I had the good fortune of getting paired with Heather at The Training Grounds as my personal trainer, and want to express how incredibly grateful I am for her tutelage, her persistence and her patience with me. When I first met Heather, I was suffering from a painful shoulder joint, I absolutely dreaded the gym, and was very sedentary. My body was in poor shape. 3 months later, Heather has helped me immensely to build up strength in my shoulder, and I am 10 pounds down! I feel great. I look forward to coming in to see her during the week, because she has really taught me how to enjoy training and pushing myself, a first for me! The Training Grounds is a great space for all different folks to improve themselves. The facility is clean, spacious and has a great selection of equipment to train on. I am grateful to Alex for pairing me with Heather, who I work so well with. If you're considering joining, I highly recommend! read more

Vanessa is my trainer. Her personality is motivating and encouraging. I've progressed more than I could have expected thanks to how she pushes me to accomplish my goal. Booty camp on Sunday's is fun and challenging. I appreciate how clean and welcoming the gym itself is as well. read more

The Training Grounds - Gyms Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

This is a review for Agoura training grounds. I love training here the equipment is always up to date I have seen perfectly great new machines switched out for even better ones. The cleanliness of the place is spectacular, the owner Alex takes a lot of pride in keeping the place spotless. All trainers are professional and work very well along side each other, so if you're looking for personal training in a clean and well equipped facility with amazing people look no further. read more

This such an ideal environment for both a trainer, and clients. And... THATS IT. JUST TRAINERS and DEDICATED WORKERS. Without the pressure of too many gym goers hogging up gym equipment and sharing distasteful glances, welcomes people of all shapes and sizes, with different goals and challenges, come and see results. read more

Though I've never trained with the other trainers at this location, I have been training with Alex and Ari thoroughly for years with muscle aches and a few bruises to prove it. My overall well-being is better due to Ari and Alex's personalized training techniques. read more

The Training Grounds - Ari helping me recover from scar tissues damage in my shoulders - Gyms Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

I've been training here with Alex because of some stellar reviews and he does not disappoint. The facility is nice and in an uncrowded location. Alex is methodical and things improve without feeling completely exhausted every workout as with other trainers I've had. He doesn't add too much at once. He knows his stuff and has been working around minor injuries received under past trainers very well. It has actually been pleasant instead of a test of will. I'm lucky I decided to try this one. read more

This was my first time getting a trainer. I've always been intimidated by weight lifting and really only stuck to cycling classes and pilates, because that was my comfort zone. But my goal is to gain muscle and feel more confident in myself and in my body. Alex has truly achieved this for me. Our first meeting he really listened to my goals and set an achievable goal for me to reach - in both weight training and nutrition. He made me feel comfortable weight lifting which I never thought I could do. And really helped me figure out my macros while understanding my dietary restrictions. I couldn't recommend The Training Grounds more, and Alex especially. You can not only tell he really cares about his clients and his business, but all of the other trainers do as well. Don't think twice about training here, you truly won't regret it!! read more

The Training Grounds is a great facility hidden away in Agoura Hills. People are friendly, the equipment is well-kept, it's a wonderful place to maximize your workout experience with a variety of personal trainers. If you like a more personal touch to your training experience, this is it. read more

I have been training for a little over 10 years now. When I was first referred this gym, I was reluctant to check it out ( I can be one of those annoying people that will always make an excuse to not try something new). But when I finally came and checked out the space, I was actually very frustrated with myself that I didn't come sooner! Coming from a bigger gym, and then transitioning into private training gyms, I feel that there is usually a lack of equipment. But Training Grounds literally has everything that I feel I need as a trainer! Not only is it clean but it really feels like all the people that have been given access to the facility truly care about the space and treat it like it's their home. From 24/7 access to being able to choose the music, lots of equipment and an amazing overhead rate - you can't go wrong! If you're looking for a place to train your clients, don't wait like I did! This place is rad!! read more

Alex Perper is more than just a trainer, he truly cares about his clients. Here's how I know: I've been a client of Alex's since my (late) husband and I first met him in January 2010. Throughout the years Alex has guided me through significant weight loss and strength training. Even more than that he's taught me about nutrition, been beneficial to my mental health, and over all well being. These last couple years after losing my soulmate, have been really challenging. Healthy lifestyle was replaced by bad eating habits and no exercise. However, the time also included quite a bit of introspection and growth; and I've finally reached a point where I'm ready to care about myself again. I'm grateful to Alex who would periodically check in with a text or a call, or a meet up just to see how I was doing, and always let me know he was there if I ever needed him. He'd remind me to give myself permission to take the time I needed, and when I was ready we'd not only get me back to where I left off, but better than before. So I believe the timing of Alex reaching his goal of finally opening his own (BEAUTIFUL!) gym and me being ready to re-invent myself, well it's no coincidence. Because what I know is that The Training Grounds is the perfect environment for me, that I'm ready to challenge myself, and that Alex's experience, knowledge, compassion, and professionalism makes him the perfect trainer and friend to entrust with the job of guiding me to my goals. Stay tuned. read more

This is the best place for personal training in the Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park area. It's a friendly atmosphere and clean facility, never over-crowded, and all ages and levels of fitness are welcome. My trainer customized my program to achieve the specific results I was hoping for and I've stayed consistent with my sessions for over a year. I definitely recommend checking it out if you want to reach your fitness goals! read more

The Training Grounds is amazing-- it's a smaller private gym so it's never packed and always really clean! The owner and trainers there are super knowledgeable and accommodating (one on one training without the distractions/mess of a corporate gym!!). Always good music, cold water, clean towels, and good vibes!! I would definitely recommend to any and everyone! read more

This facility is Extremely well kept & clean; Owner makes it top priority to ensure the best possible experience for clients & trainers. The Adequate space provided & current/up to date equipment leads to the ultimate fitness experience! read more

This hidden gym in Agoura is a great place to train. As a trainer, I find that this facility offers enough of the right equipment in order to provide my clients with a competent wkout. The music selection is on point. The owner Alex is kind, professional, and accommodating to my training needs. If you're an independent personal trainer, I highly recommend you checking out the training grounds in Agoura. For those clients looking for a personal training facility that's not a big box gym. This is the place! read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I am a certified personal trainer and have run my own business for quite some time now. I've rented from a handful of gyms in the area, but NONE of them even come close to TTG. Alex (the owner of the gym) keeps the place immaculate! From small details like snacks, water, cubbies, and comfy chairs to a massive range of equipment (free weights, machines, functional, and more) there is no other gym like this! It's so clean you can eat off the floor! And it's never crowded. Everybody who walks in the door of The Training Grounds brings a positive attitude which makes the environment amazing to spend your time in. I used to get anxious bringing my clients into the other gyms I trained at because there was a competitive feel between trainers or clients, but here, my clients and I can walk in comfortably and have an amazing conversation with literally anyone who walks in the door. My clients have frequently voiced how much they prefer TTG versus the old locations I trained them at. I even complete my own workouts here because I prefer it to traditional corporate gyms. This is easily one of my favorite places to spend my time! If you're looking for a welcoming environment, seriously don't look any further. I am so grateful for Alex and the facility he has put together for all of us! read more

This place is TOTALLY AMAZING! First let me say that after becoming a donut and pasta ADDICT and eating my way up from 116 to 124 in four years (normal still, eh?) I then escalated from 124 to 140 in ONE year. Eating a whole pizza caught my attention. In DISGUST AND SHAME (!) I found my good friend ARI GROSSMAN who is Alex's co worker. Everything about this place is AMAZING. Alex is kind and sweet and gentle and works well with the talented, funny and EXTREMELY SKILLED Ari. This gym is safe and private if you need to yell. Before the end of the year I gave myself ARI. I noticed both these men had gentle smiles and a great work ethic. Something deep inside my soul whispered " Ari is worth double and triple this charge.... snap it up." I WHOLE HEARTEDLY RECOMMEND getting 20 sessions and coming out of your fog. Sometimes as middle- aged people we accept we are softer but we work hard, right? We have to mother ourselves the way we mother others but the problem is the fog deepens. We hate waking up till we get an apple fritter and we start to crave it EVERY DAY not just for treats. We are sluggish but that is what age is, right? I had been looking for someone but I was ashamed of being old. I didn't want a phone watching twenty year old who inwardly rolls their eyes at old mamma Sharon. Well both these men are beautiful angels who don't see anything but pure potential with feet. Alex has a lot of clients my age and Ari makes me feel like I'm the same generation as him. (Great multi-generational music) He is funny and loving and highly intuitive. He is firm and parental but sweet and embracing. I was in the middle of explaining why it would take WEEKS to get even one perfect jump-up squat on the box and he told me to do it while YELLING "I am great!" Well I did and did it it ten times!!!!!! That was my goal to accomplish by next SPRING!!!!! (I did it in that moment then!) In this last six weeks when Ari day rolled around I often turned down money (I am an independent contractor) to keep my appointment with this angel at the heavenly Training Ground. Something whispered in me, "do you want to feel exhilarated by working out HARD or do you want to make a hundred bucks and stay in the fog?" My answer to myself was "hell yea Ari!" Every time. In the early weeks working out every other day I dragged my flabby, sorry ass to that gym and Ari raised the excitement in my body from a boiling vat of fat and molded the statue of my inner Goddess with every glance, smile, and order. Like heading a string orchestra he rose the those demons and slay them with arms directing and pointing and I so wanted my mentor to be proud of me that when the growling, angry, hungry carbohydrates vermin tore at my stomach at home I would eat salmon and celery until I began to enjoy that instead of buttermilk donuts. It was slow the first couple weeks..... dropping those couple pounds. I made him swear not to tell me what he saw on the scale at weigh in...... in case I'd only get one pound a week (like in the beginning) even though I was so good! Recently tho my little angel trainer put me on the scale and wouldn't let me take off my shoes because I think he knew it would be good news and I didn't need to take them off to be lighter and his eyes sparkled and he said ,"I'm so proud of you!" If you are afraid of being seen as a fool please don't be. I repeat myself, I babble like an institutional idiot, I pray (literally reminding God I'm good to get through sit-ups) I forget what the instructions are so he has to repeat them and I am ridiculously stupid to the EXTREME. I don't know how he can stand it but the truth is he always smiles and says, "this is how we will do this for maximum affect. I don't mind if we go over this again." That gentle smile wraps you up in encouragement and side-by-side with Alex on the other end of the gym also smiling in a satin-soft cloud of "you-can-do-it-ness" there is NOTHING but encouraging displays of support. read more

The Training Grounds - Body by Ari - Gyms Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

The training grounds is a great place to train. Everyone is super nice, the gym is extremely clean and it is never overcrowded, I have worked out at a lot of gyms over the years and The Training Grounds is by far my favorite!! read more

Alex Perper and the other trainers (Houda!) at the training grounds are phenomenal. Total professionals - incredibly motivating, knowledgeable, fun and understanding all at the same time. The facilities are also top-notch - a fantastic studio. I have been a client for years, and now my teenage daughter is as well. Can't recommend Alex, Houda and the whole team highly enough. Do yourself a favor and check them out. read more

This is a great place to train, for both personal trainers and for clients. I'm a trainer, but I've also had my trainer train me here, and it's a great atmosphere, good people and it's not intimidating at all. You get the privacy of a small gym, but with everything you need to get a good workout in!! I'd recommend coming here for sure!! read more

Loved working out here! Felt private and professional. The treadmills have a cute view of the greenery, and when they opened up the large gate door, there was a nice fresh sunny breeze flowing through that just made it an even better way to start a Saturday. Definitely would recommend anyone to bring their trainers here to train. read more

Where do I begin? I have so many great things to say! Not only is Alex one of the kindest, most supportive people I've met, but he's also the type of trainer that makes you want to work harder and reach further. He knows my limits, and pushes me just enough to grow past them each session. I've been training with him since 2017 and he helped me lose around 20lbs in a short amount of time through guided diet and exercise (and keep it off!). I was so thrilled to start training in his new gym, and when I walked in I was even more thrilled. It's clean, private, spacious, and has all the equipment you can think of. I'm proud to say that I train here, and even more proud to consider Alex my friend. Here's to many more years staying fit and healthy at The Training Grounds read more

Great gym! The trainers are very professional and knowledgeable. This privately owned gym has a variety of brand new equipment and machines that you can use to work out every inch of your body. What I also value in any gym is the cleanliness of the facility. Training Grounds is sparkling clean. Great place for independent trainers. - I highly recommend it!! read more