Bay Area Trainers - and especially my trainer, Paula - have made the impossible, possible! I've…read morebeen struggling with consistency since 2020, but having regular training sessions with Paula for 3 months has finally given me the motivation I need to keep going. I gained 6.5 pounds of muscle in that short time - I can feel it and see it! My energy level is up and I'm excited to exercise for the first time in years. I highly recommend!

Excellent trainer with a great new location in downtown Martinez…read more The owner, Dean Lumia is well versed on varied body types and age. As a senior I'm very impressed with his ability to work with numerous people. A positive attitude and understanding of goals certainly helps!

After my second pregnancy with twins, my body didn't bounce back the way I was used to. After two…read moreyears of trying on my own, I started to feel discouraged and began accepting that this might be my "new normal." That's when I finally reached out to Suzanne and I've never looked back. She gave me the confidence and motivation to prioritize my health so I could feel my best for my family. I looked forward to our workouts and loved the strength and energy I was gaining. Suzanne is not only a knowledgeable trainer but also someone who truly understands the needs of a busy, working mom. She met me where I was, pushed me in the right ways, and helped me feel strong again both physically and mentally. Suzanne is simply the best!

Argenal Athletics is absolutely the best! She personalizes her plans and spends time with her…read moreclients to ensure that everyone feels comfortable, encouraged and supported. I felt empowered and motivated. I would highly, highly recommend Suzanne as a personal trainer and fitness, nutrition coach!

So I joined MAC after several "post-COVID" years of relative inactivity, which resulted in excess…read moreweight and loss of strength, and am I glad I did! I joined after reading reviews and receiving local recommendations. While I've only been a member for two months, I can tell this gym will make a difference. After having experienced a gym or two (or ten) in my time, this is a totally different and individualized experience. To ensure i get off to a good start, and to make myself accountable, I engaged Ben (owner) for training, and he is great. Ben "meets you where you are" and doesn't use a one size fits all approach to training. No two sessions are the same, not to say there is repetition so that I can learn, but he is really trying to learn about my and my capabilities. He also takes the extra effort, on days that I go to the gym without scheduling training, to have a routine written out on white board for me to follow - and even those are unique sessions. I can tell that this gym, and Ben's training will make a difference in my longterm health! Still working up the courage to join the "boot camp" classes, but even those have participants of all levels and each exercise is adjustable to your ability.

I really like Martinez Athletic Club. They have all the equipment needed for a complete workout and…read moreBen is a great trainer, if you want one on one training. I've had three personal training sessions so far and feel the difference in my balance and overall fitness. I enjoyed other clubs i have tried: Bay Club WC, YMCA PH, But the classes and personal trainers were not a good fit. MAC/Ben creates workouts to address your specific goals! And he's a good conversationalist!

If you're someone who struggles to build a well-rounded routine that balances cardio, strength,…read morebarbells, and free weights, Martinez Elite Fitness is an incredible place to start. I've always found it hard to stay consistent outside of coach-led classes, and this gym really solves that. The structure, guidance, and accountability make it easy to show up and get a great workout in. Gyms can be intimidating, but this is one of the most welcoming communities I've been part of. People of all fitness levels show up, support each other, and push toward their own goals. Ralphie, the owner, genuinely cares about helping people live healthier, better lives, and it shows in everything about the gym. I've been going here consistently for the past five years, and it all started by taking Ralphie up on the first class being free. If you're on the fence, just give it a shot. You've got nothing to lose.

Decided that I wanted to embark on my fitness journey but knew that I needed guidance as the gym…read morealways has seemed intimidating to me. After the first class I knew instantly that this would be the place for me! The group led workouts and detailed instruction was exactly what I needed. Ralphie, is an amazing instructor and takes his time to demonstrate each routine and adapts it to each of our needs. The group is overall extremely welcoming and encouraging. I have never had such an amazing experience with a gym and I truly look forward to attending each and everytime! I could not recommend MEF en

BE WARNED, STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. Also got suckered into the scam trend the owner pulls on his…read morecustomers. Attempted to cancel membership, crickets for weeks. Conveniently they call me the day I'm being charged again, which is convenient for them cause the contract states "customer needs to cancel 30 days in advance." Called and spoke to owner directly and he was completely unwilling to help give me a logical resolution to make it right. Offering to give me 2 free months to make up for the over charges is completely worthless since I don't live there anymore, hence why I had to cancel the membership in the first place. YOU WILL BE SCAMMED WHEN YOU GO TO CANCEL, Guaranteed :)

Joined paid first and last plus membership. Did not use Gym…read moreas often as hoped. Cancelled and followed procedure. Sent email to give 30day notice with no response back. Gave 3 calls to Gym and left message with no response back. Then sent a 2nd email to cancel Gym membership with no confirmation. Next called again and spoke to person at front desk. Was told there's nothing he could do. He only handles the membership. He doesn't control the money and he would reach out and I never heard from anybody again. The trend is getting the membership opened is easy but trying to cancel it or get any money back is impossible so I just wanted to let people know before they consider joining this gym.

It took me over a year to find Lucid Vitality and I'm so grateful and lucky that I did. I wasn't…read morelooking for a personal trainer to lose weight, get in shape, or build muscle (although, Deshaun can help you with every single one of the above if that's what your goals are!); and I needed a personal trainer who understood pain. This man not only understands pain, but he has a complete understanding of the human body which allows him to locate the problem areas in your body to relieve pain and identify the correct areas to focus on to exercise to strengthen. I've been working with Deshaun for almost 3 months now and he's helping me finally start fixing the problems that's been causing me pain for over 20 years. Not only through focused exercise and stretching; (if you're interested) he can complement the workouts with body work (massages) as well as meditation and diet recommendations to give you a holistic approach to attaining your goals. If you need someone to push you or someone to gently prod you along; he works with your personality to help you get to where you need. I'm very appreciative of his services and if you're looking for a personal trainer that takes a holistic approach to your physical and mental well being; be sure to reach out to Lucid Vitality!

I have been to many massage locations, usually getting deep tissue massages. I wanted to try…read moresomething different. Acupressure was something I was interested in and I was referred by a friend to check out Lucid Vitality. Deshaun was very friendly and welcoming. I chose the Zen Bodywork. It was very relaxing. Deshaun hit some pressure points and also helped with a bothering knee problem I currently have. After my 45 minute appointment, I felt like a new women. My knee wasn't hurting as much and felt very rejuvenated, like I just woke up from a well rested sleep. Thank you Deshaun for a very great experience! I'll be seeing you again soon -A very happy client =)

Megan presents her program as highly personalized and empowering, but in reality, much of it felt…read moregeneric, I was often given AI-generated responses and workouts, despite paying $275/month. At one point, I tried to express how I was feeling emotionally and physically during the process (not to quit, just to be honest), and instead of support, I was met with defensiveness and eventually dropped as a client. It became clear to me that her approach leans heavily on marketing to women's insecurities, encouraging more spending at her gym rather than fostering real, individualized care or long-term support. She's incredibly present in the beginning, but the attentiveness fades over time. I'm sharing this so others can make an informed decision. Working with a trainer should feel collaborative and grounded in mutual respect, unfortunately, that wasn't my experience here.

What I enjoy most about training with Bri is I have never told her that she wasn't training me hard…read moreenough. Her routines are always different and continue to challenge me every time I see her! I am extremely picky and she's an absolute keeper for life. I'm thankful I'm older so she won't go away.

Briana is a true pro. While she put me through the paces, when she left I had a smile on my face…read more(with shaky legs). As crazy as as it may sound I can't wait for my next session.

I have been a client since inception, I believe for 10 years now. Denise Brazeal the owner and…read moretrainer continues to represent a healthy and inviting environment. All trainers are certified and knowledgeable. Equipment is continuously whipped down for sanitary reasons. Come and join us for a fun and positive workout (ample street parking)

I signed up to try a free class here and it was so much fun! Giving this 5 stars solely for the…read moreclass I took and the instructor Remi that I took it with. However, I did not join this facility. Class: The instructor was motivating and the cardio sculpt class really made me feel the burn. I came on a Wednesday night (the last class) it was fairly empty - I think everyone comes for the kickboxing since I came early to sign up (no one was at the front desk so I just awkwardly watched for 15 minutes). Some thoughts I had: It's not your average gym, there are weights and equipment in the back but I'm not sure if it's open to everyone of just those taking private lessons. The main area is a large open cardio floor great for group workouts which is what it is. Most people workout barefoot or with indoor/solely for the gym kind of shoes only. Not sure if I am a personal fan because it seems unclean/dangerous if a weight is dropped on the foot. As a transformation gym, I was interested in kickstarting my health and getting toned.- possibly even their bikini comp programs - I thoroughly checked the website and was interested in their nutrition program especially as well. I stayed after the class and had the opportunity to meet Mark. Nice guy but when I asked him about the programs and he just kept telling me to look on the website which didn't provide much information about their nutrition format or how the body tracking/goal setting works. I really wanted to love this place and was ready to sign up right then and there but didn't feel like I would get the support I was looking for just based on my first interaction. I signed up with Orange Theory instead.

Victoria has been an awesome addition to my fitness. As a competitive CrossFit athlete, I'm always…read morelooking for ways to make my movement and training more efficient. Victoria has helped me a lot with more effective recovery methods and forces me to do more mobility work which I had been neglecting. On top of the training improvements, her nutritional advice is sound. With a science background myself it's a breath of fresh air to see a fitness and nutritional coach promoting empirical, evidence based nutrition. Although my personal nutrition was already figured out before meeting Victoria, she's found ways to make some of my favorite recipes more macro friendly and fit in easier to diet. Her own transformation as a single mom of two is enough proof in itself that her methods work! I wouldn't hesitate to send anyone her way, mom, teen, male, female, athlete or sedentary person.. She'll find a way to help you reach your goals guaranteed. You'll never find another trainer so willing to go out of their way to not only help you with fitness but your wellbeing all around!

Victoria, as they say, talks the talk & walks the walk. I've worked with quite a few personal…read moretrainers - both male & female - and what sets Victoria apart is her empathy and understanding of her clients' struggles. Based on my experiences, a lot of personal trainers just don't have the patience and interest in really understanding what motivates and sustains their clients. Workouts are cookie-cutter and not individually suited to helping us achieve our best selves. Victoria is different - she is always up on the latest health & fitness trends and is continually incorporating the good ones into my fitness plan - the workouts never get boring and they are never old! On top of that the nutritional guidance has been really helpful. I thought, at my age, I knew just about all there was to know about diet & exercise - turns out I need a little help and Victoria has been great helping me figure it all out. And the best part - i actually look forward to getting myself to the gym. No higher praise than that.