Typically, the topic of gyms and exercise would flood the retail and news story sectors after the Thanksgiving and New Year’s holidays, as that’s when people are all in on losing the weight they acquired by consuming all that great end-of-year cuisine. But for those of you looking to get your “best bod” on early as we head towards the end of 2023 – where has the time gone? – we have collected our picks for the best gyms around Woodland Hills.

Working it out has never been this much fun.

Flex Gym, located at 20971 Burbank Boulevard, can be considered your one-stop-shop for what you need to get in shape, offering everything from free weights and cardio equipment to sports performance training, a wellness center, kids club, full locker room with showers and even a Flex Fresh Café. Membership pricing runs from $65 monthly for month-to-month or $780 yearly for 13 months, while membership passes are $25 a day, $150 a month, and $300 for three months. Open Monday through Friday from 5 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 7 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm.

Impact One Fitness, located at 20300 Ventura Boulevard Suite 110, has become known for its intense personal training programs that are “individualized but never generalized,” in addition to how its instructors help clients achieve fitness, health, and happiness – in almost no time at all. Recognized as one of the top personal training studios in the San Fernando Valley, Impact One operates through a core philosophy that suggests we are all “a work in progress” and that life is ours to be enjoyed, lived fully, and, at any point, be reimagined; to this end, the studio’s team believes that we are all created uniquely, and as such, fitness must be individualized. Operated by Micah and Alexandra Shields-Roberts, Impact One offers fitness programs that are designed, tweaked, and reconfigured based on your goals, abilities, needs, and lifestyle. Open Monday through Saturday by appointment only.

The Compound, located at 20662 Ventura Boulevard, is a boutique private personal training facility headed by Paul Wassily, Master Trainer and founder of Fitness by Paul, focusing exclusively on private workout sessions that cater to a diverse group of clients who wish to reach advanced fitness goals – and achieve maximum health and wellness. Since its inception, The Compound’s clientele has included elite athletes and bodybuilders, corporate executives, A-list celebrities, and folks simply interested in their well-being, whether recovering from an injury, training for a specific event, or looking to be more active. Whatever your goals or who you are, Paul will design a fitness program that’s right for you since your fitness needs are as unique as yours.

The Hellfire Club, located at 21250 Califa Street Unit 109, offers personal and small group training where the objective is always on you – the trainers here are wholly dedicated to helping you show up powerfully for yourself so you can take charge of your well-being. Founder Cyrus Moghadassi always disliked the term “life isn’t fair” because, although that may be true, it’s not the way he chose to tackle his own life; as such, he designed the services offered by The Hellfire Club to be a one-on-one experience with an expert designing each session just for you. From electric muscle stimulation with an NXPro to all manner of boot camps, nothing is off the table at The Hellfire. Open Monday through Friday from 6 am to 8 pm, Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm, and Sunday by appointment.

The One Mind & Body, located at 6600 Topanga Canyon Boulevard Suite 183-H in Canoga Park, is a gym, Pilates studio, and spa all in one, with training handled by two professionals seasoned in the art of well-being – Moujan Hekmat and Shaina Fields. At the core of The One’s operations is the Stott Pilates Instructor Training Program, which focuses on a method known for its strict and precise approach wherein experienced trainers provide individualized instruction to help you achieve your fitness goals. Whether you want to become a certified instructor or experience the benefits of this method, the well-equipped One Mind & Body is one of the best gyms offering the latest tools and techniques to strengthen and tone muscles, improve flexibility and posture, and ultimately enhance overall well-being. Open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 10 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm, and Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm.

If you’re in a bit of a hurry to get that sexy beach body going, any of the aforementioned best gyms around Woodland Hills will do the trick…and have your besties blushing in envy.