Verity has helped me so much! I've been working out with her and doing her eating plans for 9…read moremonths now. She is very good at making sure you have good form and don't get injured. I'm much stronger and have lost about 10 lbs. She provides a great balance of pushing you, but not too much, and doing it with a smile. Highly recommend!

I've worked out regularly on my own for the past 25 years…read moreand considered myself in pretty good shape. My wife introduced me to Verity at RAW workouts 5 years ago and with the guidance of Verity I've changed up my nutrition, exercise routine and goal setting which has resulted in being in the BEST shape of my life at 53! I easily keep up with folks 1/2 my age and I'm routinely asked what do I do to stay in shape........my answer is Verity Hull at RAW WORKOUTS!

A friend referred me to FitZone. Such a great place, great workout, daily challenge with variety!…read moreBoxing, Rowing, Bike, Weights etc. So glad I join. Thank you.

FZ has an educated staff, great equipment, friendly members and provides direction you can't get at…read moreplanet fit etc

I recently discovered that the same parent company owns FS8 and F45 training. FS8, which is a blend…read moreof Pilates/yoga/tone in Thousand Oaks (which opened up early Feb of this year), definitely kicked my butt, so I decided to see what f45 offered. F45 is a cardio/resistance training blend. For an intro offer of $25 for 5 classes, I decided to see if this place would kick my butt, too. I met one of the instructors, Cara, who was very helpful and showed me around the place. There's a Pilates class in the back room and a sauna that you can use if you join for the F45 membership, plus an extra fee. Cara explained that the screens would show the movements we were to mirror, but she also told me to go at my own pace and helped me with my form during several of the stations. I went around the room 3 times (15 minutes total, 45 seconds at each station plus 15 seconds to transition to the next station) to get in a very sweaty 45-minute workout. I used to think I was in decent shape. F45 training laughed in my face as I prayed for the 45-second exercise to end, so I could transition to another 45-second exercise that I also wished were over. Somehow, I made it through the workout, humbled. This place is high energy and definitely challenges you mentally and physically. I look forward to continuing my F45 training journey!

There are two main reasons why I give F45 Training a Five Star rating…read more The first reason: these workouts aren't boring. That's super important because most exercise bores me. And if it's boring, I'm not going to want to do it. But that's never an issue at F45. I've found every session to be different enough that I never get bored. The classes are really well-designed. You know when you sign up what the focus of your class will be. There are usually 10 stations that you complete in 45 minutes, but the exercises at each station are different every class. Each station has two different exercises, typically one for the upper body, one for the lower body. You can choose to do either or both. The second, and most important, reason I give this gym a Five Star Rating is the trainers that work here. Especially the early morning staff, Josie, Lauren and Sarah. There are usually at least two trainers working every class. They continuously circulate around the room, so you never have to wait long for one to come by and check to see if your form is correct or if you need a modification. If you have difficulty doing an exercise, a trainer will instantly modify it or give you an alternative exercise. And that's another reason F45 gets 5 stars from me. See, I can actually do very few of the exercises as demonstrated. I need modifications at almost every station. But I know that in less than a minute a trainer will pass by and quickly modify the activity into something I can actually do. So, I always get a great workout here. F45 Training really is a great place to workout. The trainers that work here are incredibly supportive. There is a really positive, high energy, vibe here. Sessions often end with people high-fiving each other. I love that! Mikey C says: I highly recommend F45 Training!

The foward functional fitness community is created of -…read moresuper friendly Athletes/members - supportive, encouraging and knowledgeable trainers - and the coolest owners that are always willing to answer any questions about health and fitness and make everyone feel like family. My own body transformation journey at this gym started three and a half months ago and I've lost inches in all the right places. I look slimmer, I've toned up and my confidence/ happiness has increased. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone and everyone no matter what stage of athleticism you are at.

After my box shut down I wasn't sure if I could commit to another Crossfit gym as training style…read moreand community was really important to me. From the first day I walked in I was welcomed by the owners and the members. The gym itself is clean, organized, and well equipped as well as the coaches being knowledgeable in form and training. This gym has a variety of members accumulated from other gyms that had to unfortunately close down during COVID and even so, there is a workout or modification for each persons skill set. You definitely won't feel pressured to do more than you should but instead be encouraged to keep moving forward.

I loved Strength Factory! I just moved to Ventura and wanted to get back into working out and I'm…read moreso happy I discovered Strength Factory! I felt so welcomed by the coach and everyone in the class. The workout was incredible. I'll be coming back!

Strength Factory has been such a fun and motivating weekly fitness challenge for me! Max has a…read moregreat set up! He's very creative in his workouts and always makes them fun to keep you motivated. He has a loyal following (including myself!) who has followed him throughout the years because he's so good. It's a welcoming environment of positive folks who are encourage eachother and celebrate each other's fitness milestones!

Debbie has been fantastic. My parents live in Ventura and we found Debbie initially to help my 85…read moreyear old Dad as he went through chemo, and she has done that and a lot more than we had hoped. She was able to motivate him through that tough time and to change the sessions to accommodate his energy levels, and she also created a program for my Mom that has helped her balance and confidence a great deal. My 84 year old Mom looks forward to the sessions, and brags about her improvement! Debbie has been kind, supportive, and professional throughout. I cannot recommend her enough and my only regret is that we did not find her years earlier. Bottom line: she is exactly what you were hoping to find when you did the search that led you here!

Debbie has been nothing short of a God-send! She has been working with my 80 year old…read moremother-in-law, who is living with Dementia. Debbie's compassionate care has vastly improved my mother-in-law's quality of life. Her humor has returned, and her mood has been notably lighter. We can't say enough good things about Debbie, who is more than qualified to work with seniors who have cognitive decline. Her patience and intuitive insight into their needs is extraordinary. She develops activities that are fun and and within the current level of my mother-in-law's abilities. I can recommend Debbie without reservations.

Amanda Lewis is an AWESOME trainer! I have worked out with a lot of personal trainers and Amanda…read moreby far is the best one yet. What I like most about her is how balanced our training is. It isn't only about that hour workout it is about the whole picture. Your health and well being over time. She has given me a great foundation on my nutrition, solid feedback on work life balance and how important rest is in our training cycles and incredible coaching on my form as we do each exercise. I had no idea how important form was. Yikes! Amanda has customized our workouts to make sure they work for me. She isn't your typical drill sergeant trainer. She is in it for you and your long term success. I highly highly recommend Amanda for anyone out there ready and wanting to make a change in their life for the better. She is your person.

From the owner: Personal (1 on 1) training, small group training, boot camps, athletic and sports training, and…read morefundamental mobility.

We love our new gym! It's clean and has lots to choose from! Everyone is very friendly and my wife…read moreenjoys the classes they offer!

Long time member here & everything has been great until...I wanted to become a vendor. So at the…read moreend of every month all gyms have what's called "Close Out!" They get vendors/businesses from the local community to come for the members offering possible solutions. I wanted to become a Vendor end of April. Now I have a business that Requires my Service Animal (DOG) named Soier. Recently CAPRI ( operations manager) denied Soier & I to be a vendor @ this gym. What's doesn't make sense is Soier has been in there SEVERAL TIMES...multiple times a week sometimes just to say hello to staff EVEN HER & why ...because EVERYONE LOVES Soi, he's a very good well behaved pup. ALL the staff here loves him & it's always Great after working out to pop by & say hello well on one of our walks! Staff loves it. FREE SEROTONIN! So when it came time to be a vendor 99% was cool with it, some actually looking forward to it. The only person that's not on board was CAPRI. She shut it down real quick when I called her. Stating "Anxiety" is not a service animal that's emotional, tone was VERY RUDE & I'm not the one, but she's WRONG! So after a lovely conversation with CAPRI, I ended the call from all the stupidity. It's very HYPOCRITICAL actions when CAPRI has not only allowed to let him in serval times with out question, but she has LET ME WALK HIM THROUGH THE ENTIRE GYM WITH ME, ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK INTO THE LOCKER ROOMS TO GRAB MY BAG ONE DAY FROM A LOCKER, because she didn't want to hold him upfront real quick by leash. So Just very hypocritical actions on her part., to start asking questions not allowing him in, just ONLY when I want to be a vendor. Very poor customer service & over all UNPROFESSIONAL. Then I had a rep at LA FITNESS tell me when I went in to workout that after the call she ran to the Sales department & said "IM OVER BRIAN!" shaking her head all mad. Yea very professional CAPRI (Operations "Manager") Shouldn't have done that, NOT A GOOD LOOK. Just wanted to exposed the hypocrisy & unprofessionalism as a whole only her end. Moving forward, I'm no longer taking Soier in there BY CHOICE. This is ridiculous. As of the other 99.9% of the staff there, you guys ROCK! "Team Soier!" But sorry no more free serotonin.

I've been coming to this location for over 3 years and they have the best, most motivating coaches…read more There's always something going on to help keep things exciting, especially for those of us who have been coming for years. Highly recommend trying out a class for free!!

If you're looking to change up your fitness routine give Orangetheory a try. I've been going for 6…read moreyears and love the variety in classes, the people I've met and the encouragement the coaches give. I'm not young, and tailor my workouts to fit in with my body restrictions if needed. First class is free.

I had a one-month trial of group exercise classes at Rocksteady Fitness and I have tried all of…read morethem: Zumba, Turbo Kick, Boot Camp, Yoga and Pilates by Melissa (the owner, instructor, personal trainer & massage therapist) and Kelly (instructor). All of the classes have been great because it's never been too crowded like a big box gym and since it is a small gym, the members have grown into a gym family where everyone knows each other :) The gym also offers a weight room upstairs for the strength workouts and has a few machines downstairs such as the stair master, elliptical and treadmill for the cardio workouts. The front desk staff, Art and Aileen (sp?), have been welcoming and informative. Ask about their contract options and student discounts :) Also, massage therapy is offered by Rocksteady Fitness and I had an amazing massage by Melissa who let me know more about the muscles and a couple kinks in my body :D

If you're looking for a local gym full of friendly people then this is it. The pass for unlimited…read moregroup classes a month is a steal, and the classes are varied so you don't get bored. Zumba, Bosu Ball, Pilates, Boot Camp, Yoga, Kettlebells, and more! Melissa and Kelly are both fantastic trainers. They are motivating and really give you a good workout! All the other gym goers are friendly and there are people of all fitness levels. It really feels like you're just going to hang out with friends at the gym. I'd much rather do an hour of Turbo Kick with Melissa than run an hour alone! Also there is a FREE Zumba class Tuesday nights at 7:30pm. It gets pretty crowded but it's definitely worth checking out!