Pure Strength

Pure Strength, founded by Melissa Gunn in 2004, is a private, exclusive, personal training studio.

Melissa Gunn is the founder and CEO of Pure Strength LA, Inc, Certified SuperSlow Specialist, and a fitness and nutrition coach. With over two decades of experience in the health and fitness industry, Melissa has worked with thousands of individuals over the past 20 plus years helping them to regain and rejuvenate their health and today is the founder of Pure Strength LA which focuses on helping women and men over 40 achieve optimal well-being. From her years of experience as an exercise specialist, Melissa understands the
importance of fusing safe, effective, and efficient exercise with overall well-being as she works with her clients. Melissa has been featured in Angeleno Magazine, Valley Magazine, Channel 5 News, and more. She is devoted to sharing her expertise and helping her clients stay injury-free, and feel stronger as they age! Our mission is to educate people over 40 how the goal of gaining strength is the foundation of your health regimen and the #1 factor in healthy aging. We specialize in one-to-one coaching, virtual courses, and most recently launched virtual training to benefit our clients outside the greater Los Angeles area. Signature Keynote Talks:
How to Get Results – 6 Myths About Exercise & How to Avoid Them
5 Questions You Must Ask Before Joining a Fitness Studio
Supercharging Your Energy After 40

09/12/2026

At Pure Strength, we constantly say “Let Pain Be Your Guide,” but what does that really mean? When dealing with an injury, post-surgery recovery, or the everyday aches and pains of life, you may feel the need to ease off training; however, many situations benefit from maintaining activity, as resistance training can promote healthy blood flow, strengthen vulnerable joints, and support the healing process. At Pure Strength, we use pain as a guide by identifying where pain occurs within a movement and limiting the range of motion to just before that point, allowing you to continue building strength without aggravating the injury.

Research shows that appropriately prescribed resistance training can be highly effective for many tendon injuries by progressively loading tissue to improve strength, reduce pain, restore function, and promote remodeling. The key is using the right exercises, load, and progression for each stage of recovery. This mindful approach allows us to keep clients progressing without letting life’s setbacks halt their momentum.

Interested? Call 818-487-7873 to schedule your initial consultation today!

Here is the recent research on injury recovery and resistance training:

https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2022-105754

https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546515584760

09/11/2026

Your legs are the foundation of your body's movement, balance, and independence. Unfortunately, prolonged sitting, inactivity, and the natural aging process can lead to a gradual loss of lower body strength, making everyday activities more challenging and may contribute to poor balance, reduced mobility, and increased stress on the knees, hips, and lower back as your body compensates for these
weaknesses.

At Pure Strength LA, we utilize the Pendulum Squat, a specialized lower-body machine designed to strengthen the muscles of the legs while providing a smooth, controlled movement. The Pendulum Squat supports your body throughout the entire squatting motion, allowing you to focus on safely producing force with your legs without the balance demands or spinal loading associated with free weights.

By combining biomechanically correct movement with a stable and supportive design, the Pendulum Squat provides an exceptional way to build stronger legs, improve balance, and enhance your ability to perform everyday activities with greater confidence.

Interested?
Give us a call at 818-487-7873
to schedule your initial consultation today!

09/04/2026

Many people result to medicine or surgery to resolve their injuries without considering the natural remedy of resistance training. With resistance training, you are able to strengthen the muscles, bones, and ligaments that support your body, ridding the need for invasive procedures to resolve pain and injury.
At Pure Strength, our educated and attentive instructors will guide you through a structured slow resistance training workout where through our approach, we are able to keep your sessions safe, precise, and effective. With just 30 minutes once or twice a week, you are able to build the proper strength to support your body, reducing pain, and promoting injury recovery.
Interested to learn more?
Give us a call at 818-487-7873 and let’s get you started!

09/03/2026

When you have a consistent workout routine, it's easy to expect your strength to improve with every session, but factors like stress, poor sleep, or a busy day can cause your strength to fluctuate. Your strength will have good days and bad days, and that's completely normal. Don't let an off day discourage you, staying consistent and training with the appropriate intensity is what ultimately drives long-term progress.

At Pure Strength, we track your performance every session and use quarterly check-ins to look beyond daily fluctuations and accurately measure your overall progress. Remember, building strength and muscle takes time, so stay consistent, trust the process, and focus on the long-term trend rather than any single workout.

Interested to see how Pure Strength can support your long term goals?

Give us a call at 818-487-7873 to schedule your initial consultation today!

06/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Health & Wellness Panel. We had great conversations about hormones, strength training, stress, sleep, nutrition, and the daily habits that have the biggest impact on long-term health. Our goal was simple: to provide practical, evidence-based strategies that people can start implementing right away to feel stronger, healthier, and more resilient.

05/25/2026

We’d love to have you there.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHvY7BbG0RJ-SybNac1yD9yDWmW6QPLIrb9wf-EVPYyEk0kw/viewform

04/20/2026

Recovery is a process and strength is part of it. Here is what coming back the right way looks like at Pure Strength.

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03/26/2026

Most people think weight training is about lifting heavy or moving fast.
But real strength isn’t built that way.

At Pure Strength, we use the Slow Motion Method — a controlled, intentional approach that keeps muscles under tension, reduces momentum, and maximizes results safely.
Why does that matter?

Because properly performed strength training can:
- Increase muscle mass and prevent age-related muscle loss
- Improve bone density and reduce injury risk
- Support metabolic health and long-term fat loss
- Enhance joint stability and overall function

Less momentum. More control. Better results.
Train smarter. Get stronger.

Welcome to Pure Strength.

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03/11/2026

Don’t take our word for it — hear it from our members.
Group training at Pure Strength = motivation you can feel.

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Call 818-301-7944

01/08/2026

Not sure where to start? You’re not alone.

We’re here for you at Pure Strength. Our exercise physiologists are supportive, present, and guided by the science of supervision—because that’s what gets results. We watch how you move, track your progress, and support you every step of the way.
We have found that strength starts with trust!

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Studio City, CA

Telephone

+18184877873

Website

http://www.purestrengthla.com/

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