The Hollywood location has been my home gym for years now but discovered the Santa Monica location…read morewhen I started a new job almost 2 years ago now and it's great! This location is larger than the others so it's really spacious. At the SM location I've trained with Martine, Conrad, and Sean and, as usual, all are well trained, know their shit, pay attention, and are fantastic trainers! They keep you motivated. And it's great taking classes from different trainers because each one will give you a little tip that will land different for everyone. So something small, a slight adjustment, might change the way you do a lift for the better. Another reason I love this place. It's not cheap but it's worth it and so are you! No better $ spent than on your health!

I am a regular at the Studio City Lift Society but love visiting this location if I have to be on…read morethe Westside and love having that option. I love this gym and let me count the ways. 1. Clean facilities and everybody gets their own squat rack for an hour. Time is our most precious non renewable resource in our hectic lives. To get in a full body workout without waiting to share equipment and not spend any mental energy and time programming my workouts makes this membership a great value. 2. It's not HIIT, it's pure strength training using barbells and dumbbells. With 2-3 minutes of rest in between sets. 3. The classes are small and maybe 10 people at the most. It is more of a semi private training experience - all the attention and individualized focus of a top trainer with the social benefits of being part of a positive community. 4. Fast Results. Pure and simple. I've done it all: F45, Barry's, Orangetheory, Indoor Cycling, Hot yoga, kickboxing, etc. I am the strongest, leanest I've ever been and because my metabolism has skyrocketed by adding muscle mass, it's so freeing not to watch calories anymore.

Still obsessed w hot 8 & the amazing staff! Managers…read moreMichael & Whitney are so welcoming & helpful. Can't get enough! Thanks my faves :)

Ava was a great instructor I came for the 4pm sculpt class. Was invited to another one but was…read moregiven the suggestion to move my car to get another validation. Found out it was only worth $1. After taking the ten minutes to move my car I return for the class to be told "it's past the grace period" so what's the point of telling me to do that if you know time is tight for you? It's my first time and I don't know the rules YOU do why give stupid suggestions? I'm a grown man and don't like my time wasted. Idk what the guy's name was but it was not very smart to give stupid advice keep your advice to yourself and sign people up or just let Brittany do the talking. Silly thoughts being expressed is the root of most miscommunication in any community. Sometimes we should all shut the hell up. Brittany and Rayne were awesome though. Rayne was very clear in her explanations when I first came in. Rayne should be the blueprint or standard. Only pertinent and accurate information. Not telling me I can park in the front when it's quite obviously posted 15min max and someone told me my car could have got towed if I listened to him. I forgot his name. That's how important this exchange was.

Coach Jamal led the 7 a.m. class. He demonstrated the movements and broke down the workout for us…read more Sweat 60 is like CrossFit- working out in a parking lot/ garage with barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and sweaty people moving from station to station to get their workout done. The workout was doable, but I wish they would play more music to motivate people. They should add another trainer; there were about 20 people with only one coach. When lifting weights, it's crucial to make sure you are using the proper form. Adding another coach will allow people to have more 1:1 attention when needed. Not a great place for beginners, in my opinion. Free but limited parking when you enter the alley.

I happily started personal training with Cruz 3 months ago. He is thorough and attentive to my…read moreinjuries, while pushing me to be a better athlete and hit personal records. We collaborate on my goals, and he's always enthusiastic and has a gift of making training fun (even when I feel ready to give up!). The gym itself focuses on weight lifting, and has an outdoor area which is a great asset on beautiful

Cool spot. Chill. Lots of variety in equipment and I love the outdoor area. I can get in a lot of…read moredifferent workouts here. What I really like about the place is the vibe and the down to earth quality it has. Wished I lived closer so I can come here every day!

Awesome gym. Staff are nice. Always clean. Good free parking. Good machines and treadmillsread more

I don't think words can articulate how grateful I am to Luis for helping my back pain…read more I've never met a trainer so skilled in massage therapy who understands anatomy so well. After a car accident in 2024, I spent a long time going from specialist to specialist trying to get relief from my back pain. Luis at John Reed in Santa Monica was the one who finally made a difference. His bodywork alleviated pain I'd been living with for a long time. What stands out most is that he had nothing to gain by helping me, and he did it anyway. He's kind, incredibly thorough, and genuinely cares about people. If you're at John Reed and dealing with pain or recovering from an injury, ask for Luis. I can't recommend him enough. He's also an excellent trainer and helped me see what I was doing wrong in several exercises. If you're looking to excel in your fitness while nursing an injury, Luis will steer you in the direction of success.

I had a pretty disappointing experience at the front desk when I came in to try a day pass…read more I visited around 2 PM on a Thursday, and when I walked in, one of the staff members was talking about selling memberships instead of acknowledging me. There was no initial greeting or sense that they noticed a potential new customer had entered, which immediately felt off. I ended up greeting them first, and even then, the response was very lackluster and uninterested. There was no effort to make me feel welcome or explain anything about the gym. I was simply told to sign the release form and pay, with no enthusiasm or engagement whatsoever. I also had to ask basic questions like whether they had lockers and where to go, because none of that information was offered. There was no walkthrough, no orientation, and no sense that they cared about making the experience smooth or welcoming. The only thing mentioned was that I could take a towel. For a place that is clearly trying to attract new members, the front desk experience felt very transactional and indifferent. First impressions matter, and this one made me feel like they didn't really care whether I was there or not. I'm sharing this in the hope that management or corporate can look into who was working at that time, because the front desk sets the tone for the entire experience--and this one was not welcoming.

best gym in santa monica!! especially for the price. I've tried quite a few. Found John Reed to be…read morepretentious and judgmental-feeling. Equinox is just filled with old men and the cost is absurd. I'm so glad I gave Burn a try! The staff are so friendly. They have all the machines I need. Sure they may not be the most up to date, but everything is clean and spacious. Love the open-air feel with large windows looking right over the promenade. Having a giant rooftop to workout on has been a game changer! I spend most of my workout up there. This place is never overly busy. Even if I go around 5 or 6pm, I never have to wait for a machine. The classes are also amazing!

I have been going to Burn for over a month and I LOVE IT…read more The studio atmosphere is so positive and invigorating. Classes are available every day of the week , it's only 45 mins and working out with infrred lights improves detox effect and boosts my mood Instructors are inspiring and super helpful

I switched to TriFit after years at Equinox, and I wish I'd made the move sooner…read more At Equinox, I got used to rude front desk staff and paying a premium for perks that never actually applied to me. TriFit is the opposite. The front desk team is genuinely friendly every single time, no attitude, no upsell pressure, just people who seem happy to help. The equipment is excellent, well-maintained, and there's always enough of it that I'm not waiting around during peak hours. But what really won me over is the locker room. It's spotless every time I go, well-stocked, and the steam room is one of the best amenities I've had at any gym, ever. It's clean, comfortable, and actually relaxing, not something I ever expected to say about a gym locker room. If you're paying big-box gym prices for a big-box gym experience, do yourself a favor and check out TriFit instead. Highly recommend!

This facility is small but has the bare minimum in terms of equipment, showers, sauna, pool. The…read morecycling room was a selling point to paying almost $200/month, yet half the bikes don't work. When you ask the employees, they say "I don't know, I don't really cycle". I'm not sure what that has to do with knowing how to use the equipment at the gym that you do in fact work at. The staff is the primary reason I decided to cancel my membership. They are simply bodies in a chair. They won't help, they don't say hello or greet you, they seem like they'd rather be anywhere else. They act like you're interrupting their personal conversation when you need to buy a water or ask literally anything. Cycling classes come and go without wiping the equipment. The cleaning standards here are 7/10. The best selling point here is the pool. It's nice to swim indoors, but there are only 3 lanes. Also, the cycling instructor, (Bernard I believe?) is the reason this gym gets a third star vs 1. Overall, the staff not knowing how equipment works, saying you're SOL when none of their bikes work, and being overall rude and unpleasant really kill the energy here more than I imagined. When I first signed up, I felt like it did not matter if the staff was rude- but here we are. I would rather pay less, knowing i'm going to get sub par service. If I'm going to pay almost $200, I would expect cleanliness and employees who know anything about the gym.

This is hands down the very best workout!! I wish they still…read morehad more locations. I hope the owner can open one up in Westlake Village like there was one before!

Pure Barre Santa Monica (and Brentwood) are my favorite fitness studios for full-body, low-impact…read moreworkouts. They now offer different classes for whatever your needs are - strength building, cardio, stretching, and more. The instructors are friendly, knowledgeable, and push you just enough while offering modifications for all levels. The space is clean and welcoming, with a positive and intimate vibe.

Thank you, Barry's and especially Eric Gomez, for making my birthday and my 1,000th class an…read moreabsolutely extraordinary experience! I'm so grateful for the energy, love, encouragement, and community that make every class so special. What a beautiful milestone to celebrate with people who inspire me to keep showing up, pushing myself, and having fun!

Wowwww this brand new Barry's in samo is amazing!!! So happy I finally booked a class here…read more Beautiful front area and very spacious stretching area downstairs. I usually go to Barry's Brentwood but this is definitely my new favorite location! Kiki was also so good and pushed us so hard I died! Loveeeee this studio and can't wait to be back!!!

I recently joined OT and I'm loving every class! The instructors are great, and classes are…read moredifferent every time. Lots of fun energy in each class, as well as good music playlist by instructors. Top notch equipment, and cleanliness. Shout out to Connie for serving up smiles, and for always being so friendly and helpful. Honestly the entire staff here is awesome! Happy to be a member at OT! SM

I have been wanting to try Orangetheory for months. Finally I was able to go for my free work out…read more The people at the front desk were friendly, kind and so energetic which is something that you want to find at a gym. I was helped by a sweet young lady ( I didn't catch her name). She set me up to start the class, that part was super easy and flawlessly. It all took a turn and got RUSTY. Half of the time I didn't know what he was saying if he was saying anything at all. At times it all went quiet and then I would see him come back and explain the exercise on the floor and then walk away to his computer. It felt like I was at a restaurant just listening to the back ground conversation that doesn't sound interesting. As a coach I would think you are there to encourage the people that are already paying a hundreds of dollars a month for a membership. Luckily it was just my free class. They do give you another free class but even for me I'd have to pass on that. Another thing that was a bit annoying is that they have a TV showing you how to do the exercises on the floor. This is something you can easily find on YouTube. Over all although I did have high hopes in getting a membership this type of gym is not for me. Others might love it. Just not for me.