Hot 8 Yoga - Santa Monica (CA)

Juliana Bancroft I have recently started working with Shevi. I have worked with other body-work professionals. She is at the very top in her field. Shes truly gifted, well trained, and helpful. I can totally recommend her for any of your body ailments and needs.

Katherine Macey This school gym is very well maintained.

Helen Menasche Santa Monicas best kept secret. If you asked me 6 months ago that Id go to the gym every day AND enjoy it, Id think you were CRAZY! Before Fitstop, I never lifted a barbell in my life. The atmosphere is so welcoming to all levels, and I cant believe the progress Ive made (with no short cuts). The excellent coaches (S/O to Johnnie and Semaj) make sure you are doing movements the right way to avoid injury but also to make sure to properly strengthen the correct muscles. You rarely work out alone and partners help keep me going. The team/group aspect plus the incredible, well-vetted trainers makes this the best gym! It doesnt hurt that the facility is clean and rarely crowded. Two huge bonuses: ▪︎Plenty of free parking in the lot, not street parking! ▪︎Fitstop is on ClassPass.

AAYEESHA ESSUE I absolutely love BoxUnion! I’ve been coming here since late January and it’s still one of the best parts of my routine. The staff is amazing-friendly, down-to-earth, and genuinely supportive. Unlike other gyms that can feel a bit pretentious, this place feels real and welcoming. Every class is high-energy and different, which keeps things fresh and exciting. I’ve definitely gotten stronger and fitter since joining. If you’re looking for a fun, motivating, and authentic workout experience, BoxUnion is a must!

liam vaughan The best

Iris Very nice gym, their personal trainer shira is amazing. Highly recommend

Gia Manzella Hands down the best workout in Santa Monica! Studio is clean and staff are extremely helpful. Every single instructor has amazing energy and genuinely cares about your experience! Will definitely be my new go to spot, and yes it is worth every $$$!

Jenelle Bossett I came to Drive Cardio expecting an ordinary workout. From the Groupon and Yelp reviews I figured this place was over-hyped and too good to be true....OH BOY was I wrong! Drive has easily become one of my favorite workout destinations. The location is amazing, literally a walk from the beach off PCH. My drive to and from is always a pleasure, so relaxing and tranquil. Parking is a breeze. They have a lot with ample of space and theres even metered parking on the street that rarely gets packed. Every single workout is different. Ive gone over 10 times and can honestly say Ive never experience redundancy and they always provide a challenging but rewarding class. Ive been to 4 different instructors (Damien, Bonnie, Thierno, and Simon) all amazing but they all have different teaching styles. They all have high energy and make each workout challenging but fun. The classes are unlike any other Ive attended. They are both intimate yet engaging. You may start off with a treadmill warm up and move to core or strength training. Each class differs in routine so you are never bored. After a week I could really tell my stamina increased from the treadmill alone. And of course each and every class I sweated my balls off but loved the feeling of accomplishment after. The staff here is great and its a small gym so its easy to feel right at home here. Theres really nothing I would change about this place. If you are looking for the intimate setting similar to a personal trainer I would say come here. You really do get that individualized training in a group setting because they keep the class size pretty small. But it is pricey. Its certain worth the price if you can afford it, but if you have to to live off of Top Ramen and sale a kidney to pay for it then you might want to get the 20 class pack Groupon. Free lockers are a plus and they also offer face towels to wipe off all those calories you are sure to burn. I absolutely adore this place!

Mayly Tao Dean is one of the best Muay Thai instructors in the area. Whether you are trying to build a skill, develop self-defense, or get a good workout in, his charismatic attitude and dedication to his craft shows in how he coaches his students, of any level. Ive been training with Dean for about 6 months now and Ive learned a lot. Looking forward to training more with him!

Megan Pooley Evan at Sweat60 is the best trainer I’ve ever had! His workouts are challenging but still fun and uplifting. He is not only an effective coach and trainer, but he’s a great person. I look forward to our sessions — he is incredibly positive, kind, and motivating. I’ve made so much progress thanks to him!