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    Karen B.

    The workout was great, as was the trainer Nicole. She was energetic and positive. However, I am speechless with their unethical marketing. Allow me to explain: I go on the 12's website a few days ago before my trip to So. Cal. I see an advertisement for 2 complimentary classes. No fine print. No limitations. No restrictions. So, I seize the opportunity and pursue these 2 free classes for my upcoming trip. Fast forward to my first class and I am getting charged. I tell the front desk girl that I have 2 free classes. She proceeds to tell me the promotion is "for locals only". I tell her there was no such language or restrictions in the advertisement. Her response was jaw dropping: "legally we have no obligation to put that in." Really?!? Okay, what about ethically holding yourself and your business practices to some integrity and not subscribing to bait and switch tactics. We rely on what you put out to us and false advertising practices is unprofessional to say the least. I had already taken the 20 minute drive and didn't want to waste my morning so I paid the money and got a good workout. But it's a shame that I was lured under false pretenses. I am attaching screenshots of the sequence of events starting with their website promotion, to the page you're directed to when you click the link, and the email I received after providing the information requested of me. You will notice that missing from all these pages are fine print provisions, limitations and/or restrictions to their promo.

    Joe A. P.

    If you have a opportunity to check out the 12 I highly recommend it. You will fall in love with them and I'm betting it will inly take one class. Thats how awesome they are. They have such a fun environment to workout in and you'll definitely leave with wanting more.

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    Glen R.

    I've been a member of the 12 Irvine-Mesa for 3 years now and I love it. An amazing community of people of all ages, shapes, sexes and mixed cultures. We work hard and train hard, it's a great place for someone just starting out or an enthusiast. I am held accountable and driven by the trainers and have met the owners Josh and Derek several times. Everyone on their team is dedicated to providing a safe and challenging experience. I'm 53 and have been in great shape since I joined. I highly recommend this place to anyone. It is a place where the opportunity to be a part of their amazing community and excel physically, get mentally tough and spiritually fit.

    Newcomers beware!  Badly bruised from falling on treadmills that are left on between rotations
    Jessica H.

    This is a great place if you're looking for a high energy, encouraging environment. The workouts are great and appear to vary day to day. I do have ons suggestion for the facility--as I was new to studio, I did not realize it was practice for people to leave the treadmills running when we switch stations. Further, the area where the treadmills are is darker than the rest of the gym. Not knowing this, I stepped onto the treadmill not realizing it was on and injured myself pretty badly. The girl in my group said the same thing happened to her two weeks ago. The instructors need to let new people know that the machines will be on already when they switch or tell people to put it on pause. Seems dangerous to keep them running like that.

    Coworkers that workout together, get strong together! Earned our 12 creed shirts during the month of January, with our trainer Mari.
    Jennifer N.

    Let me start off with describing my fitness background: mainly a dancer with an occasional gym pass from time to time. I was pretty skeptical about how I was going to react to HIIT, since I always hear that it's super hard (and it is!), but I was willing to give it a try. My first week was pretty brutal, everyday a part of my body got sore and kept getting sore. I really didn't think I was going to make it past week 1, but by the end of it I was feeling really good. I found that I was feeling amazing after every workout and I got better rest (needed less sleep at night) and I was being a lot more productive during the day at work. I really enjoyed the aspect of everyone one being there for the same reason: to make yourself better, no matter what level you're at. I would be in a similar circuit group every evening and I really benefited from the fact that everyone kept the morale up. I would recommend anyone wanting to try it for the first time, to take at least a week's worth of sessions, because to be honest, I felt like I wanted to quit after two days (they offer 2 complimentary sessions)- that's not enough time to give it a chance and get used to the regiment and really feel the full reaction to the workouts- if you're working it right. I'm 2.5 weeks into it and I can feel/see my body toning and getting stronger. I love the feeling! It also makes me feel more confident in my body... So far I've had Mari the most, she's great and will push each person to their own limit. She makes everyone feel welcomed to the class, whether it's your first time or a regular.

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    This is such a beautiful gym. I was following them on social media for a while and I could tell the…read morecare and detail poured into this gym. I felt welcomed as I entered for my beginner to lifting class. I am in the middle of trying to decide what gym I should invest a membership in and this is one of the top contenders. I love that they have different recovery options such as infrared sauna and cold plunge. There are private showers and a lymphatic rolling massage machine. There is even a cute juice bar in the front. The gym didn't feel crowded which is so nice. The prices are steep but you are paying for a calm environment to work out in. I had a class with Paulina and she was so sweet and made me feel very supported and comfortable. I look forward to taking more classes here in the future. Parking: free and plenty in the lot

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