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    Equinox Encino

    3.8 (233 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSports Clubs, Gyms, Day Spas
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Kirit S.

    I really like how nice this gym is. Lots of equipment, really friendly fellow patrons, a huge slate of classes (I'm going to try some new kinds), and towel service! I haven't tried the shakes or the apparel store here, but they seem quite nice. I'm going to try out a personal trainer as well, and be open-minded about it.

    Other former members have similarly shared that Kris Vangelisti at Equinox is disrespectful and unethical in his dealings with customers.

    I switched to this location from Mid-Wilshire after I moved residences, and I could not be more disappointed. This Equinox location is small, smelly, WAY overpriced, often crowded, has very poor amenities (eg, shower products, no steam room), often has machines out of order, and while they do have decent classes the options and schedules are VERY sparse and not worth the money. But the worst part of all is their customer service, and especially their belligerent sales manager - Kris Vangelisti. Since I've ended my membership due to my dissatisfaction, Kris has been relentlessly harassing me with emails on a nearly daily basis - even though I have replied numerous times asking not to be contacted any more. My requests go completely ignored and I keep getting slammed by this individual. This is not just disregard of a former member - but total disrespect. My experience with Encino equinox, and especially Kris Vangelisti, has turned me off from ever rejoining any Equinox location down the road. I want to warn other potential customers about this terrible customer service because it is so atypical in the fitness industry. There are so many amazing gyms in the area with supportive customer service teams - this is not one of them. I would encourage anyone looking for a gym to look elsewhere instead.

    My car got vandalized on June 15th 2024. Several other members cars were vandalized prior to mine. Very unsafe

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    Clean gym with great staff. They also have a variety of classes. During the day, it's not too crowded and easy to work out.

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    Very nice gym. Friendly, clean, and great equipment. Memberships are pricey but if you work out a lot...

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    I would definitely tell you this club is probably the worst. Save your money. Unfortunately I'm stuck here for the whole year

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    Ask the Community - Equinox Encino

    Does this location have a pool and sauna?

    No, but it a steam room but not a sauna. There is no pool.

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    Bunda

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    Ok I love how this location is convenient for me !!! It's a good size gym and very clean. I've been…read moreto the Pasadena one, but Encino is way closer to me. This is why I had to come here!! Good experience for both locations. I will continue to try this location out and the Bunda studios but this location will be my go to mostly. The receptionist and instructors are amazing !!! They have good Spirits and help you throughout the way. It's no shaming here at all. They make you feel good and in class the workouts are capable of executing. It's not that easy but it's not that hard. You will feel really good after. I'm injured and they modify my techniques that are suitable for me. I had the pleasure of having Sidney, which was her last class. She was phenomenal and very patient and gets your form right! I love the darkness inside and the Eucalyptus cold towel they give you once you're done. That stair masters gets better and the strengthening. It is not easy but I still recommend Bunda to all!! The music is good as well!! Bomb playlists! You can validate your parking ticket and it's free!! It's right before McDonald's just in case you get lost (like me) lol easy parking! -Marshay D.

    This review is LONG overdue! I joined Bunda as a founding member and have been with Bunda Encino…read moresince the doors opened. I was in the end stages of an unhealthy long-term relationship and my stress relievers were comfort food and alcohol. I was at the heaviest weight I'd ever been in my life at 195 lbs. I had never heard of this program before but was intrigued by their "Backed by science" slogan. I did a lot of research into their program and submitted my contact request form.Day 1 (opening day) I showed up feeling excited, nervous, and scared a bit. I had not worked out in years, and did not know what I was in for. The program was HARD for someone like me who was now considered overweight and almost 200 lbs. I struggled on the stairmaster feeling like I couldn't keep up with the ladies next to me who were moving at a faster pace. I was out of breath feeling like I was going to collapse, and my form on the weight station was BAD. I had thoughts cross my mind that "this isn't for me", "I'm too out of shape for this", "this is for more advanced people", I felt like I mattered. The girl who was next to me that day, watched me struggle and turned to me and gave me guidance as I made the most common mistakes for a new Bundi. During the bridges, I was approached by a wonderful trainer who warmly corrected my form without making me feel inadequate or incompetent. That trainer, Bryan, has become someone I hold dearly and in very high regard. I was sore for about a week after that class. I felt like Bambi just born and learning how to stand. Little by little and without realizing it, this place started becoming an important part of my life. Fast forward 2 months, I did my first InBody assessment knowing NOTHING about body recomposition and still focused on getting to a certain weight. Bryan walked me through my results, goals, lifestyle, and changes I needed to implement in my eating habits. I learned so much about nutrition and macros and started transforming into a different person. 2 years later I have gone from 195 lbs to 134 lbs ONLY with the Bunda program and following the guidance of my trainers. I cannot give Bryan, Michael Khan, and Dallas enough credit and accolades for being the best and most patient trainers as this formerly overweight person transformed into the person I am today. I started going to Bunda for my physical appearance, and I continued because it has become necessary for my mental health and what I look forward to at the end of the day. I've made so many friends there, I've celebrated birthdays there, holidays, you name it. This place is NOT like your typical gyms; if you come to Bunda, you are serious about change, coachable, and are serious about being consistent. This change took me 2 years of sweat and discipline. If you are a new member, we will welcome you just like that lady next to me welcomed me on my first day. I wish I knew who she was but she will forever be a part of my journey. The few negative reviews you see on here are absolutely not a representation of what the community here is about. Many people have come and gone because they're more focused on taking selfies, making sure they don't sweat, looking cute, and having social hour on the stairmaster. This is not that place.To many of us, this is our sanctuary, our safe haven, our happiest place on earth. I cannot imagine my life without the team at BUNDA ENCINO in it. I am a self-proclaimed Bundaholic, and have zero plans on ever leaving. I've gone from someone who has never done one regular push up in her life, to for the first time EVER having the upper body strength to do pushups, and not the knees down kind. I am mindful of how I am eating and know the difference between eating mindfully and with purpose, versus starving and dieting. I don't deprive myself of anything, I enjoy food very much daily. I just know how to select options in a way that I didn't know before. This journey has not been without its challenges. I've had setbacks, I've gone backwards in my goals, I've cried over InBody assessment results because I lost half a pound of muscle mass (shout out to Bryan for talking me off the ledge that day). I've had days when I had so much on my mind that I was unable to concentrate during Bunda, and as much as I tried to hide it, Bryan knows me so well he approached and asked me what was wrong. I've had moments of complacency when I don't want to go heavier because it's too hard and Michael Khan called me out (THANK YOU). I've had moments of doubt when I didn't think I could go up a level on the stairs and Michael Luna took me up that level. I cannot recommend this place enough for breathing life back into me. The person I am today, would not be possible without the entire Bunda family. If you're ever in the 7 PM class, I'm the one on Stair 6. Please never be afraid to say hi, ask questions about anything, whether it's about class or my experience. Despite the lift aggression, I promise I don't bite!

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