Easton Gym Co — Local services in Los Angeles

When I flew into LA on the way to Hawaii I was looking for a gym I could drop into that would have easy access to barbells and other strength & conditioning equipment.

Photos of this space don’t show a lot so I figure I’ll note that they have a wide variety of machines, and a handful of barbells and associated racks. They also have a surprising amount of machines like stair masters and two free running treadmills (as well as the standard cardio machines). I did not see nor look for rowers or ski ergs, though if my training session needed them I’d focus on the CrossFit or similar facilities.

For those interested, they have a handful of kettlebells with the single heaviest being an ~80.

Of the various gyms close to where I was staying south of Hollywood, Easton looked to be the easiest to access, probably because it’s a standard gym rather than a more specialized fitness facility (like CrossFit, HIIT, or the variety of personal training spaces nearby). They are on the 2nd floor under the metal sign.

A drop-in day pass cost $25. They currently seem to prioritize mask-wearing which is nice.

Note that if you plan to change or shower or carry around more than just a small bag you’ll probably want to...

I am a long-time member of Easton Gym (since 2013!) and have come to know the community quite well. Easton is a gem in Los Angeles and the place where I was able to transform my fitness alongside some of the most knowledgable staff and trainers in the city. Easton's owner Toby and his passionate staff have facilitated a respectful and supportive community over a long period of time where all bodies are welcome, member input is prioritized, and most importantly, re-racking your weights and putting shit back where you found it is the norm! Working out at Easton feels like being part of a long tradition in Los Angeles. Even though the equipment isn't as new or exciting as other places and "it doesn't have air conditioning!" as everyone LOVES to say, nothing beats working out within Easton's beautiful brick walls, amongst vintage windows that catch a refreshing cross-breeze and dumbbells that look like they were carried by strong men in the 1940's. Easton rarely gets frustratingly crowded, and its members overall are simply RESPECTFUL, relaxed, authentic, and make this the type of business you can only find in Los Angeles. I...

New member. It's $89 a month. Nice vibe and location. I didn't find the staff particularly motivated. There's a sign in the cardio room that says "no cell phones" but a girl conversed loudly on her's while walking the treadmill the entire time I was there.

I try to imagine if I worked there, and I walked the cardio room for a minute to clean up or see how it's going and I noticed that all 6 tvs were on CNN. I'd probably say to myself, "people are here to try to get in shape. People are here to try to clear their head and have a better mental outlook. In what capacity do I think, as an employee, that it's an intelligent assessment and decision to leave 6 CNNs on all day broadcasting the worst of everything?" They don't really take it upon themselves to do anything. This is a conversation that on the surface seems petty, but when you dig deeper you really see how pathetic it is. Put on a nature show, put on cartoons, put on a comedy, put on ESPN, there's a million things you can do. You can turn them all OFF. Who puts all six TVs on the same channel anywhere,...