If you've got fitness on the brain, you're in luck: we've found the freshest Los Angeles spots to fill the bill. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're searching for fitness around town.
9Round
19564 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana
9Round is a circuit training gym and kickboxing and personal training spot.
The 9Round fitness philosophy is based on a kickboxing-themed fitness program that features nine workout stations in a 30-minute workout.
9Round's current Yelp rating of five stars out of six reviews indicates positive attention from users.
V A., who reviewed it on Jan. 30, noted, "Nelly and Orlando are awesome coaches. This is a great and challenging work out and so easy to incorporate into your daily routine. I started as a virtual beginner and already see improvement in my form and stamina after one month."
Yelper Vala S. wrote, "This is a great intro and workout! I love the flexibility of being able to drop in any time and get a full workout in 30 minutes. It's like your own personal gym where the trainers are there waiting for you. The trainers are great, giving you plenty of individual time and pushing you at each workout to get the most of your workout."
9Round is open from 6:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 3:30–8 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 3:30–7 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Metcon Method Fitness
1200 S. Broadway, Downtown
Metcon Method Fitness is a circuit training gym, boxing and yoga spot.
The gym offers a variety of classes, including TRX, yoga, boxing and circuit training.
Metcon Method Fitness's current Yelp rating of five stars out of six reviews indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Lester S., who reviewed Metcon Method Fitness on Jan. 12, wrote, "They provide a variety of high-quality classes in several convenient times for me. I go twice a week and absolutely love the trainers!"
Amber M. wrote, "I've been to a couple of the circuit workouts and each kicked my butt, but were fun! The trainers are great about making sure you have the correct form and motivating you to keep going when you're getting tired."
Metcon Method Fitness is open from 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.–9 p.m. on Friday, and 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. on weekends.
Fatboyshrink Boxing
7574 B Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
Fatboyshrink Boxing is a boot camp, boxing and personal training spot.
No previous boxing experience is required. There are a number of different training packages, from one-on-one to semi-private training.
The boxing spot's current rating of five stars out of 18 reviews on Yelp indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Jean-michel T., who was one of the first users to visit it on Jan. 29, wrote, "Ken is the coach to have in your life. His love and passion for the art of boxing reflects in his class and the way he trains you. He will go through details, drills and skills to get fast results, not only physically but mentally too."
Michelle S. noted, "Kenny stands out amongst other coaches. He really focuses on technique, footwork, warm up, recovery and preventing injury. He actively does his research and studies professional fighters and applies it to our mitt sessions."
It's open from 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.–2 p.m. on weekends.
