About Us
Garage Gym Roots
CrossFit Palo Alto started in a garage in October of 2009 with 2 members. In true startup fashion, we have grown in stages to what we refer to as CFPA 4.0. We are now located in a beautiful 6,000 square foot facility with ample room for training and community activities.
CFPA provides clients with a personal training experience in a group setting while delivering comprehensive health and fitness programming. With experience in training National level athletes, ultra-marathon runners of 50 and 100 mile races, elite SWAT Team members, software engineers, at-home moms and grandparents, we have developed a fitness program that is second to none and accessible to all.
We provide a general conditioning program that includes injury prevention training and coaching. Our focus is a core strength and conditioning program that is constantly varied to keep your attention and to get results.
Meet Our Coaches
Tim
Owner/Coach
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer holding a myriad of additional training certificates. Tim has a real passion for developing each and every person with a low-tech/high-concept approach where the methods may be “simple” but the results have a depth and breadth that can be explored for years. Tim’s 40+ years of experience as an athlete includes collegiate sports (football, soccer) and semi-pro rugby in New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland and throughout the United States. History as a police officer, construction worker, warehouseman and office worker has given Tim a broad base of understanding to relate to the needs of every member. As a Masters Athlete, Tim competed in The CrossFit Games in 2017, 2018 and 2021 where he finished 7th, 8th and 7th in the world, respectively. Tim is also a Purple Belt in Jiu-Jitsu.
Rebecca
Coach
An active lifestyle enthusiast and lover of anything outdoors, Rebecca strives to help others move their body in a way they enjoy and that serves the purpose of living fuller, healthier lives outside of the gym! Rebecca has CrossFit Level 2, CrossFit Kids, and USA Weightlifting Level 1 credentials.
Andrew
Coach
I started CrossFit with the intention of reversing my Pre-Diabetes diagnosis and taking control of my own health. Over eight years later, CrossFit has now become my means to physical freedom; the ability to say yes to any physical challenge or activity regardless of my experience. Outside of the gym I use my fitness to play golf, hike, backpack and run the occasional 10k. Andrew is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer.
Ali
Coach
My CrossFit journey started in 2015 when my husband started disappearing for hours everyday to a CrossFit gym, felt like I never saw him anymore! I tried it and loved how much there was to learn, that you could take a lifetime honing your craft. I also enjoy the bonds created when you’re doubled over, catching your breath after a tough workout. That’s the community part of CrossFit everyone talks about. And, after watching Fittest on Earth: The Story of the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games, I was hooked. CrossFit is my sport, just like many follow football or soccer. My background is in competitive dance, learned weightlifting from American weightlifting coach Max Aita, and received my L-2 in 2024.
Kristen
Coach
Kristen is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer that has completed over 20 marathons and numerous ultra-marathons, including Ironman New Zealand and The Leadville 100 mile race. She has been a wildland firefighter, police officer and municipal firefighter. She is now focused on keeping and restoring capacity to our Legends Class participants.
