RPM Fitness Studio

01/01/10

Boot camp is overpriced and a bit of a joke

by BroccoliniBoy

It's a new year, so you're ready to get in shape, right? Unless you are really desperate, (i.e. you have zero fitness knowledge, lack self-respect, RPM is right across the street from where you live and you don't have a car) I cannot recommend this gym. Boot camp is extremely expensive for a group class. The least the instructors could do is show up on time. They don't. Ironically, students who arrive late (later than them?) are charged five bucks or some small yet hypocritical amount like that. And because they just rolled up half asleep and unprepared, they have to make their coffee, which they will then get off the bike they should be instructing you from and drink it in front of you. It appears too much to ask for them to do their personal routine on their own time and then show up ready to teach. It's disrespectful and arrogant and shows a lack of gratitude for their clients. They bring to mind so many "experienced" trainers in Los Angeles who have knowledge of health and wellness and use that to intimidate those who don't, but because they have been in the business of fitness a long time they suffer from severe burnout and lack sincere enthusiasm for YOUR workout. If you ask too many questions they get mean and defensive and resort to bullying tactics which is not the same as instilling discipline. Anyone who pays their dues and shows up 5 days a week at 6 am deserves better. I won't even comment on the "nutrition" aspect of the camp which is a joke. They also take people out of class to "weigh in" which will waste even more of your class time, instead of doing it before or after. They try to cram it all in during what is presented up front as "workout" time. It's not rocket science and of course if you eat healthy and work out 5 times a week for 90 minutes you will most likely see results, depending on what your base line was before you got there.

• Pros: working out is better than not working out
• Cons: poor quality of professionalism. instructors are burned out.

06/13/09

Negative Feedback keeps me away!

by VeronicaSantaMonica

From what I have read, the negatives seem to at least equal if not outweigh the positive feedback of this place. I will definitely stay away. Sounds like the owners have abuse issues and take them out on their clients. Also sounds like they are harder on people than people are on themselves.

• Pros: FIRM THIGHS?
• Cons: TOO MANY NEGATIVE FEEDBACKS

05/29/09

the thing i was looking for... right here are RPM

by sarahLAspisa

Cynthia and Karyn,

I just want to thank you for everything you have given to me over this last year... renewed energy, a new outlook on health, a renewed confidence, a new body, a new appreciation for gooooood music... among other things!

Because of the encouraging and challenging environment you create I have lost 60lbs so far and i plan on loosing more. For the first time in a long time, i find it fun to go to the gym. I have met so many new people that I can now call friends, who encouraged me along the way. I love how everyone encourages each other! You are generous and giving with your knowledge of the body and health.

its been a real blessing to have you and RPM in my life. this is a long term relationship.

• Pros: amazing music, inpiring and generous owners, awesome people
• Cons: none.

05/21/09

Amazed

by luvs2spin

I've lost 60lbs at RPM Fitness Studio since Sept. 2008. It has been hard work, but with the help of Cynthia and Karyn I have managed to look HOT just in time for summer. I tried going to popular chain gyms (you know which ones) and none of those gyms can compare. These women are very motivational, caring, and determined to make you a work out lover. You will never find another spinning studio like this.

• Pros: Best motivation, best clients, best staff ;)
• Cons: you swear you a$$ off

05/21/09

I,ve been going there over 10 years &I still love it

by judyanndavis

Cynthia and Karen truly try to help you accomplish

your very best workout. Yes, they push you but in

my opinion its done with love and caring. Its the best

part of my daily routine.

• Pros: Pushes you to do your best
• Cons: no complaints