This review is a long time coming. I want to start off with a little background. We're a single-income household with three kids living in CA, and we live in an apartment, so we definitely don't have endless income or extra time.
I had my third baby in September, and when I started at Method 78 Fitness, I was just 3 months postpartum. My point is that I'm just a regular mom trying to survive living in expensive CA, raising three kids (my youngest is now 5 months and exclusively breastfed), while also being a wife and juggling everything else life requires. Despite all of that, I made the decision to not only make time for myself but to invest in myself.
I've been consistently working out at Method 78 Fitness since November 2025. I started with semi-personal training (small groups of 6 or less), which was exactly what I needed. I didn't want to think or plan workouts, I just needed to show up and move my body.
Now I've progressed to the larger group setting, which honestly shows how much I've grown since starting. I feel stronger, more confident, and capable in a way I didn't when I first walked in.
All of the trainers, Haley, Kaela, Irene, and Damien have truly challenged me in the best way. They've taken the time to teach me how to work out correctly, making sure I started slow and safely, especially being newly postpartum when I began.
I've worked out at a lot of places before, 24 Hour Fitness, LA Fitness, Fit Body Boot Camps, Bikram Yoga, and regular yoga studios, just to name a few. While some of them may be slightly less expensive, you're absolutely NOT getting the same value.
Method 78 Fitness is not a "one size fits all" type of place. The level of attention, coaching, and personalization you get here is completely different. You're not just walking into a gym/studio and figuring it out on your own or following along with minimal guidance. The trainers actually watch your form, give corrections, offer modifications, and push you based on your individual ability.
What I've gained from this gym goes far beyond just physical changes. I've built strength, endurance, and confidence in my body again. As a postpartum mom, that's huge!
Additionally the environment is supportive and not intimidating. The facility is always clean, and the equipment is brand new, which makes a big difference when you're showing up consistently.
At the end of the day, you might find something "cheaper" but you won't find this level of value. Method 78 Fitness is absolutely worth your time, your energy, and your money!
So if you're on the fence, I say take the leap and join. I promise you will not regret it! read more
