Fit Happens L.A.

I’m a busy mother of three, fitness is very important to me but as life happens it got harder to make time for me. My confidence started to lack as my clothes started to feel tighter, I was in need of a life change. And I wanted it. As I searched local Heath clubs like 24 hour fitness and others, the challenge was getting my two young children in and out with me. That day I found Fithappensla, I read great reviews from many moms just like me. I met Brooke the next day. It’s not everyday you meet someone and think «dang this lady is really cute and omg she is going to kick my butt I’m scared! Five weeks of insane bootcamp with the funniest group of people who I love, I told her she adopted me! And I haven’t missed a day of bootcamp yet. It’s been so easy to get there with my children, they play with the other wonderful kids for a hour while being watch by a babysitter for a reasonable cost and then were out. That simple! And my body, wow I have muscles I didn’t know I had. I’m so happy with my progress and I owe it all to my trainer Brooke!

I have worked with Brooke as a personal trainer and also attended Bootcamp. Both have been awesome! Professional, compassionate, supportive and the workouts will work your butt off!!! No gimmicks — just an atmosphere and system that gets you doing the hard work and feeling great about it.

If you want to get fit go to FitHappensLA. I have always been extremely active for most of my life until I got pregnant at 42. I have had the hardest time getting motivated to working out and have 15lbs tough pounds to lose. I tried going to the gym, had a one on one personal trainer for almost a year and just couldn’t get committed. Learned about FitHappensLA on a mommy blog and figured I had nothing to lose since the first session was free. It was such an intense workout that I thought I was going to die. But at the same time it was an extremely fun workout that I went back for more. I have been going for just a month now and I have so far lost 5 lbs. this is huge for me because that’s a third off my goal already. But more importantly I feel stronger than I have felt in a long time and have noticed a big difference in my mental attitude. I just started doing «The Gauntlet» which is forcing me to eat cleaner. And as Brooke (the trainer/​owner) says… abs start in the kitchen. I can’t wait to see what I look like in 30 days from now. ADo yourself a favor and try a free class and see for yourself what it’s all about.

A couple of months ago, I had hit rock bottom with my weight, exercise and diet. I emailed Brooke and told her my situation and she said «get to bootcamp. Supportive women, fun workouts, etc.» Understatement of the year. What I got on my first day (and every day since!) has been priceless. The workouts are top notch, your fellow bootcampers (and trainers!) are kind, supportive and STRONG. There to help you when you feel like you’ve hit your limit. Brooke and Doug truly have something special here. They are amazing trainers and it shows in the results they yield from their clients. Run, don’t walk to Fit Happens. Side note: aside from amazing workouts and people, the childcare is so great! My boys love it. I love that my kids get to see me work hard. Priceless.

Working with Brooke and Fit Happens LA has quite honestly changed my life. I am in the best shape I’ve ever been in and I’ve had a blast getting there. If you had told me even 6 months ago that I would be exercising every day and loving it — I would have laughed at you.
Brooke is a kind hearted, funny and extremely motivating leader. She will push you hard — but with a perfect balance of love and humor that makes you bring everything you’ve got to every workout. The energy in the classes is supportive and friendly AND every single workout is different so you will NEVER get bored.
If you’ve been looking for a way to commit to your health and fitness — I cannot encourage you enough to come join the fun at Fit Happens LA!

I have been in One on One Gauntlet for 3 weeks, and I am seeing all kinds of changes. With working out every day and eating clean, of course, there will be physical changes. But what is surprising me the most is the mental and emotional changes. I find myself being much more direct with people, and not being as afraid to speak my mind. I am shocking myself with the communications that are coming from me, and that in itself is priceless!!! The DAILY check in with Brooke — about food, exercising and my general state of being — is invaluable. There is no way I could do this on my own. I need outside motivation and Brooke is the best. She is encouraging, informative, and inspiring — all with a great sense of humor. I can’t imagine not having her on this journey with me. (P.S. — 5 random people in my life have told me how great my skin looks, and that I am «glowing»). Nuff said.

I have always been «in shape». I played sports all throughout my childhood, I have done the insanity challenge, and I have been «skinny» my whole life. That doesn’t mean I’ve been satisfied! I just finished the gauntlet with Brooke at Fit Happens LA, and I have never been as satisfied as I am at 31. I’ve always had a sizable booty, and for the FIRST TIME in my life, I actually lost inches around my hips. In four weeks, I lost 5 pounds, an inch from my waist, and two inches from my hips and thighs. The reality is that I knew what needed to be done, but I’d never had anyone there to hold me accountable and encourage me like Brooke has done.
It’s not easy! Don’t think it’ll be a walk in the park. You’ll run around the park and do kettle rips the whole way. But I couldn’t recommend it more. If you are looking to get in the best shape of your life, HERE IT IS!!! Get satisfied. You can do it!

I lost forty pounds in four months and have kept it off for another three. In nearly three decades of yo-​yo dieting and exercise, this is BY FAR the best and most effective journey to health I’ve ever had. Brooke has created an amazing community and has actually made it FUN to workout. I cannot recommend Fit Happens LA enough. It has made me incredibly strong and I am a completely different person both physically and emotionally after starting this journey.

Ok, the muddy pictures are scary. You don’t have to roll in mud.
I’m writing because this bootcamp has totally helped my marriage and my family life. so there. THANK YOU BROOKE!

I did the One on One Gauntlet and it has been an amazing experience! Even though I did the remote version and was unable to attend a bootcamp in person due to scheduling, I was in touch and encouraged daily. The ideas and the community are great and really upped my game. I’ve made actual lifestyle changes that make sense and feel better than ever! Doug and Brooke take fitness seriously while making it genuinely fun – it doesn’t get better than that.

I worked out with Doug this winter/​spring and really enjoyed the varied workouts — always kept me interested. Additionally, since i have a pretty tight schedule, I could go to different workouts at different locations when it’s best for me – and I really appreciated their flexibility. I highly recommend them!

I left a review a few years ago and figured it was time to update it. I LOVE FIT HAPPENS. I am a different person because of it.
First, I have never liked working out and have always avoided it. I’ve taken Doug’s 6 AM class now for over 2 years. Never in my life have I voluntarily committed to getting up that early, let alone getting up to exercise. What I’ve found is that it’s the best time of day to do it. I can roll out of bed, show up, work out and continue my day without interruption. It’s cooler in the summer that time of day, and doesn’t take time away from my work and family. I’m still not a morning person, but getting up that early is definitely worth it – when I try to work out later, something always comes up that interferes. At the same time, the 9:30 class has child care for a very small fee. If only I knew about it when my kids were little!
Doug is a fantastic teacher. Every workout is different, so you don’t get bored anticipating the same thing over and over. He also has a great sense of humor so I always laugh every class. He modifies my work out because I have longstanding knee and wrist issues, and doesn’t judge me about it like so many trainers seem to do. I never thought I’d run, but after two years, it’s my preferred cardio. Both Doug and Brooke also are excellent resources for nutritional advice.
The environment is positive and Fit Happens seems to attract really nice people. Men and women of all shapes, ages, sizes and fitness levels take the class and Doug easily accommodates us all.
Fit Happens is a motivating, fun and amazing place to get in shape. I wish everybody could experience it!

Brooke is amazing. I don’t want to workout at all, but somehow I look forward to going to the workouts with Brooke at Fit Happens. She makes it fun and still works me more than I ever could or would on my own. Go! What better return on your investment can you ask for than a healthier, longer life?

Fit Happens is THE reason I got myself back into shape after several years of being completely inactive. Brooke is an amazing trainer (in addition to being HILARIOUS) and the workouts are intense and vary from day to day. As an added bonus, the folks that workout here have become another extension of my family. It’s so much easier to get out the door for a workout when you know you are going to be with such a great group of friends. If you need to change up your exercise routine or start one for the first time, stop looking now and just join up for a month. You will not regret it.

I have been so happy with the bootcamps and nutritional training with Fit Happens. The workouts are always challenging but fun! I appreciate how encouaging and the positive vibe everytime. My physical strength and stamina has greatly increased through this training. Highly recommend you try it! Convenient, flexible and fun!

This is my first update since posting in June. With doctor’s orders in hand, I started with Doug for the 6AM classes 4 days a week. When I started, I could barely run half a block without being hunched over and gasping for air. I’m quite proud to report that 2 Fridays ago, I ran 3 miles. At Doug’s urging, my wife has entered us in a 5k run at Hansen Dam in mid August!
On top of that, I met with my doctor this week and he was SHOCKED that I had dropped 15 pounds in 6 weeks. He also took me off blood pressure meds I’ve been on for over a year!
I won’t lie, the workouts are still hard, but Doug is a great instructor and I couldn’t have accomplished all this without his help. With the right kind of diet and keeping my nose to the grindstone, it does work! I’m the poster-​boy. Well, maybe not yet, but gimme 20 more pounds!
Thanks Fit Happens LA

I can’t express how amazing my experience with Fit Happens was. I have never looked forward to working out, but in the two months I trained with Brooke, I was giddy every morning I got to work out.
Brooke is not only an incredibly skilled trainer, but she is a kick ass, hilarious woman with an abundance of positive energy!
The Burbank group was warm, welcoming, and inspirational. It was such a joy to be able to share in the heart-​pumping and challenging exercises with other moms. That shared experience really helped motivate me to push harder.
Fit Happens was the perfect motivation to get me back in gear, and invested in my fitness. I will definitely be back next summer!

This is my second update for Fit Happens. I just had my second baby in January 2013. I worked out, with modifications, throughout my entire pregnancy and up to a day before I gave birth. Brooke is amazing at making sure you’re not hurting yourself or your pregnancy. And as soon as my doctor cleared me for workout, I was back 10 weeks postpartum at bootcamp. I had a particularly tough birth and recovery so it was longer than I would have liked to get back to working out. I only gained about 35 pounds with this pregnancy but because it took me 10 weeks to get back to exercising after the baby, I gained a little more postpartum. Brooke kept telling me not to worry, that I would lose it all quickly because of muscle memory.
And she was right. My son is now 7.5 months old and I am 2 lbs away from my pre-​pregnancy weight. I can do 100 – 150 push ups, squats, sit-​ups, and am training for a 10k. My arms are toned again, the fat melted away and I am back in my size 0 pants. I ran 4.5 miles yesterday which is the farthest I have ever run and I’m feeling back to my old self. I can’t believe it all happened under 8 months.
Brooke and Doug are amazing trainers and they are honest and supportive. They understand the process and are great at relaying that information to you in a way that you can understand. Brooke taught me that counting calories and exercising yield results. I still eat, but not only do I exercise and count calories, I enjoy doing so.
Every day class is different. We’ll sometimes run down to the high school and run the track and the bleachers, sometimes will run a 5k, or sometimes just a short warm up run. We work with weights, bands, balls, you name it, we do it. Sledge hammers, ropes, all kinds of fun stuff. We also get together and have done 5ks, 10ks, triathlons and Spartan races together.
The friendships I have made in this group are amazing and supportive. We all look after each other and they have become my «fitness» family. So, not only do we work hard, we have fun along the way.
My son goes with me to bootcamp now and the sitter and all the other bigger kids just adore him. So mommy gets to work out and baby gets a playdate.

I’m 32, and before meeting Brooke I’d never committed to exercise in my entire life. No team sports as a kid, never a gym rat, not even regular yoga, nothing. When I signed up with a personal trainer before my wedding four years ago, I spent every session trying to keep her chatting so there would be less torture time. I’m probably the laziest, most un-​athletic person on earth. I’m not even motivated by having paid good money on something – I can’t count the $ I’ve wasted on gym memberships, trainers, and unlimited yoga packages. It’s too depressing.
I’m now in my 10^th week of boot camp and I can truly say I’m converted. I just signed up for my first ever 5k! I look forward to the sessions, I miss them when I can’t go. The group dynamic is great, everyone is really supportive, not a hint of LA attitude. Brooke is amazing (I’m sure Doug is too, but I’m convinced Brooke has some magic spell that keeps me coming so I haven’t risked switching it up).
I’ve never done the same workout twice, which I think is the reason I just keep showing up. With previous attempts at working out, I would anticipate what was going to happen, psych myself out, and just decide not to go. With Brooke, I have no idea what we’re going to be doing, so I just show up and let her take it from there. It’s always really HARD, but in a good way. I never thought I’d say that.
I can’t say enough good things about it!

Fit Happens really is as good as it gets. Four months ago, I was a mom who couldn’t do a single push-​up, even «girl» style. And after working with the amazing team at Fit Happens just 2 times a week, I’ve seen so many changes in my overall shape and in my overall attitude towards myself. I have way more confidence when picking my daughter up, I even toss her up in the air over and over again now because I have the strength I never had! I love that they hold their classes in people’s back yards or at local parks, I love being outside when I work out, especially in LA!
The trainers have the best attitudes, they know the perfect balance between encouraging and motivating. They work with you right where you are and help you achieve a level of fitness I’ve always dreamed of. I’ve never felt better and it’s all thanks to my own motivation and FIT HAPPENS. YOU MUST CHECK THEM OUT!