Lift Society — Local services in Los Angeles

Full disclosure: I've never thought of myself as a particularly athletic person, and I've always found fitness classes a little intimidating, but I'm so glad that I decided to check out the weight lifting classes at Lift Society anyway. The owners and all of the coaches genuinely care about their members, invested in both our fitness journeys as well as establishing a sense of community within the gym. Classes are small and the instructors keep a watchful eye on everyone, correcting your form as needed. And nobody at Lift Society is going to give you a hard time if you need to modify an exercise; while they encourage you to add weight if you can they also understand that everyone has different limits and they trust you to know what's best for your body.

Speaking of bodies, since coming to Lift Society I've noticed real changes in mine, both appearance-wise as well as ability-wise. I've been a member for years now, and every time I'm able to add weight to a previous personal best I feel so empowered, which isn't a feeling I've ever associated with exercise until Lift Society. Their program has really clicked with me in more ways than one, and I heartily recommend checking them out if you're looking for a great weight lifting-based training experience.

(Parking tip: the parking lot at the Hollywood location can get crowded but if you come earlier in the morning you won't...

It’s been so long now I can’t remember exactly when I first joined Lift Society but it was the best decision I ever made!

Returned to a full 3x/week about a year ago, after some injuries and a knee replacement. Had a hard time making the am classes due to insomnia (menopause and injuries are no joke, ladies!) so now mix up my workouts between mornings in Hollywood with Matt or eves in Santa Monica (closer to my office) with Joey.

I’ve always hated workouts that leave you feeling like a gerbil on a wheel. These workouts make you feel strong and with that growth in muscle (and bone density and increased metabolism…), the lbs just seem to melt away. Between clothes fitting better and just feeling stronger, being stronger, I feel great!

The key here is small class size. The trainers know you, know your issues - for example, I wasn’t able to get the bar on my back for the last year due to injuries & am cautious with certain knee-affecting exercises post-replacement and so they are in tune with that and always offer adjustments or alternatives which work for me. But damn it feels so good to be able to do a proper back squat again!

I’ve watched Lift Society grow from the original Hollywood location to four and am so proud of what they’ve accomplished! Also so grateful I found...

One of the best decisions I've made in my life thus far was joining these guys. I have struggled to consistently work out for years, and after about a year and a half of being with these guys, I have become not only more knowledgeable about working out, but It's turned into my routine. The owners Dylan and David are accommodating and helpful, and this is further reflected by their awesome instructors who are equally so. I have never had an instructor in this class I didn't like.

A bit of a warning though: They are here to help you, but a lot of the effort is really on you still. They are excellent mentors and motivators but you really get what you give when it comes to this class (or just working out in general) and the first month will be brutal if you're like me and haven't really worked out before. But when you really get into the motions of everything, you start realizing that you can do far more than you thought you could. The work and exhaustion is just the cost of becoming stronger and I personally enjoyed the challenge eventually.

In short: Worth the money and time, If you have a rough time starting your workout journey or just need some structure, Lift Society is the...