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Danilo M.

My fitness journey began with The Camp Transformation in Torrance (now closed) and Carson. I loved their concept. You paid something like $500 (back in 2017) to join a challenge. It could be to lose 20lbs or lose 5% body fat. Not needing to lose that much weight I joined to lose body fat. For 6 weeks you'd work out at least 5x a week guided by a trainer (in group classes) and do homework on your own (following specific workout plans given to you). You are kept accountable. After 6 weeks you get your money back if you met your goal. Simple. Do it all over again or join as a regular member. Having joined gyms before which always started out with a bang and ended with a fizzle, I found this gym really got me fired up with working out because of the classes and the camaraderie you develop with othre members and some trainers. At the start of the challenge you are also given a meal plan to follow- lots of tilapia and chicken breaks for protein and brown rice or sweet potato for carbs. As much spinach and asparagus as you want but the only dressing would be balsamic vinegar. Almonds for snack. The results believe me work! I've long left the Camp and joined Afterburn (that's another review I'll write up). The reason I'm writing up this review is the Camps are I believe all franchises which makes each location have its uniqueness. The Monrovia and the Costa Mesa locations are both owned by Freddy, a friend trainer of ours who really knows how to train and push you and who specializes in OCR or obstacle course race training- Spartan races. So we visited his Monrovia location for the first time and wow this place was equipped nicely compared to other Camp locations I've visited. Big workout floor and separate weight racks, rowing machines, barbells, pull-up bars, etc. and a back parking lot area for outdoor workouts. Big classes are easily accommodated. And clean toilet! The staff are incredibly friendly too. The bonus is their specialty in OCR training. OCR's are held here periodically. They have some of the exact same obstacles as Spartan races- wall climbs, Atlas carry, hurdle, spear throws (my favorite) and the Olympus wall (another favorite). They will soon install the rope climb too. So if you want to do a Spartan race for the first time or have been doing it and want to keep honing your skills then check this place out! If you are new to working out and want to try to lose weight or strengthen yourself and live relatively close to Monrovia try it out also check this place out! I highly recommend The Camp Monrovia! If you live near Costa Mesa try it out to get a feel of the classes. Either way you'll find you are pushing yourself and holding yourself accountable is a great feeling. Who doesn't want to keep healthy?

Erica E.

The energy of the instructors is contagious. It's high cardio and really is structured for every level. The music is on and new each time. They have class times that fit every schedule and mix it up with visiting instructors. I usually go at 5am and there is usually a new instructor everyday. It's all divided into zones and either weight training or cardio. The workouts are great and change everyday, no two workouts are alike and you can go to as many classes as you like. I think the staff is great and supportive and help reach goals. They also offer monthly specials that are announced at the end of each class to keep everyone informed. It's a great community and welcoming to new people! This place is great to start any fitness adventure!

This was great. I needed to finally get on track with loosing weight in a smart and healthy way. The 6 weeks course got me on track with results I can feel and see. Once you dive in to the information, it makes sense and become your new normal life. And not just you, but your body is much happier for it. Thanks to all the support of the coaches and managers that are right next to you in every step and happy for you in every pound you loose. Worth the investment!

Charlene O.

The program is advertised as free - but you must make a deposit that you have a chance of "winning" back by meeting your "contract weight" ... the calculated weight that you should be for your height. Sound shady? It's NOT ... remember, this is an investment in yourself - in your health, strength, and energy! It's meant to drive challengers towards that goal of losing 20 pounds in 6 weeks. If you are 40 - 50 pounds overweight, they won't force you to lose all that in 6 weeks ... that's insane! They'll help you realistically reach your goals. I was 25 pounds overweight - so I knew that if I wanted that refund of my deposit right away, I would have to lose 25 pounds in 6 weeks. However, after my very first workout class - after not working out for 3 years, I knew that 25 pounds was impossible. I felt faint and challenged and doubted whether this program was possible. But I pushed through. I joined the Facebook group for support ... read every question that other people put up ... tried recipes that others suggested and never cheated on my diet. I kept my social calendar, but was just that person that brought my food everywhere I went. It was hard, but not impossible. My support system was incredible and I am super thankful for my husband, family and friends that expressed their admiration in my dedication. More importantly, I did have some experience and training from a previous trainer that helped me catch on to some of the exercises quickly. However, the exercises are not that difficult - the workouts are harder than I've ever done before. BUT - the best part really IS the workout environment. There's something about being around like-minded people with the same goal in mind and all "suffering" through the same thing together. Once the workouts are done, our trainers encourage us to high five each other and just keep a positive aura throughout the whole process. It keeps me going back every day. I DID lose 20 pounds in my 6 weeks with the camp ... not the 25 to receive my refund. BUT - I am rolling over into a new challenge - the Hard Body Challenge and will be challenging myself even more to keep working hard with the tools that I've been equipped with. The deposit is far from my mindset - and just the ability to keep up with the workouts and stick to the diet are the main goals for me. Thank you to the Monrovia Camp for getting me going on this great journey!

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Candice P.

I have successfully completed my second challenge at the Transformation Camp Monrovia. I started my weight loss journey at 183 lbs. and a size 12. I am now 141 lbs. and a size 7 in 13 weeks. The Camp gave me what I needed to get the results I needed. I'm very thankful I signed up. It wasn't easy but I was ready to make a change. The trainers at the Camp Monrovia are amazing. Every single class I felt a new muscle group activated. In the beginning I thought the hardest part was the 5 classes a week requirement. Turns out it was my favorite part and I was addicted to the work outs. I would recommend the Camp Monrovia a 100's if you're looking for actual results.

I really have to applaud the staff but especially our newest director, Anna Joyner. I love her positive attitude and all around personality. She gives 100% into our transformation camp. She is always there to greet me with a smile when I walk in and asks how my day and challenge is going. She is one of my biggest supporters. You can tell she cares about each and every one of us.

This has been an amazing journey.  It was just what I needed to get motivated.
Carin B.

Best place I've worked out at. Nicest trainers. Very positive. Even the members here are super cool and supportive.

Final weight in today & I made it -21.6 lbs!!!! Im beyond happy I joined the 6 week challenge at the Monrovia location. I had been lacking motivation to loose the last 15 pounds for my goal weight to proceed with a surgery and after going back to the gym I realized I needed a change to make it to my goal. I heard about the camp from a friend who said great thing about it and she was completely right. I first started back in February/March and due to COVID-19 they had to stop for a few months. Thankfully they were able to reopen with strict regulation to keep us all safe. We started the challenge again and even though throughout this six weeks there have been SO MANY changes the owners/directors/coaches have worked through each change and kept us all going. It was definitely a different experience working out outside the camp, wearing the mask & keeping 6-10 feet away but the owners made the changes possible and kept us all motivated to keep going and make our goal a reality. I definitely learned to keep myself motivated and to push myself to be better & healthier than before. The coaches are awesome & the work out plans they have for us are great & challenging. I'm happy that I found the challenge that got me to my goal & kept challenging me everyday! I will definitely change my habits and continue to stay healthy after this. Everyone working at The Camp Monrovia is great & very helpful!

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When does the next 6 week challenge begin and is it too late to sign up?

Hey there! The next 6 week challenge starts on Monday February 24th and no it is not too late to sign up! Give Monrovia TC a call or a visit! Gonzalo is the owner and Keith is the director, they are super friendly and helpful. Do it! You will not… 

I am over 60 years old, do you have a lighter program designed for this population?

Hi Anne, We actually work with ALL ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels. You are more than welcome to stop by and try a class for free! Everyone goes at their own pace.… 

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