Core Conditioning CrossFit

If you’ve come here from Groupon, be aware that Joy does not teach classes these days. Now, you’ll be graced three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) by a trainer who does no pre-​class preparation (so he spends chunks of time on his cell phone trying to download the day’s workout) and brings his poorly-​trained off-​leash dog to wander between mats.
Steph, who does Tuesday/​Friday classes, is fantastic. But the reviews you see below, of people lauding Joy’s training, do not reflect the actual class you’re signing up for.

I love my morning workout with CCC! I am one of those people who is not motivated to get to a gym, slightly shy athletically and at a lower skill level. None of that matters with Core! We always have a great group of 6 – 8 at all skill levels and a trainer there with exercises prepared to push us to our individual best. The class time is also awesome: 7:15am means that I don’t have to get up super early but can still get in to work for 9:30.
*One note that I think is fair to disclose: Joy and Ken (as the website may suggest) are not the morning trainers. However, her staff of trainers are great and provide varied workouts according to their individual interpretation of Cross Fit.
THIS is the best exercise class I have found in LA. Focus on the simple things: burpees, running, situps, pushups and see results! Plus, all while getting some fresh air outside to start the day.

While the workout is great, the professionalism of Joy was horrible. She often came late and this is problematic if you’re looking to get your workout in on a weekday before work. There was even a day where she didn’t even show up. The truancy is very inconsiderate. Save your money.

I heart Joy! She truly cares for each person she trains with. I was getting married and needed someone to whip me into shape… she did that and soooo much more! She motivated me, helped with my diet and encouraged me through the stressful wedding planning. She is a bad ass chick with such a sweet side, a rare combo, but the perfect balance for a great trainer… thank you Joy for helping me look amazing on my wedding day!

Joy is a pleasure to workout with! My first 4 week session was back in June 2011 Before I started working out with Joy and Ken my normal workouts consisted mostly of cycling. Cycling is great for Cardio But I was looking for something that would help improve my over all strength and conditioning. My first couple of days with CCC were humbling but so rewarding! After the 1^st week I knew I came to the right place!
I love the fact that Joy’s class is outdoors. Like most of us I’m at work in doors 8 to 10 hours a day. The last thing I wanted to do was spend an other hour inside a Gym dealing with parking, and battling for the next available machine. I’m on my 4^th 4 week session with Joy. I’ve noticed my cycling has improved. Because of Core Conditioning CrossFit I’m a much better hill climber! I’ve recently started taking advantage of Joy reviewing my nutrition every week. With her help I’m sure I’ll reach the goals I’ve set for myself.

Allow me to add my voice to the chorus: Joy DiPalma is the real deal.
I came to her «bootcamp» via a silent auction at a charity function (I also bought a Cookie-​Of-​The-​Month series, to balance it out). What I found when I arrived, cookie crumbs and all, was a thorough, well-​considered workout that built in intensity over the course of the session. Challenging without being absurd, motivating without being demeaning, and inspiring without being sappy, Joy DiPalma takes the time to make sure every one of her clients gets the personalized attention they need – all the while kicking ass with measurable results.
And she’s hot. Highly-​recommended.

I have thoroughly enjoyed work with Trainer Joy — she is aptly named. She is the perfect combination of inspiring and compassionate. I would recommend her without hesitation.

Joy is a great trainer and an inspirational motivator. I make sure to get some sessions in whenever I’m in LA. Can’t recommend her highly enough.

This class is AMAZING! I tried it out 2 years ago and have been going ever since. It’s in a park so you’re getting plenty of fresh air. The workout is hard enough to be effective, without being so hard you’re dying afterwards. And the people that go to the class are a lot of fun and super welcoming. Can’t say enough goods things about this class.

Hands down the finest personal trainer I have ever met! Not only is Joy extremely knowledgeable in fitness and nutrition but she is also very motivating and inspiring and truly cares about her clients. I am blessed to have met her! … I will be in her classes for many moons to come!

Joy is the perfect mix of a tough, badass chick and a sweet, openhearted girl next door. I don’t know how she pulls it off, but somehow she does. She’s not too sweet that people don’t take her training seriously, nor is she too tough that people are scared of her and cry themselves to sleep at night. She is just right! Pushing you enough to feel good about yourself with her fun and encouraging nature! There’s no one else I’d like more to help me get fit!!! It’s an absolute JOY working with her… Get it?

Signed up for Core Conditioning CrossFit in June as a way to mix things up in preparation for my 5^th LA Triathlon. Saw Joy was a USA Triathlon certified coach so I figured she’d get me on the right track.
By the time the LA Tri rolled around in September, I was (and still am) 25lbs lighter and in fantastic shape. I finished the Olympic distance in 2:42 which was a PR by a full 10 minutes. And here’s the kicker– I try to only run when chased and this time around I trained for the run even less than normal and nearly every second lopped off my time came from the run. I owe that all to Core Conditioning CrossFit.
Are Joy’s workouts easy? Not for a second. Well, maybe for a few. But that really doesn’t matter because she’s always so darn positive way too early in the morning and does a great job of keeping the workouts varied and fun– if you can call doing skull crushers to infinity fun.
If you can stick to it there will be results. Along with killer workouts Joy will work with you in creating a solid nutrition plan. Nutrition has long been my downfall as I’m the type of person who will cap a 100 mile bike ride with an entire pizza and a pint or two of ice cream.
The good news though is you can still have your favorites (in moderation) but you won’t want to– well maybe a little.

I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to write a review. I suppose this is a perfect illustration of why I need a trainer – I’m a lazy sack.
I went to Joy in 2009 because my BFFs decided to get married in the lovely, tropical Dominican Republic, land of bikinis and beach bodies. So as not to embarrass myself and make a mockery of their sacred vows, I begged Joy to help me get rid of my disgusting deposit of lard I was calling a stomach and bulk up some key areas, like my arms. Joy decided to throw in some work on my ass as a bonus.
In a matter of about 3 months… or was it 4… Joy had transformed me into a lean, mean, workout machine. I loved working out with her – she was inspiring, personable, SO challenging, and helped me change my life outside of the gym with a total nutrition overhaul. I looked and felt the best I’d ever had or since when I was working out with Joy.
She kept the workouts snappy, interesting, and always pushed me to my limits… and when I couldn’t go any further, she gave me Real Housewives updates.
She gives you everything she’s got. And she expects you to do the same. And if you do, you will get amazing results.

Joy is an amazing trainer! She is motivating and has helped me lose over 40 lbs. She genuinely cares about all of her clients and will let you know when you have fallen off the wagon whether you want to hear it or not.
Core Conditioning Crossfit is fun, but challenging. We have a great group of people who workout together each morning. I highly reccommend it.