Lit Method

I am so sore… in the BEST way possible!!!
I wanted to write this while I was still walking funny. My friend has been raving about LIT for a while and thanks to class pass I decided to tag along with him. He really wanted me to take my first class from the owner, Justin, but we wound up with a sub brandon but it doesn’t matter because he was awesome too!
Let me break it down… LIT stands for Low Impact Training but there is nothing low about it (except maybe how low you dip your squats!)!!! The main piece of equipment is the rowing machine and then you jump off and do some muscle conditioning like planks, suspension resistance bands, ab work with a foam roller (who knew?) and those dreaded planks!
Because of the rowing machines, there’s only 10 – 12 stations (big plus for me bc I like having my own personal space so it’s great to have a designated area) and they keep it somewhat dark with booming music plus the instructor and his colleague walk around and help you with their form and bang on your rowing machines when it’s time to do sprints.
The parking was super easy in their lot (although my friend says that was kind of rare and there’s usually a backup for the lot) and they give you towels and provide water to refill your water bottles. They really have thought of everything.
I would love to go back and try Justin’s class because my friend raves about him and I really really loved the positive encouragement Gabe gave during the class.
So in a nutshell, I will definitely be back… as soon as I can walk properly again from those squats!

I have been working out for 30+ years and have always dreaded it until I went to LIT. Their workout keeps my mind active and my body sweating. Their instructors are all top notch and their training régime is innovative and always evolving. They actually listen to feedback and apply it… ie challenges etc. In the room they have the main trainer and then a motivator that is getting you pumped up as well as making sure you are doing the exercises correctly. Another thing is that this workout is not ruining my knee’s or joints but its still hard as hell. The bottom line: I’m getting in the best shape of my life and enjoying it!!!

I’ve never gone out of my way to post a review on Unilocal,but this place simply deserves the recognition. Lit Method is an incredible workout that’s somehow also insanely fun. I say without hesitation that Justin Norris is in the thick of the conversation for best trainer in Los Angeles. He understands proper form and technique, and won’t allow anyone to walk out of class hurt or injured (although he’ll happily watch you walk out exhausted!). Whether you’re looking to get stronger or shed 50 lbs, this is the place and Justin is the guy to help you reach your goals. And of course, no review of Lit Method would be complete without acknowledging Taylor. Just when you think you have nothing left in the tank, she motivates you to keep going. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.

I have watched the LIT community grow over the last several months and really wanted to go. I kept pushing it out or something came up and I didn’t go. I finally made a commitment to myself in hopes of getting more tone for the summer days that are here! First and most important for me is the music and it was amazing, I could not have made a better play list myself!!! The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming and the class far exceeded my expectations. The class has people of all different body structures which was appealing to me and helped me not feel intimidated. I really enjoyed the class and recommend it to anyone that wants to put a solid change in your regular routine. The parking structure where the studio is located is small however there is a parking structure about a half block up on the same side of the street. Soooo good! Try it!

Motivated and Talented Trainers who help you better your workout. The rowers lightening up red with the lights dimmed gets you in the zone.

Dragged myself out of bed and took the 6am class. Have heard about this place but haven’t had the chance to give it a try. Some friends talked me into getting up bright and early. And wow, what a way to start the morning. Nikki was the instructor. This class from start to finish was a workout. Nikki was great and kept the class consistently motivated! I would definitely take this class again!

This is my new favorite studio. I found it on Classpass but will definitely buy classes to supplement. Incredible workout, easy on your joints. Muscled burned but nothing else hurt. Stretch out at the end was incredible. Great music, state of the art/​very clean studio & equipment. The instructors really understand the human body and are great with injuries. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Just finished my first class and I have to say: I am *seriously* impressed. I came from working out regularly at Barry’s and this has the same level of intensity without the awful dreadmill and using resistance bands and TRX instead of dumbbells. Nevertheless, I came out drenched and smiling. High intensity, fabulous programming with a focus on form and the dark lighting just sweeten the deal.

I found such an amazing fun workout studio!!! Thanks to Classpass for introducing me to the Lit Method!!! I wasn’t sure what to expect when I showed up because they described a low resistance workout which included rowing?
The studio is kind of hidden. Its located on the second floor of a small shopping plaza off of La Cienega and 3^rd street. Its not too big and it has a small receiving room where you check in and then the one beautiful workout room.
When I checked in they provided a nice smelling clean towel which was perfect since I had forgotten mine. As soon as the previous class ended we waited a little while so they could clean up. When I entered I was happily surprised to see the fancy rowing machines and weight bands neatly organized filling the entire workout room. I put my stuff away in their cubbies located in the back and quickly hopped onto a rowing machine.
The workout was butt kicking!!! I enjoyed the encouraging support from the instructor. She was really nice and asked me before class started if I had any injuries and gave me a quick intro to the rowing machine. The music was pumping and so were we!!! We did several intervals of rowing, squats, bands it was great! By the end of the hour I was drenched in sweat! Kind of gross but kind of cool at the same time! I highly recommend this place for people who want a low resistance, low impact fun and different workout!

Just got Lit! I was looking for a low impact class that would work me out and this is it! Using Rowing machines, bands, a motivating instructor & another person on the floor that cheers you on & helps you w your form. Oh, a great playlist & foam rollers at the end to massage those kinks out!

I LOVE LIT METHOD. I joined ClassPass for a month and am so upset that I waited until my last week of unlimited (yeah, not gonna renew after that price hike) to try out this class. However, I gave in and signed up for 3-​months unlimited. I hope I don’t get bored after so many classes… but I really doubt I will. Absolutely love everything about the studio so far.
My first class was with Brandon and my second was with Ashley. I was worried that the classes would be too similar and I would get bored too quickly, but they were different! Brandon’s had more TRX involved. Ashley’s used more of the resistance bands and incorporated the rowers into more exercises. Both were equally fun, had great music and both instructor were really positive and encouraging.
Gabe was the assistant in both classes and he is AWESOME. He came by and corrected my form multiple times and was super motivating. LOVE him. I’ve never taken a class with another instructor/​assistant but this was perfect.
Low impact is NOT low intensity. I sweat so much in both classes and my arms were sore the next day! The studio was super clean, always a plus.

Truly. this is as good as boutique fitness studios get in this town and I recommend LIT Method to anyone who will listen! Please note that «low impact» does not mean «low intensity.» LIT Method classes will make you sweat! However, 50 minutes of hard work will fly by because of great instructors, varying intervals and fun music. It’s a workout that I have actually started to look forward to and, let me tell you, I have SO never been that person. All of the staff members I’ve interacted with have been wonderful but big shout out to Allison and Wes for making 7 a.m. not seem so bad. :)
Get here now!

Good workout. First time there… So me and a girlfriend went ! Good energy, will see how I feel in the morning, since I used a bunch of muscles I don’t use that much:)

Low Impact Training is amazing! They build you, not break you! All the trainers are amazing. They use WaterRowers, TRX bands and foam rollers to help you cool down and prevent injury. I’m obsessed with this place!

What an awesome and unique workout! It’s rowing machine, Pilates, yoga all mixed in one. The atmosphere is dark with this red spinning bulb on the rower. It feels like a little private club. It was so fun to hang on the ropes that extend from the ceiling. I have to try this class again. Super low impact but gets you sweating. The parking lot is small but I found parking fine. Watch out for GPS it had me going around it circles. It’s the lot right next to coffeebean. Super cute little place on the top left floor. If I had to park at Beverly center I probably wouldn’t have gone in.

OBSESSED. I’ve been going consistently for two months now, and I am still just as amped as day one. The program here is extremely effective in getting you a proper workout. You’ll leave drenched in sweat and with a big grin on your face. Something about this place is really uplifting and motivating. I think the team has a huge part to play.
— Justin and Taylor: The owners. Super cute fit couple. They teach a good portion of the classes together. Always very upbeat and personable with everyone.
— Ashely and Gabe: They teach the regular Saturday class I go into. LOVE their teaching style. Gabe is absolutely the best with his cheerleading.
— Wes: Only taken one of his classes so far, but LOVE it. I’ll be looking to take more of his in the future.
— Maggie: Teaches Lit FLOW. A yoga inspired class. Also a huge fan. Surprisingly just as challenging as the signature classes, but in a completely different way.
— And then their is Allison: Operations Manager. My girl. She takes great care of any admin, bookings, and all other questions about the program.
The team is is phenomenal. I went from a «day pass» to a «six pack class», to a membership for a reason. LIT METHOD is the way to go!

I found LIT through Classpass, and I’m so glad I did because it’s a great studio. I’ve only taken one class there so far, which was about ½ rowing and ½ TRX. All intervals are short between 30−60sec, which may not seem like a lot, but believe me, your arms and legs will be dying halfway through. While I’ve taken several classes that incorporate rowing, this was the first class I’ve ever taken that was centered around rowing, and i loved it. I’m always on the hunt for unique types of classes, and this one definitely worked muscles I don’t normally use. A lot of classes these days are high-​impact & high-​intensity, which isn’t good on your body, when practiced consistently. It’s nice to know options like LIT, which stands for Low-​Impact-​Training, exist in LA.
I must mention the rowing machines because they’re pretty cool — they light up and the faster you pull, the faster the water in the front of the machine spins around… hard to explain, but worth taking the class just to see it! Also, added bonus is that everyone has their own station, which is great so you don’t have to continually rotate and share equipment with others.
Parking is super easy as there is a free lot on location. If the lot is full, there’s plenty of street parking around. The studio is on the second floor of the complex tucked in the left corner. If you don’t have ClassPass but want to try out the studio, they have a BOGO deal for $ 28.

If I had to describe this boutique fitness studio in one word, that word would be AMAZING hands down. From the facility itself to the trainers to the workout, everything is simply amazing!
As a severe asthmatic the majority of my life, cardio intense workouts have always been a tremendous challenge for me. The cardio component (rowing on a water rower) at LIT Method is no different; it is tough for my asthmatic lungs. However, the encouragement from the trainers and the energy in every single class truly helps me push thru. Let’s not forget to mention the playlists! They are EVERYTHING… just what I need to push harder. I don’t know about anyone else but a good playlist really helps me get thru a tough workout. Thanks to ClassPass, I have taken about 7 or 8 classes here so far and plan to take MANY more. I have reached my ClassPass «class max» at this studio 2 months in a row. I even took my daughter to a class when she was home from college on Spring Break. She LOVED it!
With regard to the workout itself, it is definitely LOW IMPACT on your joints but VERY HIGH INTENSITY!!! It’s a great option for everyone but especially those who have injuries. There is no jumping and no use of weights but trust me it is by no means an «easy» workout. LIT Method uses resistance bands, isolation exercises, and focuses on your core to ensure you get a great workout that «builds but doesn’t break you.» At the end of the workout, LIT Method incorporates the use of foam rollers to roll out muscle tension/​pain, etc. Foam rollers hurt so good!
Lastly, the owners (Justin & Taylor) and director of operations (Allison) at LIT Method are absolutely WONDERFUL!!! I cannot say this enough. Kudos to you guys… LIT Method is brilliant!

I discovered LIT browsing through IG. Their video promo was dope! I was sold! A friend and I started with their Intro promo of BOGO Free, so we signed up instantly. My ass was kicked on my first class, I was ready to walk out but Taylor was such an angel (still is) and Justin was awesome so I tried my best to pull it together. I knew I could do better though so I drove my sore ass home all the way to Glendale re-​evaluating my lifestyle. I know I’ve been eating healthier than before but my workout routine revolves around Pilates Reformer 3 days a week and yoga maybe once a month. No cardio at all. I hated cardio — And it hated me back! I’ve had a heart palpitation condition since I can remember. I didn’t do much sports because of it. As a matter of fact I couldn’t friggin run to save my life! I told people if worse come to worst, I will powerwalk myself to safety. I also told my personal trainer then never to make me run, and the soab actually listened to me! Lol! (God bless him though).
LIT Method on the other hand pushed me, no, actually, it *inspired* me to do better. I stopped smoking cigarettes. I told myself I’ll try it again and if it helped, I will stop smoking completely. That was 8 days ago. I haven’t smoked since and I just finished my 3^rd class in like a week. I sweat in this class more than I do in a sauna! I love it! Taylor and Justin absolutely rock! They would make you feel like family, like you’re home and that they’ve known you forever. So if you’re having second thoughts about this place, I say «Go for it». If I could do it, so could you… and your grandpa! Just remember to listen to your body. Push yourself out of your comfort zone but be mindful of your limits. Do it gradually. It will get better.

DUDE! That was intense. I’m normally quite behind on reviews, but after yesterday’s (3÷30÷16) class, I couldn’t wait to write a review and toot the horn for LIT method. GET LIT! (well that’s what the wall said.) What’s LIT you ask? Low — Intensity — Training. Similar to the HIIT method (High Intensity Interval Training). The LIT method utilizes a rowing machine, resistance bands, and body weight training. At the end of the class, there’s a segment dedicated to foam rolling! That is awesome. Most classes have the option for you to stay extra to foam roll or hang out, but not dedicated for foam rolling. YAY!
Thank you Justin and Taylor for the energy, awesome playlist, and wonderful workout. I can’t wait to come bac
Classes are small and efficient. You get your warm up, workout, cool down, and recovery all in a 50-​minute class. Honestly, I was surprised how quickly time passed by when you’re working out in an interval. You don’t have enough time for your brain to tell you that it’s tired, or that you’re bored. The class switches gears and you’re working on another part of your body.
Tip: Small parking lot, but you can park at the Beverly Connection for $ 1/​hr.
LIT is on classpass, and I’ve seen groupon, gilt deals for classes (keep your eyes peeled) and they have reasonable class fees — $ 28/​class, $ 250/​mo unlimited with no contract, etc.

What a workout! My favorite part is having Taylor and Justin so passionately teaching the class and not only focusing on the row machines. I have never been a huge fan of row machines but this LIT method takes it to a whole other level!
I can’t wait to come back and take a class here. If you love a great challenge and ready to sweat, LIT method is definitely the place. Also, it is open to men and women!

SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS ON CLASSPASS. I’ve gone twice now and I think I’m addicted. Their method focuses on Low Impact Training which is a great alternative if you have any injuries or don’t want to strain your body.
The facility is very nice and clean. During the rowing segments, they turn off the lights so you can see the machines light up red while you’re getting in that cardio which is pretty cool. When you’re not on the rower, you’re doing different muscle building exercises on the wall with their awesome equipment similar to TRX work.
The time flies by as you tune out to great music and different exercises so you won’t be bored doing the same thing at all. In addition to the instructor, there is also an assistant going around cheering you on and helping you with any of the movements you may be struggling with.
The staff there is great, you can really see their passion and genuine desire to help you out. I guess the only drawback is parking – there is a parking lot, but it’s congested and not my preference so I find parking nearby. But you know, the Beverly Grove area in general is crap when it comes to parking, so keep that in mind (but it’s worth it)!