I was 68, overweight and very out of shape and starting to feel like an old lady. I was so delighted to find Fit Monkeys! As soon as I saw on their web site that they are certified in providing training for senior citizens I signed up! In just a short time I began to feel better, have more energy, flexibility, balance AND the pounds started to melt away. Denise is so perfect for me. Her knowledge of physiology and how all your muscles work is astounding! Ive learned so much from her. I go 3 times a week and look forward to every session! Highly recommend Fit Monkeys!!

Kelly, at Fit Monkey, is the absolute best! Every time I visit Carlsbad I must have some private sessions with Kelly and hopefully get a yoga class in! I feel renewed and inspired to get back into my work out routine when I get back my regular life in Phoenix. I would love to workout at Fit Monkey 3 or 4 times a week, every week! With Kellys personal assistance and friendly encouragement I get so much more out of my workout than any other program I have done. Thank you Kelly for helping me to be a Fit Monkey🐵

Thank you Fit Monkeys for making me feel great again. I have been working with Both Kelly and Denise for about 2 years now and I have seen a huge improvement in my energy levels, strength and flexibility. They have helped my posture tremendously, I suffered from a lot of pain before I started my personal training with them and they have helped with eliminating my neck and lower back pain. It’s really been a great transformation for me to feel comfortable and pain free in my daily activities.

Fit Monkeys is true personal training. It is one on one so you get all of the attention. This is so beneficial because you give and receive immediate feedback on the exercise you are doing. Ive been training with Denise for about nine months. She has an amazing knowledge of the body and how it works. Love, Love, Love Fit Monkey!

When my Mom started with Kelly she was 77 years old. 77! She was depressed from the loss of my father and was at the point where she was unable to get around without a walker. Her back was curved from osteoporosis and lack of muscles. She was in a lot of pain. She was unable to go grocery shopping for herself and housekeeping was difficult. Her primary doctor recommended back surgery. The back surgeon said no, the bones were to weak. She was in a pickle. She didnt like where her life was, and there was not a medical solution. I suggested she try Kelly. Kelly had done great things for me several years prior. My mom had never exercised before. She started seeing Kelly twice a week. They started off slowly. My Mom is now 80. She lives her sessions with Kelly, and how much stronger and able bodied she is!! She no longer needs a walker, can get out of the car without assistance, and can stand up much straighter. But most importantly to her, she can go grocery shopping once again. She is now happily able to continue living in her house without assistance! Kelly is a miracle worker! She gave me back my Mom. She not only helped her regrain her strength, but lifted the depression, as well. I have now returned to training with Kelly ... working through recovery from breast cancer, but thats for another post! I highly recommend Fit Monkeys!!! Kelly is an awesome trainer!!

Kelly truly shines as a Yoga and Pilates instructor and trainer. Her positive demeanor and depth of knowledge makes training with her a pleasure. Kelly is a caring listener who works with her clients to create a training program designed to achieve ones physical goals. Her knowledge affords her the ability to modify training sessions as necessary to accommodate injuries or increase the intensity of any workout session. Ive found Kelly to be supportive and encouraging in my time working with her. Her routines are creative and I always look forward to our time together. It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Kelly as a personal trainer. She is simply amazing!

8 reviews5.0 star rating3/22/2016I have been working with Kelly now for a few months and feel amazing! Before now I was always pulling out my back and having other pain related issues. Kelly evaluated my alignment was able to target my weak muscles and designed workouts specifically to my needs. She is awesome and the top of her trade. She is very observant and knowledgeable giving her an advantage in this line of work.

I do private lessons at Fit Monkeys, and I am very happy with their services. They are always conscious of my body alignment, and tailor any workout around past injuries I have had. They are always punctual and polite and really have allowed me to maintain a healthy physical body. I would highly recommend anyone in the Carlsbad area to come to this studio.

Kelly is an awesome trainer. I have been going for a few months now. She has introduced me to my body. She challenges me each session & I love it.I am very happy to have found Fit Monkeys.Judy W.

Fit Monkeys is an awesome studio duo with Kelly and Denise! They are extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and understand the fundamentals and how to work with each individual and their needs. Im so glad I found them! My core and posture have greatly improved since I started training with them.

I love Kelly and Denises training style. The unique combination of pilates, personal training, and yoga in a professional clean space in downtown Carlsbad is a package that cant be beat. They specifically helped me a lot with my posture and alignment, but I never felt overwhelmed or discouraged. I would highly recommend them to anyone whos looking for a more intimate training experience.

I had an excellent experience with Kelly creating a great program to help with strengthening my core and more. Thanks Fit Monkeys.

Great place, verry nice instructors. I was on vacation in Southern California and came to Fit Monkeys. I took a private lesson and had personal training. It helped my lower back issues. The place is immaculate and the equipment is very clean - all very comfortable. Recommended!

Thank you Fit Monkeys for guiding me, and helping me to succeed through a very challenging year. I am a 53 year old Carlsbad residence and business owner. I was motivated to hire a personal trainer because I felt weak, slow, tired, and didnt know how to get fit. After a month of working out with Denise twice a week, I felt stronger and experienced a surge of energy. I increased my work out to 3 times a week. After a few months, I noticed that I was mentally sharper and was able to focus like I did 10 years ago! I felt as if I had discovered something amazing! I added Pilates and Yoga with Kelly to my routine, and for the first time in my life, I understood the meaning of the connection between the body and the mind. It is an incredible experience! I feel I can take on anything! This past year, in addition to working 12 hours a day, 6 days a week, I had to care for some family members who were very ill. There was no way that I could have had the physical, mental, and emotional strength to deal with all that was on my plate. Denise and Kelly are experts at their profession. I love going there to be told what to do that is good for me by the people that I trust for an entire hour! Their studio is perfect for me because it is private, super clean, and quiet. This was one of the best investment I have made, and one of the best gift I have given to myself. I I recommend them as the #1 choice because they are the best at what they do! Thank you Denise and Kelly, Lien Tram :)

I have been training with Denise for almost 2 years now following a procedure for back pain. She has always been very attentive to my goals as far as strengthening my core and maintaining good overall health and is always very encouraging. I feel like I have had great success training with her and have learned a lot about fitness as well. She also convinced me to start up the yoga class and I am now a regular. Felt a little odd at first but Kelly has always been very mindful of her students abilities and keeps the classes fun, challenging, and relaxing as well. If youre looking to establish/maintain good personal fitness, I would highly recommend Fit Monkeys.

Denise is an excellent personal trainer. I have worked with her for five years. She combines cardio, Pilates, weights and some yoga and in a new way each session. As an older athlete, I appreciate her knowledge and experience to focus on my specific issues and improve them. For example, for years I used an ankle band, but now I dont need it! I really also enjoy Kelleys gentle restorative yoga class on Saturday mornings. I call it pillow yoga!

Kelly is an excellent Pilates instructor. I appreciate her preparation prior to each session and how she changes the routine every time. She consistently challenges me and I love the results!

I have been training with Denise at Fit Monkey for about 6 months and notice an incredible change in muscle tone and overall strength. Denise incorporates Pilates, Yoga, Cardio and Resistance Training into my one-on-one sessions. I highly recommend Fit Monkey to anyone who is looking to take their training to the next level.

I Love to workout with Kelly at Fit Monkeys in Carlsbad! Every Pilates and Yoga session is different, so an hour flies by. Kelly listens to what Im feeling in my body and she makes adjustments as needed, so I never feel like Im going to get hurt working out with her. Amazing full body results, and I could not be happier.

Denise and Kelly are excellent trainers. I have been training with them for 5 years now doing Pilates, Yoga, and personal training with Weights and Cardio. I am so happy that they have their new training studio in Carlsbad. When I first started training with them I had posture problems and they recommended a combination of mat work and weight training to correct my posture imbalances. I feel better and I have more energy than ever.

This mom and daughter run studio couldnt be more ideal for me. They make you feel right at home, from the relaxing setting and decor to the personal set up of your yoga mat and blocks customized to your bodies needs. I am super excited to have a new yoga studio close to home in Carlsbad as well as a studio we love the yoga teachers style and how much she helps you perfect your poses. I also started Pilates lessons 1 day a week (for the first time), I have had an amazing experience with this personal training one on one atmosphere learning about my body and how to strengthen to my needs. They do such a fantastic job in personalizing every Pilates session! I definitely recommend this place!!!

So enjoyed my yoga and Pilates experience at Fit Monkeys and the kind attention I was given as a beginner. The studio is bright and charming. As well as Denise and Kelly the instructors.

Kelly is such a well trained yoga and Pilates teacher, and she is extremely creative in all of her classes. She gives an excellent workout and you will love working out with Kelly!

This private gym downtown Carlsbad is something special! You get personal training with one of the owners....which means they are committed to your success. My trainer has expertise and passion for exercise and wellness; she loves what she does! It truly shows and I feel it. Denise tailors and personalizes my work outs with many different exercise disciplines such as pilates, weight training, yoga, cardio and more. My sessions always feel fresh and never dull. Im not dreading exercise anymore, in fact I look forward to every session. Fit Monkeys offers an experience in personal training like no other.

If you want an amazing workout with incredible results, then go see Kelly at Fit Monkeys. She is my star trainer, and fully responsible for my addiction to Pilates! Fit Monkeys combines yoga with Pilates to give you a complete workout in a zen-like environment.THE BEST IN NORTH COUNTY!! :)

Fit Monkeys was the perfect answer to my extensive search for a skilled Personal Trainer. I was seeking someone who was around my age and had a good understanding of my issues e.g. back and knees.Fit Monkeys is a wonderful studio that’s locally owned and run by mother and daughter team, Denise and Kelly. They are both highly skilled personal trainers and have a diverse skill set and a solid background in the health and fitness world. Workouts are private to semi-private and are designed specifically to fit the needs of their clients, this might include a combination of Pilates, weightlifting, cardio, mat work, dance to yoga and much more.Today, as a result of working with Denise, I rarely have any back and knee pain and I’m in much better shape. I feel healthier and stronger than I have felt in years. During a session, Denise provides clear detailed instruction and is constantly checking in with me watching and modifying my session to address any challenges and opportunities ensuring I get the most out of my workouts. Denise is an extremely skilled personal trainer and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to make a changes or to improve on where you are today.I’ve also been taking Kelly’s restorative yoga classes which are overall delicious (relaxing and challenging)! I’ve taught and have taken yoga for many years and Kelly’s classes are a wonderful treat!What Denise and Kelly bring to my practice is focused strength building, toning and relaxation that makes a huge difference in my overall health.

Ok, I have lost weight and gained it back over the years. When I lost the weight I was still unhappy with my body because I hadnt yet learned the importance of strengthening the muscles so even though I may have been a size 6 I was still high in body fat. I have decided that this time I would take the right approach hiring a trainer and focus on proper diet.I have been with fit monkeys for 2 months starting my third today. What I have noticed in the last 2 months is that my body has the potential to be sculpted!!!!!! No more flat butt, I am sculpting my body including my bum and for the first time ever I am excited and motivated because I am seeing the results in my body and not just on the scale. I am also extremely pleased because my trainer has identified imbalances in muscles that were effecting my balance, gate and movement, those imbalances are naturally correcting because I am strengthening the week muscles. The decision to get my personal trainer has been the smartest move I could have made. I love going to the palates class because I know that I am healthier every time.

At Fit Monkeys Pilates and Personal training in Carlsbad you get a little bit of everything, depending on what you need. Kelly teaches pilates in a way that I have never experienced before. It is challenging and yet fun. I didnt get results with past Pilates instructors and stopped going.Other times she incorporates Yoga and Weights, sometimes together, and sometimes separately. Every workout is different from the last, keeping you challenged mentally and physically, the best of all worlds.Kelly pushes me to my limits, but never beyond. She understands the fine line between those two things and as a result I am able to achieve optimal results in a short time. She is well schooled in anatomy and body dynamics and has experience working in physical therapy, an advantage when working with people with physical limitations.I always look forward to my workouts, even after 2 years of working out with this mother/daughter team. I highly recommend Fit Monkeys for your complete fitness program.

This past fall I began an internship here at FIT Monkeys in Carlsbad, I have been able to see Kelly and Denise work with many clients ranging in all ages. All the clients have achieved their desired goals through personal training, pilates, and yoga. Through my internship I have not only learned so much about pilates and personal training but I have decided to peruse the similar field in the future. Kelly and Denise are very dedicated to their clients and create personalized workouts that challenge and fun!!

I have been training with Denise for years now and could never look back! We do a combination of Pilates, Yoga, and Personal Training. We also throw in some cardio here and there. I am hunched over all day at work and working out with Denise has helped any back problems I may seem to have had. I also sprained my ankle about 6 months ago and strengthening my ankle with Pilates has helped wonders! Fit Monkeys studio is clean, comfortable and a great location with plenty of parking. I highly recommend working out with Denise and Kelly, you wont be disappointed!

I have been training with Denise for 11 years now. She is wonderful! She uses a combination of Pilates, personal training,yoga,mat, cardio work you name it I do it! Denise is highly trained and absolutely the best Pilates instructor personal trainer you can get in Carlsbad. Her new studio is beautiful, clean (extremely clean Denise and her daughter keep it clean like their own home)and intimate very well decorated. Fit Monkeys in Carlsbad has everything you need to stay fit and healthy and because of their training safe from injury. Their education, career background, and certifications really distinguish them from other studios. I highly recommend Fit Monkeys if you are looking for a great Pilates or personal trainer studio in Carlsbad. At Fit Monkeys Im treated like family I love it their😁