I continue to be so beyond grateful for this place, their instructors, the leadership team and…read moretheir care for each person who walks through the doors. It's amazing to see how this small business has grown over the years under the leadership of the incredible owner! I love hearing people's stories, so if you get to try this studio, share your story with me!

This studio used to feel really special, but as it's grown, classes have become uncomfortably…read morepacked. With columns blocking the view + overcrowded space, getting a decent spot can feel competitive, which is a space issue that contributes to increasing tension between members. Lately, some of the messaging around space feels like it's putting the burden on clients, which can come off as frustrating or unintentionally shaming. I get that it's a tough room to manage--but there are better ways to handle it. The minute a business starts treating its clientele as gnats or 'entitled problems', is the moment that the heart of the business begins to weaken. Simple fixes like rotating rows each song, clearer spacing markers on the floor, or more instructor movement (use all mirrors!) could make a big difference. Even having a place up front just for newbies could be a positive way to address this vs making clients feel blamed for environmental and system barriers. There's still a lot to love here--I just hope the studio can hold onto the supportive, growth-oriented culture it's known for.

Love Mighty Pilates! Super clean, well equipped, with friendly instructors/staff, and a clean…read morebathroom with lockers. I've taken a foundations class and a regular class here with two different instructors and they were all great. Randomly, I really enjoy the mints they have at the front desk (mint lifesavers... haven't had those in forever!). The only tricky thing about this studio is street parking can be a little rough, especially first Fridays and I think second (?) Tuesdays during street cleaning. Be sure to come a little early so you can find a spot and walk over!

Mighty Pilates is hands down my favorite pilates studio in Berkeley. The space was so well done…read morewith the high ceilings & amazing natural sunlight which made it more enjoyable for those early morning workouts. I've tried multiple instructors & all were thorough & helpful. I especially loved cardio pilates to add a unique twist to the typical reformer workouts. The facility has a water machine if you ever need a refill or forgot to bring your bottle. The bathroom has lockers but they also have a shoe rack where you can store your items. Parking in the area is easy, for free parking, just park in the neighborhoods which are around the corner. Location is great especially if you are needing a coffee or smoothie post pilates class. Overall, I really love Mighty and hope they expand into the peninsula!

Highly recommend this Berkeley bar method. Just finished first month trial (discounted!), coming…read moreback from a long knee injury and being very out of shape. Every instructor has been great at offering modifications to challenge the advanced folks, as well as support very-beginner. The range of ages, bodies, and abilities feels inclusive. Found the deals offered to be really fair and flexible, especially the unlimited month passes. App is easy to navigate for class sign up. Have been to every format of group fitness there is and this is a GREAT studio.

There are some good classes here. I felt singled out a lot by the front desk staff a bit and they…read moredidn't seem to remember me, and also couple of teachers, but also there are some amazing ones too! Something to be aware of -- if you purchase a set of classes they expire after 6 months. I unfortunately suffered an injury after buy classes in September, and upon feeling ready to return this week, found that my remaining 3 class credits were expired by only a couple of weeks. It's the rules, and I understand that, but just be aware so you don't get in the same situation!

Javier is a beast! Can a workout also be cathartic soul cleansing? It can here, seriously though…read morehe's very good, nice calisthenics group class.

Over 10 years now! Still training at HHF x 5 classes each week ranging from Core, Bosu to Spin…read more I used to be at a self-training studio that had timed circuits with a repetitive bell to move you to the next machine, or person waiting at your machine - that studio was not be a good fit for me. The high energy intense workouts that challenge me physically and mentally are at HHF. Over the past decade, we know each other's names, support one another in/out of class, and encourage one another to be at the next class. No class is the same!

Love the studio so much! Sindhu is a fun and professional young woman and she's turned BDC into…read moresomething so exciting. Classes here are

From the owner: Bollywood Dance Central offers Bollywood, Bhangra, Semi-Classical, and Bolly Cardio classes for all…read moreage and dance levels! Our goal is to instill discipline within Bollywood dance and encourage our students to commit to their craft. Becoming a GREAT dancer takes consistency, time, and commitment. As an academy, we truly challenge every single student to go above and beyond. Our goal is to bring a higher level dancing to communities across the United States. We are currently in 5 cities and 3 states. Our BDC family is only as strong as it is with our dedicated parents, instructors, and managers.

I've been a member for quite a few years and experienced many trainers. Mijoia Finley ranks among…read morethe top I've worked with. Trainers and me need to have rapport and established a relationship to become partners. Mijoia and I clicked. She understands measurable goals and how to direct me to achieve them. I look forward to seeing Mijoia on a regular schedule!

Three months ago I cancelled my membership for a few reasons: 1) job change, 2) training structure…read morelimitations (have to follow their program/can't bring in outside trainer), 3) only one class that I find useful; and after an injury 4) not going often enough to justify the cost. After speaking with someone over the phone I was told, no problem, we will remove your card from the account and you will no longer be charged. Within two weeks, I was charged again. I emailed and was told I would be refunded. Nearly three months later, still no refund, and I'm still being told that they are waiting for help from management.

My first visit here with the daughters who absolutely love the workout and instructors…read more A very nice studio, Janice is encouraging, patient and very helpful in ensuring proper technique. Make no mistake, this is a workout! You work parts of your body that you didn't know could do the moves here. Very good for you body and soul!

I LOVE everything about XCORE. I signed up for their unlimited newbie special and I strongly…read morerecommend getting this membership if you're first starting out as you get to experience different instructors and take both xBurn and xClimb classes. They have so much availability (morning, noon, evening) on their schedule making it easy to schedule out my weeks ahead of time. The instructors genuinely care that you're having fun, enjoying the moves, and feel comfortable in your body. It's a challenge, but they will push you! I've taken a couple of their xClimb classes and oh my, that is SUCH a workout. Great music and you feel amazing after class. Parking has been pretty easy at this location! Sometimes there are events at the chapel down the street making it difficult to find parking, but that's quite rare in my opinion. Overall, I'm super grateful to have found this studio and community. I cannot wait to explore the other studios & instructors throughout the Bay!

Super friendly and welcoming fitness continuity from the staff. The trainer to the work out…read moremembers. Jayson our trainer was great. Encouraging and very helpful We had a great time. My husband Shand jesse loves it and goes almost every day.

I waited a couple of months before I created a review so I could try the different classes and my…read moreconclusion is: This place offers one of the best workouts I've ever had! I like it so much I recently upgraded my membership from elite to premier, which gives me unlimited classes!!! The coaches here are awesome and keep you motivated, supported and challenged! The front desk staff are always helpful and super nice! You can even try it out if you like ... they give you one free class so you can check it out and see if it's for you but believe me if you're a jock like me, you're gonna come back! I highly recommend this place!

Grassroots is a fantastic crossfit gym. I'm a middle-age woman who didn't touch a barbell until I…read morewas 50 and have done crossfit in several different gyms over the past 5 years. Grassroots is the best gym by far. The warm up and stretches are given the time they deserve and the coaches are always happy to suggest modifications based on my abilities. The other members of the gym are very welcoming and everyone is there to have a good time while getting fit. I highly recommend this gym!

Grassroots as a gym has some incredible coaches, and more class times that it offers than the other…read moregyms nearby. I've been with them for about a year now, and I love that there are some REALLY elite athletes; people that compete nationally or even have kettlebell world record, but they're all very kind and relatable. It's not that "you have to worship the top performer" attitude that some gyms have with their top athlete. Patrick has really changed the way I lift, and I've improved all my lifts by a significant margin after coming to GRCF. My clean and jerk went up about 90lbs, snatch up ~50lbs, and squat ~60lbs. My technique has improved greatly, and Patrick has really tailored the coaching experience to my exact body proportions instead of giving me a "one size fits all" experience. I've seen lots of members come in and start from scratch, and others come in with a significant background but there's something for everyone at GRCF. There's even strong man training and a fun community of people who are interested in all sorts of things. If you want to do a race, someone will do it with you! It's a great place to feel right at home right away. Feel free to personally message me if you want more details or in depth recommendations!

This gym is a perfect nexus for me. It's convenient to get to, it's remarkably inexpensive…read more(relative to similar gyms), and staff are friendly. The facilities are always clean and there are plenty of machines and weights for all (leg workout devices are a little sparse). Maybe not state of the art and new, but it's excellent value. As a member, you can also visit any City Sports Club in the area, and there are many!

This is a really nice physical space, I love the big windows and natural light…read more.. But omg I am too old for the misleading and covert sales attempts First of all, if having you hold a little machine with metal handles was a legit way to measure your physical fitness or cardio strength or lean muscle vs fat, I think on many decades of doctor visits I would have encountered it! This felt like 100 percent an attempt to leverage people's trust in technology and fear of the wellness industries standards too make me buy more services from this gym. Did I mention I'm too old to have a young man and his machine tell me about my body and health goals? They told me when I joined i would get a free personal training session that would tell me how to use machines ( i expressed repeatedly that i don't need help with goal setting, good on that, thanks!) Instead the supposed personal training session was an elaborate sales pitch. Did I mention I'm too old? The trainer had me do some exercises and I guess evaluated something but to get any details on how to use the machines, which I stated many many times was my only reason for the session , I was invited to give up more of my money and time. Luckily, I'm old, so all I wasted was about 3o minutes instead of also spending extra money or having random people with pseudo scientific machines and full in the blank worksheets make me doubt myself and my body. I'll keep coming bc working out feels good and makes me feel healthy but I'm aware I'm walking into an attempted scam every time I enter.