I've been going to Surfcore Fitness for about two years now, and it's hard to overstate what this…read morecommunity has meant to me. I've been to a lot of gyms in LA over the years and was used to working out alone -- but I realized I missed having people to share the journey with. I came to Surfcore at a point in my life when I knew I needed to make some real changes to my health, and Carlos and Jose were so supportive and encouraging. After my first year, I got a clean bill of health from my doctor, and they genuinely celebrated that with me. Through the six-week challenges and all the day-to-day workouts, I've learned how to better balance my eating, my fitness, and my mindset. The workouts are tough but fun, and the people are what make it special. It's supportive, hilarious, and full of good energy. I've made real friends here -- something that's hard to do as an adult in L.A. And honestly, I really appreciate talking both workout shop and sharing the latest tea at Diva Fridays. Sadly, I had to move out of the area and I really miss my routine with the crew. Surfcore had become my third space -- a place between work and home where I felt grounded and supported by friendly folk. Truly one of a kind.

A very long overdue review for our beloved community gym!! My husband and I started at Surfcore…read moreAugust 2023, as we wanted to get into shape before our wedding. Our goal for joining the gym was to just get into better shape, but we didn't have any other expectations. We came out of it not only looking our best on our wedding day ;) but also became a part of the most supportive community of friends and people from all walks of life! Everyone at the gym is so welcoming, and we love the ALOHA spirit and vibes. The gym is run by two passionate (& extremely fit) owners, Carlos & Jose. They are not only our trainers, but true community leaders that always show up and do their best to make us feel comfortable and supported as gym members. They truly go ABOVE & BEYOND to make each member feel welcomed, and are always offering guidance even outside of the gym settings. In regards to the workouts, they are definitely tough! But not in an intimidating way. Carlos and Jose work with you to make sure that you can safely perform the routines, while also knowing when to push you to challenge yourself. As someone who's time is limited, I appreciate that these workouts are efficient and effective, and I always feel productive after the 45 min session (and oftentimes sore for days - the good kind of sore). I definitely value the variety of HITT workouts, which alternate between upper and lower body and continue to be a challenge for me even after 1.5 years. Since joining Surfcore, I've felt so much stronger and actually have more definition to my arms/back, and more !! Additionally, as someone in the healthcare field, and specifically working in a weight loss clinic, I can confidently tell you that my experience with patients on weight loss drugs (i.e.GLP-1 agonists), see the best results in their body and form when they combine their medication with weight-bearing exercises (basically all the Surfcore workouts). PSA to anyone who is on GLP-1's, you can lose up to 30% of your muscle mass if you are NOT combining it with a structured exercise routine! Logistics- My initial question when I first found them through a google search was "how's the parking situation??" Parking is accessible and free! Such a rarity on this side of LA. The biggest bang for your buck is signing up for their monthly membership to get unlimited access to all their classes. My personal focus was going to the group classes, but Surfcore also offers other opportunities for working out, including their barbell club, 6-week challenges that incorporates regimented combination of clean eating with workouts, personal 1-on-1 training, and fun competitive events on holidays and at the beach - and more! We are SO extremely lucky to have been a part of the Surfcore community, and if it wasn't for making the move out of LA, we would've continued to stick with this gym for life. They have set an extremely HIGH bar(bell) for what we'll be looking for in a gym community in our next chapter. We are truly going to miss our Surfcore family!! If you are looking for a place to start your fitness journey, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jose & Carlos to join this vibrant community!!

I came here with a friend for the first time and have now been back multiple times since! I enjoy…read moretheir "circuit style" training while still allowing for each person to customize the workout to their own needs and fitness levels. I feel like so many of the gyms in the area are one-speed only and here it is super helpful that they are structured to allow the customization for the individual. I've been to classes with both Nick and Meg and they were both great. The Wicked themed class with Meg was particularly fun and great energy from everyone at the class. I also like how they're super conscientious of cleaning down all the machines and workout tools which you also don't always see at other gyms.

Jeff, one of the co-owners of this studio has been welcoming since they opened in Feb. The front…read morestaff are great too, always cheery whether you take morning or afternoon classes. For parking, there's street parking and paid meters after 8a. Or those that live close enough, can also ride there since there's dedicated bike lanes.

I've been loving this Orangetheory location because they not only have great instructors and staff…read morebut they also offer "tread only" as a class option throughout the week that I love and will drive over from the value to attend. An added bonus is that they also offer you to try the new Nike Hyperboot (Hyperice) which is a wearable heat Normadic dynamic air compression shoes for warm up and recovery for 15-20 mins before class. They look interesting and can't wait to try them.

From the moment you enter the club, everyone is friendly, knowledgeable and the fantastic coaches…read moreare very encouraging throughout the entire workout! Def two thumbs up and the front desk staff managed by Quincy, sets the welcoming tone throughout! So glad I joined this diverse members' fun and challenging club. And a facility network that I can use while traveling too!

I knew exactly what I was getting into when I joined Planet Fitness. An affordable gym. Purple…read morewalls. Free pizza once a month. A "Judgement Free Zone." What I did NOT know I was signing up for... was RINGWORM. Honestly, I was shocked. I was in there looking cute too. Fresh matching ALO set. Expensive water bottle. Feeling like an off-duty fitness influencer who says things like "wellness journey." Then one day I look down at my leg and see this perfectly round circular welt. At first I was like... wait... did I protest this weekend? Did a cop shoot me with one of those non-lethal rubber bullets and I forgot? So naturally, I Google Image searched it like a real doctor. BOOM. Ringworm. Not exactly what Beyoncé meant when she said "put a ring on it." Now look, I'm not blaming Planet Fitness for this. This was clearly caused by the puddle of human soup left on the leg machine by that hot guy wearing a My Chemical Romance T-shirt, denim shorts, and Converse. No wonder he was sweating so much. Brother was dressed like he had a double shift at Hot Topic after this. So I go to the front desk and ask the employee what I should do about the ringworm and without even blinking he reaches behind the counter and pulls out a communal tube of Lotrimin antifungal cream like it was hand sanitizer. Not a NEW tube either. A battle-tested tube. The kind of tube that's seen things. And then he goes, "Here you go, man." Which means one of two things: They're incredibly helpful. This happens A LOT. So there I am, standing in the lobby of Planet Fitness, rubbing antifungal cream on my thigh next to a broken massage chair while Pitbull plays overhead. Judgement Free Zone indeed. 5 STARS.

I don't know how this Planet Fitness is still open, because every time I walk in, it feels like the…read moreplace has completely given up on even pretending to function. My experiences here have been so unbelievably bad that "disappointment" doesn't even begin to cover it. Let's start with the manager, Jimmy. In my personal experience, he has been one of the rudest, least helpful managers I've ever encountered anywhere. Any time I've tried to ask a simple question, he acts like I'm inconveniencing him by daring to exist. His attitude alone is enough to make someone want to cancel their membership. The filth in this gym is unbelievable. It constantly looks like it hasn't been properly cleaned in ages. The bathrooms are grimy, the workout areas smell awful, and the equipment is covered in dust and sweat like no one even bothers to wipe anything down. It's genuinely gross. And speaking of equipment--half the machines seem to be broken at any given time. Not just occasionally. Constantly. For weeks. Cardio machines, weight machines, you name it--there's always a giant "Out of Order" sign slapped on something. It's a gym where you can barely work out. Even worse, there is NO WATER. Not "the fountain was down for a few hours." No--there have been multiple times I've shown up and there was absolutely zero working water available anywhere in the facility. A gym that can't provide water is unthinkable, yet here we are. Their payment system is a joke too. I've had several experiences where they couldn't take cash, credit, anything because their system was down. How does a modern business function like that? And on top of all this, the gym feels completely unmanaged, with people who clearly aren't members constantly coming in to use the bathrooms, showers, and hang out. The staff seem overwhelmed or uninterested, and the situation feels chaotic and poorly controlled. In my experience, this location is an absolute trainwreck from top to bottom. Between the rude management, disgusting facilities, broken machines, no water, and non-stop operational failures, I can confidently say this is the worst gym I've ever stepped foot in. Avoid this place unless you enjoy frustration, filth, and wasting your money.

A little bit of everything. That's how I'd describe this gym. There are group classes, cold plunge,…read moreinfrared sauna, ample workout equipment and machines.... The list goes on. They even have a Brazilian jujitsu studio next to the main workout area. I really like how open this space is. It's clean and both self contained and spacious at the same time. They also have this really cool indoor-outdoor concept where some of the group classes are held in the back patio. Megan did a great job offering corrections during yoga sculpt without being invasive or aggressive. For my disabled friends, the women's bathroom has an accessible shower with a built-in seat and railing. I imagine the men's bathroom has one too.

Been meaning to write this review since I signed up at the end of May…read more This gym strikes the perfect balance of intentional, multi-disciplined athletic performance and a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. The problem in LA when you're looking for a gym is: 1. The gyms in your vicinity are corporate owned and the clients range from disrespectful to arrogant, or all of the above. 2. The gyms have quality control issues, unhygienic, and unmaintained equipment and/or facilities 3. Charge exorbitant rates for basic elements every gym should have (high price = absolute bellend customers who wish they could be at the Bezos wedding). This gym takes care of all three of those and then some. Having met and chatted with Dakota, Eric, Grace, and Brett (some of the gym's amazing staff), if the facilities don't convince you this is the most well balanced, INDEPENDENTLY OWNED gym in LA, these guys certainly will. They are so bloody friendly and make the atmosphere feel great. To your continued success and expansion GymTonic

Dan from the front desk is completely unprofessional and rude! Was encouraging me not to get a…read moremembership even when I told him I live across the street so I don't care what he has to say. Besides him, everything else was fine.

* Fair service, reasonable experience, and staff was respectful throughout…read more * Service was fair overall; nothing outstanding, but no major issues. * Fair service and pricing. The experience met basic expectations. * Decent, fair service. Got what I needed without problems. * Service was fair and straightforward. No complaints.

I randomly picked Virtuo for a first time personal training session based on great reviews and…read morelocation. Turns out it was the right decision. You can feel right away that it's a gym where everyone is welcomed. All body types. All ages. No egos. What continues to surprise me is the knowledge that the trainers have. Nick has an educated response to all of my random questions, and continues to motivate and encourage me on my journey. It's a great feeling knowing what the exercises are doing for you and how to do them correctly. I look forward to every visit to Virtuo and seeing more and more results!

Best decision we made for our fitness journey!…read more As one of the greatest quotes I've heard goes: "Day one or one day" and we chose day one. My partner and I signed up together to work out at Virtuo, it's been an amazing experience so far. From the very beginning, Brandon (the owner) was super attentive and really took the time to understand what we needed as a couple training together. Great energy and very professional. And can we talk about our trainer?! Huge, huge shoutout to Wolf! He's the best. Super attentive, crazy knowledgeable, and somehow makes working out actually fun. We train with him twice a week, and we genuinely look forward to every single session. Like, we wake up excited to work out. That's never happened before If you're thinking about signing up somewhere go to Virtuo and ask for Wolf. You won't regret it!

I am confused about these reviews and photos. I took a class via Class Pass and it took place in an…read moreaerobics room inside Hollywood Gym. It was NOTHING like the photos. It was not a clear establishment like OTF or F45. The class I took was on a Wednesday and it was only two of us. The workout was fine, but it defeated the purpose of attending a group workout which is how this was advertised. The coach was friendly but not motivating at all. All the marketing and promo is very misleading. Not returning.

Worst training experience ever…read more Chatted Steve on "Grindr" about personal training sessions. In the beginning Steve was very friendly and none stop communication until I decided to try his gym. Prior to signing up, I discussed that I wanted to train 4x a week with him before he passes me on to other people. So I signed up and paid $1200 ( waste of money) thinking i would train 4x as week with him. The next day I showed up Steve was there and no communication of who I was meeting, I ended up training with a 22 years "actor" who has zero interest in my fitness goals, but just there to do the job. It was impossible to train with anyone as everyone was busy with their clients and such. I didn't even get to use my 16 sessions leaving me owed 5. It was literally a scam of $1200 for believing him. And after that first initial meeting, I never heard from him or saw him. But he happened to be on Grindr recruiting next victims. Be careful when you signed up and never believe their 4 star reviews as it is shit show in there. He tent to hire "actors and artists who has zero experience in training but happened to use them and it's really sad. Don't believe me. I have receipts .

I've been to countless F45s, but this location is in a league of its own. From day one, it felt…read moreless like a gym and more like home. The coaches are incredible--not only are they knowledgeable and provide constant, high-level feedback, but they are also genuinely kind people you'd actually want to hang out with. Moving away was heartbreaking; honestly, I'd move back just for this studio. I'm going to miss this community immensely. One of my favorite parts is the outdoor space, so you get your choice of an outdoor or indoor workout. Love it!

Loved the dual class indoors and outdoors simultaneously. They have bug spray, sunscreen, dog bowl…read morefor water. Lots of towels for visitors use. The outdoor space is lovely with the sun sail, speakers stations. I love that all equipment has the same branding from the weights to the kettlebells to the art paints. They have a very big community feel with weekly events and even movie nights outdoors. Parking is paid meters or free on the side streets. Definitely will be back!

Bolder is the best damn local gym ever if you're just a normal person that wants to work out…read morewithout any judgement. The most bodies I've ever counted in the building was around 6, so I don't feel like I really ever have an issue being able to use any machine I want. They don't have brand new machines, they don't have all the machines LA Fitness might have, but they have all the right tools to get into and stay in shape. Cassian, the owner, is an excellent personal trainer with crazy good rates for Los Angeles, much less Beverly Hills adjacent. Also to mention is the membership fee being much cheaper than most big name gyms on the west side. Anyone leaving a bad review either had a huge ego, or didn't speak with Cassian to try and work out their issues. A+ gym.

I would give zero stars if possible…read more Extremely disrespectful management. Outdated facility. Even though this would make the most sense for me since I live extremely close (& it's the closest gym to me), I will never become a member. I suggest you don't either.