Lance pretty much saved my life. I came to him weak in body and spirit after a very long time of…read morebeing sick. I was teetering on ending it. Training with Lance was my lifeboat. Sometimes exercising/training/lifting is all you've got...and sometimes it's enough. Lance knows what he's doing, he loves what he's doing, and he's fun to be around while he's doing it. And above all else he cares about people. Deeply. You can't go wrong with Lance as your trainer.

Lance is a rare gem for fitness in LA. He actively strives to keep his prices reasonable out of…read moreethics and respect for his clients, although he could easily raise them, as he's always fully booked. He will often sacrifice his own workout time to accommodate a client. Since I can't do personal training as often as I'd like, Lance created a personalized "Push Day" and "Pull Day" program for me that I can take to the gym and do on my own. He doesn't judge you and genuinely cares. He has celebrity clients and has trained some huge names, yet he makes me feel equally important. His new studio location is full of brand new equipment and is in a cool spot in Glassell Park near all the new restaurants there. Plus his dog Bud is adorable! He'll hang out with you while you work out, so you get a dose of animal therapy too. I worked with Lance a while back but fell off. Lance has actively encouraged me to get back into motion. I am now restarting my fitness journey after some time off due to his support. It's wonderful to feel like you have an ally in something so important and so personal. Thanks, Lance.

I started working out at Lift two months ago, and I absolutely love it…read more The workouts are effective and efficient, and, if you're a nerd like me, it's interesting to hear Dirk and Chenell talk about how the movements strengthen different muscle groups. They're always nearby to make sure my form is correct, and they never lose patience when I ask them to remind me how to do certain moves. Speaking of supervision, I went to Lift today for the first time in about a week and a half, and I told Chenell that I've been experiencing some pain in my left shoulder. She sent Dirk outside to talk to me about it, and after I described my symptoms, he re-wrote part of my workout and continued to check in to make sure I wasn't in any pain. I felt super safe and respected, and there was ZERO pressure for me to push through any discomfort. Hiiiighly recommend this place!

I started working out at Lift Silverlake seven weeks ago and my experience there has been 100%…read morepositive, far exceeding any expectations I had regarding the process and results I might see. It has been years since I've stepped foot in a gym, and I'm not young, so I had misgivings about how the training would go, but those misgivings have disappeared. I have always been active in one form or another, first as a (modest) school athlete, then in the military, and finally just interested in general fitness, but my time with Chenell, Dirk, and Emilie has yielded results (already?!) I've never felt or seen before. Going into this, I submitted information about my background and goals, and I feel it's clear that the team really listened and that I am on a tailored program directly addressing my goals. I am by no means an expert in weightlifting, and thus far have needed many reminders about which exercise is which, what the movements are, etc. but I always feel comfortable asking for those reminders. Dirk and/or Chenell, and/or Emilie are consistently close by for those reminders, or to help with adjustments to form, and pointing out if it might be time to increase resistance (weights) because of increased strength over time. I told myself I was "only" going to do two workouts per week when I started, and almost immediately (and eagerly) bumped it up to three workouts per weeks since I could feel and see positive results almost from the very beginning. I've since discovered that some close friends have also had great experiences at Lift Silverlake, and I've already found myself recommending it to friends based on my experience there.

I was recommended this gym by a friend, I started my fitness journey earlier this year…read more Unfortunately I deal with mild anxiety and using big machines is kind of intimidating at other gyms. I decided to come and check it out, I was also looking for personal training just to get the guidance that I so desperately need. I had my assessment with Miguel, and man this guy made me feel comfortable from the very beginning. Throughout the entire hour I spent with him, there was not one moment I felt self-conscious or judged, I felt right at home and it was because of his disposition. He found ways to relate to my personal experience, he managed to make me come out of my shell (which is not a very easy thing to do). By the end of the assessment I knew this would be my new home gym, I needed to become a member AND I needed to sign up for personal training with him of course. I am now a proud member of LM Fitness, I cannot wait to continue to work with Miguel and all the amazing people I have met so far. I have been at this location twice now and every single time the vibe just feels right, I cannot wait to experience this little family they have created.

Awesome gym. They have an outdoor an indoor section…read more A monthly gym membership will cost you $119 a month and includes some classes as well if you like that! They have everything you need and the staff is super friendly. Would recommend as your local gym if you're in the area!

I did my first powerlifting meet with Joohi and I'm so glad I made the right choice to have her as…read moremy coach. She's supportive through out the prep, teaching me technicals skills in lifting and helping me build my confidence and have a right mindset for the meet. Will recommend for both beginners and more advanced lifters.

Coach Joo Hee is an amazing coach. I've been a competitive athlete my entire life doing taekwondo,…read morecross country, track, basketball, and climbing. I also have been a high school cross country and track coach for over 20 years, and paraclimbing coach for 2 years. I've been powerlifting for a couple years and chose to compete this year just as a challenge for myself and to have a goal to work toward. It ended up being a lot of fun and a great learning experience. After that, I decided I wanted to take powerlifting more seriously, so I reached out to coach Joo Hee. When I started, I was a little confused because it was completely different to the training methods I was used to. Her coaching allowed me find adjustments in my lifts, along with the understanding and reasoning behind it, such as keeping tension in certain areas to prevent injury. She will help you understand your body and what movement/lifting style will best suit your body type. Back then, I used to lift a lot heavier using an online program, but I was always hurt or in pain. However, through working with coach, she helped me realize it's not about lifting heavy, and that success will come from prioritizing the right technique and having correct body tension, which will prevent injuries. I am grateful for this lesson. If you need someone that will listen to your complaints and whiney-ness, coach has the personality and patience to deal with you. It's also just great to have a coach to do all the calculations and give you a training program, that way you can just focus on lifting. 10/10 would recommend.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff! The equipment is well-maintained, and I love the variety of…read moreclasses offered. However, it can get crowded during peak hours, which is a bit frustrating. Overall, a solid choice for fitness enthusiasts!

I wanted to get stronger and had heard great things about Amanda, and I'm so happy we started…read moreworking together. The changes she suggested for my diet were common sense and easy to incorporate. The workouts she programs are fun and can be adjusted based on where you are. In just a few weeks my body looks and feels incredibly different- I feel stronger, my clothes fit better, I'm sleeping great, and I don't feel at all deprived.

Lee has helped me become stronger, healthier, and leaner. I have been working with Lee for 10…read moremonths in both private and gym class sessions. I have gotten back my muscle and lost weight. It takes patience and commitment. Lee has been there for me. I feel good and I'm happy with my results.

I've been doing personal training with Lee for a couple months now and I cannot say enough about…read morehow much they've helped me feel good in my body. They pay attention to keeping me safe during exercises, making sure I'm holding my body properly and they always emphasize that it's about doing a move slowly, safely and well so that you feel good/not in pain. I'm so much stronger now, and a lot of the pain I went into training with has subsided because they listened to what I needed/wanted and have tailored exercises to address these needs while also adding new moves to strengthen my whole body. I love Lee and highly recommend them as a trainer. Also check out their classes -- they're so much fun, they're challenging in a good way, and the music/vibes are always on point.

Great gym for students! Would definitely recommend any Trojans at Keck to check this place out!read more

Parking: Spacious open lot but not sure if you necessarily need a USC parking pass. I've had…read morefriends who have parked before without one though! Gym Space: Not as vast as the gyms on the main USC campus but definitely my favorite gym out of all the USC ones. It has enough equipment for the demographic of students typically around this campus, making it super empty and kept clean. I never have a problem having one of the mirrored rooms to myself to do mat workouts and there are always a plethora of treadmills left open. Weights and mats are rarely ever missing too. They have sanitizing wipes in several corners of the gym space and a water refilling station by the lockers.

Been working with Micah and damn he's so great. Super inspiring and encouraging. This is a tough,…read moretough workout - especially for my out-of-shape dad-bod.

Background: I took a complimentary class with a loyal client of the studio a few weeks ago. I…read moredidn't know reservations were required, but was very appreciative of the owner's invitation to attend, despite the full class. Karl was supportive, positive, professional and both trainers gave individualized attention to the 11 people in the room. The classes really should be more like 6-7 people for the space though, and they could have spent more time demonstrating the circuit to help people avoid injury since it's faster-paced. Overall, good trainers, accommodating and challenging. I've been planning to purchase a bulk package for the year so I could attend on Saturdays with my friend, and in the meantime, I actively engaged with the Instagram page, trying out their exercises on my own, liking their posts, and recommending it to two of my own clients and a friend, just after the one session. However, as a business in 2017, how you interact with the public on social media is critical. Their Instagram is a nice extension of what they do in the classes, but I started to find some of their meat shaming rhetoric offensive (and PS: I'm not alone in this). I am not anti-vegan, simply a strong advocate for food and body positivity-- there are lots of ways to practice a healthy lifestyle. So I spoke out, letting them know that I found the tone to be repelling, and that it made me question whether the studio was the right fit for me. I shared my own negative experience as a vegan and pointed out that there needs to be substantiated evidence on the claim that "dead animals" cause inflammation of one's olfactory senses. If you're in the business of handling people's health, peer-reviewed, evidence-based, clinical science is kind of important... Perhaps my comment lacked decorum, but nonetheless, there is a way to handle negative comments productively-- they could have easily won me over with a single sentence. But instead, the business chose to become defensive, argumentative, and hostile, engaging in downright school yard bullying tactics. The business exploded my feed, strategically singling out dozens of my photos of unhealthy, caloric dense, meaty celebratory meals, and liking them; a passive aggressive move, as if pointedly saying, "Oh yeah, you wanna say something negative about OUR food choices, fatty?" Then, one of their clients surpassed the passive aggressive by directly calling me fat, lazy and a sugar/ saturated fat addict, making gross assumptions about my eating, body and workout habits, which the business tolerated and agreed with. All because I expressed the fact that I found the tone of her post to be insulting. You are supposed to be in the line of lifting people up and inspiring them. And while there's always some annoyingly sensitive PC client who takes offense to *something* (and perhaps that was me this time) how you handle people who express dissenting opinions is revelatory, and in this case, it demonstrates a severe lack of professionalism, insensitivity, and a disturbing vein of intolerance pulsing beneath the veneer of an otherwise decent studio.

Elliot really cares about his clients and tailors everything to your specific needs. I'm 45 year…read moreold too Punk for my own good kinda guy that was feeling a lot of pain in my back and shoulder. Once we started working together he came up with a program to get back to on track with my mobility and strength. His cool down massages after your workout makes me fall asleep to the point of drooling. TMI but funny. Elliot Rocks!

I normally don't write Yelp reviews but I can't pass up the opportunity to tell you how AMAZING…read moreElliot is! I have been working with Elliot since May and the results are what I always wanted and more. I've been overweight and out of shape since my 20's and knew something needed to change, like now. My health was deteriorating, I was always tired, had no energy to do anything, poor eating habits and I finally decided enough was enough. I joined a indoor cycling gym in 2015 and I loved it but I wasn't getting the results that I wanted so I decided to step up my workouts and contacted Elliot. Let me tell you, it was THE BEST decision I have EVER made!!! After our initial consultation, they provided a nutritional meal plan that was very easy to follow and explained to me the importance of good nutrition. Elliot was always there for me when I had any questions. I started out at 2x a week and have now increased to 3x a week. My first session really put into perspective how out of shape I was but Elliot motivated and pushed me to continue and not give up and I didn't! My body immediately started to show changes, I was sore in places I never knew could be sore and I loved every second it. I'm finally getting the results I've always wanted but never could achieve. I have lost over 15 lbs, several inches from my body (down 4 pant sizes) and I'm stronger, both mentally and physically. I now have the energy and confidence to do things and my body craves the workouts. All this would not be possible if it weren't for Elliot and their mad training skills, motivating and pushing me all the way. Elliot is truly an amazing, attentive and inspiring personal trainer and is worth every single penny and then some. I've tried personal gyms and just couldn't get motivated or into it. I needed the one on one with someone who truly cares about their clients and I found this and so much more in Elliot. I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to get back in shape and lose weight. You will not be disappointed.

I also really enjoy working out. Your club has a great atmosphere. I read the reviews and see a lot…read moreof people like it. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any women I could work out with.

Resistanz is all encompassing, from custom and supervised workouts to individualized food and…read moresupplements plans. It's a perfect balance of efficiency and effectiveness, allowing for a sustainably healthy lifestyle. Nothing else like it on the market!