HDX Fit

Best gym in town! The trainers are so knowledgeable and they push you towards your goals, they also offer so many different avenues to reach your goals! I’ve been a member for years now and would highly recommend this gym for a person at any fitness level!

A perfect way to start my day is at HDX.
I was an athlete in HS (20 year reunion this summer) and stayed pretty fit after, but over the last 10 years my weight has crept up more than I’d like. I’d go running, go to the gym and I tried another local boot camp, but either couldn’t stay consistent or wasn’t seeing results. I also have a couple medical conditions that make post workout recovery difficult.
On my first day, Huw and I sat down to review my goals and medical conditions. He asked me to bring a food log, which I had fortunately already been doing, for us to review. He reviewed a weeks worth of meals and let me know what foods would cause inflammation and get in the way of working out. I will tell you that what you eat and drink while you are working out makes a huge difference on how your body feels and will allow you to do your best everyday.
Now about the Boot Camp. Eric has been the trainer for all the classes I’ve attended. He’s motivational and is always checking your form is correct to get the most out of an exercise and so you don’t hurt yourself. I get a total body workout every time that challenges me, leaves me drenched, sore and ready to come back for me. The environment is always clean, too!
I highly recommend HDX to everyone! Enjoy!

I haven’t tried the bootcamp but would highly recommend personal training with Stu. His knowledge and progressive approach are unique to this area while keeping in mind your fitness goals. He offers an initial consult which was how I got started, and integrates applied kinesiology in his training sessions and evaluation. I’m totally hooked!

This bootcamp is great. Friendly, knowledgeable and caring trainers. The facility is big so it can accommodate lots of people. Great location, right next to the fwy. I recommend this bootcamp to my friends, family, and anyone interested in getting healthy.

Let me first start off by saying that I want to give HDX 1 star on this review so you will not come here. Why? because I like having a small class ;)
BUT they are awesome and if you are thinking about it, I really encourage you to give them a try. They always offer 1 week free, Start on a Monday and you can get a least 4 classes in to really give it a good shot.
If you are wondering how HDX is different than CrossFit; let me attempt to explain. I did CrossFit for about a year in 2013. I stopped because work and school got crazy and when I was ready to go back, I had moved too far from my Crossfit gym. So I decided to give HDX a try. The class structure is very similar.
There is a trainer who puts you through a work out. You do what they tell you to do. They are there to provide motivation, support, and to ensure that your form is correct and that you are being safe. I believe the main difference is that CrossFit does Olympic Lifting whereas HDX or «boot camp» does not. We use free weights. Although I LOVE Olympic Lifting, I think free weights are definitely safer for those of us that are not athletic and ripped. That’s just my opinion — I have no idea if that is true or not. Don’t get me wrong, I loved CrossFit, but if you took one look at it and went «that shit is crazy» I would recommend HDX. It’s a gradual but challenging start.
Okay — another thing I love about HDX is their staff. They have a small and dedicated staff who learn your name, are easy to talk to, care about you, and are funny! Eric teaches most of the classes in Santa Ana and I always look forward to going because he makes the classes enjoyable. He is motivating; I don’t feel like he «yells» per say, I feel like he is «encouraging you loudly». Eric walks around, fixes your form, and is sensitive to your needs. I always feel challenged but never pushed beyond my limit. And he’s funny. Sometimes.
Their facility is great. They have a HUGE location which makes it nice even when the classes have more people in it. They have new and clean bathrooms with showers. And really, their facility is always clean — which is important when you give up on life and have your face on the gym mate.
So, I guess the most important thing about my experience is results, right? Why spend an hour every day getting your butt kicked if you don’t see results. :) Within about 2 – 3 weeks I noticed that I was stronger, lifting things and living life just got easier. I went snow boarding and out lasted everyone, including the boys. I went scuba diving and didn’t struggle with my gear or the aggressive dive schedule. Which is a big deal for me. I really enjoy being active and HDX was getting me back on track.
I didn’t see much weight loss until recently, and honestly its because, according to Eric, I «eat like an asshole». But I have lost inches, my posture is better, I feel better, and I can probably kill a man with my buff thighs.
I know that as soon as I stop stuffing Del Taco in my mouth, the pounds will melt off.
If you have made it this far into my book report I assume you may want to give this a try.
Okay, so getting there.
They are right off McFadden from the 55 and is super convenient to get to.
55 South
Exit McFadden
Left Turn at the stop sign
Enter Plaza
Google gets a little lost, but if you are coming for the first time, park by the Golf Store and walk towards Sender One. HDX is right across from Sender One. You can’t miss it, look for sweaty people who look like they just got their asses handed to them, but in a good way.
See you in class!

One of the best parts of my day is spending 60 minutes sweating it out at HDX.
When I initially started to get serious about getting in shape, I was hitting the nearby LA Fitness thinking I knew what I needed to do because you can google all sorts of workouts right?! No. It wasn’t until I wasn’t seeing any results working out solo that I gave into trying HDX. I used the Groupon and ended up signing on immediately after and have been going consistently for 18 months.
The workouts are difficult and they change daily, so it is incredibly difficult to get used to the classes and plateau in your fitness goals. The trainers are able to handle an entire room of people, keep you motivated, all while making sure you are in perfect form to prevent injury. Whenever I have questions (which is often) the team there takes the time to break it down and explain things to me. Not only have I found a kick ass daily workout, but I have gained a ton of knowledge about my body and nutrition. They see the big picture of your overall health, not just calories burnt. They also hold you accountable when you haven’t been to class in a few days :-) I have gone from half ass workouts on an elliptical to being incredibly aware of my health and pushing to be better, faster, stronger everyday that I work out here. An added plus is that these guys are pretty hilarious and cool to hang around while you’re getting a workout in.
If you are looking for a new place to get into your best shape — HDX is absolutely it.

I was a Groupon junkie for a long time because I love all types of workouts. From spin to yoga to pilates, then lastly to HDX Fit. I found my place here & have loved it ever since. I get a kick-​ass workout every single time and the motivation from the trainers during & outside of class is awesome. I didn’t just find a great gym to work out at; I found friendships, inspiration, knowledge, and moral support like no other. They put together fun extracurricular activities outside the gym so you get a chance to feel part of a community. I get all my health and nutrition advice from these guys because they are just full of knowledge & I trust them. I can’t say enough, other than thank you HDX Fit, you guys are ALL seriously the BEST!
(p.s. I still love Yoga which I’m hoping they will be offering eventually)

Great Bootcamp with great workouts! The trainer Eric likes to kick people’s butt, but it gets results! Huw is very knowledgable and also a great trainer! They know their stuff and what their talking about. Great place for beginners or people who just want to try something new! Been here for almost 2 years and definitely recommend to others!

Awesome bootcamp! Great facilities and incredibly motivating and well-​eductated trainers. Definitely a great metabolic workout to kick start your day.

Just smashed my workout at their new location! They will definitely work you out and you will get results if that’s what you’re looking for. It’s a go go go! What are you waiting for?! Get your workout on!