The Strength Shoppe (Echo Park/DTLA Studio) — Local services in Los Angeles

I LOVED my time at the Strength Shoppe (and since I've moved out of state, I can only hope I find another place of similar quality).

I was brand new to strength training when I started my workouts here, and had a lot of questions about whether it was right for me. Melinda totally put me at ease with both her knowledge and her very caring, personalized attention to my body's specific needs - I could immediately sense that I was in good hands, and that this was a very different experience from most workouts.

After Melinda set up a plan for me, I worked with Andi who was awesome... fun and inspiring, and always attuned to what I needed, when adjustments were necessary.

Our bodies have different needs at different times, and having the personalized guidance from experts who you trust is so important.

It was hard to believe that just a once-a-week workout could make such a difference... but I very quickly noticed I was stronger (could lift water jugs without straining), my body was leaner, and I had more energy.

This is an amazing, effective, and fun workout, and perfect for the busy person who wants to make the most of your time AND prioritize your self care. Highly...

I would prefer NOT to exercise if given a choice, and I also need a workout that is gentle and safe. This gym is the perfect solution for exercise. The personal trainers at this gym are exceptional. I know my trainer is there to keep me safe but also push me hard so I get the most out of my workout. I have worked out with Neil, Jazzy, and Melinda. The food sensitivity testing and nutrition coaching really helped me control the inflammation in my body. In this regard, The Strength Shoppe is not just a gym or just personal training or just nutrition coaching, it's a one-stop "shoppe" to take care of your body the right way-- from the inside, out. The approach is about health first and foremost, but after working out at this gym for years now, I can also say, I not only love the way I feel, I love the way I look, too. It's not the typical gym experience, but it's perfect if you're looking for a personal trainer. They have a location in Pasadena as well as Echo Park so that is convenient when I'm closer to Pasadena. I highly recommend trying a workout at this gym...once you try it, you won't want to do...

I’ve been strength training with Melinda at The Strength Shoppe in Echo Park for the past few years and all I can say is that she is a joyful and passionate teacher who makes working out a pleasure. I’ve never been a “gym” gal and my work schedule is pretty nuts- when I showed up for my first session, I was intimidated by the machine, but within minutes, Melinda’s expertise and thorough explanations of how the work out would benefit me and why and how each machine would make a difference, settled me and got me so excited to begin. Knowing that I can show up once a week, have a satisfying, effective full body strength training workout and feel great afterwards is perfect for me and all of the trainers I’ve worked with at the Strength Shoppe are kind and incredibly knowledgable about this slow-motion workout, and the special physical therapy machines they use...