STRIDE
Fitness Pasadena.
Group fitness classes in Pasadena. 55-minute group fitness classes led by certified personal trainers in Pasadena. Coach-led HIIT, treadmill cardio, strength, and official HYROX training in the South Lake Neighborhood. Group fitness gym built for every level, from your first class to race day.
The burn You'll brag about
STRIDE Fitness is where strength meets sweat. A powerful fusion of treadmill cardio and full-body strength training, serving Pasadena, San Marino, South Pasadena, San Gabriel, La Canada, Sierra Madre, Alhambra, Arcadia, and Temple City. Led by elite coaches, fueled by high-energy music, and set in a vibrant atmosphere. Every class is designed to push all fitness levels, deliver the burn you'll brag about, and finish with intentional recovery so your body stays ready for the next challenge.
Expert Coaching
Every class is led by a certified personal trainer STRIDE Fitness coach who knows how to push every level, from first-timers to seasoned athletes. Whether you're driving to the gym from Pasadena, South Lake, or Madison Heights, you will find your favorite coach at STRIDE Fitness Pasadena.
Cardio + Strength
A full-body group fitness workout in 55 minutes. Treadmill intervals meet strength training, so you leave the gym stronger, leaner, and lit up. With real-time heart rate and calories burned tracked live on Apple Watch, Polar, Garmin, or any ANT+ device. The same training format that prepares Pasadena athletes for HYROX competitions as an official HYROX training club.
Pasadena's Fitness Community
The best part of STRIDE Fitness Pasadena isn't the treadmills or the weights, it's the people next to you. Small class sizes mean familiar faces every week, coaches who know your name, and a built-in crew of Pasadena locals chasing the same goals. The high-fives after a tough finisher, the post-class coffee runs on South Lake Avenue, the friends who text when they don't see you on the floor, that's the team you didn't know you needed.
Built for how you train.
From your first month to your fittest year, every STRIDE Fitness Pasadena membership gives you access to certified coaches, premium equipment, and a community dedicated to fitness in Pasadena. Choose the plan that fits how you train and start today.
Ignite
Get started. Build the habit. Try every class type at your own pace.
Elite
Train every day. The all access pass to every STRIDE Fitness class.
Core
Two classes a week at STRIDE Fitness Pasadena. The sweet spot for consistent training.
The Passport.
Everything in ELITE, plus unlimited access to every STRIDE Fitness studio nationwide. Train at home. Train when you travel. Train wherever life takes you.
Not ready for a membership?
Get started without commitment with our flexible options. Try your first class completely free, then choose a pack that fits your goals.
Try us out, on the house.
Your first STRIDE Fitness Pasadena class is completely free. Book your class, show up, and see what 55 minutes of coached cardio plus strength feels like at Pasadena's group fitness and HYROX training studio.
Five class formats. No Class Is The Same
Whether you're training for HYROX, building strength, endurance, or just getting started, STRIDE Fitness Pasadena offers 55-minute group fitness classes in Pasadena built for every goal.
Pace & Press
Treadmill intervals meet total body strength. The signature STRIDE Fitness class.
Abs & A$$
Glute power and midline stability. The foundation of every athletic movement.
Pull & Press
Balanced push and pull work. Structured supersets for shoulders, chest, and back.
Full Force
Every major muscle group, one high impact session. Strength, endurance, and control.
The Classic
55 minutes, all tread. Interval running that builds stamina and heart health.
HYROX-Inspired
Official HYROX Training Club. Train like a racer with sled pushes, lunges, and carries.
Don't take our word for it.
Real reviews from STRIDE Fitness Pasadena members training in HIIT, HYROX, and recovery in the heart of Pasadena.
From the moment class started she was fully present and tuned in to the room. She knew every student's name, which immediately made the class feel more personal and connected. What stood out most was her commitment to proper form. She offered thoughtful, hands-on corrections throughout the workout, something that is incredibly important when lifting weights and far too rare in group fitness classes. Her attention to detail made the workout both safer and more effective.
THE best workout. Most importantly, the best vibe, the best instructors and staff. You feel so empowered when you walk in and when you leave! This place has been life changing!
This place is the BEST WORKOUT I HAVE EVER HAD! The classes, the staff, the instructors are so nice. They were super motivating but calming at the same time. This place is super legit! You will get a great workout and meet some great people as well.
Took a class at STRIDE Fitness Pasadena and had a great experience. High energy, challenging workout, and really well run from start to finish. What stood out most was the staff—super friendly, welcoming, and made it easy to jump right in. You can tell they've built a strong community there.
I LOVE this workout! I am NOT a runner but I can't get enough of STRIDE Fitness. They have the BEST instructors/trainers and I leave each workout with the best feeling. Everyone should try a class!
Everyone who coaches here is welcoming and encouraging. It's an energetic environment. I personally enjoy both walking and running options. The treadmills are great quality and kept clean.
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Coaches at STRIDE Fitness Pasadena.
Certified, credentialed, and obsessed with your results. Every class is led by a coach who shows up, pushes you forward, and treats every workout like it matters.
Joy
Joy is the Head Coach at STRIDE Fitness Pasadena and the West Coast Regional Trainer. She brings energy, precision, and heart to every STRIDE class she coaches. With a background in dance education and a deep understanding of movement mechanics, Joy blends athletic intensity with intentional coaching to create workouts that are both powerful and purposeful.
Her classes are driven by clarity and connection. Expect strong cueing, dynamic playlists, and a focus on form that helps you push safely beyond your comfort zone. Joy believes fitness is not just about performance, but about building confidence, resilience, and community.
Whether you're chasing a personal record or simply showing up for yourself, Joy is here to challenge you, support you, and celebrate every win along the way. Let's STRIDE.
Amara
Amara is a certified personal trainer, boxing coach, and accomplished endurance athlete who brings her marathon experience and expertise to STRIDE Fitness. Known for her high energy, supportive coaching style, Amara blends functional strength training with a focus on proper mechanics and sustainable habits.
Every session with Amara challenges you to build confidence and resilience, whether you're a newcomer or seasoned athlete. She's dedicated to helping you train with purpose and move through life stronger.
Frank
Frank is a NASM certified personal trainer who infuses STRIDE Fitness workouts with his deep understanding of athletic performance and muscle growth. He's known for correcting form and delivering crystal clear coaching, making every class accessible yet challenging.
With four years of personal training experience, Frank ensures every move counts. Join Frank for a high energy, expert led training atmosphere.
Book Your Class. Show up.
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Everything you need to know.
Answers to the most common questions about STRIDE Fitness Pasadena. Whether you're searching for a gym in Pasadena, a group fitness studio in Madison Heights, or a HYROX training club in the San Gabriel Valley, we've got you covered.
Getting Started.
Yes. Your first STRIDE Fitness class is completely free. No credit card required, no commitment, no auto-enrollment. Just enter your name and number to unlock the schedule, pick a class time that works, and show up.
This is our way of letting locals from Pasadena, South Lake, Madison Heights, Bungalow Heaven, Playhouse District, Old Pasadena, San Marino, and South Pasadena experience what 55 minutes of coached cardio plus strength training actually feels like before committing to a gym membership.
Just the basics:
- Athletic shoes (running shoes or cross-trainers)
- Workout clothes you can move in
- A water bottle (FloWater refill stations are available)
We provide everything else: Woodway 4Front treadmills, dumbbells, slam balls, resistance bands, sanitizing wipes, complimentary workout towels, and full access to all studio amenities. Arrive 10 minutes early for your first class so a coach can show you the equipment, get you set up on a treadmill, and answer any questions before class starts.
Not at all. STRIDE Fitness classes are designed for every fitness level, from total beginners to seasoned athletes. Our certified coaches provide modifications for newer members and intensifications for those wanting more challenge.
The treadmills adjust to your pace, you choose your own weight selection, and the workout meets you where you are. Whether you're new to group fitness or transitioning from a traditional gym in Pasadena, your first class will feel approachable and the progress you see in 4 to 6 weeks will surprise you.
Every STRIDE Fitness group fitness class is exactly 55 minutes. That includes a coached warm-up, the main workout (cardio, strength, or both depending on the class type), and a guided cool-down. Plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early on busy days to find parking and check in.
STRIDE Fitness welcomes adult members 18 and older. Members aged 14-17 may attend classes with a parent or guardian's signed waiver. Contact the studio directly for specific requirements for younger athletes.
Why STRIDE Fitness.
STRIDE Fitness isn't a regular gym. It's a premium coached training experience built around results, not equipment. While most gyms in Pasadena, South Lake, and Madison Heights sell access, we deliver outcomes:
- Every class is coach-led. No wandering around the floor wondering what to do next. A certified personal trainer programs your workout, cues your form, and pushes you for the full 55 minutes.
- The complete training system. Cardio and strength under one roof, programmed to work together. Most boutique studios pick a lane. We deliver every modality.
- Premium equipment, no compromises. Woodway 4Front treadmills and professional-grade dumbbells. The kind of equipment elite athletes use.
- Built for every level. The same class works for first-timers and seasoned competitors because the work is self-scaling. You go at your pace, with your weights, on your treadmill.
Other gyms give you access to equipment. STRIDE Fitness Pasadena gives you a coached, measurable, results-driven workout in 55 minutes flat.
A traditional gym in the San Gabriel Valley sells you access. STRIDE Fitness sells you results.
At a typical gym, the membership card unlocks the door and you're on your own. You write your own program (or don't), figure out your own form, and hope you're using your time well. Most members stop showing up within 90 days.
At STRIDE Fitness, every visit is structured, coached, and measurable. You walk in, take the class, and walk out having gotten an effective workout designed by a professional. No guesswork, no plateau, no wasted gym sessions.
That's why members who stick with STRIDE Fitness see real results: progressive programming, expert coaching, and the accountability of a class community that expects to see you.
The Woodway 4Front is widely considered the best treadmill on the market, used by professional sports teams, military training programs, and Olympic athletes. We chose it because our members deserve the best running experience available.
What makes it different:
- Slat-belt running surface instead of a traditional belt. The belt absorbs impact like running on a track, dramatically reducing joint stress.
- Quieter and smoother. You can actually hear your coach over the running surface.
- Built to last. Engineered for high-volume commercial use, with a running surface that lasts years longer than typical treadmills.
- Better data accuracy. Pace, distance, and incline read true, so your workout metrics are real.
Most boutique fitness studios in the Pasadena area cut costs on equipment. We didn't. Run on a Woodway once and you'll feel the difference immediately.
Most group fitness studios specialize in one thing: cycling, yoga, pilates, or pure cardio. STRIDE Fitness Pasadena is built differently.
- Five distinct class formats, not one. Mix cardio days, strength days, lower body, upper body, and full body within the same membership.
- HYROX-inspired training. STRIDE Fitness Pasadena is an Official HYROX Training Club, which means you're training in the same format that produces real-world athletic results.
- Premium equipment standard. Woodway 4Front treadmills and a full strength setup. Other group fitness studios use cheaper treadmills that beat up your joints.
- Real coaching. Every class led by a certified personal trainer who knows your name, watches your form, and pushes you harder than you'd push yourself.
The result: one membership that replaces a cycling studio and a strength gym, and delivers measurable results in less time.
If you're getting consistent results from a $30 gym membership, you're already in the small minority. Most people aren't, which is why most gym memberships go unused.
The honest math: a STRIDE Fitness membership delivers professionally programmed workouts, expert coaching, and premium equipment for the same monthly cost as a personal training session or two at most studios. You're not paying for access, you're paying for an effective use of your time.
The first class is free. Take it, see the difference, and decide for yourself.
Classes & Training.
STRIDE Fitness Pasadena offers five distinct group fitness class formats so you can mix up your training based on your goals:
- Pace & Press. Treadmill intervals plus total-body strength. Our signature class.
- Abs & A$$. Lower body strength focus on glutes, hamstrings, quads, and core.
- Pull & Press. Upper body strength balanced across push and pull movements.
- Full Force. Full body strength session, no treadmills, focused on lifting.
- The Classic. 55 minutes of pure treadmill intervals for cardio and stamina.
Plus, we run HYROX-inspired training as the official HYROX Training Club for athletes preparing to compete.
Booking takes about 30 seconds. Scroll up to the schedule section, enter your name and phone number to unlock the schedule, then click any class time that works for you. We hold your spot the moment you book.
Existing members can also book through the STRIDE Fitness app for the fastest experience.
Cancel any class up to eight hours before start time with no penalty and your class credit returned. Late cancels and no-shows may incur a small fee depending on your membership tier. We do this to keep classes available for waitlisted members and respect everyone's time.
Maximum class size is up to 24 members. The room is energetic enough to push you with the group, but small enough that your coach knows your name and adjusts your form throughout class.
Yes. Every STRIDE Fitness coach is a certified personal trainer, credentialed through nationally recognized programs (NASM, NFPT, NESTA), and many hold additional credentials in HYROX, performance training, and specialty programming. Several of our Pasadena coaches are active competitors and athletes themselves. Get to know each coach in our coaches section above.
Yes. STRIDE Fitness Pasadena is an Official HYROX Training Club serving Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. Our HYROX-inspired classes prepare you with sled pushes, lunges, carries, burpee broad jumps, and the run-work intervals that mirror real HYROX competition. Whether you're training for a race or just want a brutal and effective workout, our HYROX format delivers.
Heart Rate Monitors & Performance Data.
Yes. STRIDE Fitness uses real-time heart rate tracking via the Spivi platform during every class. Once your monitor is connected, your effort zones display on the studio screens so you can train with intention, see your output in real time, and track your progress over weeks and months.
This is one of the things that separates STRIDE Fitness from a typical group fitness class. Your workout becomes measurable, not just hard.
The Spivi performance system at STRIDE Fitness Pasadena works with most major heart rate monitors:
- Apple Watch
- Android smartwatches
- Polar (chest straps and arm bands)
- Garmin (chest straps and watches)
- MyZone
- Any ANT+ compatible monitor
Don't have one? MyZone heart rate monitor loaners are available at the studio so you can experience real-time tracking before deciding if you want your own.
The setup is simple and only takes a few minutes:
- Download the Spivi app from our first-timer link
- Create your account using your STRIDE Fitness email so everything syncs properly
- Turn on your heart rate monitor and put it on before class
- Check in at the front desk so your stats route to the correct screen
That's it. Your zones, calories, and effort will display on the screens automatically once class begins.
Most display issues come down to one of a few things. Run through this quick checklist:
- Did you check in at the front desk? Check-in connects your monitor to the screen.
- Is your device turned on and being worn before class starts? The system needs to detect a live heart rate signal during the class start window.
- Is the Spivi app installed and your account created with your STRIDE Fitness email? Mismatched emails are the most common reason data doesn't sync.
- Try restarting the app or your device if the signal won't connect.
Still not working? Stop by the front desk before class and the team will sync everything in under a minute. Full setup instructions are here.
Training without data is guessing. Training with heart rate data is intentional.
When your zones display in real time during class, you can:
- See exactly how hard you're working. No more "I thought I was pushing"
- Stay in the right zone for your goal (fat burn, endurance, peak performance)
- Track effort and progress over weeks. Your same workout requires lower heart rate as you get fitter
- Train smarter, not just harder. Recover when needed, push when ready
It's the difference between hoping you got a good workout and knowing you did.
Yes. Once you've completed a class with your heart rate monitor connected, your full workout summary lives in the Spivi app: zones spent in each effort tier, total calories, average and peak heart rate, and trend graphs over time.
This historical data is one of the most powerful tools for staying motivated and seeing measurable progress. You'll watch your fitness improve session by session.
No. Heart rate monitors are optional, not required. You'll get a great workout either way. But once you train with one, most members never go back. The live feedback genuinely improves how you train and how fast you progress.
Try a class without one to see the experience, then borrow a MyZone loaner from the studio for your next class to feel the difference.
Membership & Pricing.
STRIDE Fitness Pasadena offers four membership tiers, all month-to-month with no long-term contract:
- Ignite. $99/month. 4 classes per month
- Core. $149/month. 8 classes per month
- Elite. $199/month. Unlimited classes plus priority booking
- Passport. $249/month. Everything in Elite plus access at every STRIDE Fitness studio nationwide
An annual Elite plan is $1,990 (saves $398 vs paying monthly). Class packs and single sessions are also available without committing to a membership.
No long-term contracts. All STRIDE Fitness memberships are month-to-month, so you can cancel at any time. Specific cancellation terms are detailed in your membership agreement. Reach out to the studio directly to cancel or pause your membership.
Yes. We offer membership freezes for vacation, injury, or life events. Contact the studio team and we'll work with you on a freeze that fits your situation.
Yes. STRIDE Fitness accepts HSA and FSA cards for memberships and class packs. We can also provide itemized receipts for reimbursement requests if your plan administrator needs documentation.
The process is simple: a 2-minute online consult, a Letter of Medical Necessity emailed within 24 hours, and you're saving on every membership payment with pre-tax dollars. Learn more and start your consult here.
Yes. Our Member Referral Program gives you $5 off your monthly membership for every friend who signs up using your referral. There's no cap on referrals, and the discount stacks for life. Refer enough friends and your membership becomes free.
We also offer corporate wellness partnerships. Reach out to the studio if your employer participates.
Yes. The Passport membership gives you unlimited access at every STRIDE Fitness studio nationwide. Train at home, train when you travel, or split your training across multiple locations. Same login, same booking, no extra fees per studio.
Studio & Amenities.
We're located at 906 Granite Dr, Pasadena, CA 91101, in the South Lake neighborhood near the South Lake Avenue Business District. The studio is easily accessible from the 210 and 134 freeways, serving members from Pasadena, South Lake, Madison Heights, Bungalow Heaven, Playhouse District, Old Pasadena, San Marino, South Pasadena, and surrounding San Gabriel Valley communities.
Our Pasadena location is a quick drive for members across Pasadena and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley. Members regularly travel to STRIDE Fitness from:
- Pasadena (all neighborhoods)
- South Lake
- Madison Heights
- Bungalow Heaven
- Playhouse District
- Old Pasadena
- San Marino
- South Pasadena
- Garfield Heights
- Hastings Ranch
- East Pasadena
- Altadena (north)
- La Cañada Flintridge (west)
If you're looking for a premium group fitness studio or boutique gym in any of these areas, you're in the right place.
Yes. Free parking is available at the studio with convenient spots near the entrance. Easy access to and from South Lake Avenue, even during peak class times.
STRIDE Fitness Pasadena is open seven days a week with morning and evening windows so you can fit a class in around work:
For exact class times today, scroll up to the live schedule above.
STRIDE Fitness Pasadena uses Woodway 4Front treadmills, the same elite-grade slat-belt treadmills used by professional sports teams, special operations training programs, and Olympic athletes. They run quieter, smoother, and significantly easier on your joints than commercial belt treadmills.
Our strength setup includes:
- Professional-grade dumbbells across the full weight range
- Slam balls for explosive power work
- Resistance bands for activation and accessory training
Every piece of equipment is selected to deliver an elite training experience that supports both performance and longevity.
STRIDE Fitness Pasadena includes:
- Woodway 4Front elite slat-belt treadmills
- Professional-grade dumbbells, slam balls, and resistance bands
- FloWater premium hydration stations (7-stage purification, alkaline, electrolytes)
- Complimentary workout towels and chilled eucalyptus cool-down towels
- Free parking
- MyZone heart rate monitor loaners
- Member retail boutique (apparel, gear, accessories)
STRIDE Fitness Pasadena does not currently offer onsite childcare. Classes are designed for adult training environments. We recommend coordinating childcare for your class times.
Yes. The studio is wheelchair accessible with ground-level entry and accessible restrooms. Reach out to the studio directly if you have specific accessibility questions or accommodations we can support.
Get started at STRIDE Fitness Pasadena.
Pick the membership that fits how you train, or browse the schedule and book your free first class at our Pasadena studio in the South Lake neighborhood. No commitment. No catch. Just show up to STRIDE Fitness Pasadena and get after it.