Fitness and Fuel LA — Local services in Culver City

A little over a year ago, I discovered Whitney and Byron through Yelp. They offered me a free training session and I immediately clicked with them. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. Over two years ago, I gained a large amount of weight and could not lose it no matter how hard I tried. I felt terribly insecure and overwhelmed trying to navigate fitness alone. Working with Whitney changed everything and in a healthy fashion. I not only lost weight but built muscle. I got stronger and my endurance has become the best it has ever been. I used to struggle in high-cardio workout classes and now I do them without issue. I was the least athletic person in my family and after working with Whitney, I could out-ski them on our winter vacation. Physically - I have improved considerably. I dropped 40.1 lbs going from 182.4 to 142.3. I went from 36.10% body fat to a much healthier 23.60%. I lost considerable inches in every part of my body. I went from having to order the biggest size in a bridesmaid's dress for my cousin's wedding to slipping into a size 6 nearly a year later. My heartburn has also disappeared. The mental relief has been another welcome side-effect of working with Whitney. I have my confidence back. I can fit into all the old clothing that I had given up on. I can push myself to go further and lift more. It's not just a physical weight loss, but a mental relief. Whitney had always been available for me if I have a question regarding nutrition when I'm meal planning. She is filled with solid information regarding the right workout shoes, workout clothes, vitamins, protein powders, etc. I have developed good eating habits and a doable exercise regime. Whitney was adamant about not crash dieting and as a result, I feel like I won't just gain back the weight I lost. I never once felt hungry while listening to her tips. I have been able to enjoy a cheat meal on the weekends or on vacation without the fear that I will binge. The most important part about working with Fitness and Fuel is that Whitney and Byron are completely invested in your transformation. They want you to succeed and they want it to last. They have taught me a new...

I discovered Byron & Whitney after vigorously searching for top-notch personal trainers in Marina del Rey — and I am SO glad I found them! Within just a few hours after emailing, Byron called me to inquire about my fitness goals and tell me how the program works. At the end of our call, he had me fill out a detailed questionnaire to understand my health history, fitness background, past injuries, eating habits, etc. Unlike most personal trainers, Byron took the time upfront to learn about my body and health habits BEFORE signing me on, which put my anxieties at ease.

I spent the next 8+ months working out with Byron 3x week—and it was one of the best investments in my health I’ve ever made. He built a custom workout plan that drove REAL RESULTS. I gained 6.9lbs of muscle, 4” to my chest, and 1.5” to my biceps. I lost 5.9lbs of fat, 2” off my waist, and decreased my body fat by 3.3%. I’ve TRULY never felt more confident in my body.

Beyond the programs, Byron is an amazing communicator. He was always on top of scheduling and accommodated my share of last-minute work conflicts. During our sessions, he kept my form in check to ensure I was learning exercises correctly (and safely). He always made me feel comfortable when I had questions or when I couldn’t quite get a certain exercise down.

Byron & Whitney have built one of the best personal training gyms in Los Angeles. It’s a welcoming environment for all experience levels with top-notch equipment to reach your fitness goals, from free-weights to Pilates to cardio. They also keep the gym space and equipment incredibly clean.

Byron & Whitney are the BEST OF THE BEST! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-tier personal training in Los Angeles. Give them a call. Your body...

I started working with Whitney in early 2024, after many years of battling with an irregular or nonexistent fitness routine (and subsequently poor body image). As someone who did not have a strong foundation in the gym, I was looking for a trainer who could create a bespoke program and help me master form from the ground up.

From day one, Whitney was encouraging, thorough, and helped me feel welcome in an environment that had at one time brought me a lot of anxiety. She was able to diagnose the muscular imbalances that were causing pain, and we set out on a routine that truly transformed my life!

I, like many of us, spend a lot of time working on a computer and my posture really suffered from it. Whitney focused on strengthening and lengthening muscles that were previously pulling my head and shoulders forward, which has reduced a ton of neck & upper back discomfort and improved my posture overall. She also helped me build strength and better muscular balance throughout my lower body and abdomen. Over the 7 months we worked together, I lost 30 lbs of fat and gained 10 lbs of muscle, while also eliminating the lower back pain I had been struggling with for years. I lost 6+ inches from the areas that were causing me the most insecurity, and gained definition in my glutes, shoulders, back and legs.

My time with Whitney recently came to an end after I moved to another part of town, but I would absolutely still be working with her if I could. She and Byron genuinely transformed my relationship with my body, instilled confidence and strength I had not been able to access on my own, and have laid the foundation for me to continue (and even look forward to!) a lifelong...