Workout # 2 - Block Crossfit Redlands http://www.blockcrossfit.com/index.php

Location: A pretty big gym with high ceilings and roll-up garage type doors. Almost the whole front wall of the gym is open air so it was nice and bright. (not sure about some of the freezing weeks we have in the winter)

Post workout :)

 I did the 8:30am class so I'm not sure what the earlier classes are like but there was only one other guy there besides the owner working out when I arrived. So it didn't seem like a hopping place and four girls did the actual workout. 





  
One of the owners Joe initiated me to the gym and gave me a very thorough history of the  origins of crossfit - pretty informative. He gave me some warm up exercises while the others girls finished warming up. Then he turned up the music and started the workout for the other girls. I did a different workout - I'm assuming more of a beginner one. So he worked one on one with me explaining each exercise and watching me do it. Then he brought a clock by me and I started the workout. 
The workout was to complete 3 rounds of exercises as quickly as you can. Starting with:
12 body weight squats
12 overhead kettlebell swings 
12 box jumps - not sure how high the box was 2 1/2 ft high maybe
12 burpees
and a short run out of the gym and down between the buildings carrying a 10lb. big medicine ball
I did three sets of those exercises in 14. something minutes. I still can't get over how quick these crossfit workouts are! The intensity level is pretty high though... I was definitely sweating after the first round. The hardest part was running with the big dumb ball.

It was a great workout and I can see why they start first timers on a different set of exercises but I'm sure it would have been more motivating if I was with the group.

Oh and here is a cool part they have an inclosed children's play area right in the gym that is free for any of the members children to use. I got the idea from the owner that this gym is not shelling out competitors but instead is a place to get in shape with an ever changing workout. So I think that type of environment works well with having the kids play area. 

So the nitty gritty: 
You can get a tough workout here but it's not going to be hardcore extreme. 
The owner was the only staff there but he was friendly and in shape and spent a lot of time with me.
The gym was clean - they didn't have tons of equipment but I guess they have what they need.
The other members were not super friendly - no one said "hi" to me - but I was doing a separate workout.
The fees are high but include unlimited workouts and a children's play area.

Would I recommend this gym? Yes... I think it would be great for someone wanting to do crossfit in a more relaxed environment and esp. moms who need to bring the kids.