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February 2023 by Kristin Forster
I didn’t do CrossFit before I started coming to IB CrossFit but my husband did and was encouraging me to try it with him. Joe taught me so much! He’s so great at teaching you correct technique, keeping you safe and pushing you at the right pace.I never knew how much I’d love the sport-like elements of CrossFit. What’s awesome is our classes have all levels! You aren’t separated, you simply scale based on your current ability. Everyone works out together, beginner to CrossFit junkie. The community here is like no other place around. A lot of us are military or military spouses but not everyone and the support and comradery here is so strong. Everyone roots for each other, everyone has beers together. It’s the best gym in IB and the best gym I’ve ever gone to.I have had a hard time sticking to workout programs or going to a gym consistently in the past, not here! This place is the perfect combination of challenge, intensity, and fun! Some workouts are grueling but for some reason, they are addicting.I had no confidence with real strength training before Coach Joe. Now, I really enjoy it and like to compete with myself from week to week. I moved here when we were stationed here and knew no one. I met great friends here. Everyone was so welcoming. The CrossFit pros to the person just trying to get back in shape were all welcoming and handing me a beer after a hard workout in a Friday!One huge perk for me is working out outside if I want to! The gym has a hug sliding door so people can workout inside and out and I love being able to workout outside!!! Classes aren’t too big! Everyone gets coaching during every class.I really cant say enough good things! You should try it out!
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August 2022 by Steven H.
Dropped in for the week while visiting Imperial Beach. Joe the owner replied very quickly to emails and was very welcoming to visitors. Well equipped and very friendly gym. They also focus a lot on good form and technique. Will definitely be back next time we visit.
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April 2022 by Bruce Stanley
Solid spot! Joe was super cool and welcoming! The box and the environment gave me and old school feel and I dig it. If I’m back in IB I will definitely be back!
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February 2022 by Nancy Wallis
Customer service has gotten better. Stock assortment seems to have narrowed. The Mervyns building it's is just too small and the aisles are narrow but all that being said they do a heck of a job!!!
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July 2021 by Lindsay C.
I've trained with Joe for a few years now and followed him from a previous gym in Chula to IB where he opened up this new box. I've continue to be a a part of IBCF because of the quality of coaching and environment the other cross fitters provide. If your goal is to become a better athlete this is the place for you. Especially if you're a lady and want to work out with other strong a** women who are going to encourage you, this is the place. Don't be intimidated, everything can be modified and Joe really knows how to teach you proper form, which IS SO IMPORTANT IN A COACH! In a single workout you'll see people who have been doing CrossFit for years, and some who have never picked up a barbell in their life. As Joe tells my lazy a** "get your a** to the gym!"
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July 2021 by Rae K.
If you told me I'd be a cross-fitter, ever, I would have dismissed you immediately. However, I was in desperate need of a consistent workout routine amid the pandemic, and little did I know I was also in need of community. When I started I had no clue what I was doing and it was terrifying, but Coach Joe is the epitome of what a 'coach' should be. He will meet you where you're at, help you progressively improve, and push you when you need it most (which is always). He provides guidance on form to proactively mitigate stress and pain. A word of forewarning - once you sign that waiver, you're signing your body and mind up for immense challenges, but also for vast growth and outcomes.
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July 2021 by Maddie M.
I first pulled up to the gym and debated taking a u-turn because I almost became incontinent at the sight of Joe, the owner and sole-operator of the gym. He's not your average 5'4 musclehead. He looks like he would eat you, spit you out, then eat you again just because he can. But I tightened my pelvic floor and entered the gym. I told myself I would just join for one month to get in shape during COVID, then find a gym closer to home. But that was almost a year ago and now I'm 31 weeks pregnant and Joe has helped me have an active, healthy pregnancy. He is the most knowledgeable coach I've ever come across and pays attention to everyone ensuring proper body mechanics and technique. Whether it's your first or 50th time at the gym, it feels like family and I'm so thankful for the community.
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June 2021 by Bertie Dotson
The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming! They do NOT lie when they say the classes are high intensity! Manager is doing an incredible job running the gym. no complaints at all!
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April 2021 by Douglas Bynum
I've had an incredible experience here.
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June 2020 by Mandy M.
We were in town and wanted to do a quick workout! Joe, the owner, was fantastic and so welcoming. He has a great teaching style that is combined with humor, passion and helping you do movements with the best technique. They are now operating under the name Imperial Beach CrossFit and social media has the number to the owner, however, the workout posted on the F3 website was correct. Regardless, I highly recommend dropping in and if you live here, joIning the community! Thanks for a great experience experience!
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November 2019 by Rosalind J.
I canceled my membership back in July. I was told I would be charged for August since I canceled halfway through the month. I received an email stating that my payment for September was canceled. Then I was charged for October. I emailed the owner with no response. I emailed the owner a second time and he said he would look at my account that day. I never heard back. I sent another follow up email a week later, again with no response. Now we are in November and I was just changed AGAIN. I have been charged twice now when I canceled back in July. I sent the owner another email with no reply. Now I am trying to contact him through Facebook and Instagram to get him to acknowledge my issue and reimburse me the $400 he now owes me. I am highly upset at how this gym handles their finances. They clearly don't care about taking care of mistakes they have made. The fact that they don't seem phased at all by continuing to charge someone who left 4 months ago is insane to me. I have to cancel my card just to get the payments to stop. Though they still owe me for 2 months. I wouldn't recommend this gym unless you intend to just lose money after you leave.
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June 2019 by Beatriz C.
Great environment and coaches! This gym is so much more than just fitness! It's self development being facilitated by supporting intelligent coaches! 10/10 would go again! They also do drop ins!
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January 2019 by Emelie S.
I am SO glad my first experience with crossfit was at F3! If you are at all worried about being intimidated, not being able to keep up, or hurting yourself, you can leave those worries behind if you decide to walk through their doors. At F3 they not only acknowledge that you have a whole life outside the gym, they understand how life is about the whole experience, and how those experiences interplay, and it isn't just about the isolated time you spend with them.
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November 2018 by Sarah Pollard
Moving to a new city meant moving to a new CrossFit gym for me, and I was very particular about what I wanted and expected out of a gym. Imperial Beach CrossFit had great reviews and good options for payments, especially when one needs to freeze a membership. But let me tell ya, the best part about this gym is the welcoming and encouraging atmosphere Danny creates. Regardless of your fitness level or skills, he makes you feel important and ensures your needs are met in order to get the most out of the work outs. More importantly, he is truly invested in each member by helping them map out and achieve their goals. It's a positive and nurturing environment; come on out and experience it!
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November 2018 by Courtney Bailey
Best gym with the best workouts! The staff truly care about your progress and are with you every step of the way. My favorite part of my day is my time in this gym!
