Xtreme Training Center

My review is based solely on the aerial fitness classes. They are overpacked with or without groupon days. Online specials only make it worse for regular patrons. I would give this gym a negative star just based on the attitude of the owner who made me feel like crap after not calling in advance to use a groupon. Perhaps you should post info on your website when you launch these specials to avoid wasting people’s time in making it all the way out to class to be rudely turned away. I was also a regular patron at this gym over a year ago and was paying for block classes but took a break– and decided to come back after being lured by the groupon with the intent of becoming a regular patron again. After the distasteful experience with the owner– I will never come back. To the owner: You should not offer groupons and then make people feel less than important when they try to use it. This place gets two stars because Maggie, one of the instructors here deserves 5 stars– she is awesome– which rounds out the review of this place.

This gym gets one star because the instructors are AMAZING!!! I took aerial silk classes for about 6 months. My husband bought me several classes as a christmas present, because i loved it so much.
The reason this gym gets such a low rating is that even though the full fees were paid for a number of classes, they have a deadline on them that’s unreasonable. I went out of town and came back trying to sign up for a class and they said I couldn’t take it, even though it was already paid for! Apparently, if you don’t take the class within a month after you pre-​purchase it, you lose all of your money! I’ve never heard of such absurd rules for any gym, and they certainly didn’t tell me upfront.
Further, I signed up for 6 classes thinking that they had classes three nights a week. Shortly after I signed up, the schedule changed. I was unable to make any of the classes with the sudden schedule change.
All in all, the instructors are highly skilled and the classes are affordable. You will see changes in your body in a short period of time. However, the strange policies, sudden changes to schedules, and unreasonable deadlines are not worth it! Go somewhere else…

I have been coming for aerial classes for about 5 months now. I’m a generally athletic person, but when I started I couldn’t even do a single pull-​up. Now I’m climbing up and down silks, hanging upside-​down from trapeze, dropping from the ceiling, and I almost have the splits on both legs. I’m 33 years old so starting something like this felt a little crazy at first. But what started out as a fun and different way to work out has become a full blown hobby (obsession?). I look forward to every class and leave feeling strong and confident.
The instructors and staff are super nice and remember your name and how far along your skill levels are. I usually take from Maggie or keely and sometimes Kat. I find Kat the biggest stickler for form (which is important), but her conditioning can be a bit tough for the super beginner. Keely and Maggie may be better for your very first time. And the students are super supportive of one another so you’re never embarrassed if you can’t get a trick right away. And they will all help you if they know a trick and you are still learning. I’ve never felt lacking of attention.
Sometimes classes can get a little big, but if they know far enough in advance they will bring in extra instructors. And if you are a bit more advanced they will focus on the newer people and let the more advanced people kinda do our workouts together.
Highly recommend!

I’ve only taken aerial classes here and I enjoyed them. I fell in to the adult beginner category which left me with Monday nights, Wednesday nights, and Saturday afternoons as my only class time options. Luckily, the times worked out for my schedule but I could see it being a problem to finish your classes before they expire when you only have three options. The teachers are generally good, I preferred Katrina and Sioux over Maggie. I found the weeknight classes more low-​key and manageable. The Saturday class was usually overfull and felt hectic. A common problem I saw in all the classes is that it’s hard to get individual attention. One teacher doesn’t seem to be enough for the amount of people they let sign up. And I think the mix of all skill levels in one class adds to the lack of attention and hectic feeling. Overall, I did enjoy the classes and I found the location convenient. Parking is a little bit of a struggle so plan on coming a few minutes early; I was usually able to find parking on Caspar.

Here at XTC they have the best kijukimbo classes that you could find kids and adults my daughters taking the kids class and her confidence buildup she’s a totally different person from six months when I first brought her the first time to now big difference well recommend for your kids. First tournament she when to first place great instructor great staff.

Kickboxing with Armen this is what everyone needs.. he is a current MMA fighter, he is very professional… he will teach you the techniques! !! He is the best!!! I’m dying after his classes, and I love these feelings. I see how my body began to transform. I’m much stronger now and have good cardio!!! And now I can easily kick someone’s ass :)
The only thing, this club canceled MMA classes with Armen :(
Btw George is good also, but still Armen is the best trainer!!!

Capoeira!
Yes! after much procrastination I finally got off my bum and trekked a few blocks to enroll myself to this training center. Many nights I pass by this part of Colorado Boulevard seeing the graceful yet intense movements of people in the class, all clad in their white capoeira garments, the routine looks fun but I could also tell that involves a lot of skills and training to achieve such fluid and graceful movements.
First and foremost, the staff here at XTC are amazing! Very friendly and will help you with questions and things you wanted to know about the training center. My Capoeira Professors Pavao & Chegado are wonderful, they are encouraging but most of all, really knows their craft «Capoeira», just to give you a bit of an idea as to what Capoeira is; it is Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music. It may look easy but don’t be mislead by the fluid movements as you’ll be drenched in sweat after your session.
The gym also has a boxing ring, a boxing training section, acrobatics, martial arts and a full workout room at the 2^nd floor loft, the place is bright and clean spacious enough to accommodate members and their companions.
If there’s one thing that you’ll notice in this training center is the camaraderie and friendliness of the members and instructors which benefits both the gym and members especially for beginners (like me) who is still learning the ropes, proper steps and techniques to Capoeira, it makes learning and immersing yourself in the program so much easier.
XTC is located along Colorado Blvd. right by Caspar Ave., this big white building with glass walls and red signage’s is pretty hard to miss — a block away from Eagle Rock & Colorado.
If you are looking into getting into something more than your usual workout routine, XTC has the programs that might possibly interest you. I have to say though, For all the programs and classes they offer, membership in this Training Center is pretty reasonable.
Check them out!

WOW-​do not come here if you don’t want to sweat and have a fantastic workout. I bought a Groupon deal and I had my first kickboxing class here and it was a good class. They accommodated my recent knee surgery and I still had a great workout. Definitely will get more classes. Nice people and instructor was eager teach me after class. Felt like I’ve known him all my life. I highly recommend them for their kickboxing class. NOTE: Bring your own gloves.

I’ve started exercising at this local gym. It is very clean and the atmosphere is pleasant. The coaches all seem to care about your fitness goals and will make sure you get a good workout. Within 10 minutes, you will start sweating. There is never a day when it is the same. At first its difficult to keep up, but with the coaches motivation, you get over it and through it! Now, I go at least 4 times during the week and I am still motivated! Small groups but feels like you get your own individualized attention and training. There is also a workout room upstairs, and its great. Finally, there are lockers and a shower.
Street parking.

Attended the capoeira class here a couple times. Every other studios I’ve ever been to, I’ve always been welcomed with open arms and friendly people.
Not so much here — a little cold and require everyone to wear all white. Which I get, it’s part of the capoeira culture however it’s class. It’s not a competition. And when addressed the «uniform» they singled me out in front an entire class. Which obviously had me embarrassed. If you’re looking for some quality capoeira with warm students, go to Studio A in Silverlake.

Great Gym, very clean + Great Capoeira Program for kids and adults!

Twirling in the air is totally as fun as it sounds and it’s such a workout if you follow the instructions and put in effort.
I had a Groupon for the Aerial Silk class and totally fell in love with this kind of exercise.
Reserving spots was totally easy and the girl who keeps it is super on it! I go at night on Thursday and she totally knew my name after the first time. She’s very good.
The classes can be crowded or not crowded depending on time and day but either way, I got a workout. It’s not like you want to spend all 60 minutes lifting yourself up.
The first 15 minutes is usually warm-​ups, which are such a b#%$ but necessary. Totally kicked my a#$ with these pilates-​like move. It really stretches and work you, so you can’t miss it.
Then after that, it’s on to the the silk/​trapeze learning (depending on if you have one or two instructors). If there’s two, one does trapeze with half the class and one does the silk with the other half. They compliment each other but the silk part is definitely more fun.
In 3 classes, I can’t believe what I’ve already learned to do and I’m one of the slow learners.
After the first workout, I was sore for three days (majorly sore). I was less sore the other two times but I tried less hard. Basically, you’re carrying your body weight every time you’re on the silk, so you can just imagine how much of a workout it can be!
And be careful! These moves can be dangerous if you aren’t careful.
So fun!

Went in this evening to inquire about their programs. The woman behind the counter was friendly and professional. She asked me what martial arts I studied. Could not remember one of the Kung fu styles I studied. So I went out to ask my friend. Went back into answer her question. Then it got weird. The manager asked in a aggressive tone, why are you coming back in here? What is your purpose? Then he turned attention to a boy on the street taking photos. He asked why is he taking photos and he rushed out to ask the boy. I followed. The boy maybe 20 had a very thick accent. Think English is his
second language. This guys were a bit to aggressive a bit to paranoid. Do not think I will be back to take any of their classes.

I bought a groupon for aerial arts and I enjoyed my time here.
The Saturday class with Maggie is by far the best. Maggie is awesome!!! The Tuesday class was also good. The Thursday class I took only once, and it was so crowded/​full it was basically a waste of my time because I got no instruction from the instructor.
Also, the woman at the front desk is strange and often rude and confusing.
Pros: Classes are only 1 hour (many aerial places do two hours), which makes it more affordable. There are several tissues, trapezes, and a hoop. Both the Tuesday and Saturday teachers focus on strength and teaching basics.
Cons: Classes can be too big and chaotic. The teacher makes a big difference. All different levels in one class.
Because I liked Maggie so much though, I did want to continue after my groupon expired, however, you can buy a set of classes but you have to use them within a period of time. In other words, they expire after a month. So it’s like 4 classes that you have to use in 4 weeks. I find this so frustrating, especially when they only offer beginning class 3 times a week. Ideally, I would come once a week, but I do not live super close and if I do have something going on Saturday and can’t make that class, I go on a weeknight, which is hard with work. If the classes had a longer expiration date, like 2 or 3 months, I would have bought more classes.

This is a review from taking an Aerial Silks class.
Most Aerial studios I’ve been to in LA give the first class free, Unfortunately, XTC did not, because it was not worth the money I paid.
The class had over 20 students in it! For 4 – 5 silks! (At a competing Aerial studio, the max class size is 4 for the same price). Many of these students were children. It was complete chaos. With the instructor trying to shout out instructions, wrangle the kids, and help new people learn while trying to give more advanced people instruction. it ended just being a lot of standing around.
I did not end up getting a work-​out at all, being able to only do about one short sequence that would be considered part of a warm-​up at other studios, and had just about zero instruction from the teacher.
They had new students, who had never touched an aerial apparatus doing inverts on a trapeze, with NO mats underneath! This just seemed unnecessarily dangerous to me. I’ve never trained without a mat before; even in student performances you have a mat!
We were instructed to do a warmup that consisted of running and jumping and swinging and land from the jump and momentum in a run. Looking at this, I thought, «wow thats a great way to sprain your ankle», but decided to follow instruction anyways. And yeah, I sprained my ankle and cant walk today :(Doesnt seem worth it for a warmup. Especially, one that doesnt really advance your aerial skills. But I won’t hold this against them too much, on the off-​chance I’m just a whiny, weak-​annkled pansy: p.
Overall, with the size of this class, you will not get a workout, and you will not advance your aerial skills, and in my opinion, their setup is unnecessarily unsafe for newbies.
The huge aerial trend in LA has spawned TONS of studios in the area. You will be much better served at just about any other aerial studio I have attended in LA.
(honestly, I feel they deserve 1 star, but… I am pretty sure they just really f**ked themselves over and are not managing their Groupons properly. I did not use Groupon, but several people in the class said they did. My suggestion: do what most other studios do and have special classes just for the people who do those deals so you don’t ruin your businesses reputation for the normal paying customers).

This gym made me fall in love with aerial arts! The instructors are all super knowledgable and helpful for all levels. Nothing but good experiences here. I started out with a groupon and now I’m continuing with the full membership because this place is awesome.

Currently taking kickboxing classes here! This place is good, atmosphere is awesome and motivating. They also have a free weight section upstairs, showers, everything you need! Staff is very nice! They have a variety of classes. So you should check it out, it’s so much fun!

I have been going here for over a year and love it. Staff is close to family and always helpful.
The Muay Thai class is great. George, the instructor, is well versed in various techniques and styles.

Ninja class!!! I got a Living Social deal and brought a friend along for the ride and have to say that this place is so much fun! The staff is extremely knowledgeable, fun and thorough.
In addition to learning parkour, escapism & tactical defense moves (which I still remember and bust out randomly on unsuspecting punching bags…) they also offer aerial classes, weight training, boxing etc.
I only wish there was a location in Fullerton so I could play and train there every day!!!
Thanks guys, I had the best time ever! XOXOXO :)

My first attempt on coming here was a complete and utter fail!
We exited the wrong freeway and our lack of smart phones, meaning no gps, we were lost and needed directions! We called the office, and they transferred it to two different people and none was able to give me the correct direction– they led me into a ditch and a wild goose hunt. I somehow ended up in Glendale, and even then the lady told me to keep going– if it wasn’t for my gf (who was already at the gym, that finally picked up) I wouldn’t have known we went too far!
I was soo upset that the workers at the place couldn’t give us directions! After 2 hrs we finally arrived at our destination and was boiling from all the driving and confusion. We demanded free lessons and that’s what we were given.
I came back a week later and brought my sisters to try the Aerial Fitness, The lesson itself was taught by Sarah, who was just a sweetheart!
Since we were on lesson one we did the basic carousal and some foot tying. mind you all of this is not as simple as it looks, but i think people get it after the second lesson– some of the girls there were on their second lesson and were doing these insane poses that one would assumed they have been coming for years!
So, try it if you haven’t but just get your directions set because if you try calling in, your just gonna go goose hunting like me.