I loved going to their Bollywood classes. Wish there was a center on the peninsula as I had to…read morerelocate for work.

This studio used to feel really special, but as it's grown, classes have become uncomfortably…read morepacked. With columns blocking the view + overcrowded space, getting a decent spot can feel competitive, which is a space issue that contributes to increasing tension between members. Lately, some of the messaging around space feels like it's putting the burden on clients, which can come off as frustrating or unintentionally shaming. I get that it's a tough room to manage--but there are better ways to handle it. The minute a business starts treating its clientele as gnats or 'entitled problems', is the moment that the heart of the business begins to weaken. Simple fixes like rotating rows each song, clearer spacing markers on the floor, or more instructor movement (use all mirrors!) could make a big difference. Even having a place up front just for newbies could be a positive way to address this vs making clients feel blamed for environmental and system barriers. There's still a lot to love here--I just hope the studio can hold onto the supportive, growth-oriented culture it's known for.

IBX is the perfect combination of individual coaching and self-paced strength training. I feel…read morestronger and more toned than I have in many years. And because it's a class, I show up. The class vibe is friendly and non-competitive. I'm glad I found it!

Great comprehensive classes. Coaches provide a lot of individual support. I like the small class…read moresize and the no show penalty-keeps me accountable.

Orangetheory has been amazing for me and my fitness journey. Turning 40 and seeing changes in my…read morebody and recognizing I needed to do more to see results, I decided to join Orangetheory after a friend recommended it to me. I had been intimidated by gyms so I wasn't sure. Well I can't speak highly enough. The coaches are amazing and supportive. They give you the confidence to push yourself, but its up to you how hard you want to push yourself. I'm seeing results on the scale and in muscle definition and I always feel happy after leaving the gym. Shout out to Coach Simon, Madie and Alex whose classes I often attend. All the coaches are great and if you're looking for a non threatening, supportive environment, with pumped up coaches and great music to get you moving, this is your gym! - Sara C.

Super friendly and welcoming fitness continuity from the staff. The trainer to the work out…read moremembers. Jayson our trainer was great. Encouraging and very helpful We had a great time. My husband Shand jesse loves it and goes almost every day.

This review of All in One Fitness and personal trainer Diane is very overdue - sorry Diane! My wife…read moreand I signed up for a series of "buddy" personal training sessions over 8 weeks starting in January 2025. It was an overwhelmingly positive experience. The Gym: the facility is small but clean, and the patrons range in age and fitness levels. Everyone is very welcoming and understanding of the sometimes tight quarters that can take place in a smaller place, and they do their best to keep out of the way or allow others to pass. It's a great place and I enjoyed it a lot. The Trainer: Diane is amazing!!! My wife and I wanted to learn how to safely carry out weight training with dumbbells and a variety of other equipment as we're getting to the age where it's important to maintain our muscle mass. Diane did a great job developing a program that we felt like we could tackle, and over the course of eight weeks we saw massive improvements in strength and balance. She's also very sweet and fun to hang out with as you sweat your way through your hour. We highly recommend her!!

I've been meaning to write this for a while, but life has been busy. I'm 74, and have never been as…read morefit as I should be, but I got into really bad condition during the pandemic, way too much sitting. I started having severe back pain and found that walking with hiking poles helped this. I thought it was due to my spinal curvature (but it turns out it was due to weakened muscles!). I used to be a member of the Berkeley YMCA, but didn't like it as much when I returned after the pandemic, with the women's fitness center gone. So I was mainly walking at the Marina. But last summer I had 2 falls there, both stupid things, tripping on my pole and on the edge of a raised surface. The second fall caused a fracture in my ring finger and I had to get my wedding rings cut off, as they quickly became tourniquets on my swollen finger. So I decided to look for another gym, where I could hold on to the handles on the treadmill. I asked my kids for recommendations. One of them mentioned All in One Fitness in Albany, a few blocks from his house, where he'd seen a sign welcoming people over 40. So I went and checked it out, and this is what I found: To start, it's easy to get to from my West Berkeley home, easy free parking, comfortable and friendly atmosphere, wonderful and friendly trainers, all the equipment one could need in a small space. My trainer, Diane, who is also the manager, is not only excellent as a trainer, but her enthusiasm and support has been really been encouraging. I feel comfortable there with everyone; I don't feel out of place at all. This place, and in particular Diane, my trainer, has truly changed my life! Diane said at the beginning that she wanted to make it fun for me to come to the gym. I thought, "Oh, right!" (in a skeptical, eyeball rolling way). But it happened - it is fun! And I feel so much better! And I can walk without my poles and carry grocery bags! I have personal training twice a week, which has been wonderful for learning new things and keeping up the variety and fun. I have so many things I can do now, not just the treadmill and bicycle, and I can do them on my own between training days. I think it's been 5 months now, and I'm getting stronger and feeling so much better! As I said, it's changed my life! I highly recommend this gym!

Over 10 years now! Still training at HHF x 5 classes each week ranging from Core, Bosu to Spin…read more I used to be at a self-training studio that had timed circuits with a repetitive bell to move you to the next machine, or person waiting at your machine - that studio was not be a good fit for me. The high energy intense workouts that challenge me physically and mentally are at HHF. Over the past decade, we know each other's names, support one another in/out of class, and encourage one another to be at the next class. No class is the same!

Javier is a beast! Can a workout also be cathartic soul cleansing? It can here, seriously though…read morehe's very good, nice calisthenics group class.

The real deal... can't get better fitness classes, especially competitive kettlebell, and FIT…read moreclasses. Amazing instructors and fellow workout partners. The best, for years.

As recent transplants to the East Bay, this gym has been a wonderful part of our new home! An…read moreincredibly welcoming, positive, and supportive community, the workouts are led by experienced trainers who are all athletes by background. Where similar gyms could be intimidating, they've done an incredible job fostering a community and workouts that are always fresh, effective, and fun. I genuinely look forward to PhaseFit days and am so glad we found this place.

Strong Island Fitness is a great gym. The equipment is up to date. The staff and members are…read morefriendly and serious about fitness. The trainers are excellent. I highly recommend this place.

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!

I recently had an unfortunate experience that could have been handled in many improper ways…read more However, Natalia handled the situation with exceptional professionalism, care, and integrity. She took the time to listen fully and paid close attention to the details. Most importantly, she showed authentic concern for my distress and focused on addressing the situation the right way. Her calm and thoughtful leadership made a difficult experience much easier to navigate. Natalia's commitment to doing the right thing, rather than simply taking the easiest approach, is rare. Her integrity and customer care are a priceless asset to the team and reflect very positively on the organization. I am truly grateful for Natalia's support and care. She is an outstanding representative of the team, and her dedication does not go unnoticed.

This place is amazing. Clean, staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful whenever you need…read moreanything. The equipment selection is great. The facility has a lot of room for working out in different ways. The workout/classroom space is rugged so doing things on the floor is easily accessible when classes aren't in session. My coach is wonderful. He's personable and extremely knowledgeable and experienced. David knows what to do to help me and how far to push me to make things challengeable but safe. I've been to the Vallejo and Pinole location but this Berkeley facility is by far the best managed, staffed and cleanest I've seen. I would highly recommend this facility if you're looking for a good place to workout.

My name is Jocelyn Cheung and I am twenty seven years old. I have been at Golden Lion Martial Arts…read moreSchool since I was sixteen years old. (2000) My reason for sticking with Golden Lion is because everyone is family and has always cared about me and each other. We mingle with each other by having picnics, movie night and not to mention we mingle with other students from the whole Plum Blossom Federation by competing in Tournaments and other cool events. Even though we have fun and joke around, practicing at Golden Lion is tough. They train you well and make sure you understand and practice correctly. It's not just about doing the moves, but the lower the stance the better. They train you hard even though it's tough, because, "No pain no gain," is what Sifu always says. Why would you want to go somewhere to train and just "DO" the work without "REALLY" knowing it?" Waste of money and time. You might as well get a great work out and come home feeling really good. Not to mention," it's not a waste of money by doing so." I wouldn't be at Golden Lion for twelve years already if I didn't like it there. I get good vibes from not just the people, but the work out. Yes, I admit, I have skipped classes, but you know what? Its one hellova miss out. Skipping a kung fu class session just makes it worse because the donut you had that day would still be in your system and that just means those calories are stuck there. I can't stress it enough to say that being at Golden Lion is one of the best things in my life. Also, if having problems outside of Golden Lion, just being at the school has nothing but happiness. Its not Choy Li Fut that I love & practice, its Golden Lion that makes me want to stay and learn Choy Li Fut.

Today, mindfulness/ meditation 5 minute apps are very popular to help with stress…read more However, many people do not realize that the outer body movements of Tai Chi Chuan are the perfect compliment to moving the inner chi energy throughout the body which helps when practicing mindfulness/meditation. The meditator needs this movement to strengthen the body and to help open the psychic centers to be most effective. A one hour session at Mountain Lion includes Qigong warm-ups, meditation/ breathing to calm the mind, and drills performed slowly to help students cultivate deep concentration and mind/ body co-ordination for balance. The instructors are constantly watching to ensure that each move is performed properly to prevent injuries. In addition, they are knowledgeable about how each move affects different parts of the body so movements during the hour will engage the whole body. This does require effort and a commitment, but the goal of attaining health, longevity, fun, and inner tranquility is worth it - especially for the 50+ crowd. To top it off, the instructors and classmates continually give positive feedback on what you are doing correctly to boost your confidence. My only regret is that I didn't start the Tai Chi Chuan practice at Mountain Lion when I was much younger. Nadine Oei

I almost didn't want to write this for fear the studio blows up and my favorite bike gets taken…read more Then I thought to myself, how would people find out about the magic of Cyclebar Berkeley? Your first class is free, but warning it WILL become habit forming. Just go ahead and get that monthly unlimited pass! Classes feel like the best combo of going to a nightclub, while getting a hell of a workout . Some rides are therapeutic and meditative, some will kick your ass. This studio features a diverse group of riders AND instructors. Front Desk Staff, manager and owner are friendly, welcoming and prioritize safety as well as experience! All levels are welcomed and there is ZERO judgement. The positivity here is infectious and so so genuine. You never regret the rides you take... only the rides you miss ! So what are you waiting for ???

I love this studio, have been consistently attending since Jan 2025. Hours for classes for great…read morefor before or after work, I especially loved the theme classes, but even non themed class, each instructor has a variety of music they will play. I was hooked after my class because of the staff and instructors that made a challenging activity attainable. I also enjoy the celebrations of milestones. Other amenities included are shoes you can rent, lockers, bathroom fully stocked, showers, refillable water station.