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Croga Fitness
1547 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, United States
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Ki
Review №1

So far I’ve only gone to the three training classes that you take before you go to the real group classes. Communication to set up these classes was a breeze. Once in the training classes, I felt like I received a very thorough explanation on how to correctly do all of the lifts. I felt like I received a great sample of what the regular group classes would feel like.The only thing I wish I would have asked before going was whether or not there was a few for the three training classes. There is. I had no problem paying because the coach was really excellent and I felt like I learned a lot.

De
Review №2

Best CrossFit gym I have been a member of. The coaches care about injury prevention and are always there to help your with your form. They are super friendly and care about their members.

Ra
Review №3

I joined croga to help me 1. Get in a good workout in an hour since my schedule has been insane 2. Feel confident going into any class they offer knowing that there are well educated coaches to critique and watch my form and 3. To learn new techniques while sweating like a beast and enjoying every second of it. While there may be many CrossFit and functional gyms out there, I highly recommend you take the time to try this place out and get the awesome feeling I get when in the class. Everyone is super friendly and they come from all walks of life just trying to better their wellness.

Ma
Review №4

A welcoming atmosphere and the trainers are incredibly flexible with multiple ranges of fitness. I don’t give reviews to many places but this place is the 🐝’s knees if you want to get in shape.

St
Review №5

Best community I have ever been to. I have lost weight, Gained strength and best friends.

Jo
Review №6

Amazing community and coaches! 💪☘️

Zu
Review №7

Best gym experience Ive ever been a part of. David (owner) has cultivated an environment that is fun, inclusive, and friendly, starting with an excellent staff. Always feel good during and after my sessions and highly recommend this gym.

Ch
Review №8

Great Box, Great Community.

Be
Review №9

This is a top notch facility!

Fe
Review №10

Very nice gym. Small gym. Coaches are very knowledgeable coaches and very friendly. I dropped in during my business trip and I will definitely drop by again.

Da
Review №11

My wife and I dropped in to the 9:30 class last Friday. The coach was great! He led the class and made us feel very welcome. The athletes in the class were super friendly too! They gave us awesome recommendations for lunch and places to see while we were in town. Great community!

Do
Review №12

Ive been to this box on 2 trips now and I love coming here! The community is super welcoming and the programming/coaching is awesome. Every time Im in the bay area this is my home away from home. Cant recommend enough!!!

We
Review №13

Sorry, but Ive never even heard of this business before, much less been to it.

Ro
Review №14

Who should do CrossFit at Croga?Everyone.If you told me that a year ago I would have laughed. I believed many of the generalizations of people who do Crossfit and Crossfit gyms. Id get hurt, I couldnt keep up, the gym wouldnt be welcoming if I wasnt capable of doing the workout like everyone else, etc. Turns out none of that is true aboutCrossfit but particularly not true at Croga.First off, the coaches are great. They are dedicated, smart, and caring. The owner, Coach Dave, has extensive knowledge and applies it to everyone who walks in the door every time. He will always work with you to modify the workout so that you can move along with everyone else, but more importantly, improve your strength and ability to move. And as time goes on you will find yourself stronger, faster, healthier, and happier.Second, the mobility workout here is fantastic. I joke that I come for the workout but stay for the mobility and stretching. I have never felt more nimble and free moving than after six months here. I always feel refreshed, very rarely do I get sore or achey, and overall I just feel more energized and able to relax and be comfortable in my own skin and wherever I go and whatever I do.Last, the community here is awesome. Everyone is friendly and up for a good time. When the clock starts its game time but before and after that its a family atmosphere. There are moms and dads, grandparents, college students, seniors in high school, all walks of life. No gym-timidation to worry about.So if you havent done Crossfit, try it. Give it a few tries. Log your workouts and watch yourself improve, but better yet feel yourself improve and change for the better.Thanks Coach Dave and crew for the continuing great experience!

Da
Review №15

Went in for a trial class. It was super fun. Absolutely loved it. Everyone in the class pushed me. Hands down, one of the best community based Crossfit gyms in the area.Thanks for having me. Last but not the least, coach Rudy is awesome. He really knows what he is doing.

Ni
Review №16

Ive been to almost 30 CrossFit gyms and Croga is easily my favorite. The first time I walked in the door, it was clear that they were focused on building a positive, supportive, and inclusive community with no ego. Theres no hierarchy of athletes and youll never get lost or go unnoticed. The workouts are well designed and can be adapted to any skill or intensity level. You WILL get stronger and leaner.

Ni
Review №17

I dropped in on Croga when I was in town visiting family over the holidays. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, and the programming was excellent! I was impressed at the community and each of the members made me feel welcome in their gym. 10/10 would recommend!

Ch
Review №18

Great community, great workouts! I was dragged here by my boyfriend nearly two years ago and have stayed because its awesome! Its not nearly as intimidating as some other crossfit gyms and the coaches make sure everything is accessible for various fitness levels. All and all a great time :)

CJ
Review №19

Small gym, but class sizes are also small, so the individual attention from coaches is incredible. Coaches are all friendly and helpful, but also talented athletes who are willing to put in extra time and effort to get you to your next level. Theyve built an incredible community and hold regular events outside the gym. If you want to have fun, make friends, and get stronger and fitter, this is the place.

Ji
Review №20

Cróga is my home away from home! The coaches are all dedicated, knowledgeable, supportive, and fun! Their passion for fitness and the members is obvious. The members are awesome, encouraging, and helpful. Everyone tries their best, which always inspires me to do the same. Even though I was intimidated by CrossFit at first, I gave it a shot and its changed my life in so many positive ways.

Ph
Review №21

Training, working out, lifting weights, running, swimming, etc. I tried it all individually and just couldnt get myself to keep up the interest after a few weeks. CrossFit however has me hooked. The community, the coaches, everyone involved are fantastic and they keep you coming back. There are lots of CrossFit boxes (as they call the gyms) out there, and each have their own way of doing things. Some more individually, some only in class-form, some with very little coaching and some with over-coaching. However, if you are interested in starting or doing crossfit, I would highly recommend choosing Cróga CrossFit. This box has extremely knowledgeable, friendly coaches as well as a great bunch of people who train there. Simply put, this is a fabulous community that all help and push you in your training! You are not judged on the how much you can lift or how fast you can go, but by the effort you put in. Rest assured, the coaches do their best to get you outperform what you THOUGHT was your limit. They use their knowledge and experience to get you do do the movements properly and efficiently. So, if you take the coaches advice and try and push yourself, your fitness will improve fast! When people finish a workout at the box, instead of leaving, they walk around encouraging other members to finish, which I feel sets this box aside from others as being pure awesome! Everyone there wants each person to improve as best they can. I could not see myself doing CrossFit anywhere other than here! Keep up the good work Cróga!!!

we
Review №22

Love this place. I checked out all the other gyms in the area (theres a lot!) and Croga really stood out. The coaches and members are all supportive and encouraging. Its a small space but so are the class sizes so you get lots of attention from the coaches. Its also easy to hear the feedback theyre giving you when they are no more than 20 ft away from you at all times compared to the bigger gyms. Lots of fun events and activities outside of the gym as well!

St
Review №23

Ive been coming to Croga for 4 years now and its not only got me into great shape but Ive made amazing friends too. For anyone looking for a fun place to push yourself while having a great community to support you then this is the place.

Je
Review №24

Awesome trainers, awesome clients. I am not the fittest person but made to feel welcomed and comfortable. They are great at watching your form and making sure you stay safe.

Ku
Review №25

Amazing space to do crossfit, the coaches are really dedicated and supportive in reaching my goals. The community is super awesome.

Na
Review №26

This place is exactly what you want in a Crossfit gym. Small classes, amazing coaches with extensive knowledge and super friendly members. If youre looking for something different and effective for a workout, I highly recommend giving this place a shot.

Tr
Review №27

From the minute I walked in the door at Croga Ive felt welcomed, challenged, and supported to pursue my own personal health and fitness goals.I was someone who grew up playing team sports and loved the feeling of working hard along side your teammate, encouraging them to push through their perceived limits, and occasionally picking each other up when we fail. Ive experienced all of these same feelings at Croga and feel so fortunate to have found such an amazing community of like-minded people. While the gym space might be small, theres a huge amount of love, support, and passion overflowing from its doors.

Ma
Review №28

Several years back I was a regular at my gym, working out 4-5 days a week every week. I never went near the barbells or benches, leaving that for the guys and sticking with my workout of elliptical, leg machines and dumbbells. After I had my first kid (over 4 years ago), I completely stopped going to the gym. I have been wanting to get back into shape, but didnt have the motivation to do it. My husband had been a member of Croga for almost a year once he finally convinced me to go. Like a lot of women, I was scared off by the thought of it and thought it was something just guys should do. I was wrong!I am now on my 3rd month as a member and really enjoy it. Its great motivation to have a coach training you during your entire work out, and to have a group of people going through the same work out as you. Coach Dave is great at teaching you proper techniques and never pushes you to do something you dont feel comfortable with (I definitely have a few adaptions in place for some of my workouts and thats totally okay). I would definitely recommend Croga to anyone interested in getting a great workout! And they even have a free introductory class - youve got nothing to lose!

Al
Review №29

All of the coaches and members at Croga create an environment that can welcome anyone whether youre brand new to CrossFit or a vet. Ive only been attending for a month and a half, but I already felt like I was apart of their family within my first week! One thing I feel that makes CrossFit Croga stand out from most other boxes is the time spent at the beginning of each class doing mobility, preparing all muscle groups for the workout, and reviewing all movements of the workout.

Ar
Review №30

Croga is the best!! This box was my first and best experience with CF. I thought I was in shape before coming here, but quickly realized how much room I had for improvement just after my first day. The coaches are ALL wonderful, knowledgable, motivated, and funny. The community is diverse which I love--I met a lot of great people here.I moved out of the area so Im no longer a frequent member (unfortunately!) but I always make it a point to attend as many classes as I can when Im back in San Jose to visit my parents. Definitely check out this box!

Mi
Review №31

I met the owners Dave and Kelly socially and they encouraged me to try Croga. I have a friend who went there a few years ago and she had amazing results, so I was curious to give it a whirl and see what it was all about.I just finished my no sweat first month trial and am hooked! I look forward to the workouts and am constantly challenged. Im pushed to limits I would never do working out on my own. The trainers are very attentive and helpful in explaining what each movement does for the body and how to correctly perform them safely. Cody (coach) is super patient and Justin (coach) is excellent at technical explanations. Dave is the bomb and has contagious energy and makes the whole experience awesome for everyone.I was pleasantly surprised to experience all of the comradery and support among the members. People at Croga are encouraging and friendly. One of the house rules is no egos. Im a dog lover and also have enjoyed meeting some furry friends who visit the gym.Best part of all is that I have a lot more energy and feel and look stronger.If you do try it, definitely measure and do before-and-after pics because the results happen quickly. Do it!

Ka
Review №32

They make it feel like family.

Kc
Review №33

Highly recommend. Great coaching, community, equipment

An
Review №34

Dave and the Croga coaches are awesome and theyve built a really fun environment. There are always lots of group events with serious team spirit. I really like that they stress movement specific warmups and mobility for the major movements in each WOD. Dave and Cody are super knowledgeable and attentive in helping improve your technique. They helped me make major progress on olympic lifts in gymnastics in just a few months.

El
Review №35

Fitness has a whole new meaning since starting at Croga. I am not only fitter physically, but mentally and emotionally as well! The staff at Croga are amazing! They make sure you have correct form and they make working out so much fun! The people are wonderful...all ages from 15 to 60+! The atmosphere is infectious! Looking forward to more great workouts at Croga!

Ka
Review №36

Croga Crossfit is amazing! High intensity workouts by highly skilled coaches! Each and every workout is Great! Highly recommmend!

Al
Review №37

Ive been working out for quite a while, and over the years Croga has been far and away my favorite place to exercise. The coaching staff is extremely knowledgeable and practically know the limits of your body better than you do; how far to push you, when you should rest, what kind of treatment and injury needs, and specific instruction about improving form. From a technical perspective, Ive been learning something new and pushing my body in a way I never knew it could move or how strong I could be just from the encouragement of the coaches and community.Community is so strongly emphasized at Croga that its impossible to leave without someone making you laugh. Ive had so much fun at all of the classes and been motivated by other people that I dread when I have to go workout solo. I cant thank Dave enough for creating that kind of environment. Even when I dont have any mental motivation to exercise that day, I still get a fantastic workout and get to spend time with charismatic and fun-loving people. Its really been a gift to be a part of, so thank you for that Croga! I cant even express how much I appreciate you guys!

Pr
Review №38

I have been a coach at Croga for almost 3 years. I have trained and coached at several other gyms, but the community feel and the dedication Dave, the owner, puts into the gym is unmatched in my experience. Dave is continually looking for ways to improve the member experience and quality of coaching at Croga. Community events and fundraisers are frequent and support the tight knit and welcoming community. Although I have a full time job now and my schedule does not allow me to make it into Croga as much as I would like, I still continue to coach Wednesday evenings because the community and environment Dave has created at Croga is that great and I intend to continue to stay apart of it as long as I can.

Me
Review №39

Finding the Croga family has changed our lives. We tried 5 other Crossfit gyms in the South Bay and were disappointed every time. At Croga you are not just another face in the crowd, you are a part of their awesome community and family. They push you to be the best you can be in and out of the box. Coach Dave ALWAYS has a smile on his face and will be your number one fan while working out. He has employed the best coaches who care not only about your workout but also your health and wellbeing. This box is truly a family and is such a positive place to come during the week. I cannot say enough about Croga... its just the best!

Sa
Review №40

Croga is awesome!! I went to a Crossfit in Pittsburgh, PA before I moved here to Cali and I quickly noticed that I learned more at Croga in less time than I had learned at my previous Crossfit. I am now able to lift heavier weight because I have proper form and I have really learned whats right and wrong in lifting. Coach Dave is an awesome coach and leader and his wife Kelly (they own Croga) is kind and strong. They make a great team and make you feel very comfortable. All of the coaches are fantastic. And the people who attend classes are some of the nicest, funniest, and hardest working Crossfitters you may ever meet! Definitely, check out Croga. I am so glad I did!

Se
Review №41

Nice gym!!! Been going for years.

pm
Review №42

My initial worry about Crossfit was being in a large class with little to no personal instruction on the movements but still paying the personal coaching prices. At Croga, the classes are smaller and the coaches are very in tune with their members abilities and spend time each class going over the movements no matter how long you have been doing crossfit. Dave, Kelly and all the coaches are very approachable and if you have questions or just want to talk crossfit they are very good at taking time after the classes to be available.I recommend stopping by and trying this gym out...they offer a FREE into class.

Ka
Review №43

Croga is one of the few places that Ive ever been comfortable with. Ive been heavy all my life and every time I get started somewhere I end up quitting because Im either tired of the ridicule, or feeling judged about how I look when Im doing exercises, or hearing questions about why Im even there. I was really nervous about starting Crossfit and kept making the excuse about how I needed to lose weight to start it - then one day, I just sucked it up and emailed Dave. He convinced me that anyone can do Crossfit, and so I showed up to my first class and I loved it. Its still hard for me to stay motivated, even a year later - but when its been months and I havent been in and I feel guilty, no matter what members are there, and no matter whos coaching I feel supported. I hadnt shown up for about three months (excuses, excuses), and I was panicking over going back and I was nervous and almost didnt go - but my sister convinced me to go back and all I had to do was make it to the door to understand that I have nothing to worry about. I walked in and it was like I never left. They didnt ask where I had been, comment on how I look bigger, make me feel ashamed for not taking care of myself or eating whatever or what I thought was more important than showing up. The coaches and members at Croga make me feel supported and push me to want to be proud of myself.

Ni
Review №44

Really awesome coaches that keep me going as Im gasping for breathing. The gym is clean and functional and the WODs are scaled masterfully.

Ju
Review №45

Great atmosphere, clean facility, welcoming community.

St
Review №46

Great coaches and a friendly supportive environment.

Cu
Review №47

Awesome coaches and members.

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  • Address:1547 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, United States
  • Site:http://crogafitness.com/
  • Phone:+1 408-533-8093
Categories
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness center
Working hours
  • Monday:7–10am
  • Tuesday:8–10am
  • Wednesday:5am–7:30pm
  • Thursday:5am–7:30pm
  • Friday:5am–8pm
  • Saturday:5am–7:30pm
  • Sunday:5am–7:30pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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  • Membership required:Yes
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