Storey Fitness

I don’t even know where to begin with how special Cody and all of the gang at Storey Fitness are. When I went in for my first personal training session with Cody, I knew this was going to be the beginning of a sea change for me. His commitment to bringing true health and fitness, inside and out, to his clients is clear from the moment you meet him. And every one of the trainer/​teachers I’ve met at Storey Fitness clearly carries on that message as well. For years and years I have trained and pushed my body in ways that I thought were helpful, but I was always getting injured or burnt out — physically and mentally. Now, just knowing the tip of the iceberg of what Cody has to teach, I’m seeing all the reasons why and how to fix them, and it’s like a new world for me. For the first time in 20 years, I’m EXCITED to train, because I know intellectually and viscerally the changes that even the most apparently slow or exacting exercise is helping me to make. And it doesn’t hurt that everyone there is so warm and supportive and inviting. They radiate happiness and health and it’s infectious. Whether in private sessions or in the group classes (which feel more like personal sessions because the attention paid to each client is so good), I just feel like a happier and more confident human after being there. Can’t say enough about these beautiful people or this extraordinary man.

Storey Fitness was a game changer for me. I have never been able to confidently state that I am healthy and fit and after almost a year at Storey Fitness, I definitely can. They emphasize a smart, healthy and safe approach but also create an environment where you can really challenge yourself without the fear of overdoing it. I have learned so much and feel and look markedly different. The coaches provide such constant knowledge and support — I was really not expecting to progress so noticeably. Training here has made a huge positive change in my lifestyle. I’d HIGHLY recommend it to anybody — from a beginner like me to someone already in great shape. They are the best! I’m a lifer!

Love this place! I did a whole month at storey fitness and I can tell you that my body was never the same again. If you are looking to work on your body from the inside out this is the place for you. I have really bad posture and since I started at storey fitness my posture had immensely improved. All teachers including Cody give you one on one time during the group classes. It is very important for them that you do these exercises correctly, which is something I cannot say for most personal trainers. Unfortunately storey fitness does not have a schedule that runs late into the night, which is the reason I cannot attend. Otherwise I would. Hoping they will open some new classes so I could go again! Highly recommend!

Getting ready for my upcoming wedding, it became apparent that I was in need of a fitness check. Living in the neighborhood, I had passed by Storey Fitness a few times while walking the dogs or going to grab a bite but never thought about going. To get in shape for our wedding, my fiancée and I were looking for a local place that focused on mobility, health and wellness over the CrossFit /​«get big» gym mentality and Storey Fitness seemed to fit the bill. We signed up for the first month with their amazing first month pricing to give it a test run and honestly haven’t looked back since! We attend the group classes which tend to be set up on the smaller side so everything still feels very personal. The Storey Fitness mentality is ideal — listen to your body, push yourself to the point of discomfort but never pain, and focus more on the quality of your efforts over the quantity.
It’s been over six weeks now and I am feeling stronger and better every workout. I love that I am challenged to push myself in the right way without anything feeling impossible so I leave each class confident and energized but thoroughly worked out. The instructors (we’ve mostly worked with Cody, Jeffrey and Fin) are all so knowledgeable and most importantly, are great motivators! They know how to explain movements in a way so you can better understand them and perfect the quality of each aspect and they are always very participatory. I feel like I am always encouraged to work towards the same goals as everyone but at my own skill and comfort level, which isn’t always the case with other fitness disciplines. Plus, for what it’s worth, the music selection is always amazing to keep me focused and in the zone.
Bottom line, if you’re looking for an enjoyable, non-​judgmental workout environment where you can focus on flexibility, movement, health and circular strength training in a small group setting, all the five-​star ratings don’t lie — Storey Fitness is the way to go. On the other hand, if you’re looking for the macho, competitive, timed type of workout where it’s «no pain, no gain» and all about bulking up, consider leaving that behind and giving the Storey Fitness way a shot!

Cody and I met at a health and wellness conference at the Four Seasons. I went to workout with Cody a few days later. It was a great workout session.
We spent time working on mobility and strength. Mobility is an aspect of fitness that is often neglected and working out with Cody just reemphasized that. I will be back working out with Cody when I am in the LA area next.

Cody Storey is a careful teacher and Storey Fitness is an exceptional place. I had never done anything like TacFit or CST, and Cody welcomed and encouraged me (without any hint of the hyper-​masculinity or intimidation that I once associated with «training»). I’ve been going to group classes three times a week for eight months and I still enjoy watching the coaches welcome new folks to the studio. I’m not an athlete by any stretch of the imagination, but I was frustrated and bored by not seeing much improvement after three years of short runs, indoor cycling, and lifting weights at corporate gyms like L.A. Fitness. For me, Storey Fitness means has meant never doing that ever again — I have learned how to move in ways that are always simultaneously mentally engaging and physically challenging.
Group classes are small (at the time of writing, a class typically has 2 – 6 people). Everyone works together on different variations of the same movements. Everyone receives individual coaching focused on small, incremental improvements that, over time, open up the range of movements that you’re able to perform. The training is progressive in that it builds on «basic» movements (that are quite challenging when you begin) and gets increasingly more complex as you learn. As far as I can tell, it’s fundamentally inclusive (of types of bodies, degrees of athleticism and strength). I’ve never seen someone who is not apparently able-​bodied training at Storey Fitness, but I have no doubt that Cody could accommodate anyone.
A defining feature of both the space and the training philosophy is Cody’s cultivated minimalism. First, there are no mirrors, which I appreciate. The coaches do all of the reflecting that’s necessary; you learn what it feels like to do things correctly. This minimalism is empowering. Before I started at Storey Fitness I was spending hours each week trying to find new motivation to work out (buying new music and clothing, searching for new workout plans, talking myself into staying on the treadmill for another twenty minutes). Training at Storey Fitness has freed me of all of that. The cycle of endlessly negotiating with (and subsequently disappointing) myself has been wholly replaced by a way of moving that makes me feel strong, focused, and confident.
In the course of learning and performing new kinds of movement, it’s inevitable that you’ll experience some soreness. Cody excels in this area, too. I have often shown up with some odd complaint to which it seems like there should be no clear solution, only for Cody to recognize it immediately and respond with a comprehensive description of muscular structure while he demonstrates an actual intervention that alleviates the pain – this is an excellent combination.
At the time I’m writing this, there are five coaches at the studio. Each is kind and skilled. Of the five coaches, I have worked most closely with Cody, Shawn, and Jeffrey. As a coach, Shawn is soft spoken and intently focused on watching your movement. Jeffrey is incredibly graceful, enthusiastic, inspiring to watch and to learn from.
Training at Storey Fitness has been a joy, and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. I’m moving out of the state and as much as I would love to continue going to the studio, I think it would make the coaches happy to know that they’ve instilled in me the confidence and skill to continue my training on my own – they’ve given me the resources and the motivation, and expanded what I thought it was possible for me to do.

This is the best workout program I have ever experienced bar none. I’ve had a number of privates and am literally shocked at the quality of the training. You feel like you’ve done a three day iso rotation at the gym but condensed into one hour! Can’t recommend highly enough.

I started working with Cody at Storey Fitness 3 months ago. I was looking for something different than the typical trainer. From the very first session, it was apparent that Cody’s methods and philosophy were unlike anything I’d experienced in the past. His «functional fitness» approach is exactly what my body was looking for. I’m not a particularly athletic person, but Cody’s gently encouragement has pushed me to happily work harder and accomplish more than I ever thought I could.
The beauty of Cody’s approach is that it’s completely focused on where you are and what you’re dealing with. When some long-​playing physical issues came up, Cody changed his approach with me to address those issues. His attention to detail and his ability to communicate clearly are key to my success. This is not about the quick fix. This is about increasing mobility and flexibility and strength — it’s not a race, it’s a marathon. I feel so lucky to have found Storey Fitness!

umm, nothing but five stars reviews for this place???
so Cody is either an amazing hypnotist and has us all under his spell,
or he is just the best trainer/​instructor/​fitness guru we have all experienced!
This place is seriously awesome, amazing music at just the right volume and only when it is necessary, lots of personal attention, always clean, and the instruction and technique given is unparalleled and very progressive and result oriented. A great program I am always excited about going to! I am very grateful I found this place and it is in the area.

StoreyFitness isn’t about fast results or just getting your workout over with; it’s about reacquainting yourself with your body’s needs, strength, power, poise, flexibility and true potential!
As a massage therapist, I can’t tell you how many of my clients complain about the aches and pains of getting older; but the truth is, it’s not about age, it’s about how you choose to move your body (and feed your body) every single day!
How does your body feel when you wake up in the morning? Any nagging pains? A chronic bad knee or sore back? Have you just decided to live with it?
StoreyFitness offers you movement patterns and mobilization exercises that get you back in the game!
Start with a few private sessions with Cody, to asses where your body’s mobility and potential trouble spots are. This focused one-​on-​one time with an incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable and down to earth coach, gets you on the fast track to feeling good and sets the base to sculpting your body!
Remember to check out the group classes, they are super fun, great energy, great people, small groups, and individual attention when needed to improve on form. This is NOT some macho, competitive, drill sergeant environment! StoreyFitness is about coming together and sharing a space, working towards the same goals while everyone individually works at his or her current level of fitness and skill. Cody always reminds us that working beyond what your body is safely capable of doing right now, only sets you up for failure (and injury) in the long run!
So if you want more than just a workout, if you actually want to embrace a new and fun way of safely working your body from head to toe and achieving greater health, mobility, strength and overall wellness,
–then StoreyFitness is for you!
Clubbells, Kettlebells, rings, mats, boxes, ropes, pull-​up bars, …
I am totally hooked! ;)

Best comprehensive workout around! Cody the lead trainer knows his stuff and sets a good example for us to follow. Storey Fitness rocks! Tacfit for Life!

Cody is the Best.
Go! Don’t read another review. Just Go! Join! Now! Do it.
How can I take the experience which is Storey Fitness and condense it into mere words? Storey Fitness is not swoll. Storey Fitness is not hype. Storey Fitness is heart-​centered and challenging. Storey Fitness raises the bar and gives you the tools and instruction to push past your limits. Storey Fitness is warm, friendly, supportive, fun, hella interesting, and always flipping the script.
You want to get in shape? Bored with your workout routine? This is the place for you. You are simply never ever going to have the benefit of this quality of knowledge and training at this price. Storey Fitness is value. Results. Get on board now.

I’m no stranger to fitness, and Cody more than impressed me with his knowledge and most importantly – his CARING ATTITUDE.
This guy is the real deal, train with him and it can’t help but rub off on you!
I look forward to training with him in years to come.

Storey Fitness is the BOMB! I try to refer as many people as possible and find myself talking very highly of the trainings! Results are amazing! Get your fitness on!

Storey Fitness is the best kept secret in LA.
Cody is an excellent trainer/​instructor. He knows exactly what he’s doing and he knows how to communicate. I always feel like a She-​Warrior after our workouts. He creates a really positive, upbeat environment and I always feel challenged. It’s also one of the ONLY forms of exercise I’ve done consistently that’s never caused an injury. And… I’m never bored. Cody changes the workouts in a way that keeps my mind and body constantly adapting.
Our class sessions are intense but focused. There’s no whistle blowing or drill sergeant b.s. We warm up, we WORK and we unload through targeted Yoga poses. It’s the smartest, most well-​rounded workout I’ve ever done. AND… it’s fun!
The studio is simple, clean and fully equiped.
I can’t say enough about Storey Fitness. Cody is all the coach you’ll ever need.

This part of town is blowing up and to have a fitness studio super close is icing on the cake. The classes here focus on health, well being and staying in shape. To me gyms are boring and one dimensional. Cody’s programs and philosophies focus on strength, movement and safety which I love. If you are looking for a motivating community of people and unconventional training that uses club bells, kettle bells, body weight, rings and medicine balls then this is the place for you. It’s an inspiring place to be and I get psyched to go to class which is the opposite of how I felt when I went to the big-​box, franchise gyms. Two thumbs up!

What a find! Cody has an excellent way of approaching fitness that incorporates methods you just won’t learn about at the gym. I value Cody’s emphasis on minimizing impact, proper form and limiting injuries.
I wish I started sooner.

If you are reading this and other reviews then you must have heard something about Cody that sparked your interest. Whether you are looking to lose weight, build lean muscle or just challenge yourself, Cody will get you there. If you are unfamiliar with TACFIT, Kettlebells or Clubbells then you are in for a treat! No treadmills, elliptical or dumbbells, none of the typical gym workouts. Talk to Cody and you realize right away that he is not a personal trainer in the sense that you thought all personal trainers are like.
One word to describe Cody would be unique. Unique in his personality and his approach to fitness. He won’t push you over the edge till you are puking or can barely move, that is not his style. Emphasis is on technique and form above anything else. He will inspire and motivate you to challenge yourself, to be a better version of yourself not someone else. Cody’s personality and workouts are what will keep you coming back week after week. Dump your old trainer and get with the best!
The workouts sessions are unique. I won’t attempt to describe them, you have to see and do them for yourself. Start with joint mobility exercises to prep the body and joints for the work to be done. Next is 20 minutes of high intensity fat burning circuits. After the HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) circuit, Yoga is utilized to cool down and unload the tension we had just put the body through. Each move that is part of the circuit has different levels so anyone in any physical shape can do and as your progress you can move to more challenging levels. We can’t talk about fitness without mentioning nutrition.
Nutrition is very important to help you achieve your fitness goals. If you don’t have your nutrition on point with your fitness, then you are just working out to not gain weight. Cody can’t tell you what to eat but he can guide you to discover and become knowledgeable about not only the type of foods but the quality of the foods. If you are treating your body to a workout with Cody, don’t cheat your body with bad nutrition. Feed your body the nutrients it needs to shed that fat and build lean muscle. Are you still skeptical?
Now you might think after reading this, that Cody is unaffordable, something this good has to hurt the pocketbook. Cody won’t hurt your body or your pocketbook. You can either do one on one personal training sessions or get the Buddy Deal. With the buddy deal, you can have up to 4 people, split the cost and have fun working out alongside your friends. You won’t be surrounded by strangers, like a typical gym, you will be training in Cody’s studio. Training in his studio feels very personal, welcoming and non-​judgmental; he will even let you pick the music… well…sometimes…
Cody has helped me lose weight and inspired me to keep going. He is more than a personal trainer, he is a friend. This is my story about Cody Storey.
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Cody has a true gift! I’ve never been one for personal trainers, but he’s so much more than that. Truly.
As a 46-​year-​old woman, I’ve had my share of injuries and was losing flexibility, strength, energy and endurance. Cody is immensely knowledgable and having him apply his know how to my fitness needs is incredibly effective.
No wasted effort. No hours of jogging. Cody is a revelation. But I don’t recommend that you go to him because he’s hard enough to get a session with already and I can’t give Storey Fitness up. He’s done more for me than doctors and chiropractors were able to do with me after looking at MRIs!
Ivy

Storey Fitness is a game changer baby!
Cody Storey has changed my life indefinitely and I cannot express in words my gratitude. With his help and guidance I went from a professional couch potato with a PhD in fried food to one Tough Mudder! My body continues to transform and altogether I’m down around a 100 pounds and a lot of the credit goes to this man. All I needed was willingness and discipline. With Storey Fitness you get a coach that works with you on every level, for a holistic experience.
Cody offers a unique program tailored to each individual client’s needs. He is supportive and knows how to push you toward your best performance without being overbearing or in your face. He is conscious of where you are at and never takes you past your breaking point. I leave each workout feeling great, and yes I’m often sore, but there is a big difference between the sore of working hard and building strength and the pain of overexertion. I’ve never had to feel pain with Cody. We do a lot with body weight, clubbells, kettlebells and rings — all things I had no knowledge of previously. His programs are movement based and our workouts move through logical progressions and address the needs and growth of my entire body. We start with mobility, move into strength training and compensate with yoga as we end our sessions each week.
Each week I am amazed at where I am at and how far I have come. I still have a long ways to go, but I’ve blown past goals I never even dreamed of setting. I didn’t know how much I was missing and now there is just no way I could ever go back. I’ve taken my passion for food and with the foundation he provided me, I’ve cultivated a new love and appreciation for healthy, organic and clean cooking. I’ve been able to take that foundation and develop it on my own outside of our sessions. I’m on my way to a doctorate in healthy living! I’m all in baby and I’ve never been so happy. I only hope that one day I can give back and change lives the way Cody has helped me.