Circuit Works — Local services in Santa Monica

Voted Best Gym 2025 in Santa Monica and it truly is!!!! HIIT is supersonic fun!! Raphael and the whole team are absolutely and utterly incredible from HIIT & private training to Yoga & Pilates. More importantly, the community is so awesome, positive and inspiring, there is just nothing like it. I have always been a workout-holic who prefers to workout or train alone as I think that is serious, but therapeutic personal time to get the job done especially towards a specific goal. And I do have the discipline and perseverance to begin with, so I don't necessarily need the motivation from outside source. I did train for 6 marathons basically alone ( with my dog Choco's help except for runs over 13 miles and with some additional speed work & pointers from a trainer in order to quality for Boston). Now, all that is said and done, and behind me. But then upon discovering CW, I was blown away and inspired by Raphael, the team, and everything in it including the spanking new studio/gym space, which is nicely designed coming from me as a licensed architect. My 14 yr old son has been doing weight training alone for the past year but is ready to train with some help and directions. Here is a clip how he smashed his pushup record to 120 only during the 1st assessment ( not to scare anyone lol). Thanks to Raphael!!!! He has since been even further inspired, and is embraced by Raphael & CW community. Go check it out as I know you will be inspired as well!! The energy there is totally infectious for anyone who needs the motivation or not!!!! Updates: Best HIIT in LA!! As my personal trainer, Raphael also helped me tremendously to cure the neck pain ( pinched nerve) I have been dealing with for the past 6 years ever since my concussion. My nightly pain has gone to a minimum, and I am forever grateful. My son Vale is also seeing amazing results as he is growing into high school. Updates: My neck condition has been improved much further and sustained by even stronger muscles day by day. Sauna & cold plunge 2-3 times a week is definitely assisting on this “miracle healing” ❤️‍🩹 Updates: My home away from home with everything in 1 place from HIIT to Yoga to Pilates to personal training to open gym to sauna & cold plunge to health & wellness. Let me remind you that the studio is stunning with a whole lot of daylighting for personal comfort and wellness. To me, it’s very important to support local, quality small business with a solid, engaging, supportive, &...

I've been frequenting Circuit Works for the past three days, enthusiastically participating in their six-week challenge. Let me share my experience, with the caveat that I haven't explored their other services yet, but everything else has been outstanding.

First and foremost, the coaches and staff here are amazing( Taylor, Logan H, and Raphael) They're not just friendly; they're experienced pros who know their stuff inside out. From day one, they've been guiding me through every exercise, ensuring I've got the proper techniques down pat. It's like having a personal trainer by your side, and that's priceless.

Now, about those HIIT classes - they're a game-changer. Each day, I can see tangible improvements in my performance. It's tough, no doubt, but that's how you know you're pushing yourself to the limit. Plus, the energy in those classes is contagious. You can't help but give it your all.

Cleanliness is a big deal for me, and Circuit Works nails it. The gym is always spotless, and I've noticed they're on top of sterilizing equipment, especially in today's world. What really sets them apart is their advanced technology. That body scan is a game-changer. It checks everything - weight, BMI, body measurements, posture, muscle mass, even balance. It's like having a snapshot of your fitness journey.

In a nutshell, Circuit Works has been a game-changer for me. If you're looking for a gym where you're not just a number, but part of a community that's dedicated to your success, stop by and give them a try. The six-week challenge has only just begun, and I'm already excited about the journey ahead.

Thank you Circuit Works for helping me achieve my fitness goals.

Rocquel...

Overall, really happy to have found this place! Love the HIIT and Pilates classes. The format of the HIIT class is great bc you switch stations often so it keeps me motivated and engaged. The instructors have good energy and are really helpful in making sure your form is correct - especially in Pilates which is a smaller class so you get more 1:1 attention. The facility is also really nice and love that there are so many amenities like sauna, cold plunge, and a body scan.

Reasons I gave 4 stars instead of 5:

-Parking: not great - it’s street parking or you can park at the corner lot where Starbucks is. Either way, it’s tough to find a spot so I normally end up waiting 10-15 mins for parking.

-Yoga: loved the yoga class but you can hear the loud music and instructor from the HIIT class next door which really takes away from experience in my opinion.

-Cleanliness: there isn’t time in between stations to clean equipment and I’m not sure they are actually cleaning in between classes since they are back to back - could totally be wrong about...