I love Club Pilates! The instructors there are amazing. They take the time to teach the correct way…read moreto do Pilates. One of the instructors,Cristela has helped me so much. There is an exercise named the hundreds, and after doing it, my neck would hurt. I told Cristela about it after class. The next morning Cristela said she'd been thinking about it and wanted to watch me do the exercise. She noticed I lifted with my head first instead of my chest and that was what was causing my neck to hurt. She is very thoughtful with every member. It is not just Cristela that is knowledgeable, patient and kind; every instructor is invested in seeing the members work at their own pace and succeed. I've only been a member at Club Pilates for three months and already I'm stronger and leaner. It is my happy place.

I have had THE WORST experience with this club as it's barely opened. As a consumer,…read morecustomer/potential member, mother of 4 trying to do something for myself -I've had to continuously reach out to get simple answers. Compelled enough to take time out of my life and write this review- Trust me I don't want to but I also don't think its fair I'm getting treated int his manner. Wednesday, January 10, 2024: commencement of text messages from "Club Pilates Benicia" from someone named Aaijsha? with the 1855.920.0316 text number.  Sunday, March 2, 2024: I ask for a menu, any grand opening specials & their open date. Said due to open April 6. I ask for the menu. ask me to call when I already confirmed I preferred text messages. I ask for a menu again. He/She asks for "a menu of what? I don't understand what your asking me"I state a membership menu., a brochure of all the membership options; something with all the plans people are able to select from and see the membership options. (very standard & typical for any business newly opening up) marketing material...I asked if that made senseHe/She stated they don't put pricing on brochures because prices are subject to change and asked if he/she was making sense to me.  Sometime in March:They had a couple pop-ups. One got cancelled due to the rain. Thursday, April 28, 2024: I walk into the studio as I see they are open. I finally see a brochure! never mention my experience but glad to get some questions answered. Lovely girl with bangs that helped me. She said they had a promo but never mentioned that there was a deadline. I let her know I will definitely join but needed to consult with my husband as to which plan because the promo was not applicable to the plan that includes being able to work out at other locations as we do travel.  Today, May 3, 2024 8am: I walk in because I called twice and no answer. I try and sign up to take advantage of the promo and they tell me I can't. The computer was down so I had to wait for a re-boot. I inquired about joining that day and being able to still make it to a class because I scanned the cute little QR code on the back of the brochure I got the week prior and it brought me to intro classes only for the following week and I wanted to take a class that morning or day- right away. I've already taken the into class at the Walnut Creek location and my friend is opening up the El Cerrito location but I live here so by default of course. The lady in front advises I come to the 10am class that the owner teaches. Im just exhausted at this point to get an answer, contact. I WANT TO JOIN BUT AFTER AN ENDLESS RUN AROUND & GETTING TREATED LIKE THIS,WOULD YOU SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS & JOIN? I DON'T FEEL VALUED AS A PERSON, CONSUMER, MEMBER, WOMAN, MOTHER NOTHING.

The Escape is a place to focus on my body, and soul. I have been coming here for over 6 months and…read moreI am so happy I found this place. Great atmosphere, and people. Very inviting. Flexible hours and all levels of classes. Would highly recommend!

The Escape is a perfect place for someone wanting to start Pilates. Denise is an experienced and…read moreknowledgeable instructor. I took 8 private sessions with another Pilates studio in Benicia and I did not have the attention or education that Denise has shown to me. The Escape is not a franchised business that attempts to up-sell you Pilates clothing, equipment or knickknacks. There are only 3 Pilate Reformers at the Escape so if Denise has 2 other clients, you are still going to get her personal attention.

This was my introduction to Pilates. My first couple of classes with Genevieve were great (only…read morereason this review is a 2 star and not a 1). Then I took a class with the owner, Nancy, and felt she was unprofessional and made me feel extremely embarrassed. If you're looking for a welcoming Pilates studio, I recommend going elsewhere.

Great studio with knowledgeable instructors. The environment is very welcoming and everyone is…read morefriendly! I liked that the instructors really pay attention to your movements to prevent injuries. I had a great experience at this place

Sarah's classes have had an incredible impact! She is an outstanding teacher who really knows her…read morestuff. She has a gentle approach and shows adaptations for whatever level you happen to be. Sarah is an amazing communicator, giving clear directions with examples that really work! I especially love her yoga classes. In fact, I have now been attending regularly for almost two years. My posture is better. My outlook is better, even during a pandemic. And I look forward to every class and its unique blend of time for the body, mind and spirit. I know it sounds like I am exaggerating, but Sarah is simply the best.

Sarah is a wonderful teacher and coach! She pushes you in all the right ways to finish classes…read morefeeling accomplished and just tired enough!

I had an opportunity this week to have a private Pilates session with Amy. It was such a great…read moreexperience! The studio is beautiful and clean, Amy is knowledgeable and in general great to work with. I am definitely a beginner at Pilates but she worked with me on form and explaining what I should be feeling during each move. I left feeling amazing. Highly recommend this studio.

Inclusive, judgment-free, uplifting, and safe environment for people of all shapes, sizes and…read morebackgrounds. Amy is one of the nicest people I've ever met and I have enjoyed every class at The Centered Body that I've taken. I am by no means a fitness person and am in terrible shape; I was very nervous to take exercise classes in public (I usually just ride my peloton bike at home) but I immediately felt at ease by both Amy and the environment of her business. If you are thinking about trying Pilates but are feeling a little nervous - I highly recommend this place. I haven't been able to get myself in the habit of regular exercise most of my adult life until now; I really do look forward to these classes both for the physical aspect, but also for the social!

Hip, hot, happening.... But, enough about me. Jenna is the best coach here. She is professional,…read moreknowledgeable, and personable. She is the best!

I was never the fitness type and going to a gym always intimidated me. But not Orangetheory! I love…read morethis gym. The coaches are great and really motivating, the front desk is awesome, and its really motivating going to class and seeing the same faces, all ages and all sizes, with the same goal- to be strong and healthy! And I can't forget to mention the music...they have great playlists and it sets the perfect tone for sweating out those daily frustrations! If you're on the fence about joining, just take that first step and take a free class. You'll love it!

So I joined MAC after several "post-COVID" years of relative inactivity, which resulted in excess…read moreweight and loss of strength, and am I glad I did! I joined after reading reviews and receiving local recommendations. While I've only been a member for two months, I can tell this gym will make a difference. After having experienced a gym or two (or ten) in my time, this is a totally different and individualized experience. To ensure i get off to a good start, and to make myself accountable, I engaged Ben (owner) for training, and he is great. Ben "meets you where you are" and doesn't use a one size fits all approach to training. No two sessions are the same, not to say there is repetition so that I can learn, but he is really trying to learn about my and my capabilities. He also takes the extra effort, on days that I go to the gym without scheduling training, to have a routine written out on white board for me to follow - and even those are unique sessions. I can tell that this gym, and Ben's training will make a difference in my longterm health! Still working up the courage to join the "boot camp" classes, but even those have participants of all levels and each exercise is adjustable to your ability.

I really like Martinez Athletic Club. They have all the equipment needed for a complete workout and…read moreBen is a great trainer, if you want one on one training. I've had three personal training sessions so far and feel the difference in my balance and overall fitness. I enjoyed other clubs i have tried: Bay Club WC, YMCA PH, But the classes and personal trainers were not a good fit. MAC/Ben creates workouts to address your specific goals! And he's a good conversationalist!

my wife and I have been a client of Coach D who is our personal trainer for the last 1.5 years. He…read moreis great at what he has us do to push ourselves in a way that we would not be able to do on our own. Coach keeps a positive vibe in his classes and pushes you when it is necessary. He is calm and very patient as well. My wife and appreciate how he cares for each of his client. Always asks how are your feeling personally, and shows a genuine concern just your everyday life in general. One of the best thing is that he keeps us all on our toes and implements new exercises in our sessions to keep it fresh. With all that said. Coach D. is awesome!! He is a benefit to City Sports and they should be lucky to have him as an employee. Craig and Robin Zanoli

I'm just going to settle on 3 stars here, an average of all my experiences. Long story short, if…read moreyou go to the ER while you are here or shortly after, you have to immediately return with a copy of a doctor's note or email it. You need to do this asap and specify freezes on all services. If you have Kids Klub, END IT. I went to Vivian who was there the last time I had an ER visit a couple years ago: this past December, I was injured again suddenly on site during a training appointment (due to my body/health situation, not my trainer or an exercise injury) and I let her know I was getting a ride to the ER this time instead of an ambulance, since it was a was a touch less urgent. She was responsive this day and seemed to enter the freezes correctly. I dropped off the first note 2 days later to support a freeze for a couple months since a major surgery would get scheduled. I was told I had an 8" growth and cancer in my blood and had to wait the entire winter holidays for further info until doctors were back in the hospital. A few weeks later the billing began... I called Vivian and mentioned my bank was informed of my condition and knew to not pay the bills until a certain date. She laughed and said I'd be billed later anyways. I felt like "I have cancer again, I could die this time with this huge growth. She's laughing at me." I know it was not personal, but forgive me, I'll never forget the feeling of thinking I might die and getting this is the response while asking for help. My health is poor after surviving breast cancer treatments in 2020 and they wrecked parts of my body but eradicated an aggressive form of breast cancer. I don't want to go into how bad the type is, but the odds are very bad with that type and they use the highest doses of their most aggressive chemo to eradicate the cancer. That's why I struggle and have gone to the ER twice in a couple years. But working out improves my condition, so it's essential. I'm so glad I found out a few days later that the current ER test was a misdiagnosis. I eventually received a big surgery, recovered and called in to sort out the bills that were waiting for me. Because I was experienced in navigating the disorganized billing practices, it was a smaller bill this time. I reached a teleservice rep who had her manager Mark look into it and it was fixed after 3 phone calls for a full refund. I know it's not personal. But I've decided that clearly this is not customer service at all. This is just workers, protecting themselves and the company and you just have to advocate super quick, do the footwork and calls and take notes, document, stay on it, trust nothing, stay positive and confirm and be persistent. Most businesses exhibit hospitality and customer service at an average level. Often if a medical incident occurs you'll get a compassionate response and excellent customer care. Not here, you will get compassion at first and solutions that fall through. Then they will lose confidence and be strained but still attempt to help. Eventually, it requires an escalation and manager intervention to correct the situation. The in-gym customer service experience will be good about situational things like everyday interactions. But if your issue has ANYTHING to do with billing, there is no safety net no matter how serious your medical situation. Had I only had a normal membership instead of a training membership too, I probably could have just canceled or never been the wiser. I'm actually hopeful no one ever has to experience this zone that they are weak at. But if you do, stay flexible, positive, and stay on it. Good luck and good health! I saw billing fees,