Disappointing lack of support, ignored messages, and zero medical empathy…read more I joined Carbon Fitness Method hopeful that they could help me safely lose weight following three past surgeries. As a nurse, I expected a health and wellness program tailored to healthcare workers to value client well-being and open communication, but my experience has been extremely frustrating. Six weeks into the 6-month program, I was informed I required an unexpected abdominal surgery that would strictly limit my exercise capabilities and dietary requirements. Following my coach's guidance, I reached out directly to management (Justin) to pause or cancel my program due to my medical restrictions and mounting medical bills. My message was read and completely ignored. Over the next month, I sent an email to customer support, messaged my coach again, and sent a final email demanding a resolution. Every single message was either left on read or ignored entirely. Because they completely stonewalled me, I was never even given the opportunity to provide medical documentation from my physician or work out a reasonable plan forward. While their service agreement strictly states "no refunds under any circumstances" (unless you complete 6 full months without losing weight), the main issue here is the complete lack of basic human decency and customer service. I was ghosted while being left paying through Affirm for a service I physically cannot participate in. Due to the total refusal to communicate and total neglect of client health emergencies, I am planning to file a formal complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and my state's Attorney General Consumer Protection Division. I cannot recommend Carbon Fitness Method to fellow nurses or healthcare workers. When unpredictable health challenges arise, this company will tune you out and continue taking your money.

Truly had the best expertise working with Justin & Carbon fitness! The client servicing was…read moreincredible and I felt like my fitness / health goals were understood and met. Their app is also so helpful and easy to use. Couldn't recommend more.

Carlos is the real deal - not only are his workouts effective and SMART but they are also fun. I…read morehave both a back and knee injury and his customized routines do a great job at working around these. Funny enough, since working with Carlos both my back and knees have never felt better.

If you want results outsource your physical training to Carlos. My body fat percentage went down…read morefrom 22 percent to 18 after a couple of months. I have a lot more energy now and feel healthy. I've had many trainers and can say by far Carlos is the best.

Been wanting to write this review for a long time now! Just busy been making so much gains due to…read moreGavin's program that I didn't have time! It's been almost half a year since working with Gavin. Before starting, my strength was pretty bad. I remember telling Gavin, that I just wanted to get my first pull-up. Yes.. the pull-up, probably the most basic movement. I tried for years, even did some traditional strength training in gym but never was able to do one. It lead to a lot of self-doubt, whether I ever be able to achieve one. Once I hopped on Gavin's coaching, I was able to achieve one within almost 3 months. Then that same week later, I was able to easily do 3 reps, then 5 reps, then 7 reps+. Yeah, I can't really this magic of how my reps improved so fast other than Gavin's magic. Besides pull up, I've made a lot of gains in my physique too. Without starting this coaching, I don't think I would have been so consistent and dedicated to my training and diet. There's just something with calisthenics that makes you want to get leaner so you can achieve certain skills faster. I'm the leanest I've ever been and strongest I've ever been. Gavin is a very supportive coach, each time I have doubts whether I can do it, he makes me believe in myself. Besides being supportive, Gavin is also quick to answer questions you have as well as any form issues. His coaching is very flexible and each weekly calls I've had with him, I learned a lot, both calisthenics as well as general fitness related topics. So if you ever want to defy gravity and do some stuff that makes people question reality, do calisthenics and in terms of coaching, Gavin is someone who not only can teach you it but, he can also do the skills he is teaching himself.

Gavin's been great to work with. He explains things in a way that actually makes sense and catches…read morethe little things with your form that make a big difference. I've gotten a lot stronger and more confident with movements I couldn't do before. Super easy to work with and I'd definitely recommend him if you're trying to get into calisthenics.

Life-changing! I'm in the best shape I've been in 15 years,…read moreand in just a few more weeks, I can confidently say I'll be in the best shape of my life. I first came across UP through an Instagram ad, and then "randomly" heard about it again during a Glenn Powell interview I was watching on YouTube. That piqued my interest, so I reached out for more information. I received the details of the program, reviewed the options and rates--and honestly, never in my life did I think I'd commit to a fitness program like this. But it's worth every penny. My trainer, Mo Boudifa, has helped me not only transform my body but also regain mobility in my knees--something I thought I'd never get back. Mo is an exceptional trainer who genuinely cares about both your progress and your well-being. Everything you thought you knew about training and nutrition will be redefined for the better. If you have the means and the dedication to commit to what UP offers, just go for it. I'll be a client for life. Thank you, UP, for providing this incredible platform, and most of all, thank you Mo for helping me transform my body, my goals, and even shake off some bad habits. Cheers, Tashi

Oct 9th 2024 I walked into @ultimateperformancela anxious, excited, slightly skeptical but mostly…read morehopeful that I'd be able to achieve my dream fitness & nutrition goals. I've always stayed in good shape, my livelihood requires it but since covid I've felt myself slipping further and further away from the body I've always worked so hard to maintain. I realized over the years that my eating habits where directly tied to my emotional state. On days that I found myself not in the best of spirts coldstone became my "happy place". Living in NY, traveling for work, in and out of hotels and airports nutrition took a back seat and my meals became about convenience & comfort. Training at @ultimateperformancela over the past 12 weeks has taught me how to create healthy eating habits that are sustainable for a life on the go. Tracking my macros daily and knowing that they were being monitored by my trainers kept me accountable. Mohand Boudifa designed workouts that were intentional, intense, and impactful, always pushing me to my limits--even when my Taurus stubbornness pushed back! ‍ Thank you guy for being amazing trainer and incredible human! At 38, I feel like the best version of myself (thus far)--mind, body, and soul. Thank you @ultimateperformancela team for transforming my approach to fitness and nutrition. I started this journey weighing in at 188lbs & 31.8% body fat. Today I weigh 165lbs and 12% body fat. I look forward to continuing this #ultimatetransformation lifestyle!

David is an incredible trainer!!! He is extremely knowledgeable about different styles of training…read moreand equipment, and crafted a custom fitness plan according to my individual needs and goals. He not only coaches me in the gym, but also provides additional guidance on recovery and nutrition...something I've learned (with his help) to prioritize! Whenever I'm feeling unmotivated to workout or too afraid to pick up something heavy, David always encourages me to push myself and "just give it a try." He's even working with my 76 year old mother on stretching and (light) weight lifting! Do yourself a favor and train with David!

This review is long overdue. I started training with David in preparation for my wedding and thanks…read moreto him my dress fit like a glove :). As a beginner, I was concerned that I would struggle to get in the shape I needed. Since the first session, David understood my goals and created a plan that helped me achieved them, while enjoying the process and following through. David's service has been outstanding. He is courteous, and flexible with communication and scheduling, including periodic check-ins. What are you waiting for? Book him today; you won't regret it!

Daniel is a true miracle worker! I know what I needed to do on my part to make sure we get the…read moreresults we discussed but his passion and knowledge of what happens in the gym is unreal!! Working out with Daniel has changed my body is so many ways, I'm much stronger, more confident to lift weights and it's not that I've lost weight but that I've gained muscle in the right places. I can't wait to continue training and watching the transformation

Daniel is amazing! I wanted to get back in shape after being super lax with my training during the…read morepandemic! I have had a number of trainers over the years and Daniel is by far the best! Daniel is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about health and fitness! He is always punctual and dependable and super accommodating with scheduling! Due to Daniel's expertise I had a really nice transformation that was visible to not only me but to my close friends and family as well!

I have really enjoyed training here for the past two months. 1-on-1 training sessions with Rick…read morehave been incredibly rewarding. He is pushing me past my perceived lifting limits in an encouraging way. Rick is a stickler for good form and will spend lots of time ensuring you are lifting safely and correctly. I feel like he has my best results in mind each time we've trained together. He's hyper focused on his clients throughout the entire sessions. The pricing structure of the gym is clear, convenient and about 30-40% less than what you will find in West Hollywood (trust me, I've shopped around). There's no 'hard-sell' and after one session you will be sold. Kekoa is an incredible value. You truly feel you are training with a world-class expert who uses what I believe are tried-and-true (read: old school) methods, there are no trendy exercises (that I've seen). Since you are working out alone you can grunt, grit and grimace as much as you want. I think Rick wears your grunts as a badge of honor. This gym is not fancy, lots of metal plates and has everything you need. Also, the music is great. Old school hip hop, classic rock, and beat-heavy reggaeton are all rotated. The workouts are tough with very short breaks in between. You will have your ass handed to you each and every time. But why would you not want that? All the while Rick is celebrating your accomplishments and encouraging you to take it even further. I hope to be training here for a while.

Gary (the owner of Kekoa Training) comes with a wealth of knowledge. His facility is clean and well…read moreequipped. Plenty of street parking after 6 and it's FREE! I was looking for a small gym as the previous gym I was going to went out of business, thanks COVID . Gary offers 1:1 sessions (very important due to COVID regulations) and I have been learning so much. This is the place to learn form and get in tune with your body. He will teach you everything you need to know to eventually branch out on your own. I will keep y'all posted as this is week #3 for me. He will ask you to wear a mask, he's also all about his clients safety and well being. He radiates positivity in all his sessions.

Signing up with Onur is one of the best decisions I've ever made. It's definitely the best money…read moreI've ever spent. When I met Onur, at age 42, I felt like I was already pretty serious about my health, and had been for almost a decade (after being on autopilot since high school). But after seeing some immediate results, I'd plateaued 5 or 6 years ago. At the risk of sounding like a cliché, I'd tried every gym and type of class, both in NYC and LA: HIIT, yoga, pilates, Crunch, Barry's, SolidCore, etc. I also wasn't sure what I should be paying attention to when I ate: calories, carbs, proteins, sugars? It felt like everyone else had learned these things years ago, and I hadn't. When I decided to shake things up at the start of 2026 by springing for a trainer/coach, I did a ton of research and met lots of people. Onur immediately put me at ease, not only in the amount of time he spent getting to know me (probably twice as long as anyone else), but in the types of things he asked: thoughtful, probing questions that reminded me of therapy as much as anything. It felt like Onur really wanted to learn about me and my lifestyle, and why I was making the decisions I was making, in a holistic way. When I outlined my goals, he pressed me to be specific and honest (and called me on it when I gave easy answers). Then he told me what it would take, and how long, to achieve the main goal I'd set out. But he also assured me he could get me there. I'll admit I was nervous: Committing to a trainer was a meaningful amount of money and time. But as Onur pointed out: How much money and time had I already spent without achieving my goals? I shouldn't have been nervous. Onur put together a comprehensive plan for my fitness and diet that went through set phases, as outlined in some of the other reviews. And within weeks, I started seeing results again -- for the first time in years. Part of this came about because Onur is almost freakishly knowledgeable. Among other things, he's a stickler for form. (I learned that I was doing many exercises incorrectly, despite years of Barry's classes and lots of reading on my own.) By the same token, if a machine wasn't available, or I was sore, he was knowledgeable enough to pivot on a dime and devise a new way to work out a particular muscle group. I also ask a lot of questions, and in 6 months, I never asked Onur something that he didn't know or couldn't find out; not only that, but he usually responded to my texts within hours. But more than that, Onur is deeply dedicated. Like when I went on location for a month, for my job, Onur looked up the gym near my Airbnb and came up with a workout using the equipment (and time) I had there. He also recommended meal prep based on what I could get delivered. And Onur doesn't just care about your fitness and diet. When I first met him, he emphasized that, first and foremost, he was a coach. At the time, I assumed he was using "coach" and "trainer" interchangeably. But Onur improved literally every aspect of my life, from the way I slept, to my confidence level, to breaking me of bad tics when I spoke, to dealing with career and relationship stress. (He even recommended me to another client of his for a job!) The whole time, he was rooting me on and holding me accountable, either with encouragement or tough love, depending on what I needed that day. That was invaluable, especially on days when I wasn't motivated to work out or wanted to solve my frustrations by eating junk food. Just as important: Onur always worked around my schedule and found the time to see me, even if I only had one free hour in a day. Ultimately, even folks who didn't know I was working with a trainer started noticing that I looked better. And in the end, I met my goal, right when Onur promised I would (losing 20+ pounds in the process). I've recommended Onur to literally everyone I know who's looking to make a change in their lives. And if he's taking new clients when you reach out, I'd encourage you to take the leap, too. There's literally no one else I would spend an hour writing a review for!

100% Recommend working with Onur. In our first meeting he challenged my goals of "being more fit"…read moresaid it was "too fuzzy"... he was right, I said I want a 6-pack and sent him a photo of a 45yr old guy on the cover of Men's Health... he didn't blink - said it's completely doable, and asked how fast I wanted to go and if I'm willing to focus and be dedicated. I spent one year / solid 12 months with Onur. He designed my workout routines (changing every 4-5 wks), explained the science, gave me real strategies for each phase, nutrition / macros for each phase, and we stayed on top of it together... I hit my goals, 8-pack ;) More importantly, he changed my mindset, we talked through a book together - this is the real goal of working with a strong coach like Onur, if you rebuild your mindset, you can achieve any goal - fitness, health, career, relationship. You get out what you put in. He can really help you change your life: strength, health, mindset, confidence. I can't say enough good things.