Bay Strength is not a gym. It is not a bunch of trainers. It is not a set of equipment. Bay…read moreStrength is a source of inspiration and perspiration. It is a reason for people to bond while they bend. It is a place where people come to lift their spirits as much as lifting weights. I highly recommend Bay Strength to anyone looking for a way to get started on strength training without being intimidated by it! The trainers are great at providing the right mix of support, guidance and independence to let each person navigate their own journey. They go above and beyond to provide an open, accepting, and fun environment which makes the whole experience so much better! I've only been training here for a few months and I can already feel myself getting stronger every week. Big shoutout to Kelly and Katherine for being amazing trainers and for helping me get started on my strength training journey!

I love this place so much! As someone who has always been intimidated by weight rooms at most gyms,…read moreI immediately felt at ease and welcome at Bay Strength. The coaches teach you and correct your form in a positive way that is so encouraging, you never feel self conscious. They'll help you with alternative exercises or modifications if you ever need it. It's also so nice to not have to plan out your workouts, since the coaches lay everything out for you. They make it easy so that you can just go in and have fun while working at your own pace. The absolute best part of this gym is the people. I've made so many friends and we're always laughing and chatting and being silly. We cheer each other on, celebrate PRs, and crack jokes between sets. It's a true community, and I always feel so uplifted every time I'm here. Joining Bay Strength was the best decision I've made in a really long time, and I'm so grateful to be a part of this beautiful place.

Everything I said in my previous review still stands, I just want to highlight how awesome the…read moretrainers have been during the last year plus as we've all had to negotiate the COVID pandemic. They've adapted to teaching a mix of in-person and online classes and they've done an excellent job of making things challenging while keeping workouts accessible and adaptable as needed for everyone's personal situation. All of the trainers here are excellent, but most of the classes I take are with Deanna. Training with her is an incredibly positive experience--she is completely committed to helping her clients succeed, and not just in the gym. And on those days when my tank is empty or I'm not with it for whatever reason she's completely understanding and is able to adjust things to meet me where I'm at so I still get a good workout in. A lot of it may be behind the scenes, but she works just as hard as her clients at helping them achieves their goals. Phoenix Gym is an incredibly positive, supportive, and judgement-free zone, and being a member here has been a life-changing experience.

Kelly is bad ass. She's tough and gorgeous at the same time! And she's super awesome to be around!…read more So the building is Krav Maga but you enter and go to the right of the building. Bootcamp has it's own deal. I came here for a free trial bootcamp class (and I'm hooked and coming back on Friday). Luckily it was 6 ladies and myself. I really liked that it was small and everyone was friendly. It started with some jumprope, followed by push ups (and repeat 5 times). Then we got our hands wrapped and put on the boxing gloves! We hit punching bags. Pretty fun to feel like Muhammed Ali. :) my knuckles are red. Boxing is only on Wednesdays. Then we did squats in between the different types of boxing moves. Then we got out some yoga mats and did different types of crunches. Sadly I forgot where my abs once were :( but I'm hoping to find them soon. Anyway, tons of fun!

Had to travel to Berkeley for a week. Strong Island has great day and week pass options. Was able…read moreto use one of their 3 Peloton machines. Friendly and engaged staff. Great community gym!

Amazing gym. Really clean, staff is friendly and most importantly PRIVACY! It is small but every…read moretime I go there is 5 people max (even for rush hour).

Wonderful gym, staff is super friendly, but not much equipment. Overall great experience plus they…read moreoffer free day passes

Honestly, the best gym I've ever been to. It's untraditional and Billy is always watching you or…read morechatting your ear off, but something special happens in this place and within a couple lifts, you feel like family. I dont mind the rust equipment and at-times-overbearing owner, because the vibe is just what I need in such a cold world. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a different gym experience.

Team Tufunga is the best gym I've ever been at! I'm so thankful to have found Pete, personal…read moretrainer and Simi, gym owner. I use to think I was working out until I actually started personal training with Pete. He has helped me build a solid foundation and taught me what training really means. My confidence has blossomed, and I love the community here that cheers and supports each other. This is really the third place I never knew I needed. Team Tufunga has hosted socials, Halloween parties, etc. This gym is truly like no other. If you were on the fence about signing up, this is your sign to become a member. Come in and ask for Pete. He's super helpful and will be able to answer any questions. But I'm telling you, you really won't regret it!! Team Tufunga is truly life changing.

If you're looking for a Pro Gym for those who like a "serious workout" with great equipment, and…read moreworld class trainers, then might I suggest checking this place out! It will remind you of that other pro gym but it's never crowded, open 24 hours and there's always parking!

Plenty of problems to work on at this climbing gym. The routes are also decently rated. Staff at…read moreIronworks are helpful. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere and set up here.

Iron works is great. Clean bathroom. I love their yoga and workout classes! Lots to do when you're…read morethere.

I used to belong to Gold's Gym, 24 Hour Fitness, Bally's Gym, among others. I was drawn to bigger…read moregyms with all of the extra perks-sauna room, swimming pool, basketball court etc. However, BodyTone Fitness Xpress not only provides me the necessary equipment to get into shape (most of us know we only need the basics i.e., several hand weights, a mirror, good pair of crosstrainning shoes and a positive attitude) but also a higher level of personal service you can't necessarily get at a larger gym. The information given in converations and interactions, such as small talk on nutrition and specific individual coaching, with Elvis (the gym's founder), is very valuable and available to anyone who wants to listen. Elvis has a good heart and a strong passion for what he does. In my experience with him he has demonstrated the upmost professionalism. I do admit having access to a shower facility and extended gym hours would make it more convenient for some. I personally would rather shower at home. However, should Elvis had the space- I can guarantee, the shower facility would be clean enough to walk barefoot on and if I had to-I would use it. As I mentioned above-as a previous member at the larger gyms, little things were often overlooked at them. I often had to hunt down someone to restock the toliet paper and clean the shower stalls and bathrooms. I can only image the massive foot traffic that came through the bathroom and shower faclities on a daily basis. Not to mention the cleaniness of the fitness equipment that was not wiped down enough in the larger gyms -YUCK!!! I personally don't benefit from larger gyms. I like to enter the gym -do my thing and leave without someone trying to pick me up. Anyow-that is my honest review in a nutshell. Oh yeah...there is access to free water-bottled water whereas all gyms charge a heavy fee for this. I wish I could rate this place a solid five-however-a shower facility and longer hours would be nice for others to use. ChrisM

My wife and I have been a member of Body Tone Fitness Xpress for more than a year and we're very…read morepleased with the results! Thanks to owner Elvis Lewis' excellent training skills, fitness guidance, and people skills we've both gained (strength) and lost (pounds), and have had fun doing it. He truly cares about our well being and packs in a great 1/2 hour workout for a reasonable price. And he's a great guy. The gym has all the machines and free weights that most people need, and the place is low key, clean, no hustle, no pressure. Its very close to our house so not having showers is no problem for us though I could see how that might be an issue for some. I do look forward to a time when the gym is open more hours per day so I can get in the earlier. We have gotten results here that we've never achieved at another gym. Highly recommended.

Mikey was so fun and energetic! Got a great workout in and look forward to coming back :)read more

I was a loyal member of the Emeryville Orangetheory until it permanently closed. After the closure,…read moremy membership was automatically transferred to the Downtown Oakland location, which I did not choose and do not feel comfortable attending. I canceled my membership immediately after the transition and requested that my membership end with my current billing cycle. Instead, I was told I would be charged for an additional month because of the 30-day cancellation policy, despite the fact that the studio I originally joined no longer exists. I found the lack of flexibility extremely disappointing. This was not a typical cancellation, it resulted from Orangetheory closing my home studio. I have not used my membership since the Emeryville location closed, yet I was still expected to pay for another month at a different location. Alex unwilling to make what I believe would have been a reasonable customer service exception. As a result, I cannot recommend this location based on how this transition was handled.