I have been training with Todd since January and I could not be more pleased with our sessions and my progress over the last few months. It has been one of the best investments I have ever made in terms of health and overall well-being. I came to Todd with a few health issues and a desire for a more personalized approach to fitness and he has delivered on both of those fronts. A few reasons why I would recommend Todd to anyone I know: - He is very knowledgeable and always pairs demonstrations with explanations on why we are doing this exercise. - I truly feel his approach and plan for me is customized. He takes into account my current fitness level, any relevant injuries/goals, and general preferences in exercises. - The workouts are FUN. The hour flies by and I look forward to our sessions. - He is truly a nice guy and genuinely cares about his clients. - The facilities are top notch - private, clean, and plenty of equipment to keep variety in my routine, which I love. - I've seen results even in these short months, I'm definitely a believer in his approach. i'm excited to continue to train with Todd! read more

Found this place a few years back now and have loved my fitness journey. I came in with bad shoulders and hips, Todd really helped me get stronger fast. read more

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Todd is an amazing human being! He is very compassionate and takes the development of people seriously. Todd is very knowledgable about fitness, health, and nutrition. He has a simple no gimmicky approach to training. The facility is very private and clean. 10/10 type of experience! read more

Let me start with my results so far... 30 LBS lost and maintained 4 inches off the waist Chest where moobs used to be Longer stamina Flexible enough to sit cross legged Confident enough to work out on my own without hurting myself Gained proper understanding of how my body works ..and I still get to eat what I love without fear of getting judged or yelled at. I've been coming here for a couple of years now and it is for sure one of the best investments I've ever done. I've been to a ton of other gyms and had lots of different trainers, but none of them has ever inspired me to actually come back on a regular basis. My biggest problem with other gyms and trainers is that they all seem to have a cookie cutter vision of what my body should be. From day one, Todd has always made sure that the goals we try to achieve was my own, not his or anyone else - just mine. We work on things that I want to do - even if its purely just for aesthetics and ego. Todd is also a wonderful teacher - his training style isn't to just yell at you to get your reps in, but he makes sure you understand why you are doing that particular workout, how your body works with that workout, and how it can help you in your everyday life. He has a great understanding of how the human body works and is able to relay that information to you in ways that you can understand so that you are able to do things on your own properly and safely. As for the facility itself, its great. The place is always clean and organized - you never have to worry about being on a strangers sweat marks. The trainers here are meticulous about cleanliness and treat the place like its their own home. With an intimate gym - you never have to worry about lack of equipment or tools and in the off chance that something is not available - the trainers are able to change it up so that you get the same workout but with different tools. The gym also has music that they seem to cater to the clients currently in the room. They've manage to find a good vibe for me to work out to that keeps my pace but still mentally there. Lastly, always stocked with water ( even the sparkling kind if you feeling fancy that day), coffee, and towels - its the little things that just ties it all together. If you want to invest in your self, your health, and your body - this is the place to do it. read more

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I meet with my personal trainer Mandi Kamish at Rethink Personal Training. Mandi is well informed about fitness and nutrition. She motivates and supports me without shame or guilt. I am slowly making progress, this is the healthiest I have been in several years. The gym is beautiful. It has the best equipment and it is clean, tidy, and very cool. I feel safe, Mandi wipes everything down before I arrive and as I am leaving. The rubber floor is a plus on my aging knees. Mandi is awesome and I highly recommend her and Rethink Personal Training. read more

There aren't enough words to describe what an incredible trainer Todd Painter is. April 2017 was a very stressful transition in my life and I needed a personal trainer to keep me on track, both physically and mentally. From the moment I stepped in to meet him, I was greeted with welcoming arms, the privacy of an immaculate well-equipped gym, and solid training. His understanding and respect for the human body surpasses that of many personal trainers. I told him my goals for my body and we accomplished it together in no time. The sessions challenged me but also maintained the air of enjoyment, laughs, and genuine friendship. He doesn't need to sell you in with gimmicks, slogans, or extensive plans and programs. Todd's training speaks for itself and your body AND mind will thank you. I highly recommend Rethink Personal Training with Todd Painter as your next and last step in personal fitness, health, wellness, and longevity. read more

Rethink Personal Training - Body by Todd. Was taken 3 months into training. - Trainers Near Me - Culver City, California

I have been weight training for over 30 years, fairly consistently. Over the years, I have hired many different trainers on occasion to coach me on new exercises, equipment, routines, etc. I usually decided to do this when I found my workouts becoming a bit stale or repetitive. I found Todd Painter at Rethink originally because of his location in Culver City. Initially, my daughter started training with him, and she has raved about him for two years. Since my gym closed, I decided to work out privately with Todd. I have to say, he is probably the best trainer I have ever had! He is well-qualified, he listens, he knows the best way to work certain areas. I highly recommend him -- even if it is just to get you going in new ways to get back to the gym, or if you are starting for the first time, as my daughter was. read more

This place is fantastic. It's clean, the equipment is high-end, and it's got a great energy. I've been training with Todd for 5 months now, and what I love about coming here is that he truly has a passion for fitness. He genuinely cares about all of his clients and caters workouts specifically to help achieve individual goals. He helps me with tips about diet and other minor lifestyle adjustments to help me progress. He never tries to nickel-and-dime clients (there are free water bottles, perrier, and fresh towels each time you come in) like some other gyms do. It's also extremely private; usually it's just me doing my workout with his instruction. Sometimes there is another trainer & client in, but there is music playing and it's hardly distracting: there's always enough room to do what you want to do. When you train at bigger gyms, people hog machines, have attitudes, etc. I haven't worked out with any of the other trainers at RPT, but they are all very nice and knowledgeable about their work. After just 5 months I am much stronger and have way higher levels of energy in my day-to-day life. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to either get into shape or maintain current shape/take it to the next level. read more

I've been training with Todd for five months now after being referred by a friend. This has by far been the best training experience I've ever had. He takes pride in what he does and makes it fun at the same time. As I progress physically, the sessions remain challenging, so Todd's continually pushing my limits, but also doesn't make things impossible. Not one session is the same in terms of routine, which takes the monotony out of working out. He's a solid, calm guy and is 100% reliable and also very flexible. I'm constantly asking him questions about nutrition, health and....life! He's always happy to go the extra mile to help - and if he doesn't know, he'll find out. Lastly, the space is super clean and there is always good music playing. And if you don't like it, he'll happily adjust to whatever you prefer. It's extremely private, which I love because big gyms can be overwhelming, crowded and not a great place for personal training. If I had the time, I'd train with Todd everyday. read more

I've been training with Todd for over 2 months now. It has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. His gym looks brand new and is immaculately clean. His approach to training is totally tailored to me and takes all my specific issues and old injuries into account. The workouts are fun and fly by and I'm seeing real results. Most of all, Todd is just a really great guy who truly cares about his profession, his business and his clients. I also had the chance to do workouts with Thomas - totally different workout style but same exceptional quality level and equally fun. If you're looking for a legit professional trainer with a super clean private gym, this is it. read more

Todd is simply the best trainer I've ever had. Love the focus on functional movement. He is a stickler for good form - which is so important and something not all trainers do. I really feel improvements week after week, and some added benefits like my knee/ hip range of motion increasing as I strengthen my glutes! Totally recommended! read more

I trained with Todd for over a year and it was by far the best training experience I've ever had. My sessions were always in the morning and starting the day with him was always great. The space was always clean and the music was always good. It's cheesy to say, but Todd pretty quickly went from being my trainer to my friend. read more

I'm so glad to be training with Todd at Rethink. He disinfects everything after use and keeps the gym clean. I feel very safe when I visit, which is priceless during these uncertain Covid times! read more

Bonnie is an awesome trainer at Rethink Personal Training. She pays attention to each exercise I perform and corrects my form if I'm not doing it correctly which is very important to me because I have several past injuries and I don't want to reinjure myself doing something wrong. She's very personable and knowledgable about nutrition as well. She has given me great advice about what I should and should not be eating to reach my weight loss goals and she can also help with meal planning needs. I've been training with her for a couple of months now and have noticed that workouts are getting easier because I feel stronger physically as well as mentally ( I don't dread heading out to the gym anymore). It's tough getting back into the gym after taking a long break but Bonnie has made getting back into shape less stressful with her knowledge of my workout program geared towards my body type, goals and expectations. An hour goes by super quick and afterwards I feel a sense of accomplishment. I feel sore after every session but it's a good sore because I know with each passing day I will be in amazing shape in no time. The facility is small and private, super immaculate, and parking is easy with spots on the street. read more

Best workout/training experience! With a busy social/work schedule I've found it challenging to consistently workout. Setting up a personal training session schedule gave me the commitment/discipline that I need to get into a regular workout routine. I've worked out all my life, but I needed a plan and someone to motivate me to meet my goals. Todd taught me the proper way to workout so that I could achieve my goals without getting hurt. He provided a balanced workout program that allowed me to improve my health, strength and stamina. It's not just a workout though, Todd will help you make adjustments to your diet and your activities so that you are getting the most out of your fitness. We made slow, incremental changes to my diet that helped contribute to a loss in body fat, while building muscle and strength. I've been working with Todd for over 60 training sessions and at each session he would introduce new training exercises to keep the trainings fun and interesting. He also took notes on each workout so we can constantly evaluate my performance, goals and path to getting where I want to be. Without question, Todd is one of the top trainers in Los Angeles. I've wasted too much money and time at "elite" gyms. Rethink Personal Training has better equipment, immaculate and private. Why waste money at expensive gyms, getting in basic workouts? We all do it and when you realize you can get in better workouts, in half the time and at roughly a similar cost, you'll never go back. I can't recommend Rethink or Todd Painter enough! read more

Highly recommend training here. Todd's in depth knowledge and custom tailored functional strength training program helped me make huge gains in overall strength and mobility that I had not see before!! I'm athletic by nature and had suffered a setback with a shoulder issue. I came to ReThink after spending a lot of money with other trainers without getting the results I was looking for. I also work in the medical field, so really appreciate his strong knowledge of anatomy which he used to help me recruit weaker muscle groups didn't even know I had. This really made a difference in strength/overall athletic ability and within just 4 wks could see big improvement and balance. Also, he is super strict on form which prevents new injuries and allows old ones to heal. Great one on one training without the distractions of waiting for equipment/space like at other gyms too! read more

I've been training with Todd for 3+ years. He's super smart, nice, and the Culver City location of Rethink Personal Training is pristine. I show up, try my best and RPT figures out the rest. read more

What a pleasure it is to workout here! I've been training for years and was thrilled to find out that Todd has opened his own gym. He is the ultimate professional, extremely experienced in personal training and a wealth of knowledge on nutrition. The gym is beautiful, modern and has a great vibe. I feel lucky to have found Rethink and to workout with Todd. read more

Excellent space and top-notch equipment. Definitely check it out! You will not be disappointed

As a former admininstrator for a private fitness studio, I've known and have observed A LOT of different personal trainers. Todd is the most professional, knowledgable, and approachable of all I've seen . I could tell right away he truly cares and is genuinely interested in each person he works with. I would recommend Todd over any trainer in LA, hands down. read more

I would highly encourage anyone who is considering an efficient approach in their fitness regimen to reach out to Rethink Personal Training/Todd Painter. The paradigm shift in their training philosophy is what I found to be uniquely attractive toward a consistent, results-oriented program. Definitely worth your time to check them out. read more