Excellent coaches with eclectic personalities and a diverse and dynamic community - of all the crossfits I've been to this has by far been the best whether you're a beginner or leveling up. read more

I was a member of Paradiso CrossFit for 6 months. Overall the facilities are nice enough and will suit your needs for a solid workout. But as far as the full CrossFit experience, this gym does not deliver. Coaching: This was the biggest problem here. While a few of the coaches are great (Chelsea and Greg), this was the exception, not the rule. Two big issues: (1) Firstly, there are so many coaches and they don't seem to have set schedules, so it's impossible to know who will be leading your class. This made it tough to build relationships with them, and also made for a disjointed experience since every coach's instruction is different. (2) Secondly, a lot of the coaches are disengaged and seem uninterested in connecting with members. When I joined, *most* of the coaches didn't even bother to introduce themselves to me when I was a new member in their class. Some never did the whole time I was a member. It often felt like they were there to get paid, and that was that. Programming: The WODs here were all over the place. We would often work the same muscle groups multiple days in a row (e.g. heavy Clean + Push Jerks one day, then heavy Strict Press the next), or we'd work full body for no reason (e.g. pairing heavy back squats with heavy bench press). This deterred me from going daily since the muscles in question would often be too sore from the day prior. After 6 months of working out here, I stayed static at best and may actually have regressed in my ability. Community: Most clients here are friendly enough, and there is diversity in age, body type, and ability, which I liked. However, members at both locations don't go out of their way to chat to newbies; the regulars have their cliques and aren't interested in branching out. Additionally, there were rarely partner WODs or other intentional efforts from coaches / management to facilitate relationship-building among members. Unfortunately, I just did not find any real sense of community here. read more

I had a great workout with Coach Andrew. Due to Covid-19, the classes are now outdoor in their parking lot. The WOD was challenging but doable. Just know that if you are a beginner or have some fitness background but new to CrossFit, there is a scaling version available for every movement. I can't really do an over- head squat so Andrew helped me choose a scaling version that I felt comfortable with. You also don't have to go heavy. I've been doing CrossFit for the past 5 years and still choose light weight when lifting and performing some of the movements. read more

Love the vibe here and the lower body class offered and coached by Chris. You'll leave feeling every muscle in your lower body fired up!

I came here for a WOD on my min-vacation to Venice Beach during the Summer and loved it! Signing up for a class was easy. I just signed up through my WODIFY account for the drop-in fee of $25. When I came in I was greeted so kindly by the front desk gal and the coach! I came on one of my favorite days, which featured a partner workout with rope climbs, sandbag run, and ring dips. The facility is big and everyone was super in-shape and fit. Had a blast here and ended up finding out that the famous Gold's Gym was right down the street and got awesome tips from the front desk gal of comedy places to go to! read more

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I joined Paradiso in 2017 when I first moved to LA. The people I met became some of my bestie friends. You truly feel at home at Paradiso. There is a strong sense of community and the standard of training is high with stellar coaches and great programming. Having both indoor and outdoor training space is really great, and there's a really great variety of equipment that gets updated frequently. Best gym / community in Venice! read more

If you're into CrossFit or even functional strength training, I'm not sure why you'd go anywhere else in Venice/SM. The staff is awesome and the people that workout here are great. read more

Great coaches, friendly faces, infectious energy, and all the fun and competitiveness of Crossfit without the intimidation that can scare off newbies and breed ogres. I'm so happy with my decision to join PCF. It has renewed my enthusiasm for working out, something I never really lost, yet never knew how much better it could be. Previously, I was an Equinox member and loved every second of it for two years. I was the Foursquare Mayor of Equinox Westwood for three months! I took classes twice a week (Tabata, Whipped, any cross training classes), lifted heavy once a week, worked on gym tricks, and chose a workout off Crossfit.com once a week. Sometimes, I rested. Gradually, I got more into Crossfit workouts after noticing that the people who were "beating" me in fun gym competitions were almost always Crossfitters. It was becoming impossible for me to complete most Crossfit workouts (equipment-wise) at the Eeq, so I tried out nearly every Crossfit gym on the Westside - Brick, Crossfit LA, Focus Culver City, Dogtown, LAX Crossfit (which I loved), and Paradiso. After a month of gym hopping, I signed up for Paradiso's On-Ramp program and I couldn't be happier that I did. Why did I end up joining PCF? - PCF's on-ramp/intro program is a month long. If you're in pretty good shape, your compression shorts might groan at the thought of doing intro classes for a month. IMO, it's 100% worth it to take the time to learn proper form and the coaches at PCF really hammer that home in effective ways. There is nothing more terrifying than being thrown to the wolves in a workout with tons of snatches and cleans when you don't even know what they are or how to do them without destroying yourself and future generations of your clan. This month prevents that from happening. - They have a great website with instructional videos and previews of the next day's workout. If you're like me, you can go full-on gym nerd and watch the videos while eating dinner. The best part about the site videos is that they're demo'ed by the coaches at a speed everyone can understand, not just taken off YouTube showing Crossfit superheroes that are smashing WODs in the face and then ripping doors off cars with their neck muscles to demo the advanced kipping door rip. - Lots of smiling faces before, during, and after the workout. I think that people don't forget the fun part of working out here. It doesn't turn into a nightly f-bomb filled gruntfest (I do drop the occasional s-bomb when pushed, cannot lie). Nice Shrek who has a donkey friend would be here. Mean pre-meeting-Fiona Shrek would not. If you're looking to find friendly faces in your Saturday intro class, start it and be that first smiling face. It makes everything a lot more fun. - No pressure to jump into heavy weights or "RXed" workouts if you're not ready, but encouragement to be awesome if you are. I feel safer doing the movements here than I did in some classes at Equinox, despite the fact that the weights are heavier and movements of higher intensity. Instead of just letting everyone go for speed in the name of all that is Paleo Burgener Zone Burpee Wall Ball Kipping Air Squat Thruster, there's an emphasis on doing things right (and I feel like I'm learning so much every day). Sure, I miss my cushy stretching mat that I used to fall on my face on, spotless yoga studio where I would suck at yoga once a month and try not to let one go, my heated massage table, sauna and steam room, and all the cardio ass-kicking (yes, cardio ass, that thing) fun I had at Equinox, but joining PCF has gotten me excited about working out all over again. There are gym superheroes all over this box and you'll have no problem finding gym idols for pretty much every lift, movement, or skill who will help you find your way to joining the League of Extraordinary Gymmery. Really, who doesn't like superheroes? read more

I'm so happy I found this place! Love EVERYTHING about Paradiso. The group workouts start at 5 every hour till the last am at 12 and the afternoon ones start at 4 and every hour... they have an open gym in between am and pm. Coaches are professional, top level and keep eyes on everyone no matter if a beginner (me) or an advanced heavy lifter. Equipment is always clean and all kinds of weights, rubber bands etc available. I feel I found a new fitness family. Thank you Disos! read more

Outstanding community - I was welcomed on day 1 as if I were a regular, and both the trainers and other attendees helped me with my form. This is a very unified, grounded community where people encourage each other to perform their best without making things needlessly competitive. read more

I had never done Crossfit before Paradiso's Venice gym. I was extremely hesitant to lift heavy barbell weights and push myself to the limit with WODs. The only intense exercise I had done was boxing, and I could not find a boxing gym that appealed to me in all of Venice. Paradiso offers a 2 week On-Ramp course that allows a beginner of any exercise level to learn the technique and build the endurance to take part in regular classes. I did the On-Ramp, made it through, and have been going to this gym 4 days a week since October (give and take with holidays). What Paradiso has done is not only build the best Crossfit gym I have ever seen, but build a community of healthy like-minded people who work out, hang out, and inspire one another to be fitter healthier beings. The coaches are incredible. They are attentive. They will tell you when your form is wrong and help you correct it to prevent injury. They push you, but never push you too far. The coaches take the time to know you. In a group class of ten other people, they're still watching you. They tell you when you can handle more, and they tell you when to stop. The environment is friendly, warm, and wonderful. Going to the gym is a fun part of the day, and I have never been in better shape. I find myself getting stronger each month and I owe that entirely to this gym. If you are living in Venice or MDR and have only dabbled in thoughts of Crossfit, do the On-Ramp now, and join Paradiso. I've never been happier. read more

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I love this place!!!! Paradiso Crossfit is an amazing place to train. The trainers and the facility are amazing.You get one of a kind training that will have you seeing the results you have always wanted. You will get stronger and faster! Everyone here is super nice and everyone really motivates one another. It's not like your average gym. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced athlete you will get the right training here as they personally work with everyone on technique and skills. If your tired of the globo gyms you won't be disappointed here. read more

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After about 1.5 years coming to this box and 4+ to Crossfit I wanted to update my previous review (see below if you'd like to read the novel). Things that have gotten better: -time caps have been added to many of the workouts helping to keep the total time one spends at the gym closer to 1 hour most days. -I am now getting slightly more feedback on technique which I really appreciate. -they are in the process of opening a second location. -We now do a group warm up most days which is much much better in my opinion than the individual routine of the past. Things I still don't like/have gotten less desirable. -my 6am class is now too crowded for the gym. This might change when the new gym opens but as of now... it is pretty tight. On some days people are literately right on top of one another. I am also in competition for the 1 shower now (in the past I was the only one using it) which if I lose... am a bit late for work. -there is an increased emphasis (lecturing) on crossfit supported diet theories which, as I wrote last year... I very much dislike. -While the time caps help, programmers still try to cram too much (warm up, skill work, + workout) into the 1 hour. - I also dislike how the pre-workout skill work has nothing to do with the workout itself. If the workout includes cleans... why not warm up by doing cleans? This will help make sure you're doing cleans correctly (or at least in better form) when you get to the workout. Overall, I think this is still a nice gym for me. Like everything in life there are positives and negatives. 3*s. read more

Paradiso Crossfit is like this wonderful workout community. I usually go to the Marina Del Rey box, but I've been to the Venice box a few times (membership carries over between the two.) The people are good, the workouts are intense, and it's a lot of fun. I love PCF. read more

A colleague and I were in town for the CrossFit Games and staying in Venice. We happened to walk by Paradiso after eating some tacos and dropped in for an impromptu WOD. Tacos immediately before WOD = WORST DECISION EVER Dropping into Paradiso = BEST DECISION EVER From Vanessa at the front desk to Chelsea coaching the class, the other members, and even the Venice Barbell Club WLs clanging and banging in the back, this was a great experience all around. Love it, and we'll definitely be back. read more

After moving to LA, I never expected to find a box that was as welcoming as my previous one in Dallas. I dropped in to check it out since it's by my house, and let's just say that by the next day I was a member. The owner David welcomed me and introduced me to the coach, coach Chris who is amazing. I had a great workout and am excited every day to go and continue my efforts to be a better crossfitter They train hard here, but never any judgment for scaling. Just an all around amazing place. read more

I can't say enough about how happy I am to have found Paradiso CrossFit. Before starting there I never enjoyed working out... at all... in any form.... EVER in my life. I've had a membership to different "big box" gyms for the last 10 years or so and have never managed to go with any sort of regularity. (I jokingly told people that I was "donating to the fitness fund at the gym" because I paid my monthly fee but never went.) But now - after a few short months of going to PCF - I actually look forward to going to the gym. Working out has gone from being something I felt I HAD to do, to something I want to do. When I started I was really worried that I wouldn't be able to handle the classes. I am very out of shape and most of the people at the gym look like athletes. The first time I looked at their website the workouts looked incredibly intimidating (who am I kidding, they still do most of the time! haha). But the beauty of CrossFit is that everything is scalable. Don't get me wrong, the workouts are HARD and I know that they will never get easy (I just hope to get better at them). That's one of the best things about CrossFit. You get better by constantly pushing yourself further and every time you go the workout is different so you are always being challenged in different ways. The best thing about Paradiso is the trainers. They push me enough that I want to try harder in every class, but not so much that I feel bad about myself when I can't do something; they just find a way to modify it so that I can (like adding a resistance band to the bar so I can do an assisted pull-up or doing push ups using rings since I'm not strong enough to do them correctly from the floor... yet!). Proper form is important and they always say they'd rather you do less weight or less reps properly than do more in a way that would cause injury or teach you bad habits. Along with being very knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition the trainers at Paradiso are also just nice, encouraging, energetic people. That doesn't stop with the trainers either; everyone that I've met at the gym has a great attitude. The whole environment is very positive. If you want something that's easy then this is definitely NOT the gym for you. But if you want to join a gym that will push you to be better (no matter what level you are starting at) in an environment that is the perfect blend of encouraging and challenging then you should really check out Paradiso CrossFit. Also, if you aren't convinced by all the great reviews here on yelp - they even have a free introductory class on the weekend where you can check out the gym, meet one of the trainers and get an idea what the workouts are like. read more

I started going to Paradiso in December of 2014. I was about 43 pounds overweight at 238 pounds, 64 years old, and huffing and puffing my way through life. I could only do a couple of pushups, and was unable to do more thereafter for the rest of the day. I signed up for individual coaching by Jackie on the advice of my daughter and her husband. I had no idea what cross fit even was. Every week I had one objective - for one hour, to the limits of my ability, do whatever Jackie told me to do. Jackie, ever mindful of my limitations, worked around them. Over time, she transcended them. She gave me tips on eating, and kept scrupulous records of my progress. She knew the limits of my ability, and set the next workout a few percent above that. The results were amazing. Today, 9 months later, at 65 years old, I am 40 pounds lighter, my waist is 9 inches thinner, and I can do 6 sets of 10 pushups, a couple of pull-ups (without any assist), lift weights I never lifted before, and safely twist my body like a pretzel. I discovered muscles I never knew I owned and feel them now with every step I take. I don't even know what all the exercises are called, but I do them. I feel strong, confident, and totally alive inside. I still don't know much about cross fit, but Jackie does. We have a very productive relationship -- she tells me what to do, I do it. Simple. When I look in the mirror now, I hardly know it's me. Recently, a co-worker remarked in the office -- "You look great. You look 20 years younger." It warmed the heart of this old man. read more

The short and sweet: Paradiso CrossFit will change your ife for the better in as little as 30 days, but the results will last a lifetime. If you're serious about getting healthier, getting fit, being more active, or just improving your overall quality of life, then give Paradiso CrossFit a chance. You'll be stronger, faster, smarter and will have made some great new friends, too. I've hated traditional gyms my whole life. Too boring. Too many aggressive roid-heads. No direction or advice on what to do or technique to use. Not so at Paradiso CrossFit. Everyday is different, challenging and fun. Honestly. Who knew getting your ass kicked day after day working harder than you've ever worked before could be so much fun? The coaches walk you through everything so you're 100% certain you're doing the exercises and movements correctly before the workout. Not only does this mean you're getting the proper results from each workout, it also ensures you won't get hurt! Oh, and the results were amazing. I started CrossFit in July of 2011 at 245 lbs. Within 4-1/2 months I'd lost 50 lbs. Dead serious. Fifty pounds in less than 5 months. And I am a hell of a lot stronger than I've ever been. How's that for results? The "gym" goes beyond the physical walls of the location, too. Paradiso and its coaches are dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals whatever they may be. From rock climbing, marathons on the beach, bike rides, beach volleyball, boat rides and much more, Paradiso encourages you to expand your own expectations for yourself. It's the most tight-knit community I've ever been a part of - and I grew up as a member of the Southern Baptist Church. The members are dedicated, inspiring, supportive and all-around wonderful people. There is so much to love about Paradiso CrossFit and the CrossFit community, it'll change the way you look at health and fitness for the rest of your life. "Everybody love everybody." read more

I was starting to get heavy when a good friend told me so in the best way possible: paying for a month of training for me at Paradiso Crossfit. I knew I needed it so I took her up on her gift last February. At first I was just going to do the month and leave it at that, but the people there (staff AND fellow clientele) were so motivating and such a great little community, I could not dream of parting ways with them. Sure the workouts may seem intimidating on paper and yes, you have to dig deep to get through a lot of them, but that intimidation falls away even when working out alongside the elite athletes and members of the armed forces and police force. There is a culture of support that permeates this gym and no matter how the members may differ on any finer points of life, there is nothing that can break the community bond and it's because of this bond that progress in fitness and nutrition can come so easily to the members. THAT and the science behind Crossfit in general. Now it is the beginning of May and I may already be in the best shape of my life so far. I gained muscle at the same rate as I lost fat. My wealth of supportive friends has increased and suddenly I have a new outlook on life. I don't remember being any happier, and it shows as the inspiration spreads to the friends I had before PCF. This is not your average gym and everyone here is happy to welcome any newcomers whether they are beginners or seasoned athletes. Everyone is here to improve. read more

Absolutely love this place! If you need a Crossfit gym and live in the area you must check them out! Not only do they have great workouts but they have phenomenal coaches that will make sure your form is correct. They specialize in different things so they are very well rounded. Also their programming is very thought out and planned perfect to make sure you get training on all movements. This is perfect and helpful to ensure all your body parts are getting a good workout and not overworked. They are patient, friendly and the energy there is very positive. The have special Olympic lifting classes and coaches. The people that go there are friendly and amazing athletes. If you want to get a great workout while also getting good at Crossfit then you must give them a try. The owners are very nice too. This gym throws a lot of events to bring the communicate together. They are truly a family! read more

A CrossFit gym is the kind of place that, for a girl, is by all appearances completely intimidating. Barbells? Dumbells? Kettlebells? I'm sorry, you want me to do WHAT with those?! I've dated a couple of uber-in-shape CrossFitters so I've been curious about it for a while... but it sounded scary. So I just left it at curiosity. Three weeks ago though, I finally worked up the courage to give it a try and MAN am I glad I did. This is the friendliest group of people I have ever encountered in all my time in Los Angeles. They alleviated my anxiety the very first time I went in, by greeting me with a smile and a handshake before I even made it in the door, and showing me where to go and where to put my things and where to hang out while I waited. They literally had me at hello. And just three weeks in I can already feel my body changing. And I can't wait to have a CrossFit body! But more than that, I just look forward to going. Exercise has always been about the end result for me. I don't wanna do it. I just wanna be in shape... so can we just effing get there already?!?! With Paradiso CrossFit, going to work out is the highlight of my day. From the owners, to the trainers, to the members... I get to be around great, funny, supportive people. I find myself laughing and smiling through every workout. I'm smiling even when I'm working so hard I feel like I'm going to throw up on my shoes. And when I'm doing an exercise that's so completely foreign that I can't wrap my head around it, the trainers are right there beside me, laughing with me (not at me), and patiently guiding me in the right the direction. This place freakin' rocks my world. And the next time someone asks me that annoying question, "What do you do for fun?", that I never quite know how to answer... I'm going to say, "CrossFit". read more

This Venice box is the second Paradiso gym. In many ways it's the same as the Marina box, which has been reviewed extensively on yelp. In some ways, though, it's even better. The equipment is newer and top-of-the-line and the box is bigger. Also, even though it's in the heart of Venice, there is plenty of parking (there's plenty of parking at the Marina location as well). Below is the review I posted of the Marina box, which applies equally to the Venice box: Paradiso Crossfit is kind of amazing. I've been to quite a few boxes (the term for crossfit gyms), and the experience at Paradiso far exceeds the others. Here are a few reasons why. First, the instructors, every last one, are thorough. They listen to you, they hear your concerns, they are knowledgeable about injuries, they see little things that can make you a better athlete. Also, they're nice. Seriously nice. The box goes above and beyond a typical crossfit gym in other ways as well. They have a farm delivery CSA-type program where you can get a box of produce every week. They have a special deal with US Wellness Meats so you can get grass-fed beef at a discount. They sell Stronger Faster Healthier fish oil so you don't have to pay shipping. The gym is also constantly having fun outside-the-box events, where you can put your fitness to use functionally. We've done mountain-climbing, a mini-triathalon, snowboarding, SUP, etc. There are weekly running and swimming classes, as well as specialized olympic lifting classes. Yoga was added recently. Amazing. The classes are limited in size, so you have sufficient individual attention. I've made a lot of great friends at this box, and you will too -- hurry up and join us! read more

I dropped in to paradiso on vacation during Labor Day from Nashville and I had a great experience. The facilities were clean and organized, trainers were helpful and welcoming as well as the members. I did 'Helen' RXed for the first time and I almost died, but everyone was encouraging and pushed me and I made a great time. I highly recommend this box. read more

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Update: It's been almost year since I wrote this review & I find myself appreciating this gym so much more. After traveling and moving out-of-the-area, I am searching for a new Crossfit box to join. Unfortunately Paradiso Crossfit has made this very difficult. Each time I step foot in a new box I find myself comparing it to Paradiso Crossfit, and each time the new box comes up short in many areas: form, community and guidance. I can not stress enough just how much support one receives and how spoiled Paradiso members are. Everything from Zeb aka "form-police" and "meticulous" Diso uploading explicit instructions online showing how to perform the movements. You don't realize just how helpful the in-depth blog updates are unless you are at a new gym. All members are kept apprised of the future of Paradiso CF and there were often other articles sharing info how to improve form, eating etc. The whole Paradiso team really invests their time and energy into helping members improve and building a welcoming community. So thank you Paradiso for being the gold-standard of a Crossfit community. read more

A newbie...on my 2nd month but undoubtedly the BEST decision and commitment I've made to better myself (physically, mentally, all components) Thanks to Paradiso Crossfit- crossfit is my passion now. Best group of quality people - awesome coaches and dedicated people who come here with a purpose and ready to work hard for the challenges. Love the positive energy, team work mentality, culture, all around everything. Before joining, I was very intimidated. I did my first half-marathon in the Bay area this yr (sausalito) and wanted more challenges. After several visits to the site, I did the free Sat-intro class, signed on to "'On-Ramp" immediately, and continued my membership for more... I don't regret any of it. Glad I stepped out of my element. Love learning and attempting new tasks/wod's I've never imagined myself doing and/or hope I'd be doing... Canceling my membership to a global gym :) read more

This place is fantastic! Seriously, I have to be the least coordinated person to walk through their (garage) doors, yet all the coaches there have been SO helpful and patient and seem genuinely interested in helping me learn. Yeah, it's a little intimidating to look around and see some crazy fit people performing impossible feats like it's nothing, but it's also inspiration to keep Crossfitting and try to get there someday! I did distance running for most of my 20s (marathon/half marathons/etc.) and have always done the globo-gym classes when not training. But I got so sick of it and didn't see the results I wanted. Since I follow a paleo/primal diet, I kept hearing about Crossfit and how amazing it is. The problem was that I was scared out of my mind to try it--yeah, I can run (okay, jog) without falling down, but that's about the height of my athletic prowess. After checking out their website and yelp reviews for a few months, I finally bit the bullet. The first day I walked into On-Ramp my "coach" James greeted me before I had time to even look confused. The On-Ramp program was a great way to ease into Crossfit--you only have to make a fool out of yourself in front of one person instead of the whole class :). Now I'm in the regular classes and still love it! Yeah, I have to modify just about everything because I'm still working up to higher strength and skill, but the workouts still kick my butt. And seriously, it is so much more fun than running on a treadmill for hours at a time. I just wish I had sucked it up, put on my big girl pants and joined this place sooner! P.S. I've been to two other CF boxes and I have to say that this one is far superior. I didn't feel like I had any coaching at the other two spots and the atmosphere wasn't nearly as friendly or energetic. Coaches like Diso, James, Zeb, Lara, etc. at PCF make all the difference! read more

I visited PCF while I was back in LA during the holidays. I was very happy with the quality of service and training that I received while I visited the box. I contacted Martina to purchase a 5 session punch card. She was extremely helpful in explaining PCF's drop in policy, programming, and setting me up with everything that I needed to register for classes. I visited both the MDR and Venice locations. I was impressed with the facilities, the difficulty of the WODs, the coaches' level of attention and support, and how friendly the members were. I will definitely return to PCF every time I'm back in LA. I highly recommend this box if you're looking for great coaches, motivating members, and an INTENSE workout. read more

I love me some PCF!!! I started at Paradiso Crossfit- Marina Del Rey a year ago this month and since the Venice box has been opened (January 2013), I have mostly been attending classes there. Not only have I improved tremendously as an athlete and learned so much about myself, I've made some amazing friends and had the opportunity to do so many fun outings with this group of people! The Mammoth snowboarding trip this year was a highlight for me as Snowboarding is my all time favorite sport, but we've also had a blast running races together, doing fund-raisers, surf lessons/surf-days, hiking days, camping, beach-cruising triathlons, etc. PCF is such a well rounded place with an awesome community of fun-loving people. I couldn't have asked for a better place to workout and get to know more people since moving back to Santa Monica. Furthermore, the coaches at PCF are so awesome, understanding and knowledgeable. They are thorough coaches who not only care about the members taking care of themselves, but they push us to the right limits, with safety as their first concern. I could go on saying more and more excellent aspects to why being apart of Paradiso Crossfit will not only give you an amazing workout and help make you stronger, but it will also bring such a positive quality to your life. I am so thankful to be apart of such a great community and start my day out there each day! :o) read more

Paradiso has been my home for the last 4.5 years. I have gotten in the best shape of my life, met some of my closest friends here and have adopted a globally healthy lifestyle thanks to the various services that PCF offers. Every time I travel out of the area I am instantly reminded of how great Paradiso is. They by far have the best group class programming of any gym I've ever been to (& thats ALOT since my husband & I drop in to Crossfit classes literally everywhere we go), the gym does not close from 5:30am-9pm M-F & has the most classes I've ever seen a gym offer on the weekends. Paradiso coaches are amongst the best in the business, with many of the coaches being successful high-level competitors in the sport. In addition to great programming & coaches, PCF also offers on-site Physical Therapy, Fascial Stretch Therapy, Massage Therapy, Nutritional coaching, Power-Supply (healthy food delivery service) & various specialty classes throughout the year! In addition to the Paradiso Crossfit Venice location at 711 Hampton Drive, there is also an Olympic Weightlifting specialty gym called Venice Barbell Club & a second Paradiso Crossfit location opening soon in Culver City - both of which are included in every members' membership! Needless to say, if you are looking for a gym to transform your life - whether you're a soccer mom, a weekend warrior, someone that just wants to get in better shape, or someone that wants to compete in the sport of Crossfit - look no further than Paradiso Crossfit! You won't be disappointed. :) read more

Edit 11-1-11. David your message is appreicaited. I am sure you are one of the many reasons why so many love it here. However, I recently recieved a message from someone else at this gym who asked me recently to remove my comment because they say they do not implement the pushup rule. Fine...whatever, I remember that happening, but sure. okay I wish the best for their business. I still want to say that this place was not for me and will continue explaing why....which I have the right to do. This is Yelp. Maybe I just caught these guys on a off day....I must have.....It looks like others really enjoy it here and I am sure it is great, but I really enjoy the quality of the trainers and welcoming genuine environment of the El Segundo location more. I tried a free onboarding class here in August. I do work out often, but there are certain moves that I need direction on and felt like I was a number here. A few shook my hands, not all did or introduce themselves which made it feel like a very cold environment similar to my experience at any other usual gym you'd find anywhere else. There was a lot more equiptment there, but not enough for me. I had to wait for everyone to finish their round of the rows machine before I could use it.....maybe a overbooking? so I was the last on everything which for my first day, was embarrasing becuase I felt like I was getting the evil eyes becuase I was holding others up...not many words of encouragement heard there at all.....it left a BIG impression as it was not a great way to kick start my 30th b-day. read more

Great experience, hard workout, friendly people! I can't say enough about how great this gym is. It's small but growing. The people are great, I really feel like I'm part of the team there. I feel like everytime I go to the gym I have a personal trainer. I'm stronger, (and more sore) and having tons of fun! read more

My husband and I were pretty typical - we worked out, we ate healthy, but we weren't in great shape. I was running half marathons at the time so this is not code for "couch potatoes". Four months after joining Paradiso and starting a Paleo diet my husband has lost 40lb, I've lost 28lb. We both feel really healthy. We enjoy going to Paradiso every morning. What makes Paradiso a great place to work out? - Top notch instructors. They really know their stuff, they are attentive, and caring - Great community. I know everyone in the class, they are nice people, we celebrate each other's achievements. - Crossfit works. If you read up on the "science" you'll figure out that Crossfit is essentially the culmination of leading edge exercise theory. The great thing is you don't need to know any exercise theory to do crossfit. "But I'm not in good enough shape to do crossfit" Every exercise at Paradiso can be scaled. Yes there will be people doing handstand pushups in your class (and if you stick with it you'll be able to do those as well), but there are also people doing incline push-ups at the same time. If you've been wavering over whether or not to join a gym, or do crossfit, my recommendation is come to Paradiso, give them three months, and be good to yourself by making the time to really commit for those three months. If you don't get awesome results I'll be really surprised! read more

Working out will change your body. Paradiso CrossFit will change your life. If you're looking for a globo-gym, roided out trainers, staff who put you down and make you feel bad about yourself, or boring mundane stagnant workouts... Then crossfit is not for you. What you'll find at Paradiso CrossFit is an intimate community comprised of people with a like-minded passion for health and fitness. You'll find trainers who've made wellness and strength conditioning their careers. You will find an ever changing, ever challenging mix of weight training, cardio, and gymnastics. You'll see yourself making strides you never thought possible, and you'll start to crave the endorphins that come after every successful workout. I love this place, and I'm eager to tell everyone I meet. Come check it out for yourself! read more

Well trained staff, friendly environment, and super complete set of training options for any level. Tired of boring routines, unmotivated to have a serious workout, or do not have the time to develop a good training schedule? This place is for you. My best fitness club decision so far. They truly put people first than the mighty dollar. read more

Super fan of this place. When I'm in Venice or MDR, I hit up a Paradiso location for an early morning WOD. This location in Marina Del Rey is super convenient and the coaches are awesome. The box itself is on the smaller side but from what I understand, has been around a long time and you can definately sense a rich tradition and community here. If you WOD, WOD here when you're in MDR. I just tried the Venice location this morning. It's SICK! read more

Oh CrossFit, how I miss thee! The trainers at this facility are wonderful and the workouts are INTENSE! They moved to a new facility and it is much more spacious than their older one. If you're looking to get into shape I would highly recommend calling Paradiso and getting started here! read more

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Awesome community, instruction, philosophy and facility. Provides safe avenues to learn movements and become strong in ways that are diffused through your everyday life. Very uncommon is the specialized instruction for gymnastics, Olympic lifting, mobility with proper scaling provided by expert coaches. read more

Paradiso Crossfit - Great times @paradisocrossfit - Trainers Near Me - Venice, California

My friend Sara kept telling me "you have to go" and I kept putting it off. I had done Crossfit before and it's damn hard so I was not excited to put myself through the on ramping of something else in iCal. I'm so happy I went. The owners are awesome and the've created a place where everyone has a great attitude and bodies. You never know who you are going to run into at this gym. It's a must. read more

I have to say that Paradiso Crossfit is an amazing gym with excellent staff they are down to work and keep you motivate along the way. I started doing Crossfit witht his guys and I'm extremely happy with the results and quality of workout every day. They keep a close eye on you making sure your doing things right. Thank you guys! read more