I can't say enough great things about Kyle and Axis Gym. What truly sets Kyle apart is how he…read moretailors his coaching style to each individual who walks through the door. There are no cookie cutter programs, just thoughtful and personalized training that meets you where you are. Since working with him, my health has improved significantly and I have discovered a genuine love for weightlifting that I never expected. He creates an environment that is both motivating and supportive, which makes it easy to stay consistent and keep pushing yourself. The best gym if you're looking for highly personalized, adaptable training in a calm and supportive environment, with great equipment too.

Very clean & modern gym run by great people. The new owner who freshly renovated from it previously…read morebeing "Wreck-It" is doing a great job. Support small local business, screw Globo Gym!

Writing an amended review for everyone's safety…read more This business responded and tried to tell me in very blatant terms that I was unqualified to share my experience the way I did. The reason why everything I said was CORRECT is because I worked with two different certified Olympic coaches who also competed and placed nationally. Getting a bunch of certifications doesn't guarantee that anyone actually understands how the body moves and what types of injuries will cause which limitations or which muscles will compensate for what weaknesses or imbalances. Juan should have also been able to tell immediately that I have hypermobility and that it will affect some of my lifts based on how I was performing, but sadly he had no idea. Have seen multiple lifters on their Instagram with poor form and having to use PL belts to pull very little to average weight. Of course we do not know if they have prior injuries but I have a feeling these things were maybe not discussed in depth... As someone who has lifted with true professionals in the past, and has a lot of connections to sports and movement specialists in the OC area, I would not recommend this place if you have pre-existing injuries and are looking for coaching on basic OR advanced lifts. EDIT since they wanna be petty: You can also tell the level of in professionalism in Juan's responses--referring to me as an "elitist" when my only complaint was people getting injured, and the fact that I saw PROOF that people were injured lmao, and also the fake prying for more "clarification" is so cringe. Please go find another gym that knows what they're doing and can take feedback in kind. Update as of 7/22/2021: Right after the owner saw my honest review, a burner account decided to creep on my personal social media and bully me in my message requests, I started getting creeps on my Insta stories, and I also got a creepy Yelp message. I will be looking into pursuing legal action. Don't let this happen to you, and just avoid this place. They could be taking the time to better themselves but instead they're bullying a 20-something Asian girl online, as a full fledged business. How embarrassing. Update as of 7/23/2021: The people at this "business" are continuing to creep on my personal social media and are flooding their Yelp page with reviews by their friends and "partners" (READ: they get free membership while you pay them $200/month). If your coach pushes you to injury and then dismisses you when you bring up that injury, they are not a good coach, period. Coaches need to be able to take feedback because the end goal is YOU, the client, NOT Juan's ego. You're not paying for his ego to be stroked, you're paying for professional guidance to reach your goals. Remember that.

AMAZING COACHES and even better vibes. Warning: you will get stronger, fitter and faster than ever…read morebefore at Sorta! There is no way you won't get motivated here. You gain a real fam too, you are always invited to the cookouts. Coach Juan Guadarrama is creating community, mentoring youth and leading high quality strength and conditioning programs!

I would encourage anyone who is on the fence to try Gate 14!…read more Being a member of Gate 14 for the past few years has been a great experience. The coaches are very motivating and invested in helping you reach your goals. The workouts are always different, high intensity, and more challenging than what I was used to. I feel stronger and in better shape since I started coming to Gate 14.

I took a 6am class here via ClassPass, and it was such a great workout! I was still sore two days…read morelater. There's street parking available as well as a private lot. You'll enter the building where you see the Gate 14 signage and you'll head towards the back left to get to class. There are cubbies as well as a water filling station in the back. Everyone in the class was really encouraging and there's a big emphasis on form, which I appreciated. The instructor Al made sure to go around and give feedback while also pushing everyone to do their best. As it was a HIIT class, you get a great mix of strength and cardio. We did go outside for short runs, so note that for your choice of footwear. Overall it was a really fun class that definitely burned some serious calories.

I've been going to Deuce Athletics (DA) since 2019 or so and like the founder told me before I…read morestarted, "It'll change your life..." Well I'll be damned. It did! Previous to attending DA, I was going to Anytime Fitness and later CrossFit. Both places just didn't land for me. DA has the perfect match of intensive coaching and perfectly tailored strength and conditioning classes that are challenging but won't leave you hurt or unable to walk or more the next day. If you're the average or below average athlete, they'll start you with a crawl, walk then run regimen that's fun and will plus you up in a long term fashion devoid of injury. Their coaches are energetic, thoughtful and very skilled. Each class for me feels like a one on one, but surrounded with fantastic personalities by way of the students who attend class. Classes aside, DA likes to craft a community centered around athletics. We frequently have social outings and gatherings and I've made many of a quality friend that will last for life. If you're looking forward to a gym that's more than a gym and more of an energetic experience filled with passion, DA is your spot!

Best gym in South Bay! Staff are super approachable and knowledgeable! Will return every chance I…read moreget!

Chris is an excellent trainer. He changes up our workouts every time so I never know what is…read morecoming next. Since Chris is completly mobile we switch between two different locations each week. Once when I was in a bind Chris even came and gave me a great work out at my house, using my bricks for dips and trees for squats. This week we go to to some boxing!!!! What a treat I highly recommend adding this to your workout especially on week days after work! other recommendations....workout at the beach the ocean is such a bonus. We've seen dolphins surfing many mornings and working out in the sand is like getting a double workout and it feels better on your body. Did I mention all the good looking people and surfers. Buy your trainging in a multiple....that way you stick to your workouts and save a little.

When I moved and had to leave my personal trainer behind, my world crumbled a little bit. I mean…read morethere's no eHarmony, no match.com for personal trainers so how do you know which one is right for you? I had to settle for Yelp (no offense, fellow Yelpers!). I saw the positive reviews for Beach Cities Mobile Fitness and I decided I'd give it a try. I loved that I had the option to workout with a trainer at my home. I called and left a message. Erin called me back within hours. I told her the most important thing for me was that I wanted a trainer that did boxing. Before I knew it, I had my first personal training session scheduled with Chris for the very next morning. Chris is awesome. He's a great trainer with a holistic approach to fitness. I love how he mixes up the exercises so I never get bored and I get a full body workout. He also asks for feedback throughout the session to make sure he doesn't need to increase/decrease the intensity. He incorporates the existing equipment at my apartment with some of the stuff he brings. It's perfect because I can do some of the workouts on my own in between training sessions. I'm a happy girl again! Whee!

Manhattan Muscle is an upscale private training studio with an incredible team!…read more Ali is an experienced trainer who really is a practitioner of his craft. He has taught me a lot about how to be great in and out of the gym. The high standards here creates incredible energy and results. I highly recommend for anyone looking to change their life in the South Bay.

Ali is the best! I've been working with him for over four years. I feel stronger and more confident…read morein my body in my 50s thanks to Ali's personalized workouts. Ali is knowledgeable, organized and is super on it with watching your alignment so you get the most out of your workout and don't injure yourself or strain anything. He's also just an awesome person and so easy to workout with. The new Manhattan Muscle location is easy to get to, clean, private and always lots of parking too, which is such a bonus in MB

Outstanding coaching, equipment, and atmosphere along with unparalleled access. The reservation…read moresystem is incredibly nice, too. No more overcrowded gyms. Lots of power racks with safeties. I'm a starting strength follower and love me my compound lifts. The staff will make sure your form is dialed in and get you well on your way to achieve the goals you set. Can't recommend enough!!

If you're looking for a local gym, come here. 24 hr availability no excuses!!!…read moreGreat equipment

I had an awesome experience working with Mark in preparation for my wedding this past June. Each…read moresession was challenging but incredibly motivating. I certainly became stronger over the course of time, I lost weight but also gained the muscle I needed. I was very happy with my workouts and felt great leaving every morning. It was certainly the motivation I needed to get in to great shape for my wedding.

I was in the Southbay for 4 months and wanted a gym/ trainer to kick my butt and stumbled upon Mark…read moreat Body By Design. It turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. Not fussy- just straight forward personalized weight training. And, I didn't have to sign up for a year. I loved it and will miss it but will be back in a few months. Added bonus is the music he plays and the people he trains! ‍