I have been training with Talhah at SBM fitness for the last several months and am so pleased with…read morethe experience! He has gone above and beyond to tailor a unique workout plan for my needs and abilities. He is also creative in the exercises he chooses - something I could not do on my own! I appreciate the way he pays close attention to form, as a good personal trainer should. It also helps that he's a bodybuilder himself and is very resourceful when it comes to diet and overall lifestyle. In addition to the quality personal training I'm receiving, I enjoy working out on my own at SBM. The equipment there is perfect to master a solid workout and is exactly what I was looking for in a small but all-inclusive gym!

SBM is an exceptional place to seek help toward achieving your health and fitness goals. They offer…read moresomething for everyone and can help you get started or get to the next level! I personally have taken some Pilates sessions with Mia and it was appropriately challenging and very rewarding! This is also a family run business that puts the client experience first and to me you cannot put a price on that! The value for money was outstanding but the experience and passion that was offered by the staff and ownership is worth so much more!

Super awesome place! Went for open gym, it is $2/person and there is plenty of space! The gym looks…read morebrand new, is very clean, and don't worry, you can rent a basketball with only an ID!

The basketball court at the gym is my go-to spot to unwind and stay active big area to enjoy!read more

Out of every gym I've ever been to, this has honestly been my favorite gym in the world. The…read moreequipment is top-tier and always maintained so well, the atmosphere is amazing, and it somehow never feels overcrowded even during busy hours. The men's locker room and showers are always spotless, which says a lot about how much care the owner/staff put into the gym. Even the music and overall vibe are perfect, it's one of the only gyms where I don't even feel the need to wear earbuds because the environment itself motivates me to train harder. You can really tell this gym was built with passion and pride, and that's rare nowadays. It became part of my routine and honestly one of my favorite places to decompress after long work days. I've recommended it to friends and always spoke highly of it because it truly stands out from the typical commercial gyms.

After this experience, I will never join a gym again…read more I went to the gym in person to cancel my membership, as instructed. After completing the cancellation form, I asked for a copy. The staff member assured me he would email it to me. He also informed me that because I had missed the cancellation deadline, I would have to pay for one additional month. I wasn't thrilled, but I figured, "What's one more month?" Little did I know, this would turn into a six-month nightmare. The month after what I thought would be my final payment, I noticed another charge on my account. I called the gym, explained the mistake, and was told someone would call me back. They never did. A couple of weeks later, I called again. A woman answered and eventually called me back, explaining that she couldn't find the footage or the cancellation document I had signed. She assured me that my membership had been cancelled and that I shouldn't expect any further charges. When I described the employee who had helped me as a younger, blonde guy with a smaller frame, she said that would explain why she couldn't find the form. Another month passed, and I was charged AGAIN. I called, explained the situation, and was once again told someone would look into it and call me back. Sometimes nobody called. Other times, staff assured me the membership had been cancelled and that I had nothing to worry about. Yet the charges continued. Today, I called again, beyond frustrated that this has been going on for SIX MONTHS. Throughout this ordeal, staff members have repeatedly promised to help, but the issue remains unresolved. When I finally spoke with the manager, he told me that "this never happens," despite multiple online reviews describing similar experiences. He then suggested that I was partly to blame for allowing this to continue for six months without speaking up, claiming he had never been made aware of the issue. I explained that I HAD spoken up. I had called repeatedly, explained the situation to multiple employees, and followed their instructions. Each time, I was assured that my membership had been cancelled and the issue would be resolved. The manager then told me he couldn't simply refund six months of charges. Apparently, I could cancel my membership now, but I would have to pay for yet another month. Let that sink in. After repeatedly attempting to cancel my membership, being assured it was cancelled, and continuing to get charged because the gym apparently couldn't locate my cancellation paperwork, I was told I would have to pay AGAIN to end this. Essentially, I'm being asked to pay more money because the gym's staff failed to properly process my cancellation and resolve the issue, despite my repeated attempts to address it. If you plan on cancelling your membership here, I strongly recommend taking precautions: 1. Document everything. Photograph every document you sign and note the name or description of the employee assisting you. 2. Keep written records. Record the date and time of your cancellation, save all emails and messages, and insist on written confirmation before leaving. 3. Follow up in writing. Don't rely on verbal promises. Get confirmation that your membership has been cancelled and keep a copy. 4. Monitor your bank statements. Watch for charges after cancellation and contact your bank if you need to dispute them. After reading other reviews, I've noticed what appears to be a recurring pattern of complaints: 1. You're required to cancel in person, and staff promise to email you a copy of the paperwork. 2. You're told you must pay for an additional month. 3. When you're charged again, the gym claims it can't find your signed cancellation form or footage of you entering the building. 4. You call to ask what happened, and staff promise to investigate and call you back. 5. They either never call back or claim the membership has been cancelled and they'll discuss a refund with the manager. 6. No refund comes, the charges continue, and the cycle repeats. Six months. Multiple phone calls. Multiple promises. No resolution. The most frustrating part isn't just the money; it's the complete lack of accountability. I followed the cancellation procedure, repeatedly contacted staff when charges continued, and trusted their assurances that the issue had been resolved. Instead of taking responsibility, management blamed me for a problem I had been actively trying to resolve. Cancelling a gym membership should not be this difficult. Based on my experience, I strongly advise anyone considering this gym to think twice. If you already have a membership and plan to cancel, document absolutely everything and get written confirmation. Don't make the mistake of relying on their word alone.

If you look around at this gym, 95% of the patrons are wearing earbuds or headphones and trying to…read morelisten to the music they like, and yet the club blasts its own music much louder than it used to. Makes it hard to listen to the music you like.

This gym is filthy. I didn't take pictures because it's posted everywhere that it's not allowed,…read morebut this gym is gross. Of 6 Women's bathroom stalls, only 1 works! (As of today 8/5/26, and for the past week) I went 5 days is a row, and not one bathroom was fixed. There were clots of black hair in the showers day after day. Ew. The same clots of hair. No one cleans this place! Weights are all over the place, there are two workout mats in the whole gym (I asked where there where more and the guy at the front desk said "That's all we have." Really? Two mats and a whole empty mat storage shelf?). Mirrors are dirty day after day, and there are towels and tissue paper are on the floor. Gross. If they're having trouble hiring a cleaning crew, they need to pay more. My regular 24 hour Fitness is packed at 7:00 am; this place was empty, probably because it's a gross place to work out. Go to the Mountain View 24 Hour Fitness, it's clean, weights are organized, and you can actually use the bathroom.

I have worked with Michael Dorricott twice in my life, once 11 years ago and once again about 16…read moreweeks ago. I came back because he is hands down, the best in the business. He has completely transformed the way I think about heath and fitness, something I have been passionate about most of my life but something fundamental has always been missing for me that has made consistency extremely hard and nearly impossible. Finally, I am now holding the correct practices, mindset and building the correct momentum to drive me to this being a life long journey and not a passing event, summer or moment. It's been 16 weeks and I have lost 26lbs and counting. Thrilled to continue.

Training Space is the real deal. I started working with one…read moreof their personal trainers recently, and it's been a game changer. What really impressed me is how intentional they are about matching you with the right coach -- not just someone with credentials, but someone who fits your goals, your energy, and how you like to be coached. I didn't realize how much that would matter until now, but the difference is huge. Every session feels like it's actually building toward something, not just burning time. If you're feeling stuck in your fitness routine or you want something way more personalized than the usual gym setup, I highly recommend checking this place out. It's focused, professional, and honestly one of the best decisions I've made for my health in a long time.

Since starting my lifting journey in 2019 I must say this is by far my favorite gym. It was exactly…read morewhat I was looking for in terms of being super lowkey but also having such a welcoming group of gym goers. Rich the owner is so kind and tentative and should be proud of the space he's cultivated. Vincent is also super kind and was great in welcoming me to this new gym getting over my first timer nerves very quickly. If you are looking for a space where you can go in and out quickly this is a spot for you. I've never had to wait for a machine. They have all of the essentials for lifting cardio machines and sometimes there's a cute puppy or two. Lots of well seasoned lifters here as well as newbies. Great vibe and place!

Closed? Went by the…read moreaddress in Yelp and on their website. It is ghost-town empty. There was sign with a barcode on the door pointing to a new location saying "opens August 1." New location windows completely covered with brown paper and a sign out front saying "this location is permanently closed." There was a door slightly ajar and what looked like people and possibly equipment inside, though I did not get a good look. I pulled the door partially open to go inside and had to let go because of a phone call. It looked like some people saw me. Took a few minutes to end the call, and during that time, I heard someone come up from the inside and close and lock the door. I called their phone number and no answer. Closed business? Moving? Just unfriendly? No idea, but it seems not to be a place to go. Save yourself some time and go elsewhere.

My husband LOVES this place because he started seeing results in just ONE MONTH! He can't stop…read morelooking at my bottom HAHAHAHA! I won't lie, this has been a challenging journey for me, and the first two weeks were painful. But eventually, my body got "used to" the routine, and it became easier to keep going. The results are coming fast, and that's what keeps me motivated! The vibe here is super cool, too! The atmosphere makes the whole experience even better. If you're thinking about trying this place, GO FOR IT! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! You won't regret it!

I've taken a few classes here. Most recently, I took a Total Body Strength and Endurance class with…read moreAnna. * Workout: Such a challenging class in the best way possible! I always expect a challenging workout when I come here. * Instructor: I loved Anna's instruction on the movements. She breaks down each movement and uses analogies that make the exercises easier to understand and execute. It's so important to activate the mind-body connection to get the most effective workout. * Music: The music kept me going--Ariana Grande and Beyoncé? Yes, please! *Parking: paid street parking available. I came on a Friday morning and I parked near the library just a 4 minute walk from the studio. * Overall: Heartcore is my favorite Megaformer class in the area.

I joined Equinox through work about two months ago and already had a strong Pilates background from…read moreclassical private and group sessions, plus I do Solidcore pretty regularly around 10 classes a month. I booked the complimentary 1:1 Pilates intro just thinking it would be a nice add on and even told a friend I wasn't planning to continue after. That completely changed after my session with Joan McCarthy. I'm so glad I happened to be paired with her for that complimentary session. She is truly exceptional. I ended up buying a large pack of sessions right after and now see her twice a week. We've even done a few double sessions which have been amazing. I'm already seeing real progress in my strength, flexibility, and overall toning, and the principles she teaches have helped me get so much more out of my Solidcore and other group workouts. What really stands out is her energy and approach. She has such a positive and motivating attitude, and she really pushes me to challenge myself, find my limits, and get the most out of every session. I've also learned so much more about fitness and overall health from working with her. She combines deep Pilates expertise with a dance background, and her hands on adjustments are amazing. She also sends an in depth breakdown after each session of what we worked on and is very responsive, which makes everything feel thoughtful and personalized. I'll be honest I waited to write this because I wanted to lock in my recurring time slots first, which probably says everything. I'm fully obsessed. Thank you Joan!

I had an extremely disappointing and uncomfortable experience with the front desk and management at…read moreEquinox. I arrived expecting to work out and was informed that I had a past-due balance from a previous membership. I genuinely did not know this balance existed. I had recently spoken with a Membership Advisor about signing up again, and this was never brought to my attention. To be very clear: I never asked Equinox to waive the balance or said that I would not pay it. I explained that I was willing to take care of it and asked whether I could pay it by the 15th while we resolved the access issues with my account. Instead, I felt like I was being held at the front desk, by Karina and at the front pressured to resolve everything immediately before I could even work out. The front desk employee also could not clearly answer basic questions I had about my membership and account access. Then the manager became involved and suggested that I had a history of late payments or similar issues. I told him I did not believe that was accurate and asked him to show me the record he was referring to. He responded that it was "on the computer." So I asked him to show me. He couldn't provide it. If you're going to make claims about a member's payment history, particularly while discussing an outstanding balance, you should be prepared to show the member the information you're relying on. The professional way to handle this would have been simple: take me into a private office, explain the balance and account history, show me the documentation supporting what was being claimed, answer my questions, and discuss an agreed-upon payment date. If we agreed that I would resolve the balance by the 15th, allowing me to complete my workout that day would have been a reasonable and respectful resolution. Instead, this happened at the front desk and left me feeling embarrassed, singled out, and treated as though I was trying to avoid paying something I had just learned existed. As a person of color, I also left seriously questioning whether I would have been spoken to and treated the same way if I were white. I cannot know another person's intent, but I can speak to how this interaction made me feel -- and no member should leave a premium fitness club wondering whether their race affected the level of dignity and respect they received. My complaint isn't about being asked to pay a legitimate balance. It's about how the situation was handled: the lack of transparency, unsupported statements about my payment history, the public nature of the interaction, and the way I was treated when I simply asked for answers and documentation. For a company positioning itself as a premium experience, Equinox should do significantly better.

I recently bought the new client package and each class just got me more motivated to come back…read more This is rare for me, seeing as I've tried almost all the classes around this area ! (Barre, OTF, HIIT, etc). I love how the focus is to improve on strength for the whole body. Trust me, you will leave this class with your arms and legs shaking ! It's such a fun workout and the instructors are so friendly and knowledgeable. If you don't know what you're doing that's alright! Because the classes are small (10 slots) they'll adjust you til you feel the BURN. I highly recommend coming here !

I tried both MPX and Solidcore. I would highly recommend taking the intro class at MPX, as the…read moreinstruction in regular classes is FAST and not extremely clear. For a beginner, the instruction at Solidcore is more careful and I got a better workout as a result-- I wasn't scrambling all over the machines like I did at the MPX studio. As a small person, I needed some variations to make the exercises work. Although the MPX class was tiny, I had to ask for these, even though the teacher could see I was struggling. I don't think I'll go back to MPX even though they promised it "would get easier" because the quality of instrution lacked for me and I lost interest.

Functional Lifestyles in Palo Alto is an amazing place to train! The classes are challenging,…read morewell-structured, and suitable for different fitness levels. The coaches are knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely care about helping you improve--not just during the workouts, but over time. I really appreciate the positive atmosphere and the sense of community. Everyone is welcoming, and the coaches make each class feel engaging and purposeful. Whether you're looking to get stronger, improve your fitness, or simply stay consistent, Functional Lifestyles is a fantastic place to do it. Highly recommend Functional Lifestyles Palo Alto to anyone looking for great workouts, excellent coaches, and a supportive community!

**November 2026 Update:**…read more Still loving FL! It has been over a year at FL, and I'm stronger than ever. I'm continuing to hit new personal records in strength training and my InBody results. It's incredibly rewarding to see the hard work pay off. What hasn't changed is the fantastic community. The coaches and members are super fun people to work out with. Adding a few photos from this year's Halloween costumes!