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April 2023 by Kyle Magee
I’ve been coming to Arena Fitness for a little over a year now and have loved my experience with them! When I joined, I had been doing various studio class-based workouts for a few years with popular chains in LA and had been maintaining my fitness, but not improving. I wanted to find somewhere that would not only help me increase my fitness, but also help me focus on what I can be doing at home (cooking/nutrition/lifestyle) that would support the fitness level that I wanted to achieve. After looking around, I stumbled upon Arena online and figured I’d give them a shot to see what happens. Spoiler alter, I’ve never looked back at other gyms.Over the last year, I’ve finally lost the weight I’ve been trying to get rid of for the last 4 years, feel much more confident in myself, and have developed new habits at home that have improved my physical and mental health. That’s what makes Arena Fitness somewhere special. All of the coaches are not only good trainers in the gym, but they put a lot of focus on the overall health and wellness of their clients. Just by spending a little time talking to the coaches, it’ll become obvious how knowledgeable they are about their trade and how willing they are to share that expertise with their clients. As you’ll see in other reviews, the coaches are by far the best part of Arena and I can honestly say they’ve become friends that I want to see multiple times a week (surprising given how exhausting the workouts can be at times).I’ve specifically been focused on their strength training classes, and these classes are a little different than their other classes. The strength training classes only have about 3 – 6 people in the studio at a time which enables the coaches to focus on each person individually. They help with weight selection, technique, modifications, and motivation. If you’re like me and you a) don’t really know what you should be doing in the gym and b) wants someone who will help you select the right weights for your goals then this is the right class to be in. Arena focuses on building strong, lean muscle that lasts and supports everyday movements rather than quickly bulking someone up when they may not know how to maintain that shape. The coaches are really respectful and will push you if you want but will give you space to take it easier too if you need it.I could go on about how positive my experience has been, but honestly, the best way to get a sense of the team is to try them out (fun fact, they currently offer a 1-week trial period with no commitment). You won’t regret it!
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April 2023 by Elana Christiansen
It's not easy to find a gym where I feel comfortable and am so grateful for the folks at Arena. All the trainers are so amazing and true experts in the field. Because of my schedule I mainly take Will's classes and even though I really dislike working out, he makes it fun and challenging. I appreciate all the feedback about form, breathing, stability. Love this place so much
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April 2023 by Kyle M.
I've been coming to Arena Fitness for a little over a year now and have loved my experience with them! When I joined, I had been doing various studio class-based workouts for a few years with popular chains in LA and had been maintaining my fitness, but not improving. I wanted to find somewhere that would not only help me increase my fitness, but also help me focus on what I can be doing at home (cooking/nutrition/lifestyle) that would support the fitness level that I wanted to achieve. After looking around, I stumbled upon Arena online and figured I'd give them a shot to see what happens. Spoiler alter, I've never looked back at other gyms. Over the last year, I've finally lost the weight I've been trying to get rid of for the last 4 years, feel much more confident in myself, and have developed new habits at home that have improved my physical and mental health. That's what makes Arena Fitness somewhere special. All of the coaches are not only good trainers in the gym, but they put a lot of focus on the overall health and wellness of their clients. Just by spending a little time talking to the coaches, it'll become obvious how knowledgeable they are about their trade and how willing they are to share that expertise with their clients. As you'll see in other reviews, the coaches are by far the best part of Arena and I can honestly say they've become friends that I want to see multiple times a week (surprising given how exhausting the workouts can be at times). I've specifically been focused on their strength training classes, and these classes are a little different than their other classes. The strength training classes only have about 3 - 6 people in the studio at a time which enables the coaches to focus on each person individually. They help with weight selection, technique, modifications, and motivation. If you're like me and you a) don't really know what you should be doing in the gym and b) wants someone who will help you select the right weights for your goals then this is the right class to be in. Arena focuses on building strong, lean muscle that lasts and supports everyday movements rather than quickly bulking someone up when they may not know how to maintain that shape. The coaches are really respectful and will push you if you want but will give you space to take it easier too if you need it. I could go on about how positive my experience has been, but honestly, the best way to get a sense of the team is to try them out (fun fact, they currently offer a 1-week trial period with no commitment). You won't regret it!
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March 2023 by Hadas Sparfeld
What's the point of writing yet another 5-star review to a business that literally only has 5-star reviews?Well, there could be a few:1) the ownership and trainers deserve this recognition from each and every trainee who appreciates them. Sometimes it's important to stop and say: thank you.2) Hopefully, every review matters and what takes me a few minutes would play a tiny role in the decision of more people to join.3) feels good to reciprocate to other people's display of kindness. It's the least we can do.The Arena Fitness team truly, truly, truly, cares about you, more than they care about the business, and whether you'll become a paying member. They allow a full week of trial - which is by far the most generous I've seen in the area.I'm thankful to the team and everything they do to improve other people's fitness, health, and lives.
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March 2023 by Hadas S.
What's the point of writing yet another 5-star review to a business that literally only has 5-star reviews? Well, there could be a few: 1) the ownership and trainers deserve this recognition from each and every trainee who appreciates them. Sometimes it's important to stop and say: thank you. 2) Hopefully, every review matters and what takes me a few minutes would play a tiny role in the decision of more people to join. 3) feels good to reciprocate to other people's display of kindness. It's the least we can do. The Arena Fitness team truly, truly, truly, cares about you, more than they care about the business, and whether you'll become a paying member. They allow a full week of trial - which is by far the most generous I've seen in the area. I'm thankful to the team and everything they do to improve other people's fitness, health, and lives.
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March 2020 by Brent Shaw
My entire life I have been going to LA Fitnesses and 24 Hours of the world, creating my own workouts and getting decent results. But last year I thought I'd try out Arena Fitness for a week to see if I could improve my results. A year later I have never step foot back into any LA Fitness. My body completely transformed as I look more muscular and vascular than I ever could have imagined. The classes are extremely difficult but fun thanks to the innovative design of them. However I have to say the best part of the gym are the people. They make you feel like family. They make going to the gym the most enjoyable part of your day. If you guys are looking for a gym... what are you waiting for!? This place will transform you to a better version of yourself, physically and mentally!
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March 2020 by Denise Estrada
Fantastic semi private session with Will Garcia!
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March 2020 by Zoe S.
I have been going to Arena Fitness for just under a year now, and I can say without a doubt it is the HIGHLIGHT of my day!! The trainers Joe, John, Stacy, Will, and Alina all are elite, educated trainers who create an awesome gym environment. The classes are intense and leave you feeling like you just conquered the world! My body has seen drastic, positive changes and I am so grateful for Arena Fitness's help on my journey to becoming my best self! I encourage anyone with any fitness goals to join today!!
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February 2020 by Karina S
I have been going there for about 7 years and would not want to go anywhere else. 50 min of hard work in fun environment. Great trainers, small groups. If you have a goal- this is the place to make it happen.
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February 2020 by Madi P.
I joined Arena for their Kickstart program back in September 2017 and signed up for the every day Group Classes immediately. Barring any traveling, I went to class every morning 9.30 and loved it every time (mostly after the fact... they are killer workouts). This gym nails a few things in my opinion: 1. Awesome + knowledgeable trainers. If you're vocal about things you want to improve, injuries, concerns, modifications, they will make an effort to work with you. 2. Workouts change every day - keeps it fresh! 3. Arena is a community. Everyone is friendly, open, and we push eachother in workouts which creates a sense of comradery. Not only do I feel the fittest and strongest I've ever been, but having a place like Arena really helped with my mental health. Just moving your body and eating balanced is hugely important for your mind - but also having a community of individuals who are all there to better themselves is incredibly beneficial and I feel like I would have paid 10x more for the results I got (both body and mind). Trust me. For the first month or two you'll try convince yourself out of going (it's normal, we do that for any habit that challenges us!), but push through that, and you'll find yourself feeling 100x better with Arena.
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January 2020 by Kimmy Blue
been going there for the past couple of months, i really like this place it is very clean and the staff is very nice
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January 2020 by Michael Berberian
Great workouts and awesome trainers, felt very comfortable with Joey my first time in!
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December 2019 by Claudia P.
Very effective and professional trainers, pricey but worth it if you can swing it. All trainers are great at explaining proper form and helping to keep you motivated. After a few months I became super cut, like the gal from terminator- especially when I followed the nutrition program was was very straightforward and sensible.
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November 2019 by Dana Melching
I can’t say enough about my Arena Fitness experience! I’ve been attending semi-private sessions for over two years and I feel stronger (physically and mentally) than ever. Arena is a smaller, studio gym where the members look like fit, real people and the trainers are extremely knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition. They teach the how and why of strength training and adjust moves based on my abilities and corrective needs. The atmosphere is positive and genuine. Arena is a welcoming community of like-minded folks. I’m thankful to have found this place!
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October 2019 by Yasaman Ghaznavi
I love This place... high intensity workouts with very knowledgeable coaches....
