Business Details
Personal Training & Group Fitness in Glendale, CA
Bars & Burn Fitness was founded on the belief that true transformation begins with partnership. Our approach integrates physical fitness, mental health, nutrition, and emotional well-being, guided by certified professionals with decades of combined experience. We specialize in personalized training programs, group fitness classes, and prenatal/postnatal support, emphasizing corrective exercise and functional movement.Our state-of-the-art facility in Glendale, CA, offers flexible rental options for trainers and a community-driven environment focused on accountability and results. Through our Triangle of Life philosophycentered on fitness, family, and financewe empower clients to achieve sustainable health improvements while fostering a supportive network that extends beyond the gym walls.
Services
Personal Training
Group Fitness Classes
Gym Rentals
Prenatal Fitness
Corrective Exercise
Postnatal Rehabilitation
Functional Training
Nutrition Coaching
Home Training Services
Film Industry Fitness
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized fitness programs combining physical training with mental health support.
- Our certified trainers hold NASM, NCSF, and CrossFit Level 2 certifications.
- We provide prenatal/postnatal fitness programs with medical professional collaboration.
- Our facility features dedicated zones for Olympic lifting, cardio, and functional training.
- We maintain a 24/7 clean and hygienic environment with state-of-the-art equipment.
What people say
Supportive community
Effective personalized training
Significant physical transformations
Pre-natal fitness support
Accountability systems
Services
Personal Training
Our certified trainers design customized fitness programs addressing individual goals, medical history, and lifestyle needs. Sessions combine strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, and mental health support to create sustainable results. The program adapts to your progress while maintaining focus on posture correction and injury prevention.
Group Fitness Classes
Bars & Burn classes blend high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with barbell/dumbbell exercises in a community setting. These 45-minute sessions emphasize fat loss, muscle gain, and cardiovascular improvement while fostering peer motivation and accountability through structured group dynamics.
Gym Rentals
Trainers and fitness professionals can access our fully equipped facility featuring Olympic lifting zones, cardio areas, and functional training spaces. Rentals include use of premium equipment and amenities in a clean, professional environment designed to support diverse training methodologies and client needs.
Prenatal Fitness
This specialized program offers safe, doctor-approved exercise routines for expectant mothers. Focus areas include maintaining mobility, preparing for labor, and managing pregnancy-related physical changes under trainer supervision while emphasizing proper form and fetal safety protocols.
Corrective Exercise
Designed for postural correction and injury recovery, this service addresses musculoskeletal imbalances through targeted mobility drills and functional movement patterns. Trainers assess individual biomechanics to develop programs improving stability, reducing pain, and restoring optimal movement efficiency for daily activities.
People
Armando Alarcon
Owner
Certified NASM trainer with global fitness experience, specializing in corrective exercise and performance training. Former trainer for Katy Perry's world tour, focusing on functional movement and injury prevention.
Cat Hannah
Owner
NASM-certified personal trainer with 10+ years experience in Los Angeles. Specializes in mental/spiritual balance integration with physical training, working with pre/postnatal clients and rehabilitation cases.
Elvis Arevalo
Trainer
NASM-certified trainer and cancer survivor with expertise in training diverse age groups. Focuses on functional training for injury prevention and maintaining independent mobility across life stages.
Cassandra Bonds
Trainer
Exercise physiologist with CrossFit Level 2 certification. Specializes in mindset coaching, strength training, and NASM nutrition programs. Helps clients achieve goals through personalized workout and dietary strategies.
Talar Bedikian
Trainer
Licensed dietitian and strength coach with expertise in nutrition and functional training. Focuses on establishing healthy habits through balanced diet plans and structured workout programs tailored to individual needs.
Questions
What types of fitness programs do you offer?
We provide personal training, group fitness classes (Bars & Burn), prenatal/postnatal programs, corrective exercise, and functional training tailored to individual goals.
Can trainers rent your facility for client sessions?
Yes, our gym offers flexible rental options with state-of-the-art equipment and dedicated training zones for personal trainers and fitness professionals.
Do you offer virtual training options?
Yes, we provide virtual training via Zoom for clients who prefer remote sessions with our certified trainers.
What makes your approach different from other gyms?
Our Triangle of Life philosophy integrates fitness, family, and finance with mental health support, emphasizing sustainable lifestyle changes over short-term solutions.
Are there specialized programs for pregnant women?
Yes, we offer prenatal fitness programs designed with medical professional input to support safe exercise during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
