Matador Performance Center — Local services in Pasadena

I've had memberships to all the big-name gyms in so cal over the last twenty years hoping one would be better then the last, but I was never satisfied. It was always the same old crowded, hot, dirty place with uninterested staff and managers who don't seem to care about you once you've signed the contract. I finally found Matador Performance Center through a friend and have been training here for the last 5 years and plan to stay. I can honestly say this is the BEST and the most WELL-RUN gym that I've ever been to. No doubt it is because the owner is always on the premises and oversees operations. He is constantly making upgrades and improvements...even when it doesn't appear to be needed. The facility is extremely clean, modern, and has a motivating feel to it. A nice variety of new machines, free weights, cardio and exercise equipment. The mutual respect and camaraderie between the owner, the trainers, and the clients is obvious and refreshing to see. Each time I visit, my trainer makes me feel right at home and hands me a clean, white, Downey- fresh workout towel. What other gym does that?? I have had 3 different trainers here and they all have a passion about health and fitness and seem to truly care about my personal fitness goals and helping me reach them. It's also nice that they have never coerced or pressured me into training beyond what my budget and schedule allows. No long- term or complicated contracts either. I truly look forward to working out here as...

A friend of mine from work introduced me to this place. She was getting trained by a personal trainer at the time. She recommended me for a visit of the facility and see it for myself. I hesitated sign up because of my physical disability. I was afraid how other people would look at me. it took me awhile to finally made an appointment and it has been the best thing I have ever done for myself.

The facility is very well equipped with a wide range of top notch machines design to fit all fitness levels. The overall look of the facility is great, I love the sleek, industrial looking set up of the building itself but at the same time retain a fun looking pop art kind of feel to the facility. It's fun and vibrant.

Matador was able to pair me up with a personal trainer to work with my disability. Training sessions were custom designed to meet my fitness level. It's been awhile since I first started here. I went from a size 4 to a size 0. I'm eating healthier and I'm definitely happier and stronger than I ever was before I made the life style changes. It's been a bless to find this place and I would highly recommended to anyone and everyone.

If Matador was a gift, I would definitely wrap it up and give it to everyone I know and tell them "Here, I want you to have this!" This place is SICK!!! I'm giving it...

My name is Erick and I'm one of the Personal Trainers here at Matador Performance Center. My clients absolutely love this place!They've gotten great results training in this facility. MPC is the perfect gym if you want to take your fitness to the next level! The gym welcomes people from all populations. There is a positive atmosphere and they always play great music through the speakers, but the heart of this gym is the training staff. Trainers are extremely professional and well-educated. If you are looking for personal trainer, this is the place to hire one. We have state of the art equipment including Olympic Stations, Kettlebells, Power Racks, Sleds, Battle Ropes, medicine balls, Free Weights, and cable machines. We also have a heavy bag, uppercut bag, doubleend bag, and a water bag if you are interested in doing some boxing. There is continuous upgrades that keep the facility up-to-date and clean. Overall this is my favorite gym in Pasadena because I get the best workouts here. Stop by next time you are in the area and ask to schedule a free...