The Phoenix Effect in Los Angeles, California

“I had no weight lifting experience prior to finding The Phoenix Effect, and Iu2019m so glad I found this gym. TPE is the best place. The environment and training at this gym are so great. Itu2019s the perfect place for beginners if youu2019re new to the weight lifting/ gym world and want tailored corrections on posture etc. The class sizes and coaches go above and beyond, offering support and a positive experiences. They offer t”

— Josephine D. · ★★★★★

“Went for the first time yesterday morning while on a short trip to LA, and Iu2019m so glad I found this place on ClassPass. I loved that it was women-owned and queer-friendly, but the actual experience exceeded every expectation. The gym feels incredibly welcoming. Even the check-in area being outside gives it such an open, inviting vibe. So many boutique gyms can feel elite or clique-y, but this place is the opposite. M”

— Lauren B. · ★★★★★

“I've been a member of The Phoenix Effect for just a month, and Iu2019ve genuinely loved every class. The coaches bring such high energy and constant motivation, even reaching out after class with encouraging messages that keep me inspired and accountable. The community here is warm, inclusive, and supportiveu2014something I havenu2019t often found at other gyms. The gym is clean, well ventilated, and has vegan snack and drink op”

— Amy K. · ★★★★★

“OUTSTANDING GYM! I am still shaking from my workout two days ago!!!! Amazing community, tons of outgoing queer women to talk to, and Beth kicked our butts! No bad or intimidating gym vibes whatsoever. I have injuries, it was super easy to approach the coaches about that and they all worked with me on modifying my workout to accommodate them. 10/10 will pump again!”

— Clara M. · ★★★★★ · 2025-2-24

“Iu2019ve been coming here close to a month now, and i was pretty hooked after just trying it on classpass a single time and joined on as a member. The vibe of the gym is really nice, and all of the staff including the trainers are all really welcoming. Personally I find the workouts to be really challenging but there are people of all ability levels here. The classes basically can be scaled and is inclusive to any fitnes”

— Frank C. · ★★★★★ · 2023-10-20

“I joined TPE before covid in 2019, then had to stop (along with the world) and re-joined at the beginning of 2025. Upon my first day back in class I recognized at least four people in attendance - which really shows the amazing retention of TPE. I have tried many other types of gyms - Barre, Orange Theory, Crossfit, Family Style (Like YMCA) but there is, in my experience, nothing close to what The Phoenix Effect offe”

— Genevieve F. · ★★★★★

“Wonderful team and staff here thatu2019s super focused on helping you with form and doing it the proper way. The communal aspect is lovely and the owner Beth has such a warm and encouraging energy! Loved my class here x”

— L L. · ★★★★★

“I love coming to Phoenix Effect to supplement my fitness needsu2014 I typically try to go in once or twice a month. Its definitely one of the more u201chard coreu201d fitness classes I take but I find myself becoming braver and challenging myself every session. I especially love how open to teaching and adaptive the instructors have been with me and my various physical restrictions. I previously worked with Rachel in her nutriti”

— Lauren (. · ★★★★★