Comparing Studios
Society 3 vs F45
45-minute circuits, or 60 minutes across three zones.
If you are weighing group training options in Woodland Hills, F45 has likely come up. Both studios believe in functional, coach-led group training, and that common ground is real. The difference is structure: F45 packs a fast circuit into 45 minutes with a different workout each day, while Society 3 uses a full 60 minutes to give cardio, strength, and mobility each their own programmed block, building over 6-week cycles. Here is how the two formats actually compare.
The Formats, Compared
A factual look at how the two formats are built. Details about F45 are general descriptions of the format and can vary by location, so confirm specifics with any studio you visit.
Society 3
60 minutes, coached start to finish.
F45
45 minutes, built to move fast from the first station to the last.
Society 3
All three modalities in every class: cardio intervals, progressive strength, and functional mobility work. Every session is full body.
F45
Functional high-intensity circuit training. Days typically alternate between cardio-focused and resistance-focused workouts rather than combining both in one session.
Society 3
Structured 6-week programming cycles built by our coaches. Every session builds on the one before it, so the work compounds.
F45
Centrally programmed workouts that change daily and run across the global network, with an emphasis on variety from day to day.
Society 3
A coach leads every class start to finish and classes are capped at 24 members. No pre-recorded screens run the room.
F45
Trainers lead the room and circulate to help with form while in-studio screens demonstrate the exercises at each station.
Society 3
One independent boutique studio on Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills. Memberships from 8 classes a month to unlimited, founding rates from $169 a month.
F45
A global franchise with locations in many cities and countries. Membership options and pricing vary by location.
Who Each Is Great For
Neither format is better for everyone. They are different approaches built for different goals, and the right studio is the one you will actually show up to.
F45 can be a great fit if you
- Want a fast, high-energy 45-minute session that fits a tight schedule.
- Like team-style circuits, moving station to station with the group.
- Enjoy variety, with a different workout format nearly every day.
- Travel often and want a consistent class experience at locations worldwide.
Society 3 may be the fit if you
- Want a full 60 minutes with dedicated time for cardio, strength, and mobility in the same session.
- Want progressive strength work that compounds over 6-week cycles rather than changing daily.
- Care about mobility and joint-friendly programming being built into every class.
- Want a capped class of 24 and one home studio community on Ventura Blvd.
The Best Comparison
Is a Class.
Reading about formats only goes so far. Book a 60-minute TriMethod class in Woodland Hills and feel how all three zones fit into one coached hour.
F45 is a trademark of its respective owner. Society 3 is an independent studio and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by that company. Format details on this page are general descriptions of publicly available information, may not reflect every location or the most current offering, and pricing varies by location. Please verify details directly with each studio.