back warehouse. So you ask yourself....What is Crossfit? well its the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide.(www.crossfit.com) This is something recently new in concept and trend. I would say that once you try it, you will be hooked. I can honestly say you get a full body workout while having fun with great people. Keep in mind that the workouts are geared to YOUR ability. If you have an injury, there is always a modified alternative. Crossfit Kailua is run by head coach Erik, who is a great coach and motivator. Just as you would expect from a coach, he throughly demonstrates each exercise prior to your workout to make sure you have proper form to prevent injury. FREE Intro classes are offered Tuesdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 10am. Make sure you come dressed appropriately (workout attire) along with plenty of water and a workout towel. Check out Crossfit Kailua's facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CFKailua If you have any questions, you can always send Erik a message at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=685556438 read more

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My wife and I joined CrossFit Kailua shortly after moving to Oahu. We were both gym-goers but new to CrossFit and the experience at CFK could not have been better. We had a small, two-week intro class with Rachel and felt super welcome and comfortable. There is a ton of emphasis on correct form and lots of individual coaching with great attention to detail during classes. The gym is also super generous with letting visitors drop in when there is availability, has a really welcoming and friendly culture, and hosts awesome competitions and events. Plus the facility itself is super open to the air which is great during COVID -- and the view can't be beat! read more

after a Covid - induced hiatus / sabbatical from Crossfit (which I don't recommend), I am back in the swing of WODing most days of the week. I am grateful for Crossfit Kailua, which is an excellent box, a true "temple of intensity" if you will. The coaches, programming, class management, vibe, and community are outstanding. Great people, intense workouts, awesome comeraderie. Highly recommend. read more

First thing you'll notice about the place is the location which is great. It is a very small box though, cool how they do have a rig and some area to train outside. As we walked in the front desk person wasn't the most welcoming but the coach we had at class made the experience much better. They are trying to upgrade the gym and make it a better experience to train in. The Programming was fun nice little burner, supportive gym. Thanks for letting us join. read more

I've had a phenomenal experience at crossfit Kailua. All of the coaches are excellent instructors, good at motivating, and extremely friendly and knowledgeable. As a new CrossFiter I really appreciate the emphasis on safety and scaling exercises. Additionally- the coaches foster an excellent community that regularly hangs out on their own time. I complete recommend crossfit Kailua to any one of any fitness level. read more

I've been dying to workout here since seeing photos of their "backyard" on Project X's instagram and man, they did not dissapoint! We dropped in as out-of-towners on a whim, and everyone was super nice and let us do open gym when their class was full. We had our baby with us and they were super accommodating and let her chill with us in the back while we got our fit on. Thanks again for having us! read more

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Amazing workout!! Great coaching, programming, and environment! Had such a killer workout!! Highly recommend!

I was in Hawaii for vacation and decided to stop by Crossfit Kailua and couldn't be more impressed. Coach Hannah was there and introduced us to the gym and quickly got us working out. Had a great time and a great sweat on. I'll be back next time on Oahu. read more

This box was awesome. As you can see the view is STUNNING - here I thought it would make the workout feel breezy, it was still brutal. The class I dropped into was small and the coach was super friendly. Not over bearing, they even gave me some recommendations for post-WOD foods and other things around Kailua to enjoy on my vacay! Thanks guys! Other sweet part is if you buy a tank top or tee here, you can drop into any of their Oahu boxes all week (five total locations)! When you'd rather spend your money buying Mai Tais, that's a great deal :) read more

So estatic Crossfit Oahu expanded and opened this gym! Loved Crossfit Oahu - a really impressive Crossfit gym with an absolutely stellar staff - but the downtown location (errr- the traffic en route to the downtown location) had been a turn off for me because of my work schedule and commute. Now that Crossfit Kailua opened up on the Windward side, there's no excuses to not be epic. Erik is an awesome guy! He's personable, knows his stuff, and makes you feel comfortable even if you're new to it. I'm really going to enjoy working out under his instruction and motivation(!). Since they're just getting up and running, they've been more than generous in allowing for newcomers to check it out. Being an active-duty, regularly-deployed dual military household with a wee newborn, it's tough to make the evening classes right now. But once we're both on island at the same time, we'll be able to do the baby baton hand-off and I'll get to attend more consistently. Until then, I've got my own psuedo-Crossfit gym here at home and can apply the exercises and techniques I learned at Crossfit to WODs at home. So still a huge value in that. Crossfit runs a little steeper than most gyms, but it only takes one look at the peeps there to see the results are unlike any you could get at any other gym, from any other personal trainer, from any other foolish fitness fad. If you're serious about your health and wellness, it's worth the investment, in my opinion. AND after a year of stubbornness and submission to my sweet tooth - I caved and did the Paleo challenge introduced to me by Crossfit. Yep, fitness and nutrition - they've got it all covered. Not to sound too testimonial-ish, but I've lost 25 lbs in 30 days and my muscles are resurfacing from their 9-month sabbatical and I'm nearly at my pre-pregnancy weight just 9 weeks after having my son. Plus, my energy level is up despite the inherent sleep deprivation that comes with the newborn turf. Perfect location, tremendous facility, terrific staff -- I'm anxious to see how awesomely this gym will grow! read more

If you were wondering why you haven't seen a review from me in a while... I've been a bit preoccupied with "CrossFit". CrossFit Kailua is located on Hamakua Drive in Kailua past the old Times Coffee Shop. You won't see it from the street, but it is located behind Hawaii Water Sports (look for a blue sign). What's CrossFit? ...well, I'll like to say it's like a cult. A cult of awesomeness! By definition: 'CrossFit is a strength and conditioning brand that combines weightlifting, sprinting, gymnastics, powerlifting, kettlebell training, plyometrics, rowing, and medicine ball training.' CrossFit Kailua is part of the CrossFit Oahu family. One membership to three locations (and also CrossFit Waipio). "Real People. Real Fitness. Real Results."` Want to try it out? Try their, Intro class, it is taste of a Workout of the Day (aka "WOD"). You'll get introduced to what CrossFit is about. It is offered on Tuesdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 10am at ALL three locations. It is also free, and unlimited. If you are afraid that it might be too hard for you. Don't fret. The workout is individual, to your own ability. I kept going to those intro classes for months to work myself up to the Group Elements, and now a regular member. I live central to all three locations. It takes about the same amount of time to get to either three locations, but Kailua is really growing on me. And after a night workout, Kailua's got the choices for dinner within walking distance. The coaches and staff are all so awesome! Very thorough in explaining techniques. I love this Crossfit community. Like them on FB: http://www.facebook.com/CFKailua Every friend I've had tried the intro class, loved it. Do check them out! read more

So I signed up for CF Oahu which includes 3 locations: Oahu (in town), Waipio, and Kailua, I'm going to make 3 separate reviews. Each one has it's own personality. This has been my favorite of the trifecta. I come here often because of a few reasons: -It's faster to drive to Kailua than to Waipio during rush hour from Aiea -It's faster to drive to Kailua than to Honolulu, too (I want to get my WOD on before 7pm, so time is of the essence.) -Erik or any of the coaches are helpful and are encouraging -I like the drive to and from the Windward side. I do car karaoke or put my shades on and cruise. If I'm having a 'Character-Building' day I drive to Kailua, get my WOD on, and leave feeling high as a kite. Come out and you'll catch me getting my WOD on. read more

Crossfit Kailua is a pretty sweet facility. They have all the standard equipment that you would need to have an epic workout. What's even more impressive is the staff. Erik, being the head coach at Crossfit Kailua, shows serious interest in making sure everyone can do it. He will tailor the workout to your needs to make sure YOU can do whatever the WOD is that particular day. Another great staffer that happens to be my elements coach Maria, really goes out of her way to make sure that each individual has good technique and motivates you to finish when you have the "I just saw Jesus eyes" look on your face. Ask any Joe about Crossfit that hasn't done crossfit before and they will reply, "don't those guys drink the kool-aid?" And, "arent they for elite athletes?" Well, they are for elite athletes, but also for anyone who want's to get to that point. That is at least the impression that I got when I first walked in there to a super friendly Erik welcoming me to the facility and to check out a free workout. Theres a diverse group of people in each class. Young, old, super fit, and those getting there. Give em a shot! They have free introductory classes weekly so you can get a taste of it. You'll be peacockin in no time! read more

awesome business concept... charge premium prices for exercises people could do at home by themselves, using only the type of equipment you would have found in a gym circa 1900.... use public space whenever possible ... and watch the $$$ flow in! Well obviously... yes, you could do exactly the same stuff at home on your own, but, you don't....so you need to go to Crossfit where they make it cool and fun ! They offer two free classes a week that will kick your ass, and you can take them as many times as you want. So you actually can go twice a week for free endlessly. Each free class spends most of the time teaching you some simple moves using your own body weight, medicine balls, free weights etc... then you do 8-10 minutes of intense exercise "at your own pace" until you are exhausted. Supposedly you go at your own pace so you don't injure yourself, but guess what, "competitive out-of-shape me" woke up in pain 24 hours later due to apparently stressing my shoulder dropping to the floor to do pushups and jumping back up again and then doing shoulder presses with the lightest weight available. So just because it's "at your own pace" does not mean you might not injure yourself. (you sign a waiver of liability when you first walk in). After the free classes you have to take a mandatory intro series of classes to teach you the proper form for various exercises, this can be done in a group setting or with a private instructor... once you've completed the introductory lessons then your monthly membership allows you to participate in any scheduled classes. I liked it... if I lived here, I would pay them to kick my ass on a regular basis. Kind of funny to me how most traditional gyms spend millions on equipment and facilities and then this place opens up with a basically empty room, some floor mats, equipment they borrowed from your great-grandpa, and makes more money! I guess they get results! read more

I was tired of the same old exercises at the gym and the monotony of riding, biking or swimming just to stay in shape. I was looking for something new and a friend recommended Crossfit. If you're tired of the same old routine, then Crossfit Kailua is for you! The workouts vary from day to day, WODs or workouts of the day can include all the standard push ups, pull ups, sit ups etc, plus Olympic weight lifting, kettle bell work, running jogging and everything in between. The best part of crossfit, is each movement can be scaled to your current fitness level. While i still have a long ways to go before i can start "peacockin". I'm well on my way. Get off your beard and go to one of the free intro classes, Sat at 10 A.M. and Tuesday at 7 P.M. read more

I'm loving the newest Crossfit location! Its close to home for me and allows my husband who works from home to finally get a membership. I've been going to Crossift for a couple of years and have enjoyed varied workouts, pushing myself harder then I would on my own and I love that its a great community of like minded people. The Crossfit Kailua Head Coach, Erik, is great too! His teaching style is excellent. I love that all the coaches walk the talk and live the Crossfit lifestyle. I'm proud to be a member and love sharing my experiences with my friends. read more

I love this place! The workouts are great, the coaches are all wonderful and the people are nice and welcoming. I started with the 12 classes/month membership but am definitely going to upgrade to the unlimited membership. Totally worth every penny! read more

I started CrossFit at this gym over a year ago. I've improved so much thanks to the wonderful coaches and fellow Crossfitters.

I go the the 6am time slot. Great staff and friendly clientele, very welcoming to beginners. They have women only and kids classes. read more

Probably one of the best gyms I've ever been to! I've always seen instagram posts of people doing workouts here with the amazing view in the background! So I put this Box on my bucket list. I wanted this year's Crossfit Open to be memorable, so I finished 18.5 here. Coach Hannah was very friendly and encouraging, and the other member I was doing the workout with, Sue, was a beast! Definitely always gonna come here whenever I visit to do a workout. Definitely gonna miss this view workin out back home. read more

Great box with an inviting atmosphere. I have visited Kailua twice and each time I have came to this CrossFit box, there are other options but when you find something you like you stick with it. Vince and Gil are the two catches I have worked with and had a great experience with both. If I lived here CrossFit Kailua would be the box I would belong to if I lived here. read more

I can't get enough Crossfit! CF made me more fit and a lot stronger. I thought I was pretty fit until I got to CF. You can definitely see results in everything...in your arms, legs, core...everything! The location is hidden a little, but it's a nice place to workout. The parking is limited, but you can just park on the street. All the coaches are really nice and I love that you can scale the workouts down to fit your abilities. The coaches encourage you to improve your time and strength. It is expensive, but it is sooooo worth it! I don't like to spend a lot of money, but I will gladly pay for CF. read more

The view did not disappoint! Truly one of the most unique gyms I've ever been too. It's a can't miss if you are on the island of O'ahu. Also Hannah is an awesome coach and super welcoming along with the rest of the community. read more

Yep, I did it. Finally went and tried my first class of CrossFit. I'm a pretty active person to begin with and know I can give myself a solid workout at home but have been missing the community vibe so headed down to their Saturday morning free into and could not be more pleased. Gil the owner talked us through everything and was super chill down to earth. Made me feel right at home and even laughed at my 12 year old boy sense of humor. Great location for obvious reasons and I'm really looking forward to kicking butt and making new friends. If you have any doubts or questions about starting CrossFit, I strongly recommend checking here first. Free intro is absolutely free so you've nothing to loose and a whole lot to gain! read more

CFK used to have awesome coaching. Now it's just another boring gym with old equipment.