This gym is pretty basic. It has all the componenets needed for a work out with zero frills. There…read moreis a reason its so cheap, as far as the monthly fees are concerned. They don't have a separate room like most gyms have for you to go in and work out semi-private workout, they do not offer any classes and the bathrooms feel dirty. Not dirty as in, trash all over the place but dirty as in it needs to be disinfected. It would be a plus if at least one channel on the 10 TV's was for females. Its always sports, news and what looked like cop shows. Some reality , comedy or trash tv would have been great on at LEAST ONE tv, there was never anything remotely interesting (to me) on any of them and sometimes I like to zone out on a show while I'm doing cardio. It seems the rules are a little inconsistent, and are based on who's working. The third time I went to work out, I was told it's mandatory that they take my photo however the friend that I work out with was never asked to take her photo. I didn't want to take a photo on that particular day and was told that I had to if I wanted to work out. Each time we've gone back, they have never once asked her or made it clear that it's "mandatory that she has a photo on file" making me feel singled out, which I'm not cool with. As far as I know, they already had a copy of my drivers license from when I signed up so why did they need an additional photo of me? It gave me the ick so... that was the last month of membership. Parking was kind of a joke as well, depending on time of day but, most of the time I would sit around and wait for someone to leave that was parked near the front because I was weirded out parking too far away from the door (if I went to the gym solo and it was dark). About the operating hours: It would also be nice if they were 24 hours, which I believe they were previously but have since changed and are now inconveniently only open until 10 on Friday and 7 on Saturday. It seems that they would keep their open hours a lot later especially on the weekends. You get what you pay for or, in this case what you dont pay for, its CHEAP for a reason.

This mediocre gym went just now (June 2026) from "meh" to the worst in town…read more The machines have almost always been busy - especially since SO many of the members sit and sit and sit... between sets while they just stare at their f'ing phones. :-( Over the past two days they REMOVED about 1/4 to 1/2 of the cardio machines (treadmills and bikes) and about 20% of the resistance machines. WTF, Planet Sh*tness!? This is MUCH, much worse! I've been going there for 4 1/2 years, but I am cancelling my monthly payment today and never, ever going here again.

Best gym in Chico, been going here for a couple years now. Amazing amenities and staff. Mikey front…read moreman always the best!

Canceling a membership here is apparently harder than it needs to be. I MOVED AWAY and no longer…read morelive near this gym, and somehow getting a simple cancellation handled has turned into a whole ordeal. I called and explained my situation to Mikey, and instead of handling a simple request professionally, he starts catching an attitude with me. Like, excuse me??? I'm calling to cancel a membership because I MOVED AWAY. I'm not asking for special treatment, a favor, or anything complicated. JUST CANCEL THE MEMBERSHIP. The attitude was completely unnecessary and honestly made an already frustrating situation that much worse. The fact that a customer has to deal with this much hassle just to cancel is ridiculous. If someone is moving away and can no longer use your facility, the least you can do is communicate professionally and explain the cancellation process without acting like the customer is bothering you. This is exactly how you lose customers and make sure they never recommend your business to anyone. A gym should earn people's business through its facilities and customer service, not leave people feeling like they're trapped in a membership they no longer want. Seriously, save yourself the frustration. Read the cancellation terms carefully before signing anything, because apparently getting out of this membership is going to be an unnecessary headache. Edit: The owner responds to my review with false info. If my membership was already canceled due to insufficient usage, then why am I still being charged? That's exactly the issue I'm trying to get clarification on. I've moved away and can no longer use your facility, so I don't understand why I'm still having to deal with charges after being told my membership was canceled. Can you please explain what's going on, confirm the actual cancellation date, and clarify whether I'll be receiving a refund for any charges made after cancellation?

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.

My husband and I are joined Freestyle Fitness and we love it!…read more Jake is truly an amazing instructor who is full of energy and he lifts you up and motivates you throughout his hour long class. Jake says, "If you want to be healthy and get in shape, all you have to do is show up". The cardio, boot camp and boxing classes are never the same, so you never get bored of the same routine. Jake is one of a kind and you won't be disappointed. Drop by and visit Jake. He will work with you and answer any questions or concerns you may have. The dress code is casual and comfortable with a friendly atmosphere. You will not feel out of place no matter what your age or body type is. :)

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 !

Any review you read that says Jason OR Maria are "rude" or "bad" people is ridiculous. Chances are,…read morethe people who wrote those reviews were the ones who were rude or having a bad day. Jason and Maria are 2 of the most caring genuine people and gym owners I know! Every time you walk into that gym you instantly feel welcomed. If you're a newcomer to the gym, no problem! The owners will be so excited a new member is joining, and will make you feel right at home in their office! Maria and Jason are caring gym owners who keep this place sparkling clean, updated (new equipment all the time), and in order. I made the switch from NSfit to Anytime around February of 2017 and I've never looked back. I've even recruited a couple of my NSfit friends over to Anytime! This gym is SO much cleaner and nicer compared to any other gym in town. There are always full spray bottles and towels at EVERY machine to wipe down after use. Overall if I could rate this gym 100 stars, I would! The vibe and energy in Anytime is unmatchable, and you will not find this environment anywhere else in Chico!

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.

Awesome gym. The speak easy is great. The only thing I'd recommend or suggest is that they get…read moreback the 2 level seating in the sauna. The air temp has changed drastically since they got rid of it.

IMF is clean and all their equipment is in good working order. Class selection and instructors are…read moregood. Lap pool is great

I was in town for a long weekend in Chico and was looking for a gym to drop into. Overall it was a…read moregood spot, here are some of my thoughts... Pros - Ample parking, free WiFi, huge locker rooms with an awesome steam room, free towel use, fairly well laid out with a good variety of equipment, high quality treadmills, indoor basketball court, a great pool & hot tub, onsite cafe and childcare, large group class areas, and day/week drop in options. Cons - Outdated decor, not many sanitation stations/wipes for equipment, benches in the weight area needed to be replaced, some of the equipment was pretty worn, and the front desk staff could have been more friendly. As a drop in, having never been there no one offered to give me a quick lay of the land. And I had to ask how the lockers worked after I got back to the locker room (obviously this is a thing because they had a sample locker door at the desk to instruct people on how to use them). Even having a map for visual upfront for someone to walk me through would be helpful. I'd visit this spot again, overall a good experience.

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.

I went in as a beginner, & I do mean that in every sense. Before the 6 week challenge, I didn't…read moreknow anything about proper form, reps & sets, nutrition & dieting, none of it! Taylor & Parker listen to the individual needs & goals of every member, & they know exactly how to get you to where you want to be. When I was starting my 6 week challenge, I spoke of all of the mistakes I had made in regards to fitness, & the not so healthy relationship I had developed w/ food & dieting. Taylor took my personal goals & crafted me a specialized meal plan w/ the exact portions I would need to see the most progress throughout the 6 weeks. I not only learned discipline in the kitchen, but I was also introduced to foods & recipes I'd never tried before. Taylor really stresses that the only thing that matters is what you choose to do today! That you learn, grow, & show you're willing to put in the work in & out of the gym. This is unlike any fitness center I've ever been to. The environment is so chill, & every single person on their own journey is also rooting for you. I've never been so sure that I wasn't going to end up on the internet for improper form. Which is something I canNOT say for planet fitness.

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!

If you deal with any kind of pain, or pain that is so debilitating it affects your daily activities…read more- then you must go see Crystal. I have had back surgery and disc herniations in my neck. After just two months of working with Crystal I have more mobility and core strength than I have had in years. I am pain free for the first time in a long time. Crystal takes body and core strengthening back to basics. She teaches how to combine breath with movement in a way I have not experienced anywhere else. I feel strong at a deeper level than I have felt in years! Go see her!

Crystal has such a positive and friendly way about her, I can see why she is such a great coach!read more