I joined the LA Leggers for the 2019-2020 marathon training season, making the switch after being a…read morelong-time member of another training program.  The LA Leggers "clubhouse" is inside the historic Santa Monica Camera Obscura building overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Palisades Park near the world-famous Santa Monica Pier.  It is not a bad place to start your Saturday long run. The Leggers organization celebrated their 30-year anniversary during the 2019-2020 season and do they have their stuff down.  The weekly runs for each pace group are led by "Mentors".  There are 15+ groups which run and run/walk at different paces.  There are several walking groups as well. The LA Leggers offer something for everyone of all fitness levels who want to put in the work to become a "Marathoner".   Membership in the LA Leggers is for one year of weekly runs, although the marathon training season begins in late summer, culminating with the LA Marathon in March.  LA Leggers is a great organization and I recommend.   Weekly group runs have been suspended due to the pandemic and replaced with weekly Zoom meetings in order to provide support to the members.

I am not an athlete. It sounds kind of weird when I say that in the same breath that I say I've…read morecompleted 10 triathlons, a handful of 70+ mile bike rides and am currently in my second year training for the LA Marathon. But it's true just the same: I'm not an athlete. I'm a fat, slow, aging couch potato with big dreams. One of my big dreams is to do an Ironman some day...but boy, that means I have to a MARATHON. Ugh. My least favorite thing: running. Enter the LA Leggers. There are several big running groups out and about on the west side, including the HUGE one affiliated with the LA Marathon itself. I've run into that group a few times down on the beach, yelling out run chants like Army bootcamp and taking up the entire path. They look sweaty, tired and disgruntled. But every time I'd seen the LA Leggers groups running, people are laughing, smiling, enjoying the day and making running look - dare I say it? - FUN. What? Crazy talk! I joined last year and trained for the 2009 LA Marathon. Injury in November, bad sickness in December and all the crazy LAM date juggling and I was out for the season in January. August came around and I signed up for the 2010 season, determined to try again. As a non-athlete, it's been wonderful to find a "running" club as awesome as the LA Leggers. Encouraging, well-structured mentoring programs and terrific leadership combined with a truly GOOD group of people = wanting to show up and do the training every single weekend no matter how early. You make friends out there with people you would never meet otherwise, and the energy is always up up up. They welcome a wide spread of pace groups (I am in the slowest, 20 minute miles walking pace and YES, they do have walker programs!). I'm looking forward to completing my very first marathon in March, proudly wearing the Leggers name! GO LEGGERS! (And if you needed one more reason to join next year, the LA Leggers were just voted Best Running Club in LA by Competitor Magazine. All that for less than $75 bucks for an entire season! Almost unbelievable!)

I love training here! I've been coming for a few weeks and the coaching team is amazing. Great…read moreenergy and a very motivating environment. So happy I found this place!

Love this gym so much! I have been going since they opened in May 2023 and it's been so much fun…read more I've made some incredible friends and learned so much from the coaches about form and how to build up strength properly to avoid injuries and continue getting stronger. I never did barbell work before this gym and now I can successfully deadlift, power clean, back squat, front squat - to name a few favorites. This gym is an incredible way to build strength in a smart and thoughtful way especially if you're consistently going 3-4 times a week and for someone like me who is a runner, this programming is so complimentary to the cardio I do outside the gym.

Did you know that only 0.5% of the US population have ever ran a marathon? I guess that if it were…read moreeasy, more people would be doing it, right? LA Road Runners (LARR) is the official training program of the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon. I joined LARR this year because I needed to change up my training, meet some new people, but mostly to keep myself safe during the LA Marathon training season. I had sustained injuries during my last 2 winter seasons in another group by running on trails, and I've had to sit on the sidelines and watch the last 2 LA Marathons. LARR is broken up into 20 different pace groups for you to choose from based on your fitness level. There are 10 run groups, 7 run/walk groups, and 3 walking groups. These groups are separated by pace and are lead by very qualified Pace Leaders who work under the supervision of the coaching staff. And, just like Goldilocks, if the pace group are in is too fast, or if it's too slow, you are able to switch groups until you find the one that's just right. The group runs are every Saturday morning for 26 weeks, The runs get longer and longer each week, along with hill training and marathon simulation runs mixed in. There are water stations on the routes, and there is post run recovery foods and drinks waiting for us afterwards, along with weekly lectures and additional training tips. We run our route as a group; two-by-two, so not only are you getting some of the best training around, but you're also developing friendships along the way. The training program culminates at the finish line of the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon. Aside from the great staff, the one aspect of this program I like the best about is the sense of accountability that it instills me. The way that the program is set up, you MUST do your homework during the week because you need to be able to keep up with your group as the miles get longer and longer. Truth be told, I had always been the worst for my midweek runs and would suffer during the Saturday long runs, but not since joining the Road Runners. I would recommend the LA Road Runners for ANYONE wanting to run a marathon, or to just get some great training.

My mom was part of LA Road Runners many years ago when she trained form the LA Marathon. I just…read morestarted running last year. I finally ran into this group on the Santa Monica side as they are preparing for the LA Marathon. I will not join this group, because they are absolutely rude to other runners. One day I was running the opposite direction as a group. There was nothing to block their view of me coming. Instead of giving me room to run on the sidewalk, they ploughed through like I wasn't there. I actually had to go to the side in a driveway to keep from being run over by them. I mentioned it to their group leader they could have given me some way and all he did was apologize. Learn to share the road!! Also, they never acknowledge you as they run by you. I would rather join LA Leggers than this group. At least, when they pass me by they greet me or if they are coming up behind me on a run they acknowledge I am in their path. You may have the best record of people you join, but please learn some etiquette when it comes to sharing the road and actually share it. Does one runner really hurt your running?

It's tempting to review bomb this gym so classes stop getting waitlisted…read more All jokes aside, I've never worked out harder or been in this good of shape in my life and it's mainly the vibe + community There's no kipping or any movements I've felt were dangerous or a waste of time. In fact, the programming is so well done that when I started going 5-6 times per week the load was surprisingly doable and I never got close to any injury - good pain aside.

My husband and I have been part of the AMP community since 2020, and we truly can't recommend it…read moreenough. Hands down the best CrossFit gym out there! The new location is incredible--spacious, spotless, and thoughtfully designed. It has everything you could ask for: a clean, open facility, a sauna and cold plunge (with amazing member deals!), and a well-rounded programming system that can be easily modified for any fitness level. Whether you're just starting out or looking to push your limits, the coaches are always ready to meet you where you are--and give you that extra challenge when needed. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the space is dog friendly. And let's not forget the added bonus--a coffee bar on-site! Big shoutout to 7even Seas Coffee, our go-to post-WOD treat. :) This place is more than just a gym--it's a community. Grateful to be a part of it!

Just hit 750 classes and 4 full years here. Perfect time for a 5 star review no? Actually can't…read morebelieve I haven't left a great review here. I'm glad to be a founding member here and the last four years have transformed my fitness and community. Have made friends here. Have learned how to lift properly here. I come from no team sports or proper weight room experience. I did exercise but just did kinda whatever and based on random coaches or youtube videos. Tried a bunch of other class based fitness programs, you know them all. But wanted to get strong, not HIIT. I dislike crossfit and HIIT classes. This is for me. A version of what collegiate athletes get for strength and condition. All weights. Teaching you how to go about it. It can prob be a bit intimidating to get in but if you want to get strong you'll be motivated to ask questions. The one thing here is that coaches are trained not to be afraid of questions. So just ask away at the appropriate times. Best shape of my life, going here at least 4x a week and loving it.

Yes yes yes yes yes. I definitely recommend this gym. The staff is so sweet but they still know how…read moreto make you have a safe and effective workout. To everyone reading this, enjoy your workout at Allegiate Gym. Pure perfection.

The trainers at Monarch are awesome. Everyone genuinely cares about helping you reach your goals…read more Its a really nice community. The infrared saunas, cold plunge and quarterly full blood lab workup add to the benefits of membership.

The best way to get out of pain while also increasing athleticism. At FP I feel better and learn…read moreto move better, because let's face it we're not getting any younger. Large space with lots of trainers and gym equipment, try it out!

Coming to PF Santa Monica was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've been dealing with…read moredebilitating back/upper cervical pain for the past 2 years after a car accident & tried anything I could think of to get out of pain (chiropractor, orthopedic dr, neurologist, PRP injections, psychosomatic therapy, massage acupuncture etc.) which only provided short term/unsustainable relief.  The only thing that's helped me truly get out / stay out of pain was Project Function. Training w/ Paul the last 3 months has improved my quality of life tenfold! My pain levels reduced to a 1/10 within the first 6 weeks of working with Paul. I've learned so much about my body and how to move it in ways that support my performance long term. I barely write reviews but Project Function SM deserves all their flowers, so grateful I found this place!

Chris Ojakian is a great coach and doubles specialist! I highly recommend his coaching with your…read moretennis team, doubles partner or a private lesson! Elite Live Ball is excellent too!

I'm a total tennis beginner, but I took a lesson at a spa resort a couple months ago that really…read morepiqued my interest in learning more. At that lesson, I had so much fun and learned a ton about technique. By the end, the instructor and I were having a great time and hitting balls back and forth. I felt like I could get good at the game! It took me a long time to find tennis lessons here in LA. Despite the difficult scheduling process at this location, I was still enthusiastic about getting started. I ended up sorely disappointed. The instructor seemed surprised and almost borderline annoyed that i was a beginner despite the fact that I made that clear on my form. He had zero enthusiasm and didn't really give much helpful feedback. By the end of the lesson I swear I got worse. I was missing almost every single ball yet he kept throwing them with occasional vague instructions about my racket angle. All my excitement about tennis was quashed in those 60 minutes On a more minor note, if I'm paying $125 for an hour, I don't expect to spend a quarter of it picking up balls. Come on now. At least it added to my very meager calorie burn I guess.