I just started coming here on a regular basis and I've been having a great time. The space is about the size of a basketball court, maybe a little smaller. There's a full complement of weight machines for circuit training. Free-weights are available in a variety of styles. Not much in the way of cardio - a couple of treadmills and 2 elliptical machines. In the corner there are 4 bikes. An open area is available for jump rope, balance training and stretching. Personal training sessions are the name of the game here. It appears many people are here for physical therapy. You have a choice of that or working out at your own pace. There's not much in the way of amenities. There's a men's and women's changing room with cube lockers. The men's room is small and has a standup shower and toilet separated by opaque curtains. I assume the same is true for the ladies'. There's another separate bathroom off the main desk. A water machine is available. There is also bottled water and energy bars(?) for sale. A couple of flatscreens are installed, but they're not on very often. The music is Top 40. So far the most attendees I've seen at one time hasn't been over 10, not including the trainers. There's always plenty of room and you pretty much have your pick of workout stations. Big plus. Gil's the owner. He's a former champion weightlifter. Everyone here is very friendly and the rates are reasonable. Come check it out! read more

Body Wise Fitness - Trainers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Nice, local boutique gym. The owner was warm to welcome my girlfriend and I. The area is super spacious and is a gym rats dream. Also, I've never seen cleaner bathrooms in any gym period. One of my favorite things is that there is no heavy foot traffic and it's a calm environment to workout in, we went at 5:30pm roughly. Overall, I would recommend this gym for anybody athletic or fitness inclined. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to pop in to check out this local gym. We were welcomed from the start by the owner and he gave us a thorough rundown of the equipment and the gym overall. I was highly impressed by the cleanliness of the gym and how organized every thing is. The gym is very spacious and is not over crowded. I'd definitely recommend this gym. read more

Gil and his gym are a winning combination! The atmosphere is welcoming, the equipment top-notch, and Gil is very personable making every workout enjoyable. Clean, organized, and accommodating to all fitness levels. Glad I came across it online! read more

I have never seen a cleaner and more organized gym . There is plenty of everything so your not stepping on anyone during a workout . The big doors are open to let the sunshine and breeze flow through . It's tucked away off the beaten path so there is no issues ever finding parking . The owner Gil is friendly and usually there of you have a question about equipment or how to use it . There are personal training options as well . I'm very happy to have stumbled on this place rather then a franchise . read more

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Working out at Body wise fitness was very enjoyable. The gym is quiet and always clean. The environment is welcoming and positive. People of all ages would enjoy working out at this gym. Thank you Gil for the wonderful experience! read more

I think Body Wise Fitness is the cleanest gym I've used. I meet my trainer,Alex Reuss, at this facility and myself and my daughter really like it. read more

Body Wise Fitness is a must try fitness center! Variety of equipment, extremely clean and tidy, and a friendly environment. By far the best gym in town! read more

Best gym in town. Equipment is well maintained, it's got everything you need, nice clientele and great owner. I'm very happy with this place

I really enjoyed my time working out here. It was only for two weeks with an extremely friendly and clean workout environment. Gil has a great setup with all the equipment you could ever need. I am frustrated there is not a gym like this in my hometown, everyone in Costa Mesa should feel lucky. read more

I love this gym, clean, quiet, great trainers, easy access and parking! Dan is the MAN!! Craig and Gil are also great back ups when my trainer is on vacation. Easy to wake up early and get to gym when coming here! read more

Bodywise is perfect. Owner is handz on. Trainers there if you want them but not a have to. Inexpensive and friendly. Highly recommend Bodywise. read more

Tried on several occasions to work with the manager/owner of Body Wise to no avail. It was his way or the highway. I even tried to get on the same page as the management and help boost business for him and myself, but it was trying to fight a current I could not, so me and my whole personal training business had to relocate. That is the beauty and reality of business, especially as an entrepreneur. You have the right and ability to change it if you don't like it and it doesn't work. I wish Body Wise the best and hope they do well in this ever-changing market. read more

This gym is so clean and low key. On any given workout there is no more than 3-4 people in the gym including me. The weights are always re-racked And machines cleaned on a daily basis. read more

My thoughts about Body Wise Fitness, if you are a mom or pop type of trainer then this gym might work, but if are a hardcore trainer getting ready for competition then this is definitely not your gym. The owner is a bit moody and sometimes distasteful leaning towards being absolutely rude at times. Warning hard-core trainers stay away. read more

Has all the equipment you need and is never too crowded. I've been really happy with the decision to sign up here.

I travel all over California for both fun and business. Also happen to be a bodybuilder who enjoys good old school iron, but I can't do crowds or gym idiots. You'll get none of the modern gym problems at this location, this gym is what we need more of in California. Back to the basics, plenty of modern machinery and basic iron. Great space and even better vibes. If you are in the area, don't waste your time at another commercial gym. Keep old school natural bodybuilding alive and realize that at this gym you can be a 75+ looking to get in a brisk walk on a treadmill in peace, or a 30 year old looking to get in a brutal chest day. read more

I love this place. I recently just started going about a month ago, but my boyfriend has been using this gym for awhile. He now has a couple of his buddies and I going with him on a rugular basis. I have a 24 hour membership that I don't really use anymore except for some classes. Body Wise is more private and comfortable. I don't necessarily need to be in a meat market fashion show while I'm trying to work out. The place is kept up, and the bathrooms and showers have added amenities just in case you forget a hair tie or *ahem* deodorant. Gil and his wife are serious about fitness and helping you achieve your goals and you get a sense of family there. I'm excited to keep going and pushing my fitness goals. :) read more

I was visiting Costa Mesa and after trying out 24 hr Fitness I decided to try and find a different gym that wasn't so busy and had nicer staff. Fortunately I came across Body Wise Fitness and will be coming back every time I stay in the area. Its clean, the prices are very reasonable, the staff is really helpful and courteous, and I never had to wait to use any of the machines! The locker room had extra locks to use if you forgot yours, and even hair elastics! Another thing I really liked was that there were lighter dumbbells (1, 2, & 3 lbs) most gyms only have 5 lbs and above. This was really nice for me as I have weak shoulders so I usually have to bring my own 3 lb weights. The second day I came the owner gave me a reduced rate (on top of the already reasonable prices) for the rest of my stay before I went back home. Try this place out! read more

Body Wise fitness is the truly a gem to workout in. I have been working out with one of the owners, Laurel, for over 10 years! She is such a dependable and awesome trainer. She gives the best workout according to a persons ability and always makes sure were doing each move correctly. The gym is always neat and very clean and conformably. I feel so fortunate to have found this place gym! read more

My trainer trains me here. Manny is the best trainer ever if you are looking for a good trainer. This gym is very private. The workout machines are all new and very clean. If you are looking for a good private location to workout without a million people and waiting for people to get off a machine go here. read more

I have been going to Body wise for almost 4 years, it is a nice and clean facility for individual or personal training. I went there after retiring for Golf Conditioning. It has helped my golf game. I have been having personal training by the owner Gil Yurly. Gil has won awards in Natural Fitness competitions, Mr. California Natural, Mr. Baldwin Park Natural. He is patient and will to work on your level. I enjoy going to the gym 2 to 3 times a week. My son has been going there for Gil's agility training, my son is 13 and has been going there since 11. Gil's agility training has helped my son tremendously. This pat Christmas he took snow boarding lesson at Mammoth Lakes, the instructor mentioned he did really well for his first time and had really good balance. We attribute that to Gil's instruction. The Gym also offers Chiropractors, Masseuses, as well as other Trainers. It's nice to go there vs. the huge mega gyms for me. read more

This is the best gym in the world! Laurel and Gil are amazing! They are very knowledgeable and helpful. The gym is always clean and has a open airflow. You never have to wait for a machine and the gym-goers are very friendly. I have been training with Gil for 6 moths and I have lost 20 pounds with a combination of exercise and his 30 day weight loss plan. I would highly consider dropping by this gym and checking it out!! read more

I've been coming here for the past 3 years now and i have nothing but the best to say about this gym. I've been to 24fitness, LA fitness, and other private gyms but nothing tops this place. If your looking for a place to come in and workout without anyone bothering you and holding you back by taking too long on a machine then this is as good as it gets. On busy days, it probably has 10 people at most, most of the time its empty. More importantly, its very clean and economical , something that i have not seen in any other gym for the past couple of years. All in all, you will not find another gym that provides better quality and atmosphere. read more

There are so many wonderful things to say about Body Wise Fitness. You won't have to fight the masses to get on the equipment and there is ample parking close to the gym. I have worked out for years on my own with great discipline but decided to try working out with a personal trainer. I had tried many trainers and they were good but then I discovered Laurel, one of the owners and trainers at Body Wise. I have been training with Laurel for ten years and she continually has taken my workout to a much higher level. She customizes each persons workout according to their level of fitness and trains teens to mature adults. She works multiple muscle groups with each move and gives mental cues to properly execute and maximize the exercise so the is form correct and you will get the most from her workout. Strengthening your body and getting in shape is so important for a variety of reasons for all ages. I highly recommend you get started at Body Wise Fitness and make an appointment with Laurel for personal training and improve your fitness level. read more

Been coming to "BodyWise Fitness" for a couple of years now. It's not pretty with a lot of fancy machines, but it sure is functional and just right for those of us that are more interested in getting fit than being seen. Some of the things I like about the gym are: 1. It's a gym where people are friendly but come to work out and get fit. 2. The gym is almost never so full of people that you have to wait for a machine to finish your routine. In fact, in two years I only had to wait for a few minutes on 3-4 occasions. 3. It has a number of different knowledgeable trainers that can help you focus on specific sport/HITT training, strength training, cardio/endurance, stretching, rehab,etc. You will find a trainer that fits your needs 4. The trainers are willing to do a single sessions with you, which is awesome, and lets you see if you clique with that trainer or they are the best choice for a need you have had at that time. I have used several trainers at the gym for endurance, strength and cardio that are tailored for my 70 year old body and been pleased with all of them. 5. The easy accessibility of the gym equipment just encourages me to consistently work out. 6. They have low cost training classes for seniors. Spoke to a number of them (80-90yrs) and they attribute the classes to their ongoing mobility. 7. The gym clientele has a good size older population 50+ so those of us that are retired and former couch potatoes don't feel out of place. I would give this gym five stars if they had an olympic pool for swimming and air conditioning. Otherwise I think it's the perfect gym for someone who is focus on getting fitter than they are now read more

Best gym in the area hands down. Always clean and never have to deal with crowds. The staff is super friendly and always willing to help out in anyway possible. Way better than any big box gym you'll find, especially for the prices! I wish I could have taken the gym with me when I moved! Best gym I've ever belonged to in the last 15 years easily. read more

Body Wise Fitness is a very clean facility and has a welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend it. The trainers are friendly and knowledgable. read more