BodyForge Fitness - Lake Forest

Fantastic experience: Place is great. People are pleasant, friendly and courteous. If you're looking for a safe and welcoming place with personal professional trainers, you can't go wrong here.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality BodyForge Fitness offers high quality semi-private workout sessions in a clean, professional, and community oriented environment. The training is top notch with a keen focus on safety, form and strength improvement. Vinny and his training team are the best!

Fantastic experience: Great class

Fantastic experience: I have been attending Body Forge for three years now, love it and wanted to share some thoughts. Body Forge has been my first experience lifting weights and a group training environment. I am in my 60's and had bone loss which has greatly improved. Vinny is an exceptional trainer and as a newbie to this and a senior I so appreciate Vinny's knowledge and willingness to accommodate me with alternative movements if I can't do something. I am also challenged beyond what I thought I could do. I have always felt comfortable at Body Forge. No matter what your age or workout level you have to check out this gym!!

Fantastic experience: Excellent place for working out with safety in mind! Vinnie and Boris are great for motivating you to work your butt off! Definitely would recommend Body Forge for changing to a healthy lifestyle. Very helpful also in talking over meal plans for you!!

Fantastic experience: i absolutely loved my time working out at bodyforge! vinny and boris are super helpful, caring and knowledgeable, definitely feels like a second home. along with showing you how to master each workout, they also give you a nutritional plan to follow to meet your personal goals! with daily weigh in’s and consistency i’m sure anyone would see results. overall a terrific place to workout! ️‍♀️

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Stellar gym and tackling basic and deep cleans after every workout. Call and ask to speak to Vinny! Great owner and person

Fantastic experience: Great strength training. Not an instructor-type class but a full, semi-private personal training session in small groups. Great community!

Fantastic experience: This gym impressed me from day one. Vinny and his trainers were engaging, motivating, and encouraging. I felt at home at this gym and get pushed to improve. I feel a lot stronger since working out there and would totally recommend it to anyone looking to build strength and get toned.

Fantastic experience: Stellar gym and tackling basic and deep cleans after every workout. Call and ask to speak to Vinny! Great owner and person

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to this gym now for a cumulative time of about 3 years. By far my favorite gym EVER! Vinny and his crew are amazing. I would find myself actually looking forward to going to the gym every day. Awesome workouts that give amazing results. They cater to a range of fitness levels/experience so don’t be scared away if you are new to weight training. And the workouts can be just as brutal as you could imagine so it’s also great for experienced gym-goers. Vinny knows how to push you beyond what you thought you could achieve, all in a very safe and controlled setting. I have seen my strength increase more here in a shorter time period than any other program/gym I’ve tried. When I first joined back in 2016, I signed up for their 6 week challenge they had going at that time, and I achieved amazing results. After that I kept coming back week after week because of the results I was getting from their programming and the amount of fun I was having in the process. Nutritional plans are also included, of course, since nutrition is a very important piece of the fitness puzzle. Give this gym a try, you won’t be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: I joined BodyForge in February of 2016 because I had been depressed after losing my Best Friend to cancer. I signed up for the 6 Week Challenge and lost 15 lbs. Within two weeks of starting BodyForge my depression had lifted and I was getting stronger. Not only did my emotional and physical state do a 180 degree turn, in August of 2017 I quit my full-time job, after 15 years working in higher education, and took the plunge to work part-time as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have never looked back and have been Blessed since I changed my career. BodyForge is my BFF Family. We always encourage and support each other, which is why I can’t miss my 5:00 AM class. I’m 60 years old and have never been stronger. Join BodyForge today, you won’t regret a day! Kristi Starkey, LMFT #52051

Fantastic experience: I have been on the fitness/diet Yo-Yo for years. Now in my mid 50's and post menopause it felt like I was never going to be where I wanted to be. Once I joined Body Forge, my whole attitude about food and exercise changed. Not only am I healthier, I have lost almost all my extra weight that I have been caring for over 15 years! Its the team of coaches, the environment of the gym and the friends I have made, that keep me coming back! I love Body Forge!

Fantastic experience: What a great place to work out! I started with the 6 week challenge, lost the weight and have become much stronger than I ever imagined being. The best part of this fitness center are the coaches. They are very supportive and there for you each step of the way. I highly recommend giving BodyForge a go.

Fantastic experience: I signed up for the 6 week challenge and it was the best decision of my life. I lost 22.6lbs and 10% loss of body fat! Best thing of all I stuck to the eating plan and I was never hungry! My mind messed with me a bit because I thought I'd have to starve myself in order to loose. I was lost in regular gyms but at Body Forge I feel like I have one on one personal coaching. I have quite a bit of challenges with a previous mountain biking injury but with their experience they modify my workout. I am now a proud member and highly recommend giving it a try!

Fantastic experience: I am a fitness enthusiast with a relatively good eating habit for over 20 years, who enjoys pushing myself mentally, physically and spiritually. The golden rule to healthy living resides 80% in nutrition and 20% in exercise. Hence, my objective was to take the guessing game out of creating my own exercise regimen and counting calories and find a coach that could forge sustainable eating and exercising habits. I see myself as an aspiring athlete, so I like to train like one. During the free one-week trial, I was able to critique and experience the design of the fitness program, coaching techniques and community. The fitness programs are designed by Vinny, the owner as well as 2 highly educated physical trainers with master and bachelor's degrees in Physical Science, Physiology. Each program lasts for 4 weeks, where each day has a specific exercise routine that differs from one day to the next. However, the regimen is constant for 4 weeks, so members can track their progress. After experiencing the initial week at Body Forge, my conversations with Vinny, who is passionate and generous with his knowledge and time: sealed the deal. He addressed my analytical questions and brought to the forefront a simple nutritional plan, created by a nutritionist, that I could follow with minor adjustments to my existing eating habits. Below are the stats as numbers do not lie. In conclusion, this place is a community, an investment to your health that can last if you are willing. It is not a fad, but a sustainable way of living life to its fullest. I pray that I can keep forging forward with as much strength and agility until I am well into my golden years. 8/18/2019 - Weight:140 Body Fat: 23.1% Waist: 30.5 inches BMI: 24.0 9/27/2019 - Weight: 136.5 Body Fat: 22.5% Waist: 29.5 inches BMI: 23.4 12/09/2019 - Weight: 129.9 Body Fat: 21.7% Waist: 28.5 inches BMI: 22.9

Fantastic experience: I started with Body Forge in 2016 because I wanted to lose weight, get in shape and gain muscle. They gave me a meal plan that was easy to follow and has influenced how I eat today. I lost weight and have kept it off for 3 plus years. I am also more muscular and feel great! The trainers are the best, very caring and make weight training fun. The people that attend the classes are super nice too. I highly recommend Body Forge to anyone who wants to improve their health and lifestyle.

Fantastic experience: I love this place! First, let me start by saying that this is an awesome place to workout, not your typical gym and definitely not a CrossFit location. Bodyforge has high-quality trainers that support you throughout all workouts. Anthony, Olivia, Chris, and Vinni are super knowledgable. They are always checking you have the right form and help you achieve your goals. BodyForge is more of a semi-private training facility, where you typically have your own station so that you can work at your own pace (not circuit training). They have new workouts every day to ensure your body is constantly being challenged. What separate this gym from others (besides being semiprivate) is the community. A big family that pushes each other in a very healthy and friendly way. The support is amazing! They have a 6-week challenge, but I decided not to do it. I wanted something long term and I'm glad I found this place. My body fat percentage is constantly decreasing... Yay! Plus I have a ton of energy and I'm getting stronger every day!!

Fantastic experience: Vinny is the best trainer I’ve worked with and he runs a great gym operation. As a physician I recommend all the time to my patients and friends.

Fantastic experience: Tried it for the first time! It's so clean & has great equipment! I highly recommend it! The staff are amazing and Vinny the manager was extremely kind, considerate & awesome to deal with. 5 stars all the way. Best equipment in town! Great set-up! Awesome parking! Great staff! The owner or owners should be proud of the great manager they have & the staff she has hired!

Fantastic experience: This place is clean, has top of the line equipment, and has very engaging staff. The owner was very nice and helpful with the 1000 questions I had about their programs and accommodating my schedule. This place is more for group and private training, which is what I wanted. I hate those large group classes that try and get you to pay a starting amount in hopes of getting it back by losing weight. I was also informed my health insurance covers private training sessions with just my copay. That is the best part.

Fantastic experience: Remarkable gym excellent trainers

Fantastic experience: After joining a few boot camp type places, I have been suffering with some back issues (how about those unlimited burpees). Doing personal training with Body Forge was one of my better experiences. The first time I came to the place, you know photos on the wall sets the tone on how serious training they provide is all about. Awesome consults with Vinny, great equipment...but most of all the training that you get is top notch. I was assigned to Vinny and Adan. He definitely means serious business when training. You have to make sure you challenge yourself. I always have a fear of doing some lifts. With Adan's help, I was not only able to face my fears, but also was able to know how to do things right.

Fantastic experience: Great place to start your body transformation. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Fantastic experience: I can't even begin to properly express how wonderful this gym and the staff are here. I took their six week 5% body fat challenge after seeing an ad on Facebook and I am beyond thrilled with the results. I have worked out a lot in my life and I stupidly thought that I knew what I was doing before going through this program. Between my father and football coaches I learned about traditional body building exercises but I cam to find out that my form was way off on a lot of things. Anthony and Josh were able to guide me through small tweak and changes that really improved my strength and physique. The real game changer that BodyForge offers is their knowledge of nutrition. The meal plan that they set forth is what really got me to reach the goals that we had set. I'll be honest, at first I thought I knew my body better and wasn't as strict to what they set out for me, and it showed on the scale and in my body fat. Josh and Vinny saw this and had me made a few subtle changes and within two weeks I was able to really see the changes I needed. This is a first class gym and everyone that attends is wonderful as well. So now I'm sitting at a total of 14.6 lbs lost and a total of 6.9% body fat down after my time with them. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone I know!!!!

Fantastic experience: I am so glad I stepped up and took this six week challenge. Today was my 5th workout and so far the most physically and mentally challenging workout of all. Want to say Thank You to Vinny, the owner. He is a class act guy and I appreciate the time he took to talk with me after class. This challenge will show you what you are made of. I am in for the long haul!!

Fantastic experience: To say that my 6-week challenge at Body Forge exceeded my expectations doesn't even come close to conveying how much I love this gym, the trainers, and the family of members that call this place their home. My experience with Body Forge started with a simple Facebook ad that said "TAKE THE 6 WEEK CHALLENGE We’re looking for 20 MEN who are looking to transform their bodies & lives in 6 weeks for FREE..." too good to be true right? Free? I dunno man! I went to the website and filled out the info form and within 10minutes I got a call from the owner of Body Forge, Vinny! This initial interaction is what really piqued my interest, just how fast he was to get back to me and it wasn't some sales guy, it was Vinny, the owner of the gym. We scheduled my initial consultation for the same day at 5:30 pm on a Friday. I was skeptical at the beginning of our meeting but that skepticism quickly went away as I started to talk to Vinny about my medical situation and telling him about my personal goals and desires for joining a gym. My initial intentions for joining a gym weren't to get ripped, I don't really need a beach body, my reason for joining the gym was my health. As a type 2 diabetic, my blood glucose levels were really high and I needed to get them down so that I wouldn't be required to take insulin to regulate my glucose levels. I also really hated taking so many medications; they're chemicals that my body shouldn't have to take in all the time so the less of those the better. I explained to Vinny my reasons for wanting to get in the gym and he heard me out and assured me that the challenge would be something that would help me reach my goals if I stuck with the program and diet plan that the gym laid out. We took my measurements and did an initial weigh in and I was off to talk to my girlfriend to see what she thought of it. That night, after talking it over with my girlfriend, I texted Vinny and made a decision that would change my life, "I'm In". Vinny texted back a few minutes later Super excited and we met up the next day to finish signing all the paperwork to join the challenge. At the meeting where I signed the paperwork, Vinny provided me with a shopping list that guides you through a pretty great challenge meal plan (trust me, the food isn't boring and you still get all the flavor you want) and we tailored it to fit my specific needs. We put my name up on the board with my initial weight and body fat percentage and I started my journey as a CHALLENGER at Body Forge! In the 6 week challenge the trainers Josh, Anthony, and Vinny really work with you on your form to make sure you don't hurt yourself, help you grow through the wall of transformation and build your character with guidance through the trainer challenges to help you reach your goals. I can't say enough how much these guys and the fit family at Body Forge REALLY CARE about seeing you transform and work with you to reach your goals. As for my diabetes and my health I started at Body Forge with an A1C of 12.3, that's REALLY HIGH with a blood glucose average of about 350 (YIKES! no bueno)! With the help of the trainers and encouragement from fellow challengers and members of body forge I kept going and pushed myself to become stronger and healthier. I am now at a 7.8 A1C with an average blood glucose level of 165 and a noticeable difference in my clothes (they're falling off!) and body! I cannot recommend Body forge enough if you are interested in becoming healthier, stronger or just want to become more than what you are. The Body Forge trainers and fit family are always here to encourage you to become better than you are and help you grow along your fitness journey. Give them a shot to help you reach your goals and you will not regret it!

Fantastic experience: Good gym !!