In the area for a bit and the SM equinox was too small with only 2 squat racks. Signing up here was smooth and easy. Plenty of dedicated parking behind the gym. The gym is setup/designed very nicely with the cardio machines on the 2nd floor and lots of open space for on the 1st for people who want to do lunges and the sort. The ceiling is very high which is always good for a gym so it doesnt get too hot and loud. Lots of dumbbells, a few isolation machines, a small turfed area where Ive noticed people stretch or do HIIT type of workouts, and a small outdoor area. Towels are provided and while the shower area is small they are clean and feel nice.My favorite part, they have 3 squat racks/platforms with padded weightlifting area suitable for deadlifting and olympic lifts. The platforms have Eleiko bumper plates and extra barbells. Most of the barbells are decent quality with nice knurling. Would be nice if they had some powerbars and a deadlift jack. I dont like their bench press setup as the bench height is way too low to get properly positioned. Also not a fan of the TVs. Their ceiling ventilation leaks. Hasn’t been fixed for the whole month I’ve been here. Also the rack near the back has a funky smell that’s been there for a month as well. Notified front desk but not resolved.Its always very clean and I usually notice a staff member putting plates back which is a great touch. The water fountain isnt very good with the water pressure being low. The few people Ive met have been nice and considerate. Everyone seems respectful of each other and the space. Great experience so far and plan to continue going for the next month!

Best gym in town. Gym connoisseur, btw

Iron Fitness is the best boutique gym Ive ever been to. Since being in LA, Ive been a member of Equinox, Trifit, 24 hr Fitness and the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Besides the convenience in west LA / Santa Monica, I settled on Iron because of the great environment and staff.Its really clean and comfortable, with all the equipment you need, whether youre a serious lifter or an endurance athlete. While I dont use any of the personal trainers myself, I see them with other loyal clientele all the time...a good sign that people love them.

I love this gym! I signed up as a member for the boxing program and have had a great experience. The boxing trainers are not only experienced boxing experts that will help you improve your technique, but they will also put you through high intensity, great workouts. Plus everyone is super friendly and the facility is very clean!

Nice small gym. Very clean. Not crowded. Aerobic machines are a bit old but the weight equipment is very nice. Pleasant vibe. People are serious about exercise but its a friendly quiet place too go workout. Showers are small but clean.

Iron Fitness would have been one of the best things that could have ever happened to me, had it not be for the abnoxiously loud music, penetrating every cell of your body, invading the privacy of your mind and emotional life! This is true especially if you are there to focus on your workout without the need for super hyper stimulation from music! Otherwise, it is an absolutely fantastic gym. Staff is friendly, polite, helpful, and accommodating. The size of the gym is neither too big nor too small. It is equipped with all that is expected of a good gym. The set up is wonderful and they have made great use of the space. It is well maintained and is kept clean. The abandoned weights are regularly put back in place by the staff so that one doesnt have to walk about looking for them! If one of the staff notices that you are looking for something, they will help you find it. Overall, the gym has a private feel to it as it is never too crowded, and its members are nice, polite, and friendly. I only wish they would keep the music at a more civilized and non-intrusive level so that one would feel that they are in a gym and not a club!

This place is a joke. Dont spend your money at this gym with no parking and no members

Great class with Jermaine today and always: lots and lots of energy. Noah at the front desk is beyond terrific.

Great Boutique gym. Boxing trainers have a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Awesome staff! Was in from out of town and needed to train. They got me in for a lift and everyone was super courteous and welcoming. Really nice layout and use of space as well. Definitely recommend if you live nearby and are looking for a gym.

In Seattle & Austin, the 24 HR Fitness “Super” sport locations were phenomenal — here, not so much. I was happy to arrive at a well-maintained gym with an excellent staff, interesting class options (Koga) and at what I felt is a fair price. IRON keeps the fire burning. Oh yea, and there’s parking too

Absolutely cant beat all the available classes, and equipment for the price!!

What a fantastic place to train! Trainers are the best in LA

Not bad for class pass open gym. They have 1 ski erg, 1 rowing machine, and 1 assault bike – these 3 machines are separate from all the ellipticals and treadmills.

I love this place. Good parking. The gym floor has a lot of open space for training, and unlike with bigger commercial gyms, you dont have to wait on equipment like squat racks. There is a lot of specialty training items like a prowler sled, battle ropes, and different varieties of bars. They have a hip thruster bench for glute training which is great as well. If youre tired of the gym scene, then this is the place to go!

This place is amazing! They have the best staff!

Clean, uncrowded, friendly. People work out hard in this gym. Best gym I’ve ever joined — by far. And I repeat, clean!

FROM A GYM NEWBIE: As someone who has always hated gyms and who has only recently started training at one, I can say that IRON Fitness Gym is a wonderful place to get your sweat on. Even though there are a lot of ridiculously fit regulars, its not an intimidating place because everyone is friendly and supportive. Its small enough that staff and patrons really know each other (unlike at mega gyms, to which I have had memberships before and not wanted to use). For example, its not unusual to get a high five walking out the door. Its also big enough to have a great assortment of top-of-the-line equipment and other fun work out options--including some outdoors. Importantly, the space is kept very clean. Finally, a major shout out to my amazing and expert trainer, Julia!

The best Gym you will find in Santa Monica! Very comprehensive staff and nice people. Highly recommend this place.

I recently did a 7 day trial. The facility was not as populated as the major gym chains, which was very appealing, and equipment was adequate. However, the staff and management are very disorganized and unconcerned with the new customer. I decided not to join the gym after my experience with the staff.

Very nice gym, been coming for the last 2 months and I’m very satisfied with everything. The staff are very friendly and the gym itself has a nice athmosphere!

Ive been a member of IRON Santa Monica for the last three years and literally fell in love with the space and the vibe the first time I walked in. IRON truly stands outing in that it truly is a boutique gym. Iron has a number of great attributes. It offers all the equipment one can possible ask for, has a great friendly community vibe, has a outdoor workout area with a workout sled, has an excellent personal training program as well as a KILLER boxing program. Private showers, towel service, wide open space with 25’ ceilings, and the gym never feels over crowded that one couldnt get access to a squat rack or any other machine they need. The layout is very fluid with the cardio equipment located an upstairs balcony over looking the main gym floor, and the boxing area located in its own intimate studio area on the lower level. Group training as well as boxing classes are offered on a daily basis in the mornings, noon and evenings. They run a variety of programs like FITin42, 4-week shred etc that literally help everyone not only achieve their fitness goal but make long lasting changes in their nutritional habits. Recently they added neuromuscular therapy services that are more than worth checking out in case your body might ache somewhere. I would recommend IRON to anyone looking for a fitness facility that not only helps their members achieve their individual goals (strength, hypertrophy, fat loss etc.) but takes a holistic mind, body & soul approach. I know many members who have been members since the gym opened and say they will never leave, as I don’t plan on ever leaving Iron as long as I live in LA. They’ve also recently opened up a second location in Brentwood that is also a top facility.

Tried to go with my friend. Did not give him 1 guest pass with his membership. Mind you, he has been a member for years. Tried to charge me $24 for a day pass. No thanks.

The gym floor has a lot of open space for training, and unlike with bigger commercial gyms, you dont have to wait on equipment like squat racks.

Great Place

Great class