Reviews for The Strength Shoppe (Pasadena Studio)

Jan 2024

I love my workouts here. The trainers are first-rate -- supportive, knowledgeable and pushing you past what you thought possible. Each session is specifically tailored to me, which I am particularly grateful for as I am in recovery from a bad fall. From the top (Melinda) to every single trainer (and I may have had sessions with all the Pasadena trainers!) to the concierge, there is excellence in care -- nobody is just dialing it in like many do at big box gyms. It's gratifying to see myself getting stronger every week. It's not just a physical workout...it's mental conditioning as well. Highly recommend.
Sep 2023

The Strength Shoppe is life changing. I began coming to the Echo Park location in 2019. At that time, I was recovering from serious illness and musculoskeletal injury. I was so weak and constantly in debilitating pain. The idea of a gym was intimidating in my state. I even considered changing careers as my profession is very arduous. However, I love my career and did not want that; for me, that is worst case scenario. So, I contacted The Strength Shoppe and explained my situation. Owner/trainer Melinda Hughes understood my needs and was confident she could help. After my first session, I knew this was the place for me. I felt safe with the MEDEX equipment and the knowledgeable...read full review
Aug 2023

I was such a skeptic!!! 20min once a week sounds too good to be true. However, The Strength Shoppe's approach of exercising the muscles into failure accomplishes that effectively. In my body, it feels like fatigue without exhaustion. A few months in, I DID try to exercise twice in one week but my muscles were not onboard for more yet. It's surprisingly different! With my trainer Alyssa, I've never felt more well taken care of physically! Finding someone with superb attention to detail, yet kind and encouraging, that is continuously ensuring proper form, and generously shares her wisdom is such an incentive besides personal health for coming back. The modifications based...read full review

From The Strength Shoppe (Pasadena Studio)

The Strength Shoppe specializes in high-intensity, slow-cadence strength training, which is a safer, more effective, more efficient form of exercise. The total body workout (with a certified instructor) lasts only 20 minutes once a week. Through compound movements on specialized equipment, the maximum benefits desired from exercise are achieved in minimal time. Lifting weights slowly reduces the force on your joints and connective tissues and ensures you are always in control of the weight, eliminating your risk for injury. Only muscle, not momentum, is used to lift the weight, deeply working the muscles. Exercise to the intensity of muscle failure thoroughly exhausts your muscles, which is why your body requires a longer rest period.

Hours

Monday: 6AM - 10PM
Tuesday: 6AM - 10PM
Wednesday: 6AM - 10PM
Thursday: 6AM - 10PM
Friday: 6AM - 10PM
Saturday: 6AM - 10PM
Sunday: 6AM - 10PM

Tips

1:1 sessions available accepts credit cards good for kids private lot parking free wi-fi wheelchair accessible women-owned bike parking

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Ratings

Google: 5/5