Don-A-Matrix Training

The best workout I have ever been to. I love the method that is used! This workout is the exact type of high intensity that I need to achieve my fitness goals. It is a full body workout that challenges you to be perform at your highest level. The energy from all of the instructors and the method that is used is so contagious. I absolutely love it. I highly recommend this workout if you want actual results that you can see and feel.

Don is the best fitness trainer ever !!! He pushes you to go beyond what you think you can do. His fitness styles is very unique and different and his music Choices are up beat to where you want to dance then you realize it’s a workout. Good music, nice location, Quality service, Don will get you to your weight loss goal in no time.

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE… astonished & disappointed! bought 3 livingsocial workouts… redeemed 2 of them early & now that I was a couple of days late 4 the last 1 cause of a family emergency I was REJECTED… the class was almost EMPTY & Don DB Brooks himself said I only could workout if I buy a VIP Plan… so hypocritical & corrupt… they LOST A CUSTOMER/​FOLLOWER … I can’t believe I was fooled by the phony PR :(
Don DB Brooks kept passing me ignorantly after I refused to commit myself to a 49 $/​a month plan… as I waited outside in my workout gear… in the cold… cause I was to be picked up after the workout I had been so excited about in the best.
So…though the 2 workouts I had were great… I am simply distressed. MR. Don Brooks only wants to sell his 49 $/​a month plans from the 1^st min u go there… and I was really interested to become a regular client …
Just SAD :(

This by far is the best place to come and feel amazing after a workout!!! I am so happy I came across this place. DB is such a great trainer, he pushes u not to give up and always makes sure everyone feel comfortable while training. I have meet so many people there and the atmosphere is so Alive and positive!!! Joy is also a great instructor and beats ur butt in a good way ;) so if you are looking for a good sweat and to have an amazing body and just feel great I say sign up!!! It’s well worth it i promise!!!

Bought 10 classes via Groupon because my friend highly recommended to try this intense workout! Despite of a schedule that does not favor my trips to Hollywood (spending an hour in traffic) I still commit to DONAMATRIX at least once a week because I am fond of this GREAT WORKOUT! I love the intensity and the challenge this place has to offer!
However, I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because I am not happy with their «sign up for class» policy when it comes to Groupon customers and here is why: Apparently, only permanent members are allowed to sign up in advance whereas Groupon customers are treated as add-​ons and wait –listed allowed only to workout when VIP member doesn’t show! not FAIR! I was wait-​listed a few times already and was told that I may not be able to get in … I come from the Valley and I don’t want to come for nothing because Groupon customers are not considered VIP and can’t sign up in advance! I find this rule ridiculous and discriminating against Groupon customers!

This is not about the Don A Matrix workout itself. The workout is a good workout!!! You will sweat and burn some fat for sure. Im giving it 2 ½– 3 stars because of how they handle there business.
I among many, purchased a groupon for 10 classes. Most fitness studios that put out groupons honor the full voucher once its redeemed, until you use up all classes offered on the groupon.
Not here! They sent out an email to clients regarding a new 30 day trial offer and everyone that had a groupon was eligible. Once you signed up for it is when you Forfiet the rest of your groupon even if you had classes left. Well I hadn’t signed up just yet but had planned to. In the meantime I figured since I was just back in town and had a class or two left go use it.
Heres why the 3 stars. I show up to a class that wasnt sold out and these youngsters tell me your groupon expired. Im recalling on the voucher saying once its redeemed it NEVER expires and explaining that to them. Then they have me speak to this rude ass chick name Teri who says I cant take class. Huh? Im trying to explain myself to her and she hangs up in my face!!! Wtf?
Because there was confusion, a good client service person wouldve just went ahead and honored the client in attendance and let me take class. But the owner admitted to instructing them not to. Not good!!! Owner allowed me to take the last 20 mins of the class which was BS. I wasnt warmed up or stretched!!!
I shouldve been offered tshirt or allowed 1^st standby or something for the next class because of the confusion on there part. Needless to say this left a sour taste in my mouth. Fire Teri, maybe ill spend my 45 bucks a month.

Friday 8÷2÷2013 was my first time taking a class here, it wore me out. Tuesdae was the instructor, she’s young and energetic and when you look at her amazing legs you’ll stay motivated. I attended again today 8÷5÷13 and trained with the main himself «DB» and boy did he whoop my behind, I had to stepped out 3x or more, (don’t judge me, LOL) he pushed me enough to continue going and when he saw me struggling he gave me alternative workouts to do and a quick pep talk. I’m a FAN, I will be attending their classes 4−5x a week. I need to be whip into shape by my birthday ¹¹⁄₂₂ and I know going to Don-​A-​Matrix training I’m sure to see/​get results.
If you haven’t been PLEASE GO, YOUR BODY WILL APPRECIATE YOU! Oh and they are running a 30day Free Days of Summer special.
This is the best place so far, I left Spectrum to come here. I really like the fact that the work outs are calisthenics.
ONE LAST THING, AFTER WORKING OUT SO HARD YOU’LL LOOK AT A BAG OF CHIPS OR SLICE OF CAKE AND SAY YOUR NOT WORTH IT!
Take it from me a true sugar lover.

Fitness is a lifestyle, and working out is a part of it. I took a chance on a groupon with Don-​A-​Matrix Training. As nervous as I was, I needed a change in my workout routine. My first class was AHHHHHHH – MAZING! Don really pushes you and the people who go always have a great time. I have a set workout routine and these classes have been a great change to that. They have a live DJ, Don Juan, who plays the right jams. What better way to get results from a great trainer with some live music?
I was completely impressed, that not only did I come home sore I kept coming back for more! I attend these classes to help get me ready for events as Miss Los Angeles, and primarily to be ready for the big competition, Miss CA. DB, will push you and you won’t regret it coming! Hopefully I’ll see you in the next class!

When people ask me, «what’s the Matrix workout» my response is usually «it’s just as intense as insanity BUT you also use resistant bands! It’s INSANE!
I completed the 90 day challenge (wooohooo! yay for me!) and let me tell you it was well worth it!
«DB» listens and is always motivating and correcting form. He likes to take the time to come over and personalize parts of the workout that you might have challenges with. It’s a very supportive environment and like I’ve said before regardless of everyone’s fitness levels and fitness capabilities everyone is there to have a great workout! We all push each other and GET IT IN!
This is most definitely a place where people do NOT slack off. SO if you’re ready to GO HARD, this is the place!
My personal favorite trainers are:
–Don «DB» Fantastic. bring water, and get ready for those gluts to hurt!
–Raf «Rapid Raf» (makes you sweat little oceans) he’s NUTS!!!
–Nate — Great workout.
–Joy — she does everything DB does just with a little more JOY! lol
In a nut shell.
–Get ready to sweat!!!
–Motivating! They push you hard and if take a water break before the quarter is over, get ready to start OVER!
–Tons of free street parking around there
–The music is AWESOME (hip hop).
–Live Dj in some classes
–VIP AM classes
Most importantly I am a very happy VIP member!
P. S. If you ever need a workout partner let me know! I am always up for this workout! :)
xoxo

Another Groupon success!
I was super sad to leave San Diego, mostly to leave behind my amazing friends & an awesome city — but also to leave behind the fantastic workout studios that I’ve discovered over the years.
A week before I moved to LA, I started scouring Groupon for fitness deals. I stumbled upon Don-A-Matrix.and to be honest, my first impression from looking at the website (and the business name) — I didn’t think it would be for me, but for $ 15 it was worth a shot!
However, I couldn’t be more wrong. First of all — its a mile from my house — takes me 5 minutes to get there. In LA — this is HUGE. Second of all, there is tons of free street parking around there — another HUGE point in LA.
I am ADDICTED to this workout. Don is motivating, awesome, and always changes up the workout. I’ve taken classes with all the instructors and love them all. Joy and Don would have to be my favorites b/​c they are the most motivating and teach completely different classes.
I’ve been taking this 4 – 6 days a week for a month and I’m STILL sore.
I hesitated to write a review at first b/​c I don’t want the studio to get so full that I can’t get into the class times that I want! But it’s too good not to share.
Sharing is caring right?

This studio is HOT. If you like cardio this is one of the best group fitness classes ever, and I’ve done a lot. Highly energetic, great instructors and people, great music and it works your entire body. Your booty WILL be sore but it’s that good sore.
Great prices for what you get, and you can at least check it out when they have a free class with a DJ on Saturdays. CHECK. IT. OUT.

My roommate and I are Groupon Fitness Hoppers. After taking this class I feel that I’ve earned every calorie I burned and according to the monitor I was wearing it was 700! That’s crazy and amazing! I’m definitely wanting to get the monthly deal (if my friends join with me).
If you don’t have the monthly make sure you get there EARLY, the class fills up crazy fast and sometimes you wont get in.
I’ve had 2 different teachers who had different styles making the levels of intensity the same, but different.
I highly recommend doing this class with a friend. I dread going every time, but I’m happy after and makes me second guess my food choices because I worked soooo hard!

I’ve been coming to Don-​A-​Matrix training for almost two months. I purchased the groupon and became a VIP member once my first month was over! Don-​A-​Matrix is FOR EVERYONE. You don’t have to be fit to do this. You WILL get pushed, but that’s really to your benefit!
I’ve taken all of the trainers here and they’re all great! They pay attention and make sure everyone is getting the most out of their workout, even in a full class. The most popular class is the 8pm so get there at least 30 minutes early, or become a VIP like me and sign up online!
I haven’t even talked about how FUN the class is! Imagine sweating to all the latest club songs by 2chains, Rhianna, Lil Wayne, ect! Just when you feel like giving up, «your song» comes on and you push yourself harder! I’ve never been motivated in this way. Sometimes we even get to work out with DJ Don Juan spinning live! SO MUCH FUN! Where else can you work out with a live DJ spinnin’ ?? (only in LA!)
This is a really fun and comfortable place to work out. All of the staff and other members are super nice! There’s no drama! Everyone just wants to have a great workout! So leave your bad day at the door and turn up!!!
See you at the next class!
Shay
#heyshayshares

Training is super hardcore here! I usually dread going, because I know it’s going to be tough. But afterwards, I feel great. You will definitely sweat when you come here! It’s going to be very tough, and you are definitely going to wonder why you came. But it will get you in shape! And I feel like the music can be more upbeat and the workout routine more fun, but it definitely gets your body fit!

In my 10+ years of workout, this has been the most challenging, fruitful, and FUN workout I’ve every done. I’m so happy I found out about it through Groupon.
Don’t workouts are made up of exercises that you couldn’t pay me a million dollars to do on my own, but these are the things that help priceless to shape your shit. Band work, jump squats, lunges, squats with press, plank with scissor jacks, I mean the shit that he as us doing, is crazy! But the whole time you’re sweating you’ve got this incredible soundtrack, this bass pumping through your veins. You can’t help but get into it! I don’t get to go out very much, so having my dancing/​club fix is very important!
Don is really dedicated and passionate about helping us, you can feel his positive energy and desire to take it to the next level. He’s also a sweet and down to earth guy, so you never feel intimidated or self conscious or anything. That’s how I felt anyway, when I came up and there were all these people outside and the music was blasting. I was scared and nervous! But then Don and Raf are so awesome, they were super welcoming.
All in all, awesome place.

It’s been never since i threw up a tid bit during a workout.
Maybe it was the cold I’ve been recovering from, but regardless Don-​A-​Matrix training kicked my ass. As I’m typing away with this review, my ass is still helplessly throbing from the workout yesterday.
Don will make sure you do your workouts rights and will push you.
It’s a toned down version of insanity but you’d be insane not to try it.

I just started working out at Fit Factory this week (also with Groupon) and the workouts are intense! Best deal on Groupon EVER. As another reviewer said, the class is split into 4 fast intervals, totaling to 50 minutes (unless your trainer takes you into overtime: D). I am a runner and have run 4 LA marathons, so I have experience with testing my endurance. But the don-​a-​matrix workouts are challenging every minute of the workout. I’m in love.
People at all different levels attend – from those that look like track stars to beginners starting their first exercise plan. The music is awesome and definitely helps keep the the energy strong. I live in East LA, but traveling to Melrose Ave is so worth it.

Got a great deal on the Don-​A-​Matrix workouts from Groupon and was excited about the opportunity to get my body energized and toned in the new year. After the holidays and some serious slacking off, it was time to give my body some shock treatment. Don-​A-​Matrix did JUST that!
First of all it’s taken away all of my excuses:
1. I don’t want to work out too far away: It’s 10 mins away from my apt and centrally located.
2. I don’t want working out to take up too much of my time: It’s 50 mins. of pure interval, strength and cardio training. I got in and out and had a great workout.
3. I don’t want to stress over parking: There’s parking meters on the street on Melrose, perfect for a 50 mins workout and also on the side streets free for 2 hours.
4. I don’t want to feel like I’m working out: Just as I thought I would pass out from some of the exercises, some amazing song would come on and I would want to dance which gave me the energy to finish my workout.
After just one workout my body feels more energized, my metabolism has turned up and I feel the fat burning and my muscles building. As Schwarzenegger said in Terminator, «I’ll Be Back.» Looking forward to my «Donamized» body!

I just recently started working out after fracturing my ankle last year. I came across Don-​A-​Matrix via a Groupon deal and I must say this has been one of the best investments I have ever made!
Today was my first session and I am absolutely psyched! The routine was well structured, targeting arms, back, legs, and abs. The music was FAB and I think I’m going to have to double up on my sessions!
I found a new home and can’t wait for tomorrow!

I trained with the Don A Matrix team five days in a row. I knew it would be a challenge because I’m naturally fit looking but I don’t work out — looking fit and being is not the same thing. I felt amazing during and after. Each day of my training week, I woke up completely psyched for the next session.
Experimenting with different workout times, early morning, late afternoon and midday was wonderful; by selecting different times to train throughout the week, I had the opportunity to work out with Nate, Reggie and Don. Each team member has a unique personality — BTW, each of these men is lovely — but the technique is absolutely consistent.
By my third day, I was contemplating doubling up on sessions — I’m so greedy when something is good!
In one of my sessions with Reggie, Don worked out alongside me. He was like that one guy who insists on more reps and extra time when you’re in the last segment of intense core ab work — I was like, «Who invited this guy?» but those extra reps and extra time pushed me just a bit further, which I was glad for, and he has such a great attitude that even as I lay gasping at the ceiling, I was having fun.
I did look really good before training with the team, that being said, the results that I got with the Don A Matrix workout were notable. It’s like beautiful hair vs. Hollywood movie star hair.
I say, why stick with «Wow!» when you can have «OMG!!!».