RC CrossFit

Don’t bother if you’re dropping in. I Called, and sent an email but no one replied. So I drove out just to get turned around.

I am addicted to this box!!! All the coaches are simply amazing and know their stuff!!! I always feel welcomed and pushed to my limits (in a good way)
What got me hooked… I have scoliosis, my whole spine is fused, I have 2 metal rods in my back & bad asthma to top it off. I doubted myself but tried it anyways and thank God I did! The coaches modify everything for me… They don’t baby me they coach me to what my body can do and handle. They listen to me. They correct your form in a heart beat. They don’t let you do a movement unless your form is good. I’ve had trainers at the gym & I always felt like they didn’t listen to me & everything was so cookie cut. So now I see the difference between a gym vs a box & a trainer vs a coach … HUGE DIFFERENCE. In a gym I just did a movement not knowing if I did it right or not and at the box I’m learning. I know if I’m doing something correctly or not. They tell me what to look for what I need to feel etc.
Now I’m doing things I never thought was physically possible with my situation. Your body is so much stronger than your mind.
Thank you RC Crossfit

This was my first box ever, and I have no regrets whatsoever about joining. To be honest, I think it was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life.
One day, after months of thinking about joining a Crossfit box, I looked up a few in my area and found RC Crossfit on the list and decided to check it out that same day. The minute I walked through the door, one of the members (Lisa) greeted me and asked me if I was there to speak with a coach. I was then introduced to Mando and then Cheyne, both of whom were extremely warm, welcoming, and compassionate. Neither of them pushed me to join but rather asked me to watch the class perform the WOD (Work Out of the Day) — and as I stood there gaping at the intensity of the workout and how strong everyone seemed to be, Cheyne cracked jokes with me and made me feel at home. Something about Cheyne immediately made me want to open up and become friends with him, and it made me want to join even more. Instead of going home to think about it, I told Mando that I immediately wanted to sign up, but he asked that I come back and do Baseline (the first WOD I ever did!) before I made a final decision.
A few days later, I returned and performed Baseline with Ivan, another coach at RCCF. I thought I had been in decent shape before joining Crossfit, but as basic as this WOD was… let’s just say that was the day I earned my nickname of Puke-​ahontas :(. Crossfit is intense and hard, but after that first day, I realized that I had so much more potential and wanted to see how much I could improve. The coaches and fellow members push you to your limit, and every day that you do so, you’re further increasing your capabilities and strength. I had my good days and of course some bad ones, but as I consistently came in and practiced my form and improved my strength, I began to see results. I got stronger, leaner, and my mind seemed so much clearer.
When people finish their WOD’s or come in early before the next class begins, they cheer the other members on. Let me tell you, getting yourself prepared to deadlift my PR of 185 lbs for the first time (I never touched a barbell in my life until Crossfit) is ridiculously scary, but I had so many of my friends (and who I now consider my family) surrounding me and motivating me. It’s so invigorating and empowering to have those you love support you to the end.
I love that the coaches pay so much attention to their members. Form is SO IMPORTANT at RCCF — if your form is off, they won’t hesitate to No Rep you. It sucks, but it teaches you to focus on technique and safety rather than the number of reps or how fast you can finish. A lot of other boxes that I had visited had a tendency to only worry about how many reps you could do or the time you finished at, thus jeopardizing your safety. I even got injured and am now blessed with an ugly scar on my leg because of the carelessness of another box! RCCF enjoys working on technique and form with their members as part of the warmup or even before or after the WOD. I usually came early to work on a few things and stayed after to work on even more, and every time, one of the coaches would come and show me what to fix and how to fix it.
After I graduated from UC Riverside, I had to move back home to Orange County. I cried. I actually cried when I had to leave Riverside. I know what you’re thinking — why would anyone be sad about leaving Riverside? I only fell in love so deeply because of the people there, especially the people I met at RCCF. I moved back home heartbroken and bitter, thus forcing me to visit five different boxes in Orange County until I finally found one that I was happy with. RCCF set the bar so high for me with their phenomenal staff, members, coaching techniques, insane WOD’s, and memories that it was so hard to find a box that could even slightly compare. I didn’t find another box like them, but I did find one that I fell in love with for different reasons… but RCCF will always have a special place in my heart.

I somewhat regularly attend a CF gym in San Diego. I had to go to Riverside for work for the week and was looking for a CF gym nearby. I came across RC Crossfit on Unilocal because it had 5 stars. I called and asked if I could jump in on a WOD sometime during the week. One of the coaches answered and I explained my situation to him. He said to come on in anytime.
I showed up in one of the morning classes and was welcomed by one of the other coaches. I gave him the same explanation I did with the other coach. Since I was only in for the week, all I had to do was just sign a physical injury waiver… no fees! These guys hooked me up!
I was treated as if I was a regular member of their gym. I was a little rusty on my hang cleans so one of the coaches took me aside and helped me out with my form. Also, since I was just a visitor, I didn’t expect the coach to write my name down on the white board with the rest of the gym members for the WOD time and 80% push press weight. That made me feel even more welcomed!
Not that this matters for whomever is reading this, but at the end of the WOD, I was talking to one of the coaches who turns out to be a fellow veteran of the same service and military occupational skill (MOS).
I didn’t expect these guys to hook me up, but they did anyway. All three of the coaches are friendly, knowledgeable, and very professional! I’m sure I’ll be visiting again and RC Crossfit will be the only gym in Riverside I’ll be going to… regardless if there’s a visiting fee or not.
I’ll be sure to advertise you guys in San Diego. Thanks again guys!

Thank you RC Crossfit for always giving me great workouts! They know their stuff and ALWAYS make sure your doing things correctly and safely. They push you pass your limits, but can always adjust to your condition. Totally recommend it to any one that is looking to get in to shape and healthy doesn’t matter what your fitness level is. They will truly help you.

RC CrossFit is the best place to go if you want to get into shape. Ivan, Mando and Jared and the best coaches you could have. They take the time to make sure you are doing the workouts correctly. Everyone that I have met have been truly nice and very helpful. Absolutely recommend this box to everyone.

Do you want to change your life?
This is more than just a gym. It’s a way of life. The coaches are amazing, the community is awesome and you will get in the best shape of your life. RC CrossFit offers many different class times. All classes can be scaled to meet any fitness level. They have a large Kid Korner for your kiddos to play in. There’s no excuse! Come try it out.

RC CrossFit is absolutely the best!
I’m not gonna lie, I was nervous the first day I signed up (I know you are too!), but once I got there, everyone was so helpful, and friendly. My new CrossFit family introduced themselves to me, and the Coaches are simply amazing!
They are very well educated, have an amazing amount of experience, and are very prepared to help everyone achieve their goals regardless of your physical fitness level. I wasn’t anywhere near a top athlete when I walked in, but I’m definitely on my way now! They can help you become an amazing athlete, loose weight, get in better shape, and reach just about any goal you have. They really are that good.
The RC CrossFit «box» is very safe, and everything can be modified for you,. yes, YOU! Doesn’t matter if you have a bad back, or bad knees, or are very out of shape,. they know just how to help you! There’s no excuses, RC CrossFit is THE way to get in shape, feel great about your self, boost your confidence, and live a truly fulfilled life with an amazing group of people.
What have you got to lose? (Except a few pounds!) Come on in and join us, you wont regret it! :)

I LOVE this place! Everyone is really motivating and all around just awesome people to be with. Glad I can call RC CrossFit my Box!
The coaches really know their stuff. They are very attentive and are always helping everyone improve in all aspects.