★ 5

I have only been twice so far. Both classes have been amazing! I received high energy and great encouragement from my instructors throughout the workout. It was a great relief, when it can sometimes be nerve-racking trying a new gym/class. Will definitely be back!

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★ 5

Training Mate is awesome and has the best coaches and front desk people. Everyone who goes there is very nice and everyone treats each other like family. I love Training Mate!

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★ 5

So much fun and a really good workout. Super friendly trainers and great vibe.

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★ 5

Training Mate is my new favorite hobby. The facility is clean and spacious; the music is great and not too loud; and there is a range of ages in the classes. Also, I am in much better shape now than I was 3-4 months ago.

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★ 5

Loved Casey’s class so much!! My first class!

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★ 5

Mark was great! Awesome coach and so friendly too! Dylan at the front desk was also great! Can’t wait to come back!

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★ 5

This is the best workout! It’s hard but achievable and always different so you won’t get bored. All the instructors are energetic and upbeat but also not too much. Love the vibe and music! Very welcoming crew. Love going and really feel Like it’s my favorite cardio workout in LA.

I used to go to the studio city location (and took classes with OG crew and Luke) and now when I visit, I come when I can. Miss this place SO much. Open a training mate in Napa :)

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★ 5

Great staff, energetic coaches, and I always leave feeling like I got an excellent workout!

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★ 5

Awesome place highly recommended great coaches what a great team and good vibes
Thanks Dustin/mylee for the recommendation

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★ 5

Loved training here!

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★ 5

Love training mate! All the trainers are awesome --so much fun working with Emary. 10/10 energy. Would highly recommend!

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★ 5

This gym is amazing. Perfect for a couples workout or solo workout. The staff is super friendly and the work out includes a little but of cardio and weights and abs.

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★ 5

Great coaches, great community, great facility

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★ 5

It’s been a wonderful experience. I lost my home due to the fires and have been welcomed with open arms.My sincere thanks to Training Mate

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★ 5

Warren is a great instructor , confident , knowledgable and friendly , he made my first time back in awhile very welcoming.

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★ 5

Training Mate Santa Monica is hands down one of the best workout spots around. The energy here is unreal—fun, high-energy, and super welcoming from the second you walk in. The instructors know how to push you while keeping things light and fun, so you actually enjoy the challenge.

The workouts are tough but never boring, mixing strength, cardio, and functional training in a way that keeps you coming back. But what really makes this place special is the community—everyone is supportive, friendly, and just here to have a good time while getting stronger.

If you’re looking for a workout that’s as fun as it is effective, with great people and zero intimidation, Training Mate is the spot.

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★ 5

This place is awesome! The classes are challenging and the instructors are incredibly motivating. I always leave thinking I got a great workout.

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★ 5

TM Tuesdays are my favorite tradition with my friends. This class is a great workout but also a great community!

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★ 5

Great workout and all around great vibes - Chelsea and Luke are awesome!!!!!! Austin, Tyler, Alex and Emary are all great as well! Wish there were 6 stars! Clean facilities!!

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★ 5

Classes are a ton of fun and the trainers are great!

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★ 5

I’ve been working out at Training Mate almost every single day for the past week and this is by far my favorite workout class! First of all, the instructors are so friendly and would remember your name, talk to you and help you during the workout session even though it’s a group workout, and they will always be waving you hello or goodbye! It seems like such a great community and they have happy hour too! Their HIIT workouts not only help me get my cardio in, but also helps me work on building muscle throughout my entire body. I also love that they embed core workouts at the end of each session, and the sessions are focused on upper body, lower body, or full body, depending on the day. Even though I don’t know anyone personally, I’ve already said hello to several people taking the class together because the friendly environment of Training Mate encourages you to support one another and give each other high-fives! I am really motivated by other fit people of all ages who come out to train. This is going to be a game changer for me and I am ready to feel like I’m getting stronger.

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★ 5

This studio is so approachable and Friendly. You feel part of the community as soon as you sign up. Space itself is clean, Equipment is in good shape, and it’s just a really fun, fast effective workout that’s easy to do on a consistent basis. It’s customizable for any fitness level and while they will challenge you, they’ll never push you to do something you’re uncomfortable with. Everyone is welcome and encouraged, which is great. Maxx is especially awesome. I highly recommend!

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★ 5

The workouts are both challenging and motivating, striking the perfect balance to push you without feeling overwhelming. The class structure makes the time fly by, keeping things engaging from start to finish. The instructors provide clear, concise instructions and keep track of time for you, making it easy to stay focused on your workout. A fantastic experience all around!

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★ 5

Luke is a mad man! Love this gym.

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★ 5

If laughing burned calories, I’d be shredded just from the trainers alone. Luckily, the workouts here actually *do* burn calories—and they’re so fun, I forget I’m basically being tricked into exercising. The music is always on point, and the energy is so high. If you want to get fit, have a blast, and maybe develop a slight addiction to working out, this is the place. Highly recommend!"

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★ 5

One of my favourite workouts.
It’s so much fun and they have the best trainers!

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★ 5

Training mate is my favourite part of everyday. Best vibe, best workouts and best trainers. Feels like a second home I love it so much!!

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★ 5

Training Mate is hands down my favorite workout class! The instructors are incredible, always motivating, energetic, and fun. The format keeps things exciting and challenging, so I never get bored, and I always feel like I’m getting an effective workout in. The studio is also super clean and well-maintained, which makes the experience even better.

It’s the perfect class to do with friends or your partner, it’s such a great mix of tough but fun. Plus I feel stronger, more toned, and always leave feeling accomplished. A special shoutout to Luke, he’s an amazing trainer and a big part of why we keep coming back. Can’t recommend Training Mate enough!

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★ 5

Love going to Training Mate! It’s the best workout and everyone is so friendly.

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★ 5

Great trainers, fabulous workout!

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★ 5

First time at Training Mate! Having an extensive fitness background, I was pleasantly surprised how clean, new and well kept the studio was (you don’t see that often). Luke was a great instructor and hype man who kept the energy up and made the workout fun. Love the format and atmosphere as the class went by fast. Highly recommend.

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★ 5

Absolutely love this place, beautiful and super clean studio, great staff and awesome workouts!!! I can’t stay away 🥳 showers in locker rooms, hiit style workout but super fun!

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★ 5

I was there for my first time today. The workout was good - not so hard that it wasn't fun, but I was exhausted at the end. Casey was great - he explained everything well, and was so positive.

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Best gym community in Santa Monica! People are so welcoming and the workouts are approachable, but hard!

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★ 5

Great energy and beautiful studio!

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★ 5

This place is amazing… the staff, manager, trainers, and everyone involved is so friendly and welcoming. This place has community and a hard workout combined into one place. Good vibes only here!

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★ 5

Training Mate literally changed my life. Because of TM Santa Monica, specifically, I became a 6 days a week morning workout guy and got into the best shape of my life. It's a truly amazing workout with amazing energy and motivation from the best trainers in Los Angeles - Casey, Alex, Tyler, Max to name a few. Jeff as manager and leader is always encouraging us to come back and be a part of this incredible community. I Absolutely LOVE TRAINING MATE SANTA MONICA!

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★ 5

Come for the workout, stay for the community! Prior to joining TrainingMate I was bouncing between studios on Classpass. After finding Trainingmate in 2021, I have not had any desire to look elsewhere. Incredibly clean space with a friendly staff and effective workout. Can't recommend enough!

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★ 5

Best workout in LA! I’ve never been stronger or laughed harder. SAMO is my favorite location by far. The team is incredible, space is big and bright, and I jump out of bed to go to class every day.

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★ 1

Please advise there is active construction on main street, get here early as parking is tight.

I withdrew my initial review regarding this establishment because I don’t find anything wrong with this company rather than the Manager whom I dealt with personally. The gym is nice and every other employee was professional/friendly.

In regards to my negative/unprofessional experience with the Manager Jeff at this Santa Monica location I am handling separately.

Happy 2025

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★ 5

Chelsea brought great energy to the class! Nothing better to inspire us to give it our all, sweat it up, and leave with a sense of accomplishment!!

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★ 5

Awesome HIIT workout space. Love every class! The instructors are knowledgeable & motivating. Highly recommend this fitness adventure

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★ 5

Always a great experience. Love everyone who works here.

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★ 5

Welcoming environment with a hard workout that you can do at your own pace! They knew our names right away and were super friendly.

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★ 5

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Or so they say. To me, on my personal health journey, Training Mate has been invaluable. It starts with availability - they have a class schedule that fits my work/life schedule. Then, the front desk team immediately makes you feel at home. Sometimes the hardest part is just showing up and the front desk team always makes you feel like you're at the Cheers bar. Then, the trainers are all second to none. I've worked out at Orange Theory, Barry's, Basecamp and Circuit Works and no one has a list of trainers like TM. Max, Alex, Casey, Josiah, Emery, etc are all fantastic. The secret is that they all bring incredible energy, while at the same time, helping you stay focused and on form. Too many trainers will neglect form or provide tips to maximize each individual workout. But - they're all so amazing that they provide motivation to keep coming back day after day - which is really the secret to a health journey. The vibes are so solid that the classes, to me, are little communities. Everyone seems to be a good person, friendly and fun. And finally - the manager, Jeff, is one of kind. He's always available for you and manages a wonderful crew.

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Josiah’s thunder down under class was great!

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★ 5

Really enjoyed class here! Beautiful and clean studio (very open which I find is a rarity in the city). Enjoyed Josiah's class a lot! Kind people and welcoming vibe at the studio, too! Highly recommend.

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★ 5

Clean spacious HIIT studio with great instructors with fun playlists. 9 different stations x 3 sets at 45 seconds per station. You can modify the workout to your own fitness level. They provide lockers, towels, and water refilling stations.

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★ 5

Great HIIT workout! Instructors take you through all of the moves and are there to guide and provide coaching. The format of 45 seconds on and 15 off keeps the class moving fast and gives variety to the workout.

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I had an amazing time in class today with coach Luke! This is the perfect workout for someone who likes to switch up stations and not get bored. The music was great and they have a nice community at Training Mate.

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★ 5

Training Mate was a great and hard workout and a fun class! Chelsea was absolutely outstanding! Not only did she bring so much energy, fun, and MOTIVATION to the class but from the moment I walked in the door she was the one to greet me (my first time ever there) with a big smile, a wave, a warm welcome, and lots of awesome information of what I was about to experience. She was tops!

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★ 5

You can't go wrong with any Training Mate location. The experience, customer service and workout are consistent throughout the whole franchise. I infinity times infinity recommend Training Mate.

Also, they don't force you to do cardio and aren't drill sergeant types of trainers. You can take the cardio stations out of the workout and tailor it to be more low impact strength training.

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★ 3

I really appreciate that they post their personal training prices online. Most gyms don’t do that and make you come in and have a consultation first before even showing you the prices. There is a private PT room, which is great. I also really liked that folks have the option to purchase packages online and schedule sessions themselves. However, the system doesn’t work properly and shows trainers as available even when they’re not. Additionally, the individual in charge of personal training admin and billing has not been responsive and I’ve been unable to purchase additional sessions and continue training.

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★ 5

Class was fun! Chelsea was encouraging without being pushy. Her instructions were clear, and she brought a high energy, playful vibe to the space. Loved it!

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★ 5

Great studio with awesome trainers. Each trainer has their own style, but all equally help you work hard and complete each exercise with the correct form. Always a great time at Training Mate!

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★ 5

I've been going here a lot over the past year and there are many reasons for it: the workout always challenges me and the trainers also know how to push us, they give individualized attention while looking out for the whole group, everyone is so friendly and kind, even when the workouts are tough (particularly on wednesdays and sundays) they will still make you laugh and motivate you to push til the end. Training Mate is great for physical health and because its so fun and welcoming, its great for mental health too! No one at this gym is pretentious and everyone is cheering one another on - at every level. From the front desk staff to the trainers, literally any and every day of the week. Pro tip: If you like less busy then come at 8am or 9:30. If you want slightly less intensity come in the evenings.

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★ 5

Great workout, good community. I always leave this place feeling better than when I started, not just because of the work out but because staff and instructors are just wonderful; they build a nice community here.

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★ 5

I came here twice to workout through classpass. Great workouts and staff.

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★ 5

My new fave workout spot!❤️‍🔥 I’ve tried many interval classes throughout westside and this studio is consistently amazing🤩 (which is obviously bc it’s Aussie-owned🥳🇦🇺) ..Every single trainer I’ve encountered has been incredible!! They truly exude fun-loving positive energy & passion, in addition to being SO personable as well as encouraging during the workout! (esp when they remember your name and shout it out throughout to praise us - it really is motivating!) ..Also, kudos to the excellent playlists, particularly all the 2000s throwbacks!🥲 (did I mention they support animal charities!?🙏💕)

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★ 5

45 sec on, 15 sec off interval training. Classes do not feel boring and you do feel like you got a workout. Have to park on the street and meter parking is $2.50 per hour.

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★ 5

May be biased, but love this place, the workout and all the staff.

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★ 5

For starters, the space is absolutely beautiful!! And they have the staff to match ;) The front desk team was welcoming and even took the time to show me around the studio. I was so focused on the jokes from the trainer that I didn't even notice burning 600 calories (some from laughing but mostly from the workout). Great workout, phenomenal staff, 100/10 recommend!

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★ 5

Great gym. Friendly staff. Challenging workout.

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★ 4

Sunday morning at 10:30, Chloe, the girl at the front desk, greeted me with lots of smiles and positive energy.
The workout was fun and challenging. There were nine stations, and you spent about a minute at each. You get a small break between each round.
There was a cool-down and some abs work at the end, but there was no warm-up; we jumped straight into the workout.
I suggest coming before class starts and getting on the assault bike for a few minutes, or row a few calories on the rower, just to get your body going. Warm-up is significant and can improve your workout performance so I wouldn't skip it.

Coach Andy was enthusiastic throughout the class and demonstrated the movements well, but there needed to be more thorough technique corrections throughout the course.
When I was there, there were 20+ people with only one coach. It wouldn't hurt to add another coach who can walk around and ensure that athletes move their bodies correctly while performing each movement, especially when working with weights like dumbbells.

The facility is super clean, spacious, and aesthetic. Honestly one of the cleanest gyms I've ever been to. The women's bathroom and showers were spotless. The gym doesn't smell like sweat, and the equipment is brand new.

Parking is a big downside. They have no private parking so you will have to look for street parking, which is near to impossible during weekdays. Lincoln is such a busy street, and most of the time, the meters are occupied. Plus the meters near the gym only give you 40 min parking during the week (free on Sundays).

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★ 5

Instructor was great. Love this gym

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★ 5

I like the high energy and structured fast pace of the workouts. Not rushing but fast enough and you can really push yourself and get motivated to do so. Although I need some modifications, I didn’t feel like I can’t keep up.

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★ 5

Max is the bomb! Always a fun and challenging class. He keeps the music high and our squats low

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★ 5

Get into shape... yup. They make it fun and challenging. Haven't been soar in some of the places in years. Sure feels good. Amazing friendly service as well. "A fun and hard work out"

Time flies as you get in shape.

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★ 5

Training Mate Santa Monica is a great place for group fitness. It is such a fun community. The staff and trainers are all so friendly. They all make you feel so welcomed - no other group fitness makes you feel this way. Love this place so much!

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★ 5

Love the facility and the team is awesome 👌

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★ 5

Great workout!! Street parking was east and the staff was super nice and helpful.

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★ 5

First class back in the studio in a year felt so great!!! I had never taken Jade’s class before and she totally kicked my butt while making us crack up throughout....also loved her throwback playlist so much. Really excited indoor classes are back and the training mate staff continues to make us feel safe while getting our workout in!

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★ 5

This studio is absolutely incredible on every level. I am currently on my second month of unlimited classes because it's one of my favorite workouts I've ever done (and as the owner of a fitness studio I've tried a lot and feel like my standards are pretty high). The trainers are all incredible, I literally cannot even pick one to recommend because I've loved them all so much. The workouts are very athletic, but so fun at the same time. I had a baby 4 months ago and my body has gotten stronger and more toned than I could have ever imagined in this amount of time. The front desk team is stellar, some of the nicest people ever, and the space is so airy and open it makes you feel like you can breath. I cannot recommend this studio more highly. If you live nearby, it's a must. If you don't live nearby, it's worth a drive.

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★ 5

Great atmosphere at this place and the coaches really stirs you to become your best!

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★ 5

Went here for a week when a promotion they were running coincided with my holiday. The staff and trainers were friendly and motivating. The circuit was a nice change of pace from Crossfit, yet let me know that I've been conditioned well for other ways of working out. I really liked that the workout incorporated running without making us go outside, the one way to take something I hate and make it worse:) There's no WiFi which sucked as a traveler, but the CVS across the street has it and the free city public WiFi is available on the same block as the gym if you're desperate (which I obviously was at one point). I'll totally pay for a temp membership next time I'm in town and maybe check out the other locations, too.

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★ 5

I’ve been coming to training mate SAMO since December and I’m back since the re-open. This place is amazing, great vibe, atmosphere and staff. The workout pushes you but allows you to either push harder or back off if you need it. Love the people the most! For those that workout in the morning the showers (2 of them) are great! Towels, hair dryer and great products all provided.

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★ 5

Awesome HIIT workout. The facilities are perfect: clean, spacious, and full of Aussie charm. The trainers are all great, they correct form but do it in a positive way. Everyone from the front desk to the trainers to your fellow mates are sweet, caring, and have your best interests in mind. I have yet to have anything but a wonderful experience at Training Mate.

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