CrossFit Aptos — Local services in Capitola

The quick read: an awesome CrossFit if you are making your way through Santa Cruz/Aptos or looking for a new box and fitness challenge. From the coaches to the members everyone is ALWAYS extremely welcoming. There’s nothing worse then getting “vibed” out when you walk into a new place. The workouts are dynamic and always fun with a clear focus on building functional fitness for everyday use outside of the gym. They also offer a ton of class times to fit a busy schedule, there’s not much more you could ask for from a great CrossFit.

The long read: I’ve been doing CrossFit for a while now at a pretty high level, but I travel Often for work, so finding a great CrossFit to drop into is always top on my list once I arrive. CrossFit Aptos has become my go to in Santa Cruz county when I head home for the holidays and spring visits. It’s always easy to find the class schedule, the workout, or if I’ve had a question, I’ve always gotten an email response with the detail I needed. That’s huge. I’ve skipped by other gyms for that alone.

The coaches and members are always welcoming, ask where I’m from or how I’ve been, and are super supportive and fun to workout with. They never fail to make me feel like I’m home every time I visit. It’s clear they are much more than just a place to work out. They are focused on building a community and offer members nutrition tips, and other skill building opportunities that not all places do. This is what helps keep you coming back no matter how sore or hard a workout was. The community is addictive.

The workouts are always great. A mix of cardio with barbell work focused on building functional fitness. All the coaches pay close attention to form to make sure members are safe and are always there for the added encouragement when all you want to do is give up. Members seem to range from all skill levels from newbies to seasoned vets.

It’s also worth mentioning their location. Tucked in little Aptos, it can seem out of the way, but I highly suggest it over other locations in town. After class take the time to head down to sea cliff beach for a walk or run the amazing stairs. Or walk across the road and up into the red wood forest of Nicene Marks, it’s gorgeous. There are also plenty of food options and coffee shops within reach after class.

If it’s not obvious, I’m a fan and would highly suggest CrossFit Aptos to anyone looking to build their fitness with a great group of like...

Plain and simple: this is a great gym! I have tried many types of gyms over the years and Crossfit Aptos is by far the best fit. I've been a part of the community for 8 years now and I still look forward to class everyday. The coaches are great, the people are great, and the workouts are fun and challenging. No matter what level of fitness your are at, or injury you may be managing, coaches can tailor the daily the workouts to fit your needs. If you are looking for a highly supportive and welcoming community that provides a great workout this...

Cross Fit Aptos has been a blessing to me since joining. Everyone is very supportive and helpful. The workouts are great and they change them up for my needs. I'm able to do things I never thought I could do after two knee replacements, being out of shape and being older. When I tell people I'm doing Cross Fit I've heard that I should be careful not to get hurt. All of the trainers are the best at explaining and reexplaining what is right for me. I've brought in 2 friends so far and they're loving it too. Samantha and all of the...