The Gym Venice — Local services in Los Angeles

Tl;dr: If you live with pain, come to the Gym in Venice and meet with Kris and Amir. They will heal you and help you get your life back.

I came to Kris, the owner of The Gym with what little hope I had left.

4 spinal surgeries had left me with 4 straight years of chronic pain. A 5-10 min walk was the max for my movement and forget about weight lifting entirely. In fact, that's what all of the surgeons and neurologists told me to do. No more weights, try to live the best life you can within your new normal.

So I came to Kris with all of this and he said the first thing we're going to do is have you work with Amir.

Amir is a physical therapist unlike any I have met before. His gift lies in his empathy. In his ability to listen to you and feel the pain you feel to then know where and how to treat you.

"Amir has healing hands." That is a quote from one of his other friends/patients and it is 100% true.

Amir broke down years of knots and tension and poor circulation. He helped the muscles breathe again and the inflammation to slowly reduce.

In a month I was walking without a limp. In 3 months I was walking 2-3 times a day for upwards of 10 mins. In 5 months I was walking over 20 mins.

My pain started to relent to the joy I felt in having my life slowly come back to me.

Amir has trained and healed professional bodybuilders, martial artists, the Iranian Olympic Powerlifting Team and a busted up 45 year-old dad who can now pick up his son without pain.

I see Amir every week. He is a dear and trusted friend. I am training with Kris and lifting weights again for the first time in over 4 years. It's incredible.

If you are in pain come to the Gym in Venice and meet with Kris and Amir. They will help you.

I cannot thank them enough for all they have done for...

There is a new gym in town. It is called simply and appropriately “The Gym –Venice” A light, airy and spacious gym, with a full complement of the most advanced and “top of the line” fitness equipment: machines, free weights, aerobic trainers etc. Facilities for massage, physical therapy and yoga too. And uniformly friendly and welcoming as well. This is no “Spandex mill”.

Founder/owner/chief personal trainer Kris Herbert is a young, highly competent and committed expert whose knowledge of anatomy, neuromuscular, orthopedic, even nutritional concerns and the metabolic processes which underlie them is astounding, on par with that of sports physicians. His cohort of supervised trainers are of that caliber. He is so personable, warm, perceptive and empathetic he can even tell how you’re feeling on a given day and tailor your appropriately intensive workout to that. You leave there of a given day: trained!

His is a true communitarian ethic, he really wants to improve the health, fitness and perforce the happiness of the population, one client at a time. I know that sounds excessive: believe it! Prices are competitive, but with some “wiggle room” amongst various programs.

I am a new client. I couldn’t be more thrilled. Kris has created the motto of the place: “Gain Control of Your Body”. I have amended that to (Re)Gain Control of Your Body. Why? Because I am an 80 year old former collegiate fencing champion, who, as a writer, have been far too lax of late. I feel like I’m getting my body back. Shape: strength, endurance, flexibility, even mood. And the latest findings show that increased muscular strength in older folds significantly forestalls mortality and reduces by 31% the incidence of cancer. Flock there! You’ll thank me...

I've been a dedicated member of the Gym for the past two years - it got me out of the Covid rut -and I can confidently say it has been an exceptional experience. Here are a few reasons why I love this gym:

Darian, My Personal Trainer: Darian is, without a doubt, the best trainer I've ever had. His expertise, motivation, and personalized approach have significantly improved my fitness journey. He tailors each session to my needs, ensuring that I am always challenged and progressing. Darian's encouragement and knowledge make every workout both effective and enjoyable.

Fantastic Equipment: The gym is equipped with state-of-the-art machines and a wide variety of free weights. Whether you're into strength training, cardio, or functional fitness, the Gym has everything you need. The equipment is always clean, well-maintained, and readily available, which makes working out here a pleasure.

Ample Parking: One of the most convenient aspects is the ample parking available. I never have to worry about finding a spot, which makes getting to my workouts stress-free. This is a huge plus, especially in a busy city like Los Angeles.

Overall, the Gym has exceeded my expectations in every way. The combination of an outstanding trainer like Darian, top-notch equipment, and hassle-free parking makes it the perfect place to achieve your fitness goals. I highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for a supportive and well-equipped environment to...