Made In LA

My trainer J gets 5 stars. He's absolutely amazing and everytime you finish a workout you feel like you're truly accomplished the most in 1 hour. I could go on and on about him but let's just keep it simple, he's the BEST! As for the gym. It's great when it comes to equipment. Basically has everything you need to get an amazing work out. The only real issue I have is it never feels like the A/C is on. It's a small gym and when there's a lot of bodies working out it gets hot and muggy. Sometimes it feels like I can't breath. If I didn't have such an awesome trainer I honestly would dip out and go back to equinox, back to a saggy ass :( lol just playing I'm never going back to equinox as long as J is a trainer. I just wish it wasn't so damn hot in that place. More...

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Honestly, if u have la fitness membership, this location is a best to park your vehicle for free (2 hours) and use restrooms on Hollywood Blvd

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OMG.... the spinning classes​ are amazing. Their physical therapy program is truly remarkable and life-saving. A combination of Chiropractic and physical therapy that's very effective. 82 exercises that you can actually do at your home without any machines or workout equipment. If I could give 10 Stars I would. More...

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OMG This class was exactly what I have been looking for!!!!!!!   Rafael Ratchet Ride class is everything that I need.   It is so much fun and I always get a super intense workout!  When I go back to Atlanta, I take cycling classes and taking this class makes me feel like I am back in Atlanta. He always has a great music selection full of Rap and R&B and he always switches it up with each class.  I can honestly say this was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. If you looking for a fun, exciting, intense workout then Rafael's class will have you covered. More...

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I come here during the weekdays to meet with my personal trainer at 5 a.m.At that time, there is no traffic anywhere and all the parking my little heart could desire. I came one time on a Saturday afternoon and it was impossible to find a parking spot. I was forced to pay for parking for an hour.The gym itself is very tiny and intimate. The lighting is something I really love! They have a cycling room with available class schedules.Three treadmills, one stair master, two elliptical machines, and I believe there is one bike.They have a little bit of everything! More...

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You would never expect to find a full gym in a spot like this, but it's actually pretty big and has everything you would want in a place that is clean, well run and close to all the Hollywood favorites. Also a great place to park, while most of the businesses in the area are in dire need.Have I mentioned that the prices of joining are more than reasonable at around 20 dollars a month. Clientele seems to be mostly clean cut actors types. and so are the trainersSo I do like that. More...

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Everyone at MILA is so nice and for Spin, I followed Rafael for the Ratchet Ride from another spin studio, and would follow him anywhere. ..he's the Best!  Tough but fun spin class will kick your butt with his amazing energy that is addictive! More...

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Love this place! The owner Andrea is a very kind and a very knowledgable person. My trainer Mario is amazing and truly gives you a head to toe workout in one hour. He is a pro at what he does and is also super down to earth! Mario CAN change your body! More...

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I LOVED Andrea's night ride on Monday night. The gym is located centrally in Hollywood, which is great as Spin classes are limited in this area. The gate may be locked, so you'll need to call for the code. Head upstairs to the small gym. It's a really welcoming vibe in there, Andrea gave us 5 extra spin classes because we came in on Class Pass. The rock n roll/punk music is VERY motivating, to be honest it's a nice change to the dance/rnb music at all the other studios. It pushed me hard. This is a no frills gym/spin class, Andrea is really great and I was SWEATING by the end. Will definitely be back :) More...

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I tried "the ratchet ride" last week with Rafael and it was so much fun!  It was an intense cycling class with lots of upbeat music that makes you want to dance while cycling.  Rafael was very attentive and helped me get set up in the beginning of class.  I like that he cycles along with the group so you know what to do.  I think I sweat much more with this class than with any other workouts.  I'm glad I made it through the class.  I've been telling my friends to try this class as well.  I'll be back next week!! P.s.  There's a $5 (w/validation) parking garage across the street.  The area is so busy I recommend parking there. More...

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Quiet low key private gym. I love the vibe and energy there, it's very hip hop. The location is great, it's in the heart of Hollywood. I haven't taken any of the classes there, but the personal training there is unmatched. Everyone is in their groove and not chatty. I hate when I waste my session chatting away and don't even get a workout in. The people working out have amazing bodies and it motivates me to do well too. Parking is rough, and th equipment is a little outdated, but it doesn't bother me. I still see results and get what I need done. More...

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This place literally ROCKS!  Best music of any gym I've ever been to, and Andrea is far and away the best instructor.  Super tough but unbelievably encouraging.  You'll be covered in sweat and feel so freakin' good about yourself when you've finished your ride.  Great vibe in this place, awesome people of all levels of fitness just go for it in her classes.  The whole staff here is super welcoming and helpful.  I've tried lots of spin classes, and this is the one I'll keep coming back to. More...

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If you look at my other reviews I've been to a lot of Spin facilities.  This one rocks...literally.  Andrea's class will kick your ass and not ask for excuses.  She was trained by the founder, so her class is what Spinning is all about.  It's about your "journey" not some pre packaged class where a specific schedule needs to be followed.  I've been to about 20 of her classes and no two have been the same.  You get what you put in to it...cool crowd, really experienced /in shape and beginners.  It's loud and awesome and takes you away for 45 minutes if you let it.  Get out of your own way and try it.  Let go and you will see results. More...

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If you're like me, and remember how once, in a galaxy far far away, there were NO BS gyms, owned an operated by humans, instead of the current landscape of corporate robot fitness outlets, then you will be pleased to learn that there's still one left in LA...

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I avoided spin classes for a long time (and most gyms in general), because I can't stand bad house music. If I sit through too many crappy remixes, I will walk out in the middle of a class. I don't like pop music much either, but felt like I had no choice.  Now I've found my people. Made In LA is full of rock lovers. Andrea plays amazing music - a blend of classic rock like The Stones, The Beatles, Bowie, T.Rex, Neil Young, Black Sabbath, and alt rock, punk, post punk, 90's grunge, Nirvana, STP, The Verve, X, The Damned, Nine Inch Nails, Muse, Blur...she played Camper Van Beethoven the other day. When have you ever heard CVB in a work out class? She also plays hip hop too - Snoop, Biggie, Public Enemy. It's all a blend of bad ass music that gets you up and out of the saddle and motivates you to pedal faster. No matter how hard class is, it flies by and it's tons of fun. I always get a great workout and class is about getting healthy not about getting Barbie. Rock N Roll church class on Sundays is especially good. More...

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the beat gym in LA

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I LOVE Meghan's Saturday morning abs and butt class!!! I haven't had a workout that made me that sore in years. She pushed everyone hard but it was so much fun! It is so refreshing having a woman trainer teaching such an intense class. I look forward to it every week now! More...

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My spot for indoor cycling is Made In LA. Rock music, rock music, and more rock music. I feel at home at Made in LA. It's not pretentious, it's real; real bad ass! Andrea Lawent - the owner - is a Hollywood icon. Her personal story is an inspiration. My favorite quotes of hers are: "It's not a race, it's not a contest", "This is a rock n roll meditation", and something like "I never heard the word comfortable and change in the same sentence". If you want to challenge yourself to the baddest dripping sweat you've ever had, accompanied by the some of the coolest cats in town, guided by the fiercest leader, to some of the BEST music you'll ever hear, then come spin in Hollywood at Made In LA.Peace... More...

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I highly recommend taking a class here with the owner, Andrea! It's unique and sets itself apart from all the other spin studios who mostly embrace the same style of spin nowadays and frankly, Andrea is bada$$ awesome with a kind heart! Andrea throws it down with her Rock N Roll tunes (a mix of old school and current rock with groove and matchable beats) while She encourages You and pushes You to make the best of Your ride without intimidation. She dances and jams along with us, all while ensuring the comfort of her students in class to set the temperature and ambiance just right and makes sure that You have all the necessities (a good towel, proper bike set up etc.) before class begins.I've taken a ton of spin classes in all parts of L.A. and I immediately noticed the camaraderie at this gym and love how this is a private gym with an uber cool rock n roll vibe.  If You're looking to surround Yourself with positive energy and go to a gym where You feel Your business and presence is appreciated, this is the one! 5 stars all around!!! I will for sure be back to ride again!Tip: Parking is easy, in the (residents and public) garage right across the street. $4 with 90 minute Made in L.A. validation at the desk. More...

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I have enjoyed being in classes here and got a great workout each time. One very notable plus to the spin classes here, is the clientele. Each time I was there, the other people in the class were so cool and kind to me that I didn't feel like an outta place newbie. I have had two different instructors both with very different approaches but I appreciated both. The ride here is pretty different from other studios in that it really is "your ride." That was tricky for me to adjust to initially but i did and loved it. The staff members at the desk each time, as well as the instructors (one of which i believe is the owner) were all friendly, helpful, and clearly felt invested in this gym beyond their "job." They made me feel welcome and confident. Lastly, the room. The bikes are easy to set, nothing fancy, and there's just a cool, positive, energetic, feely vibe in there. I loved it. More...

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Professional staff and they've whipped me into shape!

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I've taken many spin classes and to this day there is not an instructor that rocks a room and kicks your b*tt  harder than Andrea.  Her spin class to me is a therapy session and I highly recommend trying her classes. Aside from that the gym is a place where people go to actually work out and not take selfies! More...

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If you want to have a real work out....come see Lena!!! She's the best trainer ever & that's the only reason why I come to made in la!

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I was looking for a place to get some exercise in a class setting as I'd been in a bit of a rut for awhile.I'd done yoga in the past and found that as long as there are other people doing it I feel motivated to try and keep up. Made in LA was made for Sarah B.I was a little scared before going as I'm about 20-30lbs overweight for my frame and wasn't sure I could handle any intense physical activity since the most I'd done in a year was walk a mile a day when I felt like it...Andrea's spin class today at 10:30am proved I can do it!There were about 25 other people in the class. It's a small, clean, and private gym.You enter the building from McCadden and walk up a flight of stairs to get to the main gym area.There is a small seating/ reception area with a friendly gal with really pretty blue hair.She was helpful getting me signed in, explaining how the gym worked, what spin is like, and helping me find a pair of spin shoes that fit me.(you have to wear a special pair of shoes that clip into the bike pedal)The class was a mixed bag of guys and gals of all different ages and experience.I didn't feel intimidated.Andrea came in and helped me adjust my seat and the bike so I wouldn't hurt/ strain myself (I'm only 5'4")She started with a nice introduction, put on the some music, and the 45 minute class was the most pleasurable experience I've had sweating (other than sex!)You are able to adjust the bikes resistance level to what you feel comfortable doing. I mostly stayed at little to no resistance but would stand up occasionally on a higher one- that is how I felt most comfortable.Andrea was supportive and accommodating to my "newcomer needs".I felt this was a thorough work out for the mind, body and soul. It wasn't a race or a contest. Just a good honest work out.I can't wait to go back to more of her classes---and that is saying something for the girl who usually only reviews restaurants in between naps and Netflix.If you are reading this check the schedule, grab a water bottle and go!!! More...

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Andrea's class is by far my most favorite anywhere!  I first experienced her Rock N Roll class back around 2003/2004 when she was teaching at Train.  I was skeptical of spin, but she made me love it within just 1 session!  She's inspirational, and challenges you to do better, and be better.  Having moved to SF 4 years ago, I've been searching different gyms and classes looking for anything to compare to Andrea's, but nothing does.  Luckily I get back to LA often and make it a point to get my ride on there when in town.  Being a private gym, you get a more personable experience than some of those other places (not to mention a more reasonable price!).  Her song choices are moving, her words motivational, and her commitment to giving you an excellent class is unparalleled. Get in and make it happen! More...

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If you love to spin, because you love "the ride", then MADE IN LA is made for you.At most spin gyms, spinning seems to be on an evolutionary path to becoming a full body workout.  But can it be  Can you really get a great upper body workout on a stationary bike?I have never found this to be true.  Worse than this, is that the constant shouting at you with instructions to stand, sit, do curls, do triceps, position 1-2-3, shoulder thrusts, etc etc .. has stripped spinning of its uniqueness. I know of no other workout where you can disappear in your head, listen to the music, and really enjoy the process of syncing up your movement with the rhythm of the beat.  You don't have to worry about your balance, so you can close your eyes and take a personal inner journey.  What other workout allows you that unique experience of being connected to the music, to the energy of a room full of people doing the same, and yet still feel like you are in your space experiencing something all your own?Well MADE IN LA is all about the ride.   The music is awesome, and Andrea and her instructors focus you on your ride.  You are challenged to stay with the beat,  to make the hill steeper, to push harder, and to keep good form.  The only instructions you will hear are to stand, sit and keep your pace to the beat.  That's it.  The rest is up to you, and you can travel to that soulful place in your head that can only be achieved with intense movement, great music, and a release of endorphins.  The ladies at this gym in particular, are kick-ass spinners.  Spinning at MADE IN LA is the real thing, it's authentic, and it's addictive. More...

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Came to Made in LA about 5 or 6 months ago... A friend of mine has been coming here for years and literally told me to go for the past 2 years. Located above the Starbucks on the corner of Hollywood Blvd and McCadden go through the gate past the little tour bus company and up the stairs all you smell is clean. Love that. So this private little gym is where many of hollywood's hot little bodies are sculpted. Super cool vibe for private training but what I come there for is to spin. I had never been to spin before because I thought it was too hard and I would never be able to do it. At first I could barely stand up but Andrea, the gyms very sweet and supportive owner encouraged me to do my best and to challenge myself as well. I must say my ass has been handed to me many times. And the music...the music is amazing...Pearl Jam, Elton John, Stevie Nicks...and shit that will make you spin your ass off like the Devil went down to Georgia (almost had a heart attack that day)...so much fun. I love this place. I've turned around on days and realized that there was a supermodel or very relevant actress spinning right behind me. It's great...after a short while I was able to keep up with most of them. Happy Happy! I love coming here every week and get real bummed out when I can't. Really grateful for everyone at Made in LA. It's changed how I think of myself. More...

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Made in LA Fitness is the BEST!!!  I've been spinning with Andrea Lawent (the owner) for almost twenty years.  She absolutely rocks.  There is simply no class anywhere as  fun or as challenging as Andrea's.  btw - there are a few comments saying Made in LA is not "clean" - not sure what studio these people have been too.  Made in LA may not be as slick looking as the fancy new gyms and studios.  But it's spic 'n span clean and, more importantly, it has SOUL!!!! More...

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I love this place. I'd taken a couple of spin classes before at 24 Hour and really didnt see what all the hype was about. Then I came to Andrea's class . It's not only the best workout I've ever had in my life, but it's fun. The music is insanely great, the classes are small and personal, and what it did to my body in just a few months was unbelievable. Someone took a picture of me in a bikini at a 4th of July BBQ from the back, and I didn't even recognize myself at first. Do yourself a favor and try these spin classes. They are the best thing I've ever done for my butt and my head. More...

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I am so excited that Johnny Debut of debutindustries.com is now teaching Spin on Mondays and Tuesday's 8:00pm. It is the best way to start off your week!

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Jesse is awesome!!!!  Not only worked with me to get me in better shape physically but every aspect of my life!  And add to it that he has the best spin classes - awesome music, high energy and meditative all at once!  I know - crazy sounding but once you experience it, you'll know what I'm saying!  It ROCKS! More...

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rob is a former physical therapist and now part time trainer.  he is knowledgeable and thorough.  i am thrilled with the work we've done together to rehab my shoulder and get me back on the path to fitness.  since he's part time he doesn't take many clients but i would recommend doing whatever you can to get him to work with you. More...

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Andrea Lawent is a spinning guru!! Spinning for me is so much about the music and if you want to find the best music to spin to in town, you will find it here. Lizzie had it right, you will get rock, punk, reggae and all other driving guitars, bass and rhythms to keep you on that bike and your heartrate up.I only wish I could take her classes more often but I'm stuck out on the Westside...If you're looking for a place in the East to get you ready for the Holidays, RUN to Made in L.A. Fitness! More...

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Rock n' Roll, Punk, Reggae, (good) New Wave....all at 7 am in this tiny serene Hollywood gym.  Smallish but well equipped personal training area.  I am a convert.  Whenever I have some free time, I will be heading west to spin at Made in LA.loves. More...

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I NEVER write reviews but I stumbled upon the previous bad review and it is so wrong that I'm going to have to break my streak. I have been spinning for over 8 years, and I have spun with a lot of great instructors but, for me, like many others, Andrea stands alone. The workout is great, of course. But it's more than that. Andrea was a professional choreographer and dancer, and the ride always has its own rhythm, choreography and plan. If I remember correctly, she began spinning off the bike when she had an injury, and continues to do so, to all of our benefit. She will call you on it if you are screwing up physically, or, even more importantly, not in it mentally; those who get it, appreciate and benefit from that so much (perhaps the bizarrely bitter previous reviewer didn't appreciate or understand Andrea's constructive criticism; who knows, who cares). I still don't know how Andrea can tell if we're all thinking about something and not being mentally present in the class but she can, and, as a result, the ride is a great workout and, as Andrea says, a rock and roll meditation. I can go anywhere I want, as can the celebrities and professional athletes who hit Andrea's class regularly. But we go and so should anyone who wants a great workout to great music with some serious mental cleansing thrown in.p.s. I am not going to dignify the previous reviewers pathetic, patently untrue and unwarranted personal attacks against Andrea by rebutting each of them specifically. Suffice it to say, they reveal nothing except the sad, angry and ugly state of the soul of the writer. More...

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