Maurice is amazing!!! I started working with him 6 months ago and already see the benefits in my daily energy levels and the appearance in my clothing. He is great at what he does; and, I look forward to seeing further results in the next 6 months. Keep up the great job Mo! read more

Maurice has the knowledge and experience to take your fitness and health to the next level! He is motivating, encouraging and above all a good human being. In the short time that I have signed up with him, I know I'm regaining my shape and endurance faster than if I were to go at it alone. If you want results and can commit to a regular regimen, Universal Fitness with Maurice is your place guaranteed! read more

I love my training program by Maurice Williams. He is an amazing trainer, very professional and results oriented. I am reclaiming my body after menopause, building muscle and burning fat with his training program 3 x week. Highly recommend to anyone who is serious about getting fit. read more

My family loves this place! Mr. Maurice is an amazing trainer and overall human. His energy is infectious and you leave feeling like you can conquer anything. My 9 year old son loves his time here. Thank you! read more

Tonight was supposed to be my first session here. I purchased a class pass (address was incorrect on pass- but found correct one on Apple Maps) and when we walked in we were ignored. As we stood there (awkwardly) the man asked if we purchased a class pass and we replied yes (while putting our stuff in the cubbies). He continued to ignore us and talk with the one man who was doing crunches. After 5 minutes of being ignored we left. Maybe the trainer was having an off day or maybe he doesn't want to deal with class pass. I don't know. Either was he was unprofessional read more

I've been training at Universal Fitness for about 4 months. I had simple goals; build and maintain muscle strength. I knew there would be other health benefits that would come along with strength training, but did not anticipate seeing these collateral perks so soon. Some of the benefits I saw in addition to growing and feeling stronger were reduced LDL levels and overall slimming. I am looking forward to seeing where I will be in 4 more months. These successes and positive expectations are the result of working with Maurice. Simply said, he is genuine when it comes to health and fitness, he is thoughtful when it comes to planning your workout sessions, and generous with the time he spends training his clients. read more

Maurice is an excellent personal trainer with a wonderful sense of humor. He did a great job gauging where I was physically before he started training me. The meal plan he provided helped guide me on what I should be eating to help fuel me during workouts. As time progressed, he increased my weight training to make sure I reached my maximum potential. I've been going to Universal Fitness since May 2024, and now it's mid-July, and I can totally tell the difference in the way I look and feel. I've gained both muscle and confidence. read more

If you're looking for a coach to keep you accountable and motivated, Maurice is your man! He's inspiring and motivating. Be ready to commit and put in the work. You will feel the results! Thank you, Mo! read more

I have worked out with many different trainers and different gyms. I didn't not see results til I started working out with Mo. He is very knowledgeable, with a great personality and encouraging attitude. Highly recommended Maurice and Universal Fitness. read more

I have been going to Universal Fitness off and On for years. But I always keep coming back! Mo is a Great Trainer that gets results! He gives guidance on Food and what will get you where you are looking to be.... Me... Mine is the Back side. The Hardest thing to do is take that First Step or Steps but you will Only Regret the Steps You Don't Take!! read more

We recently brought our son Talon to Coach Moe at Universal fitness in Long Beach. Our son has always worked out and been an athlete, but in just a few weeks, the difference in his appearance was shocking! Between the coaching three times a week and the personalized meal plan I have never seen anyone gain muscle so fast! Talon is an actor and with the meticulous planning and training by Moe at his Gym, I know that Talon will be happy that a lot more rolls will be opening up for him.. such as cobra Kai, one of his favorite shows. Maurice genuinely cares about his clients, and you can see the passion in his eyes when he talks about the seriousness of health. Talon loves going to Moe and is extremely happy with his progress. We highly recommend coach Moe at Universal fitness to anyone who is interested! Starla & Skye Alford read more

Great trainer! Motivates you and helps- target the areas you need most. Full body workouts with excellent results. I recommend signing up and using his program. read more

Great trainer, great location! All the equipment you need with the right guidance every step or rep!

Maurice at Universal Fitness has been amazing. He takes a thorough and tailored approach to your fitness, considering your individual needs and goals and where you are in life. His sessions are varied and always challenging. In short, he kicks my butt and I love it! read more

You gotta love Moe, He is a dedicated trainer. No bull stuff with this guy. You'll get one on one training even if its a full class . He has a proven track record for quality lasting results. No quick fixes with this guy. This is a lifestyle and I'm here for it. read more

Mo is passionate about physical fitness and sometimes cares more about it than his clients. If you're on the fence about improving yourself, Mo's probably not for you. If you are, check him out. read more

Just finished my first month at Universal Fitness. Maurice is an excellent personal trainer. He provides a very challenging full body work out for this 76 year old lady. While he encourages me to try new exercises, he also makes sure that I am safe and not likely to get injured. He helps me to stay motivated and push a little more to improve balance, flexibility, strength and muscle tone. I trust him and value his knowledge and experience. He has a client for life! read more

As a 44 year old working mom, there were things about my body I assumed were age and hormone related but I also wasn't ready to throw in the towel. Especially with all the info available to women on the importance of strength training and weights. I knew I needed to try a new way of approaching fitness and move beyond classes like OTF where I went regularly. I had plateaued and the strength blocks simply were cutting it to really get to the next level. So I approached Mo at Universal Fitness and now I'm a complete believer in my body and what I'm capable of doing. Mo trains a wide range of women of all shapes and sizes. His gym is a judgement free zone. I am thrilled with how I feel mentally and physically. And yeah, I also never get tired of seeing my body get stronger and toned. That's pretty awesome too! Weights matter for women. The data shows we age better when we are strong. And having Mo's expert guidance and coaching is the only reason I'm as strong as I am today. If you are thinking you should follow all the research regarding women and weights and focus on getting stronger and healthier, go see Mo at Universal Fitness. He's truly an expert at his craft. read more

Moe is an awesome trainer! The knowledge and experience he shares leaves you confident that you're in good hands. He is there to push you when you need to be pushed, motivate you when you're ready to give up, and provide you with the tools that you need for you to live an active and healthy lifestyle. As a mother of 3, there's little time that I get to myself but I'm glad I made the decision to use what little time I have to train with him. It's definitely a decision I don't regret every day that I walk out of his gym. Moe caters to everyone's individual needs and listens to his clients. He's super easy going and fun to talk to. I can't speak highly enough of him and what's he's done for me. read more

Maurice "Mo" is absolutely the best trainer hands down! I've trained with four other trainers before him ranging from a fitness club to former NFL players. Mo stands outs and delivers like nothing I've experienced before. I've never been into working out. I've always understood nutrition and had great results, but my body needed to tone and I didn't want to turn to plastic surgery. Mo transforms you holistically. He genuinely cares about improving all of you. My mind, body, and soul are changing daily. My skin elasticity is improving, inches are reducing, muscles are forming, and confidence is shining through all within a month. He's so motivating that I wanted to keep working out while on vacation to the Caribbean and he provided me with a workout routine and I ACTUALLY did it. I highly recommend him and know that you'll love how he tailors to your needs and there is not a one size for all approach with him. You'll gain more than a trainer. He's like family and a lifelong friend. read more

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Maurice is a great Fitness Instructor. He's intuitive and easy going. He demonstrates his expertise by knowing exactly what exercise routine is going to benefit the client the most. He is flexible with his time as a personal fitness instructor. He's engaging and has a real concern for the health and well-being of his clients. I am very happy with the services I have received since joining the Universal Fitness family. Keep up the GOOD work Mauric. Regina B. read more

I stumbled upon Universal Fitness and Maurice Williams on my way to Tuttle's. I'm so glad I found them! I had just broke up with my previous trainer and was skeptical to start again. Maurice's coaching style was just what I needed. He has high expectations for his clients without being a jerk! His sense of humor and clear instructions make the difficult more doable. I took a break from working out and he made sure to keep encouraging me through regular text messages. I'm back now and he's reasonably priced and flexible making my fitness journey sustainable for the long haul. I'm blessed to have such a supportive and knowledgeable trainer. I highly recommend him. read more

Great place! Maurice and Ian were great. I needed a place to do drop-in classes and this was the spot! Very grateful for taking me last minute as I travel from out of state. I'll definitely come back again. read more

Maurice gets results while staying fun to work out with. Training with Mo transformed my body and made me feel strong and powerful. He is positive and motivational. So highly recommended! read more

Let's face it, getting into a workout routine is difficult and finding a fun effective trainer/facility is nearly impossible. LUCKILY your search has now ended because Universal Fitness is the best place to get a judge-free full body workout with an awesome trainer. Maurice is the master of fitness! He has individual training sessions and group sessions. I prefer group sessions because it takes the pressure off and I enjoy riding the cardio/bootcamp struggle bus with other people. However, Maurice is the best at tweaking each workout to cater to our own abilities. So whether you're a beginner or an advanced fitness junkie, you can always get a great workout. read more

I have been working out with Mo for almost a year now and I Love Love Love the results I have gotten. He works you hard to get the Best results. He is encouraging and wants nothing but the best for your wellbeing. Summer is just around the corner and he can get you ready. Thanks Mo! read more

Maurice Williams is an awesome bootcamp instructure. He Keeps you motivated and you leave there with lots of energy. Thx Mr. Williams :o) Lola* read more

Maurice, owner and personal trainer is an awesome coach. His interpersonal skills are high. His knowledge and skill set are VAST. He knows 100 different ways to work the muscles. He keeps his workouts fresh. I thoroughly enjoy my strength and conditioning training. I've lost weight and I've gotten stronger. I've never had strong abs until I started training with Maurice. In the past I'd skip ab work but not with Maurice. He includes ab in every session, and he stands there watching me to make sure I do them . I love group fitness classes, but I also love having 1-2 days of personal training in my schedule. If you're looking for a place that will give you a challenging workout and hold you accountable Universal Fitness is the place to consider. read more

The owner of Universal, Maurice Williams, is a phenomenal trainer. I've known him for almost 7 years, and have trained with him off and on for the duration. I needed total knee replacement at 52, and could barely walk. I met him through divine interference, I swear. At a football game! On crutches! Yet his nutrition plan AND his workouts were tailored to me and he helped me lose 60 pounds in order to get the surgery, WITHOUT lower body cardio. It was amazing. He's knowledgeable, accommodating, enthusiastic, friendly, flexible, genuine and especially, honorable. You are never short changed with this man. He will work wonders for you. I highly recommend Universal Fitness. They are definitely exactly as advertised. If you do what he asks, you'll get what he advertises. Just listen to him. Maurice is AWESOME. read more

I love Universal Fitness! If you want to transform your body and life,come to this place! Not only will you notice great changes right away you will change your life completely long term. I came to Maurice at my heaviest and with low energy. Now I love my body and feel great. He pushes you to your full potential which is what LA fitness wasn't doing for me. I know that if you try this place you will want to come back... it can get addicting! read more

Maurice Williams is the best trainer that I have ever had, and I have had a few over the years. I hadn't worked out in about 10 years; and now, I would not let a day go by without doing some type of exercise. I have lost weight, and my energy has increased. I just turned 66 with style and several pounds lighter than last year--not to brag but my body looks great. He knows when to push you and when to give you a break. He doesn't allow you to give up,and he is continues to encourage you to go to the next level. As a person, he is not only your trainer but a true friend. If you need a body change, he is the person to call. read more

I have been working out since I was in my early 20's. Always was thin and healthy until I was fronted with a health issue last year, which I gained close to 25 pounds. I watched Maurice work with his clients for about 3 months prior to hiring him as my personal trainer. I was immediately impressed with his knowledge and fantastic outlook on life in general. Maurice makes working out Fun, his personality makes him a very special person and the results I have received are far superior of the results I have had with past personal trainers. I will be turning 49 in a few months (wow, looks weird to see in writing) and can get into most all my clothes I had prior to gaining the weight and feel terrific. I now like what I see in the mirror. So, if you want to get into great shape and have fun doing it Maurice is your guy! read more

Are you ready to get addicted to working out and getting healthy? Because that is what working out with Maurice is going to do to you. When I began with Maurice, I was the heaviest I had ever been; and now, I am the healthiest I have ever been. When you have a trainer that loves what he does as much as he does, it is contagious; and before you know it, you are looking forward for the clock to change to workout time. It isn't going to be easy, but it is going to be worth it and fun. Another great thing about having Maurice as a trainer is that he attracts good people which in turn provides a fun atmosphere to workout in. One of the best decisions I have made for myself was signing up for his boot camp classes, so many good things have come from it. I do have one warning though, start saving now because you are going to enjoy clothes shopping A LOT more!!! read more

I never thought I would come to love weight/resistance training!! When I started out I was just doing it because I felt like joining my sister and mom -- and somehow Maurice turned one session into 6 months of training. And I'm glad he did! Maurice emphasizes tone and leanness, as well as strength, to encompass an ultimate fitness goal. No heavy weights -- no bulk! Just good workouts that are tailored to each and every individual and allow you to really gain the benefits of every training aspect from plyometrics to resistance training and circuits. He encourages you to listen to your body and maintain a healthy lifestyle, because heath shouldn't be a quick fix, but rather a way of life! I definitely struggled in the beginning but now I can't imagine a life without these workouts....I tend to schedule other things around my workouts!! I have so much energy now which helps with my busy life. Maurice is also a very easy person to talk to - whatever troubles you have in your life, you feel comfortable getting it out there and using it to fuel your workout. I can't remember the last time I wanted to ditch a workout because he's got this great way of keeping you motivated by showing you your own measurements/results and reminding you you're doing well - even if you think you're not. Universal Fitness has honestly changed my life. read more

Universal Fitness - Trainers Near Me - Long Beach, California

Honestly, I was afraid to join the boot camp class, expecting a drill sergeant as an instructor. Saturday morning seemed better spent in bed rather than being yelled at. After completing the first class, I was highly impressed with the instructor, Maurice Williams. Mr. Williams kept me motivated throughout the class with his inspiring words to keep me going through extra reps in a set. He also provided me with advice to eating healthier. He is extremely knowledgeable in training, fitness and weight loss. I began his class in June until the end of September and lost 3 inches on my waist (total body: 10 inches lost), lost 12 lbs and went down 1 1/2 dress size. To sum up Mr. Williams, he trains well, motivates you to go beyond your capabilities and you will see results! One more thing he is pretty funny. read more

Universal Fitness is an extraordinary gym! Best trainers and workers you can come across to. It has cool intense workout classes, a lot of weights supply and not to mention a second floor! There's Zumba one of my favorites and bootcamp exercises given by Andy, he is awesome and will definitely get you where you want to get! I'm so satisfied with my membership and I don't regret the decision of joining. Good place to start a fitness plan and growing that muscle. read more

My original motivation for signing up for boot camp with Maurice was wanting to look good in a bridesmaid dress! Isn't that how most exercise routines begin?! That was May/June of 2011 and by that October, I rocked that darn dress! Cut to present day (March of 2015), I am still enjoying his class on a regular basis. It's not easy and I have plenty of days where I find myself saying "I'm gonna feel this tomorrow!" but the results keep me coming back and signing up for more. Maurice has a special gift of motivating you and keeping you interested in working out, correction - not just interested, but actually WANTING to get to his class. It's not the same ol' workout routine, it's not predictable. He has high energy, is very knowledgeable and knows when to push you a little harder. He sees your potential and believes in you. Not only does he help you with your excising habits, but your nutrition, as well. He isn't about the latest trend or fad diet, it's about eating right, being active and allowing yourself that glass of wine or slice of cake, every so often. He will help you with meal plans (maybe even give you some cooking/recipe suggestions) and encourage you every step of the way! He is an awesome trainer, but at this point I consider him my friend, too. He invests his time and energy into each of his clients; you're not just a face in the crowd to him. If you're looking for a positive workout, challenging and inspiring, sign up! I've met some amazing people in his class, everyone has a different story of why they started working out with him, but we all have the same story for sticking with it - with Maurice, you see results! Put in the time and effort and Maurice will guide you to your new you! I do love to hate him, but quickly love him again as soon as class is over! read more