Jungle Fitness

I just finished my first month at Jungle Fitness and I now feel like a good amount of time has passed to write this review. Although, to be honest, I was ready to write this review after Day One.
In a word, Jungle Fitness is amazing.
In several words, I think this has been the best gym/​training experience I’ve ever had. I’ve had personal training before. I’ve done boot camps. I’ve done classes. And everything always fell short of my expectations, even one-​on-​one training. I always felt like I was getting something that was «less than.» But after awhile, I just figured my expectations must be unreasonable. After all, how can ALL of these various classes or trainers be less than?
Turns out, that’s exactly what they can be. Because Jungle Fitness has shown me what «more than» looks like.
Jon, the owner of Jungle Fitness, is personable and incredibly keen when it comes to pairing clients with trainers. He called himself a matchmaker of sorts and I now 100% believe that is his greatest strength. Having the right trainer for you makes all of the difference.
He paired me with Rebecca. I had always been interested in working with a female trainer but had never gotten the opportunity to. Now I think maybe it was because the universe was waiting to pair me up with Rebecca. From the minute I met her, I knew I was in good hands. Extremely knowledgable, fun, encouraging, and energetic, she will keep you moving from the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out. She educates you on what muscles you should be feeling and exactly how the exercises will help you feel them. One of the biggest reasons why I always felt like other training experiences had fallen short was because I felt like I was doing a cookie cutter program that the trainer basically used on everyone, regardless of individual goals or numbers. But with Rebecca, I always feel like she is very much involved in my body’s progress and chooses exercises that will specifically help target the areas I want to change. I never once felt like I was being run through a drill that she was just rattling off. She made constant tweaks and corrections based on my body and where I was that day in strength and energy.
She also is very precise on the most important part of the whole losing weight process – DIET. She will offer her time to make sure you understand exactly what you are putting into your body. She’ll go over your caloric intake, offer you suggestions, and keep you accountable. Diet is 70% of the battle and having someone to help you and encourage you like that makes a HUGE difference. And on top of all that, she has the most fun and motivating attitude I’ve ever seen in a trainer. You will get all of your daily positive affirmations in the hour you spend with her! I honestly didn’t want to share Rebecca’s name since she’s my special secret but there is no way I cannot rave about how amazing she is. For me, she has set the gold standard for trainers – not just female trainers, ALL trainers.
To top it all off, everyone at Jungle Fitness is incredibly fun and personable. I got to know the other trainers during my session. They were always joking around and up for a laugh. You honestly can’t come here without meeting everyone. And every time I saw Jon, he was always there with a smile and a friendly welcome. I’m kicking myself for not signing up sooner but then again, I’m also glad I signed up when I did because it paired me up with an awesome trainer, leading me to an awesome training experience.
After my first month, I’ve lost 5 pounds and 3 inches off my waist and on track for my goal weight!
I still have two and a half more months at Jungle Fitness and I’m so excited to keep going. Of course I care about my results and seeing my body change but honestly, I was so happy with my experience at Jungle Fitness and with Rebecca, I was ready to write a five star review in my first week, regardless of the numbers. THAT’S how much I enjoyed it.
This is an above par gym that I can sincerely say was one of the best investments I made for my body!

My goals was to find a solid program that would help me build lean muscle mass, and conditioning due to my limiting belief of being a skinny Asian I searched high and low for a gym that I felt I could connect with with no avail. After months of searching, one of my close friends recommended me to a certain gym by the name of Jungle Fitness. I was a bit nervous about going in because I never really used a personal trainer before but after just finishing a Jungle Fitness program with Sam Moore I can tell you that if you want results from personal training gym, look no further! The owner Jon Jung and his team are the best personal trainers in Irvine, no scratch that ORANGE COUNTY, who go above and beyond their duties to make sure that every client is working hard towards their goals.
When you enter the gym, you will notice that there are folks from all walks of life. The diversity in his facility made it really welcoming for beginners such as myself, and I found myself continually coming back to the gym out of sheer habit. My trainer Sam did an amazing job helping me push past the normal amount of sets I thought I could do, and after a few months I was even shocked to see how much progress I had made. Fair warning though, this gym is only for people that are SERIOUS about their fitness goals. Jon and his team take their jobs seriously, which means they will PUSH you to be better. Other gyms like LA Fitness, or 24 only coach you until your time is up, but Jon and his team will make sure you are on top of your workout even if that means putting in a little more extra work. I’m sad that I have to leave because I’m moving back to Los Angeles but if they opened up a branch in Los Angeles I would join in a heartbeat!

Zurie Harrris is the best trainer and an incredible value. He’s the one you’re looking for.

I found Jungle Fitness while searching for a local personal training experience that would push me past the fitness progress I’d been able to attain on my own. I knew the basics but I wanted more, and Jon brings that to the table and so much more! From the moment we met, his warm, energetic personality and passion for fitness and bodybuilding told me all I needed to know. I was making gains in just the first month and I never looked back.
I didn’t know going in that I’d be agreeing to compete in physique competitions under his guidance, but I found out quickly it was exactly what I needed to push myself to the next level. I just competed in my first physique show at age 36 and look better than ever! I couldn’t be happier with the experience, knowledge and progress Jon has shared with me in the past year.
Not quite your speed? That’s ok! He has an entire team of trainers that will work with you (one on one and in group settings) to meet your own goals at any age or level of fitness.

An absolutely great experience. Great trainers, great knowledge, and great motivation. Prior to training at Jungle Fitness, I have always struggled with gaining weight to bulk. I tried everything; harder workouts, eating fattier foods, and spending ridiculous amounts of time in the gym. All with no results.
I decided to give Jungle Fitness a try, and within a week of training with Coach Jon Jung, I went from 140lbs to 149lbs. I’ve never been able to gain weight that fast in one week. I realized to myself that I have been training all wrong.
From my very first workout, I felt a burn as if I have never stepped foot into a gym because it was that difficult. I wanted to give up because it was so hard, but, Coach Jon didn’t let me. He pushed me to my limits and motivated me all the way through. He gave me a diet plan designed to help me put on muscle mass, and sure enough, I gained 9 pounds within a week.
I could not be more thankful for all of the mental and physical motivation that these trainers provide at Jungle Fitness. I can’t wait to progress with the help of all the coaches here at Jungle Fitness!

With one week left until my first competition and needing help with my posing i contacted Jungle because of the great Unilocal reviews! I was not disappointed! Jon had me in the next night and we were there until 10pm. He totally changed the way my posing looked in 2 hours! So thankful!

I’ve only been working out here for 2 weeks but I felt like putting my 2 cents early on so i don’t forget details. I signed up just for one month, cause I can financially and time wise, dedicate a month of my summer to personal training.
I go three times a week and have sessions with my trainer Sam. Sam kicks my ass all the time, even though I always look grumpy lol it’s the morning, but I swear I’m glad that he kicks my butt, 1) my money’s worth 2) we’re getting things accomplished.
There’s one thing I despise the most though, running laps with the heavy medicine balls/​bag!!! I honestly pray before every session he doesn’t make me run laps in general I am just beyond dead when I have to do them, but that’s just me whining I guess lol
To all my Unilocal Elites and to my readers who are considering this gym, I say, invest in yourself and your health here! The trainers, especially Sam are fantastic and keeps the workout versatile. You truly get one on one attention, plus the trainers here all have very fit bodies. Not like those trainers at regular gyms who are trainers just because they competed once or something like that — so these trainers are quite credible.
Also, Jon the owner, is literally the most mega upbeat, happy go-​lucky person you’d ever meet in your life!

Jungle fitness has been a life changing experience for me. The day I walked in and met Jon he was very helpful in setting me up with the right Trainer for me and he was very welcoming. I have been training with zurie since February now and I have noticed many changes included weight loss, inches loss, and even gaining more energy in my daily routine from training. Zurie has been the nicest, most motivational, and best mentor I have ever gotten the opportunity train with. I would not train with anyone else after having the opportunity to have him as my trainer. The environment at jungle fitness is fun and friendly while getting in your awesome work out. Although I train with Zurie, every other trainer in there is just as nice and welcoming. I would highly recommend this gym!
Kelly Adams

This month will be my tenth month training with Jon and jungle fitness and I can honestly say he has taken my body to the next level.
I originally came to him trying to put on some size. I’m naturally pretty small/​skinny and was trying forever to put some size on. I was eating everything I could and working out 5−6x per week but couldn’t gain more than 5 lbs. then I met Jon…
He was super personable and friendly the first time I met him. I told him my goals and he explained to me that he is a men’s physique contest prep coach and that he could put me on a diet/​workout plan that would get me a «competition» body. I signed up and over the next 4.5 months went from about 148 lbs all the way up to 181 lbs! All the while my body fat only went up 3% and I gained almost 20 lbs of lean body mass. Now I’ve been cutting back down and am the leanest and strongest I’ve ever been.
Jon takes my measurements every other week, assesses me and changes my diet and workout accordingly. If you’re willing to put in the work, Jon will get you the results you want

What an amazing six months! I came in wanting to get fit and toned for my wedding coming up in July, and my trainer kicked my BUTT every time! I definitely got what I asked for and then some. Jon, the owner, meets with you initially for a consultation and then assigns you a trainer that will best suit your needs. Jon is AWESOME. He will certainly shock you in your first meeting because of the high energy he has. After setting things up with him, you will leave there more pumped and stoked about your goals, feeling more confident than ever! This carries on over to the trainer you have throughout the duration of your contract. The trainers are super pleasant and fun to be around, especially my trainer, ZURIE (wink). ZURIE is truly AMAZING at what he does and can transform anyone into a lean muscle machine. He makes working out enjoyable by his jokes, conversations about life and his constant laughter. I mean CONSTANT. Every time he laughs it puts a smile on my face and you will know exactly what I’m talking about if and when you meet him. If you’re serious about changing your lifestyle and getting fit and wanting a change, this is the place for you.
All in all, I highly recommend this place and plan on coming back in the future. Thank, JF!!!

I signed up with Jungle Fitness to get in shape for my wedding. Ladies, if you’re looking for a serious gym to get you some serious results, I recommend this place 100%!
Three months in to my six-​month program, I look and feel completely different. I could not be more thrilled with the changes in my body so far. When I started here, my resting heart rate was 110. It’s 74 now!!! I’ve had to get my wedding dress taken in twice now, and still have months to go. I’ve trained with Bryan, Sam and once with Zurie. All of them are AMAZING trainers who are at the absolute top of their game. No workout has ever been even remotely the same — they’re constantly changing things up. This is no 5lb pink dumbbell gym– you will really work hard and you’ll see amazing results because of it.
The other people who work out here are great too– the environment is friendly and encouraging– this was important to me because I’ve never really worked out before. The owner, Jon, always responds to texts and emails and is one of the most upbeat people I’ve ever met.

Exactly 5 months ago, couple days after new year’s, I said to myself, I’m tired of walking around being heavier than I should. I decided it’s time to change myself, change my life for the better. I joined Jungle Fitness OC with a help from Jon, and met Dale, an amazing coach who has guided throughout the process and helped me achieve my fitness goals. Big thanks to my coach, Dale Laudencia, for motivating and inspiring me through my transformation, couldn’t have done without you.

I’ll be the first to admit, I was a little skeptical about Jungle Fitness the first time I went in. I was just beginning to try to get back into shape and I wasn’t sure if I was ready to commit. Compared to your standard gym fees, the price seemed high at first but once you start, you really do realize the cost is worth it for the attention you receive from the team. The first time I went in, Jon was super friendly and accommodating and he gave me a tour of the place and broke down the prices for me.
A year later, I went back and officially signed up after I felt that I was ‘ready’ for personal training. Jon set me up with Zurie WHO I LOVE. Zurie is one the sweetest, patient, funniest trainers ever and he will not only make your day and inspire you to push yourself but he will also make you look and feel amazing as well. There were days when I would not want to go to the gym and workout, and Zurie’s infectious attitude would make me so happy and the hour would just fly by (unless he really feels like kicking your ass then you’re just exhausted).
I trained with Zurie for 6 months and lost weight and an awesome amount of body fat percentage. He’s so accommodating of your schedule (I had to cancel many times because of work and move my schedule around) and he really does make sure you have proper form and you’re working out your hardest.
If you’re like me, I really enjoyed the group setting which is actually a little cheaper than the actual personal one-​on-​one training. You make friends and everyone at the gym is nonjudgmental, friendly, and really helpful. If you do the work and watch your diet, you’ll come out faster, better, stronger in no time.
Upon ending my membership, I texted Jon and emailed him a month before my contract ended letting him know that I’d be unable to continue for a while because I was going to start taking graduate school classes and prepare for my pre-​grad school tests. There were no complications canceling whatsoever which makes this gym even more awesome.
This gym is the real deal and everyone here really cares about your wellness and being. If you’re looking for a personal training facility I’d highly recommend Jungle Fitness. You won’t get anything super fancy here — but it’s well worth it for the price you pay.

I don’t have much time to write reviews but when I do, it’s REALLY REALLY great or REALLY REALLY horrible. No in betweens.
This is week number 7 for my husband and I. This place is amazing. The trainers genuinely care about their trainees and you have ²⁴⁄₇ access if you have any questions about your workout, meal plan or direction you’re going. Whatever fitness goal you have, get ready to be pushed to your limit. Zurie is a great trainer, accessible when I need a question answered. It was hard at first, getting up at the crack of dawn but I asked myself how much do I want this? These trainers see potential that you may not see in yourself. One of the biggest motivations is when you see the progress, I did not think losing 4% body fat in 5 weeks was possible but it happened. Best fitness decision my husband and I have made together :) highly recommended!

April marks my 4^th month at Jungle Fitness & I have to say, I absolutely love it. It’s been nothing but a positive experience.
Unlike the regular gym (24 Hour/​LA Fitness), which can feel a little isolating and cold as no one really interacts with each other, JF is full of supportive friendly individuals, all committed to encouraging each other and betting their own health.
The moment you meet Jon Jung, the owner, you know that he takes an honest and eager interest in your health/​fitness goals & wants to do to all he can to help you achieve them. Jon paired me with Bryan to be my personal trainer in a small group setting.
Bryan is friendly, easy to work with, and encourages you to push yourself while achieving perfect form so as to prevent injury. Every workout is different and incorporates different muscle groups in a variety of techniques. Within a month, Bryan helped me lose 5% body fat. In March I was able to complete a 10k and I know much of my endurance is contributed to my overall strength that was developed during my sessions with Bryan.
The small group setting has been a great supportive experience because we are able to break off into pairs and run circuits or train all together in a sort of bootcamp style. Versus creating a sort of competitive environment, it’s mutually supportive, everyone doing the same thing but going at their own pace. Bryan will always supply modifications depending on your ability or strength.
It’s definitely worth the price. For someone like me that doesn’t have the best discipline when it comes to doing consistent exercise on their own and who likes lots of variation, Jungle Fitness is perfect. I am always stoked for gym days & I always leave JF feeling like I give it my all & then some. The soreness that inevitably comes the day after is a welcome reminder of the serious fitness progress I’m making!

Dishonest practices /​number of guest in small gym above Office of the State Fire Marshall. Music on speakers with discriminatory and profane language.

I’ve been seeing Bryan for about 5 weeks now, and I felt inclined to write a review on my progress thus far!
I was able to lose quite a bit of weight on my own, prior to joining Jungle Fitness… But, eventually, I plateaued with my weight loss, so I began looking for a trainer to help me shed those last few pounds, as well as build some muscle mass. I found Jungle Fitness through Unilocal,and met with Jon for a consultation. Once I was financially ready to commit, I let Jon know, and he matched me up with Bryan, as my trainer.
Bryan has been great! One of the things I love best about his workouts, is that he changes it up, just about every time. He thinks of non-​traditional ways to work muscle groups… In an enjoyable manner! I mean, who doesn’t like slamming a sledge hammer down on a tire?! He gets a little bit of everything into each workout… Cardio, core, weight training, etc… While, every bit of the way, encouraging me and never letting me quit. He’s also been very flexible with scheduling our workouts, which is super helpful.
It’s only been 5 weeks thus far, but I’ve already lost almost 5 pounds (which is actually a lot for someone of my size)!! Of course, a lot of it has to do with eating right, and staying active on your days off… But thanks to Bryan and our workouts, I can feel my energy and stamina levels increasing, I’m getting stronger every day, and just feeling great!
I’ve seen and met a few other trainers at Jungle Fitness… And they all seem super awesome… But I definitely feel like I lucked out with Bryan!

Zurie was my trainer at Jungle fitness for four months. I told him about my desire to lose the weight around my mid-​section after successfully losing close to 50 lbs through diet and exercise. He did his analysis of my physique and determined I had lost too much muscle during my weight loss and recommended that I bulk up and build muscle to accomplish my goal. Following his advice and performing the regimen he set out for me, i was able to gain close to 10 lbs of muscle. Not only do I feel better, but I can see the physical improvements.
Zurie is calm, cool and patient. He motivated me when I thought I couldn’t push further and taught me how to lift weights for mass building and body sculpting. I had a back injury a few years ago and he helped me overcome the mental hurdle of lifting heavy again, as well as, showing me the proper lifting technique so I don’t re-​injure myself.
I grew from my time at Jungle Fitness. I was able to develop a passion for strength training and gain results. I recommend Jungle Fitness in general and Zurie in particular if you are looking to have transformational physical results.

Jungle Fitness– where beasts are made and tamed!
I initially came here to visit Jon Jung to see if his gym would be a good fit for me in helping me further my fitness goals. Right off the bat, I saw Jon and was like «this dude is huge and shredded!» I had been trying to bulk myself for about a good month and was hoping with Jon’s coaching and guidance that I would attain my goals.
Compared to your regular gyms such as 24 hours and LA fitness, prices will seem steep, but honestly I feel like I am under paying Jon. He goes above and beyond what I could have asked from a coach, with unlimited access via phone/​txt, keeping me updated and accountable with my diet in a non-​demeaning way. He keeps me motivated when I am feeling discourage and pushes my limits during workouts. Literally PR’s every workout.
Jon gave me a short run down on how his gym worked (diet plans, work out regiment and prices) and then recommended me to compete in NPC competitions. He explained to me that I had a lot of potential with my current fitness level; all i needed was a little more size. Long story short, I made the commitment, a current member of his competition team and have 4 shows tentatively scheduled in fall.
I highly recommend checking out OC Jungle Fitness to anyone even if you are not looking to compete. You will no doubt reach your fitness goals and more.
2 months ago I was 135 lbs, today I am 160! Looking back, I did not think it was physically possible for my (small) body type to gain this much muscle/​weight and to lift as much as i do now. It is truly incredible! One more month of this bulking process and then I start to cut! I will tell you now the process is not easy, but the blind trust I initially put in Jon was worth it. He will keep you on track with dieting and with work outs. The rest is on you to follow through with it.

Hands down the best Personal Training gym in Orange County for those serious about getting competition quality results! Back in October I was looking to compete in my 1^st NPC Men’s Physique Competition and at the time was just looking for a Posing Coach in the area. I remember seeing the @junglefitnessoc page on IG and noticed that they offered contest prep. After my 1^st meeting with Jon Jung, aka Mr. Asia, I realized that I needed more than just a Posing Coach as I had no idea what a proper Cutting Cycle consisted of and how to properly Carb Cycle and water deplete before the show to ensure I was in peak condition up on stage. I remember Jon telling me that if I just wanted to get up on stage for the experience I could just go about my own way of training, but if I was serious about placing and winning those trophies, he would be there to coach me the whole way.
I was determined to place at the 2013 GNC NPC Excalibur Bodybuilding Championships and hired Jon as my Competition Coach. Immediately he customized a nutrition and fitness plan just for me to ensure I would maximize muscle gains while shredding away fat. I met with Jon once a week for 8 weeks as he took measurements and readjusted my fitness and meals plan each week based on my results.
In 8 weeks I dropped my body fat from 16% to 1.15% (hydrostatic tested), increased my overall strength, and took 3^rd place at the 2013 GNC NPC Excalibur Bodybuilding Championships! Jon went above and beyond just the meal/​fitness planning by scheduling and coordinating my competition spray tanning sessions and photo shoots at no charge. If you are serious about competing or just looking to get the best results possible, I highly recommend checking out OC Jungle Fitness! Tell them you want to hear more about Matt’s Competition Plan!