I've been training at Alchemy Fit Lab and Uptown Gym for 6 years. What really stands out is how much time they take to truly understand you--not just your fitness goals, but your lifestyle, limitations, and what motivates you. Flexibility is key with me so the fact that they work around your schedule as much as possible is definitely a plus. This helps me stay consistent, even with my busy schedule. Both locations have such a positive environment. Staff and Trainers are very welcoming. This is nothing like a commercial gym! If you're looking for trainers who are attentive, adaptable, and committed to your progress, I highly recommend checking Uptown Gym or Alchemy Fit Lab out. read more

I can't say enough good things about this gym. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed, supported, and genuinely motivated to become a better version of myself. The environment is everything--positive energy, no judgment, and a community that truly uplifts you. The trainers are not only knowledgeable but actually care about your progress. They push you in the best way possible while still meeting you where you are. I've seen real changes in my strength, confidence, and overall mindset since joining, and that alone is priceless. This isn't just a place to work out--it's a place that builds discipline, consistency, and self-belief. If you've been thinking about starting your fitness journey or just want a gym that feels like home, this is it. 100% recommend. You won't regret it read more

Fabulous Gym with a team style culture and experienced training, nutrition and tracking. One stop shop to health, fitness, and confidence

Absolutely love this gym! The facility is always clean, organized, friendly staff and has a variety of equipment for every type of workout.

Uptown Gym isn't just a place to work out it's truly a community. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with an energy that motivates you to push harder and do your best. The staff is welcoming, professional, and always going above and beyond to keep the space clean, organized, and positive. The coaches bring unmatched passion and knowledge, and their challenges and programs keep me accountable while making fitness fun. The vibe in this gym is different it feels like family, where everyone encourages one another. read more

Uptown Gym - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - Whittier, California

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Uptown Gym is a great place to workout! I was recently injured and the trainers here are excellent at modifying workouts for injuries.

3 months ago, I would've given this place 5 stars. It's a great gym environment and I loved my time spent here. However, since "cancelling" my membership, I would rather give this place 0 stars. I say "cancelling" because despite requesting cancellation in August, I have gotten charged 2 more times. On 8/8/2025, I attempted to cancel the day before my next billing date (the 9th), but I was informed that they require a 30-day notice for cancellations & I would have to get charged once more the next day, but after that I SHOULD NOT have gotten any more charges. Fast forward to 9/17/2025, I notice that my card has been charged AGAIN, even though I was told I would not be charged anymore. I reached out about it, and all I was met with was "let me see what's going on", to which I was never responded to about AND ignored when I followed up again a week later. I then decided to reach out by email, and same thing, I was told "I will follow up with you about this" on 10/3/2025. It is now 10/9/2025, the day of my billing date and not only have I not received a follow up, but I have ANOTHER pending charge. As of today, I have sent yet ANOTHER email about this. Writing this review was an absolute last resort, but I don't know what else I can do at this point to get this gym to not only RESPOND, but actually cancel my membership and refund me for the months that I should not have been charged for. read more

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Incredibly warm hearted, educated solid humans who will help you achieve. the overall physique you are striving for. The Uptown gym, which is also linked to Alchemy fit labs is Operated by individuals who are passionate about taking care of their clients. During my time with Alchemy , I lost over 50 pounds. Their classes range from cycling to dance to a really intense cardio jump class. They jump boot classes are truly some of the best cardio you will ever get! Also their group training and one on one personal training is top-tier. read more

Gym is back Under new ownership, check out @alchemyfitlabs for more info @alchemyfitlabs. read more

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I'm not from the area and I don't live out here. I drove by this gym and decided to check it out. 110% would join if I lived around the area. Amazing gym. read more

For a gym that costs $70/month, you might expect a few more amenities than 100 sq. Ft of space, dated weight equipment and less than sanitary conditions. In fact, many other gym chains in the area offer more space, better equipment and more flexible hours than Uptown Gym, all while being around $10-$20/month. On a busy night, you can expect to fit approximately 30 people in this gym, and that feels like a dangerously TIGHT fit. Overall, the price gouging happening here makes the operation seem like the building owner's attempt at making the most money in a small amount of time, because there is no way that this is going to last long. Please don't spend $70 to work out in the equivalent of a garage gym. You're better than that. read more

I bought a year membership from the owner Richard just before the Covid 19 pandemic started. Then they closed their doors for a year and a half. Could not get ahold of Richard and a year membership is a lot of money. Now they just opened back up few weeks ago. I try to inquire about why they were closed and was told that it had new owners and Richard is no longer involved. Another thing is their prices are way higher then before. Buy a membership at your own risk. Chances are they may get shut down for covid again and all your money goes down the crap shoot like mine did. read more

I've been exploring new gyms and came across this gem yesterday. Though the gym itself is AMAZING (clean/modern/organized) I was very impressed with the owners themselves. One of the owners gave me a tour of the place and was so kind! I left with a free one week trial. I look forward to starting my membership this upcoming month. read more

bad place, don't go there, my husband bought 3 months ahead they tried to charge me in the middle again because the administration changed, one day closed because they didn't pay the rent. Overall place okey staff clueless, no communication etc. read more

Awesome Gym! Great people and atmosphere. Very clean and anything you would need for a great workout.

If I could give an additional half star, I'd give this place 4.5 stars. The only reason they don't get 5 is because they are, after all, an old school gym that does not provide a child care option. If they had somewhere for my child to hang out during my workout, I would have signed up in a heartbeat. Parking in Uptown Whittier is a pain, but since I trained in the morning, this was never an issue for me. This is a no nonsense, SERIOUS gym. No sales gimmicks, no trainers (see note below) trying to pressure you into nightmare training contracts and no crowds. Yes, there are some BIG guys in there, but they're all very polite and NEVER inappropriate. They want to train and get the hell outta there and they respect your space. If you're looking for a Planet Fitness type of place, THIS PLACE IS NOT FOR YOU. If you want to train in peace and avoid waiting 20 minutes for an available treadmill, you'll be glad you came here. Their memberships are pretty simple and range from month-to-month, to a year at a time. The pricing is clearly better if you sign up for a year (vs month to month), but they don't try to talk to into anything you don't feel comfortable with. Jay works the front desk in the mornings and he is a riot. He doesn't put up with shenanigans and makes sure that gym members rack their weights so that no one will get hurt. note: personal trainers are allowed to rent space at this gym and work as independent contractors. These people are not employees of Uptown Gym and I would recommend doing your homework before signing up with any of them. If they claim to be certified, please ask for their certification ID number and the name of the organization by which they claim to be certified (i.e. NASM, ISSA, etc.). Some have been known to display certificates to potential clients, but they fail to mention that they have not kept their certification current. Not all the trainers here are shady, but all it takes is one bad apple to make the rest look unprofessional. read more

So, I joined this gym a few weeks back, after wanting something close to my house and also liked the fact, it isn't packed. The owner is very nice. Old school gym, so isn't all modern and fancy shmancy, but it has everything you need to get in shape, maybe not all the bells and whistles like 24 or LA Fitness, but it serves it's purpose. You will see people who take their workouts seriously, no bs or chit chat here. I usually go around 6 am, so not sure of evening, but it is really nice to have a place to workout where people aren't ogling at you or where you have to wait on machines. read more

Great place and people I've been working out here for over 6 months everyone is very helpful and willing to help just ask and for everyone just an FYI Matt the trainer is no longer here for the last two months read more

Uptown Gym - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - Whittier, California

Great gym overall. People do take their work outs seriously. All levels of experience attend the gym and seem to be welcome. The gym supports body building and physique type goals. Powerlifting is supported at this gym I trained/peeked for my last few meets here. Great early morning staff whose an ex college athlete and knowledgeable person. Great evening staff as well young dudes that are college football players. This is my gym. read more

Uptown Gym - (Back area of gym) squat rack/Chalk - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - Whittier, California

Let me start off by saying the owner rich is a great guy. They will work with you if you can't afford the year or couple months. The gym is very well maintained and very clean. I've been going there since 2012 an never had a problem with anyone or the guys/girls that workout there. Great location an not far from home. Just overall a great experience. read more

Do I even have to give this place a star? Seriously do NOT waste your time at this place. You have big dudes that think they know what they are doing because they have big muscles. They may know for themselves for people paying money, they have no respect, absolutely no education to be giving nutrition, workout advice. Please stay away from this place. If I were you, go down whittier blvd, and Find Mike Seril's Fitness or all the other gyms that will give you a 100 percent better workout then this place! Other gyms also care about who they hire, this gym will hire anyone that will pay rent for the place! read more

Love this place. I go to whittier college and decided to go somewhere while my school gym is closed. Great old school feel without the crap that comes with 24 hour fitness or LA fitness read more

Okay I am excited to leave my first official review for my trainer of 4 months now. I ran into Matt at the gym I was working out at and after a few different trainers and after many hours of working out with very little results I was ready to invest into my health and well being with a certified trainer. Everyone thought I was crazy... I am naturally healthy & fit but this was a life changing moment I will forever be grateful for. If you are looking to make a change in your physical appearance health or well being you have come to the right person. I am motivated by him and his other clients daily in reaching the results I desire. From the meal plan which has shaped my healthy eating habits to the functional fitness training I was yearning for. Results speak for themselves and I couldn't be happier with not only how I look but the great feeling that powers me through each day... If you have the will he will help you get there!!! Thank You for helping me reach my personal goals on a daily basis Much Love for Talk Less Train More & Matt Diaz's Training! read more

Perfect gym! People are more self disciplined and strictly about their workout! Place is always organized and weights are always put back where they suppose to be. Owner is a kind gentlemen and introduced himself the day I got my membership. Rather workout here than to work out a 24 hour to be honest. read more

I was visiting from out of town and wanted a place to work out close to my VRBO. I was very impressed with this gym. The staff was very friendly and inviting. The equipment was exactly what I was looking for. This was also the least expensive day fee I've paid in the past 25 years at any gym. Great experience! read more

Went to sign up again after taking a break, A new manager was onsite he proceeded to tell me I never had an account there prior. I told him to look up my card Richard the owner had always kept it on file even after a year break he still had it. The manager told me I was lying I never had one and also told me I never paid a lower price prior. After that the manager if you call really can him that told me that this gym is not my gym and go some where else! He stated this at least six or seven times I don't know what his problem is ,but when a returning member comes back to sign up you would think a manager would be happy and welcoming to a returning account. I would not recommend this gym to anyone with this new manager and atmosphere he trying to create. He also told me to look around and said again this is not your gym. Saying this I am White and the gym had only Hispanic member in it this morning. This was a horrible experience to be pumped up to get back in there and then be treated with racism and plain disrespect. I am a vet. I have been over seas 4 years to defend my country so people like this can live free in a great country only to taint it with their ignorance. Please stop and consider if this is a place you really want to represent, changes need to be made starting with new management! read more

I love this gym! It's a little old school but that's what makes is so much nicer than one of those big commercial places where you have to wait in line to get on a machine. Everyone is so friendly and it's a small town feel in Uptown Whittier. Support the local businesses. Richard, the owner, could not be nicer or more knowledgeable about working out. I'm so happy I joined this place and it's within walking distance of all the uptown amenities. read more

Awesome gym way better than any commercial gym.

I love this gym with all my heart. I am not into the commercial gyms where it's always jam packed with people. This is one of few real gyms around. I love the old school feel about it. No Hassel to sign up. No contacts I dig that. Other places are just worried about signing you up and taking your money. The only thing that I wish they could change are the closing hours on the weekend. They close a little to early for me read more