I'm giving this location 3 stars, unlike many other City Sports gyms, this one actually has most of…read morethe machines and equipment I need for my weekend split workouts. It's one of my preferred spots in the East Bay for the layout alone. However, the cleanliness is a major drawback. The carpets have clearly seen heavy foot traffic and are holding onto a noticeable odor--a good shampooing is overdue. More importantly, the mats are dirty; I found significant grit and grime on today before stretching(see photo). I always wipe down equipment before and after, but the level of buildup here is tough to ignore. With some better maintenance and floor care, this would easily be a 5-star gym.

I've been coming to City Sports in Hayward (off Hesperian) for about 4 years, and I'll admit--I…read moreused to agree with the one-star reviews. Machines would stay broken forever, things weren't always the cleanest, and the vibe was just "meh." But recently, things have changed a lot. Ever since Anant took over as manager, the gym feels like a whole new place. Machines are getting fixed right away, the floors and equipment look cleaner, and there's even a new Pilates setup with classes. The protein shake/snack bar is open now too, which is a nice touch. One thing that really showed the difference: when that TikTok trend went viral and people started stealing the weight machine pins, the old City Sports probably would've just let it drag on. Instead, the staff got creative, found workarounds, and had replacements quickly. Problems aren't ignored anymore--they're solved. Overall, I'm really impressed with the turnaround. Credit to Anant for raising the standard. The gym feels cared for again, and it's honestly the best it's been in years.

I started going to this gym by taking personal classes with Anthony. After a year of training with…read morehim, I built my confidence (and stamina) enough to sign up for Leo's strength and conditioning course. Five years later, I married Colin--a fellow iron warehouse weightlifter. Now we have a baby, and I'm trying to find time to get back to the gym. Even though we live in Castro Valley, we try to find time to go to Iron Warehouse because it's worth it for the community. Leo does an amazing job of uplifting people that want to get into shape--and stay in shape! Truly, he creates a community in this little garage gym. It's the kind of place where people wave hello to each other as they arrive. You get out what you put in. Get ready to sweat. :)

This place is phenomenal! I'm doing personal training here with Michael Truong and this guy knows…read morewhat he's doing. I was able to have a consultation with him to discuss my current abilities/limitations and my goals, and he designed a personalized program for me to achieve success. His credentials are on full display through his extensive knowledge on proper form, mechanics, and motion of the body. He is not intimidating, but will motivate you to give 110%. Also, his payment plans are reasonable and won't burn a hole in your wallet. Michael pushes me to be the best I can be and I have no doubt that with his support I will be able to exceed my goals. I am a big fan of the open layout here. I don't feel cramped at all and feel completely comfortable/confident with the space they provide. They also have an abundance of equipment/tools for you to not only accomplish your own fitness goals, but to explore new ones as well. There are plenty of amenities and programs they offer for your to explore; however, I have yet to experience them so my review is limited in that regard. Ultimately, this is is a wonderful facility to repeatedly lift heavy things and put them back down, and I recommend you come check it out.

I've been a member at City Sports for a while now, and I genuinely look forward to every visit. The…read morestaff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Whether you're a first-timer or a regular, they always make you feel at home. It's a small thing, but it really sets the tone. The gym itself is kept spotlessly clean, which I appreciate more than anything. The equipment is always well-maintained and in great working order, no broken machines sitting around waiting to be fixed. If you're looking for a gym where you actually enjoy showing up and getting a good workout among friendly people. City Sports is it.

This is a complaint mostly as a Waterworks parent. If you didn't know, Waterworks Aquatics uses the…read morepools of several City Sports locations to teach kids' swimming lessons. While I went to town leaving reviews for Waterworks itself, I realize the intimate culprit is City Sports. Their pool is constantly undergoing some sort of HVAC issues which leads to ongoing and almost weekly pool closures. For gym members, I assume you are hoping your gym membership includes access to a pool which means 9 out of 10 times in any given month you are dealing with a closed pool. City Sports, get your act together. Why is your pool closed so many weeks out of the year???

I had 2 disappointing trips to this City Sports location while on a work trip. I can definitely…read morevalidate what other reviewers are saying about lack of cleanliness here. It's definitely dirtier than my local City Sports in Sacramento. The worst part about this club for me is that the free weights were a complete mess. The dumb bells appear to be in random order and plates seem to be haphazardly put back as well. I got here at 5am when they open and there was an old plastic water bottle on the floor. Seems like no one is taking care of this gym. Not specific to this location, but City Sports Club needs to open earlier on the weekend. 8am is ridiculously late. Would love to see 6am or earlier Saturday and Sunday like almost every other gym does. With all of that said, this gym does have a good variety of equipment and I appreciate that City Sports has locations all over Northern California I can access.

i love city sports, the only thing is the they open until 8am on the weekends, it i'll be more…read moreconvenient if they open early.

Stopped by here for the first time as my partner had a guest pass. I've never been to Planet…read moreFitness before and wasn't sure what to expect, but once I got inside and walked down the stairs, I was amazed at all the equipment they had and how much space it took up. Plenty of television for people to enjoy while doing cardio, and lots of machines focused on other body parts are spread across the gym. I thought the place was extremely clean, the locker room had great amenities, and people were nice. I may need to rethink my 24hour membership after stepping into this place!

idk who thought to put the stairmasters anywhere but the back. makes no sense having them in front…read moreof the treadmills. i've only been to ones in MN but this is the smallest PF i've ever been to. i like that there's free parking at this one unlike in walnut creek. i kinda like the underground garage vibe of this location. doesn't really feel like i'm at a PF.

Kassandra works very hard, and has a positive attitude, and great work ethic. I like how she…read morealways has a smile when I come in.

Glad to see the assisted strength equipments looking much cleaner than before!! Also the paint…read moreupdate and better air circulation flow here. Now they just need to revamp the restrooms please. Like the ladies toilet doors won't close properly and need better cleaning. Good selection of cardio equipment.

The last time I was here was 3 years ago... What a difference! I wasn't expecting to see all the…read morechanges. It was modernized and up to date... bright and airy. The gym floor was broken up into 4 areas: cardio, functional training, free weights and weight machines and racks. The cardio area was probably the largest area. Everything I saw seemed to be in good working condition. The locker rooms were standard size for a Fitness 19 and with limited showers. The negatives are that the free weight/ weight machine area was crowded and the cardio StairMasters were filthy.

This facility is mismanaged and maintains an unwelcoming and rude environment. Specifically, there…read moreis a front-desk staff member who routinely avoids greeting arriving customers and openly disparages members within the facility. This hostile behavior is entirely unacceptable, shows a severe lack of basic politeness, and damages the company's brand image.Modern artificial intelligence systems offer better, more useful, and far more consistent customer service than the current front-desk team. To improve operations and eliminate this toxic environment, the company should completely restructure its business model to reduce overhead and human error. Transitioning to an online-only sign-up process, an automated entry gate, one competent manager, a single dedicated personal trainer, and a security guard would save the business money while completely removing hostile frontline workers from the member experience. Due to the current lack of oversight, I am taking my daily business and workout energy to a competing facility

As someone who is inexperienced in strength training, Gustavo curates such a fun and fulfilling…read morespace to learn. Highly recommend!

I fully recommended Gonz9, my cardiovascular fitness had been increased and I noticed changes in…read moremy body composition, I lose more than 10 pounds and improved muscle tone. he has the best team and perfect equipment