Today was Day 13 and the start of my fifth week of my personal training with Kristina at Body…read moreTuners. Instead of doing my usual check-in, I thought it was definitely time to write a review. *My results are towards the end but I encourage you to read this in entirety instead of just scrolling down. This journey is more than just numbers. So much more. I used to be quite the active dancer in my 20s... then active teacher in my 30s (I didn't even have a desk the first five years because I never sat down)... but have found my new role as an almost in my 40s full time portrait and wedding photographer to mean less physical activity and more time sitting at a desk in front of the computer, editing and retouching. I tried doing different workout videos....... They didn't work for several reasons.The biggest of these reasons is that I have had several injuries *beyond typical sprains and broken bones* in my life: -both shoulders (dislocated as a toddler) -right knee (dislocated as a teen) -top three vertebrae + a rib (whiplash/dislocation as an early 20 something). The videos had certain exercises I thought I just couldn't do because of pain flaring up from previous injuries, so I would sit them out. I also found myself being in more pain post workout than I should have been. Most likely from poor form/doing the exercises incorrectly which made me even less likely to follow through long enough to see any real change. All of that being so sadly ironic in the sense that building the muscles around where I have had dislocations helps keep my bones in their correct locations. In essence, the more I can work out the less pain I feel from those injuries and the less likely it is that I will re-injure them. I tried dieting and even fasting..... Neither of those worked. I love food and already keep my diet mostly clean/organic/local etc. Any diet or fast that created any visible change in my body *without exercise* was too strict to stay with and honestly made life zero fun. Healthy and good foods create a space for gathering and bonding, which is hard to partake in when you're only allowed an avocado and three glasses of water every day. I've also tried, and left, memberships and group classes at three other gyms... The best of those three experiences was still impersonal and overall mediocre. I figured I just wasn't the gym "type". Then I met Kristina and learned about her gym Body Tuners through photographing for her engagement, wedding, her wife's maternity, and their daughter's newborn session. During this time, probably somewhere around their wedding, I expressed an interest in working out again and getting back in shape. Kristina generously emailed me exercises and online videos... that I never followed through with and *guilty face* figured she would never find out that I hadn't. But Kristina didn't give up on me. Before I was ever her client, she kept checking in. And checking in. That's when I knew I had to go beyond what I had tried in the past... and I hired her as my personal trainer. Kristina's incredible knowledge of her field is perhaps only matched by the incredible environment she has created at Body Tuners. She has presented me with a variety of exercises that keep me interested and work specifically on the goals I want to achieve. Whenever I have started to have incorrect form, she is there to correct me. Whenever I have pain from old injuries, she is there to modify my movements. Thanks to her, I can do SO MUCH MORE than what I ever thought I was capable of on my own or at a gym. With the end of each day of training I feel less fatigue and soreness and more energy and strength. Kristina affectionately calls her crew and members the misfit team. This is a gym environment in which I am finally the gym "type". At the end of the day, I'm not at the gym to hang out and look cool because I'm already in shape... I'm at the gym to wear the same gym outfit every day (washing in between of course) and sweat into it as much as possible while exchanging odd strained mouth noises, along with a few jokes, with people who accept others for who they are, wherever they happen to be on their journey to fitness. I feel camaraderie and true empathy in not only Kristina, but in the entire Body Tuners squad. When I'm there I feel like all of us are equal. When I'm there I feel like all of are holding each other up. When I'm there I feel like family. Kristina will humbly tell you that I did all of this. That she didn't make me fit. That it was my following through, my showing up, and my dedication to my goals that did this... but somehow, I've never been able to do this in my life on my own before Body Tuners. Coincidence? I think not. Here's everything I've lost so far in my journey and am definitely not missing: headaches insomnia skin issues extended PMS/bloating/cramping digestive issues laziness/lack of motivation and... SIX INCHES AND EIGHT POUNDS. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

This review is for the massage therapist - Olivia G. Olivia is truly amazing! I have been searching…read morefor a quality sports massage for years and Olivia delivers! Her standard preferred time is 2-hours and involves stretching, resistance, and deep tissue.

Former students and athletes from the last CrossFit gym that was in Eureka. After they closed,…read morethese guys opened up to keep CrossFit alive in Humboldt! Friendly, nonjudgmental, supportive owners and coaches to accept you as you are and work with you to reach your goals. They are fun and encouraging to see you reach your potential. Join today!

I have been coming here since August 2013…read more You could say that it is just another gym...but you'd be wrong. It's a community. You could say that it is just Crossfit...but you'd be wrong. You could say that you'll go there just to get fit...but you'd be wrong again. You'll make friends, and sometimes, your family might even start coming and friends become family. You could say that it's just for elite fitness folks...but you'd be wrong. There are clients of all different ages, goals, and missions. You could say that all of us are crazy...but we're just regular people, like you, who love feeling well and moving well. Try it out.. You'll love it!

The owner and his girlfriend and super friendly, down to earth, and cool people. They don't have…read moretoo much equipment but have everything I need. Offer different types of training with a variety of different personal trainers. They also have a cute dog and little baby there.

I've had a couple of sessions with Tyler and have found him to be a very knowledgeable and…read morecommitted trainer. He gave me some useful tips and I intend to work with him again in the near future and I can recommend that you go give him a visit as well.

Quality/Quantity - So unprepared on this trip! Did not know there was a PF across the street from…read moremy hotel... Anyway, I had time to kill while my wife shopped at TJ Maxx so came here to use their massage chairs and tables. But then I also forgot/left my airpods in the hotel room. With the rain/storm, there was NO way I was going to walk back. Ambiance - Decent size location. Many windows facing the mall, so I guess all the people walking by can watch you work out?!?! Similar to the one in Blossom Hill, San Jose. Even the Walnut Creek PF had too many windows for my liking. Two entrances, I entered from the rear of the building. Service - 5 stars, the team was welcoming. And patient with me as I have never had to fill out so many forms/steps to use the massage equipment. This is the first location that I had to do like 10 self service kiosk steps to use each massage machine! So many disclaimers, did someone get hurt?!?! Price - $15 to $24.99 a month. I am a black card holder. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1992 with your 2,500+ locations. And with this new location since June of 2022.

Planet fitness is great when it comes with price and machines but the environment is depressing,…read moreit's like no one is happy there, also the staff especially the person looking at the cameras harass you when you have a bottle water next to you, especially if you have wraps for joints, you can't even keep them next to you, can't even workout in peace without the staff bothering you, great for price and equipment but not really the place you wanna be when it comes to peace of mind.

Bear River has a clean environment that has a positive vibe and the view at Bear River is amazing…read more Reasons I love Bear River 1. I feel safe taking my family to enjoy a positive environment without fear of being robbed and or harmed in Humboldt County. 2. This is not one of those middle of city gyms with sketchy a$$ people loitering outside. Really don't have to worry about my windows getting smashed out or my catalytic converters getting chopped out of my vehicle by some lame. 3. Bear River PD is close by... Thank you Bear River for offering a peace of mind while I work out. ‍ I believe this is great change of pace in Humboldt County.

What a find! Super clean, variety of weights (free weights and machines) and lots of cardio…read moreequipment in two different areas, different fitness classes and YOGA! The staff is super helpful and the cost is shockingly low. I've been away from gyms for years and I've never done yoga but this is a perfect place to restart. Highly recommend Bonnie's yoga classes: informative, fun and completely comfortable to a newby like me who has no balance.

Moved here from the east a few back. And this is the place to. My boys tell me to go elsewhere but…read moreI say get the fuk out of here this place is the best. Top of the line service from russell to wade, great people. Thank you Big Mike

Best (and I think only) gym in the Southern Humboldt area…read more I've been a member of 3 other gyms all in the bay area but who would have thought SH Fitness way up in Nor Cal would be by far the best. It rocks! It's a big building with plenty of parking. There are plenty of free weights and tons of machines, both cardio and weight. There are separate rooms and floors for the type of exercise you want. The staff and other members are friendly and non-judgmental. They blast good workout music and have large garage doors that they open when it's nice out to let in the cool air. Classes are offered in the mornings and a tanning booth is upstairs. The best part is I've NEVER had to wait to use a machine or weights. There still is some room for improvement though, they only have one shower (I think) and no lockers, but I don't actually think they're necessary because it's never crowded. They have a a bunch of TVs but they must have stopped paying their cable bill because they're always off. The machines and the place probably don't get cleaned enough, and lastly, it's pretty pricey. Still, by far the best gym I've been to and like I said best and only in the area.

I joined for a few weeks but canceled rather quickly. There is insufficient equipment, too many…read morepeople standing around talking and clogging the space, too many people sitting on machines and talking. Too many women standing around in tight gym clothes wanting to be noticed and hanging out instead of working out. More like a social club rather than a gym where you can work out. The parking lot is dismal. The parking stalls are close together and there is never parking available. The gym fees are too expensive for what's available.

I had previously written a review about dissatisfaction with this gym not having youth monthly dues…read morerates. I got a response from the business that they wanted to make this right. Played phone tag for about two months to finally hear that a decision was made by executives not to have monthly youth rates. What a waste of mine and staff time. The Manager stated during our call "well, The Club in Mckinleyville doesn't have youth monthly rates". HS could have done something very good and decided to make it appear like they were interested in being more family friendly and then decided not to.