The Best CrossFit San Diego Has to Offer
Coaching that pushes you. Programming that changes you. People who support you.
Local and looking for a new gym to call home?

Out Of Town Drop-In
Kearny Mesa
4250 Pepsi Dr. 92111
Out Of Town Drop-In
Mission Valley
5841 Mission Gorge Rd. 92120
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Fitness Goals: What Do You Really Want From Your Workouts?
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, build muscle, keep up with your kids, or just feel better naked (we said it 😏), your goals are valid and attainable.
Let’s break down the most common fitness goals we hear from our San Diego community and how our programs help you crush them.
How we are different:
Community Over Competition
Traditional gyms are often solo ventures. At CrossFit ATR, you’re part of a tight-knit community that cheers you on and holds you accountable. It’s like joining a team, not just signing up for a gym.
Constantly Varied Workouts
Coached, Not Just Supervised
Performance Meets Aesthetics… Why Not Have Both?
Functional Fitness for Real Life
Scalable for All Levels
Two Centrally Located Locations
Both gyms are located right off major freeways like the 15, 8, 805, 163, and 52, so getting here is a breeze.
Live or work nearby? If you’re in neighborhoods like Clairemont, Serra Mesa, Linda Vista, Tierrasanta, Bay Park, University City, Mission Bay, Allied Gardens, North Park, Hillcrest, La Jolla, Sorrento Valley, Grantville, Del Cerro, San Carlos, Normal Heights, Kensington, Talmadge, the College Area, La Mesa, South Park, or City Height, you’re likely just 10 to 15 minutes away from a great workout. Less time driving means more time for what matters
World Class Humans & First Class Coaches

Kim McGrath | PhD, CISSN
Nutrition
Coaching since 2019.
Ph.D., Chemistry (USC)
CISSN (International Society of Sports Nutrition)

Steph Jarosz | Level 2 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2018
Level 2 CrossFit
CrossFit Kids

Silas Wolz (General Manager) | Level 2 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2014
Level 2 CrossFit
BS Kinesiology – Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology & Anatomy
CrossFit Scaling
CrossFit Programming
HYROX Foundations

Sean Ryan | Level 1 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2010
Level 1 CrossFit
Registered Yoga Teacher.

Christian Lumico
HYROX Foundations

Adam Gelfand (Owner) | Level 2 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2020
Level 2 CrossFit
HYROX Foundations

Arturo Fiero (Head Coach) | Level 2 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2009
Level 2 CrossFit
L1 USA Weightlifting
HYROX Foundations
CrossFit Weightlifting
CrossFit Gymnastics

Alex Diaz | Level 2 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2017
CrossFit Level 2
CrossFit Weightlifting
Ace Personal Training

James Melton | Level 2 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2011
Level 2 CrossFit
CrossFit Endurance
CrossFit Kids

Katelyn Anderson | Level 1 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2023
Level 1 CrossFit
Early Childhood Education and coach for a youth sports

Kim McGrath | PhD, CISSN
Nutrition
Coaching since 2019.
Ph.D., Chemistry (USC)
CISSN (International Society of Sports Nutrition)

Steph Jarosz | Level 2 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2018
Level 2 CrossFit
CrossFit Kids

Silas Wolz (General Manager) | Level 2 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2014
Level 2 CrossFit
BS Kinesiology – Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology & Anatomy
CrossFit Scaling
CrossFit Programming
HYROX Foundations

Sean Ryan | Level 1 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2010
Level 1 CrossFit
Registered Yoga Teacher.

Christian Lumico
HYROX Foundations

Adam Gelfand (Owner) | Level 2 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2020
Level 2 CrossFit
HYROX Foundations

Arturo Fiero (Head Coach) | Level 2 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2009
Level 2 CrossFit
L1 USA Weightlifting
HYROX Foundations
CrossFit Weightlifting
CrossFit Gymnastics

Alex Diaz | Level 2 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2017
CrossFit Level 2
CrossFit Weightlifting
Ace Personal Training

James Melton | Level 2 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2011
Level 2 CrossFit
CrossFit Endurance
CrossFit Kids

Katelyn Anderson | Level 1 Certified Trainer
Coaching since 2023
Level 1 CrossFit
Early Childhood Education and coach for a youth sports
CrossFit ATR by the Numbers
2 Locations
24/7 Open Gym Access
*Off-hours gym access available for a small added fee.
100% Contract-Free
10+ Years Experience
Need Another Reason to Check Us Out…
How About Four.
🔄 Hybrid Training
CrossFit, HYROX, and Olympic Lifting
Everything you need for strength + endurance. With over 90+ CrossFit classes a week.
🔥 Infrared Sauna
Recover better at our Kearny Mesa location.
🚿 Showers at Both Locations
So you can hit a workout and still make it to work, dinner, or date night.
💪 Personal Training Available
Looking for more one-on-one support? We offer individualized coaching to help you improve technique, recover from injury, or build custom training plans.

FAQs
You’ve probably heard of CrossFit by now. Maybe you’ve seen a WOD on a whiteboard, a friend post about their first muscle-up, or someone flipping tires in a parking lot and thought, “Is that for me?”
Let’s break it down—no hype, no jargon—just a clear explanation of what CrossFit really is, why it works, and why CrossFit ATR is San Diego’s most well-rounded, accessible, and results-driven CrossFit gym.
The Basics: What Is CrossFit?
CrossFit is a well-rounded, constantly varied fitness program built on the foundation of functional movements. That means we train your body to move the way it was designed to move in everyday life—lifting, jumping, running, squatting, pushing, pulling. It’s a blend of:
- Weightlifting & Olympic weightlifting (like deadlifts, snatches, and cleans)
- Cardio & endurance training (think rowing, biking, running, and jump rope)
- Gymnastics (pull-ups, handstands, core control, and body awareness)
- Plyometrics (explosive movements like box jumps and burpees)
- Isometric holds (planks, hollow holds, tempo work)
- Stretching & mobility (to improve joint wellness and recovery)
Every workout combines strength, conditioning, and mobility in different ways to help you build lean muscle, increase endurance, and develop total-body athleticism. Functional Fitness!
What’s a WOD?
WOD stands for Workout of the Day. It’s the structured daily workout you’ll do in class, guided by a coach. Every WOD is built around intelligent programming that balances strength and cardio, intensity and recovery, skill work and foundational movements.
But don’t be fooled by the name—there’s a LOT of thought behind it.
Are The Workouts Random Or Planned
At CrossFit ATR, our program isn’t just “hard for the sake of hard.” It’s strategic.
We build every week and every WOD with both micro and macro programming in mind. That means:
- Each day works a specific skill, strength, or energy system
- Each week progresses you forward in multiple domains (strength, endurance, recovery)
- Each month fits into a larger yearly progression focused on measurable results, health improvements, and athletic development
We don’t just throw workouts on the board. We engineer them for real results—whether your goal is fat loss, building muscle, getting out of pain, or improving sport performance.
Can Anyone Do CrossFit?
Here’s the truth: CrossFit can be done by anyone at any fitness level. We work with people in their teens, 20s, 40s, 60s—even 70s. We’ve helped total beginners, former athletes, and people recovering from injuries or dealing with chronic conditions.
But it’s not for everyone. You have to be willing to work. To be coached. To try, fail, grow, and come back the next day. You don’t have to be “fit” to start, but you do have to show up.
If you’re ready to do that, we’ve got everything else covered.