Let me start by saying that I am not a gym rat. Having had experiences at both Marina and Salinas I…read morewill say that mostly the equipment is newish and in working order. The rehab staff at both sites are exemplary, the pools, not so much. The pool in Salinas has been out of commission for close to a year (as of 4/26), so those of us that rely on aqua therapy have been left behind. When dealing with staff there was very little assistance offered, but quite a bit of attitude. Since it's covered by our insurance, unlike other gyms in town, we'll probably just wait until it's repaired, since no one offered us the possibility of just going to Marina.

Was epic two years ago. Hesitated with going back & suffered a back stabbing from someone who was a…read moretraveling journey PT & after going back our mutual agreement with my physical therapy went out the window. She would record me when THEY KNEW I HAD MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES but proceeded to treat me indifferent & uncomfortable. When I am placed in these situations, I will say dumb, stupid things & lose my temper. May have cursed but never cursed at anyone & when you told several different things & sometimes, they had bad days & said things uncool. My overall experience their went from fun times to being felt judged & nitpicked at. When I was out of shape & skinny things seemed fine but once I started to get in better shape & wanted my support for my aging body as a man....I'm told im wrong for this? Why is it anytime my life starts to get better that someone ruins it other than myself crashing & burning. So little support or encouragement. Overall, they did not provide me with the recovery to driving again....I SHOULD BE DRIVING AGAIN but physically UNABLE & was in this program for years. They just eventually tell you dont come back for some time & I regret going back. They don't even have a good gym culture, and they WERE SO FRIENDLY & misleading & then out of nowhere super strict. They left me feeling confused & upset many times over the years. They did not care about my mental health or overall goal to drive! Honesty wasted my time making friends that turned around to ruin my life like so many do. Learn to treat people with known mental health issues better & dont have a therapist pretend to be their friend just to get uncomfortable with things they said. Honestly, I should of never opened up with anyone that was not a Dr. for mental health. That was my biggest mistake.

I went to Heather because I was on a 30 day mission at 3 sessions per week to get in shape! That…read morewas my initial goal! I am now into my 3rd and final month with Heather. I have come to realize this is a lifestyle change that I've adapted to and really enjoy it! I have tried all sorts of exercise classes, boot camps, fad diets, and never stuck with it. I can truly say it is all Heather's doing! She inspires me! I am blown away by her wide-range of knowledge! While on the floor it's about training properly, muscle activation, muscle engaging, focus, mindset, posture and so much more ...and oh! BTW ...my posture has never been better and my body is really taking shape! Heather also helps me with my macronutrients, calorific intake or any specific foods/meals she feels I should be having, increasing or decreasing. She keeps me in check! Heather has really invested the time to build a strong rapport with me. If I have questions she encourages me to ask. She actually thrives on it! Our sessions are always fresh, so it never gets boring and the educational component makes for an enhanced learning experience. Please, do yourself a favor, pick up the phone and book your first session with Heather. You will not regret it! She's amazing!! Please tell her I sent you! ​

Unfortunately, my friend and I had a very unwelcoming experience at this location. My friend is…read morealready a Gold's Gym member and simply wanted to check out this particular location since she had never been there before. I went along with her because we wanted to take a quick look around. However, the staff's demeanor noticeably changed once they saw us, making us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. The entire visit lasted barely a minute, and nobody even offered to show us around or explain anything about the facility. We weren't asking for anything unreasonable, just a simple look around the gym. You would think that an existing member visiting a different location would be treated with basic courtesy and professionalism. First impressions matter, and the way we were treated left a bad impression. Customer service and friendliness should be a priority, regardless of whether someone is already a member or just visiting. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this location.

*New Address: 869 Abbott Street, Salinas* **Google Maps not…read moreupdated, official website and yelp has current address listed** Omar (owner/coach) is fantastic. Dropped in from out of state while on a family vacation. Clean and organized facility and has all the equipment I needed for my programming (if you are powerlifting or Olympic weightlifting, this place has what you need). Customers/athletes always helpful and mindful of others (no judgment, just folks going about their business). Drop in rate is more than fair (paid way more in San Francisco and only needed the neglected power rack in the back of a globo gym, OMR is a god send). Hoping my next stop has a facility and owner just like this one!

Yes! Yes! Yes! Omar is amazing and knows his stuff. He creates a workout plan for you and it…read moreWORKS!! Very worth it! I definitely see results.

This is a great Planet Fitness. I LOVE that it's open 24/7. It always seems to be busy, but they…read morehave plenty of machines, so it never feels claustrophobic. The parking lot is well-lit and has security, so it doesn't feel creepy if you are coming and going late at night. I also like that they have foam rollers and Tootsie Rolls, and the Black Card Spa areas are nice (good availability, quiet).

First time at a Planet Fitness and had a good experience. Marco the manager let me try it for free…read morefor one day as it was my first time . Thank you Marco as it costs $20 for a one day pass normally. Place was clean and all the machines were working fine.

A day pass is only $15! Front desk rep was really helpful. Huge, very clean gym with indoor…read morepool. Plenty of cardio and fitness machines but best part - lots of free weights and benches. I travel a lot and have paid anywhere from $25-40 for a day pass for below par gyms - this was a great find.

Very disappointing customer service from management, especially considering we pay additional…read moremembership fees for our children to use the childcare and swimming amenities. Childcare is frequently "at capacity," but parents receive no notification through the In-Shape app. You can pack up your kids, drive all the way there, and then be turned away, which means there goes your workout. For working parents, this is extremely frustrating. It would be very helpful if In-Shape sent an app notification when childcare reaches capacity or brought back the option to reserve childcare through the app, similar to how it worked during COVID. At least parents could plan accordingly instead of wasting a trip. Today, Labor Day, was another example of poor communication. Family swim is normally 5-8 PM Monday-Friday. Since the gym was closing at 6 PM, I planned to bring my kids from about 5-5:30 PM. I had already been at the gym that morning, and there was NO sign saying family swim was canceled. When we returned around 5 PM, suddenly there was a sign stating "No family swim hours today." The manager told us we had to leave, and when I tried to politely provide feedback and explain that we had used family swim on Labor Day last year without an issue, he just kept repeating what the sign said instead of listening to the concern. The issue isn't simply that family swim was canceled and it's the lack of communication and how the situation was handled. We PAY for our children's memberships. If services are unavailable or hours change, members should be notified ahead of time through the app, not find out after arriving with their children. In-Shape needs better communication and better customer service from management.

Love this gym. Marisol L is great. Started going to the S Main location when the Mall gym closed…read morefor repairs and have been coming here ever since.

The other day when I went to gym Joaquin pimentel was so great on assisting me & was very…read moreoutstanding & a wonderful help I couldn't have asked for a better assistant at the time so grateful to have had him there that day

I can't say enough good things about this gym and if I could give them 6 stars I would. I was…read morereally, really out of shape when I started here. It had been about a decade since I worked out daily. Many years ago, I was a devoted Pilates Coach/Ball Fitness Studios fan when I lived in Reno. And since then, I've never found a place I really loved or remained committed to. 2SA welcomed me and challenged me in ways I've never been challenged. I tried boxing and Piyo for the first time, loved both. Amanda's classes were great and she even ran over and held my hand doing lunges so I could get into the correct position. With pretty large class sizes, that really says a lot about the instructor. Most of her students had been with her for years, no other place in Monterey Bay has that kind of cult following this gym and its instructors have. Most people want to work out in a place where everyone looks like their ideal physique, and the people who attend this gym are definitely athletes. If you can get over your own insecurities and put in the work, you will love it here. Lastly, customer service is how it should be. Cancelling is easy. Signing up is easy. The monthly payment is low. There are no gimmicks or upselling or hassles. Just show up when you want to try a class and if you like it, join! Unfortunately with COVID I've been home doing Beachbody. I have a small child and can't make the drive over there for the foreseeable future. If I lived in Salinas, I'd be there in a heartbeat!

This is a GREAT place to workout. The atmosphere is exciting, staff and members are friendly and…read morevery helpful, the workouts are challenging for any athlete or any fitness level. You will be challenged! There is no "routine" at 2 Steps Ahead. The workouts are never the same. Your body is constantly guessing, changing, improving. There is never an opportunity for plateau. Visit the website at www.be2stepsahead.com or better yet come see what the buzz is all about. Be an athlete. Be 2 Steps Ahead!

As soon as you walk in Maria greeted me & answered all of my questions. So far I have been liking…read moremy experience. I just moved to this town so it's a great start!

Kept fairly clean. Nice courteous staff. Has childcare part of the day for parents to work out…read more Good value for a low monthly fee. Sauna. Sometimes they don't keep the front parking lot well lit enough. The back parking lot functionally never lit after dark.

I've been training with Tom 3x a week for 3 months now. He…read moreis great! I have never felt stronger in my life and I've lost 16 pounds since working with him (and tracking my calories) He is also very affordable compared to trainers around the peninsula. The gym is small but has everything I need. There are never more than 4 other people in there at a time which is a big plus for me! At this point, I do feel I have learned enough about weight training to not need a trainer, but I don't think I would push myself as hard if Tom weren't there saying "one more" over and over again. Love training here and I'm so excited to see how much stronger I will become!

Been going to this gym for some time now, and I must say it is great…read more Pros: There are no crowds, ample parking, the place is clean, the music is under your control and the few people there are usually very nice. The place has all the equipment I need (I mostly train with free weights) to work out hard. Tom, the owner is an excellent trainer with lots of knowledge to share. Cons: The location is somewhat hidden, the cost is higher than other gyms, no crowds (if you are into people watching), no showers. I am just a BIG fan of this place. The cost is a little high, but that just means that only people serious about working out go there. I would give this place a 4.5, but since that is not an option I will round up to a 5. In case you are wondering the -.5 would be for the bathrooms not having any shower stalls. Update (11-17-2009)** I stand by what I said before, I really liked working out here, but I was just on the receiving end of a 4 letter word laden tirade from the owner because I turned the tv off. This is something I was given permission to do, but the owner feels that pressing the power button on the tv "broke everything". I follow all the rules, re-racked my weights, wiped down when I was done, etc. I was a model member so it was completely out of the blue for him to call my house to cuss me out. So it's a great place to work out, just be aware you could be on the receiving end of a tongue lashing. It's up to you if you want to stick around after that, I for one am not.

Why is this place always runs so warm! I'm always gasping for air. They run it like at 70 degrees…read moreor it feels too warm for a gym! The jacuzzi jets been off for a month! The steam sauna works weird every day. Some days you hardly get much steam, some days you think you're going to get third degree burns if you don't get out after five minutes. Still keep my membership because it's conveniently located. But please fix things faster and turn the thermostat to 66 to keep the place comfortable.

So I'm leaving this on my way out. I have now canceled my membership an experience which was as…read morechallenging as my membership. I will agree with other reviewers that mention the challenges with facilities upkeep and pool fix timelines. Because that was the reason I chose this location and they do not post online maintenance issues so I couldn't plan ahead. So this made the inconvenience of its location even more of a problem for me. As I was mentioning this to the person at the desk for my cancellation form, which I wasn't allowed to fill out on my own, the woman under her breath was mumbling about the pools not being out of service. It was extremely unprofessional.I just expected a different experience for the high cost they charge and the sales pitch they give during your tour. Things just didn't add up. And since they require 30 day notice I'll get charged for one more month which I'm not mad about just mentioning for anyone considering signing up for this place. Just know that you either have to call ahead or get surprised when you arrive if something is out of service or not working. And maintenance doesn't seem to be a priority here.