Fitness Factory

People at the front were super rude and unfriendly staff. Only reason I’m not leaving is because i signed up for a class they have that is an amazing 30min work out.

Great gym. I love that it is large and open like a giant warehouse and has lots of fresh air. There is easy outdoor parking which is a plus. It is a casual gym for people who really want to work out. There locker rooms are very basic — showers and lockers, but no fancy steam rooms. You are here to sweat during your workout. There is an eclectic mix of clients and a good range of trainers.

This place literally changed my life. I went to all of the fancy gyms but Fitness Factory is hands down the best place to work out. It’s the anti Equinox. No Bliss Spa products or Vegas style locker rooms, but it has the best trainers in the city and a truly wonderful group of people working there. Carolyn the manager is just a doll. She’s sexy, sassy and has a heart of gold. She cares! Victor, a trainer owner has been great to me as well. Can’t forget Mario who cleans or Juan who runs the parking lot. Sure you can find fancier gyms but you’ll never find a better one. I’ve met some great people there and have gotten into shape. What more could I ask for?

Nice people come here and there are really nice trainers. That’s the end of the positive things this «gym» has to offer. One of the first things you notice when you walk through the door is that no one bothers to greet you (the sour manager is too busy checking her texts and smoking in the parking lot to even notice) and there are negative signs everywhere you look. «No…» this and «Don’t do…“that; of course they are so cheap here that the negative signs aren’t even professionally made. If negativity were a trait of a gym, this place would score big time.
It goes downhill from there. The place is a filthy pig sty and it’s beyond amazing that the City health department hasn’t closed it down. There is one poor cleaner who tries to keep up, but the machines are never wiped down, the mats are never, ever cleaned; the showers have the same empty bottles in them that I saw there when I was at the place a few months ago and the carpets in the locker rooms are beyond disgusting. If there was ever a case for MRSA proliferation, this place could bottle it and make a fortune. Then there are (literally) 2 or 3 towels they put out in the shower area. There are 4 showers (most of the time one of them is broken), so if they are all being used at once, there are not enough towels to go around; and they’re old and so scratchy I wouldn’t use them on my floor at home.
Machines are constantly broken and not repaired because «it’s not in the budget». There is no air conditioning in the summer so it’s sweltering, and there is no heat in the winter, so it’s freezing. They could care less if you come to this gym as long as they take every cent out of it without returning a penny into it. The very worst part of it all is that the owner – a lesbian who makes a ton of money of her community – was asked to contribute a membership to the silent auction for the Gay and Lesbian Center (which had previously honored her) and her answer to this was «Not in the budget». How can anyone support a place where they don’t support their own; let’s not forget this dump is in West Hollywood? Bottom line: Why did I go? I love my trainer and that’s where he’s centered, but I finally had enough and say give it a pass, you won’t be missing anything.

My trainer trains his clients at this gym which is why I was there. I am going to review the Gym itself, not my trainer in this case. there is a big parking lot you can park in, and when you enter the gym, its not very luxurious and pretty looking. The equipment is great for lifting and getting a serious work out done. There are no TV’s or towels provided and everyone there is very serious to work out. If you want to go to a gym to look pretty and socialize, this is NOT the place. If you want to work out and get results, you should go here. you will have no disturbance, and mostly people are working out with trainers here. Personally, if i wasn’t training here, i would not go. I felt like it was kind of depressing in there, but once again, that’s me. If i was trying to be a body builder or something to that nature, this place is great.

I’m shocked at all the positive reviews of this place; it is truly a dump, dirty and dank and needs a complete makeover. The mansager smokes and is totally unfriendly to clients and they do nothing to give back to the community in which they are located/
My big question, why do people continue to patronize this place?
The owners should be ashamed of the way this place looks but I must say they have some amazing trainers there.

This is a brass tacks gym that caters mostly to personal trainers and their clients. In fact, that’s how I’ve become acquainted with it! My main squeeze gym is Equinox, WEHO (and when I mean main squeeze, I truly mean it. They’ve been squeezing my wallet for years… sigh…). Now, compared to a fancy shmantzy joint like Equinox, this place is a dive. But Equinox is a whole other review for another time (yeah, Kiehls shampoo is swell, but for $ 155 a month!!! Anyway, back to Fitness Factory…).
The parking seems overwhelming at first but the guru who runs the lot works magic with the tandem parking. He knows everyone’s car, where their keys are and is a hawk guarding his turf! He’s also very friendly.
What I love about this place is that it’s really a people’s gym. You become friendly with the front desk team who are total characters and very human. Everyone shoots you a smile and gives you a wave when you walk around. It feels like a really supportive environment. There are all types of people here: people working hard to lose weight and get fit, injured people, people with amazing bodies and some celebs. The beauty of FF is that no one is judging you regardless what level you’re at because at the end of the day, people are there for the same reason, to focus on their own fitness. I love how there’s no snooty competition or sneers… in fact, you’ll get people coming up to one another with compliments about your progression.
Is this gym somewhere I’d want to go to get inspired to workout sans trainer… no way. It’s dark, kinda grimy (though the anti-​bac wall dispensers are generously placed), with outdated machines (and very few machines… two stair masters, 6 treadmills or so and maybe 4 ellipticals…), a crummy sound system playing bad music from the radio (wear headphones and bring your iPod), a $ 1 deposit for one towel, 2 high-​school style showers, not so clean toilets and almost no classes to speak of. It’s also very small. But again, this is a place truly targeted for a smaller crowd so the size and machine amounts make sense.
If you are not a member, you are only entitled to use cardio machines for 30 minutes (though no one enforces this or needs to). I think membership is over a $ 100…really not worth it and I think purposefully overpriced to discourage overcrowding. Almost everyone at FF belongs to another gym. Anyway, if you are there to train, at the end of the day, you should care less about aesthetics. You’re probably going to be too busy getting your ass kicked by your trainer to notice. There is a great class on Saturdays at 10am (not free) called Mfiit that is awesome. I don’t think you have to be a member or have a PT to do the class but I’d call and find out. What else… yes, they do sell water and protein goodies but bring cash because I think there is a $ 10 minimum for credit cards. Oh, and another lovely aspect of FF is there is no annoying solicitation by other trainers to get your business. It’s a very chill place. And if you have a pet, West Hollywood Animal Hospital offers doggy day care ($ 8 p/​h I think) if you don’t wanna abandon your pooch at home. It’s literally located across the street on the corner and is fabulous. If you need a recommendation for a PT I’d recommend Marc Montermerlo. He’s my guy and has unbelievable credentials ;).
Fitness Factory is a destination gym. If you are looking to train and focus on working out, this is perfect. If you’re looking for candlelight yoga and to watch CNN while on the treadmill, look elsewhere.

First, very apt name, as it is built in an actual factory. Second, if you do any martial art training or are just looking to increase your overall strength, I highly suggest the Kettle Bell class with Griffin.
I’ve been trying to get into kettle bells for a long time, but didn’t want to buy one of my own because I had no idea what constituted proper form and was afraid of injuring myself. So I was totally excited when I finally found a livingsocial coupon for a kettle bell class actually near my house. After purchasing the coupon, I looked up the class and was a little let down when I saw it was only 30 minutes long.
«30 minutes? Psh, I can do anything for 30 minutes.» Fast forward to me collapsed on the floor with 10 minutes to go. Besides weight lifting, this class doubles as a great cardio workout!
Besides the killer workout, the instructor Griffin did a great job of setting me up with the proper weights and helping me improve my form.
Really a great class, I highly suggest it to anyone looking to increase strength and burn fat.

Literally, a factory. Don’t look for glitz and glam here. Remember «Average Joes» in Dodgeball? This is the place for you. Judgement free gym. I was in town for business and it was worth the walk past 24 Hour Fitness to get here. Staff is friendly, there are plenty of machines and free weights. If you need a trainer, they can hook you up. Most of the people working out there are with a trainer. Skip Globo Gym and go here.

Relaxed & friendly but needs a huge make over… Men’s locker room is nasty!

«Great place to work out the facility is clean everyone is pleasant with one another such a great environment.
Hollis is an excellent personal trainer. Whatever his client’s goal, Hollis works hard to help them reach it. He maintains a level of professionalism, while making the workout fun with his wonderful sense of humor… Instead of just strapping you to a machine, Hollis incorporates different methods to give you a complete workout. After only one month training with Hollis, I can already tell a huge difference. I am more toned than I ever have been.
If everyone had a trainer like Hollis, the world would be a healthier, better looking place!» Zella

I’ve trained here with Ryan Gentry a few times and it was awesome.
The vibe of this gym is great. It does feel like a factory, but not in a bad way. Ryan has always been a great, focused trainer. I understand why he’s so popular with people of all levels of fitness.
The have a great downstairs area for stretching, massage, M11 work, etc.
Don’t half step. This place is awesome and worth the money.

I like a «let’s get down to business» kind of vibe when it comes to my gym. Fitness Factory offers this. It’s a warehouse style, two story gym with lots of natural light, a airy feel (loove) and a separate room for martial arts classes. The clientele is awesome and yet I don’t feel like i have to put on earrings to go work out and nor do I feel like the members go there to vogue in the mirrors and hit on people.
It’s mostly private trainers with their clients although you can totally just pay your monthly membership (contract free!) and workout on your own. It’s conveniently located, has tons of free parking and has really good, modern (read: easy on the knees) treadmills and elypticals.
I train here with Danny Araujo (ahhhMAZing!) and there is such a wide variety of equipment and gear plus SO much space that my workouts are always lively, varied and i never have to wait in line to train on the machines, which is great.
The people who work there are incredibly friendly, just personal enough and offer great customer service. If you decide to train here, you will focus on your workout and leave happy :)

TAMARA!
Tamara is an amazing trainer, she turned my lackluster arms into something Michelle Obama would approve. Tamara knows what it take to tone your body!

Great place! I work out here with a trainer 3 times a week, the facility is clean, spacious and well stocked. Everyone is pleasant with one another, trainers work with one another when it comes to access to weights, mats, whatever. Downstairs you’ll find bags for boxing, pilates reformers, etc. There’s even a hand sanitizer dispenser about every 10 feet. Bring you own lock for the locker room, though when I forgot once, I wasn’t all that worried. Showers and towels are available. Buy a snack, protein drink or water at the desk. If you need a trainer, they’ll help you find one from among the many who bring their clients there. The parking lot attendant keeps things moving and organized. They really make it as easy for you as possible.

I train with Harley Shin here. Not only is Harley an incredible trainer and in great shape (never could understand trainers who are in worse shape than their clients!) he is knowledgeable about all things health fitness and nutrition related. He combines the perfect combination of rigid instruction (if you would like six pack abs cut the booze) with making sure my form is tip top and nutrition is in place. He is also somewhat of a walking encyclopedia about nutrient absorption, vitamins, hormones, food combining — that’s just the tip.
I started off training once a week with boxing sessions. Being that he is such a great boxing instructor I stepped up my game to 2ce/​week. The first day we lift, second day box. Harley is honestly the best. I am so grateful for him in my life!

Great space. Excellent trainers!
Alonzo worked me right. Gave me new responsive and dynamicaly explosive lifting sets. Perfect for maintaining my boxing cardio and strength.

This is a GREAT and pretty private place to work out with your trainer! I came here 3 times a week and had a person trainer. It was good but this does not compare with Equinox!
This gym is no nonsense and not fancy at all. No jacuzzi, no pool, just weights and serious business. Most people use it to work out with their personal trainer or you can pay month to month for $ 85 a month. The parking is the BEST here as it is right out front and no huge long labyrinth of a garage or anything like that!
UPDATE: I just moved to Equinox in Century City (yes, it was a lot more) but it makes a HUGE difference — they do your laundry, valet parking, fresh fruit and you get to work out with A/​B-​listers (see my review of Equinox above) and if you JOIN you BETTER say I referred you — Gari Senderoff (I get a reward). :) Thanks!

This is for my trainer
who ROCKS.
Unboring fitness routine: Check
Enviable backside: Check
Grocery Store Tour: Check
Health Coaching: Check
Nutrition breakthrough: Check
Sunny personality: Check
Fitness model and competitor: Check
Check, check, check. I first met Erin when she taught a 7:00 a.m. class at Equinox on Sunset and I loved how she incorporated Bosu Ball, with circuit training and a little bit of Yoga. Perfect for the ADD fitness gal in me.
She has a total passion for her industry, and continually reinvests in her business to garner the latest in nutrition and fitness knowledge. In short. I simply love her and would not be as into my fitness without her. When I went through a hard time last year, she literally made me strong from the inside out.
Like «Pick up that weight sister and give me some deadlifts» strong.
Never underestimate the power that getting strong physically can affect other areas of your life.
if you want to contact her today.

Best trainer hands down is Erin Lanahan and she has created her on technique called the Erin Lanahan Method. This method works! She is a wellness and fitness coach who knows nutrition who is super cool with a great vibe. She works with celebrities and regular people alike. She is very passionate and certified in everything. Works for me.
Check out her website for inspiration!