Matador Performance Center

This review is for my amazing trainer Brandi
Brandi has been such an amazing help in my weight loss journey she has been guiding me and working with my knee Injury. I'm out right now because of a different injury but she still has been checking up on me and seeing how I'm doing. Absolutely can't wait to go back! Love training with her and I'm very happy to be apart of the matador gym fam

I was considering going back to a gym since things were getting "normal" and opening again but wasn't sure if I was ready to commit to my former commercial gym. I was intrigued by the idea of a private gym that did not have any contracts or memberships AND you get your own personal trainer.

I was contacted by Maria and she asked me a series of questions about my fitness goals and a few days later the owner, Joseph reached out to me as well to welcome me and matched me with Mayra.

I trained with Mayra and I absolutely loved her energy and how encouraging she was during my workouts

I found this place via Groupon and I'm so glad I did!!!

I have been searching for a place nearby to help to continue motivating me. I've been to another studio-type gym even closer but their customer service just felt FORCED. (Automated texts and calls) These places aren't cheap, but if I'm going to drop some cash, I want to vibe w/ the staff and establishment.

Matador Performance Center exceeded my expectations. I knew from the first phone call I had with Joseph that I was going to stick around longer to see what they were all about. Maria called a few days after to ask

From the first time I saw the website I knew this was the place for me. Maria was so helpful in understanding what I was looking for and is a great listener. Joseph the owner set me up with a personal trainer named Michael Wood who is such a positive and enthusiastic person. Not only is he genuine and passionate about what he does, but also an expert on fitnesss and overall health. I have to train at 5am in the morning so I can get it in before work and he has been so supportive and committed to waking up early with me to accomplish my fitness goals. I strongly recommend this place and Michael

I have been to many gyms across Los Angeles, and trained with many private trainers. I am so happy with my current gym and trainer, going to my workouts has become the highlight of my week. I train with David Yeung, twice a week. Since I have started I have noticed a huge difference in my strength and agility. David keeps my workouts fun with a combination of full body conditioning, strength training, and kickboxing.

The gym facility is literally one of the best that I have ever seen. The place is around 15,000 SF, lots of equipment for people who enjoy HIIT, full body conditioning, boxing, physical

I came across Matador last year through a Groupon. Upon calling to redeem, I was asked a series of questions and matched with a trainer who could help me meet my goals. I couldn't be happier with my trainer Mike Cavan. A year later and I am still working out 2 x week. Mike is 100% engaged and he customizes every session to meet your goals. He keeps the workouts varied and fun. I have lost weight, toned and become stronger, while increasing my flexibility and balance. He is professional, knowledgeable, and truly loves what he does. He is now our family trainer. Matador Performance center

I'd been going to Matador to work out with Joe for over a year when all this quarantine stuff started. I was really happy when they could open up again. Again I was so impressed with Joseph's professionalism! The amenities are great, as usual (plenty of space for everyone to do their thing, using any sort of equipment - you can do whatever you can dream up here without getting too close to anyone else - as well as fresh air and nice A/C), but the COVID adaptations couldn't be better. We all go through a thorough health check before being allowed to enter, and inside you can tell

My favorite part about this gym is the state-of-the-art equipment and endless workout varieties you can do with them. As someone who has only been going to corporate gyms my entire life, I was in awe when I saw all the cool (and clean!) tools, like isolated leg press machines and dedicated hip thrust benches. They even have an electric basketball return machine and sandbags.

From my understanding, it is the largest private gym in the San Gabriel Valley. You need to have a trainer to use the facility. At peak hours, you see 1:1 trainer to trainee sprawled out throughout the gym and it's a

100% 5 Star facility!! 14k square feet and filled with top of the line equipment. I have trained clients at other private studios. None compare to the size, equipment, amenities and professionalism offered by Joe & Maria. I highly recommend if you're a private trainer to use this facility. I highly recommend if you're looking for private training to come here. Hire me lol. This gym is not open to the public. It is 100% private. Simple. Easy. Now it's up to you to get to work!!

PROS:
GREAT, BIG space
Clean - air, space & equipment
FREE Amenities abound
Lots of equipment variety
Super Location & Ambiance
Awesome Trainers - Men & Women
Private Parking Lot
Never crowded or smelly
Cool PROMOS for first timers
Over 10 yrs. of successful outcomes

CONS:
Can't think of any

Matador is 100% private and only available for personal training; no membership required.
Give them a try; you won't regret it. Definitely recommend it.

Dad bought me a promotional 6 pack of 1 hr sessions at Matador Performance to kickstart my physical fitness in preparation for school athletics. I was paired up with a really cool trainer. I’ve learned so much about how to exercise properly, how to use the vast array of gym equipment at this huge, 14,000 square feet facility and about the importance of making proper nutritional choices. He’s proved to be a motivating influence, knowledgeable professional and inspiring too... so much so that I’m thinking this is a profession that interests me in the future. Can’t believe I now have defined

Super cool private gym in Pasadena. My buddies Paul, Matt & I train three times a week with the best power and weight lifting trainer. He openly shares with us his extensive knowledge and expertise; we're learning so much from him than just how to properly lift. Matador itself has a great vibe, always clean and the owners who run it always friendly and approachable. Highly recommend buying one of the gym's in-house promos for first timers; guarantee you'll stay around for a while like we did.

Damn - Kinetic Kickboxing is an awesome workout class! It's the right amount of intense with a focus on proper form.
Mike is a fantastic instructor with an immense amount of knowledge about all things kickboxing and fitness in general. He's good about helping you adjust the workout based on your physical needs.
Historically, I never enjoyed kickboxing because the various kicking movements aggravated my hips and knees, but Mike taught me proper form and continually adjusts movements so I stay in proper form. Now, I look forward to kickboxing because the movements feel better and I feel like I

I have been getting training at least 2 times a week at Matador Performance since it was less than 1/4 the size it is now. Lots of wonderful changes and upgrades but one thing remains constant & that is the quality of the professional trainers working there & the fine people who own & run the gym. I enjoy training there & my health is better for it too. A big THANK YOU!

I’ve been training with Mike for just a few months twice a week at Matador Performance and must say I’m sold on this personal training thing. He is understanding and respectful about what my body can and cannot do; is a great listener and mindful when a workout is putting strain on the wrong areas. His routines are always varied which I appreciate because it makes me look forward to the next exercise session. The gym itself is great, has an inviting environment and other trainers there seem positive and motivating, just like Mike. Although I’m in my 60's I understand now that it’s never

For mother's day I bought online a 6 sessions promo pak. of personal training sessions from Matador for my wife and my daughter-in-law. They loved their training, their trainers and this gym so much that I purchased their first training package on the condition that they bought me a pak. promo package so I too could get in the action. I too was hooked. Although we each got matched with different personal trainers, all 3 of us are extremely pleased with their professionalism, expertise, value for services and our results so far are meeting with our original fitness goals and then some. We will continue

The athletic training I’ve been receiving at Matador this past year has given me a huge edge in my overall performance. My flexibility has greatly improved; strength of both upper and lower body has increased. It has made me a more effective junior athlete and gave my confidence a tremendous boost. Plus the gym has a great vibe, trainers are all very friendly and since the recent expansion the amount of training space is awesome.

Great facility! I have been here since the beginning and have watched it grow. The latest expansion is amazing. More space, more parking and more equipment. The facility is clean and vibe is welcoming and friendly. An excellent group of trainers. Well managed and maintained.

As a independent fitness trainer, I was looking for a gym where I could have a team help me train JRT customers with great training and service. After several meetings with different owners in the Pasadena area, I met Joe Del Toro. He is the owner of Matador Performance and was the most genuine transparent person I've met. He was welcoming and showed me and the team great hospitality in regards to our team search for a new gym to train clients . I highly recommend any personal trainer looking for a great gym/location Matador performance. The rates are the best in town, and the vibe is upbeat with

Let me start off by saying how much I Truly Love & Appreciate this gym. This is a personal training gym only, with that being said, I began to workout with my Trainer Raffi 2 years ago. This gym has become my second home. I have seen it expand, which is great because Joe (Owner) has added some awesome equipment. Whether your workouts consist of high intensity intervals, cardio or strength training, this gym has the space and equipment for you. I especially appreciate the personal touches such as; towel service, water dispenser as well as the most thoughtful Women's restroom, which Maria

A friend of mine from work introduced me to this place. She was getting trained by a personal trainer at the time. She recommended me for a visit of the facility and see it for myself. I hesitated sign up because of my physical disability. I was afraid how other people would look at me. it took me awhile to finally made an appointment and it has been the best thing I have ever done for myself.
The facility is very well equipped with a wide range of top notch machines design to fit all fitness levels. The overall look of the facility is great, I love the sleek, industrial looking set up of the

5 Stars for Matador Performance Center. This is a private gym open only to those who train with personal trainers. I've been with my trainer, Santos, for over a year now and have gotten great results. The owner of the facility, Joe, is awesome. Even though I'm not his client he always welcomes me and chats with me when I come in. He also regularly asks me if the facilities are good and if there is anything to improve on. Of course, I tell the gym is perfect and I'm a happy customer.

The gym has a variety of equipment ranging from basic cardio (treadmills and ellipticals) to battle

I've had memberships to all the big-name gyms in so cal over the last twenty years hoping one would be better then the last, but I was never satisfied. It was always the same old crowded, hot, dirty place with uninterested staff and managers who don't seem to care about you once you've signed the contract. I finally found Matador Performance Center through a friend and have been training here for the last 5 years and plan to stay. I can honestly say this is the BEST and the most WELL-RUN gym that I've ever been to. No doubt it is because the owner is always on the premises and oversees operations