Sweat Garage

I’ve been here several times in the last few months and while this place isn’t perfect I must say that as long as I avoid Barry’s class I can deal and get a pretty good workout.
Some of the exercises are awkward and some of the specified equipment for the exercises might not be the most ideal but overall most instructors have been pretty accommodating in regards to modifications.
The restroom was out of service during one of my classes last week. And they still charge a towel rental fee.
Benefits of this place still include hassle-​free parking, clean space, water fountain and lockers (BYOL or leave your valuables at home).

I love SG! Think of it as a ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ workout much like Barrys Bootcamp — with more crossfit style reps.
i’ve been to a number of different classes here with different instructors and all have been fabulous. The class is a good size, and you never feel like you’re struggling for space.
The workout itself can be as difficult as you make it. you’re given speeds to run but you can totally determine how fast you can go on your own. same goes for the floor work, it all depends on how hard you push.
I like the method of workout here as i am a huugggee barry’s fan.

The classes are pretty fun and facility is nice and clean. Front desk is always very friendly and I’m greeted with a smile. My only negative thing to say to the owner is, it’s in bad taste to charge $ 2 to RENT a measly towel that they require you to have. Oh Come on… Bit ridiculous.

Discovered this place via classpass. LOVED IT! Sooo hard but soo good you will literally leave shaking covered in sweat! Derek was an awesome/​motivating instructor; mindful of first timers which is always nice. I will be back!

Class pass review: Great intense workout, very clean and friendly instructors. Regarding the workout, it definitely pushes you out of your comfort zone and cardio is good. I must say however that I have had better HIIT experiences elsewhere in terms of the strength exercises — it could be more varied (circuit training style perhaps?) and more attention could be paid to form. Personally, I find the music far too loud — to the extent that I often but in earplugs, but maybe that depends on the instructor — and it can get hot and stuffy pretty quickly further to the front of the space. Otherwise, great local gym and super friendly staff!

Discovered this place through my class pass subscription.
I went to Derek’s class today and the workout kicked my ass ! I loved it. Will definitely be back again.
The beginning was super tough but once my body warmed up I got a total workout high and kept pushing harder ! The small space can be intimidating since you’re close to everyone else in the class, but it makes the workout a friendly competitive experience, making you less likely to «give up» when it gets tough.

So many of my fitness friends recommended this studio to me but I just can’t get into it. The room is really hot, the workouts are so-​so and I didn’t think the people were that friendly. I gave it several tries (I went to 6 classes) and I am still not feeling it.

So far after 9 days I am hooked! I haven’t done any psychical activity in over a year after pulling something in my back. I woke up one day and realized I had gained 17 pounds. Saw the one week deal for 25 dollars. I said why not! I’m thrilled that I did! so far after 9 days and going 3 times the first week and so far 3 times this week with a proper diet, I have lost 7 pounds. I am now signed up for there 3 month membership and can’t wait to see my body after the 3 months! I highly recommend Derek’s class. As he is an excellent trainer and motivator. he will get you to push yourself but at the same time is very respectful of any injuries or pain you do feel. If it was possible I would give Sweat Garage and Derek 100 stars! If you want an amazing workout and see immediate results this is the place!

One of my favorite studios for HIIT! I always get a hard workout here and I love that its a mix of cardio + strength training. You switch off from the floor workouts (ranges from burpees to weighted shoulder presses to band squats– full body workout!) and cardio on the treadmill (varies from sprints, inclines, backward jogging, etc). They also always switch up the WOD’s so you never have the same workout during the week. I’ve tried a couple of instructors, but I think my favorite is Sarah! She has great energy and I always dig her playlists. She is also great at showing you the different workouts and makes an effort to learn your name. They also have early to late classes so it makes it convenient for your schedule. One last huge plus for me is that they also have a parking lot that they share with the other retail businesses so I’ve never really had an issue with that. The only negative thing that I can say about this place is that I wish they were a little closer to me because it is a hassle to get there from the westside after work :(
Warning– there are no showers here and YOU WILL SWEAT… A LOT.

Love this place! Found out about it on Classpass. The classes are like a combo of bootcamp and crossfit cardio classes. We did running, weight training and abs all in an AMRAP style.
My teacher was really nice, letting us know how the class would go, but he also pushed us really hard.
If you love super intense workouts like I do, this is the place for you!
Pros
It has a super easy to use and free parking garage!
Clean studio
Small class sizes
Teacher helps with form corrections
Great calorie burn
Cons
They don’t have towel service, but require you to bring them to class
No showers

more of a 3.5
**CLASSPASS REVIEW**
1. Parking in the structure around the corner!
In general I LOVE this area (coffee commissary, fatdog, pitfire pizza) so it’s nice to come to a familiar place!
I do the cardio classes so it’s these intervals between weights and running on the treadmill (which I have toa dmit I’m not the biggggest fan of because I hate running haha). You really have to push/​challenge yourself to get the workout you want in 45−50min. It’s definitely a smaller/​boutique area and the people running this place are great and truly friendly.
Trainer/​Teacher/​Coach encouraging, helps your form, and really makes me want to push myself which is not easy because sometimes I really don’t want to sprint but I do when I’m here!

Over a year later and I still love sweat garage:)
There are a lot of classes and the classes are so worth the price! Check out Derek and Jen’s class, but all the trainers are awesome!

My first workout with SG was over Christmas break and I was sure I was going to blow chunks. (I didn’t). It was a tough, fast-​paced workout. Memorable.
Fast-​forward: I just jumped in to their 30 Day Challenge. I’ve taken 2 classes since, and both were challenging and sweaty and although my insides scream NO MORE RUNNING halfway into the workout, I am so excited to see the results.
The instructors are motivating, personal, and helpful. They make sure your form is on point, which is something I really appreciate.
FREE PARKING in a garage, so no excuses there.

I can’t say enough great things about this place. Sweat Garage, the trainers and the staff have helped me out with my workouts tremendously. They push you to do well and definitely give me a great sweat session. Plus they’re all super friendly and take the time to get to know you. For me, that’s a great thing as it helps motivate me more.
I am down 2 pant sizes and I’m only getting fitter and feeling stronger. If you’re intimidated by HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workouts, don’t be. I was nervous at first but this great combo workout of cardio and weights has only made me feel stronger. It’s what I needed to change up my workouts from the gym. If you can commit to this, you’ll definitely love it and see results in a short period of time.

Sweat Garage is a similar concept to Barry’s — part treadmill and part floor work. But I much prefer the atmosphere and classes at Sweat Garage over Barry’s.
1. Instructors are friendly and motivating. They know exactly how far to push you to get you to your goal. The instructors also go over all the movements with you and walk around during class to make sure your form is correct and also show modifications if you have an injury.
2. You’re not going to go deaf because of the music. You can actually hear the instructor and they don’t have to scream at you.
3. People taking the class are also nice, don’t have an attitude, nor do they throw a fit because they’re not on «their» treadmill.
It’s the perfect, intense 1-​hour workout that everyone needs. I always walk out drenched in sweat and feeling like I got my butt kicked.
FYI — street parking, bring your own towel, $ 15 class at 12:15.

I love to incorporate HIIT into my workouts, but this gym offers this training in a new, super FUN, challenging and creative way! I didn’t expect to love it so much. I just finished my first class and I can’t really feel my arms right now, but it was totally worth it. Clean facility, lovely staff and FREE PARKING. It is pricey but I’m going to try my hardest to make this work in my budget.

I started at SG 3 months ago and have lost 25lbs! Of course, I am also on a strict diet (Bob Harper’s Jumpstart to Skinny got me going) & have cut carbs, alcohol & salt-​but it’s the workouts at SG that have really changed my body.
It seems intimidating upon first arrival. People are intensely sprinting & lifting heavy weights. But the instructors are patient and motivating no matter your level. So at first, I couldn’t run and walked on an incline and only used 5lb weights-​they were encouraging. Now I love running and even my painful shin splints have gotten so much better. I started coming 3x/​week with a day off in between. Now I come 4−5x/week and have added a yoga class a few times a week after SG. So it takes time but you get used to it and the instructors are amazing at pushing you within your ability. As long as you work your hardest-that’s all that matters.
The workout itself changes daily. One never knows what he/​she is getting. It’s always high intensity intervals of some kind but the variety makes it fun and a shock to your body. I used to be an avid spinner at Soulcycle and found that it did not change my body because instead of intervals-​your heart rate is at its maximum the whole class. So there is no real shock to the body that creates change. Also, there is no running or weights. I still go to Soulcycle once a week-​on my recovery day. Imagine! One of the most intense workouts ever is my recovery now! SG has made me so much stronger!
Coming from Soulcycle and bar method, I’m used to lavender infused towels and a team of people desanitizing everything. You will not get that here. It’s a no frills kind of place. It’s sweaty-​as the name indicates-​and although I miss my lavender towels-​The results are worth it! And the beauty is that because it’s no frills, the people who come here (and work here) are down to earth. I have gained so much confidence in this environment. It’s not a see and be seen kind of place which is amazing in LA! If you’ve been wanting to make a change for your body and your life-​this is the place to do it! Go get it!

Did you pack a sweat towel, because you will need it! Wow this class is challenging!
You can park for free via the parking below the building. The entrance is off of Waring Avenue. They have a single bathroom in the back to get changed and lockers. Bring a water bottle so you can fill it up.
As someone who never runs on a treadmill, Christopher took the time to explain all the numbers and how to successfully navigate through class. It is a lot of running, which is not my forte but it’s just a reason to come back so I can get better.
The class is treadmills and weights. Christopher continued to push me through class and I walked away spent. I will signing up again via ClassPass. I feel like I have to stay in shape just so that I can keep up with the class.

Thanks Class Pass introducing me to Sweat Garage if I had to rank the gyms I go to this would take first place for circuit training.
No validation needed and totally safe FREE PARKING!!!
Very spacious, SMELLS GREAT and so clean cuz they send in staff in between exercises to mop up the sweat!
The trainers here really care with the right amount of guidance, motivation and energy.
And the best part is their one week trial for only $ 15!!! I was able to bring friends from out of town and not miss out on a workout while I have visitors.

I just finished my first class at Sweat Garage this evening so I can’t comment on results, but I can say it is a workout that kicks your butt!
I’m a big fan of workouts that are «as many as you can do» because I only feel pressured to do MY personal best, not compete with the other people in the class.
My instructor was Jen M. and she really took the time to explain how the treadmill worked plus how the rest of class was going to go. & she didn’t abandon me after class started. She made sure to show (and re-​show) the different moves we were supposed to be doing. I really appreciate that because it sucks being the new one trying to figure everything out, so all the extra help was great!
They have a water station at the back to fill your bottle up, plus a cute lady came through in-​between treadmill and floor exercises and mopped up the sweat. That was great because A. the floor doesn’t get slippery/​gross from the sweating making your floor routine difficult and B. we were all sweating enough that this was necessary!
Bonus: Free parking around the corner in an underground garage.
Summary: Intense, great, butt kicking workout in a clean studio with friendly instruction and free parking. Try it out!