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April 2023 by Keith Galloway
Variant offers custom training programs tailored to help you meet your goals. They use state of the art technology and equipment matched with industry experts to be able to deliver a high touch, high quality product for each of their clients.
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April 2021 by Zac Bridger
Too much money for not enough quality. If you are a baseball player there are plenty of other places, even remotely, where you can get more bang for your buck. They also charged me full price when I froze my account, then would not work with me when I told them I still wanted to freeze my account and pretty much took my $399.
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October 2020 by Johnny Frohling
Variant training lab is an extremely helpful place, filled with super nice and understanding people that push you to do your best. The trainers always help you in whatever you ask and everybody seems to always be happy. 10/10!
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March 2020 by Matt Minkus
Joining Variant Training Lab was one of the best decisions I've made. I have been suffering from lower back pain for the past few years and decided to try and improve my mobility. Through the guidance and support of the extremely knowledgable trainers, I've made huge improvements is my health and well-being. My lower back pain has been greatly diminished, my performance strength has improved and my self-confidence and motivation is at an all-time high.
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March 2020 by Matt M.
Joining Variant Training Lab was one of the best decisions I've made. I have been suffering from lower back pain for the past few years and decided to try and improve my mobility. Through the guidance and support of the extremely knowledgable trainers, I've made huge improvements is my health and well-being. My lower back pain has been greatly diminished, my performance strength has improved and my self-confidence and motivation is at an all-time high. I always look forward to getting to the gym. It's a positive environment with very personable staff, accompanied by an extremely clean and professionally equipped facility. I especially enjoy the Core 4 classes that are designed to fit all skill and age groups. I've made friends with other members and we're able to push each other during the workout. I would recommend this gym to everyone: professional athletes, average joes, youth, or anyone like me, a semi-pro city league volleyball player.
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January 2020 by Kirsten Baillie
I’ve been working with an amazing trainer named Ashley. She not only cares about your well being, but will push you to your limits, in a good way. The gym is well kept, efficient, and beautifully designed. All the staff are friendly, helpful, and extremely educated. I highly recommend this gym and Specifically the MomStrong program. It’s such a good core workout.
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January 2020 by Matt Coordes
These guys are among the best of the best. The gym is extremely well equipped. If you are looking for a place to mindlessly hammer away at an elliptical machine, move along, this isn't your place. If you want elite level program guidance and equipment this is for you. I've had way more injuries than I'd like to admit which created a complicated situation for a trainer to figure out what will help and not hinder. These guys helped me assess complicated asymmetries and work toward balance, new-found strength and wellbeing. If they can help me, chances are they can help you. Highly recommended. Oh, and everyone is just super cool and friendly.
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December 2019 by Mike Tarpey
Variant offers one of the most diverse group fitness classes offerings in town, HIT, cardio, strength, mobility... its all there. But what really defines Variant for me is the TEAM. They know ME, my goals, weakness. From training to PT all wrapped up in a killer facility this is the place.
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October 2019 by Hannah Ball
When I began working out at Variant as part of the Olympic Development Rugby team I was just returning from knee surgery and I can confidently say that I have never felt stronger than I do now. After seeing the physical therapist and getting stats on how my body functions I have been able to achieve full recovery. I now attend Variant to work towards my goal of preparing me for a career as a firefighter. Variant and it’s trainers have provided me with programming specific to these goals. Everything is personalized and the trainers are great. You can tell they truly want to help you accomplish your goals. Shout out to Mike who has been working with me since I came in with the rugby team. He is an amazing trainer along with the rest of the staff at Variant.
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October 2019 by Kevin Battle
Our Olympic Development Academy athletes have been training at Variant for the past 13 months. First class facilities with first class staff. Coach Mike and Coach Jason are in a class of their own. Great energy with a real positive environment. Love this place!
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October 2019 by Kassidy Wolfe
Rude. Better then thou attitude
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September 2019 by Shane Dixon
Variant isn't just a great gym but an incredible experience. When I first started, I was given an evaluation that created a shocking amount of data about my body and how I individually work. The next time I came in, a workout designed especially for me and tailored to my needs was available.
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August 2019 by Adriana Magno
(Translated by Google) Good therapists, excellent service.
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April 2019 by S W
I train here as a part of my plan with the Santa Barbara Rugby Academy. I love the facility. Everything is extremely clean and well organized. Mike is very thorough in creating our training plans, and is a stickler for form, which I truly appreciate. A huge plus, the locker room and rest room area is AMAZING. The restrooms in the locker area are all ADA compliant, and each have a shower with amazing water pressure and hot water!
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April 2019 by Kenna R.
This is the best gym in the Santa Barbara area. I have looked far and wide for a good gym in sb and over years of training my time at variant was the most productive. The staff and fellow clientele are super motivating, specifically John Kangas. He can really help you build healthy, overall fitness. I'd especially recommend this gym for women looking for a quiet place to workout or a place to learn how to take care of their body. It's so easy for gyms to be intimidating when they are packed with men lifting. While variant has everything you need for a high quality workout, it isn't intimidating at all. Variant is full of hardworking people and it's really easy to get motivated for your daily workouts when you're training there. I'm already looking forward to working out here again.
