Everything was great until I had an accident at home and tore my quad. I actively reached out to let them know what happened but they continued to bill me fully knowing that I was on crutches and unable to attend training. They kept on wanting to have discussions with me instead of just canceling or pausing my membership until I get through rehabilitation. Beware before you sign up and make sure you don't injure yourself. read more

I spent the first 50 years of my life wavering between being active and fit, and overweight and sedentary. Weight Watchers had me losing weight and then gaining it all back, and then some. At 40, I tried a personal trainer who got me in great shape but weighed me weekly and shamed me whenever I gained a pound or two. Then, parenthood happened and I stopped exercising altogether. After the COVID pandemic, I could hardly make it up one flight of stairs. I was in the worst shape of my life, and scared for my future. But I always had an excuse: no time to work out, no way to fit it into my schedule. Then one day, I was walking down Colorado Boulevard when Aion Training's sign caught my eye. A gym for people 40+? And only a short walk from my workplace? I had no excuse not to try. From the moment I made contact, Marcus, the owner, was welcoming, non-judgmental, and had a straightforward sense of confidence that I could get fit and improve my life if I just... showed... up. Over the two years I've been a member, I've come to know the coaches and many of my fellow clients, and to appreciate the sense of community that's been created. The coaches have a positive energy and, during my semi-private (small group) workouts, there's an amazing level of personal attention to check my form, offer advice, and encourage me to push past where I was last week. It's a long game, and the folks at Aion Training know it. My plan is to be with them for the long haul. I highly recommend that you set up a consultation if this sounds like it could be a good fit for you. read more

The perfect gym for people 40+ that want to be strong in their everyday lives in a supportive environment that pays attention to working out safely. If you have any injuries they customize your workouts to address these issues. They strive for long term consistent goals not perfection. I highly recommend this gym and its amazing coaches! read more

The incredibly caring staff are invested in the wellbeing of the members. Plus they play 80s and 90s music - as part of their mix. The members are kindhearted as well. Love this gym! read more

10+++ I've hired several personal trainers over the years. Some ok, some a little better. But, nothing compares to the skill level and expert training I'm receiving at Aion. Marcus the owner is absolutely meticulous re his assessment of your abilities and goals. His trainers, Sean and Mike are just as meticulous. Honestly, I don't know how I lucked out and found such an amazing studio! Hah! Take that pandemic! I'm getting seriously over you with the help of this studio!!! read more

Shout out to Marcus, Shawn, Adam, Mike and the rest of the Aion Training Team - YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!! It's obvious how much thought and consideration you all put into running this gym and building a community. Most importantly, I can feel how you all genuinely care and want to help us all to feel better about our health. My personal gym experience: I haven't been to a gym in 20+ years. After 3 kids, Covid and diabetes, I had to stop slacking. My cousin and aunt introduced me to Aion when they had free tryouts during Mother's Day. I didn't know what to expect but I showed up, and Marcus was there on my first day. He knew my name, walked me through the types of exercises and we just chatted about my health goals. No hard sales pitch, just a fun person to talk to - I didn't even know he was the owner! Shawn, who is my main trainer, is a fantastic, knows his stuff (ELDOAs anybody?) and is always engaging and encouraging people. I have nerve damage in my neck and a pinched nerve for over a month. Shawn adjusted my workout and taught me different movements to loosen up my muscles. He also sends a positive, personal message after each workout. Just for you Shawn - "Shawn is the most handsome trainer!" Also due to my work schedule, travel and kids, I think I've tried every type of session they offer. I also circled through most the coaches, each with their own unique coaching style and music taste! Thank you Aion Training!! Keep up the great work! read more

I'm coming up on a year of training with Aion Fitness and coach Marcus has been great to work with. I know this helps so many people in so many different ways. I never could imagine waking up at 4:30 in the morning to workout 4x a week, but it's truly changed so much in my life. There's nothing like the feeling of accomplishment first thing in the morning to start your day on a positive note. If you're on the fence, Aion has promotions often to encourage new faces to come join us with no pressure. Thank you Coach! Proud of you and proud to be apart of this community. read more

What a great gym... if you're looking for support and great " family " to work out... than this is your place. They helped me get food issues controlled and helped me keep up with my grandsons.. There's a class or semi private for everyone read more

This is a great place to work out... it's family and personalized with great energy! Thanks to owner Marcus McDuffie for,creating the space, and to Adam for being an encouraging coach! Support small businesses... check out Aion! read more

Aion is a great gym. A safe place for all people in all stages of improving their health. Marcus is very welcoming. Trainer Shawn is very knowledgeable and supportive. I'm happy I found this gym. ***** read more

Aion has been an amazing find! I went in wanting to strengthen my arms and legs to gain speed running. I got that two weeks in. BUT I got so much more from the owner, Marcus, the trainers, Mike and Shawn, and the Aion community. The classes are small and the trainers give detailed attention and teach techniques that give fast results, but also life-long skill sets. If you are looking for a community gym, where the people are friendly and welcoming, and the trainers are top-notch, Aion is your place. I am so happy I found Aion!!! read more

I'm surprised by how long it took someone to finally speak up. Hopefully this is the punch in the gut Marcus needed. You got to live and learn. So many clients and trainers left because they weren't happy with the direction Marcus is going. Gyms come and go and this one looks like it may go. Any gym owner or manager would try to keep their clients, but after he opened his own gym he decided to stop training people. WHO DOES THAT?!! Especially as a new gym. Marcus Completely stopped training all together and when a client decided to leave, he did nothing to try and find out what he could do better to keep them and make them happy. Instead he just continued not listening to his clients needs and let them go. He dropped the 5 am class which many of us who work later really enjoyed. He didn't care. He didn't want to be open Saturdays either. Of all the years I've been at a gym, Privately-owned or the standard 24 hr Fitness, this is the only one I've hated going to. The stupid plans that we had to look up on our phones that took so much time away from our workout was ridiculous. My current gym and gyms in the past always had the owner or a manager present. He would be there at 5 am every day training clients, working out himself, listening to clients needs. There is no membership or contract. We all pay for a certain amount of training sessions and we work out as many times as we need to. The equipment is always clean and fairly new. Doesn't have cockroaches crawling around. We all have our own trainer we've been assigned to when we 1st started. The trainer knows what body parts we need to work out on and has us do the exercises he choses, not us looking at our phones every 5 minutes figuring out what workout came next. Our trainer sets us up for the next exercise. THAT'S WHAT WE PAY THEM FOR!! The owner is always pushing us and posting positive stuff of IG and Facebook. He doesn't belittle his trainers either. If there is something that they need to improve on, like any other boss, he would talk to them privately and give constructive criticism. Marcus is young and doesn't get it. I suggest Marcus look into why other private gyms are so successful. Put in the hours blood sweat and tears, listen to your clients. Figure out a way to keep them happy. Just cuz you don't want to be up for a 5 am training session or not be open Saturdays isn't gonna keep your clients for long. I was one of the original clients that by he took over for after the original owner moved. He was promising in the beginning, but money and from what other current clients have said and are not happy about, is that he's using their money on a Pyramid Scheme and charging too much for mediocre workouts For new and current clients, look elsewhere. Don't waste your time and money. There are way better gyms out there that will work with you and be flexible and fit your needs whether it be 5 am workout or training on the weekends. Do your research, talk to other clients. If the turnover rate of clients and trainers is high and they won't meet your needs, take it as a Red Flag. read more

If you are looking to make a difference in your fitness journey, Aion Training is a great place to call your gym home! It goes beyond singular goals of losing weight or building muscle mass. Building Community is at the Heart of Aion. I look forward to my workouts and enjoy the challenges and inspiration to be the best version of myself! So don't wait until Monday to get started! Just make it happen today! - Martha G read more

This place is a joke. The owner totally ignores his clients, never bothers to train them, always on pyramid scheme trips or he is in his office doing nothing important. Every other gym I was apart of, the owner was on the main floor coaching. Do the business side of your job on your own time, we didn't pay money to stare at a phone all day and barely have any interaction. Over 40? More like 80 years and older. Don't bother wasting money here. They always play bad music to workout too anyway. There's people that talk too much and cause distractions during the workout, if you want to talk go outside or do it when people aren't trying to lift weights. This gym is also bad because they only give you 2 days to miss, if you miss any more than that there's 900 hoops through, and you still don't get to make up those hours and get charged anyway. read more

Aion has been a breath of fresh air for my significant other and me. We knew we need to lose weight but the element of gaining strength (and all that would offer us) was not so clear for many years. We come twice per week (since early Feb 2022). we laugh, share our successes and our life's stories. There is a genuine positivity in this place - with the coaches and participants alike - that gained our trust and interest. I no longer have the debilitating back pain I tried to live with. My partner has fill shoulder range back (in her 60s!) and climbs stairs at work with her arms full! She no longer worries about falls. We feel better head to toe! The customized attention to our needs and a graded program of progression is very skillful. Lots of positivity and no ego-stroking needed with these coaches. These guys are great! read more

I can't recommend Aion and Coach Marcus highly enough! It's more than a gym, it's a family. Marcus has an infectious positive attitude and truly cares about all his clients. He does a great job of meeting people where they are and never makes you feel like you aren't doing enough. I'm not the stereotypical gym rat, and I still love coming to Aion. If you're looking for "not your average gym" where the coach will hold you accountable and so will the other clients, check this place out! read more

Marcus is always watching out for you. He is just the best! During Covid Marcus immediately had us on Zoom and being consistent. Not gaining weight during the past year and a half has been a huge relief and the strength training is amazing. I never thought at 60 I would be lifting weights, trap bar at 135lbs and bench pressing. I enjoy it way more than i thought I would. read more

The Aion Training community has been excellent for me. My goal when I joined Aion was to increase my muscle tone and flexibility. While I was not in bad shape, I was not working out regularly and the stress at work was taking its toll. Also, I was moving into Chapter Two (post 60 years old) so increased physical activity was the preventive maintenance I needed to keep moving. Marcus informed me that he could help me achieve my goals...and he did (and continues to do)! When working out with Aion, I don't feel like I am on this journey alone, as the program fosters an atmosphere of family and positive support. Marcus meets you where you currently are physically, and slowly brings you along to improve your fitness level. Although the workouts can be tough, his voice of encouragement (as well as my teammates) help me power through that last set of exercises. I never get the feeling that I'm not getting the instruction that I need to perform the exercises correctly and in a safe manner. The other thing I appreciate is the flexibility in the program scheduling. While no gym class schedule is perfect, the Aion programming make it difficult for the excuse, "I don't have time for exercise." There have been times where job responsibilities prevented me from making my a.m. class, but there was an afternoon/evening course that I could attend in its place. Also, the commitment to keeping us on track during the COVID crisis via ZOOM workouts and online chats was truly impressive and demonstrated a true commitment to help us maintain our fitness goals. I look forward to continuing this journey of self-improvement and I'm glad I have Aion Training keeping me on track. Thanks Marcus! -LW read more

Marcus is a top notch trainer. He is very knowledgeable and has done a great job building a positive community around fitness and health. Aion is a family and is so much more than just losing a few pounds. Highly recommend! read more

I've been working out at Aion for 2.5 years and have known Marcus for 3+years. There is no better place to train in Pasadena. The training programs are designed to help you achieve your goals and get you in the best shape of your life. Everyone is valued, known, and seen at Aion, which makes this place more than a gym. I used to hate working out but it's now the highlight of my day. As I enter my mid-forties, I am so grateful to have a place where I can prioritize my physical and mental health, while having great fun with wonderful people who deeply care about others. Aion is more than a gym, it is a community of really GOOD people - and we all know how important that is. read more

Listen up everyone, this place will change your life. It will introduce you to really kind and amazing people and you will loooove Marcus #facts If you're not into the gym vibe you will be made to feel comfortable here. You will not feel pressured or out of place if you're just beginning or going back to working out. There is room for every level. You will want to return again and again.... read more

Aion training is something special. You will instantly become part of the "family," and each workout you have will result in boosting your confidence and the desire to return for more. The coaches know their stuff. They make a point of educating themselves and teaching you at the same time. They will modify so that you don't get hurt or stay hurt. Try this place. You'll be so glad you did. read more

Great service and a very knowledgeable coach. Helping me tremendously with my shoulder injury. Highly recommend.

The community is positive and uplifting. Great place to get fit no matter where you are on your fitness journey. CAN DO ATTITUDE of Marcus permeates every workout. read more

Aion fitness is my favorite place to workout. Everyone is supportive, encouraging and fun. Marcus and coaches are very knowledgeable to help you reach your goals read more

I can't say enough about Ion training, Marcus is an amazing coach, always educating himself to make sure we get the best training and nutrition advice as possible, even when I'm injured I know I can still get a great workout with the modifications necessary to stay on track with my fitness goals. The Ion family is amazing, always encouraging and supportive, yes when you join this community you become family. If you want results in your fitness goals, join us. read more

Wonderful and effective training to get you safely to your health and fitness goals! THE BEST Positive, caring, and engaging group of people to be in a fitness community with. HIGHLY recommend - without question or hesitation! read more

You might be considering going down to Mexico to get fen-phen diet pills from a back alley farmacia. Or maybe you know of someone who can get you a great deal on the lap-band surgery with stomach bands leftover from the 90's. I say "forget those ideas", and instead consider joining Aion Training with Coach Marcus like I did. It has been a great experience over the last 2 years. I have learned how to gain muscle while loosing weight and have made some great friends along the way. read more

The staff at Aion are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and caring which is exactly what I need in starting a new workout regimen in my older years. I am learning and becoming stronger, balanced and steady in this wonderful family atmosphere that is Aion Training! read more

When I started with Coach Marcus I was at my heaviest. He was able to get me back on track with my nutrition ensuring I slimmed down the healthy way. He understood I was prone to back injuries and made sure I did each excercise correctly. Marcus is very knowledgeable and designs the best programs for his client's who become family. read more

Aion Training-Fitness is so much more to me than where I work out, it's also where I have made great friendships. The owner, Marcus, is not only a great trainer but he's an amazing person. He has instills such a sense of community that that stretches beyond the gym walls. He organizes charity work outs for us and is big on team building exercises. His knowledge of fitness and nutrition is second to none. read more

Marcus and his team are amazing and inspiring! Even throughout this pandemic, they have found a way to keep us moving and not falling into this trap of letting this virus rule our lives. I've met so many friends and being part of this community keeps me going even when I'm down and out. The Aion community is truly like a family and all the sweat, hard work, laughs and memories are more than worth it. read more

Marcus is amazing he can provide personalized training designed for each individual and during group sessions he's right there to correct your form and avoid injury. And the community at Aion is genuine, people who care about each other and support each other. read more

Amazing community & even better training. Always keeping overall health & mobility in mind with variety of exercises. (I used to use the same 10 machines and missed a lot of smaller - but still important muscle groups!). Amazing for all levels of fitness - beginners welcome and supported. Knowledgeable about working around injuries/weakness. Everyone cheers everyone on during the workout and genuinely cares about each other as humans too. read more

Wonderful gym, coaches, and community. Marcus and Dana will push you to meet and exceed your goals, and there's a great community to keep you motivated as well. He offers virtual and in-person classes and will work with anyone to help you reach your fitness goals. read more

Aion Fitness is a great whole person wellness program - so much more than a gym! I appreciate the individual attention I recieve from the coaches, but even more the support I receive from everyone in the group, whether it be to push through a workout, step up my nutrition, or just have a good time! read more

Marcus is a top notch trainer, so much younger than me but so wise and caring. You can tell he loves what he does! I never thought I'd say this, but I love working out and when I don't, I feel lousy. I met Marcus nine months ago and my strength and mobility have greatly improved, l feel so much healthier and younger! The Aion family members are good people to be with and you do feel like a family with Marcus bringing us together with workouts, challenges, charity workouts and parties! I hope to bring more friends to Aion! Thank you, Marcus! read more

Aion Training has been a blast since joining! All of the trainers there have been excellent to work with. They are all very suitable for successfully guiding us (the clients) through various types of fitness regiments. All of the trainers also have sharp perception and notice any improper form as they happen -- for example, if my foot placement slightly shifts, oftentimes a trainer will notice before I am able to notice or be aware of the feeling of the misplacement. The keenness and observation nature of the sessions promote proper form at all times and thus safety at all times--something I really appreciate! I also appreciate that the trainers and other long-term members don't forget the struggles a beginner has. Everyone there has been so compassionate with my initial fitness struggles. This relatability in shared early struggles allow for a level of comfort and understanding which enhances my motivation and helps me to maintain consistency with exercising, which was one of the biggest struggles I had before training here. One of this gym's strengths is providing sessions that don't get stale. We do both static and dynamic activities; we also do lots of resistant training so getting stronger is an absolute guarantee here. The trainers are also extremely well versed in modern scientific literature involving nutrition, anatomy, and biological functions related to health and fitness. Their positive reinforcement and enthusiasm has changed my approach to fitness and in a short time, this gym and its community was able to ignite the fervor I needed for improving my health and strengthening my mind-body connection. Aion Fitness is definitely worth anyone's consideration! Both the trainers and clients you'll be interacting with are wonderful people! read more