I started training with Melanie November of 2016. After one of previous personal trainers left…read moreBakar Fitness I tried a few people before finding Melanie. Melanie's profile caught my eye on the website of Bakar fitness. I have always been on the petite side naturally and one of my goals was to be able to gain muscle and be strong. I never thought it was possible for me to be very strong being a 5'3 and naturally skinny person. Melanie definitely proved me wrong! My proudest moment was when I was able to deadlift 185lbs (I was myself 107lbs). While the number of pounds gained/lost definitely shows progress and reflects great milestones in one's personal health journey, training with Melanie has helped me look at health beyond numbers. Training with Melanie has had cascading positive effects in my life. I have become more disciplined when it comes to my health which in turn has improved my diet, reduced my anxiety, helped with my insomnia. Melanie is definitely unique in her approach. I have had several trainers where training means 1 hour of working out with them every week. Melanie is not your average trainer. She cares deeply about her clients and goes above and beyond for them. Outside of our 1 hour of training, to give an example of how Melanie came through as a coach for me - She gave me a nutritional program and kept me accountable. I broke my wrist from a bike ride; Mel helped me train my lower body in isolation for multiple months which helped me stay healthy physically and emotionally. I also had a shoulder surgery from a sports injury. I experienced a lot of atrophy and stiffness after the surgery. Melanie has supported me over the last 2 years to build back my strength and range of motion. I can do pull ups again! I have gained a lot of strength and muscle with her programs. Melanie is not a trainer that just cares about the number of pounds dropped/gained or to just get you high numbers for squats or deadlifts. She is very cognizant of injuries, she puts a lot of focus on conditioning and stretching and taking care of your body like it is a temple.She is extremely educated about anatomy. These qualities differentiates Melanie's programs from just another personal training experience. People often think having a personal trainer is not worth the money. Why pay someone when you can google exercises/programs. Having done my share of googling programs and investing in a personal trainer like Melanie, I can definitely say I am better off with Melanie. I look at health differently now and investing in having an expert like Melanie has definitely been the right choice and the returns have been more than worth it.

Coach Melanie is da best (I live in Hawaii now)! Whether in person or virtual she is amazing!…read more Always supporting and helping you progress to meet your fitness, health and wellness goals! She is knowledgeable, non judgmental, kind and tailors the training for me! She always takes into account my aches , pains, post surgical condition, schedule, events, nutrition - you name it - Coach Melanie has always made adjustments that help me in my journey. I am so impressed by her! I met Coach Melanie at the UCSF Bakar Fitness Center when I barely exercised after a cervical spine surgery years ago. I was having back and nerve pain and I hadn't done a triathlon or run in eons, couldn't do a push-up and didn't exercise regularly. After working with Coach Melanie I strength train consistently ( super important for us all!), completed the sprint distance Honolulu triathlon, a couple of 10k's and few metric century rides and am on my way to more! My goal is to one day complete the iron- person distance tri and if anyone can help me get there it's Coach Melanie. We talk over nutrition I even meal prep now - not something I did before. I've had a few trainers over the years but Coach Melanie is the absolute best! I also really respect her values and am impressed by her own health, wellness and fitness journey. She's a fantastic person! Start training with Coach Melanie now to progress in your journey - no matter your level. You'll not regret it

I like it, it's even better when you have some friends to go with. I've been going for like three…read moreyears now I think I wish I had a sauna, but besides that I think it's good.

I dropped in for a workout here because my kids were at a camp for the Hops, held at Ron Tonkin…read morestadium. I was surprised at how small the gym was, it's kind of like a shotgun house, a long corridor. I didn't think that the ceiling was all that high either. But it is so nice and clean!! The staff and management who I spoke to at the desk were all incredibly friendly and kind. The only TRUE negative for me is that while I've got a broken arm, I can only do cardio. And they don't have ARC trainers at this location. They also have Matrix equipment, which I don't like. My home PF has Life Fitness and I like and prefer those machines. But it's got all you need, like all the PF locations, and it's CLEAN!!!

Update: Turk was able to remove my google review, which is a shame. He claimed to have also done…read moreblood tests for his competitors before and after prep, but that was not the case for me.

3 months ago, I challenged myself to do something totally crazy - attempt something no one who…read moreknows me would expect - something that, quite frankly, seemed scary to me. I got a personal trainer. With two little ones, I decided it's time I get healthier. But, what do I know about fitness?! From day 1 - I was put at ease by Nick. He met with me, talked to me about my goals and discussed what sort of options were available to me. He never once made me feel like it was a hard sell - more, he was here to answer my questions and encourage me. Most importantly, he assured me that this wasn't going to be something that was going to drive me away. The team was going to work with me at my pace. I decided I'd go three mornings a week - totally crazy, right?! Now, I work with Vince three early mornings a week. Vince is awesome! He's fun to work with, super knowledgeable - always taking the time to explain things to me. And, most importantly, he's encouraging. I'm nowhere NEAR as advanced as some of the people I see, but Vince makes me feel like I have a place there. Just a few months ago, I would have NEVER thought you'd EVER find me in a gym. Now, I look forward to going!

Love Studio 45!! All the instructors are so welcoming and friendly, they are great at making sure…read moreyou're familiar with the reformer and demonstrating the moves while you go through the class. The workout is challenging, but so rewarding! I moved here from NYC and so glad I found a Pilates studio I love!

Studio and machines are kept clean and all the instructors are so friendly! Each class is always…read morechallenging for me no matter how many times I go, and it's a great workout. I find they use more resistance on the machines than other Pilates classes I've been to which is nice.

I've been working with Jaime at ATB for about six months. After an initial evaluation, Jaime slowly…read moreramped up the intensity of my sessions, tailoring and varying the workouts to meet my needs. The result: steady gains in strength, core stability, flexibility, balance and coordination. The atmosphere at ATB is friendly, positive and welcoming. Everyone I've worked out with at ATB have been encouraging and supportive. The good vibes and exercise have really improved my mental health. I strongly recommend Above The Barr for anyone who wants to positively change their physical and mental well-being.

After several years of hip, groin, shoulder and back pain I was ready to try something new. My…read moremassage therapist recommended Jaime from Above the Barr. I hadn't been to a gym in more than 10 years, but have always been physically active. Jaime immediately located the source of my issues and set me on a stretching and strengthening program that has helped me relieve my pain and get me to the strongest level I've ever felt. One of the many things that I appreciate about Jaime is the way he spends the time to teach you to do your exercises the correct way. I didn't realize that all the years that I had been working out that I was doing most of the excercises wrong. Jaime does a good job of coaching you through the exercise and then correcting you when you are slipping. Once you speak to Jamie you'll realize that he has a lot of really valuable experience in training professional athletes to the 40 year old's who need to get some exercise back in their lives. No matter your condition, he'll make you a plan to get you where you want to be. Lastly, the gym is a very comfortable environment with a lot of really wonderful people focuses on bettering their condition as well and all at different stages of fitness. He usually only has 1-3 other people working out at the same time and, even with the others there, he still provides the 1-on-1 attention you need. HIGHLY recommend paying Jaime a visit @ Above the Barr.

I love rumble boxing! The music, the atmosphere, and of course the trainers make working out a fun…read moreexperience. I'm dedicated and loving the results. Thank you rumble

Everything was amazing- while it lasted. Dec 2025 the Tanasbourne location w/o warning permanently…read moreclosed. Still haven't heard how they are going to reimburse me for classes I already paid for but couldn't use due to their abrupt closure.

I go to the 7pm classes monday through thursday from time to time and its a great workout! I like…read morethis place because of the strength and lifting focus. I hope it stays like this! Mia is a great instructor.

I do zumba, run, and do pilates regularly. I'm not at my ideal weight but would be able to do a 5K…read moreeasily. I stayed with some friends in Hillsboro recently and tried out this place with Mike (one of the trainers) -- he's super awesome, positive, motivating and challenging. I did both the circuit training as well as the Zumba Strong course with him and both were excellent. Challenging but not scary at all-- Mike is super nice! The circuit training he put together was thoughtful and smart. And I had a good kind of hurt that lasted a few days after the Zumba Strong course. If I lived there, I would go here as my gym!

This is the first gym I have consistently gone to! I've had multiple memberships before: LA…read morefitness, Crunch fitness, 24 hour fitness... And all of those cookie cutter gyms felt the same. Very superficial, poorly run, out to get your money, etc... Most members of this gym have a personal trainer. They're friendly, and I can work out here knowing that there are so many other people here learning as well! The equipment is quality, and the energy is infectious. I love this gym!

I am on month two with Peter as my personal trainer. He is also the owner of the gym and takes…read moregreat pride in the work he has put in and in each one of his clients. He helped me to establish a meal plan that actually works for me and tastes amazing. He is able to work with my existing injuries and strengthen the areas so I no longer hurt myself. In the first month alone I lost a total off 11.5 inches, and am feeling more energized than ever. The gym has an intimate feeling unlike most major gyms, and everyone in there helps you and wants you to succeed.

As a 14 year member, originally at Beaverton, transitioning to Aloha when it opened, I am extremely…read moredisappointed. When I joined, I opted for the highest level of membership, and paid annually to simplify and save money. My member ship being 2 days from expiring, I went in to renew. I was informed that my grandfathered rate was no longer being honored by the new ownership, and the rate was increased by 80%. This is bad enough, but they have actually decreased benefits since taking over. Over the years, I've brought in multiple other members, including my wife, neighbors, and customers. After this last interaction, I can not in good faith recommend them to anyone.

I've been coming here for about three weeks now, and I honestly don't understand all the negative…read morereviews. For an entry-level gym, I think it's great! The staff is always friendly, the facility is clean, and I love the classes. There's a class every day of the week that fits perfectly with my schedule.

I see there's some negative comments here, but here's a positive one. I've started going to this…read moregym for a couple months and the staff is very kind there. The guy that fixes and does maintenance is very sweet. The only thing I would say, which is something 24 is not fault for is the fact that people spit their gum outside in the front. I don't know why people do this, but it's not cool. They also provide paper towels and sanitizer, which is really nice. I do wish more people cleaned up after they are done with the equipment though! I enjoy working out there!!

I belonged to 24 hour fitness before Covid and I have since started going to a community center…read moregym. Since 24HF has senior fitness classes on the days that my community center doesn't, I decided to go. I'm older and use the One Pass that comes with Medicare Insurance. When I approached the classroom where the senior fitness classes are taught, I was appalled at how crowded it was. There were at least 50 people in the room, possibly more. There wasn't enough room to move around without smacking the person next to you. I told The downstairs person (who was working alone and running all over the gym doing other duties). He told me that they are allowed 60 people in that class. I asked if they check to make sure every person is reserved? And they don't. Yes, I get my membership for free. But before Covid I paid around $700/a year for my membership and that would really piss me off to try to go to a class that was not being managed as far as reservations and overcrowding go. I think I'm going to look into a different gym for my extra workout workouts.