Working with Parand was one of the best decisions I have ever made. She built my body back after…read morehaving 2 kids. I am now stronger than I have ever been in my life and I am grateful to her each time pick up my baby, or carry my toddler on my back. I am back to doing the activates I enjoy without worrying about getting hurt. She is very knowledgeable, her classes are always different and fun and she has a great energy. The expense was a lot for me, and I considered other options. But her expertise, the accountability, and the personalized sessions were 100% worth it. The North Bay has gained a treasure!

I highly recommend Parand as a fitness coach, if you are looking to become more active or find new…read moreways to be active. When I first started working out with Parand, I had exercised sporadically over the years but nothing really stuck. My scheduled work-outs with her helped me get into the best shape of my life and begin to incorporate fitness as a regular and ongoing habit. Over this time, I also lost about 20 pounds and significantly increased my overall strength and flexibility. In the beginning, I took private classes as honestly I felt too uncoordinated and out of shape to work out in front of other people. Over time, I then graduated to her group classes. Both formats I enjoyed and found helpful. Parand has a wide repertoire of workouts, and it's always interesting. Parand is also just a lovely human being. It was always great to catch up with her during my classes. If you are trying to find new ways to be active, I really recommend starting with Parand as a first step.

I love this gym! Great, friendly staff, instructors, classes, equipment, locker rooms and ambiance…read more Lovely, fun, accepting community atmosphere, all ages and fitness levels. Sauna and cold plunge option too. I now take five fitness classes a week there (Total Body Conditioning), yoga by Daniel on Friday mornings is a great bonus too (though I can't often make that time). The thing that finally prompted me to leave a review, though I'd been meaning to for awhile: On occasion they have catered food. I eat plant-based, as I am vegan - against the exploitation and killing of animals for unnecessary food products we can thrive without. I'd asked the owner if they could offer more plant-based options next time, and if next year if they can please re-consider promoting 'Turkey Burn' classes (after Thanksgiving), suggesting perhaps just Thanksgiving Burn instead. As us vegans would rather not have to be bombarded with animal-killing messages even at our gym, as we are everywhere else in society. The owner was so gracious and open, thanked me for my feedback, that they'd consider taking 'Turkey' out of their promotions, and that he's learning more about plant-based nutrition (I'm Certified in it, and sent him a link to The Game Changers documentary about vegan athletes, bodybulders, firefighters etc.). He added tofu scramble and fruit options to their Omelete Day breakfast catering, and said they'd have more plant-based options for other events. So refreshing. Thank you Wayne and all the wonderful staff at Body Kinetics! :)

I'm loving this gym. I've been a member for almost 6 months and I've had nothing but excellent…read moreexperiences. It's low key, quiet, people don't bug you, the equipment is top and well cared for. The classes are varied and there's a time for everyone. I've barely scratched the surface of possible workouts here- in 6 mos. They have Pilates for an additional fee to members but it's a deal in and of itself- there are weights in a semi private room as well as throughout the gym and I love the women's sauna in the very clean locker room. Super nice and helpful staff. I'm happy.

Anthony has been such a pleasure to work with! In only four sessions, he GREATLY improved my core…read morestrength and mobility which I have spent years trying to improve. I'm only 24 and this was the best investment in my body so far. My posture is so much better now too. Check him out, the other trainers and body workers I've been to don't compare to the immediate results from Anthony's 1:1 Pilates.

Anthony is amazing. His knowledge of the body and how to have it work in concert with itself is…read morefantastic. I have experienced rapid results and improvement in my core which has translated to whole body improvement. I would highly recommend Anthony to anyone!

Nadia is such a competent trainer, keeping my workouts varied and challenging in just the right…read moreway. I have injuries that she competently works around, keeping me training hard enough to strengthen me, but not hurt me. I like the facility, everything I need there, and centrally located for easy gym runs when the mood/time strikes. She mixes science based testing to help me gauge my progress. I am doing really well at this gym. I highly recommend her for all ages.

This is a wonderful supportive and safe place for workouts and a variety of strength training…read more Nadia is a fantastic support and a knowledgeable coach. She knows how to push you towards your goals without browbeating you. Additionally she has a Bio Density machine to help build bone density and keep osteoporosis and osteopenia at bay. Check her out!!

James is very knowledgable, friendly, attentive to details, flexible, and dependable -- key…read moreingredients for a great coach. I reached out to James to help build strength to rehab an injury 2 months before a planned 6-day trail running stage race (transrockies run). James came well-prepared to every session, put together an effective game-plan and kept tuning it as I progressed, kindly adjusting to my schedule and adapting exercises based on what else was happening in my life at the time (e.g. travels). Ultimately, I was able to not only go on this running adventure but beat my previous year's time by a lot, and importantly felt good and had a lot of fun.

I have been training with James for almost two years after having a bad fall. In that time I have…read morelost 90 lbs and really gotten fit. James has been the best thing that could have happened to me. He was careful in curating a perfect workout to rehab my injuries and get me into shape! I am heavy hearted as My husband and I are moving to Massachusettes soon to be with our children and grandchildren, I will miss him so much!!

Best place to work out in Ross Valley, IMHO. I've been going here for about a year, after trying…read moreseveral other places in the area. It's a small boutique gym run by a really nice couple. It has everything you need for a great workout. Super clean. All kinds of great machines. Free weights all over the place. A couple of high end Peloton treadmills and bicycles. Red light stretching room. Sauna. Cold plunge. Never too crowded. Open all the time. Easy parking. Chris, the owner, is the nicest guy, and is a top trainer in the area. They have won a bunch of local awards. Highly recommend this place.

We found Vitality Code after a friend recommended the gym to us. After meeting with the owner…read moreChris, we loved the feel of a small boutique gym that had all the equipment we needed in addition to the Red-Light Therapy and an Infrared Sauna. We then decided to use him as our personal trainer, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. His in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and how each muscle works and is connected to another part has allowed us to progress in a way not to over strain our body yet push us to the limit every time we train with him. Since joining the gym over a year ago, he has added a cold plunge and a regular sauna. Chris is hands-on and is proud of the gym facility he has created. We have referred many friends to him, and everybody loves Chris.

I love the experience of a smaller, independent gym. The owner, David, & trainers are experts and…read morewelcoming. The classes are challenging and fun and I know that if I show up, I'll get a great workout. I have noticed a difference in my body and I'm excited to keep it up. Outside of the gym I'm noticing that my running is improving. I've shaved almost a minute off my mile since I started training with David, even though that wasn't something I was specifically training for. When I broke my arm, I was so bummed that I wouldn't be able to work out. But David encouraged me to go to class and modified my workouts. My Ortho Dr. & Physical therapist were amazed how quickly I healed. The Dr told me that being active promotes blood flow and speeds up healing. It worked, I only missed a week from the gym and could put weight on my arm after 4 months! David's mission is to bring together a community of healthy and happy people through fitness. He and his team train in a personalized way that allows every person to be in their best shape because they believe that everyone can be an athlete. I personally believe that the owner of a gym is a huge reflection on the gym and its direction. With David's friendly demeanor, knowledge of physical fitness, and ambition to take the gym to the next level to further the quality of lives through diet and physical movement.

Been to few bootcamp sin SF , but this was my first time going to one in Marin, and I'm glad that I…read morechose Insane Athlete. I went there with a friend around 11:20 am on a Sunday, and David was already there with few people , getting ready to start the session at 11:30. He charged me only $10, and gave us a small discount for my friend, and charged him only $8. In the past , I had minor IT-band syndrome , and after mentioning that to David, he showed extreme knowledge of the human body, and explained to me exactly what exercise I should, and shouldn't do. The workout was intense and my body felt sore then next day , which logically is I great result from the hour long workout we had ;) Thank you David, and keep doing what you do, because you are really good at it !

Great 24x7 gym that's well equipped for weightlifting, powerlifting, CrossFit, etc. The gym has…read moreplenty of barbells and weights, 5 squat racks, a dedicated competition bench, dumbbell area, etc. Members get a code that allows entry any time, which is great! The lifting area is also separate from where the CrossFit classes take place so you don't have to worry about the class schedule if you're just there to lift on your own.

From the owner: San Rafael Barbell is San Rafael's premier strength and weightlifting gym. We offer a clean…read morestate-of-the-art strength training facility outfitted with all the equipment needed to build strength and fitness. Memberships are limited to give members plenty of space to train safely. All memberships come with 24 hour access so you can train on YOUR time. San Rafael Barbell is the boutique gym you have been looking for!

I want to highly recommend Maria Molina as a personal trainer at the Bay Club, Marin. I initially…read morestarted working with Maria to recover from a knee injury. I wanted to strengthen my leg muscles so that I could return to playing tennis. As someone who is over 80 yrs old, I was somewhat skeptical that weight training could make a big difference in my athletic abilities but one year and half later of training with Maria and I believe I'm more physically fit than I was in my 40's. Everything is easier (i.e., walking up stairs, carrying heavy loads, keeping up with grandkids ,etc.) To say my quality of life has improved due to my work with Maria is an understatement, Maria is a consummate professional. She explains exercises clearly, pays attention to form and keeps sessions motivating and enjoyable. One day when I was lifting weights on my own at the gym, a gentleman commented, "I see that you are experienced with weight lifting, Your form is perfect. You must have been doing this for many years." I give Maria full credit for teaching me the right (safe) way to lift. I occasionally have a few sore muscles but recovery is quick after a workout. Probably the most important thing I've learned from Maria is to believe in myself. Sometimes she tries a new exercise that I think is impossible for me to achieve, let alone master. Her confidence is unwavering and has a profound effect on my mental attitude. I see few women my age working out with weights at the Bay Club. I hope this review will encourage someone who is considering personal training to contact Maria. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish with her expert guidance.

I'd love to highlight a few of my favorite instructors at the Bay Club--each one brings something…read moretruly special to the fitness experience: --Violet is an absolute gem! Her classes are high-energy, fun, and always a fantastic workout. What sets her apart is her contagious positivity--she's genuinely happy to be there with us, and it shows. Every workout with Violet leaves you in a great mood. I only wish she taught more than just Ignite--I'd follow her to any class! --Helen is exceptional. She's not only an amazing instructor, but also a standout leader and role model. She teaches a variety of classes and every single one is top-notch. Her glutes class in particular literally kicks ass--in the best way! --Meg is one of the best TRX instructors I've ever had. Her instruction is clear, her class structure is thoughtful, and the challenge level increases over time, which I truly appreciate. She also provides great options for those wanting to push further. Bay Club is incredibly lucky to have these phenomenal teachers. I hope they are recognized and supported--because they absolutely deserve it!

I have been going to the YMCA for several months. Please add more recumbent bikes and fans. Often…read morethere are only one left when I get there in the mid afternoon. It gets warm and two fans are not enough. Otherwise, I am very happy with my membership.

I only went to sign up and was feeling completely embarrassed by the person I was with. To the…read morepoint that I never plan to enter the establishment at this location again. 1 of the staff that showed us around was nice. The other staff seemed indifferent or unbothered.