The Verdict on Backyard Fitness
Good for athletes who want HYROX and Olympic lifting prep, plus open gym access at any hour. Before you go, note that the no-air-conditioning warehouse note describes the DTLA Arts District floor, so ask about heat at Montebello.
Best for: HYROX prep, Olympic lifting, Early or late training
Equipment & Climate
Listed as a 6,000+ sq ft space (source 9). Official site describes huge spaces and top of the line equipment (source 2). Climate: research notes describe the DTLA Arts District floor as an open-air warehouse with no air conditioning (source 14). The sources do not describe the Montebello floor directly.
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Official schedule page exists (source 5), but the class times are not in the sources. Yelp lists the Montebello gym as open 24 hours (source 7). The 24/7 open gym is described on the official site (source 3). Have a minimum of 3 months of fitness experience.
Pricing Notes
No official single drop-in price is published on the drop-in page (source 3). Official Flexi-Pass: 10 visits for $300, valid 12 months, access to all classes (source 4). Official Membership listed as Move, $50/week, 8 classes per month, billed monthly (source 4). Official 21 Day Unlimited Trial Pass listed at $199, labelled $199/class on the same page (source 4). Third-party research notes report a drop-in price of $30 at the DTLA facility (source 14), not verified and not used in a price column. Third-party Instagram post reports 24/7 open gym for $55 for the first month, valid until 12/6, with no year given (source 11). Source 10 gives $25/session for a different gym (Dawg Pack CrossFit) and is not used.
Coaching
Official site says staff are certified and trained, and classes are organized into small groups (sources 2 and 3). Coach introduction happens at check-in (source 3). Languages are not stated.
Good to Know
- Free intro tour
- No Sweat Intro is a 15 minute tour and goal talk, bookable through PushPress.[6]
- Payment methods
- Major credit and debit cards. No personal checks.[2]
- Beginner frequency
- Beginners are advised to start with 2 to 4 classes per week, building to 5 after a few months.[2]
- Workout length
- Workouts run from 5 to 20 minutes or more, after a strength or skill portion.[2]
- Registry listing
- The CrossFit affiliate registry entry is for the DTLA location, not the Montebello address.[1]
- Free refreshments
- Filtered water is available to members. Other snacks and drinks are for purchase.[2]
Visitor Guide
Overview
Backyard Fitness runs a CrossFit and HYROX gym at 716 S Vail Ave in Montebello. The site lists a 6,000 square foot space with a 24/7 open gym, so you can train outside class times.
Classes
The drop-in list includes CrossFit, HYROX, Olympic Weightlifting, Endurance, Glutes, HIIT and Personal Training. Classes are organized into small groups. Most days end with a workout programmed for that day.
Before you come
Drop-in visitors need at least three months of fitness experience. Start with the free 15 minute No Sweat Intro tour, booked through the PushPress page. Check in at the front desk when you arrive, then introduce yourself to your coach before class.
Heat and comfort
The sources do not describe the Montebello training floor. A research note about the DTLA Arts District floor says it is an open-air warehouse with no air conditioning. Plan for heat in summer and ask the gym before you visit.
Pricing
The official site does not publish a single drop-in price. The 10 visit Flexi-Pass is listed at $300 and is valid for 12 months. Ask about single-session prices before you arrive.
Verified Sources
11 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
11 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.CrossFit affiliate registryCrossFit registry
crossfit.com
- 2.Official site
- 3.Pricing page
- 4.Membership PricingPricing page
backyard.fit
- 5.Backyard Fitness Class ScheduleOfficial site
backyard.fit
- 6.api.grow.pushpress.comBooking portal
api.grow.pushpress.com
- 7.Backyard CrossFitDirectory or guide
yelp.com
- 8.CrossFit Gym in MontebelloOfficial site
backyard.fit
- 9.Team Backyard (@backyardcrossfit)Social
instagram.com
- 10.Drop-In CrossFit Classes in Montebello, cACrossFit registry
dawgpackcrossfit.com
- 11.Team Backyard | NOT YOUR AVERAGE GYMBLACK ...Social
instagram.com
