Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Premier Fitness Destination in Santa Monica
TRIFIT LA has been Santa Monica's largest independent, family-owned health club since 2005. Voted Most Loved Gym in 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2025, we deliver a fitness experience designed to inspire, challenge, and connect. Our mission focuses on helping members reach their highest potential in sport and life through top-tier fitness solutions. Co-owners Gina and Bernard Baski, with over 20 years of community involvement, combine athletic expertise with a commitment to local engagement. We offer state-of-the-art facilities including a 29,000 sq ft indoor space, temperature-controlled pool, and recovery amenities.Our personalized approach includes exercise physiologists, certified trainers, and performance testing specialists. Community initiatives include free outdoor workouts and support for local fitness clubs and nonprofits. With amenities like sauna, steam room, cold plunge, and massage recovery pods, we create a holistic wellness environment. Our staff prioritizes cleanliness, accessibility, and a welcoming atmosphere, maintaining low crowding levels. Over 15-year member testimonials highlight our family-like atmosphere and unmatched amenity variety.
Services
Personal Training
HIIT Classes
Swim Instruction
Yoga Sessions
Cycling
Performance Testing
Recovery Services
Group Fitness
Sports Coaching
Biometric Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized fitness support with dedicated exercise physiologists
- Our 29,000 sq ft facility features cutting-edge fitness technology
- Family-owned since 2005 with deep Santa Monica community roots
- Award-winning staff provides expert-led performance testing services
- Unique combination of luxury amenities and inclusive community atmosphere
What people say
Spotless facility
Incredible staff
Unmatched amenities
Family atmosphere
Expert trainers
Services
Personal Training
Work with certified exercise physiologists for customized fitness programs. Our trainers combine kinesiology and sports science to create tailored plans for muscle building, weight loss, or race preparation. Sessions include initial assessments and progressive goal tracking.
Performance Testing
Access advanced testing including VO2 Max, lactate threshold, and body composition assessments. Our specialists use medical-grade equipment to measure metabolic performance, body metrics, and training zones for personalized program development.
Recovery Services
Utilize cold plunge pools, massage recovery pods, and steam rooms for post-workout recovery. These amenities help reduce muscle soreness, improve circulation, and accelerate physical recovery through evidence-based techniques.
Group Fitness
Join HIIT, yoga, cycling, and strength conditioning classes led by expert instructors. Our group sessions combine community motivation with professional guidance, offering scalable intensity levels for all fitness abilities.
Sports Coaching
Receive specialized instruction in triathlon training, swim technique, and run gait analysis. Our coaches use video analysis and biomechanical assessments to improve athletic performance while preventing injuries through proper form correction.
People
Gina Baski
Founder
Former gymnast and competitive swimmer with Ironman triathlon experience. Serves as Managing Partner and California Fitness Alliance board member. Combines academic background in technical writing with fitness expertise to create holistic wellness programs.
Bernard Baski
Founder
Former hockey trainer with international coaching experience. Developed successful athlete training formulas through 15 years of sports performance research. Focuses on creating effective, science-backed fitness methodologies for diverse populations.
Aaron Newton
Personal Trainer
ISSA-certified trainer specializing in proper weightlifting form and strength development. Provides personalized training programs that improve physical appearance while enhancing functional strength through evidence-based exercise techniques.
Jimmy Guerrero
Personal Trainer
Kinesiology graduate with physical therapy clinic experience. Emphasizes balanced fitness approaches combining mobility and strength training. Creates positive training environments that improve quality of life through customized workout programs.
Moses Wolfe-Polgar
Performance Coach
Level 1 USAT Triathlon coach with biochemistry background. Offers biometric screenings, metabolic testing, and race programming. Combines academic research with practical coaching experience to optimize athletic performance and recovery.
Questions
What makes TRIFIT LA different from other gyms?
We combine 29,000 sq ft of premium facilities with personalized training, recovery amenities, and community focus. Our family-owned operation since 2005 maintains a welcoming atmosphere with expert staff and unique features like cold plunge pools and massage recovery pods.
What fitness programs do you offer?
We provide personal training, HIIT classes, swim instruction, yoga, cycling, and sports performance coaching. Our programs include customized training plans, biometric testing, and recovery services tailored to individual goals and ability levels.
Are there amenities beyond standard gym equipment?
Yes! We feature a 3-lane lap pool, squash courts, tennis courts, sauna, steam room, cold plunge, and massage recovery pods. Our 29,000 sq ft facility also includes both indoor and outdoor training spaces.
Do you offer specialized performance testing?
We provide VO2 Max testing, lactate threshold analysis, body composition assessments, and metabolic rate evaluations. These services help create data-driven training programs tailored to individual physiology and fitness objectives.
What community initiatives do you support?
We host free outdoor workouts, support local fitness clubs and races, and partner with nonprofit organizations. Our family-owned business has maintained strong Santa Monica community ties since 2005 through various engagement initiatives.
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