This gym has been like home! It's the one place I know that I will sweat my butt off and feel absolutely amazing after. The work outs are crazy and fun. Totally worth every moment. I've been going for a little over a year now and I can't imagine not being able to be here. It changes how you see yourself and you build gym confidence. 10/10 recommend and the people who go here are kind and include you as a part of the family. read more

I have been going to polarize for over a year now, it's been such a fun and rewarding experience! I've not only grown in strength but in confidence and my body's capability! Beyond greatful read more

Polarize CrossFit - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - Oceanside, California

Coach Jo is a wonderful person and fosters an environment where you can feel comfortable and work out amongst new friends. At this time, I only attend the SWEAT classes and they are great! I get my sweat on, have fun doing so and feel better afterwards. Coach Jo encourages you to work at your pace and to listen to your body and its limits and while this is something that I have struggled with, I am finding some self preservation kicking in as I get a bit older. I may try CrossFit at some point, who knows? But until then, this is a great workout that I look forward to! read more

Wow, I actually liked it. I've tried a few CrossFits in SD before and never really liked it. Coach Jo was super chill and let me work at my own pace/weights. She gave clear, succinct direction on each exercise, and gave helpful tips to maximize safety. Everyone there was super helpful too, knowing it was my first class. They have weight lifting and boot camp classes too. There is even a corner with Curves equipment! read more

I have to confess, I dislike Crossfit. And I am not a member here. I dropped in to visit a WOD with my wife who is a very active member and loves this place. But I am a weightlifter, runner, military-style fitness guy so I get it. I just happen to have a lot of old injuries and prefer to work-out alone so CF isn't really a good fit for me. That being said, I had a blast. The instructor, Jo, is trememndous. She keeps things moving and has alternate exercises for people like me who have to work around injuries. The Box is well-laid out and in a good location for adding short jogs and sprints around the building. The WOD took a lot out of me but moved along so well that is seemed to go by very quickly. Good transitions and mix of workout content. The participants are a good mix, too. Some very fit and others just getting started. No one is showing off or trying to embarass others. My wife has brought a few CF newcomers here and they all seem to like it. There are other programs with varying degrees of fitness level in mind meeting in this facility so I encourage people to check it out even if their fitness needs differ from mine or my wife's. Highly Recommended! read more

Amazing Box, Joe is awesome and an all around great spot! Classes are very challenging and the diet and general education is great

Polarize CrossFit is family friendly and has a class for everyone. No matter what your level of fitness is you will get a good workout every time you go. The coaches are all passionate and dedicated to seeing people Succeed and feel good. You can tell by how well they treat their members and the friendly atmosphere they have created that this is what they love to do. Polarize has also taken all of the important steps necessary to protect the health of their members during Covid. I also really love that my kids are always welcome to be there while I work out. read more

Polarized CrossFit is an Oceanside hidden gem. My husband and I found this by chance due to all indoor gyms being locked down due to Covid. Their classes are completely outdoors and they follow all safety cleaning protocols. The program itself is so unique and suitable for any level of fitness. Coaches helping me with techniques and corrections. Classes are FUN and we are hooked up now. I always looking forward coming to next class. Great energy. Awesome people. So happy we found them. Do yourself a favor to check them out. read more

I dropped in twice while on vacation in Oceanside during Covid. The box is super clean and open. I never felt any concern over my health and was able to properly social distance. The community is very friendly and welcoming as well. The coach was fantastic and the wods were challenging and fun. I really enjoyed the 2 classes I attended and would absolutely come back. I would highly recommend this gym if you're looking for a longterm box or are just in town for a short time. Thanks for the good workout! read more

My absolute favorite love/hate place to come to. If you love pain, come here. Like getting yelled at, come here. Want to learn how to do it the right way, come here. Want a place where there is no ego, only encouragement, come here. Best place to leave in pain, and come back for more. GET SOME! read more

This box epitomizes the true meaning of crossfit. Constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. Everyday is different and most importantly fun!! Great community environment and great staff. read more

This is a nice place to do crossfit and get into shape. It's very good at making you feel welcome to be there and they do a great job at going over the movements and scaling options. Jo is a knowledgable and down to earth coach that listens and has great suggestions. I live out of the area, but have dropped in several times in the past 2 years when visiting family in Carlsbad. It is my favorite gym in the area and I drive by two of the other gyms that I have tried that are closer. It is that good! All of the other athletes I have seen there have been very friendly. As a bonus, this is by far the cleanest crossfit gym of the 15 or so I have been to. read more

I've been doing crossfit for almost two years, and when my previous Crossfit box closed six months ago, I started looking for a new facility in Oceanside. After checking around, I decided to give Polarize a try, along with some other displaced crossfitters. Susan was highly responsive when we contacted her about checking out PCF, and we were immediately made a welcome part of their community. I've been there ever since. Besides being one of the cleanest facilities you'll find, it's extremely well run. Susan has high standards for her coaches and members regarding taking care of the facilities and supporting each other. It seems that many boxes these days are just interested in taking advantage of the interest in Crossfit generated by the Crossfit Games and athletes. While that level of training is provided by Polarize, the focus is on being a place where anyone is welcome, and everyone is encouraged and given the tools for improvement. It is a true crossfit community, with excellent programming that follows crossfit methodologies. Since coming to Polarize, I have improved in every aspect of my fitness, from skills, to PRs with weights, improved workout times, reduced body fat %, and just overall happiness that my efforts are being rewarded. If you want an outstanding experience, with fantastic people, and to be someplace where your goals are important, then set yourself apart at Polarize. read more

My brother and sister-in-law looove CrossFit so when they came to visit me in Oceanside, they had to find a gym to work out. They found this one eight minutes from my house, went on Thursday morning, and came home from their workout totally PUMPED, thrilled by the owners, the coaches, the space, the people and the kid jail, saying if they lived here it would absolutely be their box. My SIL insisted I join them the next day to check it out. The gym has a very small gated off area (kid jail) where we could leave our kids, so it worked out great. I am a bootcamper not a crossfitter, so I was nervous, but I went with them the next day. Everyone was super welcoming and I soon forgot to be anxious. Jo, the coach, was fantastic. The warm up was tailored to stretch the muscles we would be using in the workout, and I was pretty amazed with how loose her exercises managed to get my hamstrings, which are normally impossibly tight. She is extremely knowledgeable about form thanks to a long background in olympic lifting, and she helped get my shoddy form up to snuff in no time. I also thought I was too much of a wimp to try to do a handstand, but she made it sound so simple and easy, like "Oh yeah, just try it, you can totally do it - the wall is right there" and so I found myself just doing it, even though I had never done it before and have always had a slight fear of inversions. So that was exciting for me! The actual workout only took maybe 10 minutes. 45 minutes later I felt that 10 minutes IN ALL OF MY BODY. Which is what I like! I met one of the owners when I was there - a 79-year-old woman who did the workout with me. The gym also has a Silver Fit class - how cool is that!! You know when they have 79-year-olds CrossFitting at their gym that the coaching is absolutely ON POINT to prevent injuries. Highly recommend this gym - it's welcoming, coaching is great, the kid jail had plenty of toys to keep my 3 & 5 year old happy, AND the first visit is free. So what are you waiting for?? read more

Another good place to workout, worked out there once thank you to Susan for allowing me to checkout their place. I suggest you go check them out as well. It is across form the julian bakery if you know where that is or west of el camino on oside blvd off of garrison and industry. read more

Visiting from the Bay Area, Polarize was walking distance from where I was staying. First Impression: very clean and organized. The members took very good care in cleaning up after themselves and putting their equipment away after their workout. Plenty of room and platforms for the amount of people in the 9am class. I initially planned to just drop in and check out their rowing clinic, however, Susan said I was welcomed to also do the WOD after...which I did and it was GREAT!!! Susan gave me some great mobility tips (sore from doing FRAN earlier in the week) and the members were very friendly! Definitely the CrossFit Family feel that I get from my gym at home! Love finding other boxes while on vacay that treat you as if you were one of their regular members :) If I lived in the area...I would be! If YOU do....you SHOULD be! Thanks Susan!!!! read more

5 Stars isn't enough for this place.! I am beyond happy to be part of Polarized Crossfit. I walked in here about 6 weeks ago to get more information and Susan was very helpful, informative and excited to answer all my questions. I signed up for the 6week trial and got started that same week. I have never been to a place so positive, motivating and inspiring! The staff is wonderful and they really coach you to be your best. I don't feel like I'm at a gym... I really feel at home when I train. I have found the place to get myself into the best shape of my life and always look forward to going. I HIGHLY recommend Polarize Crossfit to everyone! Come check them out and I promise you'll be hooked. :) read more

I came to Polarize 2 years ago very nervous and not knowing what the heck I was getting myself into. The second I walked in, both the coaches and athletes were very welcoming and immediately felt at ease. 2 years later I have lost 135lbs, gained muscle and life long friends. Great programming and coaching. Here's to another 2 years. read more

My husband is big into crossfit and I was a little hesitant so I joined the 6 week "New you" challenge. I attend three times a week about to end my third week and I ABSOLUTLY love it. Susan and the other coaches make sure that you know the fundaments before the work out and I feel that this is exactly what I needed. I actually look forward to crossfit as soon as my workout is done and during my off days. Its a nice big box with a child proof are we call jail. I am looking forward to my end result and continuing a membership with Polarize crossfit. Everyone is so friendly and they genuinely care when you have questions or concerns. read more

I have been waiting extra long to write this review, as I wanted to really get some time logged here before writing a review prematurely. I found Polarize through a Groupon, but was concerned about making the purchase, as I wanted to buy 2 of the Groupons, one for me and one for the boy, but he has a bad knee. 2 actually. Which makes him more of a middle aged man than a boy, but I am getting off-topic. I called and left a message, that I needed some info. Got a call back from Jo that same evening, and she took the time to educate me on their process with new CrossFitters, the first workout is free, they want to make sure it's a good fit for you. And she also reassured me that from her experience, knowing the owners of Polarize, that I could rest easy knowing that if my boyfriend was unable to do much of the squat moves and it was a medical issue for the knees, my money would not go to waste. We went in for our first workout and from there on out....well let me just say that I am the Yelp Check-In Duchess of Polarize Crossfit currently, so yeah, I am a fan. My middle-aged boy-toy is having serious knee issues, and once my pre-paid Groupon trial period was over (check with Susan before you actually BUY the Groupons, by the way....it might be best to go directly though her) we evened out the time that he did not go to the workouts into the time that I did go to the workouts past the trial period. So, yeah, she worked with the situation I was afraid of from the start with the bad knees and all. Having always worked out, but never having done Crossfit, yet having some good friends in the OC that are way into it, I was intrigued, and now that I know the drill a little better, I am very impressed with Polarize. I can say with utmost certainty that I am getting a better workout in One Hour than in the 1-2 hours I was spending on my own at 24 Hour Fitness. I will never quit that membership since my fees are only $99/year, so I go there for cardio or daytime workouts between work appts still, but the hour at Polarize is a way more effective workout. And, more importantly, my boyfriend's daughter has a bad Crossfit story. She is a freshman at UNLV on the Dance/Cheer squads, and they have those girls doing the workouts with the team and coaches, as well as they make them all join Crossfit. So, in 3 months or so, at the Crossfit gym she goes to in Vegas, she has a tear in her shoulder and has to have surgery. She's 18. They never did any introductory training, no beginners classes, no nothing....just grab your bar and plates and lift! So she has to have shoulder surgery, due to irresponsible an Crossfit gym that she joined. The fact that Polarize insists you take the Intro to Crossfit classes (which, if you are athletic, can feel frustrating, but you need to do it, I am telling you!) shows me that they are also invested in your well-being and want to ensure you do not sustain injury. I mean, if you get hurt, you won't be able to work out so there's that financial end to it, but also they are real people that seem to genuinely care about their members. There is a multitude of body-types and athletic levels at every class. Don't feel bad about anything. No one goes the first day and does 10 Strict Pull Ups or RX or 250lb Back Squats. You will get there. They will help. Their website lists the schedules for every day, as well as the WOD (Workout Of the Day) so you know what's happening, there are some Open Gym times, and they host special events every so often as well. I highly recommend Polarize Crossfit if you are looking to ramp up your fitness routine and get stronger! And if you're the competitive type, you will like it a lot, I find that aspect to be quite motivating. read more

I knew PCF was special when I joined a little over a year ago but as it was my first experience with Crossfit I didn't realize how special this gym truly is. Unfortunately I had to move and am not able to attend PCF anymore but I want to share what I have learned now that I have been to other Crossfit gyms. Let me give you a little bit of history about myself first. I was a little hesitant to try Crossfit because I had heard of people getting hurt and sometimes Crossfit people can be a little annoying. I already had issues with my knee and elbow when I started and was worried they would get worse. But I needed some accountability. Working out every once in awhile was not keeping me in shape so I decided to give Crossfit a try. After a few months at PCF my knee and elbow quit hurting. The programing at PCF hit all the muscles in my body, not just the major ones, and strengthened all my stabilizing muscles which helped take my knee and elbow pain away. I was able to start running again (which I hadn't done in awhile because of my knee) and I was able to do pull-ups again (scaled, of course). All of the coaches at PCF are true professionals and care about each and every athlete. They push you to be your best but don't sacrifice form or safety. They make sure your form is spot on and if needed they make adjustments. I may not be the strongest athlete but my form is really good because of the coaches at PCF. I always get complimented on my form at other gyms thanks to the coaches at PCF. The coaches also provide multiple scaling options and encourage you to scale if you need to. They realize not everyone is going to RX every workout. They do not make you feel bad about scaling. Each coach also cares about every athlete in the gym, not just the top athletes who RX every WOD. They don't care about your ability level, what your body type is, or what you look like. They push each athlete to be the best that they can be no matter what. I am so thankful for the time I had a PCF and hope to one day return. If you are looking for an awesome Crossfit gym, with coaches who know what they are doing Polarize Crossfit is the place to go! read more

Really nice gym. Always clean. The friendliest people go here. Great coaches, they really help you towards your goals in a smart and safe approach. read more

Great environment which I find inviting and non threatening. The coaches really cater to your individual needs regardless of where you are and where you want to go with your personal goals. Bottom line is...this is a great place to workout and find a new level of fitness! read more

Had the privilege of dropping into Polarize CrossFit a couple times while I was in town and I had an amazing experience both times! I've dropped in at a lot of gyms, and I can honestly say they are one of the best I've walked into. The coaches were fantastic and the community is very welcoming. You will love your experience at Polarize! Can't say enough good things about them. Looking forward to training with them again soon! read more

This place is amazing! I have never been to crossfit but had a friend ask if I wanted to try it out. She took me to meet Susan and that's where my journey started. All of the coaches here have really went out of thier way for me and have stressed good form and scaling to accommodate my level. I have a back injury (displaced L4 and L5) and if I hadn't found people who cared about me immediately I would have hurt myself and never went back. The time and effort these great people have invested in me is awesome. In the last 7 months I have gone from constant back pain in the beginning to 0 back pain and I can only attribute that the the coaches working with me to strengthen my core and push me to perfect my form. They make sure I am warm and stretched out before the WOD and always encourage me to roll out afterwards. This gym has changed my outlook on my injury and has taught me that complete strangers one day can become family the next... Thank you Susan for your kindness and thank you Jo for always making me feel like a Champion! To all the other coaches thank you for pushing me and helping me believe that I can achieve anything. At 42 years old I am in the best shape of my life!!! read more

Dropped in on a Saturday. Staff was very friendly and welcoming! Had to do the workout by myself unfortunately, but Jo and others were cheering for me through my misery and keeping time for me. read more

I have been going to Polarize Crossfit off and on for about 3 years now. I can honestly say this is the best gym out there. Not only do they offer you a free class to try it out, but you also receive fundamental classes before you are able to join the regular classes. They really want each individual to be able to have great form so that you don't injure yourself. The coaches are great and are always giving you tips. They treat you like you are part of the family and allow you to be yourself and not feel awkward like you would feel at other gyms. Its also very clean and everyone pitches in to keep the place clean and running great. Love me some Polarize Crossfit, thanks Susan and Jo and all the other coaches. You guys Rock!!! read more