Testimonials

5/30/2023

“I am a fitness fanatic & take my workouts seriously.  My primary focus is Crossfit, however I like to try out new facilities, & mix up my training. I ran into Devin Masters recently on the beach & we spent some quality time chatting about our personal fitness journey's. We have known each other for many years but never really kept in touch.  Devin enthusiastically shared about how much passion he has for his work at Santa Cruz Power Fitness, & it was evident to me this guy loves what he does!!!  Very inspiring!  He invited me to come workout at their facility & told me about the open to the public Murph workout they were hosting this last Sun 5/28.  It perked up my ears b/c I needed a team to do Murph w/ as I was unable to make it to my Crossfit gym Memorial Day when they were doing it.

I arrived Sun morning and was greeted by a friendly staff, & also an abundant energy pulsing through the place w/ the feeling that people there take their fitness seriously & train w/ purpose.  I love that!  The facility is well layed out, spacious, organized, & has top of the line equipment.  I teamed up w/ the Murph group and immediately felt welcome & comfortable.  We talked over the workout, warmed up, stretched, & then got after it!  I decided to wear my 30# vest & do the workout RX which means no partitioning reps into sets.  It was a brutal decision but thankfully the team helped me get through it.  Most everyone finished in less than an hour, but it took me 1hr & 33min.  Devin led the charge of making sure everyone kept working out with me so that "no man was left behind." They started doing air squats w/ me, holding hand-stands until I finished, & even ran  the last mile with me, even though they had all just run their last mile.  The group atmosphere & positivity was an amazing experience, as well as contagious!  I can't thank Devin enough and the team at Santa Cruz Power Fitness for such an amazing opportunity & workout.  It was a day I will never forget!  I live in Watsonville so it's not convenient for me to just pop over there, but I definitely will be back.  I made some new friends, & just flat out had a great time!

If you are serious about getting in shape, taking your training to the next level, & having people around that will inspire you, SC Power Fitness will take you to that next level and beyond.  If you're someone that wants to stare at your iPhone and walk on an elliptical trainer,  then prob find a different facility.  SC Power Fitness is for positive, disciplined people trying to get better everyday! That's what it's about & what I'm about; improving everyday & training w/ Purpose!  Can't recommend them enough!  Super grateful I ran into Devin and it led to this experience!”

4/23/2023

“Paid for a day pass while on a weekend trip. Lots of equipment to utilize. The outdoor workout are is nice to get some fresh air with your pump. I would definitely recommend.”

12/29/2023

“Excellent gym topped with fantastic staff and gym members.
Initially, I was very skeptical about joining Santa Cruz Power Fitness; they had a reputation as a "meatheads" gym. I decided to try it and was utterly blown away by the great vibe and selection of new and old machines. The staff is brilliant, always welcoming and respectful.
The owner always walks around to make sure everyone is good.
Highly recommend SCPF
Shout out to David, the Personal Trainer, and his dedication.”

2/19/2022

“Over the last 8 years, I gained 35 lbs and repeatedly and frustratingly tried to get back to my old fitness level and shape. (Don't worry - I'm not peddling diet pills) I used to do CrossFit, Zumba and yoga before we moved back to CA, and moving home put me back in old work-all-the-time habits, and I slowly lost my fitness level to the point where I didn't recognize myself at first in pictures. I tried jumping back into CrossFit, but always started out too heavy on the lifting and would hurt my lower back. I also overextended my wrist in yoga, and was afraid of repeat injury. On the weekends I walked, but getting out of a chair or bending over to pick up something off the ground was painful.

And I carried a lot of shame about this because there was no excuse not to be fit - I'm married to a CrossFit coach and my cousin is a competitive bikini fitness person and I have a huge community of incredible coach friends! Even with all these brilliant resources, I was unable to shift.

On one of my phone scrolling rabbit hole adventures,  I discovered the Camino de Santiago in Spain..a pilgrimage that takes 30 days to cross...and FINALLY, I found something to train for!!!!

My cousin paired me up with a personal trainer, Alec. He's an ex-marine fitness coach training to be a chiropractor, AND he had to do a bunch of crazy hikes while in service, so he was a perfect fit! AND he wasn't a family member!

I told him all my injuries and how afraid I was of repeatedly getting hurt. We started with balance and core stabilization. Then lots of movements to wake up my core and get my muscle memory back. I shared my old favorite CrossFit movements (KBs, lunges, wallballs, deadlifts, back squats, rowing) and how I miss yoga, and he started working these elements into our sessions as well. Because he's in school to become a chiropractor, he can tell from my movements when I'm compensating for an old injury - and he has shown me how to stay in uncomfortable positions and lessen my fear of getting hurt. He also has studied a lot about trauma and helped show balancing movements to recenter when my body goes into fight and flight mode. And in every session, I learn a movement that will help me prepare for the pilgrimage!

Slowly, I'm getting back into my favorite yoga poses and perfecting my form on my lifts. It feels really good to be physically alive again.”

3/28/2019

“Out of all the gyms I've tried, from Crunch, to 24 Hour, to In-Shape, none has been as satisfying and fulfilling as Santa Cruz Power Fitness. I absolutely love the atmosphere in the gym. Step inside, look around, and you'll instantly feel a sense of drive and intensity emitting from gym floor. It's doesn't just feel like a place to simply "get fit"; it's a space for honing in on your goals, embracing challenge, and most of all, encouragement. This place is churning out superheroes!
In terms of equipment and amenities, there's a huge selection of dumbbells and cardio machines. There's a room for classes like yoga and other fitness classes. Furthermore, they have four squat racks. Yes, that wasn't a typo, FOUR fully functionally squat racks.
The staff is friendly and very helpful. The trainers are knowledgeable and approachable. Monday through Friday I wake up excited to hit the gym floor and push myself. Joining Santa Cruz Power Fitness has been one of the best investments I've made.”

3/27/2019

“Excellent gym! Friendly staff, great equipment. Basically just a bunch of people trying to better themselves! I'm back and forth between Santa Cruz and the Bay Area and the staff here were more than welcoming and helpful to my needs. If your serious about working out or just starting out, I highly recommend this gym.”

8/15/2018

“My coworkers and I were on a business trip from SoCal. We had an awesome experience at this gym! If I lived in the area this would for sure be my home gym. There is a nutrition shop conveniently in the gym for all your supplement needs. They have a variety of supplements and gym clothing to choose from. 
The parts of the gym have been recently renovated, the vibes are very good, but my favorite thing about this gym is the sense of community. The staff is very friendly, makes an effort to know people's names, and is very helpful. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone who is interested.”