Westside Academy of Dance offers onstage experience and allows for showcases for talented dancers in Santa Monica. Westside Ballet of Santa Monica, a nonprofit organization, is one of the nation's premier ballet training companies. The staff is friendly and parking is free in its large lot. This Santa Monica Academy of Dance company provides the promising young dancers of the Westside School of Ballet the performance opportunities that are so vital to their growth and makes dance more accessible to local children and families.
This self-defense studio offers an unconventional style of martial arts. It's called Shaolin kempo and incorporates elements of many different martial arts including kung fu and weapons training. The Broadway studio is very large and includes a video screen for parents to watch the lessons. You can learn Shaolin kempo during private lessons or group classes.
Revolution Fitness is a unique studio and gym located in the heart of Montana Avenue since 1996. It prides itself on its excellent instructors, great music and large selection of classes and equipment. The studio is deceivingly large, with more than 200 members. Despite its large numbers, the staff at Revolution Fitness tries hard to personalize your workout experience. They know everyone by name and build strong relationships with their members. The studio offers almost 100 classes throughout the week. Here you can try out a spin class, pilates, TRX Plus, indo- row, strength training or a group fitness class. Most of the training is available in group or individual sessions. So, if you're looking for a new gym, come and check out Revolution Fitness and see if it's for you.
This is the Santa Monica location for the 24-Hour Fitness chain in Southern California. It is a huge, multi-level complex, which offers cardio equipment, free weights, group exercise programs, and an outdoor lap pool. There is also a juice bar, pro-shop, sauna, steam room, and a jacuzzi to soothe out those aching muscles. 24-Hour Fitness offers a special seven-day free pass to try out the gym before becoming a member. Proudly voted "The Best Gym in America" by Fitness Magazine readers!
This 24 Hour Fitness is a full-service facility with weight machines and fitness classes. It is in a very trendy, loft-style building that has two floors, a large treadmill floor, a free weights area and two restroom units. There are weekly Pilates, yoga and other specialty classes offered. The building is nice and airy with large flat screens in the workout corners. You are greeted upon entry by the front desk staff and new members can see one of two representatives at the sales desks. Ask about its free seven-day passes or join by phone, 1.888.243.5002.
Body Rhythm is a small pilates and gyrotonic studio offering classes and private instruction. During an introduction course, a certified instructor will evaluate each client's goals, medical history and fitness to design a unique pilates and/or gyrotonic program. Classes and programs are designed to improve fitness, posture and body awareness. The Gyrotonic Expansion System is a new exercise system, using gyrokinesis exercises conceived by Juliu Horvath, drawing from gymnastics, swimming, ballet and yoga. Using specialized equipment, clients can work out with total freedom in movement and multiple joint articulations without compression to enhance coordination, strength and flexibility. Owner and trainer Shevi Baruch received her pilates certification before studying the gyrokinesis method. Teacher training is also available at this studio.
Vert Fitness is a specialty gym with an emphasis on personal training and physical therapy. Three specializations are covered at Vert: functional training, sports performance and injury rehabilitation. The training focuses on speed-based resistance training for optimal fat loss, improved flexibility and lean muscle development. Clients use computerized isokinetic resistance machines so they and their licensed trainer can customize their program and track progress.
Another specialty at Vert Fitness is vertical jump training. Many clients are basketball and volleyball players, and atheletes of all sports are welcome. Insurance-based physical therapy is provided by licensed physical therapists using the most advanced equipment for a fast, safe recovery.
