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Challenge

September 21 – October 30
Lose 1–2 Clothing Sizes in 6 Weeks!
Six weeks of training, personalized nutrition, coaching, and accountability designed to help you look better, feel stronger, and build healthier habits.

Included:

💪Unlimited Group Personal Training
🥗 Personalized Whole-Food Nutrition Plan
🍽️ Fuel • Train • Recover™ Nutrition Coaching
🥦 Elimination Diet Reset
📘 Recipe, Breakfast & Snack Guides
🎯 Nutrition Seminars
📊 Weekly Coaching & Accountability
💃 LBD Celebration

Pricing:

$50 Registration Fee
💪 Group Training — $39/week
🔥 Semi-Private Training — $59/week
Registration closes September 18.

Lead the Way Fitness is Located in Monrovia, California

Build strength, lose fat, move pain-free, and feel your best with expert coaching and functional strength training designed for real life.
Helping adults 40+ get stronger, healthier, and more confident through functional strength training and personalized coaching.
Functional strength training is a type of exercise that focuses on improving your ability to perform everyday activities with ease and efficiency. Imagine being able to lift a heavy grocery bag, climb stairs, or play with your kids without feeling tired or strained. That’s what functional strength training aims to help you achieve!

This type of training involves exercises that mimic real-life movements, using multiple muscle groups at once. For example, instead of just doing a bicep curl, you might do a squat with a shoulder press, which engages your legs, core, and arms all at the same time. This approach helps improve your balance, coordination, and flexibility, making daily tasks easier and reducing the risk of injury.

Lead The Way Fitness offers Veteran and First Responder discounts to all services. Proof of service is required.

Meet Sal Chavez, the new owner of Lead the Way Fitness.

Mission Statement

To empower individuals to take control of their health through functional strength training, a resilient mindset, and unwavering accountability.

Why Lead the Way Fitness?

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Martha Allison
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I’ve been a member of lead the way for a while now. I have taken the large group and small group classes. I have also attended their yoga classes. I love it here. I like the positivity and the energy. I feel so much stronger and physically capable and I credit the awesome coaching staff for their subtle encouragement.
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Joshua Smith
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Lead the Way is a gym, a welcoming community, and has knowledgeable and encouraging coaches that teach, challenge, and support. I can’t recommend this place any higher.
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Jennifer Harris
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Best gym with the best coaches and members. Not only do I get a great workout every day, but I get to see my friends who have become my family. I've lost over 30 pounds and had fun doing it at Lead The Way!!!
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Ari Smith
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Highly recommend Lead the Way in Monrovia! This is an amazing community where the coaches are actively involved in us meeting our health and fitness goals. There are a variety of options everyday to come in and do a 30-minute workout which fits into my busy schedule. With intentional workouts targeting both cardio and strength, this gym provides me with a well-rounded fitness routine. As a healthcare professional, it is essential that we focus on strength as we age; Lead the Way provides a great way for people to improve their health and decrease risks for a variety of chronic health conditions. Check out this gym and improve your overall health!
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Love the music, love the workouts, love the vibe! The energy is fun and the coaches are awesome.
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I’ve been a member of Lead the Way Fitness for the past 2 years. When my journey began I attending a combo of large and small group. I eventually switched over to small group only. I enjoy the semi-private atmosphere that small group offers. All of the coaches have been incredibly supportive and helpful giving modifications as needed and the extra push when you’re ready to move up in weight or difficulty. The forty five minute format for small group and thirty minute for large are perfect and always happen on time and with no fuss. I highly recommend this gym to kick start your fitness journey.
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I love this gym! The facilities are top-notch, always clean, and well-maintained. The staff is amiable, knowledgeable, and always willing to help, whether it's offering advice on exercises or just cheering you on. I highly recommend this gym to anyone looking to improve their fitness journey!"
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I’m not one to post reviews but for this gym, I’m making an exception. I’ve been a member of Lead the Way Monrovia for 5 years. I really appreciate the support, attention, and expertise of the coaches here. I finally feel that I have a handle on my nutrition and strength training thanks to the constant encouragement and education from the coaches. The positivity and enthusiasm from all the coaches, especially Coach Sal, and the sense of community is what keeps me coming back!
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This place feels like home. All coaches are super friendly and very knowledgeable. They have helped me become stronger and healthier.
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THREE WAYS TO GET STARTED

Group Training

Lead the Way Fitness - Group Training

$499

12 weeks

3+ workouts/week

Groups of up to 30+ people working in a high-intensity circuit designed by our staff. Morning and evening sessions available.

Semi-Private

Lead the Way Fitness - Semi-Private

$699

12 weeks

Semi-Private

3 Sessions/week

Small groups of up to 6 people working a strength training program accompanied with a nutrition package to promote positive results. Morning and evening sessions available.
Wellhub
Lead The Way Fitness is an official Wellhub (formerly Gympass) partner, allowing eligible employees to use their Wellhub benefit at our facility. Wellhub provides employees with a base subscription membership that helps cover access to Lead The Way Fitness, reducing or eliminating out-of-pocket gym costs.

Conditioning and nutrition guidance are also offered depending on the program and package you choose.

Group Training & Yoga Session Schedule

Group Training
30 Minute Sessions
Group Training: Unleashed
40 Minute Sessions
Yoga
45 Minute Sessions

Monday

5:30 AM
Group Training: Unleashed
6:15 AM
Group Training
7:00 AM
Yoga
8:00 AM
Group Training: Unleashed
9:00 AM
Group Training
4:00 PM
Group Training: Unleashed
5:00 PM
Group Training
6:00 PM
Group Training: Unleashed
7:00 PM
Group Training

Tuesday

5:30 AM
Group Training
6:15 AM
Group Training: Unleashed
7:00 AM
Yoga
8:00 AM
Group Training
9:00 AM
Group Training: Unleashed
4:00 PM
Yoga
5:00 PM
Group Training: Unleashed
6:00 PM
Group Training
7:00 PM
Yoga

Wednesday

5:30 AM
Group Training: Unleashed
6:15 AM
Group Training
7:00 AM
Yoga
8:00 AM
Group Training: Unleashed
9:00 AM
Group Training
4:00 PM
Group Training: Unleashed
5:00 PM
Group Training
6:00 PM
Group Training: Unleashed
7:00 PM
Group Training

Thursday

5:30 AM
Group Training
6:15 AM
Group Training: Unleashed
7:00 AM
Yoga
8:00 AM
Group Training
9:00 AM
Group Training: Unleashed
4:00 PM
Yoga
5:00 PM
Group Training: Unleashed
6:00 PM
Group Training
7:00 PM
Group Training: Unleashed

Friday

5:30 AM
Group Training: Unleashed
6:15 AM
Group Training
7:00 AM
Yoga
8:00 AM
Group Training: Unleashed
9:00 AM
Group Training
4:00 PM
Group Training: Unleashed
5:00 PM
Group Training

Saturday

7:00 AM
Yoga
8:00 AM
Group Training
9:00 AM
Group Training: Unleashed

Semi Private Training Session Schedule

All Sessions are 45 Minutes
No Sessions on Saturday or Sunday

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

5:30 AM
6:15 AM
7:05 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM

Friday

5:30 AM
6:15 AM
7:05 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM

Benefits of functional strength training

Improved Muscle Strength and Endurance

By working on multiple muscles at once, you build overall strength and stamina faster.

Better Balance and Coordination

Functional exercises often require you to stabilize your body, which enhances your balance and coordination.

Injury Prevention

Strengthening the muscles you use in daily activities can help prevent injuries, especially as you age.

Enhanced Mobility and Flexibility

These exercises often involve a full range of motion, which can improve your flexibility and joint health.

Increased Calorie Burn

Because you’re engaging more muscles, you tend to burn more calories compared to isolated exercises.

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