34 North

The transition into my first real job really took a toll on my body and really needed someone to guide me back into shape. Kevin has been all that and more. As a personal trainer, Kevin really tests you with not only a different workout each time, but real commitment and care. It is an investment worth taking. I not only feel healthier, my body is in best shape it has ever been (even when I was skinner). 100% owe a huge thank you to Kevin and the whole team at 34 North.

I tried out the free week pass and loved it! Amazing trainers and all different kinds of classes. I will definitely be back soon!

I LOVE THIS PLACE. I was introduced through ClassPass and it’s on a my permanent/​steady rotation of classes. Kevin and Sarah’s Foundation classes are fantastic. Highly recommend. All of the coaches are friendly and personable (and shockingly attractive). There is clearly an intention to create and nurture a 34North community and it’s so refreshing. I always feel welcome when I arrive and wrecked when I leave. The warm-​ups are smart and thorough, the workouts are tough and well-​planned and I’m challenged in EVERY class. If I ever convert from ClassPass it will be to this gym. Obsessed.

Best trainers I’ve seen in Santa Monica. Very well thought-​out routines for strength, they truly will make you super-​human.
People very welcoming as is the staff.
I go via classpass and I’m likely going to quit that to join them full time.

I’ve tried a lot of gyms and studios over the past few years and 34 North is by far the best gym I’ve ever been to. The classes are great, the instructors are top-​notch and the class sizes are small enough that you get a lot of personalized attention.
The gym’s atmosphere is very welcoming — everyone (instructors and other members) are extremely friendly and the gym’s ethos is a great balance between getting stronger and being healthy — and unlike a crossfit gym, for example, you’ll never perform any movements that you don’t feel totally comfortable doing.
You will absolutely get stronger and healthier by joining 34 North — I couldn’t recommend it more highly.

Being an athlete my whole life, 34 North is one of the best things that I have ever got myself into. This isn’t just your typical gym where you just work out. This gym is a life changing gym, changing for the better lifestyle, to bring the inner athlete you always had in you.
It doesn’t matter if you are just starting to get in shape, or an injury that has prevented you from working out, or you have been in the best shape of your life. 34 North will help you realize your untapped potential that you never knew you had.
The coaches here are amazing each one has their own style and technique, but as a whole they complement each other’s teachings. Technique is important and the coaches here do not skim on that. The coaches here will commit to helping you change your life as long as you are committed.
The people that go to 34 North are amazing. It is a community within itself, a positive community. If you need that extra boost or motivation to work out; this is the place to go. You won’t regret it.

I took an endurance class through class pass. This gym will definitely be at the top of my favorites list. The class was challenging but fun. It was similar to crossfit but again a bit more challenging. Kevin was knowledgable, encouraging and patient. The other people in the class were also very helpful and encouraging. I suck at running (the endurance class has a lot of running) but managed to hang in until the end.

As a recovering CrossFit retiree, 34 North’s Bodyweight Mastery class was like a breath of fresh air. Instead of half hating a workout done for time with a «get it done any way you can» mentality, Brian’s class is 60 minutes of focusing on quality, strength building, and safe movements.
I found 34 North through ClassPass and couldn’t have been more happy with my first experience at the gym. If you’ve done CrossFit before, the surroundings are familiar — big pull up rig, barbells, kettlebells, ropes to climb, and some other fun toys. While some classes at the gym are more conditioning focused, I really loved Bodyweight Mastery because it made exercise fun again. Instead of being about pain, gains, and exhaustion, it was about trying your best, trying something new on the rings/​parallettes/​pull up rig, and having fun getting strong. Brian is really encouraging and demonstrates a lot of progressions so that anyone at any level will feel like they did something cool that day.
I’m excited to spend more Friday nights at 34 North learning new stuff!

Through the magic of ClassPass, I’m able to sample many different gyms across the Los Angeles Basin… and beyond. Out of the dozens or so fitness studios that I have perused in 2015, 34 North ranks close to the top. Admittedly, I’ve only taken Brian Zerega’s class, Bodyweight Mastery, but once I took it the one time, I knew that was going to be my go-​to Friday night destination! Brian is incredibly knowledgeable about strength training, and manages to make it fun. The class sizes have typically been small (no more than six people), so it feels more like a semi-​private training session. Additionally, the other students have always been super friendly and the regulars seem to genuinely care if I master that darn handstand (still have a ways to go with that)!
Because it’s so close to Santa Monica College, there isn’t a lot of unrestricted free parking, but after six you’ll have plenty of options.

As a personal trainer i am very critical about other gyms i go to. I wouldn’t leave 5 stars unless I truly felt it was deserving. 34 north is 5 stars all the way!
Love coming to this location to train. I train with the always awesome Kevin Atkinson and being that I’m a boxer I got to him for strength and conditioning. If you want to get in amazing shape and have fun while doing it, Kevin is the guy to train with. Couldn’t ask for a better trainer or a better location to train at.

Having been an athlete and part of a gym for all of my adult life, I have to say that 34 North is the BEST gym experience I have ever had. I was skeptical about joining, as I already had a great gym at my apartment complex, but nothing could compare to the environment they’ve created at 34.
Their introductory special was a great deal that allowed me to obtain a solid grasp and understanding of all the different classes they have to offer — each one challenging and fun in their own way! Not only are all of the trainers extremely knowledgeable and talented at their craft, but they are also able to alter workouts should you have any injuries or mobility restrictions.
This isn’t any old gym experience. The classes are small enough to foster relationships with with amazing men and women, and receive the perfect amount of attention and care to all the awesome and challenging exercises they teach you! I’ve never felt healthier or happier than I do now!

Don’t get in shape… stay in shape. This place is all about a healthy life-​style.
Forget the typical gym… the staff here is great. They are focused on your long term goals. Thank you Lauren for everthing… you are the BEST!!! Try one of the many classes… give it a shot! What do have to lose??? LBS…

34 North is the best thing to happen to me this year. I started working with Sarah personally as I had a pretty horrendous injury a couple years ago and had never rehabbed myself correctly. In the free assessment and workout, Sarah saw and pointed out a ton of imbalances in my body. I started training with her in January, then started going to some of the classes.
The classes are amazing! There was an introductory special with unlimited classes for a month and I signed up for this. I decided to take full advantage of this and made February my power month, going to classes at least once a day while still training with Sarah. The classes were fun, the trainers were so knowledgeable and attentive, and it has become a second family to me.
3 months later, I’m reaching for the skinny clothes I had stuffed in the back of my closet. I feel amazing and could not have accomplished this without 34 North and Sarah, Tanner, Orion, Kevin, and Brian. I can’t wait to see how I look/​feel at the end of this year!

I can honestly say I LOVE being part of 34 North! I am someone who gets bored easily at gyms and pairing this with a fair amount of work travel, it takes a special place for me to stay motivated. For the last two years I have struggled with work/​life balance and I found myself coming close to accepting I would never be in the shape I use to be in. Sounds cheesy but finding 34 North saved me. Yes, the workouts are killer and always different but more than that is the «IT» factor of the gym. Tanner, Kevin, Orion, Sarah and Brian are all the most encouraging and supportive coaches I have ever worked with. They are so amazing at what they do — from specific form tweaks to putting together the perfect blend of challenging but accomplishable workouts, I always leave the gym feeling positive and happy.
The positive energy, fab coaches and other members make 34 North a cool place to come. The killer workouts make 34 North where you go to become a lean, mean fighting machine who will look darn good on the beach!

This place is super fun!
I have been to a few sessions of Brian’s Body Mastery and I LOVE this class because it is so different every time so you don’t ever get bored. We do small exercises that seem so ‘simple’ but they end up making you work real hard. And the best part is that you don’t even feel you’re working out because you’re just playing around like a kid. It’s not until the next day that you realize how much your muscles were really working.
This place has a great variety of equipment to do different exercises, every time I go, I discover something new. What I enjoy the most is hanging from the rings, ropes and the big bar structure they have, but I’m a monkey

ok this place pretty much has anything and everything you would ever need in a real training environment.
Excellent trainers, awesome space, great selection of equipment and a lot of fun toys and classes that I never before had imagined.
I’ve been a personal trainer for about a year and I can say from my experience in the field, 34 North has some of the best trainers I have ever met and trained with. One of the main concepts I use with my clients is that training has to be fun and enjoyable otherwise it is hard to stick with it. There’s no problem with that here.
Brian’s bodyweight mastery class is the most fun I have ever had with a group class while also pushing me to the limits of my strength and endurance with fun bodyweight skills and techniques. If you love calisthenics, gymnastics, animal flow, parkour or acrobatics then definitely take this class!
I’ve known Brian for years and his wealth of knowledge on strength training and recovery is unmatched.

Honestly, I considered my self pretty strong and somewhat experienced before coming here from a friends recommendation, and admittedly a little skeptical about a group fitness model after hearing some cross-​fit horror stories. I was totally glad I decided I came; it was for sure one of the best choices I’ve made for my health, ever.
The trainers are awesome, the work-​outs are really well thought out, and the gym just has great vibes. You will be pushed to work way harder than you ever would just training alone, but most importantly, you’ll be doing stuff that is actually good for your body. They corrected a bunch of bad habits I had, and they are really disciplined about their methods to keep everybody safe and strong. The trainers are always coming up with crazy new stuff to do. Quoth Ron Burgurdy: ‘It’s a deep burn.‘
It’s certainly not a word I ever thought I would use towards a gym experience, but I would describe 34 North as ‘enlightening’. It’s a pretty special feeling getting stronger in ways you never knew you could.
It’s great for any level, too. Everybody is super supportive and if you come here, you will improve. Highly recommended, can’t wait to come back.

I have always hiked on my own, but when I got pregnant, I wanted to add an additional component to my workout– something that would help keep my body tight despite it’s expansion, sculpt my arms, and motivate me to keep it up!
Working out with Kevin Atkinson at 34 North has helped me stay on track with my weight gain, confident about my body, and with more toned arms than I have ever had! I have been shocked by how strong my body is, thanks to Kevin’s pregnancy-​certified guidance.
In addition to helping to tone and strengthen my body, Kevin helps me stay on track with my diet by tracking my meals through a weekly food journal. The most surprising benefit, however, was back pain relief!
My pregnancy brought on pretty bad low back pain. In fact, every time I stood up, I felt like I was being stabbed in the low back. Massage and chiropractic offered a temporary fix. But training with Kevin, focusing on strengthening my back muscles in order to support and stabilize my growing stomach, completely eradicated all back pain!
I’m now 29 weeks pregnant and Kevin makes me feel stronger than ever! I will train with him until I give birth, and DEFINITELY work with him to get my pre-​baby body back.
I have considered joining other big name gyms, but 34 North makes me feel like a VIP every time I’m there. The location and parking are convenient, there is never a line for the equipment, I get personalized attention, and it NEVER feels like a «meat market” — aside from the amazing super high quality meats, nut butter, and green powder that they sell, all of which support a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Honestly, why would you join a gigantic gym that makes you feel like a number, when there is 34 North and Kevin Atkinson? I’m sold and addicted.

I have worked out with Kevin individually for almost a year now and he continues to help me achieve great results. He is knowledgeable, dependable and always punctual. This is a compact facility but it has a full range of equipment and outdoor space that makes for interesting and diverse workouts. And trust me, when working out with Kevin, boredom is not an option! He is educated in the science behind exercise and he has firsthand knowledge of sport and fitness. As a person who sits in meetings or behind a desk all day, I can attest to the benefits of his style of incorporating flexibility and agility along with strength training in a workout.
Kevin’s expertise in personal training is matched by his engaging personality and enthusiasm for helping others achieve their goals. He is passionate about leading the path to a more fulfilling life. He takes the time to design workouts and suggest lifestyle changes toward this end. I cannot recommend him highly enough as a trainer and coach.

Kevin Atkinson rocks. As a personal trainer he will take you to a new level of fitness. It’s a whole body and mind thing with Kevin. Challenging but supportive. Knowledgeable and a very good teacher. No two workouts are the same. His workouts at 34 North prove the reality that the machines even at high end gyms are not only unnecessary but really don’t get you a fraction of the results obtained on a gym floor with your own body weight, iron, straps, bands, etc.
I recommend Kevin’s personal training without reservation. It’s an investment in your well being without equal.