WHAT OUR Members SAY.
As an out-of-towner, I love dropping into CrossFit Sweat Shop in Walnut Creek! Nabil, the owner, is fantastic—his coaching has seriously leveled up my lifts with personalized tips and encouragement. The gym is clean, well-equipped, and the community is super welcoming, making every visit feel like home. The workouts are challenging and fun, keeping me coming back. Highly recommend for anyone passing through!
I wish I could give it more stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I joined CFSS a few years ago and really got serious over the last two. The more I've invested, the better it has gotten - it's been a transformative experience in my life. The community is what makes it special and what makes me come back every day - the coaches care deeply, and so do all the folks I work out with every day. It's also very welcoming place, even if you're just beginning your fitness journey.
Hands down the best gym in the East Bay Area with the most challenging & varied workouts! With no judgement and fully adaptable approach to fitness. It helped me build skills and strength I never thought possible.
The coaches are amazing, especially Nabil-He’s incredibly motivating and always encouraging us to get better and better. The Sweatshop community is super supportive and fun to be around. I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a place to get fitter,stronger and definitely happier!
The coaches are amazing, especially Nabil-He’s incredibly motivating and always encouraging us to get better and better. The Sweatshop community is super supportive and fun to be around. I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a place to get fitter,stronger and definitely happier!
CrossFit Sweat Shop is such a special place! I have been coming 2-4 times a week for the last year or so. There is so much to love about this place. The instructors are very supportive and attentive, and always ready to provide modifications. Class sizes can vary, but they never feel overcrowded. The owners Nabil and Helen have done a fantastic job at creating a space where everyone is welcome, from seasoned gym rats to total beginners. I love how sometimes instructors will organize free community events like a Saturday morning run. But the very best part? All of the other badass women that inspire me to lift more and train harder <3
Great workouts and great coaching!
Response from the owner 21:16 31 May 23
Thanks so much Elizabeth! 
I started coming here about a year ago after a knee injury. My physical therapist recommended Helen, who is one of the owners. Helen is amazing! I can’t recommend her enough. She’s tough, but in such an encouraging and kind way, and because she knows my limits better than I do. I love working with her. My knee is stronger and pain-free. If you are looking for a place to train, look no further. It’s one of the best investments I’ve made for my health. Thank you Helen!
Response from the owner 17:42 21 Mar 25
Thank you so much Jill! It's been awesome watching your progress in such a relatively short amount of time. Keep up the great work! 
Joining Crossfit sweatshop gym was one of the best investments I made. People say 30s are hard but I have never felt more energetic and strong like this ever before thanks to this gym. I have to thank coach Nabil and all other coaches for all the support and guidance. They are detail oriented and spend time with each person to correct our form and to push our limits. The atmosphere there is energetic and motivating.
I had never tried CrossFit until I visited CrossFit Sweat Shop and I have never regretted the decision to join this Organization of Fitness enthusiasts. The owners, trainers & community have been 100% supportive, professional & kind. If you have fitness goals and are thinking about trying CrossFit, no matter your age or current fitness level - consider giving CrossFit Sweat Shop a chance. It's a decision that has paid off for me and I hope for you too.
A really great CrossFit gym! The coach and all the members were super welcoming. The coach/owner is very passionate about what he does. If you're looking for a box, I highly recommend CrossFit Sweat Shop.
I have been coming to CrossFit Sweat Shop since March and I have had nothing but positive interactions and experiences. The coaches are incredibly friendly (and they will push you to challenge yourself, which I love) and the community is unmatched.
This gym has a great balance of strength and endurance training which has been such a huge help in transforming my physique, stamina, and overall strength gains💪🏼
I cannot recommend this place enough!
This gym has a great balance of strength and endurance training which has been such a huge help in transforming my physique, stamina, and overall strength gains💪🏼
I cannot recommend this place enough!
This place is awesome! I've been attending for a bit over a year now and I keep upping my membership frequency because of how much I enjoy it. The coaches are all super friendly and really know what they're talking about. My technique and fitness have improved so much.
It's really approachable for a beginner too. The base workouts are hard but achievable for someone of reasonable fitness, and then if you're more advanced there are options for that. And if you don't have a movement figured out yet, or an injury or other limitation, the coaches will give you modifications or substitutions.
And the community is fantastic too - it's a super positive and encouraging environment. I push myself way harder working out with others, and that's a good thing!
It's really approachable for a beginner too. The base workouts are hard but achievable for someone of reasonable fitness, and then if you're more advanced there are options for that. And if you don't have a movement figured out yet, or an injury or other limitation, the coaches will give you modifications or substitutions.
And the community is fantastic too - it's a super positive and encouraging environment. I push myself way harder working out with others, and that's a good thing!
I strongly recommend it to those who are training in Korea. The box atmosphere is much more family-like and comfortable than Korean boxes. Visitors come from a wide range of ages, races, and skill levels, so even beginners can enjoy it.
Great space and great coaching. The coaches work with you and create proper workouts based on your skill level and will work with you if you have an injury.
One of the best place to workout. Friendly coach, friendly people and you will love going there everyday, except that you will be sore from the workouts :D
I highly recommend this CrossFit gym. The coaching staff is diverse and experienced from competitive athlete, martial arts instructor, professional rugby player and mobility coach as a few examples. The gym is well stocked with equipment and clean. Class size get large on the wknd but is not an issue during the week. The coaches and owners get to you know, understand your injuries and limitations and help you work towards your goals. This is a great gym to join if you want to progress in cross fit or just fitness in general. The programming was recently switched to PRVN which is a big improvement. Lots of strength work combined with traditional CrossFit workouts.
I have been to many CrossFit gyms around the world and the thing I find most attractive about Sweatshop is the people. The members at Sweatshop are all very easy going, making it a very comfortable place to get my workout in after a long day. Each coach has their own style of coaching but what they all have in common is their ability to connect with everyone and making new members feel welcome.
Honestly one of the best decisions I could have made. Post-pandemic, I was looking for a place to workout in a positive community. Two years later, these people are some of my closest friends. They push you to be better but are so encouraging and knowledgeable every step of the way. The coaches meet everyone where they are - from novice to CrossFit games athletes, everyone is celebrated here.
I’ve never been this strong and have never had so much fun doing it. If you’re looking for a place with great athletes, great workouts, and even better people, you can’t miss this place.
I’ve never been this strong and have never had so much fun doing it. If you’re looking for a place with great athletes, great workouts, and even better people, you can’t miss this place.
Best Crossfit gym in the bay area!!!
From the second I stepped foot in sweatshop I knew this was the gym for me. Super fun and genuinely friendly coaches. Plenty of scaling options that provide a positive space for all skill levels, while maintaining a healthy challenge for fitness veterans. Most importantly, a real sense of community that cares about you and your fitness goals.
So glad I discovered this amazing gym!!!
From the second I stepped foot in sweatshop I knew this was the gym for me. Super fun and genuinely friendly coaches. Plenty of scaling options that provide a positive space for all skill levels, while maintaining a healthy challenge for fitness veterans. Most importantly, a real sense of community that cares about you and your fitness goals.
So glad I discovered this amazing gym!!!
