Amazing legendary gym filled with an amazing variety of work equipment... It is literally a…read moreplayground for people who are really into fitness and especially bodybuilding... It was my first time there on vacation using the guest pass, which is pricey but definitely worth it! The gym is pretty big as well. There are several different sections inside and outside... You also most likely will run into famous people while working out and come to find out it is a pretty normal thing there where no one makes any commotion and everyone just continues to put the work in and have a great session! Oh yeah, with the $50 pass for 24hrs we were able to squeeze in 2 sessions 1 each day , you just had to be there before your 24hr time expired . Good deal when you look at it that way and break it down to $25/day

Amazing experiences with the staff the billing and mostly the gym…read more The gym offers parking too

I've tried lots of workouts over the years, but nothing has stuck like Lagree at Studio MDR. It…read morestarted as a birthday gift from my sister, and I was hooked from the first class. What makes it special isn't just the workout - it's the community. I felt welcomed and supported from day one, and the encouraging environment keeps me coming back. The instructors, especially Lindsay, Dani, and Marissa, are incredible -- knowledgeable, attentive, and truly invested in helping you improve. I'm so grateful for this experience and always look forward to the next class

Tried a class at The Studio (MDR) and it was much more intense than regular Pilates! I have some…read morePilates experience so I skipped the beginner class thinking I'd be fine, but this Lagree Megaformer workout definitely hits different. The studio itself was very clean and well maintained. Also randomly noticed someone selling farm fresh eggs outside the entrance. They actually looked pretty good, though I wondered how they keep them fresh in the sun.

After a few years away from working out, I kept putting it off until I started training with…read moreMichelle. 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!

Where to start...? MIchelle came very highly recommended to me after I had a few false starts with…read moretrainers. 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!

Love me some Barry's. Now that I've started, I'm hooked…read more Cheers to my friend Alex R for getting me in the groove and Gabi M for starting our week together here. Alex's Monday morning class was epic and I love the set up at this location. Easy to park, convenient smoothies ready for you after class, and a great studio.

My very first Barry's class and absolutely lovin' it! My friends who know how much I loce running…read morehave kept asking me to go and saying I would certainly be hooked and they're nothing but right! I went to the Venice one and the spot was actually much bigger than it looked from outside. Alex, the trainer for my Run and Lift early morning class, was super welcoming and totally delivering top-notch first-timer experience for me, paying detailed attention that I got the instructions correctly and did the right movements. The intensity of the workout forced me to my limit, but they did let people do it on their own pace. The complementary facilities like locker, shower room, and even free towels made bunch of plus points, though one downside might be I'd prefer it to be cleaner (read: the women's bathroom might need more frequent cleaning especially with shedding hair). You did have the option to indulge post the workouts by getting their smoothies, which was also available to be pre-ordered and tailored to your preference by customizing the ingredients. Not to mention, the Venice one had plenty of free parking spaces!

Whitney helped me achieve transformative results. I'm a tall skinny guy and have always had trouble…read moreputting on muscle. I'm also an avid surfer and snowboarder and had just let my desk job get the better of me and needed a jumpstart to get back into shape and a real habit of fitness and training. And I got all of that and more. Whitney's technique-driven approach with weightlifting and focus on improving my diet helped me gain 20 lbs of muscle and lose probably 5 lbs of fat/water weight over the course of 5 months. She is a true "coach", which kept me motivated, and she cares about her client's improvements, including not just in the weight room, but outside via diet and lifestyle. It's a full 360 approach. Whitney helped me identify my greatest points of weakness (for me, legs, chest and glutes) and coached me how to properly isolate those muscle groups and I saw gains I've never realized during previous bouts of weight training. I'm very grateful to have worked with her--she has set me off on a great path to train myself now and once I plateau again I'm looking forward to returning to train with her.

Whitney is an exceptional professional. If you are looking for a knowledgeable and caring trainer,…read moreI would absolutely recommend working with Whitney! I worked with Whitney before our wedding, and credit her with the progress I've been able to make towards my goals! She took great care to understand my health and fitness goals before starting our sessions and was adaptable throughout our sessions as my needs changed. Whitney would keep a sharp eye on my form during every session and follow up with helpful tips for nutrition and workouts to work on in between our sessions. You can tell that Whitney really cares about her clients and getting results. As a bonus, she sometimes she makes fabulous, healthy treats (my favorite is the carrot cake protein ball).

I have been training regularly now at Fitt with Britt directly with the founder - Brittanny…read moreSturgess. Britt has become my go to among personal trainers in Venice / Santa Monica. Britt is an amazing trainer, mentor and coach, and I can't say enough about what she has done for me so far! After training with Britt, I have become stronger, leaner, gained muscle, lost fat, and most importantly, gained confidence. I enjoy every single workout with Britt - they are always unique and fun, but also challenging and engaging. Britt also has a knack for selecting the perfect song list for our workouts. I recommend Britt and Fitt with Britt for personal training without exception. Amazing find!

"I love Britt because she's super supportive and never stops challenging me. She always greets you…read morewith a smile and positive energy. Her workouts are always new and different and she knows just when to push me with more weight making me feel more confident to work harder. In addition, she's knowledgeable and is able to answer any of my fitness concerns or questions and knows which muscle groups to target if I have a specific area that needs more work.

Daniel has been a solid help in getting my life back on track. I wasn't in the best shape starting…read moreout--low energy, feeling sluggish, carrying some extra weight, and just not feeling great about myself. He got me moving with really helpful workouts that made sense for me, keeping me motivated without being pushy. His nutrition tips were practical too, nothing complicated, just stuff I could stick with consistently. A few months in, I'm down 6 pounds, stronger with some muscle to show for it, and I've got a lot more energy to get through my day. I look better, feel better, and it's all thanks to his steady guidance. Definitely recommend him if you're serious about a change.

Daniel is a fantastic personal trainer. He helped me out of a rut, to get my fitness back on track…read more I appreciate his knowledge, his dedication, and his interest in helping me achieve my goal of losing fat while increasing my mass. He created a plan I could follow and give me the motivation to stick with it, and I got results. Many thanks, Daniel!!

I started training with Lauren in June of 2024, and she helped take my existing physique to new…read morelevels. She gave me the structure and confidence to lift heavier weights, try new exercises, and introduce the right eating habits to support my new goals. I can't stress enough her passion and commitment to helping you elevate your fitness goals. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!

Lauren is very knowledgeable about fitness and works with people of various training levels,…read moreincluding people with disabilities or limited mobility. She is committed to providing training tailored to clients' needs, goals, abilities, and limitations. I highly recommend Lauren for in-person training.

I worked out with Jen for a few years as a personal trainer- unfortunately I moved to San Diego and…read morehave not been able to replace her skillset! Jen has a great ability to be encouraging, approachable, yet extremely effective. I had no idea how bad my form was until i realized how good it could be and how important that was to my training. My husband and I started working out with her together and that was a great way to stay focused together and work on our very different needs! Highly recommend plus she has a beautiful gym in Santa Monica!

Jen Dapper is an amazing trainer that has the knowledge, experience and philosophy to get anybody…read moremoving in the right direction towards a healthier lifestyle. I highly recommend her to all fitness levels and anyone who wants to improve strength, flexibility or mobility. I've trained with Jen in both one-on-one and group settings for about six months. I've always been an athlete but was feeling a bit unmotivated and a little unbalanced with my current routine. Jen's knowledge of fitness, yoga and anatomy helped me improve my form, strength and mobility. Many of the exercises targeted tiny imbalances that I would never have trained on my own. Due to my modern lifestyle, job, and general stress, Jen has helped me regain lost mobility in my neck, shoulders and hips. By teaching me how to relax overly tense muscles and fire underutilized muscles, my overall body began to move and feel better. This has helped me improve my athletic performance, lose a clothing size and become much stronger. No matter what your fitness goals are, Jen can help you reach the next level. I've seen her work with clients from all backgrounds, injuries and fitness levels and recommend her for everyone. I sent her some friends who never workout, did not have a good sense of fitness and were too afraid to start working out due to injury. She's got them completely motivated about fitness and has helped provide them with the tools they need to move their bodies safely and effectively. Jen will keep you challenged, mix it up and will never let you slack on quality form. Her workouts utilize many tools from body weight, free weights, kettle bells, gym equipment, etc. She always keeps it fresh and can adapt the workout depending on how your body is responding. Always a true professional, Jen goes above and beyond in helping her clients. My time with Jen has definitely been an investment in my health and I cannot thank her enough for how strong she makes me feel. I've trained with other individuals before, but Jen Dapper's definitely the real deal and the only one I've sent friends and family to.

Excellent coaches with eclectic personalities and a diverse and dynamic community - of all the…read morecrossfits I've been to this has by far been the best whether you're a beginner or leveling up.

I was a member of Paradiso CrossFit for 6 months. Overall the facilities are nice enough and will…read moresuit your needs for a solid workout. But as far as the full CrossFit experience, this gym does not deliver. Coaching: This was the biggest problem here. While a few of the coaches are great (Chelsea and Greg), this was the exception, not the rule. Two big issues: (1) Firstly, there are so many coaches and they don't seem to have set schedules, so it's impossible to know who will be leading your class. This made it tough to build relationships with them, and also made for a disjointed experience since every coach's instruction is different. (2) Secondly, a lot of the coaches are disengaged and seem uninterested in connecting with members. When I joined, *most* of the coaches didn't even bother to introduce themselves to me when I was a new member in their class. Some never did the whole time I was a member. It often felt like they were there to get paid, and that was that. Programming: The WODs here were all over the place. We would often work the same muscle groups multiple days in a row (e.g. heavy Clean + Push Jerks one day, then heavy Strict Press the next), or we'd work full body for no reason (e.g. pairing heavy back squats with heavy bench press). This deterred me from going daily since the muscles in question would often be too sore from the day prior. After 6 months of working out here, I stayed static at best and may actually have regressed in my ability. Community: Most clients here are friendly enough, and there is diversity in age, body type, and ability, which I liked. However, members at both locations don't go out of their way to chat to newbies; the regulars have their cliques and aren't interested in branching out. Additionally, there were rarely partner WODs or other intentional efforts from coaches / management to facilitate relationship-building among members. Unfortunately, I just did not find any real sense of community here.