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    Hall Swim Academy - Anna loves working with her swimmers in the pool

    Hall Swim Academy

    4.9(87 reviews)
    16.1 km

    Anna at Hall Swim Academy is an excellent teacher…read more Two years ago, my son (who was 7 at the time) was going to another swim school and was doing ok but advancing slowly. As part of that school's safety training, they threw him in the water wearing street clothes. He was doing ok for about 30 seconds but then panicked and started to sink so one of the teachers had to jump in and pull him out. (It was partially my fault since I mistakenly had him wear long pants that absorbed water). Anyhow, he freaked out and got very scared. We continued to go to that school for several more weeks but he stagnated with his training and the teacher became frustrated and tried to push him too hard so he had a melt down. Fast forward two years, I started taking him to the Hall Swim Academy west LA location about 2 months ago and he started trying again to learn how to swim with Anna. Anna is extremely kind and patient with kids. She demonstrates what she wants him to do and corrects mistakes in his floating and swim strokes and has him repeat as necessary. She is able to recognize how much to push and when to give him more space and repeats instructions as necessary. He loves going to swim class with Anna and is motivated to learn so he can swim with his friends at summer camp. Yesterday, he had two major breakthroughs. He spent most of the class in the pool without wearing goggles which he previously refused to do. Then, on his own, he decided he wanted to try the swim test. So, he put on street clothes over his swim suit, jumped in the water, floated on his back for 20 seconds and then easily swam to the side of the pool and climbed out on his own. He was so proud of himself for overcoming his fear and is now looking forward to his next class with Anna. I am very grateful to Anna for her kindness, professionalism, excellent teaching skills and being such a good motivator. Thank you!!

    Hall Swim Academy was awesome! We have a pool at our house so learning to swim was non-negotiable…read more My son went from afraid of putting his face in the water all the way to a confident swimmer. The whole team is fantastic, and Elena is especially amazing!

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    Swimmers love our Hall Swim Academy instructors!

    Hall Swim Academy - Mar Vista 2 pool near Palms Blvd. and Beethoven St.

    Mar Vista 2 pool near Palms Blvd. and Beethoven St.

    Hall Swim Academy - Our instructors keep the swimmers engaged throughout each lesson.

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    Our instructors keep the swimmers engaged throughout each lesson.

    Silver Peak Performance - SPP is proud to be part of the Adult Learn To Swim program.

    Silver Peak Performance

    5.0(9 reviews)
    1.8 km

    I started training with Silver Peak Performance through the Walt Disney Company Tri-Team. We were…read moreblessed to have SPP as our open water ocean swimming coaches. The coaches are excellent. They watch your strokes and give you tips about how to improve your strategy for racing. I have now joined the US Masters swim team at the pool and love the workouts. What a great way to start the day. The coaches are very encouraging and celebrate everyone for their special talents. They are warm and welcoming. This is a great group of people. So glad I have been adopted into this swim family.

    When I decided to break my 9 year post-collegiate swimming hiatus, I was thrilled to discover there…read morewas a US masters swim team that practiced practically in my back yard. I emailed the head coach (Charles) and his wife and team organizer extraordinaire (Kris) for more info. The response I received was overwhelming. Even over email I could tell they are some of the most caring and fun people I know. And everything got better from there! My teammates have become like family and practice is a respite from the rest of my crazy life. My swimming times have improved consistently and we always have a blast at meets. The program welcome swimmers/triathletes of all ages and abilities so regardless of whether you are scared to put your face in the pool or you swam at the Olympic trials, come check us out!

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    Silver Peak Performance - SPP ladies volunteering at the Pasadena Triathlon!

    SPP ladies volunteering at the Pasadena Triathlon!

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    Silver Peak Performance

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    Aqua Buddies

    Aqua Buddies

    4.5(115 reviews)
    18.2 kmSherman Oaks

    We've gone to a couple of swim schools and Aqua Buddies has been the best fit for us. My son's…read moreinstructor, Tammy has been a breath of fresh air. She is equally patient, firm and makes the lessons fun. Not a chore. Now my son is actually swimming and gets excited for his lessons.

    I brought my 4-year-old son to Aqua Buddies for swim lessons. At first, everything seemed fine…read more During his initial lesson, he worked with one instructor and learned basic skills like blowing bubbles, which was a positive start. However, as we continued, each lesson was with a different instructor, and that lack of consistency made my son increasingly uncomfortable. At his age, familiarity matters, and it became clear he wasn't settling in the way I had hoped. What ultimately led me to write this review, though, was not the instructors--it was the customer service. My interactions with the scheduler/representative regarding scheduling, missed days, and invoices were unpleasant and rigid. There was very little kindness or willingness to work with me, and the communication felt cutthroat rather than supportive. Because of this inflexibility, my son essentially missed out on continued lessons. Instead of working with me as a parent trying to navigate life with two young kids and a disabled husband, I felt pushed out over a missed appointment. In retrospect, I now see how much that experience negatively impacted my son's relationship with the water. I'm writing this while watching my son thrive at Water Wings, where he is happy, confident, and excited to learn. Seeing the difference has made me realize just how behind he became due to how things were handled at Aqua Buddies. Thankfully, there are other options in this city. I truly wish Aqua Buddies placed more emphasis on compassion, flexibility, and customer service--especially when working with young children and families who may need understanding, not rigidity.

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    Aqua Buddies
    Aqua Buddies - Swimming is the best with Aqua Buddies !

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    Swimming is the best with Aqua Buddies !

    Burbank YMCA

    Burbank YMCA

    3.0(183 reviews)
    8.1 km
    Budget friendly
    Not-for-profit

    Been to all the Ys in the valley, and this one's the best. The building is three stories tall and…read morefilled with all types of weightlifting goodies! Two racks, two cable machines, a regular cable weight machines as well as stackable plate ones, a platform for deadlifts, two trx stations, a punching bag, two assault bikes, a meaty cardio room with updated equipment, and my favorite...a sled :) I love pushing 250lbs around. It brings me joy! What's weird is people like using the green faux grass strip (aka the sled track) for sit-ups and such. It's not their fault tho, as all the low impacts weights are in the corner right next to the strip. The locker room has a sauna, and there's a nice lounging area just outside the locker room with quality stocked vending machines. The free book library is right there as well. The one problem was the cycle class. It's so so sad because they created an amazing space. It looks like one of those cycle clubs, with a raised area for the instructor, track lights around the mirror, and newer bikes. But we tried a class and realized very quickly why it's only moderately filled. The old dude started by saying we were going to have a cheer off, saying he was working on our public speaking (aka WHAT I DO FOR A LIVING). He kept saying just wait til we get going, that the class would be challenging, but ten minutes in and we were still stretching to classical music. I couldn't stomach it, I had to leave before it "got good." Overall a wonderful facility though, it's always a treat when I'm in the neighborhood.

    New ownership, same stupid. You can't really go to this gym after school is out. Just kids…read morewrestling in the middle of the gym again. There are barely any employees here. Equipment disappears, they did have some New paint, the attendance is way down, just give up and close this place.

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    Burbank YMCA
    Burbank YMCA

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    Shark Boxing Club - Eagle Rock - Competition

    Shark Boxing Club - Eagle Rock

    4.7(115 reviews)
    2.6 kmEagle Rock

    LAKO has become a sanctuary-like place for me. it's a fun and supportive environment with great…read moreenergy in the air. They play the best music to get you moving and each time I walk out of there with a big smile on my face and feeling so grounded and grateful. Yuichi is a gracious guy and the staff and coaches are amazing people who do a great job of motivating others, and making everyone feel like part of the pack. They offer numerous daily group classes, excellent private training, open gym with great equipment, training camps, and kids classes, just to name a few. They also participate in various community supportive efforts from animal advocacy to families in need, to toy drives....they do it all. Not sure what else one can ask for from one place. Thank you guys, much love

    There is no other place in NELA like LAKO. Don't let the fact that it's a boxing gym intimidate…read moreyou. Everyone there from front desk, to trainers, to the other members are not only friendly and welcoming, but they make you feel strong and empowered every time you walk through the doors. And you leave feeling even better. The classes are suitable for people of all skill levels and you have your choice of boxing, kickboxing, bootcamp and sparring. The trainers are top notch (shout out to Justin!). If you're looking to get in a workout between classes, they have cardio equipment and weights. There's a recovery room for sports massage and compression sleeves, etc. Rates are competitive, bathrooms are always nice and clean, music always bumping and if you're lucky you'll get to meet Koko the mascot :)

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    Erick "El Fresco" Escobar

    Shark Boxing Club - Eagle Rock - El Coyote for the WIN

    El Coyote for the WIN

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