ENVYS Personal Training

I had almost given up on working out due to a foot injury. I tried CrossFit, then yoga, both of which aggravated the injury. Ice, braces, new shoes… I was still limping more often than not.
I decided to give a personal trainer a try. And after 6 months my foot is fixed and my fitness level is better than its been in years.
The difference is Lashawn’s attention to form. Where other trainer I’ve worked out with just pushed for intensity, he is constantly offering corrections that make each rep more effective.
If you’re looking for a trainer who knows how to safely improve your fitness while minimizing injuries, I highly recommend Lashawn.

Okay, so you know how when someone says personal trainer, you think oh, some douchey guy who is going to yell in my face the whole time and be slightly condescending, and possibly call me «bro». Well, I don’t know about you, but I don’t respond well to that, so when I went looking around for one, I was a bit skeptical and expected the worst. I came across what looked like a good trainer, who I discovered was not taking on new clients, and he referred me to Lashawn.
Oh my god, best experience ever. He knew how to push me to accomplish more without being at all insulting. He was more like a highly knowledgeable friend than a teacher. I felt at ease the entire time, and he could easily tell when I was really at my limit or just giving up early. He pushed me to reach my potential while being polite, professional, personable, and also funny. He also kept my diet on track to help me achieve my own personal goals for my fitness.
If you are looking for a trainer that knows his shit, but isn’t a condescending ass, then I can’t think of anyone I would recommend more than Lashawn. :)

Lashawn at ENVYS Personal Training is one of the best personal trainers in Santa Monica. I started training with Lashawn in Jan 2016 after a friend introduced me to him.
Lashawn’s attention to form is second to none which for someone with historic back problems, is critical. He changes up the sessions every time which keeps things very fresh, challenging and dare I say, enjoyable! He is tough but encouraging — he challenges me beyond what I perceive my limit to be … and each time he is right!
As I sometimes travel for work, he has given me workouts to do while I am on the road, which is great.
While I have a gym in my complex, I prefer to workout at his gym — it is private, fully equipped, spotlessly clean, great amenities, everyone is so friendly and the coffee is great!
I have worked with many trainers over the years and Lashawn is the best I have found. Not only is he a professional, knowledgeable and dedicated trainer, he is also a really great guy. We always have a laugh during the sessions as well :)
I highly recommend that you give him a shout — he will work with you to ensure you reach whatever your health and fitness goals are!

Lashawn is a great trainer. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. He really got me in shape.

I’ve been working with Lashawn for 2 months and have seen great results within that time. I have never felt stronger and healthier. His easy-​going, friendly personality creates a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. He makes each workout challenging, creative and most importantly, effective. With each exercise, he places a high value on correct form. He has motivated me to push past my perceived limits to get results. I feel great and highly recommend Lashawn as a personal trainer.

If you want results and a true professional who will ensure you achieve your health and fitness goals, I recommend working with Lashawn at ENVYS Fitness in Santa Monica.
Lashawn is an incredible personal trainer. In the four months we’ve worked together, I have seen impressive changes in my weight, muscle tone and alignment. This is a direct result of his extensive health and fitness knowledge as well as his cutting edge approach to personal training.
I truly look forward to every session. Lashawn does an amazing job of making each workout challenging yet enjoyable by keeping me motivated and engaged. Every session is focused on achieving my weight lose and muscle tone goals while also adjusting a pretty extreme shoulder alignment issue I have struggled with for many years.
BIG thank you to Lashawn and ENYS Fitness for helping me get back on track and set bigger and better fitness goals!

From the second I met Lashawn, I knew he was good at what he was offering. I have been a gym-​goer for 16+ years, and have done every single type of work-​out on a consistent and ongoing basis. I was looking for someone to challenge me, and within our first 10 minutes of meeting, Lashawn did just that. I was very impressed, to say the least. He really understands the body and adapts quickly to each client’s needs– which is of utmost important in a personal trainer!
Lashawn is also very personable, all while keeping you accountable for every single rep!

I started training with Lashawn a little over three weeks ago and am already seeing tremendous results. Lashawn is very knowledgable about nutrition and is consistently switching up our workouts so there’s never a dull moment. I’ve already lost 4 lbs! He’s a wonderful trainer and great at keeping me motivated. Can’t wait to see where the rest of our fitness journey takes us. Would recommend him to anyone. He’s very punctual and is always easy to reach. He’s great and the gym is top notch as well.

I have been training with Lashawn Martin from Envy Fitness for the last six months after my wife highly recommended him. I see him at his gym in Santa Monica and he also comes to my apartment gym sometimes. We even trained down at Muscle beach which I really enjoyed. He will basically train you wherever you ask him too. I told him what I wanted to achieve and we set the goals together. His knowledge about the body is extensive and his nutrition advice has really help me change my life style for the long term, he pushes me in an encouraging way with my diet and workouts.
When I’m working out Lashawn makes sure my form is correct. He is super strict about my form which has really helped me when training on my own. I can now rep out my exercises with good form and not hurt myself, working my muscles to their full potential. And it shows. My ab’s are popping and I have nice defined arms. My body fat is dropping and my wellbeing is 100% better.
Every two weeks Lashawn does testing, he test my fitness, strength and body fat which keeps me motivated. If I go away on business Lashawn gives me a circuit to keep me on track if I ask him too.
If at any time I have a question he is a brilliant support system. I’m always texting him food related questions. Both myself and my wife are very happy, she looks amazing and so do I.
I cant recommend this guy more. He is a top bloke and the best personal trainer in Los Angeles.

Lashawn is one of the best personal trainers in Santa Monica! When we first started he talked me through my goals and what it would take from me to meet them. He also told me he was going to push me to my limits to help reach new heights in my training and it worked!!! Although, I consider myself very physically active, I have always had areas of weakness and through training at Envys Personal Training I was able to reach the next level and feel great. Not only he is knowledgeable about the body but he keeps up to date on current fitness trends and incorporates nutrition to enhance you training with him. He does a good job of pairing high intensity, weights and stretching to prevent injury and continue on your fitness journey. I really appreciate all the time he put in working with me. I also want to mention that his schedule is very flexible and tries to accommodate to you as much as possible.
Besides the training being top notch, so is the gym! Envy Personal Training has state of the art equipment and and is very spacious to preform many different types of workouts. Finding the gym and access to it is so easy as there is always tons of parking.
I highly recommend Lashawn for any fitness goals don’t wait a minute longer!

I had never had a personal trainer before, and very little gym experience (other than running on a treadmill) before starting training with Lashawn. I like our sessions because they’re a good balance between stretching and exercises, but also because Lashawn takes time to explain the right way to do the exercises and he puts a lot of emphasis on form. I appreciate him being so patient while explaining and while I figure it out. I also like that he teaches me about the right things to eat and when, and the mechanics and reasons behind it.
The facility is also great for my needs. It’s a small and private place, and I prefer that to a crowded gym. Most of the times I go there I’m the only one there, which I love. It’s also clean and modern looking, and the towels smell amazing. :)

Lashawn is an amazing trainer! He works to understand individual goals and adjust your diet and workout plan. He always shows up in the morning with a great attitude, keeping me on my toes. The weekly circuits are well structured, with enough variation in the exercises to never be boring. The gym itself is kept in immaculate condition, and everyone there is really friendly. I’ve seen great results after only a few months, definitely recommend giving Lashawn a try!

If you are looking for a great trainer in Santa Monica look no further, Lashawn is very professional and makes working out not seem like such a drag. I’m definitely not a workout fanatic but I like the fact that each workout has been different and that Lashawn challenges and pushes me to my limit without being intimidating or overbearing as some other trainers may be. He has also given me tips on how to eat healthier to help with my weight loss goal, and is pretty flexible with his schedule which makes it easy to book a time to work out.
The workout facility is very nice, clean, and private most of the time there’s no one else there but yourself and the trainer which is great if you are a bit self conscious or simply don’t like to workout in crowded places. Overall, I highly recommend Lashawn for any of your fitness needs.

Couldn’t be more happy with Lashawn’s sessions. He listen and understood my goal. Always follows up on my diet. After 6 sessions I started see results. Highly recommend!

Visit Date 2015 on going
My sum up word: Bootylicious — Average star rating: 5*
Full summary:
Envys Fitness is brilliant, best choice I’ve made with my fitness ever! I’ve never been fat but I didn’t like the weight I carried around my hips. Now I don’t have it any more, and thats because I have the best personal trainer in LA.
I told Lashawn from Envys Fitness that I wanted to get rid of my body fat and get super toned. Ive been seeing Lashawn for three months, I’m so happy with what we’ve achieved so far. When I first started I found it all so hard but Lashawn was really patient and took things at my pace, encouraging me to push on. He explained how to do all the exercises correctly and what part of the body they work. Now I am more confident in what I am doing, we push a bit harder and it’s really fun.
Lashawn has also taught me how and what to eat so that I can sustain a diet of healthy eating, I understand what foods do and also what and when to eat them. We track my foods on My Fitness Pal and Lashawn helps me with questions and tips. I eat more now than i’ve ever done but i’m half the size. Its great, I’m never hungry.
I also really liked the fact that I knew the university where Lashawn studied for his degree in sports science and the gyms he worked in during his early career, I was very confident I was in good hands.
Lashwan comes out to the gym in my apartment block but Envys Fitness has a private gym that client can go to, but will train you outside if you want as well.
I cant wait to start building up my muscles with Lashwan so stay tuned to my blog for my next progress review.
Stay tuned for my stage 2 progress review :)
Customer Experience — *5
Customer Service — *5
Average * rating — *5
Complaints made — None
Complaint Outcome — N/​A
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Lashawn is great! He did a 1 hour circuit session with me and my 2 friends. He knows how to motivate and push you to really get the most out of the workout. He was also good at tailoring each circuit for each of us as we were on different fitness levels. He is also very encouraging and was giving tips on diet and told us not to stress about little indulgences (pizza) as long as we keep to healthy habits. We came out of it feeling motivated and confident with our bodies! I definitely recommend him!
Plus he has some great workout music :)

I know Lashawn from back when he trained at Equinox. He has a great understanding of how the body works and getting the best performance out of you. Lashawn’s training style is functional workouts that are always different and specific to your goals. Lashawn always comes to sessions with high infectious energy that helps to start your day off right. He is very flexible with his schedule and understanding when it comes to late cancellations due to work.
The studio where Envys Personal Training is located at, is in prime location in Santa Monica. It is very exclusive. The studio resembles a spa and the customer service is as good as a top class spa also. The studio has all the equipment you can think off; Kettle bells, cardio machines, barbells, battle ropes are just to name a few.
I highly recommend training with Envys Personal Training. No other investment will bring you this much happiness!

Unfortunately I must update this review for an accurate, fair assessment.
Everything I mentioned in the previous review in regard to Lashawn’s ability to train for indoor workouts remain true.
I took away two stars because a) he neglected top one priority as a professional trainer, which is clients’ safety; b) facts show as a man — business owner, Lashawn failed to run a business with integrity.
As I mentioned in the original review, we agreed upon alternating between indoor and outdoor workouts.
Thursday, April 2^nd, we trained at Santa Monica Muscle Beach. First thing he asked me to do was to climb a rope. I was wearing knee length workout pants. He also suggested taking off my shoes beforehand, so I did. He briefly demonstrated using method 1 (pressing the rope in the middle with two feet), but it didn’t work for me. Then he said, «I also see people do it this way…» Hence I followed method 2 (tangle the rope behind one leg). I asked him how do I come down? His response was «Just jump down, I will catch you.»
Instead of jumping down, I felt more comfortable sliding down in case he couldn’t catch me. As result, I got 6 brutal burns on my lower legs. His response to my complain about safety issue was, «The climbing of the rope was suppose to be more of a fun challenge rather than an instructed exercise. In all honesty I was expecting you to get a couple meters of the ground then jump down. I’m 100% not an expert with any of the equipment down at that beach therefore was not expecting something like this to happen.» I will leave it to Unilocalers to judge, does that statement sound professional and responsible?
Monday, April 20^th, he sent me a text, «I would like to offer you $ 500 worth of training sessions so your treatment doesn’t seem so expensive». I told him this injury will take 6 — 8 weeks to heal, I haven’t thought that far yet, but I will keep his offer in mind. Finally my dermatologist said I could workout or run, but avoid sports/​exercises that cause friction on my legs.
Tuesday, May 12^th, I told him I’m ready to train again. A week later…
Monday, May 18^th, he asked if I’d like to start this week? I said yes, next day I texted him my availabilities, then never heard from him since.
When I first contacted him, he followed up quickly to schedule sessions… etc. Obviously he gets paid at that time. I can’t help but to think his disappearance is due to a change of mind. If he were out of the town, sick, or booked, he could’ve easily keep me informed. How much strength does it take for a text/​call? It’s basic manner.
I take partial responsibility of this accident. I should have thought through before I get on that rope. So I didn’t take advantage of this situation, nor pressured him to train for free. I have 0 respect for people, especially business owners who offered something, then just disappear for whatever reason. To me, it’s an act of dishonesty, and lack of integrity.
While I acknowledge my part, and still paid him at the end of that session. I also believe this accident could totally be prevented if Lashawn done his job, and aware of the most important thing is my safety, not fun! It’s not like I’m casually, randomly climbing a rope on my own.
He said himself, «I’m 100% not an expert with any of the equipment down at that beach therefore was not expecting something like this to happen». Well, anything could happen, so don’t let your client do it unless you’ve done your «homework» in advance!
It’s been almost 2 months; I’m still not completely recovered from the injury, unbelievably slow due to horrible infections! Which prohibits me from equestrian training. He’s clear I’m doing fitness training to become stronger at riding, that’s a huge setback to my goals. So far I’ve spent $ 600+ on treatment, and I’ll have to deal with permanent scars once the wounds are healed.

I finally got to have a personal training session with Lashawn at Envys Fitness and he was even better than I expected. My goal was to increase my muscle and increase my weight. I have known him for a long time and I have always new he was a great trainer. I came into our session feeling tired and un energetic. I left feeling amazing! It was something to do with the combination of flexibility exercises we performed along with the bodyweight strengthening exercises. Whats great about training with Lashawn is he doesn’t just give you an exercise and watch you perform it. He tell you why your performing it, thus improving my knowledge also. My session was just right for my fitness level. It pushed my boundaries but not so far that i felt sick. A great first training session!
Envys Fitness is located at 605 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica. Such a great location, right near the heart of downtown Santa Monica. It is very functional with no machines besides the lat pulldown. However there is a endless supply of Kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells, med balls and other really fun equipment that has a crossfit feel to it.

Lashawn is an amazing personal trainer right in Santa Monica. He is dedicated to what he does and you can tell he is truly passionate about fitness and motivating his clients to be the best they can be. He can customize a perfect workout for your goals and has a special way of pushing you to achieve them but making you feel great the entire time. He is very knowledgeable and focuses on functional fitness and building strength that will benefit you in all areas of your life. He will help you loose weight/​fat and build strength and lean muscle!
He has a private gym on Colorado with everything you need. I love that I don’t need to think at all, I just show up and he has the perfect workout for me. So much better than going to the gym! I’ve already recommended him to some of my co-​workers at the office that wanted to know my secret to staying in such good shape! If you are thinking about getting a trainer, Lashawn is the best, you will have no regrets, you will just want more!

Envys Fitness are great! I was working on getting my body fat down with Lashawn for 5 months. I had lower back pain which had always made it hard for me to workout. Lashawn found the source of my pain which actually happened to be in my calfs. After a slow start of mostly rehabilitation work to correct my muscle imbalances including increasing flexibility in my calf we were ready to tackle my main goals. With no back pain and corrected posture I was able to perform all the exercises lashawn had presided for me.
I liked that he didn’t just throw me in at the deep end but instead demonstrated a clear progression of exercise difficulty as my ability increased. Lashawn is extremely knowledgeable about anatomy and physiology of the body. He explains why we do every exercise.
Nutrition was also something that I drastically had to change. I didn’t realize how bad I was eating until Lashawn showed me. Together we created lifestyle habits that will last my life time. For example the ⁸⁰⁄₂₀ rule. Meaning 80% strict 20% able to enjoy less nutritious foods.
I had to stop training due to my work moving to New York but if I had stuck in LA I would definitely still be training with Lashawn.
I now consider Lashawn not only my trainer and fitness guru but a good friend! Email him now! It will be the best investment you ever make.