The RISE Experience

Best work out in Aliso Viejo hands down!!! Keri smith and Stephanie rule!!! Amazing group of women with a whole Lot of energy!!! Love my rise classes, and you get 3 FREE

I LOVE this place! Such an incredible work out. The instructors are amazing, each one a fitness goddess, but so nice and encouraging as well. The classes are similar to spin in that you’re in a studio with loud music, tons of energy, and you sweat LOTS. But at Rise, you are on stair risers and also use free weights, which means every workout includes both cardio and strength. So glad I found this place! I would recommend it to anyone looking for something a little different but seriously challenging.

Hello Fitness Fans! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this innovative way to exercise! I am not a fan of the gym, and prefer to exercise out of doors, walking my dog, riding horses, Pilates w my sister (she is an instructor) however, this is worth a closer look– in one word — GO! I strongly recommend these work outs. Everything from the staff to the instructors is professional and fun! I cannot wait to go again, this has my interest– and I felt amazing walking out, not exerted but energized!
THANK YOU RISE!
Fan Forever
Tina K.

I wish I could give this place more stars! I have tried other gyms and work outs and nothing felt right. I got a groupon for this place back in March and signed up for a monthly membership on the first day! Everything about this place is perfection. The instructors, managers and owner are encouraging and always friendly. Large screen tvs, club like atmosphere with fun up beat music and «cheers» like feeling when you arrive. My body has transformed more than ever since starting to go here. I have made some amazing friends here and couldn’t see myself going anywhere else. Free classes offered. Instructors are all different, full body work out while on a stair master! Come on in people! You will not regret it

Nothing else out there like this, you have to check it out! You will fall in love! It’s unique, challenging, fun and works your entire body plus the community is so supportive, motivating and loving. Not to mention the video wall, not only do you get to listen to rad music you get to watch the videos in a night club setting… it’s an experience everyone must try, you won’t regret it!

I love the RISE experience. Its just my style. This is the perfect way to increase your cardio and endurance. Its a great place the people are super friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is super positive (even at 530 am) The work outs are challenging, and when you’ve mastered one level, there;s 20 more to go. You can never max out. The price is good for unlimited use of classes and that’s really great.
You do have to practice some self care in these classes. I am a form junkie and make sure I avoid any movements that prevent injury. The riser itself does not lend to proper squat form, and I really like proper
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They also do weights during the training– I love that — Over all this is a great addition to my very rounded work out schedule — I am glad I found it.

Great, fun workout. Wife is hooked. Lost 15 lbs in one month by going twice a week. Classes are selling out fast now. An hour long class goes by fast. Sound and video system are state of the art.

My friend Amanda invited me to try this «experience» ., I was in desperate need of a new challenging and fun workout. RISE is all of that! The atmosphere is awesome and the instructors keep you going so you never want to give up. I love this class! Try it out. You will not be disappointed!

I heard about The RISE Experience from one of the women I’ve befriended at my local 24 Hour Fitness. She teaches a couple class at RISE every week and she gave me a couple of free passes to try out her class. I went to her Saturday morning class a few weeks ago and didn’t know what to expect, but was happy to try a new workout.
First off, you have to reserve a spot in the class a few days in advance (or the class will sell out!). I reserved a spot in the 9am Saturday class the Wednesday before and I got the last spot in the class! Once signing up, it’ll assign you a stair machine in the class. I’m glad I got a machine in the second row since I didn’t know what I was doing.
The class is one hour long and that includes the warm up and cool down. The hour went by fairly quickly, but I noticed that I kept looking at the clock. It wasn’t that the class was boring by any means, but it wasn’t really my style. You spend the hour stepping on a stair machine while using weights to work your upper body. You also incorporate squats and leg lifts into your workout too. The instructor was upbeat and inspirational and she did a great job getting everyone motivated. The room is on the dark side and there’s about five TV’s in the room playing the music video of whatever song is playing. At least I caught up on recent music videos while working out (I haven’t watched music videos in about 10 years!).
Overall, this class was just OK to me. I can see why people would like this type of workout, but it really wasn’t for me. I’m more into running or the classes they offer at my local 24 Hour Fitness. Plus, it’s pretty pricey at $ 100 per month, or $ 25 per drop in class.
Would I try this studio again? Probably not, but I’m sure a lot of others will like this studio and the classes they provide!
Cheers!

AMAZING Instructors, music and total body work out! You will see results fast!

After the birth of my third son in September 2014, I was looking for a way to work off the baby weight. I needed something close to home and I didn’t like the gym or running, so I was looking for something different. In January 2015, I found Rise. I was hooked from day 1. I never knew you could get a full body workout on a stair machine. The instructors come up with new, effective moves every class. I am now 17 lbs below my PRE-​pregnancy weight and more importantly I feel great and have more energy to chase after my three boys. Everyone at Rise is so encouraging and the best part is you can go at your own pace. The music is so fun and really motivates you as the class goes on. I love Rise!

Best studio I’ve ever worked out at! The instructors are fantastic and really motivate you to achieve your goals. Even the other people taking the class are friendly and encouraging. The fact that I also burn at least 500 calories each class is a huge plus.

Took a complimentary class a couple Saturdays ago as a guest of my friend, who’s a regular. My opinion of «the RISE experience» was that it was a high-​impact cardio & strength training class all done while on a stepper (like a stairmaster/​elliptical machine) against a back drop of music videos.
The hour went by pretty quickly and I enjoyed the instructor’s enthusiasm. She had a couple hype girls that I think were either also instructors or expert students. It was a pretty fun class. I would probably attend regularly if it were closer to home.
Pros: good instructor, fast-​paced music videos keep you motivated and distracted, cold towels provided, very friendly environment, clean machines & weights
Cons: too many Pitbull videos, easy to «cheat» and not push yourself/​go at your own pace (which might actually be a pro to some), the class is definitely not for everyone — having good balance and good hand/​eye coordination is pretty important for this class, me tinks!

Didn’t think it was possible to be addicted to sweating this much?! I drive from Irvine five days a week at least to this class and I’m hooked! Prior to this class I could only last 10 minutes MAYBE 20 on the Stepper, but this class an HOUR goes by quick! This is a low impact workout which is amazing for myself who recently had a car accident and need something that would irritate my neck and back. After the first class I was ready for more, I have taken most of the instructors, they are all amazing, and all have their own style for class which keeps it interesting and the class is NEVER the same. The other thing I love is I HATE HATE lifting and doing arm exercises, this class incorporates your WHOLE body AND you can go at your own pace! I am constantly pushing myself and if I have an off day and don’t feel up for working out I will still go to class and stay at a level 5 :) Better to get some workout in than none! I have already lost 10lbs from RISE and have about 20 – 30 more to lose. You can try THREE classes FREE! Definitely a must for someone who is looking for a new workout class!

This is above and beyond the best calorie and total body conditioning workout I’ve done. It combines endurance and sculpting to help achieve maximum results. The best part is the video wall. Time flies as major calories are burned!!!

This is a class geared to a clientele concerned with having fun and seeing results at the same time. I loathe boring classes. I’ve tried them all. In full honesty I seriously can not believe I just did a 60 minute class. Not once did I look at my clock. I had so much fun! Now, don’t get me wrong, I sweat. I sweat A LOT … But that is what will keep me going back. I get to work my butt off (literally) while having fun. Score! Where has this place been all my life?
When I walked in I was greeted like I was one of the bunch. The owner Mike was there and you can tell he’s passionate about his business — which makes for good business. He personally showed me the machine and made sure I’d feel comfortable with it before I got started. Just ten minutes in and I could tell It’s a place where everyone seemed to know each other or wanted to get to know each other and I like that because I like to be held accountable and not be lost in a big crowd. Everyone was talking before class, even to me, the newbie. I didn’t feel out of place or overwhelmed which is HUGE for me because that’s a big turnoff I’ve had with other places I’ve gone.
The instructor ROCKED. MAN SHE IS A BEAST ON THAT MACHINE! I fully salute her. She kept me going along with watching Britney Spears and Madonna (to name a few) on those massive 80″ tv a that are mounted all around the room. Talk about motivation.
You could hear the group encouraging each other throughout the workout and that kept me going through those peak moments. I’m not in shape at all (yet!) and I kept up where I needed to and could alter my workout level to what I could handle. You are encouraged to follow along to the routine but never pointed out if you can’t keep up. Another score.
When the workout ended I was all smiles. (What??? Why am I so happy? I should be crying!) Man that felt amazing! What’s awesome is the freezing cold towel you are given at the end of your workout. Man, that towel was like a little piece of heaven. Hahaha. I feel amazing and I know tomorrow I’ll be sore. That good ol’ … ‘I did something great for my body’ sore…
I hope you take a chance to stop by. I’m so thankful for the other Unilocalers that took the time to review this place, it’s the reason I tried it out and why I find it important to write a review myself.
This is the gym for you if you actually want results, variety, and you love music … All in an unpretentious environment. Hope to see you there! –Candice

I took my first RISE class today on my lunch break. My instructor was Natalie. She was amazing. She motivated me to keep going when I wanted to quit and her music selection was my type of music. I’ll be signing for a membership this week.

I started going to Rise in March of this year and I’ve been hooked ever since! It’s similar to a spin class, except instead of bikes, you’re on a stair master and the instructor goes through a bunch of different levels to make the workout unique. I’m 32 years old and after having 3 kids, these classes have me in the best shape of my life! I go to the 8:30 AM classes which works perfectly because I take the kids to school and go straight to my workout! (They also have evening and weekend classes) The one hour class flies by because there’s big screen tv’s playing fun music videos. It’s amazing how this workout gives my entire body incredible results. I used to run 5 miles at a time and never got results like this! I usually burn 1,000 calories per workout! Give this workout a try! First workout is free so you have nothing to lose! :)
–Natty

I recently tried Rise Fitness Experience with my girlfriend Raquel. This is an awesome workout! Stephanie (the instructor) does a great job pushing everyone. I was mostly entertained by the music videos. It made the hour fly by so quickly. Time does fly when you’re having fun!
It’s similar to a spin class, where the instructor call out the levels. Instead of spin bikes you’re on stair climbers. The harder you work, the more calories you burn!
There are classes available during the day & evenings. Try Rise Fitness Experience & be prepared to sweat. A lot!!!

This is the best cardio workout I’ve ever done!!! Blows spinning out of the water! It’s like a spin class, but instead of bikes, you’re on a stair master for an hour. I burned over 800 calories in just one hour!!! There’s big screen tv’s with music videos playing which makes the time fly by! I’m 34 years old and I look better now than I did in my 20’s! I do a couple of these classes a week on top of a few Pilates classes and I look and feel amazing! I’M ADDICTED! Give it a try, you’ll be addicted too! First class is free so you have nothing to lose!
–Tina G.