Nela Athletics

The coach did a great job of making sure we understood how to correctly do the movements and gave great notes on correcting form! These are the things I love to look for in classes, along with a easy to understand but still challenging workout!

Excellent class centered on running various distances with recovery based on the distance one covered. Very cool warmups and stretches to get everyone warmed up and ready to go. And a rockin playlist to go with the warmups and stretching. Five stars absolutely!

My coach at Nela Athletics makes workouts clear and motivating by breaking down each exercise step-by-step and explaining the purpose behind it. They keep the energy up without being overwhelming and always check in to make sure I understand the movements. The personalized adjustments they make based on how I’m feeling that day help keep me engaged and progressing.

Really appreciated Lily’s guidance on form, especially new exercises, and that she stuck around a little later as I finished up

Wes is fun and knowledgeable! I enjoy the small class sizes and look forward to more workouts.

Wes is such an excellent coach!!! I learn so much. His warm ups always do the trick and I appreciate his coaching all throughout the workout. He’s encouraging and affirming and keeps everyone safe.

What’s one positive change you’ve noticed since joining Nela Athletics? I’m more confident weight training post 3 hip replacement surgeries. I feel stronger.

Super encouraging, great energy, patient, attentive. A pleasure at 5:30 in the morning! Thank you so much.

John was great! I’ve been coaching CrossFit for 2+ years and he was very effective at managing his class while providing clear and appropriate feedback and improvement opportunities when needed.

Thank you Beret! Love your energy and the expertise and fun you bring to every class :)

It’s always wonderful to work with Erik. He’s one of my favorite instructors. I appreciate his attention to form and how light hearted his classes are.

Wes’s class was awesome, as always. He created a really fun and motivating vibe, explained the movements in a way that gave me a new understanding of them, and helped me string together double unders and do full pistols - neither of which i had done before and neither of which would have happened without his coaching today. Also the music was awesome! Thanks Wes!

Wes is by far the most technically-polished coach that I work with. One thing I've noticed over the years is that the pre-WOD warmups tend to get a bit stale/repetitive, but each week Wes seems to somehow find a new movement or a new cadence that keeps it fresh and interesting. He also keeps the programming interesting (although I will still cast my vote for more gymnastics/OLY and less running lol). Wes also gives great pointers on form which I still need after all these years. A great person and an S-tier coach! Not really a development point, but one thing that I heard from another coach in yoga/pilates space who would talk out loud as we are warming up/working out - I like hearing about the muscles that I'm activating, ligaments that I'm, stretching, etc. kind of like a real Bill Nye science class. She would say 'put your mind into your latissimus dorsi as you feel the muscle pull along your ribs' (as we are doing an overhead stretch). That kind of thing. Makes the mind feel more connected to the body (and I think there's some evidence that it improves performance).

Coach Erick was rock solid as always!

New member here, and I felt welcomed right away as soon as I walked in. The coach took the time to explain the workout plan clearly, making the whole session feel very structured and easy to follow. We focused on a mix of strength and cardio exercises that challenged me without feeling overwhelming. I appreciated how the coach noticed when my form was off during squats and helped me adjust, which made the workout more effective. By the end, I left feeling energized and accomplished, which isn’t always the case at other gyms. This level of guidance and organization makes Nela Athletics stand out as a place where you can really focus and get results.

Coach John did an awesome job. His clear instructions and step-by-step breakdowns of each part of the workout made it so much easier to understand how to approach the exercises and manage my pacing throughout the session.

Great energy! Great direction. Increases the positivity in the whole room!

Wes is a great coach! I love the way he breaks down every move in detail, taking the time to explain the purpose and correct form for each exercise. Before we even start the workout, he makes sure everyone - from beginners to pros - is completely comfortable and confident with the movements. He walks around, watching closely, and offers adjustments to form or modifies the weight so each person feels on point. This attention helps me feel prepared and focused, which makes the whole workout flow better and feel more effective. The energy Wes creates is encouraging without being overwhelming, and it’s clear he cares that everyone gets the most out of their session. Working out at Nela Athletics feels less intimidating and more like a purposeful challenge, thanks to his coaching.

He is amazing. I feel so comfortable asking his advice. He is also very thoughtful and proactive to our needs.

This was my fifth class with Eric, and I must say he is an excellent coach: very knowledgeable and passionate. Highly recommended.

Eric is excellent!

I enjoyed the class today at Nela Athletics. Coach Erick guided us through each movement with clear instructions and made sure that we completed the WOD the best way possible. He paid close attention to our form, offering adjustments when needed to keep us safe and efficient. The pace was challenging at least for me, but balanced, and the energy in the room kept me motivated throughout. It was satisfying to push myself and know that Erick was there, encouraging and guiding every step of the way. This kind of focused coaching made the workout feel productive and rewarding.

Coach pheby always offers new technical tips I have not heard before that are helpful and link together our Olympic blurts. She was able to modify my workout today around an injury so it was challenging.

Eric’s outfit was stupid-but his coaching and teaching as usual completely sublime. Five stars absolutely 🔥

Erick gave great tips to get through a very challenging work out today. I’m glad to be back at Nela where coaches actively help their members succeed.

Wes is always super helpful and encouraging. He clearly loves to coach and watch people improve and push themselves. I love being coached by Wes.

Thank you to all the coaches for being such rock stars! Hope you have an amazing holiday season. -Adam G

I love that you listened to my side comment of wanting to be pushed harder as well as paying attention to detail around my lower back pain. It felt like a hard (but doable) workout. Thank you!

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!!!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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 (:

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

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!

Lively, experienced, and engaging.

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.

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!

Really encouraging coach. Thank you!

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

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

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!

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 👍

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!