Nela Athletics

So grateful for the team at NELA thank you coaches @Paul Austad @Lily Rigual @Erick Raymundo @Erwin Regidor who have all pushed me during my workouts yet made them fun and keep me wanting to return. Looking forward to more in 2026 happy holidays!!!

Great workout! The coach guided me through a mix of strength and cardio exercises, paying close attention to my form and offering adjustments when needed. The energy in the gym was motivating without being overwhelming, which helped me stay focused throughout. After the session, I felt stronger and more energized than I expected, and it reminded me why Nela Athletics stands out from other gyms I've tried!

Coach Wes is awesome! He’s great at providing support, feedback and inspiring others to do their best in the gym.

Super great first class—Erick was super helpful and kept the vibe up with his boundless energy. Thanks for the workout!

Great communicator and gave excellent tips on improving form throughout. Very relatable and season had a great flow - thanks Alexis!

Always great energy which is much needed for a 5:30am class. The scaling options are always presented clearly and I like Erick’s attention to form around the room. Makes me feel safe when I’m pushing the weight up. Great workout today!

Coach Pheby was excited to see us the Saturday after Thanksgiving! She took the time to clearly explain our workout plan for the day, demonstrating each movement with proper technique so we could follow along safely and effectively. For those of us recovering from the Thanksgiving eat fest, she offered calming encouragement that helped ease any post-feast sluggishness. Throughout the session, Coach Pheby made a point to check in with me personally, carefully observing my form and correcting my movements. Her comments made a noticeable difference - I felt stronger and more confident in each exercise after her adjustments. Most of all, I appreciate her warm smile, the energetic shouts that kept us motivated to push through the toughest parts, and the awesome jams she was playing that created such a lively, uplifting atmosphere at Nela Athletics. Thank you, Coach!

Coach Lily is always great to work with! Challenging workout and specific guidance.

I’ve been taking classes with Jack since he first started coaching at Nela Athletics. It’s been great to see him grow and develop in this role. I now frequently sign up for his classes because I appreciate the seriousness with which he approaches his coaching. During class, he pays close attention to each person’s form and progress, often walking around to offer specific, helpful feedback that feels tailored to where you are in your fitness journey. His focus on our development goes beyond just calling out reps - he guides you through adjustments in technique and suggests modifications that help prevent injury while still challenging you. That level of care makes the workouts not only effective but also motivating.

Last week coach Wes pushed me to do double unders instead of singles and in today’s class I felt like they were so much better!

John gives very specific feedback on mechanics, which I really appreciate. He helps me focus on the one thing that would improve my technique which is a great coaching approach!

Today was a lot of fun. It was more social than usual due to the 3 minute rounds so we got to learn more about John. I always appreciate John’s guidance on proper form and weight. Let’s keep doing more of these big weight days!

Paul is an excellent coach. During the session, he took the time to explain each technique with incredible detail, breaking down the movements step-by-step so I could understand exactly what to do. He pointed out subtle adjustments in my form, demonstrating how small changes could make a big difference in effectiveness and safety. His clarity made the workout feel much more purposeful, and I left feeling confident that I was building a solid foundation. I’m looking forward to seeing the big progress that comes from his guidance in the future.

John thank you for being so kind with helpful tips. You are such a blessing. I look forward to your classes

Erick is great! He’s always consistent about making sure my form is correct and if my posture is off even slightly, he patiently takes the time to show me exactly how to improve it. He’s fun to workout with! PLUS, he’s a good dancer (:

coach Erick was great as always! He explains and break down each movement. He accurately relays how the difficult the work out maybe and helps you scale it so you can successfully complete it.

Alexis demonstrates the movements clearly and provides thoughtful feedback when needed.

Love Saturday classes with Beret! It’s always a great workout and a fun time.

I’ve gotta say, I am LOVING coming in to this gym. From day 1 I was welcomed with open arms and everyone has been so kind / encouraging. I specially loved how today, besides a couple needed corrections and adjustments, Erwin was kind enough to chat with me about nutrition and helped me set goals. Thank you all for providing a safe and welcoming space!

Class with Erick today was fantastic as always. His energy was great, as was the music selection. Movement explanations and demos were very clear and helpful. He did a great job of making sure everyone scaled to complete the workout on time. And the individual pointers and adjustment were greatly appreciated. Overall, it was awesome.

Learned how to climb the rope properly - 10/10 would recommend

Coach Alexis really made the most of a larger class and more difficult movements. He made sure to see how all of us did the rope climbs and was out with us during our mile run. Really appreciate his dedication!

I literally cannot think of any improvements.

Great intro class! Looking forward to learning more.

Erick is a fantastic coach. He keeps helping improve my weightlifting form, he really goes above and beyond making sure everyone in the class is doing the exercises correctly. Keep up the great work!

Brought the class to feel connected in the beginning. Expectations were clear throughout. She came over to help and correct when needed. She remained positive and energetic all class long.

Paul is more than a coach, he’s a champion for your success and wellbeing in life. The NELA community runs on this philosophy. Join this box and get after it!

Awesome. Wes is awesome. Very clear, concise, and helpful in all his descriptions of each exercise. Plus he does an outstanding job keeping everyone energized and engaged throughout the class, always keeping a watchful eye on your movements and giving helpful nudges when anything needs tweaking. I look forward to every class with Wes!

As always Wes is amazing. He continues supporting me and at the same time making me work harder in my training. I feel strong and now I am able of doing routines that did not think I could do them. Thank to his help an support I am getting stronger every day.

He kept time and held us accountable to both parts of the workout. He pays attention to our form and gives direct feedback in a helpful manner. He watches throughout the workout.

Lively, experienced, and engaging.

Great class as always-excellent preparation in terms of warming up and stretching (and I as most people know at Nela), I do not like stretching-but i engaged with stretching today probably because Eric guided us through a number of stretches and warmups that moved very quickly. He also made everyone was comfortable with the guidelines on Annie-for example-the various scaling options-and depending of what level an athlete was competing on the expected time to finish Annie. This was extremely interesting and completely on point-10 stars for coaching Annie. The back squat portion of the workout was also presented with clarity and again the various scaling options. Great class today-rockin the casbah

Engaged and confident. Love Justin!

He is attentive to each member and creates a positive atmosphere! Really like how he explains each movement.

excellent all around! Alexis is a very articulate and attentive coach. He explains the exercises with clarity and demonstrates them with all skill levels in mind.

Coach Erick is seriously one of the best. He breaks down every lift and movement step by step so you can transition smoothly into the next part of the workout. When it comes to barbell work, he makes sure the entire class is dialed in on form before we load up weight. If he notices something off, he doesn’t just call it out, he’ll come right over and work with you one-on-one until the movement clicks. The best part is when you finally nail it, because you can see how genuinely proud he is of you. He strikes that perfect balance of keeping class focused and technical while still making it fun. Whether it’s a heavy barbell day or a full-on cardio burner, Erick makes sure you feel confident, safe, and stronger every time you leave class.

Eric is a great coach, he always keeps me on track in class, has deep technical knowledge in all the movements, and comes prepared to move a large class through a complex work out.

Beret is the coach! She is amazing. I always enjoy her class very much! Highly recommended!

Erwin was great as always, was able to help everyone as needed.

10/10 If you like having fun, you'll love Devin's classes!

Alexis was great! It was a fun workout.

I always know I’m in for a good workout with Coach Lily! She fully demonstrates each portion of the workout to ensure that everyone feels confident with each movement/can modify as needed. Coach Lily is engaged throughout the workout, encouraging everyone to give their all and to work through every second. Coach Lily also gives feedback throughout the workout on form and proper technique to guarantee you are working the right muscles. I highly recommend! :)

I am always happy when Lily is the coach. She is always watching the form and will always say if you are doing well or adjustments need to be made.

I enjoy Erick’s classes. He’s fun, plans what he thinks will work best for everyone there and the space. Always available to answer questions and offers support when I’m struggling, which is generally A LOT of the time.

Devin has such a great attitude! So positive, so fun. Love Devin!

Alexis is the athlete I aspire to be and his approach to CrossFit never seems out of reach. His coaching style is approachable, welcoming, and calm so it takes the stress out of achieving my fitness goals while still pushing me beyond self-imposed limits. We’re lucky to have him (and his family) at the gym.

Awesome class, perfect level of instruction and motivation.

Devin is amazing! 10/10 for instruction, encouragement and 11/10 for music choice! And we chatted about Superman!

John’s instructions were clear and thoughtful. He provided good motivation throughout the workout.

Really encouraging coach. Thank you!

Wes is the best! Always brings the energy. Kind and encouraging.

Wes is an excellent and patient coach. His tips and observations are always helpful. Keep up the good work, Wes!

Great coach and a great workout! Erick always pushes me, but also respects my limits. I'm happy to have him coaching in the mornings.

Erick is always creative and very patient to make sure I learn the right movements ! Not only to improve but to be safe !

Erick does a good job at keeping me motivated while helping me develop the proper form needed to lift heavier.

Always love Erick!

Wes was great! Stright to the point. Great workout.

This was my first class at this gym and it was great! I felt welcome and even though the class kicked my butt I definitely had a few laughs. Looking forward to more classes!

Erick is outstanding - he describes and demonstrates really well. Also friendly, also able to herd cats.

Really great! He was attentive to my form (even in a busy class) since I am still new and encouraging when I fixed my form.

Loved Erick's intro class! He was engaging, entertaining, offered tips to help us master movements, and helped me make connections that'll help me transfer skills and techniques across my workouts. Excited to take another class with him!

It’s always fun in Erik’s class! He makes everyone feel welcomed, engaged, and challenged.

He teaches and checks in. Love Wes!

Coach Wes, was great informative and his energy level for this beginners class was awesome made everyone comfortable thank you

Wes always does great coaching, always keeping me in check and helping me and others do things the right way and stay motivated, Coach Wes is Awesome! Shout out to Big Dawg WES!!!

Inspired and motivated and encouraging as well Funny and friendly. Also welcoming as it’s been a “minute “ and there was a heartful welcome that felt community . Thanks

Class was a great combination of cardio and strength. Felt ultimately very fulfilling.

Coach Wes was encouraging, helpful and patient as always!

Erick gave helpful form adjustments and always makes sure class is a good balance of fun and serious

Devin was great - thoughtful and specific with the instructions and scaling options. It was a good workout and a fun class.

Wes is a tremendous coach. He really pays attention to form and makes sure you are doing the exercises for maximum benefit. He is encouraging even when you are a beginner and your time or number of reps isn’t impressive. He yells out Good Job when you are tired and want to stop, which makes it easier to keep going. He works well with beginners but also with the athletes in class who are stronger/more advanced.

Always love training with Erick! Excellent music taste too

You keep asking me to do reviews…well, fine. I will oblige this time. Beret is a pretty supportive, enthusiastic coach and I like the classes because Beret keeps things light. Instruction does not feel like criticism which is not something every coach has, for whatever reason. Wes and Beret,

My initial feeling when I walked in was that this is a place that you can get fit and be confidant doing if. There was a very positive energy and the CrossFit class looked amazing . I didn’t make the class but worked out with free weights. The service was friendly and available to help anytime. I’ll be back again! Thank you

Erwin is a great coach because he’s deeply invested in each member’s progress and their understanding of how their movement impacts their success. I love being coached by him. Top notch.

great introduction, engaging and interactive, made everyone feel included and supported

Erwin was fantastic! I have never had so much assistance with form. Looking forward to learning more!

Lily has been an amazing coach! She is thorough at explaining the movements, which really helps me understand the techniques better. I appreciate how she takes the time to correct my form, ensuring I'm doing everything safely. I've noticed a significant improvement in my mobility since I started training with her. I'm always looking forward to her ignite classes—they're energizing! Overall, I highly recommend taking her class.

Great approachable and excellent teaching on form

Wes was ver thorough in his explanation of the squat variations. He was clear and concise and gave me a few pointers to improve my squat. Super professional and courteous. I thought Wes did a great job leading the way.

Really great and attentive, also a charasmatic individual

The class was excellent; Wes is great, and I love the energy and the support. I just returned after a far too long 3-month break and was kinda dreading that first-day back burn, but as always, you guys make it feel like coming home.

Great class! Learned some history on rap music from the 2000s.

I sweat more than at other gyms.

Erick helped me to correct my hang clean form to battle arm fatigue during the WOD. Very patient and informative instruction!

Getting back into fitness has been a process, but working with Coach Paul has made it feel more manageable. His guidance is steady and supportive, which has helped me ease into it without feeling pressured. The best part is getting to do this with my daughter—it’s been a good way to challenge ourselves together. Thanks, Paul!

Erick is a great coach. Very attentive and just fun to be around. He also has decent taste in music and wears colorful socks!

Great class! Really good instruction and I appreciate the personal feedback during class.

Coach Wes was great. Paid attention to all the new athletes. Gave notes where needed and showed encouragement where needed. Look forward to attending future classes with him and the rest of the NELA crew.

Coach Eric is really great and experienced coach I really enjoy and lean from him in class I totally recommend it 👍

Very supportive and nice

Pheby led a great class tonight! She consistently gives individual attention to each attendee and is always encouraging.

Lily coached our ignite workout today. It was a really fun partner workout with rowing, farmer carries and front rack holds with kettle balls. Before we get into all that though Lily coached us a through a warmup to loosen everything up before hand. Lily is one of my favorite instructors at Nela, she has a depth of understanding in body movements, posture and form during each exercise and keeps everyone on track during our workouts. She is also a lot of fun and has great music! I always feel safe in her classes, know that she is watching to make sure I am doing exercises correctly and am pushing hard enough to get a workout. I would highly recommend her class to anyone from a beginner to experienced. See you Wednesday Lily!

Excellent!

Excellent coaching, fantastic organization of the class and great flow.

Wes consistently explains each movement and overall workout. He demonstrates and breaks down the work before we begin. He checks in with each participant regarding modifications. He’s positive and encouraging.

Fun class w a nice culture

Great class and great attentive coach! Fantastic workout

Super helpful intro class! Looking forward to more

All smiles, intentionally encouraging each person in class, made a point to connect afterwards as it was my first ever class with Nela Athletics.

Coach Erick

Great class and coach! Coach Beret was informative, funny, and had great song selection. Will go again.

Loved the class today. There was a lot of variation of movement, and it was up beat, so it felt fun even through the burn.

The coaches and the athletes are very welcoming. Super friendly community! Definitely will be coming back.

Well she was excellent. She gave me the tools to workout by myself today. Lol

She is really nice and energetic.

She pushes us all the time and works in a hardy manor.

Loved Beret!! Super nice, patient, kept me motivated! Would def take another class with her!!

Lovely people, knowledgeable coach and great vibes.

Class was focused, purposeful, and fun!

Great warm up, awesome atmosphere, lots of encouragement. Couldn’t ask for a better coach or class

Open gym. No coach. But honestly, there’s a reason I never step away from this place. I may lack consistency but NELA never does. Love this place ❤️

Wes is great! Very enthusiastic and encouraging without being pushy, and great job with skills work so all levels can improve. Hard to do in a class as crowded as it was this morning but he did awesome!

Great coach, insisting on proper technique and working smart instead of hard

Another great workout with Coach Wes!

Wes is calm, confident, and kind which makes him a great coach!

I thought today’s workout was great!!! Coach Wes did an awesome job of breaking down each movement and making sure we were pacing ourselves. What helped me a lot were the tips on the Turkish get-ups. I have never performed that movement before and coach Wes made it easy to go step by step and break down each part of the movement so I didn’t feel lost during the workout portion.

Wes is a great coach, positive and clear on instructions and encouraging.

Wes is a superb coach.

Lily has been very helpful and gave me a lot of positive energy !

Devin is great. I appreciate her humor and positive attitude. She has a great balance between nicely ribbing us in a fun way and supporting us through the workout.

Wes is an awesome coach! I love how prepared he is for all of his classes, always making sure to have a good warmup prepared for the muscles targeted for the day. He is also great with technical questions on technical movements 🙌🏾

It was my first time taking class with Alexis as coach. I loved how organized he was and that we got all the proper warmup for the movements we did.

Always great energy!!!

Super thorough

Coach Erick did a great job of walking the class through expectations, a short but good warm up and allowed the class with ample time to warm up with weather get and achieve our goals. Awesome class and great time management of class

Thoroughly enjoy Ericks coaching approach and attitude. Always communicates workout clearly and provides constructive criticism.

High energy and always positive. Thumbs up

Great! It was fun.

Wes was super helpful w technical advice, and five ⭐️enthusiasm.

Great experience! Everyone is very friendly. I'll be back anytime I'm in LA.

I appreciated the feedback that was provided on how I could improve my movements.

She was really great! I was a drop in; and she made me feel comfortable. The warm up was thorough and she explained everything, as well as hitting on the important points regarding the snatch. She provided feedback on form during the strength portion and for the metcon urged us to pick a weight that will allow us to get the correct stimulus and intensity.

Appreciate the positivity and encouragement and improvement in my forms. Thanks for putting us in shape

Beret! You’re an awesome coach. Thanks for the extra push!

The muscle up technique was taught with great efforts and precision!

Excellent partner WOD. Great class with an insightful and encouraging coach!

Loved it. The coaching was excellent!

I felt so welcome and supported. Thanks Erick!

Great class. Fun, knowledge and encouraging coaching!!

Coach Erwin, just like alway did a great job with today’s workout. I really appreciate that he takes the time to make sure we do a thorough warmup before getting started with the WOD. And is also constantly making sure that our form is correct making those small adjustments that make all of the difference . Thx Coach.

i love Beret’s energy, and friendliness. And her expertise on maintaining form is much appreciated. Always look forward to having Beret as my coach!

Informative and helpful, solid class!

Awesome coach! Great demonstration and keeps the class moving along smoothly!

Alexis is great, very supportive and encouraging. He clearly pays close attention to every member and gives excellent tips on improving forms. His warm up exercises are well designed and help strengthen the concepts behind the main workout.

Pretty great Was worried I wouldn't understand anything but Devin walked through each move set thoroughly

Erick has a good eye for correct form and takes the time to help athletes make good adjustments when needed.

Really enjoyed the class. It was refreshing to see a great positive and supportive gym environment with good coaching. I wish all gyms I visit had this vibe.

Great! Good feedback, good workout

Alexis is great at reviewing movements and very encouraging!

Great coach. Never had someone break down movements/techniques in such a precise manner.

Class was great, I felt welcomed and coach Erick walked me through each movement.

Wes was a great coach for my first time doing CrossFit. I learned a lot - he gave me great feedback and encouragement and made the experience very pleasant. Thank you for offering these trial classes!

Beret was gentle and reinforcing on proper technique. She was extremely patient and encouraging!

This was my first WOD after the beginner series and Erick was so helpful and encouraging! He checked in with me, gave helpful corrections and helped me scale up to an appropriate weight.

I appreciate Erick taking time to make sure everyone fully understands the exercises. He has a great energy as well to get the class going at such an early hour.

Really fun class! Great energy! Beret had some good tips on my clean form. Glad to visit from NC!

He’s cool. He consistently checks up on me. Feedback is awesome. Chill dude. One of my favorites.

Erick is awesome! He explains all the movements in the workout really thoroughly and watches each person make sure we do them correctly and don’t hurt ourselves. He’s very supportive of each person and where they are at. As someone who consistently does the lightest weight, I never feel lesser than and feel that my accomplishments are also celebrated.

Great class as usual!

The class was super fun. Great workout

Erick is very knowledgeable and his classes are always a lot of fun!

Always great

I had a lot of fun in tonight's class! The workout was challenging and the instruction from Coach Erwin was clear and concise. Always a great class with Coach Erwin!

Erick’s classes are always a good time. I love his playlists, silly jokes, lip syncs, and dance moves! He always has a big smile on his face. He pays close attention to my form and adjusts me when needed. He always breaks down the workout in ways that make it super clear what we should be doing and he always provides alternative movements when I’m not quite ready to take on the Rx (or even the other levels). He’s a great coach!

Great coaching and support!

Great!

Erwin is always super helpful and encouraging and a great coach

Great workout! Super challenging. Coach Erwin is the best!

Erick was great! I like the structure of the class as well as the friendly vibe.

Great coaching. Helped me modify the workout for my level, corrected my form. Very much appreciated.

Jahi is very personable and non threatening. As an older woman doing CrossFit sometimes it can be intimidating. Jahi is very understanding and always able to differentiate according to skill level.

Coach Erwhin is amazing! So kind and so encouraging!

Caring ,knowledgeable, friendly, fun. Posit experience 👍😀

Beret is consistently

Awesome coach!

So nice and helpful. Thanks for the tips

Working out with coach Erwin yesterday was a blast! We had a tough, but super fun WOD. His warm-up got us ready to go. By the end, I was totally wiped out but felt like I conquered the world while my legs were shaking 🤪. Erwin even threw in some cool recovery tips at the end. It was an awesome workout, thanks to Erwin!

Took class before. Had fun!

Great. Good explanation about each movement and good energy.

Such a great workout packed into an hour.

Coach Wes set up the gym prior to class so that we were able to get right to work! We had a dynamic warm up with some great stretching. I was not a fan of the 100 hollow rocks but I understand that was not Wes’s doing .

Great class. Detailed instruction

Beret does a great job at moving around the gym during the WOD to provide encouragement and feedback to the members. Great coach!

Dropped in for a class and

I had Erick for both classes I attended and his warm ups and instruction were well thought out and applicable to the workouts. Great job!

Class with Lily was awesome today!

With Erwin, I get the most out of my money. His WOD has always been challenging and fun. He also makes it a point to correct my form to prevent injury! He is the bestest coach in Nela!

Fun class, good energy from the coaches. Happy to back doing CrossFit.

Wes has been very helpful in correcting my technique and form. The class is fun, challenging and welcoming.

Coach was great I liked the class His coaching was fantastic.

Erwin was amazing today. This was my first cross fit group class and it went very well. I’m excited for the next one ! Thanks coach

Fantastic✨

Erwin was awesome today, loved the workout and Erwin’s coaching was excellent!

Lauren always provides a warmup that gets your sweating a bit. She’s very thorough and attentive.

I haven’t taken many classes with Jahi but the few that I have have been great! Always fun

Returning to the gym today was a humbling experience. My mind thinks it can but my body had an opposite point of view. I really appreciated the coaches demonstrating all movements, observing, and providing immediate feedback for proper body stance mechanics. eing able to improve or maintain my functional mobility is a priority for me.exactly what i need to be doingAs I get older This type of coaching approach can lead to valuable insights and progress over time. Keep up the effort, and remember that gradual improvements will come with consistent dedication.