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    5.0 (7 reviews)
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    Best place to train in the East Bay. Super friendly environment with the best equipment available.

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    4.9(82 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I've been a member at Paradise Gym since April 2026; I am on month four as of writing this. I have…read morebeen mostly doing personal training with Chris. My original goal was to lose weight and become healthier. I started personal training with Chris and my life has improved. Between my work and my hobbies, I have a sedentary lifestyle -- I'm usually at my desk playing games or doing work. I still have this lifestyle, but I have managed to get stronger and lose weight, albeit slowly. I have been a lot more mindful of what I am eating even though I am not on a strict diet. When I started, I couldn't do a proper body weight squat; in fact, I fell backwards. Chris was very patient with me. We first started working on the basics like mobility and stretching. Chris watches pretty closely; exercises I couldn't do properly we would switch things around and do different types of exercises. My first squat was a bodyweight squat. Now I'm doing hack squats and deadlifts at weights I would never think I would be doing. I'm noticeably stronger, my arms are getting bigger, my pants are looser, and my belt has gone down a few notches ever since starting. Everyday tasks used to be a chore feel a lot easier now. The gym itself is not that big. I am never waiting on an equipment/machine; although, I cannot speak for peak hours or after-work hours since I only go in the mornings before my work shift. The regulars are also really nice, and Chris seems to know everybody by first name. He is always introducing people to each other by first name making the community really welcoming. There is one piece of equipment I cannot get enough of and its the water filter. It's one of those super filtered water it has a super refreshing taste even though its water. This gym is also pretty close to where I work. I've kind of made it a habit to go to the gym before work. To conclude, I would recommend Paradise Gym to someone who wants a to join a community for people who want to improve their lifestyle. There are a lot of friendly people here. Water filter machine is great. Chris has helped improve my life.

    Hello hi, I want to…read morestart off with the fact that I've never felt this welcomed at any facility before. And I'm talking about, hospitals, gyms, public spaces. Paradise Gym has truly become like a second family to me. From day one, my daughter and I have always felt welcomed, respected, and supported. Before joining, I wanted a place where I could stay consistent and work toward my fitness goals, and the coaching and accountability here have given me the confidence to do exactly that. The environment is positive, motivating, and family-oriented, which makes all the difference. I highly recommend Paradise Gym to anyone looking for real results in a supportive community

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    Cutz Training Facility - Focusing on creating a better lifestyle for our clients and the physical appearance will come!

    Cutz Training Facility

    5.0(21 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    I first started my training with Chris Mags about 9 months ago. Working out at Cutz has always been…read moresomething I wanted to do as I always see them being tagged on body builder and athletes social media profiles. I was finally able to do so and can't express how happy I am that I finally did. Before working out with Chris I was fairly athletic and went to the gym about 5 to 6 days a week. I used all the apps and went off of what people posted online. I was just never really able to get my body to where I wanted. Thats where I am happy I finally met Chris as he pushes me every workout to get closer and closer to my goal body. Due to his training I was finally able to reach a goal that I had always set for myself but could never accomplish. He helped me get there with such ease, that, I was finally able to question myself, and wonder how far I can push myself and how much more I can grow with his help. In the darkest times during COVID Chris helped not only push me in accomplishing goals, but also be there as a friend to help me through mental and emotional stress I struggled with. He became not only my trainer but also my psychiatrist and a great friend. Being gay I was very nervous going to a gym that is known for body building, but quickly I realized that the environment is extremely friendly and a no judgement zone. Everyone helps to motivate each other and not just be friends at the gym but outside the gym as well. Chris goes the extra mile to create friendships between clients that extend outside the gym. The friendships with his other clients and him helps make the obstacles in achieving fitness goals easier. Whether its from pushing yourself for the last rep, or helping in eating the right things, Chris and friends at Cutz help you get there. Not just so you can physically look how you want but, to help you get to a better wellbeing. I have personally gained about 25lbs in muscle all thanks to Chris's help. I would recommend Chris's program to anyone that truly wants to change their life and reach goals they have trouble achieving on their own. The hardest part of the journey is taking the first step, going in. After that it becomes a whole lot easier, because you have Chris as your trainer, therapist, motivational coach, and most importantly, as your friend, to stand with you and help you the rest of the way. PS. Always bring your own pre-workout. ( Feel free to ask about what this means on your first day xD )

    I was in my most unhealthy state, physically and mentally, and haven't stepped into the gym in…read moreseveral years. I was 172 lbs at 5'5. I woke up tired and sluggish, miserable every day. I knew I had to take action to get myself to a place where I didn't feel awful anymore, so I stepped into Cutz Training Facility. I was scared my first session, not knowing what I was getting into and did not think I would last through the entire one-hour workout. I pushed and got through it, moving my body in ways I didn't even think was possible. The trainers and members of the gym were so motivating and patient with me. I immediately felt like I was part of a family. I came back and kept at it for a week. I took a chance and officially joined the six week transformation program. I can honestly say that it was truly life-changing... I was skeptical at first and didn't think I'd lose any weight, especially given my love for food. I initially wanted to drop 5 lbs and improve my mental health. Six weeks later, I dropped 13 lbs, averaging a drop of 2 to 3 lbs a week! I'm beyond my six weeks and I am still dropping weight at the same rate --on my own from everything I learned through the program! The crazy thing is, there was NO MEAL PLAN. I was still able to continue my current lifestyle and eat the foods I loved. The trade-off I had to make was to eat in moderation and incorporate more protein and vegetables, which was easier to accomplish than I thought. I am so incredibly grateful for the experience I gained from Arman and all the trainers at the gym - Jose, Richelle, Karina, Chris, Erica. Everyone is truly wonderful to work with, genuinely cares about your well-being, and pushes you hard to achieve your desired results. Cutz has all my love! The program has not only improved my overall health, but has also inspired me to focus and prioritize what matters most to me in my personal life and my career.

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    Authentic Fitness

    Authentic Fitness

    4.5(2 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Sometimes it's the unexpected, hard to find, "hole in the wall" that gives you a great experience…read more That Is the case with Authentic Fitness. I would never know they were there if a friend hadn't talked about them over and over to us. We were in need of some fitness assistance and guidance anyway so we decided to see what was up. Overtake we are glad we came to Authentic Fitness and met our trainer, "Cat". He is a very chill guy with a laid back positive vibe and a lot of knowledge of Fitness and diet. Cat made sure to learn what our individual goals are, our present states of fitness, and what challenges we faced. Then he put together a well laid out fitness plan that has been positive for us in ability and results. Add to that Cat is just a cool guy to chat with also. The only reason for the missing fifth star is some aspects of the facility could use some fixing up. The bathroom is not in good shape and it isn't uncommon to not have something to dry your hands with. Some of the medicine balls need to simply be thrown away/replaced. A couple of machines don't have functioning height adjustability. So some funding should go into these areas but aside from that, good place to get in shape with personalized attention and no meat market feel or giant crowd of posers showing off for each other.

    I trained with Ryan and almost immediately began seeing results. He has a great personality and is…read moreeasy to work with. After a long day of work, coming to train with him lifted my spirits. I highly recommend Ryan as a personal trainer

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