Alive Fitness

Been a member of many gyms but none better than Alive Fitness. Passionate team of trainers that take pride in working with their clients. Top notch equipment. Friendly, fun atmosphere… You won’t find a better gym!

I have been training various clientele out of Alive Fitness for years now and my clients and myself wouldn’t rather be anywhere else.
I have transferred clients over to this great private facility, not only for the equipment, amenities (fresh towels for clients, locker rooms with toiletries for members, clean showers and lockers various functional training options (tires, sledge hammer, battle ropes, etc.), but also for the great crowd and good vibes.
Jason the owner is great, beyond accommodating and as an independent contractor he has referred my services to «walk-​ins» looking for trainers. Jason has linked me with some of my amazing and consistent clients. And all the various trainers who have clients at this location are welcoming and fun!
I would recommend Alive Fitness to any trainers looking for a great private location in the heart of Sherman Oaks to train their clientele and people looking for a non corporate private facility to get their workout on!

Michele is a great trainer. The location is perfect.
This private gym is awesome because it is never too crowded like the larger gyms.

Great secluded gym in the heart of Sherman Oaks. Jason set me up with everything including a tour. Great rates for trainers to train and people who just want a membership. It’s a free membership if you get a trainer though. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

A small gym but it has everything you need. I initially joined Alive because of the affordable rates and the equipment. They have barbells and a large tire and sledgehammer. They also have a shower which I need because I work down the street and live far away. I worked out on my own for a while before getting a trainer, Cat. She is very knowledgeable and committed to her clients. Jason, the owner, did the best he could to accommodate my early schedule and was able to customize my membership to my work schedule. Overall a decent gym. Only drawback is that it is a little small so when it gets crowded machines are usually occupied.

I love Alive FItness. It’s a small, friendly gym with just the right equipment terrific trainers. The owner, Jason, keeps the place spotless which is much appreciated. My trainer is Doug Larson. He is smart, motivating, keeps me safe and makes training fun with his wicked sense of humor. Training at Alive FItness is the best part of my work day.

I have been training at this gym for awhile now and have absolutely no complaints! The gym is always super clean and has all the equipment one needs to get a good work out.
Aside from training there on my own– Jason (the owner) trains me twice a week. His motivation and dedication to each client is sincere! I leave there knowing I did my best and that he pushed me to my max. I have seen amazing results since I started and will continue training with him!
If you’re looking for a great local gym— this is the place!

I just started training with Cat at Alive Fitness and let me just say she is amazing!!! It’s a very nice and clean gym! People are great too! They have top equipment and it’s a really friendly environment! Living in Sherman oaks it’s been such a struggle to find the gym that would work for me! I finally found it! I wouldn’t waste my time at any of the big name facilities anymore! Cat is an amazing trainer and I can’t wait I see the transformation that will happen while training with her! She cares about her clients and works out part of your bodies you didn’t know you could work out! I am so blessed to have found her! If you are looking for a great gym and am amazing trainer I highly recommend Cat!!!

I was looking for the perfect private gym in Sherman Oaks and I’ve found it! This gym is amazing. I love the facility and all the equipment. The facility is very clean and the ambiance is very pleasant. Everyone here is super friendly, all the trainers and the owners. I love training here! Never have I been able to workout nearly every day, but since I started working out at Alive, I go every day and I love it. I am very pleased with this gym and everything it has to offer.
I see a lot of people workout with their trainers at this facility, but it never gets packed to the point where I feel uncomfortable or can’t use a specific equipment. I have recommended this place to my friends and they love it too! I will most definitely keep going to this gym as long as I live in Sherman Oaks or nearby areas :) If you want a good deal on your membership or want to find a good trainer, I would suggest speak to the owner, Jason. He has extensive experience in the business and he’s very pleasant and knowledgeable.

Ive been working with my trainer at Alive for over a month now. I love the location, which is secluded enough. The gym is well maintained, with fresh towels and a water cooler. The women’s bathroom has lockers (byo, lock), a shower, two toilets and a few amenities like lotion and hair dryer should you need to get dressed there. They equipment is varied and up-​to-​date. Kettle bells, boxing equipment, cable machines, ect… with a small but varied selection of cardio equipment. I really love the gym, despite it’s size. It feels exclusive and the other trainers are very friendly once you’ve been there a while.
The main drawback, which I experienced for my first time yesterday, was the owner’s wife. She was quite cold and rude. After my workout, I do my cardio — between 45 – 60 and my Bose noise canceling headphones were going in and out — the battery needed a change. I went to the front to ask if they had a spare AAA — I had not problem paying for one. Instead of looking, the lady says, Radio Shack is next door. The next day, my trainer produced the AAA that was in the drawer all along.
Listen, I didn’t ask for the Taj Mahal. And I understand that you’re not an electronics company, but I am you customer. It was like a dog peeing on their territory or something. So weird and off-​putting. Making me feel like some type of outsider. I know that my trainer pays for my membership to that gym, so I’m like anyone else who pays membership. I’d thought about continuing there once I’ve finished my session. But after that incident, I have no desire to put a single cent more in their pocket. The location is ideal for me with my schedule as it’s only five minutes from my house, so I’ll continue until I’m done. But I work too hard and pay good money, to not even have an attempt at customer service.
I won’t recommend them to anyone either.

The owner sent me unprofessional and very rude texts when I notified him that I was ending my training sessions with him and the use of his gym.

This is a terrific neighborhood gym.
The equipment is new and well maintained, the location is very central and accessible, parking is easy, the people are nice and the prices are right.
The staff who work there are very kind and welcoming. I don’t use a trainer personally, but those that I see working with their clients are encouraging, appropriately tough and supportive.
After a month here, I can honestly say that joining Alive Fitness is one of the best decisions I’ve made this year.

I LOVE THIS GYM! I have had 3 different trainers in the last 2 years and of all of them, Jason (the owner of Alive) is by FARRRR the most experienced, the most effective, and the most innovative! In 3 short months I have already begun to see significant changes in my body! I am not only motivated to eat better, but to workout harder and more frequently. Jason’s workouts are challenging, but they are also fun and varied. I learn something new every time I train. Jason, a seasoned trainer with an abundance of knowledge and experience, is so in-​tune with individualizing my workouts to fit my personal needs, fit-​level, and goals. I couldn’t ask for anything better, because he is the BEST the industry has to offer!
Alive Fitness has such a great vibe. Everyone is there for the same reason: to get fit, so there is no superficiality, and that is super important to me! Everyone I’ve met, trainers and even other patrons, are so friendly! It really makes going to workout a joy and something to look forward to, rather than a chore and something to dread.
I have worked out at 2 different LA Fitness’s, as well as multiple 24hr Fitness and NONE of them hold a candle to this amazing boutique gym. Alive Fitness is clean, updated, all together a home away from home. I would recommend this gym, and Jason to anyone. Whether you are just getting your feet wet in the fitness world or you are training for competition: Alive is the place to go!
I cannot rave about Alive Fitness enough. Check it out for yourself and see how awesome this gym is!

I have been working out at Alive Fitness for well over a year now. I am very happy and satisfied with this place. Great equipment variety, clean environment, the owner Jason is very nice, my trainer Thomas is very well informed and professional, it is never crowded. Extremely satisfied customer!

This is a great gym for all of the little reasons you’ll appreciate over time. To start, the several trainers and regulars are super friendly and give it a family like atmosphere. Everybody there cares about their gym and clean up after themselves. The owner is always on site and ready to help with any questions you may have. It’s one of the best gyms I’ve joined (and I’ve joined plenty moving from place to place). Key features for me:
Little wait time for equipment even at peak hours
Clean, modern facility
Unpretentious setup (all the equipment you need; no more, no less)
Great community vibe
Reasonable rates for membership and training
I’ve been a member for a couple years now and look forward to several more years of improving my health at Alive Fitness.

After moving into the area, I found myself having a hard time choosing which gym to go to. There are plenty of boutique gyms in the area plus a 24hr. fitness. I was engaged to be married at the time and wanted to slim down before the big day. I walked into Alive Fitness and felt a positive atmosphere. I didn’t get a trainer in the beginning. I worked out on my own for 4 months and never felt the pressure of needing a trainer. Eventually Jason (owner) asked me if I’d be interested in training with him. We did a trial session and I haven’t look back since. I go twice a week and really enjoy seeing the same people. There is a nice bond between the trainers and their clients.
Overall, this is a solid gym with very reasonable rates, excellent customer service, and a respect for a healthy lifestyle.

I’ve been training at Alive Fitness for a couple years now and find it to be like a family. It’s not a BIG gym in size but everything I needed to lose 31 pounds of fat is there. I love my personal trainer Michele and have gotten to know Jason (the owner) and most of the other trainers and their clients as well. We laugh a lot as we get the job done in the gym.
I would highly recommend it to anyone living in or visiting the San Fernando Valley. To me training needs to be fun and effective and I definitely get both at Alive Fitness!
Keith Carey
Sherman Oaks, CA

I’v been going to Alive Fitness for only a few months but I already know this will be the gym I will be going to for many years to come. It is a small gym but that’s one reason I love it so much and it never gets too busy. It has the best personal training and I love all the trainers. They are all very kind. welcoming and funny.
I come to the gym 3 sometimes 4 times a week and it is always something I look forward to doing. It has a very calming atmosphere. Alive Fitness has the perfect location and great parking. (Which we don’t find often these days.) The gym is very clean and quiet. All members meet at a point making it a very friendly environment. I love Alive Fitness!

I’m a 6 year veteran of this facility. I call it my «Cheers» Cuz I wanna go where Everybody knows my name, and they’re always glad I came… Okay a little corney but this is a place where you can either concentrate on your workouts or join in on the hearty conversations; or neither, or both.
Of course I am here mainly because of my long time trainer/​friend Mike Lopez
. If I was dedicated to myself as much as he is dedicated to me I’d be benching 125lbs, deadlifting 85 and curling 60 like clockwork… oh yeah, that’s right, I am!
But let’s not digress. Back to Alive now… the facility is kept clean and up to date. The popularity temporarily caused a parking challenge but the owner soon resolved the issue with additlonal parking facilities. It’s a share and share alike facility where no one hogs a station and one can ALWAYS work in with others. There’s enough cardio equipment to handle the rush hour crowd. Best thing is there is a usable outside parking lot when ALOT of room is needed. The variety of portable equipment can be used inside or out. Locker rooms are in good shape and towels are clean and available. This is my home away from home. I’m a loyalist and it has served me well. I’ve been a diabetic for 50 years and am «ALIVE» in part because of being a long time member.

I’ve been going to Alive Fitness for a year now, I and i really love it. I should mention that this is a smaller gym mostly catering to those looking for top-​notch personal training, although I have been working out there on my own and really enjoying the experience.
The gym attracts a very friendly and down-​to-​earth crowd, and the trainers that work in the gym are amazing– some of them training celebrity clientele.
All of the equipment is top notch, and one of my favorite things is the fact that you never see the «out of order» sign on the cardio machines as is so often the case with other gyms. For a basic membership, it is way less expensive than any of the larger corporate-​run gyms and you also don’t get the agressive sales pitch that can be expected at every gym chain.
If you’re looking for a fun and friendly place to work out, I highly recommend you check out Alive Fitness.