Iconix Fitness — Attraction in Long Beach

I was working out from home for over 2 years and I decided to try out a new gym. I wanted to find a nice gym that has good classes, instructors and a place with GOOD ENERGY. I am very about being around good, nice, positive people and I was a little nervous checking out Iconix bc it's sooo nice that I was hoping it would be a welcoming environment. Ya know how sometimes ppl can be pretentious.. BUT DEF NOT HERE! Right when I walked in people were saying hi and sooo nice! It was a great sign! I checked out the gym and it is soooo clean, nice, professional, every detail in that gym is done impeccably and well thought out to be WARM, meaning for someone like me that can be intimidated by a new place, people, it is set up where you can really feel comfortable/safe with working out on your own or with people. For ex, there are cardio machines upstairs away from the main floor if you want to do your own thing up there. The owner has done an incredible job being very INTENTIONAL with this space, thinking about every single inch of it (from the actual architecture, workout rooms, amazing rooftop, where machines are placed and he chooses the right people to work there) and making it the amazing place it is today.

The classes are the BEST classes EVER!!!! There is every class you can possibly think of: HIIT, Strength (weights), Yoga, Pilates, Cycle, etc. I have taken most of them and I can 100% say you will get a great workout and you can always go at your own pace. I am really active and the classes are great and challenging, however, I did tear my achilles a few years ago so sometimes I need to take it really slow/light and I'll still take the classes and go at my own slower pace - the instructors will always support you at any level and give you alternatives. BTW ALL THE INSTRUCTORS ARE SOOOOOO amazing, so nice, so welcoming, so attentive!! It's literally a dream to workout in this gym btw. Super nice, good people (the ppl that workout there) and the INSTRUCTORS are not only next level experienced but so amazingly nice, positive and real!

Robin - Teaches several classes StrengthX, HIIT, Yoga, etc. she is sooo amazing!!! Literally an angel from above! She's first off, in great shape, so inspirational to look at! She is so soo soooo nice, attentive, helpful, and knows what she is doing. She makes everyone feel soooo welcome no matter who you are! Her classes are so good too!! You'll feel like HELLLL YAAA I DID THAT!!!! She has so much experience and I love that she always challenges us and supports us at every level! I love the classes and was intimidated to use the machines but I finally wanted to learn! So I booked a session with Robin and she showed me all the machines and made me feel so confident to use everything. I say this bc I am usually a cardio or class type of gal so that whole realm was new to me. I FEEL and LOVE that I feel confident now that I know what I am doing so thank you Robin!!

I really cannot emphasize how amazing these instructors are, it's like taking an hour out of your day and getting a good hit of dopamine - the good healthy kind lol. I love Brittany B HIIT/Strength), Rachel B (HIIT/Strength), Steven R (Spin/Strength), Tyler R (yoga), Peter D (boxing), Torey (Spin) and more I am prob forgetting!!! But yes they're all GREAT!

I'm sharing all of this in detail because this gym really did change my life. I wanted to work on myself and my health: mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and I am so happy that I found a beautiful place that has helped me do all of this. I've met such incredible people and NEW friends (some lifelong now!) thru this gym.

Lastly... I was spending money before on going out, on STUFF, etc. I pulled back on all of that to really invest in myself here to honor myself. My body, my mind, my intentions for myself .. and what you get out of putting in the investment here... is priceless. Putting my health first here has made every part of my life so much better. So yes if you're thinking about joining.. this is your sign (if you got...

Before Olympix, Belmont Shore was in desperate need of a local gym that we could ride our bikes to. Then, the most beautiful gym you've ever seen in your life was built. Olympix takes advantage of its beautiful location with multiple outdoor training areas and beachfront views. It has something for everyone. My mom joined shortly after I did and goes to all of the different classes before work each morning. She loves all the options and raves about all the instructors.

I usually go during the peak hour, yet I've never minded it. Everyone is courteous about letting you get the equipment and space you need. It's an inviting space for all levels of experience.

As a professional athlete, I asked to get set up with a trainer for a couple sessions to check my form after a long break from strength training. I was paired with Holly and never looked back. There is no doubt in my mind that training with her is the best decision I ever made for my athletic career, physical health, and mental health. With the right guidance, the gym is an empowering experience. I came to Holly with a grocery list of imbalances, mobility issues, and personal goals. I will be forever amazed at what we've achieved together. The obvious results are the strength I've gained. The less obvious is the improved way my body feels and moves thanks to her emphasis on mobility first. She allows me to give feedback and make requests. She's a perfectionist, yet we're laughing for the entirety of each training session. I'm a better athlete (and probably person) because of her....

Don't get me wrong; this is a nice gym; however, I recently decided that I'm going to cancel my membership. My biggest issue is this gym closes before its posted hours or closes for random events without communicating it to its members. They closed early this year the Sunday before Halloween and yesterday for a employee appreciation party. Both times I showed up, they were closed, no email, no notification, nothing. The employees will tell you it's a one-time thing; however, this happens with regulatory. As a member, we pay a lot of money for our memberships, and it's unacceptable that we cannot use the facility we are paying for. I mean when did the Sunday before Halloween become a holiday? What other business would close early to have parties for their staff on the member's dime?

I find generally weekends are the worst when it is clear there is no supervision for their staff. Last month they turned the lights off in the locker room before closing time to try and get people out quicker. One time they even unlocked all the gym locks on the lockers five minutes before they closed. Fortunately, no one stole anything from my locker. The staff just does not care and wants to leave precisely at closing time.

It's clear to me that ownership which I happen to like, is not paying close enough attention to what their staff is doing or is trying to staff to the bare minimum. If this were Planet Fitness prices, I would not complain; however, at Equinox pricing this is simply...