Arena Fitness Encino

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Courtney Fishman

I moved to Encino less than a year ago and have been on the search to find a place to workout where I would not only feel comfortable working out but would be able to gain incredible results. I am incredibly blessed that I stumbled upon Arena Fitness! All of their many five star reviews sparked my curiosity. I spoke with Jonathan in membership and was beyond impressed with our conversation. Not only was he attentive, patient, but also provided me with a wealth of information. I did a one week trial where I got to experience both group and semi private classes and from that moment on, I have been hooked! In the first month of joining I also did their Kick Start program which completely changed not only the way that I workout but also the way that I eat. This incredible program was the perfect jumpstart to get my body back and mind back into shape. I am now part of their Life Program where nutrition meetings along with semi private and group classes are incorporated into my weekly routine. In just a few short months, I have not only loss ten pounds, but feel better both physically and emotionally. My friends and family keep telling me how different I look. I truly wouldnt be where I am right now if it werent for this amazing place! Arena Fitness has become my home away from home for working out. I have never been the type to go to the gym and run on a treadmill or even workout in those large group classes at typical gyms. At Arena Fitness their circuits and drills are constantly changing which I love because I never get bored. Even their group classes never get to big where they limit their classes to 12 people. Not to mention the trainers are so knowledgeable in their field and all have hearts of gold. What also separates Arena Fitness from any other place that I have worked out is that everyone who is part of it, both the staff and clients, feel like a large caring family. If you miss a class, they call you out of concern to see if you are OK. If you have a question they get back to you that day. And if you have an injury they constantly modify their exercises to accommodate you. If you want amazing results and to feel like you have finally found a place where working out and eating healthy no longer feels like a chore than Arena Fitness is your new workout "home."

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Eric Kim

I used to work out semi-privately with Stacey but after my 2nd kid was born, I completely stopped and before I knew it, almost two years flew by without me stepping into a gym once. My eating habits were, lets say, less than ideal so - surprise, surprise - I found myself weighing the most I had ever been in my life. Between not fitting into a lot of my clothes and my doctor telling me my all my numbers were too high, I finally decided I needed to do something drastic to make a change. I remembered seeing the TakeDown Challenge when I used to work out at Arena and decided I had to give it a shot. The TDC was great because they gave you all the tools to succeed -- the recipes, the precise food plan, the nutritional charts, the daily journal - and as long as you followed the course laid out for you, it was pretty simple. The real challenge, of course, was how to avoid falling off the wagon, but for me the competition element of the TDC along with the weekly accountability of the weigh-in was exactly the kind of incentive I needed. Stacey was great at managing expectations but also being a constant source of advice and inspiration. Losing two pounds after the first week didnt feel like a big accomplishment but I kept my head down and before I knew it, two pounds turned to four pounds, four pounds turned to six, and by the end of the 4 weeks, I had lost 12 pounds! Not satisfied with just losing 12 pounds and wanting to keep the momentum going, I signed up for the TakeDown Lifestyle which wasnt a hard transition at all. I still stuck to the plan Stacey outlined for me, still kept my check-ins with her, and it all just became part of my lifestyle, pun intended! The great thing about TDL is that its sensible and reasonable - you can have your cheat days to keep you sane and it really is about making better eating choices and habits, hopefully for the rest of your life. If youre someone who is looking to make a change and get healthier, I would highly recommend the TDC and TDL - what have you got to lose, other than dropping those pounds?!?!

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Lior Dar

All my life I have been struggling with working out and being healthy. I hated working out so I just decided why even do it, and then when I finally gave it a shot at a big gym like LA Fitness with a friend, I got reminded why I hated it so much. Way too busy.. smelly, machines are busy, staff doesn’t give you attention, people stare at you.. it was just not for me. Finally a few months ago after searching for a solution that I could stick with I found Arena Fitness and I cannot tell you how blessed and lucky I feel.. It is by far the BEST workout facility with the BEST staff anybody could ask for.. they are knowledgeable, they care about your health! They want you to succeed, they believe in you, and they will make it happen for you if you are committed. All you have to do is show up and I promise you that you will go back. At Arena Fitness it is small group workouts with up to 12 people or so or you could schedule or semi private (up to 4 people i believe) or a private workout. The staff is incredible.. Daniela, Jonathan, Will, Phillip, Joe, Max, Stacy.. AMAZING!! I started a few months ago thinking I would go about 3 times a week and I find myself going 5 to 6 times a week! Give it a shot! they offer a $20 week trial. It is so worth it, and their monthly plans are affordable for the great support and workout that you get. I highly recommend Arena Fitness to anybody looking to get healthy. No matter what your level is, you will feel welcomed, supported, and they will work with you on anything you need. Thank you Arena Fitness!! Excited about my journey ahead:)

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Nicole Bolisay

I really cant say enough great things about this gym. Before finding Arena Fitness, truth be told, I was never a devoted "workout" person. I have previously been a member of big box and small local gyms and everything in between. My monthly membership dues elsewhere were basically charity. Then I found Arena Fitness and it truly changed my lifestyle. They make it as easy as possible to stay committed to your health goals. With easy online class sign ups, a wide variety of class times to fit any schedule, motivating "kickstart" nutrition and exercise challenges, and an amazing staff that helps encourage the proper mindset - Arena truly stands above the rest. Every trainer inspires and supports me in all my nutrition, exercise and overall health goals. Perhaps most importantly, the trainers ensure that you move well - proper form is always their highest priority. This is critical for improved results with fewer injuries. The group classes and personal training sessions are always challenging and motivating, and (dare I say it...) fun. Class sizes are small and the level of individual attention is high. I feel a true camaraderie here amongst trainers and other clients - theyve become my friends whom I look forward to working out with every day. Although you cant put a price on health and wellness, Arena is great value for everything you get. Sent from my iPhone

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