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    5.0 (32 reviews)

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    Hector M.

    This is the one gym that I actually look forward to visiting. Everyone here is extremely friendly and the trainers make working out fun. No gimmicks, just hard work and results with your new fitness friends.

    Two of the best trainers!
    Roxie V.

    I have always been "going to the gym." Ie. Crunch or 24 hr... That is how I injured my lower back! I knew I needed help. Hardcore was recommended to me and now it's my second home. The trainers know what they are doing, and how to modify for injuries Maria the creator of BURN stresses very much on form, which pushes everyone up for success. Im amazed to find a gym where everyone is friendly which then becomes your accountability to stay on it!! I just recently discovered cycling and kettlebell classes and I'm obsessed! I used to come to only burn 3xs a week. Then got into the zumba groove. And now Im at the gym at least 4-5 days a week! If you are at all interested in finding a gym home where you can feel motivated to stay active it here.. and if it's your first time there, its FREE!!

    Mailynda L.

    Incredible work out studio, amazing classes, and super badass instructor. I'm literally here 6 days a week. Intense 60 minutes class and feeling fantastic afterward. Love cycling, love kettlebell, love tabata class... love everything about this little precious gem in Lake Forest!

    Zumba dancing down the Lake Forest Fourth
    Care'n C.

    I love Hard Core Fitness in so many ways! The location is very convenient - right off the freeway. The gym itself looks amazing - nice open waiting area with plenty of seating, gorgeous fitness room complete with great floor, teacher's stage, great sound system, large mirrors, and even mood lighting! There is always a kind receptionist at the front - never a long wait for service. The staff and students are a fitness family - everyone is so sweet, interactive, and everyone truly cares about each other! It's a great motivational environment where everyone feels welcome and no one is left behind or out of place. This is truly a place where everybody and every BODY is welcome to come and push to your own personal maximum challenge. Maria, the owner is an amazing coach - strong, dedicated, enthusiastic, encouraging, and creates great workouts with lots of dynamic challenges and variety! I love Burn sessions where you can monitor your body shape and your fitness progress through the series. To top it off, this is the best place for Zumba! All of the teachers are so fun, enthusiastic, creative, and the whole place has great party vibes! So much goodness in one place!

    Marklem V.

    Best gym, best instructor, best deal and amazing people! I'm glad I'm part of this awesome fit family!

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    Thank you, Phil. We’re glad to have you.

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    Thank you, Gabbie! We are so proud of you!

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    I love this place. Awesome people, great work outs, wonderful trainers... who help you, grow with you and laugh with you.

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    High energy, fun, welcoming Zumba class! Thanks Maria for a great class! One of the best Ive ever been to!

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    So nice to hear! Looking forward to having you back.

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    Thank you! Working out AND a good time. Now there’s a concept. Lol

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    This gym/therapy/boost of energy is absolutely worth it! A full body work-out each and every time.

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    If you sign up here, pray that you never have to deal with the manager or try to cancel your…read moremembership. To be completely fair, the gym itself is nice and clean, and when I initially signed up, the staff was very welcoming. However, the manager at this Lake Forest location is absolutely horrible, unprofessional, and arrogant. I moved away and needed a closer gym, so I followed their policy and sent both an email and a physical letter to cancel my membership. Instead of processing it, they ignored it. When the renewal period came around, they hit my account with both the monthly fee AND the annual membership fee! Trying to fix this was a nightmare. I called their hotline and was left sitting on hold for an entire hour. Frustrated, I finally drove down to the gym in person. The front desk girl was actually very nice. She successfully canceled the membership and explicitly told me that the manager does have the power to issue the refund, but he was currently on a call. It turns out the manager was standing right outside the gym making a personal call. Even though he looked right at me and clearly saw me waiting, he made me stand there for 15 minutes while he finished his casual chat. When he finally walked back inside, he flat-out refused to give me a single dime back--even though I haven't stepped foot in the gym since the day I submitted my cancellation request. He didn't even have a valid reason; he just acted like "this is how it is, and nothing is going to happen to me." He was incredibly rude and dismissive. When I asked him how I could escalate the issue to higher management, he sneered and literally said, "I am the highest management and no one is above me!" The sheer arrogance and lack of customer service from this guy is unbelievable. He had the full authority to do the right thing and fix their billing mistake, but chose to power-trip instead. Planet Fitness corporate needs to look into who they have running this branch. Stay away from this location if you value your money and your sanity.

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