I love the classes at Iron Method! The instructors, especially Carolyn bring incredible energy and push you to do your best. The music keeps you moving. It's like personal training in a group. I've gained muscle and lost fat while having a fun and amazing workout. IM is hands down the best workout studio in town! read more

I signed up for a class with Iron Method and later received an email to arrive "at least 5-10 minutes early to prep for class and learn the ropes". Well, I arrived about ten minutes early and there was no one at the front desk to greet me early or to show me the ropes. I decided to wait in the lobby area until someone showed up but no staff member did. One of the class members eventually told me that I could grab an available bench and I did. It had been a while since I did strength training so it would have been nice to speak with someone prior to jumping into the class. Overall, I did enjoy the workout and it was challenging for me. read more

Iron Method is the place to go if you want to get in shape by weightlifting in a positive and welcoming environment. Carolyn and her trainers are knowledgeable and friendly when delivering instruction. You will get both a workout and an education into weightlifting that you keep with you for a lifetime. As gym members, we are encouraged to challenge ourselves, but our limits and boundaries are respected. Gym form is corrected as need throughout the workout in a friendly manner. I have experienced gym members to be friendly and focused on their workout. The culture of both members and staff is friendly and drama free. Prices are reasonable for this level of expertise. I highly recommend it. read more

A+++++++++++++ amazing workouts, trainers, and community. You will see results and feel incredible.

Awesome trainers and professional programs. Coach Andrew is so knowledgeable. Supportive and very professional.

First time here and had a great workout. Apparently we came on a special Tabata week, which is a type of HIIT. It was my first time trying this type of exercise, and I really enjoyed it. Upon arrival, the front desk girl, I think her name was Ellie, was very sweet and welcoming. Since it was my first time, she explained how to figure out which supplies would be needed for this class and where to get them. I think the instructor's name was Andrew. He did a great job of demonstrating all of the exercises along with modifications. I appreciated how orderly the class was. No funny business here, just a great workout! read more

Iron Method - Gyms Near Me - Woodland Hills, California

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Oh my goodness! Such a wonderful fitness gym right in the heart of my neighborhood. I was looking for a new weight lifting gym after Proficiency Fitness closed their doors recently. Weight training has been my preferred fitness routine since college (many many years ago) but I wasn't sure I was up to a group style fitness class at my age and with my injuries. I was absolutely wrong - as this place is so welcoming, helpful and effective. First of all - this facility is amazingly convenient to me - so close that I can practically fall out of bed and roll in. Parking is a breeze with free, safe and easy two hour parking. The facility itself is attractive and has an energizing vibe without being cloying. It is super clean and tidy. The owner Caroline takes pride in keeping it immaculate!! I also didn't feel out of place at my "age" - nor did I feel "looked down upon" because I needed to modify some of the exercises due to existing injuries. (Knees and back). I was also initially worried that I might not be able to "keep up" - but the instructors made me feel truly body positive and were amazingly helpful about modifications that I could make. I was also welcomed by participants at the facility - which was so nice. And - there were participants of ALL ages and body types. Such a fun, positive workout - almost like personal training at a bargain price! It truly is an amazing workout for every body!! read more

This is the best gym. I started in January of this year and did 2 days a week and became obsessed and now I'm in the gym 4-5 times a week. It's like having a personal trainer but in a super supportive, encouraging and welcoming community. People of all ages, shapes, sizes and they make any accommodations if you need! read more

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I have been going to Iron Method since Carolyn opened the studio. All the trainers demonstrate the exercise, emphasizing proper form and have the perfect amount of energy. In many ways it is like private training with the energy of a room full of dedicated students. I have to give a special shout out to Melissa! I am stronger and fitter than I've ever been - read more

Iron Method - Melissa lifting me after my 100th class - Gyms Near Me - Woodland Hills, California

Love working out at IM! Amazing trainers and love the vibe. The best playlists too. Within just a few weeks, I already started to see my body change. One my favorite things to do is take a class with my bff before we both start our workday. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

So happy to see Caro again today! And so proud she opened up her own gym #girlpwr I knew Caro from taking her class at novo body way back when so I'm happy about this new gym that has similar classes with brand new equipment. It's cute and clean. Caro is friendly, motivating and attentive. Her dog is the cutest ever too. I'm a fan yay read more

Iron Method - Gyms Near Me - Woodland Hills, California

Carolyn has created an incredibly magnetic weight lifting studio that has completely captivated me. I am genuinely addicted to their classes. The instructors exude an exceptional level of kindness and expertise. They wholeheartedly inspire you to bring your absolute best to every session and are always there to assist you, whether you're recovering from an injury, new to the studio, or simply looking to revitalize your workout routine. Iron Method is such a welcoming haven, they understand that sometimes your kids need to come hang out while you get your workout in! Without hesitation, I would shower this place with countless stars--it truly deserves all the praise and more! read more

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I've been going for about 9 months consistently and I really love it! The trainers are very motivating and positive, it feels like I'm getting private training in a class environment. They are very attentive and I feel like they all know me and my progress, it keeps me coming back, and the results are great, I actually have muscle and feeling stronger than I ever have in my 50 years of livin'! It's mostly women and I also love that, but men are very welcome! I can't say enough great things about Carolyn and her entire team, they're on fire and I'm so grateful they are there! read more

I absolutely love this gym!!! I have been going to Iron Method for several months now and I honestly couldn't be happier. All of the staff are soooo super awesome and the workouts are always different and killer. I love the results I've been seeing and I definitely will be continuing to go here. The classes they offer here are basically like personal training but you get to do it in a fun group environment. I absolutely love training with Melissa and Carolyn! The girls up front are so sweet and caring, shoutout to Brittany!!! Love this gym and love all the ladies that help keep this place going. If you're looking for an amazing homey gym, definitely try this place out! They offer a deal for first timers so make sure to check that out! read more

Fun, challenging, clean, inclusive gym. Everyone feels like they belong here. Honestly I have never had a bad workout at IM! I always leave in a better mood and feeling stronger. Honestly, I wish I could work out everyday with Carolyn and all of her trainers. Every one of the IM trainers ere excellent. P.S. I've been going to IM since she opened and worked out with Carolyn before she opened IM as well. Best! read more

I have found my spot! After years of trying multiple forms of exercise - dance, pilates, yoga, circuit training, even weight lifting at other classes, IRON METOD is the only place that has given me true results. I've always known the value and importance of strength training, but have never found the right place to really dig in and commit. Working out alone at the gym is difficult because it's hard to stay motivated, try new exercises and equipment, and get proper form; and other strength training classes I've tried have been much too fast paced, repetitive, and impersonal. I am obsessed with the format of Iron Method - personal training, but in a group setting. The instructors are fun, inspiring, motivating, and really help correct your form. It's never intimidating to try a new exercise or use new equipment - all the instructors are so hands on and happy to help walk you through any challenges or questions. Because of Carolyn, Melissa, Andrew and Lexi, the amazing trainers I've experienced at Iron Method, at 35 years old, and 5 months after having a baby, I can proudly say I am in the strongest I've ever been and in the best shape of my life! I look forward to every workout at Iron Method and am so grateful to have discovered this gym! read more

What a unicorn of a gym! A very safe and supportive environment for weightlifting! All the coaches are fantastic and I feel comfortable lifting heavier and pushing myself harder because of their attention to form and safety. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place! No matter how I feel when I walk through the doors I leave feeling amazing. All the instructors are top-notch, the music is great, and the people are so welcoming and friendly. This is serious weight-lifting (no little pink dumbells!) so there's a bit of a learning curve, but that's part of the challenge and you get all the help you need with correct form to ensure you lift safely. I'm 58 and wasn't sure how I'd do with heavier weights, but I've gotten so much stronger since I started here almost a year ago, and that's all I need to stay motivated. Parking isn't a problem at all, which is a major plus! read more

Carolyn and the IM team have made me feel totally welcome and comfortable as I get back into lifting weights after having my first baby. My progress in the past month has helped me feel a little more like myself again. I can't wait to see what the next few months have in store! read more

I am so happy that I found Iron Maiden! At first, I was intimidated by all the weights in the photos and even canceled my first class. I've always been a class junkie but was never into weights or personal training. Once I tried my first class, I was obsessed. I am over six months in and feel stronger than I've ever felt! You get the best of both worlds; It's like having a personal trainer in a class setting. Everyone in the studio gets individual attention to ensure they have proper form and are pushed to go outside their comfort zone. All the trainers are excellent, and I couldn't ask for a better community. You'll be hooked after one class! read more

There's no shortage of gyms and fitness studios in LA but Iron Method is truly unique. It's a weight training studio and classes are in group format. They offer classes morning, early afternoon, and evening and they're great for all levels. Members are friendly and welcoming. The weight racks/free weight area at a big box gym can be intimidating but Iron Method takes out all the guess work. Each student gets their own bench, barbell, and assigned set of dumbbells and routines are taught by experienced trainers. Each move is taught prior to starting the routine. Trainers are hands-on and will make corrections along the way. Iron Method prioritizes form first to avoid injuries and modifications are given to those who need an alternative move. I'd highly recommend Iron Method for beginners looking to get into weight training or experienced lifters looking for an effective workout with trainers who will encourage and push you (safely). read more

The best workout, trainers, environment and energy! My body has been transformed and my mind also feels stronger than ever. A true weight lifting group class, it's like having a personal trainer but in a group setting. New and plentiful equipment. Could not be happier that I found this place. And, it's female owned! read more

Love this new weight lifting class! I am such a huge fan of Carolyn and follow her around like a French bulldog. Weight training has changed my life! So happy to have this new option to train and keep fit! read more

Iron Method is The Shit. Owner and Instructor Carolyn is SO educated and skilled in the business of personal training. And she has created a kick ass environment with all the benefits of personal training in a group setting. I love that the class is all ages too. So no matter what level you are at, the class will kick your ass to match your current ability. The music rocks. The place is clean. And I am getting stronger everyday. It's never boring too, because each week has a different focus. In fact, each day has a different focus! Keeping your muscles strong and healthy is THE most important thing, especially as we age. Which we all do! Cannot recommend this class enough. read more

I'm generally a person who likes to hop from gym to gym, so I've tried many. This place is something special. Its like personal training, but in a friendly and fun group setting. The classes are not exclusively women, but lean heavily that way- which I love. It's inspiring to me to look around and see so many strong, fit women of all shapes, sizes and ages lifting. I can feel my body changing from taking these classes, and I can't wait to see and feel the results after more classes. I'm fairly certain I've finally found the studio that is going to help me attain the health and body I want. Just for anyone new considering trying a class, I know the thought of weightlifting intimidated me originally (I'm a middle-aged diabetic who is working very hard to not give up the fight to stay fit). This class is a great place to start. It's beginner appropriate as you can work at your own level without feeling like you have a whole group of people running over you. If you have injuries or concerns, make sure to tell the instructor and they'll absolutely modify. That said, there are also people here who are amazingly strong and obviously experienced. read more

I am so pleased that my friend suggested that I join Iron method. I always wanted to weight lift but was always unsure and now I find that I enjoy it more than any other exercise session that I have tried. Carolyn is an amazing trainer that makes you feel welcome. I appreciate how she is able to teach an entire class while providing adaptions to those in need. Its truly a class for all body types and even disabilities, myself having a knee disability, she always finds ways to adapt and personalize the exercises routine giving me the just right challenge! Top notch training with awesome group of clients, trainer and atmosphere! Stop looking cuz this gym Highly recommend!! read more

The abosulute best workout studio! Lifting weights is such a great exercise and Carolyn and her staff show you the correct way to do it, modifications included in case of any injury. And they make it fun!! I highly recommend Iron Method. read more

Iron Method is the best gym I've ever been to with great,high-quality equipment, and the staff are just amazing and very helpful. The owner,Carolyn ,is wonderful as a coach and a person ,very friendly, and willing to take her time to provide quality instructions! As the rest of the trainers. Classes are reasonably priced and they are allowing to buy a package and use at your own convenience instead of only a membership option that wouldn't work for me. In general am very happy with Iron Method! read more

How do I love Iron Maiden Fitness? Let me count the ways... It's amazing here. I started my journey through the zoom classes. Found myself in my mid-30's and in the best shape of my life, which is saying something because I was a student athlete. When I got pregnant, Carolyn did some private sessions with me to help me learn modifications for my specific issues. Now that the gym is open in person I am LOVING feeling like I'm kicking ass while pregnant. The atmosphere is fun, loving, entertaining and like I said... ass KICKING! read more

Such an amazing class! It's like getting private training in a group setting. You learn proper form to avoid injury and learn to lift to your fullest potential. Carolyn is AMAZING! She makes class fun even when you're struggling through a workout. I love the class so much, I enrolled my son in the teen workout class so he could build a proper workout foundation. He is loving his classes too! Highly recommend, you won't regret it! read more

Iron Method is the best work out studio! I've never felt so comfortable and empowered in a class before. Carolyn and Melissa know their shit. If you are injured they will modify moves for you. It's an overall great environment for beginners and experts alike! read more

I have been going to Iron Method since Carolyn, owner/trainer, opened her doors. She saved me during the pandemic by doing zoom classes daily. It literally kept my sanity! When things opened up, I started doing her weight training classes in person, and they are absolutely amazing! I cannot recommend Carolyn and her wonderful front desk assistant, Brittany, highly enough. You won't find a better weight training class! read more

This place is everything!! The trainers, the front desk staff, and the members are all so welcoming. As someone who has a hard time getting to the gym IM has made me actually want to workout and hold myself accountable. If you want that personal attention and motivation this is the place!! Carolyn (the owner) is truly a gem of a human being. read more

Iron Method is the real deal! The teachers are top notch, the equipment/facilities are clean + sanitized, and there are classes all day long to meet your schedule. The community at Iron Method is so welcoming, including the passionate fitness guru/owner Caroline!! My first class with Melissa was so much fun & she did an excellent job breaking down the exercises and correcting this newbie for safe form. At this time of life "lifting heavy" is the best way to maintain and build muscle mass... well, every time of life really. My recommendation -- GO, GO, GO... and I'll see you there!! P.S. They have a Teen class too, so you can start em early. read more

Iron Method has TRANSFORMED my body in ways I never imagined possible. As a runner, my body was thin, but not toned, weak in the core and I felt less confident in my clothes. I had avoided weight training my whole life when it was exactly what my physique needed. About a year ago I attended a trial class at IM with a girlfriend of mine (note: she has the most amazing body EVER!). She was a regular at IM and I wanted to see how she maintained her model-esque figure. To say that Carolyn was incredibly patient and knowledgeable helping me learn the correct form would be an understatement :) she made me feel welcome and comfortable exploring new moves and muscles that were completely foreign to me. I needed a lot of help and her expert guidance helped me slowly build my weight training fluency over the last year. Beyond an excellent workout, I must say the best part of IM is the vibe- the friendly community, music, (flattering lighting lol) and ofc Carolyn's jokes. All of the instructors are amazing and I am incredibly grateful to have found IM and for truly changing this 40ish year old mom's bod for the better. read more

Honestly, this place is the absolute best. Carolyn is such a great trainer and she makes each class incredibly fun. She explains everything very clearly and demonstrates each move then cranks up the music and keeps the energy going. Before you know it, you're done and you walk out feeling great. I never really got into weight training before but now I honestly look forward to all the weekly classes I do. For those of you that are on the fence about weight training, just try Iron Method in Sherman Oaks, I know you'll be pleasantly surprised and get hooked. read more

Absolutely love this place! I've been going at least twice a week since January and I love all the classes! The trainers are professional and helpful and the classes are tough! I highly recommend for anyone who is intimidated by a regular gym and wants a safe space where you can ask questions and get the guidance you need. read more

The classes at Iron Method are among the best I've ever experienced. Melissa is a fantastic trainer / coach. She is attentive to our needs and aware of our limitations. She inspires us to keep reaching to achieve our personal goals and then to exceed them. The people taking the classes are very chill , supportive and focused on getting a good workout. I've been spinning for many years but have rarely achieved the results that I was looking for. That has all changed with Caroline and her great staff of instructors. I highly recommend you try it. I think you'll be as convinced as I am that it's one of the best workouts in the valley! read more

great exercise training In a good atmosphere For all levels of ability. Excellent instructors.

This place is my new home. The owner Caroline is amazing, and all the trainers know what they're doing and are so helpful. I am getting stronger doing so much better with my osteopenia. Weight Training at this place actually gives me so much joy. The atmosphere is fun, and everyone is so nice. I felt comfortable there right away. Menopause is not gonna bring me down. Thank you IRON METHOD, best weight training place EVER! read more