After a few years away from working out, I kept putting it off until I started training with Michelle. From day one, there was zero judgment, which made it easy for me to be honest about my fears, roadblocks, and goals. She truly takes the time to get to know me and tailors every session to how my body is feeling and what's going on in my life. Her deep knowledge of the body really shows and it's why I trust her and feel safe pushing myself with her. I'm getting real results and am now doing things in the gym I was always fearful of or never thought I could do!!! Every session is challenging but incredibly supportive. Highly recommend! read more

Where to start...? MIchelle came very highly recommended to me after I had a few false starts with trainers. I now see that what I was missing was a mature, seasoned, cool, kind and knowledgable trainer. Within a year (but it happened within a few months) Michelle has taken me from a person who not only dreaded weight training and even the gym, but felt bad about being so inconsistent. She makes workouts fun, varied, and is committed to correct form -- she can explain as little or as MUCH about anatomy and fitness as you want, as she goes deep and stays current. Most of all, she knows how to work with and motivate a middle aged woman like me going through menopause! I feel more appreciative of what my body can do and notice when I'm hiking or in yoga my stamina and strength is so so much better than it was before I started working with her. And, if it matters, she is also very flexible with schedule changes, which has been a huge plus for me as an entrepreneur that is often shifting with client needs. We have worked in person and remotely, both are top top notch. THANK YOU MICHELLE! You've changed my life in so many ways! read more

Firstly, I am so glad to have met another strong woman in fitness who just gets it. Michelle has been fantastic to work with over the past 8 months! I've been training with her weekly since June and have made significant progress with my strength goals through the programming and guidance she has set me up with. After lifting solo in the past and not having that one-on-one in person feedback and coaching, it has been a breath of fresh air to work with someone who empowers me with new knowledge and the science behind certain areas of lifting. She motivates me and pushes me to be my best every session we work together (even when I'm full of self doubt). I've been able to build up strength across the board in all three lifts (bench/deadlift/squat) with my Powerlifting programming and exceed all my former PRs. I can't imagine working with anyone else! I will be sticking with her as long as I'm living in LA and as long as she takes clients. My programming is updated every 8 weeks and we PR test as needed. There are a lot of weird egos in fitness across LA and I can kindly say that there is none of that energy here, and Michelle is truly dedicated to her craft and very well educated on all things strength/nutrition. I'd recommend her without hesitation to anyone who can budget in working with a personal trainer. Bonus points: she's actually hilarious as well! read more

I cannot say ENOUGH great things about Michelle. I reached out to Michelle about a year ago because I wanted someone to help teach me how to properly lift weights and because I wanted my body to feel physically stronger. Finding Michelle feels serendipitous because she is not only SO super knowledgeable about the body and can explain exactly how everything inside is working and moving, but also really cares about the mind/body connection and your mindset while training, which I now know it at least half the battle. She also has been doing this for so long that she knows how to meet you where you're at--she's incredibly motivating and supportive, but also doesn't try to make you get into things that don't feel right for you, which was also really important for me. On top of all of this, I think Michelle is just a super awesome human--her life experience and heart make her a very grounded, kind (and funny) human and that kind of energy makes a world of difference when you're spending time with someone while doing something as personal as working out and transforming your body and mind. Make no mistake though... she is kind but she WILL push you to sprint up hills if the occasion calls for it (and...it probably does :D). read more

Insanely grateful to Michelle. I feel dramatically stronger and much more connected to my body. I look forward to our sessions together. Highly, highly recommend. read more

Michelle is unequivocally the best trainer I have ever worked with. She's smart, kind, and challenges you to invest in yourself in a way that's very special. I cannot stress enough - Michelle has helped me completely change my habits in a way I had previously thought was impossible. Our sessions are always productive, thoughtful, well-planned and results-oriented. She's also a nurse and she's able to explain not only what's important, but why it's important. Michelle is totally singular, and I feel incredibly lucky to have found her. read more

Best trainer in West LA is right! So thankful to have gotten to know Michelle through this process. She is such a caring, knowledgeable, and infectiously inspiring person to be around. I feel lucky to have crossed paths with her and to have gotten the opportunity to be trained by her. I could not have been more impressed by her understanding of the anatomy and physiology of movement, body awareness, and muscle growth. I have a long history of independent training and general athleticism, but had been on a long break which made me feel insecure getting back into the gym and rebuilding my strength and fitness. Michelle quickly upended my insecurities, and she continues to support me in feeling like I belong and am capable. Working with her has made me feel stronger and much more connected to my body and breath when I lift. She helped me to truly appreciate the importance of the mind/body connection in training, an awareness that I had never previously incorporated into my workouts. It has been so exciting to watch my body change over the course of our workouts. Cannot recommend her enough!!!! read more

I can honestly say finding Michelle/ Moxie in Motion was one of the best things that could have happened for me! In the first few weeks she has cleared up several of my misconceptions about personal training and lifting weights. Her exquisite training style often makes me feel more as if I am a graceful ballet dancer, standing with my instructor who's behind me to assist as needed vs. just someone in a gym with a loud drill sergeant or someone who's attending a do or die bootcamp w/someone yelling in their ear (my initial perception of how trainers treat their clients). Michelle has done several amazing things for me such as: Taken extra time aside from training to provide/share her knowledge, taken the time to identify my learning style and continuously applies techniques to help me retain all the information I've learned. She instantly accessed and addressed both my strengths and weaknesses, corrected my slight eating disorder, and by that, I mean has taken me off my constant crash diet routine. Most importantly, she has become someone I completely trust. I feel 100% confident when taking her direction. I've lost almost 10 pounds in three weeks and I haven't been my current weight since high school! I feel amazing after every single one our training sessions because she keeps it so interesting with all of the variety of exercises that we cover in a single session. I've learned so much already and I am excited to continue my journey with her as my coach! I highly recommend this company and feel more than grateful, and very blessed that Michelle took me on as a client. read more

Moxie In Motion - Training with Michelle always makes me feel great afterwards! I love the variety of exercises we cover in a single session. - Trainers Near Me - Venice, California

This has been long overdue but not forgotten! I used Michelle as a personal trainer when I was training for my first NPC bikini competition and I'm so glad I did! She is very knowledgeable in the world of bodybuilding and isolation muscle training. The whole experience with her was great because she is very thorough; everything from the diet to the emotional aspects of training. Aside from her pprofessional knowledge, she is also such a fun and easy going person. She might seem intimidating at first just because she is so strong and in such great shape, but once you meet her, you'll feel comfortable in 10 seconds. Shes warm, caring and will never push you unless you can handle it. Give Michelle a try, you will only get awesome results! (Correo photos, they are 8 weeks difference) read more

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Bottomline: Michelle is an incredible resource for all your fitness needs and can help you achieve your goals. PHILOSOPHY: Personal trainer by day, nursing student by night, Michelle is keyed into anatomy and physiologically relevant techniques. She is quite knowledgeable, experienced, and above all capable of working with you in different ways to achieve the best results. HOMEWORK: Our schedules are pretty irregular and thankfully Michelle has been great about fitting us in. For days when we cannot make it to the gym, Michelle has created workouts we can do at home or while traveling to keep us honest. BEST IN THE WEST: We were lucky to find Michelle through a straightforward Google search: "Best personal trainer in West LA"...Google was not wrong. read more

I started doing personal training because I wanted to feel stronger and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Michelle is an amazing trainer. She is super motivational and doesn't let you put any less than 100% into each workout session. It was inspiring to see that she had WAY more confidence in me than I did in myself - but every time I was able to complete my sets and it felt great. She is super knowledgable about the human body and great at describing how everything should be working together. She taught me a lot about my form for weightlifting and I feel much more confident working out on my own now. Michelle gave great nutritional advice as well and helped me put together a diet plan. I highly recommend her. read more

Moxie In Motion - Before (in blue) and after shots (in red) after just a couple months working with Michelle. - Trainers Near Me - Venice, California

Michelle is by far the most knowledgeable trainer I have ever worked with. She kicks my butt in a good way and makes it fun in the process. No 2 workouts are ever the same which to me speaks a great deal to how much thought and time she puts into our workouts together. We laugh a lot and although I'm often whining a bit about how challenging movements can be, I get thru them with the care and patience of M. Very communicative if I have questions after our workouts and just a great all-around human being. Very grateful indeed! read more

Michelle is an amazing trainer! I have been following her workout plan for only a few weeks now and I can already see excellent results with my body and overall health. She is truly dedicated to the well-being of her customers and is always available for questions. She has a wholistic approach to having a healthy body and it really makes a difference. By far the best personal trainer I have had the pleasure to deal with! read more

Michelle is amazing!! You're not just another client with her. She really cares about you. She makes sure that the plan that she sets up for you is tailored to what you can do. I've gone from not running, to running 3 miles in 1 hour to running 3 miles in 37 minutes. I know it's all because of the training I've been doing with her. She always makes me feel very comfortable and every time I finish a session with her I know I've left it all in the gym. If you want to see results there's no one else I'd recommend you to. Michelle is an amazing trainer, and amazing teacher, an amazing role model but most of all she's an amazing friend who cares. This was a challenge that's turned into a life style. In honor of our weekly check-ins... Mentally: I don't feel like I'm in a brain fog! I feel like I can think clearly and concentrate at work. Emotionally: I feel very positive and happy! How many of us can say that we feel happy on a daily basis? I know I can. I also know it's all thanks to the training and healthy eating. Physically: I feel confident! I've lost almost 15lbs and I'm not even done. She has boosted my self esteem and for that I am forever grateful. read more

Moxie In Motion - 3 miles in 37 minutes!! A first for me ever in my life! - Trainers Near Me - Venice, California

I have nothing but great things to say about Michelle at Moxie in Motion. She is the first trainer I've worked with that actually seems to care about my health and physical results - and I have seen results. If I could, I would train with Michelle every day. She's shown me that working out doesn't have to be completely miserable. While she kicks my ass, I always have such a good time and I feel like I've not only gained an amazing trainer, but also a friend and support system. I highly, HIGHLY recommend anyone to Michelle who is looking for a trainer that uses encouragement and positivity to motivate their clients. And one that is willing to be so flexible in order to accommodate their needs! I truly love Michelle, and I truly love what she has done to my body! I have a booty! I get compliments all the time read more

So I have been training with Michelle for almost a month and I must admit, she's amazing! I was referred to her by my co-worker who knew I've been looking for some motivation to get into shape, especially with Coachella and swimsuit season right around the corner. I figured it wouldn't hurt to get some info and just see what she's about. After a few intro emails to each other, I decided to meet up for a complimentary first session, and liked her immediately! What appealed to me about Michelle was that she is very friendly, was genuinely interested in my goals and not intimidating at all! What really helps me is that she keeps me accountable so I don't just slack off and ruin my work out with eating bad. There are a lot of variety in her work outs which is great for me because I get very bored if my training is always the same. The gym where she trains her clients at is very private and quiet most of the time. You can concentrate on getting a proper work out without having grunting men staring at you. What I like the most about her is probably the fact that while she can really challenge me and kick my butt, she is really nice about it without getting in my face. The last thing you need when you're training at the gym is to have some person screaming at you.... I'm sure you all can relate! Give Michelle a try, she's definitely worth every cent and you won't regret it! read more

CONTACT MOXIE IN MOTION - YOU WONT REGRET IT. My fitness journey started several years ago with the first step: weight loss. After that I was hooked, up to that time I had forgotten that I was athletic at heart and the passion was re-ignited. From that point I started setting goals and working with personal trainers. Fast forward to late 2014, I was frustrated and floundering after a few good trainers I had worked with moved out of the LA area. I had requirements of a trainer that were essential for me to find, they were 1) someone that was educated in the foundations of training, especially anatomy, bio-mechanics and nutrition and 2) someone that would not allow me to stagnate in my training and would adequately push me forward in a healthy way. After one telephone conversation with Michelle I knew she was it (and at this point I had trained at one time or another with 7 different trainers). She was knowledgeable, understanding, and truly has a passion for training. Michelle literally said "My goal is to be the best trainer possible". This can be hard to find as the pendulum in LA swings from trainers that are entertainers trying to make a living, to trainers that cannot demonstrate to you what they are asking you to do, to trainers that are really only in it to train their own body. I was sold. Michelle's training is technical. This is imperative to good training to prevent injuries and get results and I adore her for this. The best compliment a trainee can get is when they are on the gym floor (at the Mecca of Bodybuiling no less) and another trainer compliments YOUR trainer on the instruction she is giving you as being "very thorough". This actually happened in one of my sessions. With her technical approach she is able to push you to limits that you didn't realize you could achieve. In addition to the time spent on the gym floor, Michelle is the first trainer I have worked with that will check in to help track and motivate you through the process outside of the gym. She is always willing to make training packages or plans that fit her client's needs. Overall she brings care and consideration to each client's personal needs. For anyone that is looking to a place to begin their fitness journey, to expand on their a fitness journey, to recover from an injury or limitation, to feel strong, to eat better, or whatever is your motivation to seek a personal trainer Michelle is it. She is fun, friendly, diverse in her knowledge and training techniques and can get you results! read more

Div I volleyball player looking for some mojo - Moxie in Motion is your person. Smart, adaptable to any injuries you might have, great insight in nutrition, and a great motivator. Michelle is a badass herself so you can't get one over on her. You will get exactly what you need and then some. Love her - truly!! read more

Michelle Martonick is the best personal trainer in Venice, if not the entire county of LA. She is very knowledgeable, motivating and kind. She focuses a lot on functional training, as well as bodybuilding and powerlifting techniques and has a strong understanding of nutrition. I have been dealing with several injuries (knees and left shoulder most recently) and she has been able to guide me through pain reliefe both during my strength workouts as well as when I'm not training. My back has been feeling great! We focus not only on tightening my thighs and becoming stronger, but also helps me sliming my midsection through a proper nutrition plan. I've learned a lot about myself and I've been feeling healthy and fit inside out. I'm excited to see how I progress in the new year - with her help I have no doubt it will accelerate. She is very professional, but still cares about you like a friend, I'm always looking forward to our sessions - and you will, too! read more

Michelle is not only a very educated personal trainer she is also highly motivated and positive. She pushes her clients to be their best. I'm a soft tissue specialist and I refer all of my clients that are looking for a trainer that can whip them into shape. Michelle also is a trained chef and can cook her clients healthy meals for there busy lifestyle. If you work with Michelle at Moxie in Motion you will be thankful you did. read more

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Michelle has been amazing support for me during my training with her. She was always been positive and encouraging me to push myself more than i ever would myself. She def helped me improve me physically with strength training and my cardio is better than it has ever been. I really enjoyed working with her and she has great nutritional advice for guiding you. I am really happy i worked with her and you will be too! Azi x read more

Michelle is an amazing trainer. She is very detailed and knowledgeable. She really takes her time to write out meal plans and workouts. I love that she tailored my plan for me. I would definitely recommend her :) read more

Ass-kicker. She's tough on the outside and a doll on the inside and super smart. She works around my issues with injuries and provides amazing insight. Love Michelle - so glad to be training with her. read more

Moxie In Motion is Awesome!!! Michele is the real thing. If you want a trainer who can change your body and you mind then she is the right person. Trust moxie in motion!!! ! read more

Michelle is the greatest! She is very well informed, pushes you to reach further and further, has a great sense of humor, and is a pleasure to be around even when she is kicking your a$$. If you are looking for a trainer/nutritionist who actually knows what they are talking about and is a real, genuine person, look no further! read more

Moxie in motion is hands down the best. Michelle has changed my body In so many ways. Not only will she kick your ass she is also the sweetest most kind person ever. She checks in daily and that is what so people need like me. She really teaches you how to live healthy. I wish I could give her 10 stars!!! read more

Michelle is completely AMAZING! Through her motivating, knowledgeable, fun, positive training, I feel better than I've felt in 20 years. I truly think to myself everyday how much better I feel physically and mentally. She shows me proper form, tells me what a heathy diet should be and why. She has totally changed the way I look at taking care of myself, health and diet. It's never to late to change a unhealthy lifestyle and working with Michelle will totally get you on the right track. read more

I have been training with Michelle for a few months now and I am extremely happy with the progress and results. Michelle not only focuses on the time we spend together in the gym but also emphasizes (and boy does she), proper healthy nutrition, as well as plenty of hydration, stretching, and sleep. Michelle is genuinely involved in helping me become a healthier person! read more

I can't say enough good things about Michelle. I've trained with many trainers over my life and Michelle is one of the best. She is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of health. You really feel like she is there for you which isn't always the case with trainers. Be warned she will kick your ass into shape. She sees in you what you can't and will help to bring it out. All in all if you decide to train with Michelle you are really very lucky to have her. read more

As all of the other reviewers have mentioned, Michelle is an amazing personal trainer who will take the time to create a plan with you that is unique to you and not a generic plan for all her clients. She can quickly identify your strengths and weaknesses and work with those in mind to help you achieve your goals. As long as you are determined with whatever fitness or health goals you have, I feel like she can help take anyone there. She is a genuine, non-intimidating, friendly and funny person that I believe could be a good personality match for anyone. She can push you if thats what your needing but also let up if that style doesn't work for you. I trust her knowledge of the body and attention to detail in terms of form so that I can push myself to the point of being uncomfortable and know that I am safe and won't injure myself. Whats unique about working with Michelle is that shell also help you out immensely with you diet as well if thats what your looking for. Helping you in any way she can by providing meal plans and holding you accountable for the food your eating which is what like. Just because your session is over for the day , you feel like she's always available by email. she keeps good communication open with her clients if an issue comes up. I urge anyone who is looking to lose weight or achieve a better level of fitness to contact Michelle and start a journey to better health. read more