A · Training
Private personal training.
One-on-one, or in a semi-private group of 1–4, custom-programmed by your coach and progressed weekly based on performance data.
Read the training approach →Santa Monica · Est. 2013 · 1308 Pico Blvd
A private training semester
in Santa Monica.
Nine weeks. Three sessions a week. One private personal trainer, one curriculum, one 5,000 square-foot studio on Pico Blvd, Santa Monica.
Founded
2013
Campus
5,000 sq ft
Semester
60 Days
Format
Private · 1-on-1
Yelp
4.9/5 ★
§ 01 · Curriculum
Four pillars.
Sixty days.
A 60-day private training semester in Santa Monica, designed to upgrade how you move, eat, and recover.
I.
Understand
Understanding the "why" behind your training: assessment, goal-setting, and the physiology that makes the program yours.
Weeks 1 – 2
II.
Implement
Implementing the program with your private coach: strength, conditioning and mobility, progressed weekly.
Weeks 2 – 6
III.
Track
Tracking and optimizing progress with structured performance testing. Data-led, not guesswork.
Weeks 4 – 8
IV.
Sustain
Establishing sustainable behaviors for life after the semester ends: nutrition, recovery, and an annual plan.
Weeks 7 – 9
§ 02 · Campus
Five thousand square feet
of quiet work, Santa Monica.
A private studio in the heart of Santa Monica, engineered for deep work. Technogym equipment, cold plunge, infrared sauna, and our signature terracotta floor.
Main floor · 5,000 sq ft
Technogym · treadmills
Cold plunge + sauna
FloWater · 7× purified
Address
1308 Pico Blvd
Floor
5,000 sq ft
Equipment
Technogym
Amenities
Cold · Sauna · RD
§ 03 · Disciplines
Three disciplines.
One program.
Training, nutrition, and recovery under one roof, coordinated by the same team, all part of the semester.
B · Nutrition · RD
Performance Nutrition.
Boost health and energy with guidance from our in-house Registered Dietitian. We'll build habits for daily optimization. No gimmicks, no cleanses.
Meet our RD →C · Recovery
Recovery, examined.
Tired? Low energy? We examine how you prepare and recover, then introduce proven strategies for peak performance and well-being.
Recovery tools →§ 04 · Professors
Mentorship,
not instruction.
Certified and credentialed personal trainers, each one selected for their expertise and their ability to teach, not just instruct.
Alexander Bruce
Founder · Head Coach
NSCA-CSCS · FMS-II · 15+ years private training.
Manny
Performance Coach
Specialty in athletic performance · NSCA-CPT.
Julian
Strength Coach
CSCS · progressive overload specialist.
Gabby
Registered Dietitian
RD · CSSD · performance nutrition.
§ 05 · Tuition
Enroll in the semester.
One price. One private training semester. Everything included: nutrition, recovery, and three weekly 1-on-1 sessions. No add-ons.
Single Enrollment
$4,150
1 student
- 60-day private semester
- 3 × 60-min sessions per week
- Custom nutrition counseling
- Performance testing
- 1-on-1 programming
Duet Enrollment Most common
$5,600
2 students · $2,800 / student
- 60-day shared semester
- 3 × 60-min sessions per week
- Custom nutrition counseling
- Performance testing
- Train with a partner
Financing and corporate plans available on request · All rates quoted in USD
§ 06 · Yearbook
Notes from the class.
115+ five-star reviews across Yelp and Google. A few from the file.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"If I could give 6 stars I would! I've gone to a lot of personal trainers and have never experienced the level of knowledge that Alex and Julian bring to each training session."
Ivanka A. · Santa Monica, CA · Yelp
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"TheStudy has it all: excellently maintained facilities, knowledgeable staff, and a really straight-forward system for seeing progress. Run don't walk if you're looking to lock in for 2 months and get in the best shape of your life."
Danny T. · San Francisco, CA · Yelp
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"The Study is easily the best gym in Santa Monica — the space is meticulously set up, the location is convenient, and the instructors are world-class. Manny in particular is the best trainer I have ever worked with."
Alexandra K. · Santa Monica, CA · Yelp
§ 07 · Admissions
Schedule an intro.
Three steps, about 45 minutes. No contract, no pressure. Just a conversation and a movement screen to see if the program fits.
01.
Connect with a coach
A short call to talk about your goals, schedule, and what's worked (or hasn't) in the past.
02.
Complete an intro session
A full movement assessment and a sample training session on the floor. See the space, meet the team.
03.
See if it's a fit
We'll propose a curriculum. If it makes sense for both of us, you enroll. If not, no hard feelings.
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Based on Pico Blvd, serving members across Santa Monica and the greater Westside.
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Ready to start the semester?
1308 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. By appointment, Monday through Saturday.
Schedule an Intro →Hours
Mon – SatBy appointment