Marco is an amazing coach who definitely pushes you to your limits and believes in your abilities. He doesn't let you give up on yourself and makes you laugh when you most need it. He has definitely helped me out so much physically and mentally. In the time that I have been with him he's helped me reach my goals. read more

SolCal Mobility - Gyms Near Me - Irvine, California

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If you want to see results, Come see Marco . My son is a 20 yr old baseball player in college, he was home for the summer and his goal was to gain 20 lbs by the by time he went back to school for fall. After his 2 1/2 months of hard work and dedication with the help of Marco , he exceeded his goals. Marco is very reliable and dedicated to his clients. He is able to put together a program that if fully committed will 100% help you reach your goals! read more

I joined BLA first week of January in an attempt to try something new and get into better shape. I honestly considered myself a potato in terms of fitness level. Chelsea was patient, knowledgeable and thorough when showing me different movements. I'd never lifted a weight before joining this gym. Always too embarrassed or worried that I couldn't do it. Crossfit style workouts are my new favorite thing, I would highly recommend this gym for newbies-- or even if you're well into it already! The coaches are all so nice, but beyond that, they know what they're doing. They watch carefully even though it's a class, you do get personalized attention. The programming is fun and different every class, and you're able to view what it is the night before to mentally prepare. I have never gotten bored. Getting PR's (personal records) are hugely motivational in continuing and getting stronger. The coaches push you as hard as they think you can handle, and they almost always think you can handle more than you think you can! The other gym members are also very friendly and fun to work out with. It becomes a little gym family. I'm really enjoying my experience here. :) read more

SolCal Mobility - 3 months of training with BLA. same weight, but more toned and better posture! - Gyms Near Me - Irvine, California

Highly recommend Marco to anyone looking to improve . I've had multiple trainers and ever since Marco I've never went to anybody else . read more

SolCal Mobility - Before and after picture - Gyms Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been with BLA for a year now, and I'm so glad I joined! I actually followed Chelsea from another gym that had closed. I must admit it was a little intimidating at first, learning Olympic weightlifting and seeing others with some massive weights. You gotta remember that everyone started somewhere. Now I'm pretty comfortable with the workouts and the Saturday metcons don't scare me anymore.. haha . I've noticed more tone in places I didn't know existed and better posture. I love that we get individualized attention so that I know if I need to correct my form to prevent injury (definitely needed this as a newbie). Also, it's been easy to stick with the program because everyone is so great and supportive. It's easy to make friends here! Seriously if I hadn't joined, I'd probably be doing some random gym exercises skipping out on anything upper body. Now I can see my shoulders! read more

This placed saved my life. I have always had some sort of exercise in my life, but my life had become overloaded. I was introduced to CrossFit by BLA and they were able to take someone a bit older than most and never made me feel left out. The coaches took the time to make sure I did all routines with proper form and modified (yet safely pushed me) to keep developing my strength and skills. The other athletes that make up the community are great and are equally supportive. It never felt like I was working out, but rather it put me in the best shape of my life in spite of everything else that was going on. I looked forward to each session. Take an hour break from life and do something good for yourself. You'll enjoy it here. read more

I've been with BLA coaches for over 4 years now. I've followed them around to a couple different facilities and I am really glad that they landed at the Primal facility as it really has everything you could ever need. The coaches are great and are helping me to improve my performance. The mix of personalities really creates a warm and welcoming environment. What I really appreciate about BLA is that the workouts are intense but you don't have to make them that way. As I get older, I can definitely feel myself slowing down and I don't see myself pushing as hard for PR's because: 1) the injury risk is high; 2) the recovery, should I get injured, is much longer. So it's nice to know that the coaches totally get it when you don't push yourself to the limit. I really like when I say, "hey, my lower back is really sore, I don't think I should do deadlifts" they will come back with an alternative work out right away. So it's not an intimidating atmosphere at all. The members tend to be mid to late 30s to 50s. So the emphasis is more so on smart strength and conditioning as opposed to just WODing constantly. Come here and make some new friends. 5:15 AM is the best class to go to, FYI. read more

What makes Black Label Athletics gym different from others out there 1. PROGRAMING. They use different strategies to achieve strength, power, speed and athleticism 2. INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION You actually receive quality instruction on your form and get critiqued on your LIFTS versus other gyms with larger group classes it's all about packing in as many people as you can without a qualified Coach's Eye watching your form to ensure you're doing the movement properly and safely. 3. NUTRITION COACHING every couple months the gym runs nutrition challenges to help motivate members to continue to lose weight or gain muscle depending on their goals. I've found it to be very refreshing and informative information. After all results are 90% based on nutrition. I would highly recommend this gym if you're a beginner, intermediate or even an advance lifter looking for a gym that takes its programming, nutrition and coaching serious. read more

I met Chelsea in yoga and she gave me some tips on improving my shoulder after class. I had a rebuilt clavicle with a titanium plate and 12 screws. My surgeon said it was as bad a break as he's ever seen. She has helped with not only improving my shoulder but also teaching me how to exercise in a mindful and intelligent way. What they do at Black Label Athletics is different from any other gym I've been to before..... I have trained my whole life in all sorts of environments, Black Label is a cut above for me.....I'm SO grateful for Chelsea,Corey, Brooke,and Natalie! read more

SolCal Mobility - Gyms Near Me - Irvine, California

I don't know where to start but here goes, being over 40 and a cancer survivor this gym has literally saved my life...BLA has helped me both mentally and physically! I can still remember coming on my first day scared and just not knowing what to do, but all the coaches were very approachable and most of all patient! I've been through surgery and they would modify the workouts for me and still got results! I love the support and encouragement from everyone at the gym. On top of all that it's a beautiful gym with great music read more

Black Label Athletics is an amazing place to be. The coaches are not only good at what they do, they also care about the athletes. They make sure you are doing the moves right, support you, challenge you, and motivate you to always keep improving. Every day that I workout I feel like I am getting stronger. I have such a good time at this gym that I don't even think about how hard working out used to be for me. I have been there for a little over a year and thanks to the coaches and fellow athletes constantly pushing me, I got a pretty a pretty awesome transformation Tuesday post as well! :) read more

This is my favorite gym and believe me when I say I've been to many. I'm a gym rat but BLA is more than a gym it's a community. I love working out with the people there. They are so encouraging, helpful but still competitive. The trainers are the real deal, no joke. They take the time to program great workouts. They accommodate everyone from all skills. Classes are full of energy, great music and plenty of toys to workout with. Plus coach El Jefe is all kinds of eye candy. read more

Love this place. Getting stronger, looking bomb and eating more than ever because the workouts torch calories. Awesome coaches and members. Looking forward to my next class so I can down my waffle stack like Avengers infinity war got rid of heroes - shame free. read more

My boyfriend and I have trained with Corey now for many years. We love Black Label Athletics... the equipment is top notch, the trainers are personable, knowledgeable and just as passionate about our fitness goals as we are. Highly recommend this place for getting in the best shape (of your life!!!) read more

Black Label is a great community of like minded athletes, and the coaching staff are true experts of their craft. They are passionate about the members and create a dynamic atmosphere for athletes. Drop in and have some fun with us! read more

What makes BLA special? A lot of things: 1. Class size - classes are typically around 6 individuals, with sometimes as few as 2, and rarely more than 10. This means that the level of coaching and one on one attention is way above that of other gyms, which is important because... 2. Programming - BLA has a unique approach to programming, where most classes are broken into three phases, warm-up, strength/technique training, metcon/cardio blast. This means that in every workout you have time to train skills and learn new tips and tricks to improve your technique & help you get stronger, this is great and results in more.... 3. GAINS - BLA has allowed me to take my fitness to another level. My weight has stayed consistent, but my body composition has changed drastically, with noticeably more muscle. I set goals at the start of the year for weights I wanted to lift and 5 months in have already achieved almost all of them, with 20-40% gains on my lifts. Abs, arms, shoulders are all stronger and more defined. GAINS come from consistency, and it's easy to be consistent when you have such a good... 4. Community - The people at BLA are great. The coaches all keep motivation high in class, and really care about gym members goals and growth. The other athletes will push you and support you, and it feels bomb.com to start the day working out with the same people, and seeing the whole class progress together. It for sure felt a little intimidating going in for the first time, but after getting through those first few classes, it really does feel like a great big happy family :D Long story short - regardless of your current fitness ability, if you can get to BLA 3 days a week, you're going to get personalized training, dynamic programming, GAINS and a whole bunch of new friends. Come down and give it a try. 5:30am is the best class. - Ninja OUT read more

Love the workouts, coaches, and members. I have tried other places and nothing comes close.

Love Black Label!! the coaches really get to know you. They capitalize on your strengths and advise how to improve in other areas. The programming is great and you'll find a community of positive members who will encourage you to push through the workouts together. When I started with them, I couldn't do box jumps or jump rope and now it's easy like Sunday morning :) Never thought I could do half of what I am able to now. Come check them out...you won't be disappointed! read more

All the trainers / owners are super knowledgeable, experienced, focused and energized. And most importantly they care about you as a person and as an athlete. All the trainers invest in their continuing education and certifications in their field, and in turn they push you hard to progress and develop. I have personally seen tremendous results by training with the Black Label Athletics trainers. I look forward to my training sessions. I wholeheartedly recommend Black Label Athletics! read more

The coaching staff at this gym is one of the greatest combinations of expertise, personality, and motivation I've ever trained with over the years. The workouts are challenging, and never dull or repetitive. Plus, the other members push me to run faster, lift more and push through barriers I never thought I could conquer - they are my crew. read more

Everyone is very welcoming! All the trainers are very knowledgeable and will walk you through the training /: workout. I've been in the best shape of my life and only improving. Always motivate you to push harder and are constantly learning! Definitely recommend you to join. read more

BLA is the best gym I ever have been to. I am a former D1 Basketball player and a current D1 Basketball Coach. Jeff, Chelsea, and Corey and are not only amazing people, but great coaches. They have transformed not only my body physically but has helped me so much mentally. I am stronger because of them, my mobility has never been so good, and I have made amazing lifestyle changes that have not only helped me professionally but has given we confidence in my everyday walk of life. I met them when I was coming off a knee injury. I could not squat all the way, my mobility was awful, couldn't even bend down and kneel. They modified and scaled for me, helped my nutrition and now I am stronger than I have ever been, even stronger than when I was in college competing. I use a lot of their coaching at my work, I am able to transfer their teaching points to my athletes. They have also worked with our College team and our individual athletes seek them out for training as well. This is the best gym in Orange County and it is because of the 1.COACHES 2.Workouts and 3. THE PEOPLE. Its a great atmosphere if you're advanced or just starting, they will get you where you want to be and I promise you, you will have a fun time doing so! They make the gy a place you want to show up at! 30lbs later, I am in the best shape. AND not to mention they're just cool/great people! read more

Let me just start off by saying if I could give more stars I would, Corey has been absolutely awesome, professional kind and caring and EXTREMELY knowledgeable about all things fitness, I hadn't worked out in years and was extremely out of shape and extremely self conscious I was very much a newbie. signing up to work out with him has truly been the best thing I've done for myself mentally and physically in YEARS thank you Corey! On the days I'm going to work out with him I wake up excited to get through my day too go to my workouts with him read more

Love Black Label Athletics! Coaching is great! People are awesome! The Gainz are many! It doesn't matter if it's your first day in a gym or you've been doing it for years. The workouts are programmed to challenge you at any level of fitness. If you haven't tried Black Label Athletics, you really should come in. You'll notice a difference right away! read more

Jeff is hands down one of the best trainers in the business. He figures out what you need, designs training programs around what works for your body (especially if you have chronic injury prone areas) and tells it like it is. I made more gains in the first six months with Jeff than I did with any other trainer in 10 years. Black Label is legit. They know their stuff. Plus, they're a fun crew to train with. read more

All the trainers are experts at instructing proper techniques, motivating clientele, and making workouts fun, but the majority of my experience here has been with Jeff. My goal was not the typical weight loss, but rather to gain weight by putting on more muscle mass while decreasing percent body fat. Jeff understood my goals and developed workouts aimed at achieving my goals. He has also helped me understand my nutritional needs to help meet my goals. He has motivated me to work harder than I ever would on my own, and I can't thank him enough for caring and safely pushing me to get into the best shape of my life. read more

Chealse, Corey, Natalie, and Brooke are all great coaches. They are all patient and knowledgeable will go out of their way to teach you any new move. Their programming is AMAZING working on strength, speed, power, and endurance. The best group training classes I've ever taken. It offers a friendly and motivating atmosphere where you are pushed to do better in every class. I've definitely seen positive changes in my body and overall lifestyle. I highly recommend checking them out!!!! read more

Black Label is a great gym! The programming is challenging and never gets boring. The coaches and the community is the best! Love this place! read more

Been a member since the beginning and i am pleased to say that of all the ways i have tried to stay in shape since college, this has been the only solution that keeps me coming back and looking good. Fun coaches, fun fellow members (besides Kamala) and superset bench days are NEVER ignored! -A"T"C read more

Only those who commit & step foot into BLK Label Athletics know what's up! So many good things to say starting with the top notch attention-to-detail training from ElJefe, Chelsea & Corey. Quality coaching and knowledge, passion & energy is what separates these three & the gym from the rest. I love that all of the gym equipment is top of the line and clean. One of my favorite parts of BLA is the sense of team & community. Being an ex-athlete I felt lost for years trying to find the right fit/balance/accountability in my workouts. Not only do I leave here gassed everyday, but I genuinely feel a lot happier & stronger physically/mentally. Thanks for everything you guys are doing and keep it up! read more

Black Label has been my home for the past year and a half. The gym is amazing from the coaches, programming, group structure to the music they play (most of the time *cough Jeff cough*). Their open door policy and flexibility to work with their athletes is unlike any other gym experience I've had. I truly love everything about the place and they make it a great time for everyone. They even host out-of-gym events to make it even more of a family. 10/10 for me!!! read more