Hard to explain, but you get what you pay for. Always packed, poor etiquette everywhere you look,…read morefar too many cardio machines when they could easily use more weight machines. The worst part is this place is supposed to be 24 hours like other others in the chain but for some odd reason it is not which is super inconvenient. But again you get what you pay for so for $30 can I really complain? Shout out to Wes at the front desk one of the only people that actually has a personality and makes you feel welcome.

It's fine. People…read moreare constantly cleaning. The people working there are friendly. There's plenty of machines but few free weights. Especially if you want to squat without a smith machine. I was going at 5:30am and it is surprisingly busy, didn't go any other times but can imagine it doesn't get better. For 10 bucks, if you need a place to work out, it's likely the best of what you can get for the $$$.

This gym is great! The atmosphere is supportive and intentional, everyone is working to improve…read morethemself. Trainer Jacob K is amazing and elevated my relationship with fitness!

If you don't mind keeping your opinions to yourself, being ignored unless you drink the liquid and…read moreeat the powder, then it's your place. If all you want to do is lift weights, and that is your definition of healthy. If you don't mind a place that doesn't mind offending you and you don't have kids of any age, this is your place The Owners operate on the Golden rule: he who owns the gold makes the rules.

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.

Recently just went a few times with my husband. Blown away at this gym! So many workout sections…read more The speak easy section really takes the show. With how much upgrades they seem to be doing I won't be surprised if the whole gym is up to this level soon. I do wish they had a cold plunge. Will be getting a membership soon once our baby is a little older and I can put him in the daycare there

Love the Spin Classes. The instructors are very helpful. The daycare is amazing. This place has…read moreit all.

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.

Working out here and working here has become a place I look forward to coming to. The management…read moreand members have become like family to me. I recommend this place to my friends and family because the facilities, equipment, classes and atmosphere create a welcoming place to belong.

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.