Virtuo Personal Training
Honestly I’m not a gym person! I’ve always loved working out, but preferred to do it at home because the gyms I’ve joined in the past seemed overly focused on weight loss, appearance, and really were just icky places where I never enjoyed spending my time!Last year while recovering from a back injury, I decided to book a few sessions with a personal trainer to help me get back into exercising safely. A friend recommended Virtuo, and I was happy to find out it was a smaller gym. It immediately felt welcoming and friendly. I worked out with Keith and enjoyed it so much that my “few sessions” turned into 8 months of training with him. Keith was knowledgeable, supportive, and always encouraging. He helped me rebuild my strength and confidence while always being mindful of my back. He was also genuinely fun to talk to, which made every workout way more enjoyable!One thing I especially appreciated was that the staff never assumed my goal was to lose weight or change my appearance. The focus was always on getting stronger and healthier. Even my nutrition calls with Sarita focused on building sustainable habits and eating for energy rather than calorie restriction or chasing some number on the scale. If your goals do include fat loss or looking amazing, they can absolutely help with that (they are all in incredible shape themselves!) but they will never make you feel pressured into something that doesn’t align with your goals.You’d expect a room full of fit trainers to be intimidating, but somehow here it’s the opposite.I never once walked into Virtuo feeling intimidated or walked out feeling self-conscious.The owner Brandon and his entire staff are some of the kindest people I’ve met in LA. There’s a real sense of community, everyone cheering each other on, genuinely good vibes, and lots of laughs. The only reason I’m leaving is because I’m moving out of the neighborhood, and I’m so sad to go. I can’t recommend Virtuo enough!