Lynnwood CrossFit Local's Gym

My wife and I were traveling in the area and we wanted a place to get our CrossFit fix. Lynnwood CrossFit was fairly close to the hotel we were staying in and their website was very helpful with good information about class schedule and what workout to expect. We went to a 7am class where they were training squat cleans. The instructor was an experienced level 2 who had been doing CrossFit over a decade. The owner was helping private clients but made sure to say hello to us. The class was fun, the community welcoming, and the equipment was fairly clean and well maintained. This is a good example of a well run local CrossFit box.

You wouldn't know it because the guy is super approachable and down to earth, but the owner, Jesse, is a world-renowned crossfit coach and competition judge.
The atmosphere of the gym is excellent for all levels of athlete, and they tailor each workout to the individual. This is not the crossfit stereotype gym. Jesse and his coaches meet you where you are at with the crossfit methodology and approach.

This place it’s just fantastic! The coaches are amazing super friendly! Only good vibes in this BOX. If i can give 100 stars i will.

I love this gym and not because the owner is a bearded bad ass that looks kinda like a rounder version of Zeus King of the Olympic Gods of Greek Mythology. I love this place because no matter what Jesse finds a way to help me grow as person and increase my strength and mobility one rep at a time. He isn't just some guy who says do this workout no questions asked. He molds the workout to fit your needs which I find amazing since tons of people out there expect you to do something you might not be able to do. He works with the issues you might have with your mobility or any number of things and makes the workout work for you.

This is a great gym. I am glad I found this place. All coaches especially John are great and supportive. They scale the workout according to each person's abilities and pay close attention to form and personalized needs. Every day is a new workout so it never gets boring.

I had a pretty bad injury that left me with a lot of nerve damage in my leg. Also have torn my ACL in my "good leg" twice. Was feeling pretty old, fat and handicapped. Decided to try crossfit after getting sick of the elliptical and personal trainers treating me like I'm retarded. I did 5 private sessions with Lana, which is required if you're new, to make sure I could do the exercises safely. They totally meet you where you're at and no one rags on you for being slow. After 5 private sessions you can start going to classes. It's SO HARD to walk through the doors for that first class but you won't be sorry you did!!

I've been going here 2 months now and have enjoyed it quite a bit! The coaches are great! They know what they are doing and know how to modify the workouts to the level that each individual can do. I enjoy the class environment there as well. Everyone is very encouraging and welcoming. I may not be the strongest or the fastest, but I am getting there!

I just started coming to this gym about two months ago. My sister has been a member for the last 9 years and had been bugging me to try it out. I finally gave in. I am so glad that I did!The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and professional. The people are incredibly friendly and supportive. The overall atmosphere is positive.
They also have a class that starts at 5am, which I need due to my work schedule.All in all, I am very satisfied with my experiences here and looking forward to getting healthy again.

Lynnwood CrossFit has literally changed my life in many ways. I started as a 40 year old woman who had never been an athlete. I joined gyms in every city I lived in: did the elliptical for 45 minutes and messed around with some weightlifting machines, but it was never something I looked forward to or stuck with for very long.
Jesse, Lana, Carrie, Terra, John and all of the coaches along the way have been nothing but supportive, caring and knowledgeable. They meet each person where they are and set every individual up for success and improved fitness.
The negative images some folks have of CrossFit are NOT AT ALL indicative of Lynnwood CrossFit. We are a community that celebrates weddings, babies and holidays together. We support and care about each other inside and outside of the gym.
Seven years later I am still showing up and getting fitter. I haven’t achieved all of my fitness goals—pull-ups continue to elude me—but the coaches don’t let me get mired down in my self disparagement; they remind me of how far I have come.
I have can’t imagine where I would be now if I hadn’t found this gym! It has truly been the most amazing community I’ve ever belonged to.

Jesse, Carrie, and crew are absolutely awesome! I have seen a lot of improvement in my strength and endurance since I joined two years ago. I feel so much fitter now than I did in my 20’s and early 30’s.

Jesse’s no non-sense approach is great. If you actually listen to his advice, and leave ego at the door, you will see some awesome results. I know I was skeptical at first, especially coming from a box with a completely different mentality, and years of ‘round the clock fitness style coaching and nutrition. But, the amazing progress I’m seeing speaks for itself. I have learned an amazing deal, and have been workout-related-injury free because I’ve learnt to listen and try to follow the advice Jesse and the coaches give me.

Carrie is a great tool when it comes to anything related to nutrition. I love getting her input on some of my dietary choices, because I get good advice and insight I wouldn’t otherwise. She also has such a chill energy that I can’t be in a bad mood after spending time with her.

The community is also great! Everyone has been very supportive and welcoming, and I’ve made tons of good friends through the gym. I honestly can’t wait until we can all be back in the gym full time, because it’s one of the best parts of my day.

Pros: excellent programming, positive community, large, well-equipped facility

Cons: not really much to say, honestly

Full review:
I've been a member here for around 5 years. This has been my first and only experience with the CrossFit brand, and there's a very good reason for that. To say that Lynnwood CrossFit is excellent would be to somehow still do it injustice. Words simply cannot describe the high quality of this gym, in programming, coaching, and creating an incredibly positive culture and community around fitness.

I'll be the first to admit I didn't really know what to expect walking in for the first time. There are a lot of misperceptions around the CrossFit brand, and I myself had heard some of the more colorful stories about it. If you're worried about it, don't be. Lynnwood CrossFit is for everyone, regardless of your background. The coaches know fitness inside and out, and do an amazing job tailoring the workouts around your fitness level (even if you literally just got off the couch like I did).

The facility is clean, spacious, and well-equipped, offering a near limitless scope of activities and programming. I'm talking about rope climbs, cargo net, jump ropes, rowing, medicine balls, and (my personal favorite) Olympic lifting, all of which ensure every workout is unique and challenges your body in a new and interesting way each time.

I regard fitness as an important aspect of a healthy life. Lynnwood CrossFit has made it both fun and rewarding. I would strongly encourage anyone to check it out.

I was in Lynwood for a few days and wanted to do a drop in. I normally am a little reluctant to drop in since most places don't feel like home, but I was pleasantly surprised with this box. Coach Neno was there every workout I did and was super nice and welcoming. He has a great eye for technique and knowledge base as well! The gym is kept extremely clean which is not always the case at other boxes and everyone from the people at the front desk to the athletes themselves welcome you with open arms and are so friendly! The box made me feel as if I were at home. Thank you guys for some great workouts and laughs!

Best family gym, warm welcoming from everyone. Coaches are very knowledgeable and gives their best in every session.

One of the best gym experiences I've had. The trainers are more concerned with you being able to do the workout, with correct form, and no pain than anywhere else I've ever been. The clientele is friendly and welcoming, and you feel like you are part of a great community. They even have kids classes!

Jesse and all trainers are great. Always adapted the group workouts for me when I was pregnant. Always happy to explain why an exercise should be executed in a specific way as well as educating about nutrition etc. Great atmosphere.

Great coaches
Clean equipment
Awesome workout plans
Friendly people around.

“Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got.
Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot.
Wouldn’t you like to get away?
Sometimes you wanna go…
Where everybody knows your name,
And they’re always glad you came.
You wanna be where you can see,
Our troubles are all the same.
You wanna be where everybody knows your name.”

If you recognize these lyrics from “Cheers” and loved the show, then you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say that Local’s gym (aka LCF) is MY Cheers. The community of athletes and coaches is incomparable. I’ve trained with Jesse since 2007 (pre-LCF) and have been a regular member since 2008 when he founded the gym. Come, train, make great friends and know that EVERYBODY will know your name!

The best fitness experience I can think of. And I mean fitness in the broadest sense - Jesse and the crew truly teach fitness in a way that you as a client get to feel like you're physically ready for anything. Of course the CrossFit programming is killer but he goes above and beyond to create an environment where strength, speed, agility, endurance, and power (and all the other domains that are escaping me) are all important, and my weaknesses are always given attention so they can get BETTER. If you're looking for a new box, this is it. Highly, highly recommend.

This is better than a normal gym membership. Our whole office comes here for Crossfit! Jesse is an awesome trainer with great nutritional knowledge! With every session with him, it makes us better with our physical activity and mental status. Yes! He also had us all sweating by the end of all our session. Which means lipids are being catalysis, thus giving us less body fat. We are planning to continue our session with Crossfit!

I went to this gym last year for 7 months. Jesse is excellent. He is knowledgeable and knows the reason behind each movement. He is also very patient.

Highly recommended!