The 12 - South Coast Metro — Local services in Costa Mesa

The 12 Irvine has been incredible. The gym is cleanly and neat, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful, and the workouts are tough and always exciting. I signed up in June of this year and have already seen incredible results. I’ve always struggled with being consistent with my works outs but having the structure in the class is why I’ve been able to be more successful!

The 12 focuses on HiiT training so the workouts can be pretty intense. However the coaches there just want your best effort so if you are just starting to workout and need some time to build your strength and endurance I would still recommend their classes. The group environment makes it less intimidating and the coaches are motivating throughout the class!

If you sign up for membership you get access to every one of the classes they offer, which includes a variety of different start times, 2 separate locations(Costa Mesa & Irvine),

Classes are unlimited so me and my husband try To make it a routine to go M-F and just start our day working out!!

COVID GUIDLINES: You do have to wear a mask upon entry and take a temperature test. **You do NOT have to wear your mask while you work out // However ever station is adequately spread out so you have enough space.

As long as you bring an extra towel to wipe down any equipment that you use you’re all set! AND they provide each member a sanitized spray bottle before each workout.

The price is $189/month so it is significantly more than your average gym but I would totally recommend trying it since they offer a free trial class! It’s no pressure to sign up afterwards at all either, but definitely worth going if you also struggle to get creative with your workouts and have a hard time being consistent with them like me! Haha

And Shoutout to my trainer Uli in the 9AM Mon-Fri slot! He is also a big reason why I’ve enjoyed the 12 so much and why I continue to see results every week!! I’ve worked with Nicole at the 12 , and just recently Dana from the Costa Mesa location for yoga on sundays and they’re both...

The 12 Review

I started going to the 12 in June. They we were running a monthly special(not available anymore) so after doing my free trial class I immediately signed up. The regular price comes in at $189/month which sounds steep but I believe it’s totally worth it based on the results I’ve seen already. Since joining I’ve lost 10lbs, shed body fat and also built muscle mass. They provide a pretty cool InBody machine at each studio to measure all of these things and keep track of your progress.

They offer many different time slots throughout the day to meet scheduling needs that every member has access to and the membership carries over to both locations(Irvine & Costa Mesa). This is a HiiT focused workout program that is always fresh and new no matter how long you’ve been attending classes. Every trainer that I have worked with is awesome. They are very motivating and open to teaching you on the spot. Even though it is a group workout class they make it feel very personal every workout.

COVID GUIDELINES: They require a mask when entering the building and before you can fully enter they do take your temperature. They also require two towels, one for yourself and one for any equipment you use throughout your workout. Sanitizing spray bottles are provided so that you can wipe down equipment before moving on to the next station of the class.

All in all the price is definitely higher than your average gym. But at the 12 you get awesome workout routines provided and explained every day, awesome trainers who are there to help you with whatever your fitness goals are, and a variety of different classes and time slots that are easy to schedule with their very own app.

To this day I’m in the best shape I’be ever been in and I couldn’t have done it...

As much I'd like to rave about this gym after being a loyal and consistent member for 4 months now, they recently put a bad taste in my mouth. Nothing on the trainers (they're amazing), but their admission policy. I wanted my boyfriend to come and experience the same intensity and awesomeness that I've been thriving on and I figured why not just do the two complimentary sessions that the website touts, no strings attached. Nowhere does it say you have to be a 'local' to be able to attend on the website or advertisements. Heck, my coworker that works out with me is from LA County, do they deny him membership? Nope. Doesn't make any sense. Would only allow him to put a card on file to let him take a session- only to force him to sign up for a drop in ($25, which is a 1/4 of my monthly membership fee) or buy a package. I feel like we were lied to. Not only did the 12 lose a potential client, but they also lost a loyal client that won't be renewing anymore.

EDIT: Josh the manager called me personally and apologized for the miscommunication and amended the situation. Thank you Josh for being such a great owner and taking responsibility of your business...