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At Ballast we strive to create a team environment during our specially programmed workouts and a community of people working toward a common goal. We strive for a pack mentality: one team, one dream! Everyone brings something to the community! our CrossFit program is designed for universal scalability, making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience or age. We’ve used our same routines for elderly individuals with heart disease and cage fighters one month out from televised bouts. We scale load and intensity; we don’t change programs. We Strive for excellence in out coaching and constantly aim to improve our methodology and instruction. In doing so we pass that knowledge and excellence through to you
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jaime diane
★ 5
This is by far my favorite gym! Great coaches, great athletes! Everyone is supportive and kind! Ballast was 100% the gym for me! Coach Zach is super helpful and thorough when explaining the workouts! I learned and grew so much here! If you go, don’t forget to ask about pickleball on Fridays!
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Katie Scheffers
★ 5
Dropped in while visiting for work and had the BEST workout! Coach Zach was super welcoming and gave awesome coaching tips and encouragement. Thanks for an amazing start to my day!
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J N (cool_cat)
★ 5
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Raquel Somarriba Gomez
★ 5
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Justin Mazzullo
★ 5
Awesome coaches, and a great community. Best CrossFit gym in Oceanside. If you’re new or seasoned, this is the place for you. Don’t hesitate just go, you won’t regret it!
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tyler coleman
★ 5
Amazing coaching staff, and awesome community of members. Doesn’t matter if you’re a brand new crossfitter or a seasoned veteran. There’s something for everyone here. If I could give more than 5 stars I would 🙌🏼
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Jesse Fulcher
★ 5
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Selina Martinez
★ 5
On the first day I walked in, the community was so friendly and very welcoming! After one workout I knew Ballast was for me! The workouts/programming is amazing! You’ll work on all different skills, such as cardio, weightlifting, and gymnastics. Not to forgot about their amazing coaches; they’re helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly! If you want to feel great after a workout! I recommend going to Ballast! You’ll love it!!
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Keenan Jackson
★ 5
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TASHA RENGERS
★ 5
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Mike V
★ 5
Ballast is one of the best! Was in town for 3 days and took 5 classes. Did a few morning classes and a few evening classes. I drop in wherever I travel, and this experience was one worthy of a 5 star review. As a newer "crossfitter" I really appreciated the coaches coaching me on how to improve my movements/lifts. I have a lot of growth to do, and this place and their coaches will get you to where you want/need! Thanks again, BallastCrossfit!
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Katelynn Evans
★ 5
An absolutely wonderful community!! I’ve been to many CrossFit gyms and this one is best of the best when it comes to coaching and community. Everyone is so welcoming. The coaches Zach, Franny, and Chris not only know their stuff and constantly strive to learn more, but also make you feel supported no matter what skill level you’re at. If you’re a newbie, a CrossFit vet, or anywhere in between, please do future you a favor and come here!! We love Ballast!!
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James DeBora
★ 5
Ballast CrossFit has a very welcoming community. The coaches are fantastic and push you to be the best you can be.
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Danielle Costello
★ 5
Ballast CrossFit has a great community and great programming!! The welcome atmosphere and tight knit gym pushes you to excel. Wouldn’t want to go anywhere else!
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Nicholas Libert
★ 5
Great gym, with excellent coaches and conveniently located right next to Pendleton! Highly recommend for anyone looking to try a gym in the area.
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Ronan LE MOIGNE
★ 5
Ballast CrossFit is hands down the best fitness club I have ever been to. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and motivating, always pushing me to challenge myself and improve my form. But what really sets this gym apart is the sense of community you feel when you walk through the door. Everyone is so friendly and supportive, it feels like a second home. And let's not forget how fun the workouts are! Every session is a new challenge and I leave feeling accomplished and energized. If you're looking for a Box that will not only help you achieve your goals, but also provide a welcoming and fun environment, then Ballast CrossFit is the place for you. 5 stars all the way!
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Keighly Sheridan
★ 5
Great environment for those who are just starting out and for those have been doing CrossFit for years. This gym is filled with amazing coaches and athletes.
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Brittany Halterman
★ 5
This is an amazing place full of awesome people. I had been out of a gym for a while a nervous to try a new one. As soon as I walked in, the owner Zach, was so nice and helpful and I got set up for a free intro class. Everyone was so kind and not pushy at all. I absolutely loved my experience and signed up for a membership. All the members and staff are encouraging, with health competition, no drama and just trying to help each other be our best! My only regret is not joining sooner!! Come join this awesome community!
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Francis Glasscock (Franny)
★ 5
Great atmosphere, amazing community, and outstanding staff! The staff, coaches, and management are top notch! Making sure from the moment you reach out to walking into a class, you are family. The coaches are great at leading the class and helping athletes scale appropriately to their fitness level. The community is like no other!!! Everyone is welcoming and very optimistic about their fitness journey. Ballast is a safe atmosphere! I am always able to let go of life’s struggles when I walk in to train. I am able to surround myself with likeminded people in the pursue of health and wellness, not ego. I have personally grown to be a better human at Ballast and there’s no place in the world like it or comes close to it!!
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Kyle Smith
★ 5
I’ve been here for about two years and felt like family since day one! The community is awesome and all of the coaches have great information.
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Jose Ortiz
★ 5
Friendly members and coaches, great atmosphere, plenty of up-to-date equipment for all of your WOD needs!
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Aleah Larson
★ 5
Huge shout out to Ballast Crossfit for having me last week during a work trip. Coaches Zach and Chris (also met Franny who was taking class) were awesome, super accommodating, and did great jobs with all the classes. Worked out 4 out of the 5 days I was on deck and felt some awesome vibes from the membership. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, even at 6am! Definitely a great drop-in box and if I lived in the area, would 100% be a member. Having done Crossfit for almost 10 years, coached, and visited many other boxes, this one ranks at the top! Have fun with the Open this week!
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Nicholas “Guide_Nico”
★ 4
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Derrick Allen
★ 5
Good times, great gains
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Teri Gajria
★ 5
Awesome coaches and fantastic community! All the coaches are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals!
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Willie Oldaker
★ 5
Awesome coaches and fantastic community!
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Daniel Rivera
★ 5
Great gym to workout in, outstanding coaches and atmosphere.
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Misty L
★ 5
No better box around. Best coaches and athletes; you can't ask for a better CrossFit fam.
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Kamran Rahbar
★ 5
Awesome Box to Work out. Great coaches and friendly atmosphere. Love this Box😀💪🏋️♂️💪🏋️♀️
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Jason Kardas
★ 5
My wife and I have been looking all around for options to help us get into better shape. It just blew our minds by how flat and uninspiring all these BIG franchise gyms are. We decided to try Ballast because it was just down the street and we never expected to find what we did. An amazing gym with top notch coaching that lives and breaths what CrossFit is all about. I cannot speak enough about how well Zach and Jordan coach this fitness community here at Ballast. My wife and I love being a part of the Ballast family!!!!
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erin ansley
★ 5
Having done crossfit for 8 years, i've been to a lot of boxes and have experienced all kinds of coaching and programming. And Zach is one of the BEST out there, hands down. Not only is his attitude great (super caring and encouraging) but the community as a whole is supportive and welcoming. After trying a few other places in Oceanside, I landed at Ballast and have no plans to go anywhere else! Ballast Crossfit has everything you need to hit your goals and gains: great programming, great coaching, great community. Get in here and get some!
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Christina Hansen
★ 5
Was in town for the week of fourth of July and needed a place to get my WOD on. Picked Ballast because of its proximity to where I was staying. Great choice! I am an avid crossfitter (4-5x/week) and have one of the most amazing boxes and crossfit communities at home, so the bar is set high when I travel. Well equipped, friendly members, great coach (Zach is the man). Very knowledgeable, and had a solid warm-up and workout. Trip to the beach is annual, so I will definitely be popping back in in a few months here. Highly recommend!
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Cheeko
★ 5
Great box to work out in. Everyone here is super friendly, and they treat you like family.
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Samantha Eichelberger
★ 5
Ballast is such a great box! Zach and his other coaches are very welcoming and informative! It is a great atmosphere and you always feel at home! I would recommend Ballast CrossFit to anyone!
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Brett Lavell
★ 5
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Lisa Stimson
★ 5
We love Ballast! Everyone is so friendly and willing to help when you need it. Zach and Andrew have a great wealth of knowledge when it comes to movements, aftercare, and recovery if your injured. Coach Jamie is also great, she has a great way with explaining and demonstarting harder gymnastics type movements for me that I really appreciate, plus she will support you all the way. We were so lucky to find this gym and glad to now call it our new box.
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John Stevens
★ 1
Visited here twice. Female instructor both times was great but felt very cramped and closed in. Constantly having to wait on others to finish their work out before I could move on to my next set. Equipment was outdated and gym had no chalk.
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Ricardo Trinidad
★ 5
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Jason Wells
★ 5
What a great gym with great coaching and great atmosphere. I learned a lot and they welcomed me in as family while in town for work. I highly recommend this gym to anyone in the area!
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dominic neumeyer
★ 5
Coaches are great and the community is awesome!
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LaDawn Aguero
★ 5
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Darius Guerrero
★ 5
Ballast is one of the best Crossfit's in the area! Zach and his team are truly dedicated to coaching, fitness and making sure all of his athletes are part of a family! It's a great environment and great is you've never done crossfit! Absolutely Love this place, must go if you're looking to try crossfit, or if you are dropping in!
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pam drayton
★ 5
I have been a member of three different gyms since I started crossfit. Ballast has the best, most attentive coaching. The coaches really want to work with you no matter where you are on your fittness journey. My technique and strength have improved immensly since I started coming here. It is also a great community with people who are motivating and encouraging. I highly suggest trying it out.
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