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Dream Martial Arts and Fitness
- Goals
- Attention
- Passion
“Coach Jeff brings expertise from many disciplines like Boxing, Muay Thai, and Wrestling as well to add to your skills in self defense or martial arts competitions.”
Best Personal Trainers in Santa Monica, CA
24 trainers listed · 15 in Santa Monica · 1 open 24/7 · 23 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Rekm
- Attention
- Kicks
- Dojo
“He is learning the basics of self defense and how to coordinate his movements, and how to push through his tiredness or feeling of being overwhelmed or desire to give up.”
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Transformed by Pat
- Life
- Passionate
- Nutrition
“There are days I don't want to do the work he's assigned both in and out of the gym but I think of his infectious smile and positive energy and I push through it.”
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Box 'N Burn Santa Monica Boxing Fitness Gym
“Josh and Mark are great instructors, great boxing fitness program, fun and engaging class, friendly and helpful staff, good facility and equipment, good location, great results.”
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Pilatesmith
- Walk
- Prenatal
- Felt
“So far, I've tried three different Novice teachers that were kind, non-judgmental, and helpful -- very attentive without making you feel self-conscious.”
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Circuit Works
- Heart Monitor
- Workouts
- Motivating
“I hope they stay forever at this newer Lincoln and Pico location as it's awesome, amazing screens/tech to make following along easy, and has fast, plentiful parking.”
This page lists 24 personal trainers and training gyms recorded for Santa Monica, CA. What each one says about its approach, its hours and its booking comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Santa Monica, CA
15 of the 24 trainers we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 9 serve Santa Monica from West Hollywood (8 mi), Los Angeles (8 mi) and Santa Clarita (27 mi). The trainers on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,314 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these trainers on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (93%), professionalism (90%) and communication (85%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the trainers on this page are "motivating", "energy" and "atmosphere". 1 is open around the clock; 23 are open on Saturdays and 16 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the trainers on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the trainers on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 10 take bookings online. We count these figures across the trainers on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the trainer before you enroll.
Why are some trainers here not in Santa Monica?
15 of the 24 listings are based in Santa Monica. The rest come from other towns within 30 mi. Distances are straight-line, and plenty of trainers take clients from further out than their address suggests.
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Flex 'N Burn
- Hiit Workout
- Best Part
- Motivating
“The classes are not crowded, instructor always friendly and modifications to some of the workouts can be made to accommodate for difficult areas or old injuries.”
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Inspired Method Fitness
- Tailor
- Lifestyle
- Injuries
“Jared is a fantastic coach who inspires you to be your best and to work hard, while also making accommodations as needed for injuries or any other issues.”
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Shawn Phillips Training
- Physical
- Goals
- Holistic
“I very much appreciate his well rounded approach - physical, diet, sleep habits, mental health and I'm excited to see how my body changes as we continue to work together.”
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Ozar Wellness House
- Training
- Injury
- Acupuncture
“From intake, explanation and set up with Tyler to a very helpful first session with Aaron who explained the functional purpose of each exercise and then led me thought the first steps clearly.”
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Retrofit
- Habits
- Diet
“All the trainers make sure the exercises can be adjusted depending on your personal fitness level, so you're really just focused on going g harder than you did last class.”
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Sweat 60
- Intimidating
- Workouts
- Personal Training
“If you have an injury, Jordan and the other trainers are well-versed in stretches, foam rolling, and modifications so you can heal and still get strong!”
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Alina Astilean Training
“Her ability to keep the sessions lively and fresh while Helping me achieve all of my goals is the main reason why I have been training with her for years.”
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Iron Santa Monica
- Boutique
- Cost
- Trainer
“The gym has two floors and is equipped with everything you will find at any other gym; treadmills, rowing machines (only one), weights, dumbbells, kettlebells, med balls, etc.”
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Brick Fitness
- Environment
- Equipment
- Programming
“It's got a friendly and welcoming vibe from both staff and members that makes you feel great just for showing up—regardless of your fitness or energy level.”
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Blue Republic Crossfit Gym
- Box
- Community
- Athletes
“After having tried the most known brands of gym here in LA, I am glad I 've finally found this one, where professionalism and care of the clients is the priority.”
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Coach Gareth
- Heart Rate
- The Future
- Marathon
“I embarked on a journey to do a full ironman, I know I will not be able to survive on doing it on my own and recognized the need of having a professional Coach.”
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Tribe Pilates
- Attention
- Classes
- Parking
“Always a little nervous to try a new pilates spot (I've been going to my current place for over 3 years), but since this place is close to my house I thought 'Hey buddy!”
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Body Rhythm
- Healing
- Hip
- Injury
“In addition Shevi has helped me work through a torn rotator cuff and previous knee injury so I can continue being fully active without the need for surgery.”
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Andrea White Pilates
“Working out is not something I have ever enjoyed, but I was encouraged by my physical therapist and chiropractor to start doing pilates to help with my minor scoliosis and a previous injury.”
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Sonki Fitness
- Environment
- Bootcamp
“The Sonki Fitness 5-week bootcamp helped me jumpstart my fitness and weight loss journey after having a mostly sedentary lifestyle for almost two years.”
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Phit Pro Gym and Personal Trainer
- Fitness
- Expertise
- Knows
“He cleaned up my shoulder injury and got me back to work quickly!!!!”
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Precision Personal Training
- Shoulder
- Diagnosed
- Back
“Well, I'm still not as strong as I want to be, but after three months or so, Tucker helped me add about 5 lbs of muscle--and I still weigh the same amount.”
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The Chad Allen Method
- Muscles
- Studio
- Meditation
“Very interesting, challenging experience, Jason was great!”
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