BFT San Ramon has completely transformed the way I train. The combination of strength training and…read moreHIIT classes is the perfect balance and I've built muscle while also getting my cardio in. The results truly speak for themselves. If you're on the fence about joining, just do it. If you want to get stronger, get fitter, and be part of a community that actually cares, BFT San Ramon is the place. Hands down the best gym I've ever been a part of!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I tried three classes at this new gym and loved it! Every class was different and a great workout…read more I signed up for the 8 classes per month membership and it has been fun. I look forward to my workouts and the 50 minutes fly by. I love the different types of classes offered and the coaches are motivating. I highly recommend BFT!

This review is long overdue. Rob, the trainer at 3Strong, has been training me on-and-off for years…read morenow and he's helped me reach goals that I previously thought were completely out-of-reach. Originally, I was a self-taught weightlifter with dreams of seeing an Arnold-type physique staring back at me in the mirror. I read Arnold's encyclopedia, I frequented all the bodybuilding websites, I read the science-y sounding articles sprinkled across the web... But eventually I realized that it was both foolish and risky to trust the wellbeing of my body to my interpretation of what was mostly bro science. These "simple" movements that weightlifters rely on (i.e. the squat and the deadlift) can lead to serious injuries if done improperly. I felt like I knew a lot, but like the saying goes, you don't know what you don't know. There are a lot of personal trainers in this area, and I wanted to find a trainer whose credentials and experience stood out from the rest. So I did a little reading up on the various personal training certifications out there, and I felt the NSCA CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) seemed to require more out of its members than did the other certification associations. For instance, the NSCA requires its candidates possess a Bachelor's degree to earn the CSCS certification, whereas the NASM-CPT certification only requires a high school diploma. So after looking around for a CSCS trainer, I stumbled on Rob's name in some trainer database. From what I could tell, a CSCS could technically have a degree in Basket Weaving and be allowed to join the organization. I saw that Rob has a Masters in Kinesiology (the study of human body movement), which demonstrated to me that this guy knows a lot more about the human body than does the average Joe. Not only that, but he had been a trainer at that point for years. Between his certifications and his experience, I felt Rob was the best choice on paper. I signed up. Rob works out of a gym with a really interesting mix of equipment. There are the requisite barbells, dumbbells, and squat racks necessary to safely perform the big compound movements (bench press, squat, deadlift), but when you get bored of those tired old exercises, there are kettlebells, gymnastic rings, Bulgarian bags, sandbags, tires... It's pretty hard to be bored! He was able to critique my form and help me execute movements with confidence. Also, he structured a personalized workout program to get me to my goal in a smarter way. And eventually, after sticking with the plan, I got to a point where I was pretty happy with the aesthetics of my body. These days, my goals are less aesthetic and more functional. For instance, I was inspired to run an ultra-marathon awhile ago. Rob helped me figure out a training plan as well as an effective race-day plan that ended up working really well. Also, I find that though I'm able to push myself pretty hard at the gym, Rob motivates me to push far past my typical limits. And to be honest, there is a certain satisfaction to exert myself to that point (and it really helps that Rob always has interesting things to talk about to distract me from the muscle fatigue). If you're looking for a trainer who has both the knowledge and the practical experience, if you're looking for a trainer who will work with you to figure out how to reach your physical goals (whether they be bodybuilding, powerlifting, or sports focused), if you're looking for a trainer who knows a million ways to push you to where you need to be - I couldn't imagine a trainer I'd recommend more highly than Rob.

I started working out at 3Strong Fitness a little over 2 years ago and I LOVE it! I couldn't be…read morehappier with the gym, the coach, the gym community and the workouts. The 3Strong workouts are a combination of strength training and cardio and they produce great results. The cardio portion gives you a total body workout and you get more concentrated workout in the strength portion. The workouts are challenging, constantly changing and Rob pushes you test your limits. Rob really keeps you motivated and helps you reach your fitness goals. The other gym members are very encouraging and supportive, and you never need to be intimidated. 3Strong is a great place for people just starting out, those looking to get back into shape and those who want to push their limits and train hard. It's also great if you are looking to train for an event like a Spartan Race, a Touch Mudder or a half marathon. You will probably also find a fellow gym member to train with and run the race with you. For me, fitness and working out always meant running or doing cardio. I thought that was the only way to burn calories, lose weight and get in shape. I had never lifted weights before and was intimidated by the thought of picking up a barbell. I had never taken a boot camp or group fitness class and I'd never heard of crossfit. I was afraid to start lifting weight because I was scared that I would bulk up, get huge and turn into one of those "meat head" weight lifters you see hanging out around the squat rack in most of your bigger gyms. None of that happened. When I first met Rob, the 3Strong trainer, I was recovering from a broken tibia, a severely torn hamstring and a 30% tear in the meniscus of my right knee. I was in a leg brace from my ankle to my thigh, had only been walking without crutches for about 3 weeks and I weighed 180lbs, about 50lbs more than I did before my injury. I had made it my goal to complete a Tough Mudder in July 2013 and I needed a gym that would help me lose the weight, help me get stronger and get me back doing all of the things I loved, like running, skiing and hiking. Rob and the gym were great. Even though I was just attending the group training classes, Rob sat down with me and got all of the specific details of my injury, my treatment and my rehab up to that point. He was so knowledgeable about the body and what was going on inside my knee, that I actually found him more helpful to listen to than my surgeon or my physical therapist. My surgeon told me that Rob and his workouts are the reason I recovered so well and didn't need surgery to repair my meniscus. Rob recognized my limits and always had another exercise, or exercise variation, ready for me to try and never made me feel like I was holding the rest of the group back or that I was inconveniencing him because I could not do something. And when it came time to race the Tough Mudder, Rob and a lot of other gym members completed the race with me. The bottom line is that I'm lucky to have found 3Strong and I'm in the best shape of my life. The group fitness classes are small, but that means you get a lot of personal attention from Rob and you never feel intimidated or out of place if you don't know a movement or need to modify an exercise. The best part is that the workouts are challenging and you get results. Rob's fitness program will help you get in shape and lose weight and I highly recommend giving it a try.

Ok buckle in and get comfy because this is gonna be a long review. I have always been a notoriously…read morelazy person that will not move unless I absolutely have to. But every few years, I'll start feeling bad about myself, sign up for a gym, and pay for it every month and go once or twice a year. So when my friend asked me if I wanted to do a trial class at OrangeTheory and I loved it and signed up, my husband was very skeptical. That was over two years ago. I'm still consistently going, minus one month where I had some health issues. Let me spill all the deets. There are three plans you can sign up for - 4 classes a month, 8 classes a month or unlimited. Let's get the cons out of the way first. If you sign up for a class and don't cancel more than 8 hours in advance, you either lose the class (if you have the 4/8 class plan) or you have to pay $14 (I think) for the unlimited plan. Honestly, this works in my favor because it's very motivating to go. They also have their own heart rate monitor that connects with their system - you can't use your own monitor. Their monitor is over $100. You don't HAVE to have it, but for me personally, this monitor gamifies the whole workout so I feel like it's a necessity. Now for the actual structure of the workout. You have different zones depending on your heart rate. The zones go from blue to green to orange to red as your heart rate increases. The orange zone is where ORANGETheory gets their name. You can ask them more about the science, I don't want to fake news you. There is a coach and then there's you and other people like you that are not the coach. There are treads, rowers, and the floor. The floor is strength - weights, resistance bands, other things. Usually, you start either on the tread or the floor and then alternate to the other halfway through the class. When you start on the floor, you warm up on the rower. On the tread, there are three categories of you - you are a power walker, jogger or runner. Then there are different levels - base pace, push and all out. Depending on this 3x3 matrix, there are windows of your pace + incline. For example, a power walker's base pace is 3.5 - 4.5 speed and 1-3% incline and their all out is the same pace with a 10% incline. A jogger's base pace would be 4.5 - 5.5 with no incline (don't quote me on these ranges). A push basically pushes you (there are ranges) and all-outs are supposed to kill you. The coach will tell you how long you need to stay in each - for example: 1 minute base, 2 minutes of push and 30 seconds of all out. And will tell you when to switch between each. These ranges are suggestions, the coaches will never call you out if you decide to take it easy some days and go lower than the range. On the floor, you choose the weights or resistance, and there is a screen showing you what workout to do and the range of reps you need to do. The coach will demonstrate the forms and walk around and fix your form if necessary. Sometimes you will go on the rower in between floor exercises. Then there are events and challenges that gamify the whole workout. There is an event called Hell Week for example around Halloween. They are more intense workouts and if you get 4 workouts in an 8 day period, you will get a shirt. These are usually $15 extra, but I always like to sign up for these. There's a workout called Capture the Flag where you and a partner are on the rower and trying to reach certain goals to capture different flags and this one always makes me feel like I"m going to die, but in a good way. There are many many others, and for the single day events, you usually get a metric so you can compare this metric to the next time the same event rolls around to see how much you've improved (or not, which is cool too) I realize it's not for everyone, but for me personally, I (and everyone else who's known me for a long time) can't believe how consistently I work out now. My husband was astounded, and to this day, my friend who dragged me to the trial class is incredibly proud of herself (which she absolutely should be). I at least recommend a trial class (hit me up so I can take you and refer you!). Even if you don't like it, it'll be such a great workout. Also, it's easy to burn 500+ calories in an hour.

Orangetheory Fitness has completely changed the way I look at workouts! Every class is packed with…read morevariety--from rowing and treadmill intervals to strength training--so it never gets boring. The music is always on point and keeps the energy up, no matter how early or late the class is. The coaches are incredible--motivating, supportive, and always ready to help you adjust your form or push just a little harder. I also love the flexibility of being able to go to any location.

I have been going to ATP Fitness for 7 mos and just love it. Before joining ATP fitness, I have…read morehardly exercised, was out of shape and never kept a check on my diet. I have neck/lower back issues as well. I was looking for a nice and quiet gym with good personal trainers who understand my fitness level, health and put me on a fitness routine based on my needs and goals. That's when I found ATP fitness and reached out to the owner Baron. He guided me very well and assigned Nick as my trainer. Nick is a fantastic personal trainer who is not only highly knowledgeable about workout routines but also with diet/ nutrition. He is very kind, patient, thorough and really cares about his clients. He makes fitness enjoyable and creates a positive and motivating workout environment. He focuses on proper form and ensures that I exercise safely and effectively. He tailors the workouts to fit my specific goals and fitness level. He also put me on a diet plan suited to my dietary needs (vegetarian) with the goal to reduce weight, lose body fat and start building muscle mass. He gives constant feedback on my progress and reviews the workout plan frequently to ensure that I am on track. He helped me with my workouts during my travel using training videos and ensured I didn't have a long break. I am seeing drastic improvement in my fitness level and have dropped quite a few sizes! This gym is like a second home to me and I highly recommend it! It has a great atmosphere where it feels welcoming and motivating, suitable for beginners or experienced gym rats alike. It has clean and well-maintained equipment. All the trainers are knowledgeable, helpful and willing to assist. Everyone is friendly and approachable here! I am looking forward to the next 6mos of training with Nick and see where I land!

Life changing! Personal Training takes on a new meaning with a highly educated fitness coach like…read moreDaniel! Achieving your fitness and weight loss goals is possible!! I am evidence that his guidance and encouragement does work! I am living my dream of a fit life now and will into the future, all thanks to working hard with Daniel for the past year on my fitness & weight goals. My big concern starting out, was finding a trainer that could guide my journey to a healthy, active life, without hurting myself in the process! He has been amazing taking the time to teach me proper form and provide the encourangment for me to reach my exercise goals and go beyond what I ever thought I could!!

Came here last week for the free trial class and I loved it! I'm currently trying out different…read moregyms/studios to see my favorites and this one is definitely one I'd love to return to! The instructor Leslie was very kind and helpful, all the people in the class were very friendly too! The wall with the mirrors and lights is beautiful. It's very clean and everyone wipes their equipment after the workout. I really felt like I had a great workout from this class both during and after. I will come back but especially to take a class with Leslie because I liked her! The pricing is a bit expensive but that isn't unusual for Pilates reformers classes. So I will likely come in on a drop in basis. Check them out! :)

I wanted to share my journey with IXM. I started doing Pilates in June 2024, primarily because I…read morehad been struggling with chronic knee and back pain. For two years, I dealt with back issues so severe that I had to wear a back brace for six hours a day. During that time, I saw a chiropractor and even had a cortisone shot to alleviate the constant tension I was living with. I also tried intense workouts like boot camps and P2P, hoping that strengthening my core and building muscle would help relieve the pain--but nothing worked. That all changed when I started Pilates. Now, six months later, I can hardly believe how far I've come. I haven't needed a back brace since the first week of Pilates. My knees feel great, and my back feels like I'm 25 again--despite being 55. Pilates has truly transformed my body and my life. This version clarifies your journey while emphasizing the positive impact Pilates has had on your health.

I've been going to D's since 2016 and feel like it's home. My favorite classes are Ivania's Tues…read moremorning strength class and Jess' Thursday evening zumba class. They're incredible instructors and make all who come feel welcome. The gym has everything you need: free weights, machines, mats etc. I can't wait to see it once renovations are complete! The new owner has taken time to consider what an ideal women's gym should have. Once, it's all finished it will look and be THE place to workout in Castro Valley. Don't hesitate to check D's out!

It's an ok gym, pretty clean for the most part with a variety of equipment but weights are not well…read moreorganized and the equipment there is visibly outdated. It would be great to see some newer equipment and additions like a Smith machine or hip thrust machine. My sister and I had an uncomfortable experience when we visited together. A trainer asked us to swipe in separately, assuming we were trying to share a membership. The way we were approached didn't feel very welcoming or respectful. It's also frustrating to see the owners opening a new Pilates studio while this location still needs updates. And honestly, for a women's-only gym, it's surprising there's no childcare option. I think that would make a big difference for many members. I prepaid for an annual membership and honestly unsure if I will renew when the time comes.

Great workouts! Great coaches! Wonderful environment! Clean and spacious workout space.read more

I've been a member at Rumble since this studio opened in 2024, and I can honestly say it's one of…read morethe best fitness decisions I've ever made. From day one, the experience has been unmatched. The trainers are awesome...motivating, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping you push past your limits while still making the workouts so much fun (even when they change the workout to make you do burpees *cough* Jaime). Between the high energy atmosphere and the infectious playlists, it's impossible to not be motivated during your workout. While the format of the classes is consistent, the workouts and muscle focus change every day in a way that keeps things challenging and never boring. The staff is always welcoming, the space is clean and well-maintained, and the vibe makes you actually look forward to working out. It is truly a community of people who support each other. Two years later and I'm still coming back 4-5x a week. That should speak for itself! I highly recommend this studio!

HAWC Gym is more than a gym it's a community, a family, and a place where you become a better…read moreversion of yourself. All ages are welcome. All fitness levels are welcome. Whether you're brand new to fitness, a parent juggling life, pregnant or postpartum, or a competitive athlete chasing podiums, this gym truly meets you where you are and helps you rise. In 2025, I hit a PR in a women's single HYROX and was on a women's elite Hyrox relay team, and I can confidently say HAWC played a huge role in that success. This gym trains HYROX first-timers alongside professional elite HYROX competitors, and somehow everyone feels supported, challenged, and motivated. There are multiple podium HYROX athletes, DEKA competitors (and podium world champion athletes), Spartan racers, and elite professional members training here, and the culture is never intimidating, it's only inspiring. HAWC is veteran-owned by Dan he shows up everyday and pours his heart and soul into his gym. HAWC gym has amazing trainers as well coach Lindsay, Dan and Doug are hands down some of the best coaches I've ever worked with. They genuinely care about your progress, your health, and your long-term success. They know how to push you safely, intelligently, and confidently. The vibe is unmatched. It's motivating, supportive, and fun. Many members are parents, incredibly strong, and encouraging. Pregnant mamas are coached with care and respect, athletes of all ages are empowered, and newcomers are welcomed with open arms. Every day I walk in, I'm pushed to be better physically, emotionally and mentally. I'm so grateful to have found HAWC Gym in San Ramon. If you're looking for a change in 2026, this is it. Show up. Have fun. Do your best. HAWC Gym will help you hit your fitness goals and become a stronger, better version of yourself. Highly recommend.

Crazy luck--Been dealing with injuries for sometime as I busted my sesamoid and more, but found…read morethis gym which was approved by my podiatrist who also trained here before. They've been awesome with my injuries, making workouts feel like rehab. Plus, the gym vibe is killer, coaches are awesomely fun, community is soooo friendly, and bonus: hubby's here too, making it our cute favorite hangout spot! - since I can't run that much, found a new tribe yay! this makes me so happy.

I haven't been there in a long time and it used to be in a really exclusive club with lots of…read morebenefits and clean facilities

I am so disappointed in the San Ramon club sport swimming facility…read more I've been coming to this facility for about four months now and it seems to be that no one focuses on the pool, It is always dirty. The water is not clean. You have sand in the bottom of the pool . It's cold the water is ocean cold. this morning when I went to the pool, it was so cold that I was not able to swim in the water. I felt that I was going to get sick what is going on and when will this get fixed?

The members are great, nice facilities, most of the coaches are fantastic and the programing is…read morehard, which I love! I did have a very negative interaction with one of the coaches, Kaylyn, which resulted in her aggressively grabbing my arm for no reason...And she still works there

This is a great gym with supportive coaches. I appreciate Dusty, as well as other coaches, for…read morebeing responsive to your skill level. I've been in group exercises where Dusty was modifying the drills as we progressed to give me the right amount of challenge but not slow down the group. Tiffany is also really helpful and easy to communicate with. Finally, the people are in the gym are friendly and easy to chat with. Definitely a great gym to be part of!