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At CrossFit Anazao, members find a supportive environment that caters to both fitness beginners and those managing injuries.
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I always enjoy Edgars classes. He is very energetic, motivating, and touches base with every athlete during class. Edgar ensures athletes are performing movements correctly and provides alternatives for limitations. Great job 👍
It was good!
This was my first workout. Ben was very engaged giving me encouragement, pointers and immediate feedback to make sure that I safely got the most out of the workout.
Always a fun time. Great energy and awareness of everyone’s abilities
Today was great. The coach had a well-planned workout that kept things moving and challenging without feeling overwhelming. I loved the enthusiasm everyone brought to the session at CrossFit Anazao - it created this energetic vibe that made pushing through each exercise easier. There was constant encouragement and help from both the coach and other members, whether it was spotting form, offering tips, or just cheering each other on. That sense of community and support really stood out and made the workout not just effective but enjoyable.
Very joyful super positive energy he really pushes you when he knows you got it!!!
Edgar is one of the good guys in life. Always smiling, positive, and upbeat. He makes the gym fun and has a way of coaching that puts you at ease with your personal shortcomings. He checks on everyone and genuinely cares. Rock star status!
Jeremy is great coach. Brings great energy to class and knowledge to each movement.
Always positive, kind, encouraging,and helpful in getting me to get the movements right.
Coach Des is a very caring person & coach who helps us all push ourselves to do our best without crossing over to injury. Thanks, Des, for your support!
Great first class, very friendly and Ben introduced me to everyone on the first day. Felt very welcome, considering I haven't done CrossFit in years. Coaches were inviting as well! Nice joint
I recently joined Ben’s gym after training at other CrossFit gyms for a while, and honestly, this place feels different — in the best way possible. Ben is so much more than just a gym owner. He’s present, encouraging, and genuinely invested in everyone’s progress. He and the rest of the coaching team are always on the floor, giving feedback, helping with form, and making sure every athlete gets the support they need. You can tell they truly care about people, not just performance. From the first day, Ben made me feel welcome and part of the community. The workouts are challenging and smartly programmed, but it’s Ben’s energy, attention to detail, and passion — along with the dedication of his coaching staff — that make you want to keep showing up. I’m so glad I made the switch!
Coach Cindy is an amazing motivator and encourages each person to keep pushing. She also takes the time to break down each movement which makes it easier to master new skills
Ben is always very knowledgeable and prepared to help me with any modifications I might need. He is also extremely encouraging and helps me to feel motivated to keep coming back. With Ben's help, I keep making PRs and have surprised myself with what I can do. Thanks, Ben!
As always, an excellent class! Feeling very supported and motivated, and above all, confident knowing that he’s always there, paying attention to every detail to help us improve our technique. Thank you to Ben today, and thanks to everyone for always making our training sessions the best.
Gabby is always helpful and patient. She is willing to help you learn new movements and leads by showing you. She’s a great coach!
In addition to Des’s incredible technical knowledge she also knows her athletes personal strengths and weaknesses so well that she can quickly tell anyone what their adaptations should be to improve as well as push their strengths hard so they can continue to improve those as well.
What a fun partner Wod today! Love it and Ben was great! Always fun dropping in while I am in town.
Cindy did great! Her demonstrations of the moves were helpful. I also like that she coaches, points us to the correct form to prevent injury.
Thanks for the help.
Class was great! I love the attention to technique. Those small changes here and there are really impactful. I also love how there are different options for different levels of fitness and certain injuries. I have a knee injury and have to be mindful of certain movements, instead of having to skip out on certain exercises all together I'm always given other options whether its tweaking my form, frequency, or given another exercise option that still focuses on the area but not as intense. Looking forward to the next class!
I love having Des coach. The 330 class is a beast that requires a strong voice to rally the athletes and simmer down some the shenanigans to allow everyone to get a quality workout in and still have fun. I usually need an extra push and second guess my workout choices, and Des is always there to say, "you got this!" She has the ability to run a class of 1 or a class of 20 with ease- or at least she makes it look easy! CFA is lucky to have you :)
Des was amazing as always. She kept checking in and encouraging me throughout the workout. She gave me positive feedback to make my lifts better and help.woth cycling. I always look forward to her classes. Des is a natural coach and it shows.
Very helpful, and patient with having some new faces in the group this morning. Gabby was in a great mood and very positive. I had a great workout this morning. Definitely something different out of my wheelhouse . I sincerely appreciate being able to come workout with your group this morning
Edgar is a great coach
Desiree is a complete coach! She leads the class with her skills and knowledge. She knows your training level and helps you to get the most benefits out of your workouts.
Thank you, Gabby, for your exceptional support today! Your dedication to ensuring everyone understood how to properly perform the deadlift was greatly appreciated. Your patience in explaining the technique and checking in with each person about how they felt during the workout made a significant difference. Your attention to detail and care truly stood out, creating a supportive and encouraging environment for all of us.
Awesome workout—coach Ben kept it super positive and made sure we could scale both the movements and the workload.
Great teaching skills very fun coach
Coach was attentive to everyone in the class and very aware of who was doing what at all times. She encourages and challenges each athlete yet gives gentle criticism to help them improve.
Thanks for the suggestion on extra warmups for my shoulder today!
We had a packed class, which tends to be difficult to keep organized but Ben were able to make sure everyone didn't feel left out. He pays attention to details and remains present, which is helpful for us
Best class everrrrr! Although Martin smelled bad
Very knowledgeable and motivatng
We love dropping in here. The coaches are great and so helpful.
1st class back in 3 weeks. Coach made sure I eased in well and had a good workout. Thanks coach!
Des always takes good care of me. She adapts workout to compensate my limitations while still being a challenge for me
Edgar did great today. There was a lot to get through and he managed the time well. He was the most confident I’ve seen him to date. Great job, Edgar!
Ben does a fantastic job at explaining the workout and reviewing each movement. He’s very attentive to each person while, as a class, are working on each step of a movement to ensure proper form. He is quick to help you adjust and lets you know when you’ve got it right! He’s quick to call you out and say what you did great at. Like “ Heather, nice fast elbows, or “great catch” or “nice shrug”! That’s the stuff that keeps a person motivated and knowing that they’re doing it right! He has such a great attitude and is full of jokes that makes the atmosphere fun no matter how hard the workout may be. He really cares about each person and is very passionate at what he does. It defiantly shows in his coaching style. I enjoy watching him help people be better and being a cheerleader that makes you want to be better!
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I really enjoy classes when Desi is the coach, you can always depend on her showing up for you 100%. She engages and encourages every single person in the class and pays close attention to make sure you’re doing all the movements correctly and safely. She also is great at knowing what’s working for you and what isn’t so you’re able to alter the workout in a way that allows you to still get a great session but also not discouraging you the the point of quitting. She always brings her A game to coaching and she expects you to also bring yours!
Such a great class.
Great! Friendly and effective, and corrected my rowing form, which is greatly appreciated. I felt like I had great coaching today:)
Ben did great! He and his staff made me feel welcome and motivated me to be there! The attention to detail and interaction made me feel good about my first experience at this CrossFit gym! HUGE shout out to Ben and his staff at Crossfit Anazao!
It was amazing 🤩
Ben went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable! He adjusted my work out and did frequent check in’s to make sure I was successful!
I have dropped in a few times at Crossfit Anazao, and the coaches and members are always welcoming. I appreciate the time and attention Coach Ben takes to break down and demonstrate the movements. He gives great cues and understands the delicate balance of challenging members with meeting them where they are at on any given day. Thanks for the hospitality Coach Ben and CF Anazao members!
Ben is very helpful and kind. When an exercise is hard for me, he always takes the time to explain and helps me find a way to do it. He makes me feel comfortable and confident in class. I really enjoy learning and appreciate all the help!
Heather has helped me sooo much with my techniques. She always has some small modification for me to make with the various lifts that make such a big difference. Just something like "try pointing your toes out a little more" or "try this to engage your lats more". When I'm in the middle of a tough set, im not always super receptive to instruction but Heather always presents the instruction in such a way that I understand and so that I know she is only trying to make me better. I always enjoy Heather's classes very much.
Ben always shows us the correct way to do the exercises. He checks to make sure each person is doing okay. Ben is such a wonderful caring coach. He is always very encouraging!!
I appreciate how Ben always keeps the energy in class high!
Great instruction and walk through of the movements. Very friendly coaching and class!
Friendly....took time to address proper form. Encouraging and engaging.
Lauren did a great job. It was my first time back to crossfit in probably 6 years, and she really helped me get back into the groove. I was struggling with an injury and she helped me modify the workout so I could finish and it still be challenging💯💯
Thanks for an excellent class!
Heather did a great job making sure everyone was keeping the proper form and completing the exercises correctly!
Loved the class!!! Jeremy was super patient, engaging and extremely knowledgeable! His experience was apparent throughout the session! It's funny, the class kicked my butt, but his style made it flo to the point that I didn't realize we were done and thought there was another round! 😂 😆 😂 I will definitely recommend you guys to others in our community! Thanks again!!!
It was a great experience! I loved the class!!
Great! Motivational and great instruction!
Appreciated the insight on technique. Looking forward to matching technique to strength.
I liked how it was short but hard, but not in a way that's in the realm of being great.
Des always pushes you to what she knows you can do! Thank you!
Heather can be counted on to always bring positive energy and great feedback to her classes. I especially like her critique on form during the skill sessions. She always makes sure that everyone has a plan before the WOD and checks in after to see if you hit your goals. 💪
Coach Cindy is awesome! She motivates me to push through workouts and always suggests “add more weight to that bar, that looked too easy” making me come out of my comfort zone and feeling more confident in myself.
I always love when Ben is coaching! I trust him and he knows what I am capable of. I tend to underestimate myself so I need him to push me and I know he will do it safely. He's never been wrong. :)
Edgar is the best! 10/10. Would recommend!
Ben did better than Lloyd Braun and I if he continues he may earn a waterpik! I liked the help with the rowing technique and practicing the race car start.
Great, as always. Pushed me to do a weight I wasn’t confident about doing.
She did good she worked with me and showed me how to do it and gave me pointers
Killing it as always! Motivates me to push harder and not leave in the middle of class. Engages everyone during workouts!
He was great, he did a great job at leading us and showing us the the way and techniques of the exercises, and showing us how many reps and the amount of wight for each rep suggested for are strengths and weaknesses,he also keep the class entering be communicating with us and making the workout enjoyable, he also strongly encourages us and leads us to are goal,so to Ben and all the coaches, thank you, alot.
Coach Lauren always does an amazing job pushing and cheering on her athletes during the metcon! She also does an amazing job explaining and demonstrating movements!
Ben had a full class this morning and did very well watching everyone's form and correcting if needed (including myself!), coming up with scaling options for anyone who needed it, while keeping everyone on task and on time. Workout was great as always! Thanks Ben!
Really helped me push after being out for a bit.
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