Trainers in Santa Monica

“I came to Elevate after a major skiing accident with multiple complicated fractures in my leg. The care and incredible therapy I have received and worked on over the last year with Dr Kyle and the other therapists at Elevate have been incredibly life saving to me. The care is personalized. One on one with your Doctor of PT. My recovery would never have come along this far after a year without the professionalism and incredible therapy- which required hard work- without Elevate. I am a former marathon runner and athlete so it was very important to me to work hard with the best after a freak ski accident. Elevate has been a major factor in my recovery and I am so thankful for their amazing positive support and pushing me to get back to the best I can be.“

“Earlier this year, I decided to start taking my health more seriously. Like many out there with demanding jobs, I often find myself feeling too exhausted after work to work out. I finally decided to invest in private training sessions at The Study and I am so glad that I did! The Study is situated in a clean, spacious location and is even equipped with a cold tub and sauna! As someone who spent years paying for gym memberships at major health club chains, I am thrilled to have made the switch to The Study, an independently owned and operated studio that focuses on personal, customized training. The trainers helped keep me accountable for my fitness goals and customized a program that accommodated my work schedule. Alexander is a knowledgable and professional instructor who seems truly invested in the progress of his clients. He has a deep understanding of exercise physiology, and is skilled at developing workout plans that maximize results and gradually build in intensity over time. My sessions with him are always challenging yet fun. On top of that, he is pleasant to be around and easy to talk to. I always look forward to my sessions with him and I cannot recommend him enough! The Study also recently expanded their offerings to include electromyostimulation (EMS) workouts, which involve wearing a suit with built-in electrodes that target and stimulate specific muscles while you exercise. I was initially reluctant to try this out, but after completing a session led by Karen, I can say it was a unique and interesting adjunct to conventional strength training. Karen was friendly & enthusiastic and I hope to have more sessions with her in the future. I am very pleased with the progress I have made since starting at The Study. I feel stronger and more confident with each session, and give my unreserved recommendation!“

“Wonderful and detailed teacher! She's patient, nice and gives you a killer workout. Highly recommend!“

“Shevi is a true healer (and one of the most amazing people). For me this has been life changing. Shevi gets to the root of what's causing the issues in your body (working a lot with the fascia), she also helps heal and strengthen every aspect of your body. What I wasn't expecting was the emotional release that comes in each session, we hold trauma and emotions in our fascia and so of course working with it acts as a major release. Shevi teaches you what to do on your own to continue the strengthening at home and deepening the transformation. I can't tell you the difference I have seen in every part of my body. I broke my foot and came to Shevi for rehab and for other issues in my body and it's been incredible. My fiancé also sees her now and it has changed his body immensely. He's an athlete and had multiple issues that weren't healing until Shevi began working her magic. His fascia was very tight (we could hear it popping as she worked on him) and his results have been miraculous. This is great for anyone who is an athlete, physically active or who needs physical rehab, this is your place. You won't stop coming once you start.“

“I've been training with Jason for about 10 months now and could not recommend a trainer more highly. Started at gym, then transitioned to in-home training. He created a custom program for just what I needed. He's helped me reach my goals and helped me stay consistent in my training as my strength and goals evolve. Very glad I found him. Highly recommend.“

“I've been working with Aaron for multiple months now and he's completely unleveled not only my body but my mind with his vestibular exercises and more. His workouts are mind blowing. Like a physical therapist meets trainer meets emdr practitioner. Check him out!“

“I've been going to Jen for personal training for 2 years now. She is absolutely amazing! She listened to what my goals were and personalized a plan just for me. Over the past 2 years my goals have changed and she has adjusted the workouts for me. She also helps me with my dieting and meal plan and adjusts things according to me. She's helped me maintain a better, happier and healthier lifestyle!“

“Highly recommended! I had the puppy blues and was completely overwhelmed with where to start and what to do. Our puppy was very difficult to walk, biting, and all around puppy-like (of course!) but it was leaving me overwhelmed. We signed up for Puppy Kindergarten and it made a huge difference. By the end of the session you have all the tools you need to keep the training going on your own. For me, it was helpful to have accountability with the class environment. It also helped me reframe the way I saw her and all my frustrations. After all, she's just a puppy and she didn't know what I wanted her to do! She can now do sit, down, come, and loose leash walk with minimal guidance from me. It's a huge turnaround in a very short amount of time. Thank you, Tracy!“

“I've been going to BFT Santa Monica for ~3.5 years and have nothing but great things to say. The programming is fun, constantly changing, and a great combination of lifting, cardio, and agility. The community / trainers are awesome, supportive, and engaging. The results speak for themselves - I'm in some of the best shape of my life and never thought I would look forward to the gym (yes, even cardio days) as much as I do now! Thanks BFT for being such a positive force and changing my body, mind, and life!“

“I took Natasha’s 5pm class on Wednesday and it was awesome! She has such good energy, great cues that made me adjust and feel the burn more. It was a great way to end my night!“

“Angel is awesome. I walked out after a 50 min session feeling elevated. Highly recommend her.“

“Dr. G is great! The staff is very organized! Everyone is very helpful! I would definitely recommend.“