Active Fitness

I heard this gym is going to Re-Open sometime soon! That is great news because it was the perfect gym for the area. It had a convenient location and parking, awesome equipement, and a great overall environment for someone that wants to get the most out of their workout.

this gym has shut down. It hardly had any members. not more than 5 people working out at any time. in a way that was good but equipment didnt seem to maintained well. no a/c during the hot summer months.

ACTIVE FITNESS has been the best part of my LA experience since I moved from North Carolina. Everything from the equipment to the members to the staff is the best that I have witness with my own eyes. I am no gym guy, (and am much more at home on a golf course) but this place has changed my life. I have gotten in better shape, and have found friends and good energy every time that I walk in the doors. AF has changed the way that I think about gyms, and am looking forward to many more great workouts! And this place is CLEAN!!!

I used to train at Equinox in Santa Monica-- one day I went into Active Fitness with a trainer friend of mine with no plans or thoughts of leaving my current gym. I had the best workout I had ever had at any gym anywhere and I've belonged to about six and I've worked out at almost every gym in Santa Monica. Within the next week my wife and I dropped our Equinox memberships and joined Active Fitness. The equipment at Active Fitness is exceptionally high quality-- there is no Santa Monica gym that compares. It is very clean. And, something really special about the gym is that everyone who works there is awesome and the members are all friendly. The owner, John Damon is a great guy who is at the gym everyday making sure everything is done right and the members are well taken are of. It just has great energy, which makes you want to work out there. The personal trainers have master's degrees and John Damon has been named trainer of the year by Shape magazine. There is also a boxing trainer... Read more

In my opinion Active Fitness is the best gym around.It's new,fresh ,and hip but you don't have to be young or a body builder to feel at home there.This gym staffs some of the friendliest warmest people that I have ever come in contact with.Everyone truly does know your name!All the gym equipment is new and kept in pristine condition. There is no waiting to use the machines.You don't have to worry about being annoyed by the sound of dumbbells being dropped to the ground.They have a padded shock resistant gym floor.There is free underground parking. T.V's on each individual cardio machine.One free training session when you join the gym.Unlike some other gyms they will not try to force you to purchase more training sessions.Even if you don't use a trainer the staff is still willing to help if you have any questions.There are many many pros when it comes to Active Fitness but I think you should take the time and experience them for yourself!

I never thought I would review a gym but this place ROCKS! The personal trainers and their attention (and patience) is fantastic!!! This gym is clean & state-of-the-art not to mention a lot of the members are very friendly. If you need a gym and a good workout this is THE place to go!

Initially I was intimidated by a feeling that this was about hardcore fitness, but this is a gym for anyone who just wants to get in shape. I used to go to Gold's Gym in Venice and had gotten used to old, dirty equipement and crowded conditions. Coming to John's gym was real eye-opener. It's loft-type space is clean and airy and the video and sound equipement is superb. The treadmills are state of the art with individual tv's if you are inclined that way and you can run and zone out. But the best the gym has to offer is the staff, specifically the owner John and a miracle worker: Rene Abreu (he stabilzed an old knee injury and fixed my shoulder pain in less than a week--and this after years of work!). Try it out for a week and it becomes like "Cheers" (everybody knows your name) and you sense a genuine interest in your well-being and progress from the ever-postive John. I especially like that membership dues are on a monthly basis which more than makes up for the additional... Read more

I joined AF in January and I am hooked!! It is a beautiful, clean atmosphere. It is has an easy to manuver set up of all the equipment. It has popular music videos playing at all times, which can be great entertainmet. The staff are very friendly & motivating. I am an early bird, so I love that when I get to the gym at 6 am I am able to have a thorough workout without alot of commotion. It is my favorite place to be all week long!!

so i had to check this place out. I have been complaining about being new to LA and not having my favorite things from back home like my gym,doctor, and hairdresser. Well im 2 down 1 to go. i was reffered to Active fitness by my new super hot!!! hairdresser Chase from Chase salon. When he said he goes there I had to check it out cause i new he would know where to go. . I just checked it out and it is great very very clean the staff is super friendly and very simple and to the point. I feel like i can go there and get the job done and not have to feel like im going to a fashion show when im getting ready to wokout. although the staff member that helped me seemed a little in experienced i will still join when i go back to talk to john the owner. if you want to get in shape for those bikinis this summer i highly reccommend active fitness!

I want to start by saying that Active Fitness is the cleanest gym I've been to. The place looks great, its exceptionally neat, and all the equipment is smooth and works well. The employees are friendly and always smiling. As a matter of fact, the personal trainers and the Owner John Damon have been very helpful and caring and helped me with various fitness questions about losing my fat rolls. The main thing I like is the atmosphere though, the ceilings are nice and high and there is plenty of room to stretch, jump rope or whatever I feel like doing. I can go about my own business and get a great workout in without any interruptions. I have never waited for a machine or piece of cardio equipment, even during peak hours and it almost feels as it's my own stuff I'm using when I workout. I like to get in and out when I have my workouts and this is the perfect place to do so, I park literally 5 feet away from the back door entrance. My previous gym was 24hr fitness on Ocean Park and 31st -... Read more

When I workout I like to work up a sweat, take a shower and feel refreshed. While visiting Santa Monica from Dallas, I tried Active Fitness but was suprised that no one told me about the lack of locker rooms to take a shower. I should have left my cloths at the hotel and planned an extra 30 minutes to go back to get ready. Oh yeah, if you're looking to take a class look elsewhere. It's not that they're bad, Active Fitness does not offer any.

This boutique gym offers expert personal training as well as a variety of workout tools to get in shape.

Active Fitness is everything that most gyms are not: - Clean!, - Brimming with brand new, high-end strength training & cardio equipment, - Staffed by probably the most courteous, encouraging, competent & professionally-trained and certified fitness staff, - Uncrowded (at least for the time being!), and - Oriented toward personalized fitness evaluation, training, & results! After moving here from Illinois this past year, and having previously been a member of an excellent gym in the Chicagoland area, I was concerned about finding a reasonably priced, boutique-style gym in an area that seems to be all about mass-produced 'mega-gyms' & high-priced 'trendy gyms'. John and his staff built this gym from the ground up with people like you and I in mind. They didn't cut any corners when it came to gym design, upkeep, or staff recruitment & training. Whether your a serious, dedicated athlete--training for the your next competition--or, the more casual, 'stop in before or after work' type, Act... Read more

This gym has it all. Great equipment, great atmosphere, easy parking and great staff. I've been to many so-called "amazing" gyms, but this place is the real deal. I cannot recommend it enough. Active Fitness feels like an upscale gym with no upscale attitude. The only thing not upscale about Active Fitness is the price!!! What a great deal! If you are looking for a gym in Santa Monica do yourself a favor and check out Active Fitness.

I joined last week and am so happy I did. I have been trying to lose 40 lbs for the last 10 years and I could never find a gym I felt comfortable in. This place is so different, the people that work there are so nice and they actually care about me being succesful. I love my workouts and I even plan on hiring one of there personal trainers this week. This place has eliminated all my excuses. I highly recommend checking this place out.

I recently joined Active Fitness after driving by it. I have been an avid lifter for the last 12 years but no gym comes close to Active Fitness. While they do have brand new equipment, flat screen TVs, along with cable TV at each cardio station, it is the staff that truly stands out. I have never been so motivated to come to the gym. Everyone knows my name and the owner, John, consistently checks up on me to see if I am making positive gains. With that being said, I am getting in the best shape of my life! The staff is passionate about what they do and is there to help in any way. If youre looking to get in the best shape of your life this is the place. I would recommend this to anyone that is serious about fitness.

From the moment you walk into Active Fitness you know you haven't entered your average gym. Great music greets you through their digital sound system that enables different sound throughout the gym and even the receptionists know your name. The equipment just like the location is brand new and I would say the best equipment I've ever seen. The encouragement and personal attention they provide create a welcoming, friendly environment. Unlike the large gym I used to go to I get personal attention from not only the trainers but the owner, John and I need that to help keep me focused. Finally parking is just under the building with reserved spots making it easy to get into and out of the gym. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone who is looking for good equipment, friendly staff and an overall amazing environment to workout in.

I am so glad I found Active Fitness. The gym has such a great energy, everyone there is fun and cool, and it is definitely one of the best places to work out. All the equipment is amazing, you never have to wait, and the entire staff is friendly.

I love AF! Finally Santa Monica has a gym that I love! This gym has great energy. I feel great from the moment I walk in the door till the time I leave. This equipment is so cool! All the cardio has tv's, and the dumbbells have the logo on them. I don't know how to say it, except to say that this place took care of all the details!

I love Active Fitness! It is honestly the cleanest gym I have ever seen (and smelled for that matter!) The cardio machines are all far enough apart that my neighbor's sweat never drips on me. I am newly inspired to keep up and improve my fitness regiman because the staff and the trainers are so encouraging. The location is perfect - just a few blocks from the beach- and they leave the doors open so the gym gets a nice ocean breeze. I am hooked . . .my jeans are already fitting better!!!!

I am really glad that I found Active Fitness. I both work and live in Santa Monica and I was having trouble finding a decent place to workout. First of all the Gym is clean. The owner has supplied the best equipment there is on the market.The cardio machines are nicely spaced so you are not on top of the next person.All the cardio machines also come with there own personal television.The Staff is terrific.The training sessions that I have are great I am seeing results after three weeks. If you are serious about your fitness but want to have fun this is the place.I highly rcommend it.Best of all there is never a wait. Check it out!

I have belonged to many gyms in the past, and this is the first gym that I actually want to go to everyday. From the time I walk in the door until the end of my workout, I feel like a VIP. The staff is great and the members are all social - without it being the meat market you find at other gyms. I finally feel like I belong in a gym. After just a few weeks, I'm already seeing incredible results (down a dress size) thanks to my trainer. All the trainers on staff are amazing, and everyone is there to help you (even if you don't train with a trainer), because they are all interested in making your time at the gym the best hour of your day. The gym itself is the nicest gym I've ever been in, the equipment is all brand new, the facility is super clean, and the music couldn't be better (it's all on Ipod and if you tell the owner you want to hear a different song, he'll change it up for you) - everything feels exclusive, at affordable prices. Everyone should check out Active Fitness!