Crave Personal Training

I love this gym and all of the trainers! I have never felt so comfortable in a gym. I go at least five days a week and enjoy every session. They do a lot for the Huntington Beach community and are always going above and beyond and of my expectations. Special events with local supplements companies and food recipes too! Great place, good times, and amazing people. This gym should get 10 stars.
Cheers!

This gym is awesome! I had major surgery in May 2015 and got back in gym beginning of Nov 2015, after seeing pic of me in Oct. I’m turning 45 this year and never would have dreamt could see the results that I have as of March 2016. I not only have my body back from my 30’s, I got it back in a short time and still wasn’t eating like I should. If I ate healthy and clean, I know I could see even better results. Thanks to the coaches and Crave!!!

This gym is fantastic! The best in Orange County!
Highly trained instructors that will help you achieve your fitness goals…

My wife is the hottest woman I know. After a few kids she wanted to get back to her fighting weight. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

My Trainer, Audie was great. I would give her 5 stars. The owner Taryn not so much… I travel for work and things were getting hectic so I told my trainer I wouldn’t be able to continue my month by month personal training until work settled down. I used the last of my remaining sessions and figured if and when I could go back I would give them a call. Two months later I realized they were still debiting b my bank account for $ 300 a month. I immediately called and spoke with Taryn who assured me she would credit both months and discontinue the debits. Later that week I received an email from Taryn telling me I was unclear about my cancellation and that since it had been more than 30 days she would only refund me $ 300 not $ 600. If they were aware they were debiting me and I just wasn’t showing up for my sessions don’t you think the professional thing to do would be to give the client a courtesy call to find out why I wasn’t showing up? VERY VERY unprofessional. I’ll never go back. And I advise anyone who is going there or who has discontinued to check you bank account carefully. Update 3÷23÷2016 — Apparently Taryn saw this review. She messaged me thru Unilocal asking me to remove the review and again telling me the same information I was given initially about her cancellation policy and that it’s unreasonable for me to think that a gym that is as busy as they are would keep track of attendance (personal training? I would think you would notice when a client paying for personal training isn’t showing up for daily sessions) anyway… my original review stands as is. My advice… put everything in writing and pay attention to your bank debits from this place.

By far the best training I have ever received. Not only do they constantly bring in new exercises they educate you along the way. I used to «work out» now I understand why I am doing certain movements. It’s a crazy fun atmosphere. This was the only reason I got out of bed at 4:00am!!! Taryn and her Team are fantastic!

I had one of the best workout in years and I have done P90X and Body Beast multiple time. I am 5’9″ 180lbs and 11% body fat and in great condition. The instructor explained each station and how to do each exercise before we started. I would definitely go back.

I’ve never seen my body transform in the way it has while I’ve been working out at Crave. I’ve been going for the last 10 months and I am so excited to find a place that is fun to go to with such awesome trainers!
From the first day, I felt very welcomed and was happy to see that the other participants were normal people and very friendly. It’s not intimidating and the trainers give you personal attention. I work-​out mostly with Adam, who is amazing! But I recently have been taking classes with Audi and Nathan too and I highly recommend all of the trainers at Crave. Each one is a little different, but all of them are amazing at what they do and you really feel like they care about their clients.
The owner, Taryn weighs me and takes my measurements bi-​weekly and she always seems to say whatever I need to hear to get me motivated. I love her energy and tips.
I am very inspired by everyone and I highly recommend checking out this gym! If you are a first-​timer like I was, don’t worry. It feels like a family and after one class you’ll understand what I mean. I never thought I’d like weigh training, but now I CRAVE it! Muscles are addicting! Who knew!

Best Christmas present ever! What started out as a one month «try it, see if we like it» has turned in to a longer commitment. Thank you Crave (and Nathan) for helping me up my fitness game.

Crave is AMAZING! Everyone single one of their trainers is fantastic! The classes are small enough so you really feel you are getting that one on one training. I am hooked. This place makes you feel stronger and more confident. You will make life long friends. Everyone pushes one another and help each other reach their goals. The price is right and it is the best money I have spent in a long time. SIGN UP FOR CRAVE NOW!!!

The best part about all the group boot camp classes are that there are over before you know it! You actually get a great work out in the short amount of time, I usually stay for 2 classes!

Nathan Rose is the best trainer ever!!!
I have been taking his 5:45AM class and I cannot believe the difference 30 minutes makes. The minute class starts — its ON! After just a few classes I could already see such a huge difference in the way my body looked and felt! I was really intimidated walking in because I have never worked out in a gym like this and thought I would embarrass myself but the classes are small, everyone is really nice, and it actually feels like a personal training session. By far the best workout I have ever had.
Nathan gives each person in class individual attention and makes sure our form is correct when doing a workout, which makes you feel like he really wants you to see results and not get injured. Its super clean, lots of parking, the workouts are intense, the music is amazing and everyone there is awesome! Its also super easy to reserve classes online and they have cold water and towels there so you just have to show up. I am obsessed with this place and cannot say enough good things about it — take one class and you will be hooked. Love love love Nathan and Crave Fitness!!! :D

This place is a dream come true! I have been looking for a smaller and more personable gym and I am so glad I found Crave. You really feel like family here because everyone knows you. They encourage you and high-​five you. The staff here is phenomenal and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Everyone is friendly and always willing to help. The classes are all Amazing, quick and efficient and leaves you sore and drenched in sweat. The classes are small and it almost feels like a group personal training session more than a class. There are towels and a water dispenser fo your use. The facility is nicely equipped with tons of equipment. I LOVE Crave Personal Training!

I’ve tried two different boot camp facilities prior to Crave, and they are by far the best. I started with a Living Social deal for 10 sessions and have recently became a member.
What sets Crave apart is their trainers, staff and members are all very friendly. You are greeted the minute you walked in the door, and everyone gives you high-​fives and tells you «good job» at the end of the 30-​minute boot camp session. I always leave each session feeling good about the workout and motivated to return the next time.
Most importantly, the boot camp sessions are small, which gives the trainer the opportunity to make sure everyone’s form is correct and provide encouragement whenever possible. I am glad that I’ve found Crave, so I can stop jumping from one gym to another. Good job Crave and keep up the good work!

I originally started Crave via a Groupon in January and have continued to utilize the boot camp feature of their studio for the last four months. My favorite time slot was the 9am (available every day except Sunday) with boot camp instructor Audi Gonzalez. There were usually 6 – 8 people in the class. I typically left the studio exhausted and then sore for at least two days. Thank you Audi for all your hard work and creativity.
Additional notes:
Boot camps are available everyday at varying times. The owner of the studio is regularly present and always extremely personable (she has twice responded personally to e-​mail questions). Personal training session are available at an additional fee above the monthly membership rate of $ 120 (this is the rate when two people sign up together).

I went to Crave for the first time last night and it was such a breathe of fresh air. I have tried a few different boot camps/​gyms in the Huntington Beach area and this one is by far the most welcoming and friendly committee I have ever met.
The trainers and staff were extremely welcoming and friendly but what really surprised me were all the fellow boot campers were so nice and so supportive.
They obviously knew I was the newbie and everyone was so encouraging and telling me that I was doing a great time for it being my first time which really helped keep me motivated. Even as I was walking to my car, a couple that was driving away told me Great Job!
I think I really found a great place to work out.

When I first started looking for a gym, I was looking for a local, affordable place that I would actually enjoy going to. I have found that and so much more at Crave.
At Crave, you’re a part of the family. I have made so many new friends that encourage me every day to push myself harder and be the best that I can be. The trainers will check up on you if you haven’t been to the gym in awhile to make sure you’re doing ok. My husband and I were really slacking over the holidays and missed a couple of weeks. When we showed back up one morning and walked in the door, Taryn, the owner and Jeff, our trainer, cheered.
If you’re looking for a place where you can anonymously walk in and run on a treadmill for an hour without anyone talking to you, this is not the gym for you. If you’re looking for a place where the staff knows you by name, the people you workout with ask you how your day is going and you’re encouraged to do exercises you never thought your body was capable of, then Crave is for you. I have seen so much progress during our 6 Week Team Challenge and I can’t wait to see what my body can do next.

I’ve lived across the street from Crave for a year and a half and finally decided to try it out. Up until 2 weeks ago, I haven’t been able to find a fitness activity I find interesting enough to stick to, but just a couple of days at Crave and I can honestly say I’m HOOKED.
I’m an absolute beginner when it comes to boot camp and Jeff is totally accommodating at every level! Before his classes, I wouldn’t ever imagine wanting to wake up any earlier than I had to — especially not to work out. However, Jeff completely motivates his clients with not only his positive energy during class, but also with one-​on-​one communication even outside of our workouts. I’ve already felt and even seen such an amazing change in my body since coming regularly to his classes in the AM, and occasionally Kelly’s classes in the afternoon.
I highly recommend Crave to just about anyone looking for a shift in gears towards a healthy lifestyle!

I bought a Groupon for Crave Personal Training a month ago, not really expecting to get too much out of it, just wanted to try something new, something close. I absolutely LOVE Crave! Taryn and all of the trainers there are so amazing and dedicated. I come out of there feeling so great about myself! The 30 minute bootcamps are no joke, I leave drenched in well deserved sweat! I have my off days too, and you’d better believe if I’m slacking, Alex (one of the trainers) is right there clapping and trying his best to pump me up to finish the round!
Once my Groupon is up, I’ll definitely be signing myself up on a 12 month contract. They have totally won me over!

I would recommend Crave to anyone!
I have been coming to Crave since about mid-​April. I started coming off a Groupon to try because honestly I wasn’t sure I wanted to invest too much financially in a workout that was only 30 minutes. I was skeptical at how hard of a workout I would feel ‘only’ 30 minutes was. I am an open water swimmer and have swam as much as 12.5 miles straight so the 30 minute workout was something I wasn’t completely sure of prior to coming to my first boot camp.
After my first class Taryn and Alex proved to me that any of my concerns of it not being hard enough were not validated! It was such a kick my butt workout and continues to be to this day!!! From the first day of my class I have loved the atmosphere and support you get from all the trainers whether it is Alex, Taryn, Jeff or Audra. All are equally amazing at what they do for different reasons, but they all have one commonality for sure which is the supportiveness. I was sore all over my body for the first couple weeks, but I have lost inches and my body fat percentage is on its way down too!
I can’t remember the last time I have ever felt as strong and healthy as I do today and that has so much to do with the program at Crave and support from not only trainers, but the clients that are there with you day after day sweating away right next to you. From improving my strength with the boot camps it has also proved to be a good cross training method for me with swimming. I feel more agile and confident with my performance as a whole.
The support is unparalleled here. When I haven’t been able to make it in for a couple days for various reasons I am never surprised to get a quick text to check in and make sure things are well for me if they haven’t seen me in a couple days. NO other gym or program I have ever attended has ever noticed when I am not there a couple days. That is by far one of the best things about Crave and also keeps me accountable for my personal goals I set out with boot camp.
I would highly recommend Crave and all the programs they offer to their clients. There are a number of different options I had available to me that make it affordable for everything you will get out of the programs.