This gym is pretty basic. It has all the componenets needed for a work out with zero frills. There…read moreis a reason its so cheap, as far as the monthly fees are concerned. They don't have a separate room like most gyms have for you to go in and work out semi-private workout, they do not offer any classes and the bathrooms feel dirty. Not dirty as in, trash all over the place but dirty as in it needs to be disinfected. It would be a plus if at least one channel on the 10 TV's was for females. Its always sports, news and what looked like cop shows. Some reality , comedy or trash tv would have been great on at LEAST ONE tv, there was never anything remotely interesting (to me) on any of them and sometimes I like to zone out on a show while I'm doing cardio. It seems the rules are a little inconsistent, and are based on who's working. The third time I went to work out, I was told it's mandatory that they take my photo however the friend that I work out with was never asked to take her photo. I didn't want to take a photo on that particular day and was told that I had to if I wanted to work out. Each time we've gone back, they have never once asked her or made it clear that it's "mandatory that she has a photo on file" making me feel singled out, which I'm not cool with. As far as I know, they already had a copy of my drivers license from when I signed up so why did they need an additional photo of me? It gave me the ick so... that was the last month of membership. Parking was kind of a joke as well, depending on time of day but, most of the time I would sit around and wait for someone to leave that was parked near the front because I was weirded out parking too far away from the door (if I went to the gym solo and it was dark). About the operating hours: It would also be nice if they were 24 hours, which I believe they were previously but have since changed and are now inconveniently only open until 10 on Friday and 7 on Saturday. It seems that they would keep their open hours a lot later especially on the weekends. You get what you pay for or, in this case what you dont pay for, its CHEAP for a reason.

This mediocre gym went just now (June 2026) from "meh" to the worst in town…read more The machines have almost always been busy - especially since SO many of the members sit and sit and sit... between sets while they just stare at their f'ing phones. :-( Over the past two days they REMOVED about 1/4 to 1/2 of the cardio machines (treadmills and bikes) and about 20% of the resistance machines. WTF, Planet Sh*tness!? This is MUCH, much worse! I've been going there for 4 1/2 years, but I am cancelling my monthly payment today and never, ever going here again.

Good: This facility has some of the best machines for every muscle group. They did an outstanding…read morejob in the glute room (only suggestion would be on the next plate purchase, I would buy something other than bumper plates as they're a **** to handle). Infrared and cryotherapy options. Parking always available. Staff are friendly and I like the overall promotion of a positive and Godly lifestyle. Bad: LACK OF CLIMATE CONTROL. In the summer, a majority of the rooms are HOT especially in the locker rooms. Personally, I don't like feeling like I did my entire workout in a sauna. There a very few rooms that are climate controlled or cool in general. Cleanliness: Overall lacking here. You can come in at night and see the same trash or mess in the morning. It's obvious restrooms are not cleaned nightly or daily. Look at the TVs and windows you can see inch thick dust. There are also really bad sewer gases coming up from the plumbing in the restrooms. Equipment sanitization is some type of disinfectant and a microfiber rag. I find this to be really disgusting. Imagine wiping your sweat (+ multiple other people) with a rag and then going to clean the equipment with that same rag, GROSS. Lastly, pool/hot tub, sauna and showers look ehhhh. Ripped treads and random stoppages on the treadmills, duct tape carpet patches, and lighting outages adding to an already dark environment. Definitely some room for improvement here 3/5.

This gym has a lot of good equipment and spaces for athletic training. Also a lot of good resources…read morefor recovery.

This is my second time attending the Core. I had tried it out 18 years ago. I've been going now for…read morea year and a half. There's definitely a difference between times. I am absolutely loving the programming! They combine strength, cardio and mobility work. I love the variety of exercises so I never get bored. My body feels great and is improving all the time. I love how they're focused on the overall person. They care about injury prevention and accommodating your individual needs. It's truly been an enjoyable fitness experience. They have multiple different workouts to choose from so you can find the right challenge for your body. The coaches are friendly and engaged. I'm really enjoying the format of the workout. There is no official class start time. Your workout begins when you arrive. This has been critical to my success. I've always struggled with being there at the exact same time. In other gyms, I'd show up late and miss the warm up or the strength and get less of a workout. Here I get my full workout whenever I arrive. I also enjoy the community of this gym. Everyone who works out here is very welcoming and friendly. There are definitely those who show up at consistent times. And if you show up at the same time as someone else you get to workout together. The great thing about the natural staggering of people working out is you never seem to have to wait for equipment. Bonus, if you're a pickball player, sports athlete or have strength goals, they will program specific workouts to help you reach your goals. I highly recommend this place. Give it a couple weeks and you'll really see the difference.

Best kept secret in Chico…read more I really don't want to post this because I would love to keep it a secret, but the core is the best gym experience I've ever had and I want others to experience it. Don't wait, don't hum and haw, at least go try it out. Personal trainer-like experience Group-training accountability Focus on fundamentals first With the ability to grow, widen or specialize Versatile training styles from cardio and strength from body weight through bands, machines and free weights I really can't say enough. Steve and Zane and the rest of the trainers get to know you, your goals, how you work and figure out what to apply to make you successful and grow to your potential and beyond. And you know what, you miss a few days, no pressure, reset and get back at it. Need something extra, just ask. I also love the community they build around them with all the members, it's like "Cheers" but for a gym. Motivation, accountability, networking, connection to the broader community, sense of belonging....it's an unexpected benefit. Young and old, men and women, everyone's included and contributes. And for those looking for a pool, or tvs for endless cardio, I suggest you at least go try it. I think you'll find if anything it's complementary or where you'll migrate to. I initially missed my audio books and TV and Peloton but realized how much I was missing out on actually getting results.

Seriously the best gym I've ever been to! I love the family like style vibe, the owner is very…read moregenerous and awesome, and I feel comfortable with the people that go! I go almost everyday with my sisters to attend kickboxing, cardio stile fitness (which I have never felt so good ever in my life) I just recently came out of college soccer and because of Jake, I didn't loose my fitness. In fact I am better then I was before! Highly recommend !

I've gone to this gym for last 2 years & Jake, the owner, is super motivating and has always helped…read moreme reach my fitness goals. In January the goal I set was weight loss and I have lost 27 pounds & feel in the best shape of my life. The atmosphere of Freestyle Fitness is unlike any other gym I've been to before. There is plenty of class variety (including mma/striking, strength training, grappling, etc.), small classes, and very inclusive. He trains for functionality & health, and will be sure to push you along the way. I couldn't give any higher of a recommendation to Freestyle Fitness & Jake!

This is one of my favorite anytime fitness gyms! I've lived in many different cities and this is an…read moreexcellent anytime. They have all of the equipment you'd need and still plenty of areas for free weights/stretching etc. So glad they have a booty builder hip thrust machine - game changer and super uncommon among anytimes. Everyone I've talked to working here has always been super helpful and kind.

It's still my favorite gym in Chico. I left for a few months for reasons not connected to this…read moregym's excellence. I'm back and happier than ever. The machines are in a convenient order for working various body parts together (i.e., leg day, bi's and tri's day, etc.), and they are marked with what body part is worked on each machine. They have trainers on staff. The other patrons are nice and/or they mind their own business. There's plenty of parking.

Awesome gym. The speak easy is great. The only thing I'd recommend or suggest is that they get…read moreback the 2 level seating in the sauna. The air temp has changed drastically since they got rid of it.

IMF is clean and all their equipment is in good working order. Class selection and instructors are…read moregood. Lap pool is great

I was in town for a long weekend in Chico and was looking for a gym to drop into. Overall it was a…read moregood spot, here are some of my thoughts... Pros - Ample parking, free WiFi, huge locker rooms with an awesome steam room, free towel use, fairly well laid out with a good variety of equipment, high quality treadmills, indoor basketball court, a great pool & hot tub, onsite cafe and childcare, large group class areas, and day/week drop in options. Cons - Outdated decor, not many sanitation stations/wipes for equipment, benches in the weight area needed to be replaced, some of the equipment was pretty worn, and the front desk staff could have been more friendly. As a drop in, having never been there no one offered to give me a quick lay of the land. And I had to ask how the lockers worked after I got back to the locker room (obviously this is a thing because they had a sample locker door at the desk to instruct people on how to use them). Even having a map for visual upfront for someone to walk me through would be helpful. I'd visit this spot again, overall a good experience.

You can tell everything you need to know about a business by how it responds to negative reviews…read more And the way in which Chico Sports Club made false statements about me without knowing who I am, questioned my email handle as if I don't have a right to privacy, and then demanded that I had no right to say they were disrespectful, tells you everything you need to know about the character of this business. Poor character. Bad manners. Rude people. Bullies. Chico Sports Club is a poorly-owned and poorly-managed gym. Not sure why Chico Sports club cares what my email handle is. Also no threats were made, no intimidation, so that is a defamatory statement by Chico Sports Club, and they are subject to a lawsuit over making false statements in response to a review. And I have every right to say a business is disrespectful if they are disrespectful. That's called freedom of speech, and as a veteran of the Armed Forces, I will use my 1st Amendment Right to call out disrespectful businesses. Don't ever give these people a cent. They are unsound. My review was well-written and objective. Chico Sports Club's response was unhinged, insulting, and defensive of their bad behavior. The front desk staff and personal trainers are the only reason why this place is still in business. It certainly isn't because it is being run by a competent owner or managers. Every time I went, at least one machine I wanted to use was out of use, often times for long periods. Days, sometimes a week or more. Sometimes weeks. The steam room had issues on a few occasions. The banister in the exercise pool was broken for a long period of time. The main lap pool is shared with various groups, so the few lanes that are available, are being rented out to outside groups every day for several hours a day. They leave one or two lanes for the members I think. But that's not a lot when you have regular gym members using the pool and outside groups splitting about six lanes. The pool itself is in terrible condition. I don't think it's ever been redone. I often found things like bandaids, large bugs of various kinds, cement chips from the pool bottom. Etc. And, if you pushback against Chico Sports Club raising member prices and fees, they cancel your membership and blacklist you. Doesn't matter if you're a disabled veteran. Another 1st Class business in Chico. Chico Sports Club is disrespectful to disabled veterans.

I've been going to this gym for about 6 months, and am loving it! The trainers are knowledgeable…read moreand friendly. They are great about knowing your limitations and supporting you in your goals. I also love that I am supporting a small, veteran owned business!

When I turned 50 I decided I needed to start exercising more. I clicked on a 6 week challenge that…read morecame across my FB feed. I then went in and met with Taylor. I signed up for the challenge to make sure I liked the gym and I would actually go. I'm not a gym guy. In fact, I hated the gym. It was always an intimidating place. I never knew what to do and had no idea if I was doing things right. So, with past memberships I'd do to the gym do a couple exercises then run on the treadmill then leave. Then after a month get bored and never go back. Creeds model is different. They have small classes up to about 8 people. I go the same time every day. I have met great people in my class/time-slot that I enjoy seeing every day. I'm an introvert so it's just enough socializing to feel like I'm part of a group. But not so much that I'm uncomfortable. Taylor programs us for the month. 3 days a week is strength and 2 for cardio. He or another trainer is there to make sure you have good form and provide motivation. I am a lot stronger and healthier now than when I started. Probably stronger than I have been in 20 years. Since joining I have had both my shoulders and my knee fixed. Taylor was able to work in exercises to help me recover and strengthen those areas. If you're trying to find a gym where you have a sense of belonging, get personal training/coaching to get healthy this is the place.

I have been a member of KaiaFIT for 3 years now. it has kept me coming back day after day, which…read moreisn't easy when it comes to joining a gym. The Kaia community is an embracing and inviting one with lots of fun nuances that keep it from ever getting boring or routine. The diversity of classes and their straight forward approach really works for my schedule! I would recommend Kaia for any womanlooking to get fit! it's worth the money and time!

The program in Chico is brand new, maybe about 6 months. Classes are held in an uninsulated…read morewarehouse space on Hegan Lane. Equipment consists of a dozen yoga mats, some strength bands, a half dozen kettle bells taped to look like purses, and chin-up bars. The gym does not have bathroom facilities such as showers, but it does have a water cooler. I can understand and even overlook the spartan conditions considering that it's such a fledgling program. However the uninsulated building is a problem. Remember the scene from Rocky where Stallone exercises inside a meat locker punching away at a side of beef? Conditions inside the gym in the mornings aren't that far off! Don't get me wrong, I'm no wimp. Heck, I just got back from a winter camping trip over New Years where I endured freezing temperatures for just under a week. The problem with the gym is the combination of sweating and cold combined; it's just not good. Obviously having just joined, I have no idea what summers are like, but I can't image they are pleasant in Chico's triple digit heat! The other limitation of the gym are its hours. Kaia FIT holds four classes a day, and that is it. Unless a class is being held, the gym is not open for members to exercise. This is far from being a full service fitness facility, and considering what you pay, it isn't a great deal. The one feature Kaia does provide is a single sex environment; men are not allowed. But unless you really have issues exercising in mixed company, I would take my money elsewhere. If honest local poster like me are getting their reviews scrubbed from Yelp, I wouldn't trust them.