This past May, Coach Gen asked me if I wanted to train for a Spartan Race…read more At 46, the idea of climbing ropes, scaling walls, doing monkey bars, carrying sandbags and buckets, and tackling 20 obstacles sounded a little crazy. But I said yes--and Gen got me ready. What I appreciate most about Gen is his ability to push me outside my comfort zone while also giving me the confidence to take on the challenge. He taught me the skills I needed for the race, figured out where I needed work, and made sure I was prepared when race day came. A few weeks ago, I finished my first Spartan Race. Some obstacles took multiple tries, but I did them--including climbing a rope, something I never imagined I'd learn to do at 46! And apparently one new challenge wasn't enough, because I'm now training with Gen for another Spartan Race and Muay Thai. He continues to challenge me, teach me new skills, and expand my idea of what I'm physically capable of. I can't recommend Coach Gen and the Gen X Fitness team enough. If you want a coach who will challenge you, prepare you, and make you realize you can do things you never thought you could do, Gen is your guy.

Been looking for classes to help me get fit and learn self defense. GenX Fitness classes absolutely…read moreamazing. Love the kickboxing classes. They are fun, friendly and really get me in shape. I also have a lot more confidence when I travel solo.

I don't know how to describe Amy better than with the word "kickass". Amy has an amazing energy…read morethat only motivates you to do better. She helps me get back on my program when I slip up, gives me tips on how to eat better and live better, and really kicks my butt into gear. She tells you like it is (both the good and the bad), holding me accountable to myself. You can tell that she genuinely wants to help achieve your fitness goals, which helps you feel not alone in the struggles that you might face to get there. Amy is awesome!

I have been seeing Amy for personal training sessions twice a week for almost 7 years. Prior to…read moreworking with Amy, I tried various group workout classes & gym memberships...never really getting the results I wanted and never getting "into it" enough to commit to exercising regularly for an extended period of time. My friend suggested that I look into a personal trainer, and I'm so glad that I came across Amy. She keeps me honest & holds me accountable to exercising regularly, both during and outside of my time with her. Her positive as well as no nonsense attitude has helped me find my way to a healthier lifestyle that I have been able to sustain over the years. I now know that I personally needed the dedicated attention & guidance of a trainer (which you often don't get from a large group class) to learn how to properly plank, swing a kettle bell, do a push up, etc ... as well as to identify what I need more / less of in my fitness regimen to get my desired results. One size doesn't fit all. The first time we met, Amy had me tell her my goals for training (fat burning, strengthening & toning) and then she came up with a workout plan to help me best achieve them. Amy has a great wholistic approach to training ... and I've always felt that she tries to equip me, via our workouts, to best "do life", wherever life has taken me. Examples: Because I have an office job and spend most of my work hours sitting in front of a computer ... which has led to a lot of lower back pain ... she has always incorporated movements that counteract that in the custom workouts she creates for me. She trained me, a newbie runner, through my first 5k and also trained me through my first pregnancy, so that I was strong and healthy before and after delivery. And even now, as a new mom, she always likes to make sure that I can handle 35-40 pounds like a piece of cake, since I often have to carry my 4 year old, 35 pound daughter. Quite frankly, I'm better able at walking & carrying my daughter than my husband! :) Amy is super knowledgeable and a great person / positive force to just know. You won't regret working with her.

Team Tufunga is so much more than a place to work out. Yes, you come here to get stronger,…read moretransform your body, and push yourself physically, but what makes this place so special is that the transformation goes far beyond that. This is the kind of place you come to upgrade your life physically, mentally, and even spiritually. There's a level of knowledge, experience, intention, and genuine support here that is incredibly hard to find. These aren't trainers who simply count reps or put you through a workout. They understand how to challenge you, how to bring more out of you, and how to help you become stronger in ways that carry over into the rest of your life. I personally train with Pete, and he is truly exceptional. His knowledge and style of training are on another level, but what I also love about Team Tufunga is that the entire team brings such a high standard to what they do. You can tell this isn't just a job to them. There is real purpose behind the way they train and the environment they've created. The facility itself is incredible too. It feels like they have every piece of equipment you could possibly need, including things you rarely see in a typical gym. Everything about the space reflects the same level of thought and intention that goes into the training. I've trained in a lot of different environments over the years, and I genuinely haven't found anything else in the Bay Area that feels quite like this. The quality of the coaching is top notch, but it's the combination of the training, the energy, the support, and the mindset that makes Team Tufunga so unique. You may walk through the door wanting to change your body, but you quickly realize you're being given the tools to become a stronger version of yourself altogether. If you're looking for somewhere to simply work out, there are plenty of gyms. If you're looking for somewhere that can genuinely change your life, this is that place.

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.

The five stars are so well deserved!…read more My friend frequents with Plank + Power so I decided to purchase a single course. I took the course with Coach Liz who is seriously such an incredible instructor. I really appreciated that she took some time to help me understand the reformers, and covered a few things we'd work on before course started. This was helpful as I had a strain that I was recovering from. It was enough to pull through a class that I so desperately needed because *mental wellness* is important! I really enjoyed her workout because it was a total body workout, but there was an emphasis on arms which I REALLY loved. Other classes I have of course have arm workouts incorporated with lunges and such, but she was able to do that AND have just a focal point on arms. It was a GREAT work out! Her enthusiasm in the class is so infectious and the class community was warm. Forgive me as the desk attendants name, but she was also very courteous and helpful. What a wonderful person to greet students in. Plank + Power is very lucky to have a great team. I would encourage anyone who wants a solid workout to try it out here. I hope to be back whenever my schedule allows!

I bought the "newbie" package of 2 classes with free grippy socks for $35 and participated in my…read morevery first Pilates class ever the other day and I must say it was really challenging but I loved it! The next day I was sore on areas of my body I just haven't been able to reach lifting standard free weights at the gym. I'll be signing up for more classes for sure! There's convenient parking in the back and the staff are really supportive! Great prices on workout packages too (much better than other near by studios) with a variety of Pilates classes to choose from including foundational, power and hiit! Definitely a must try!!!!

I was looking to build strength and improve my technique and found both at Bay Strength. I also got…read morethe added bonus of increased confidence and community. I came to Bay Strength after many years of on and off weight training with self-coaching using primarily the Starting Strength book and video resources. My form was "good enough" that when I tried getting coaching at other gyms I was always disappointed because they would say, "looks good," although I knew I needed some fine tuning. At Bay Strength I did the "Learn to Lift" package and while my form actually was pretty good, Kelly had plenty of specific feedback to make it better. Then I joined Gwyn's weekly class and get programming based on my needs and goals, and valuable feedback in every session. I love the group coaching format because it allows for the coaches to provide more attention to people who need it but still give plenty of attention to people who need less. It's a super-efficient model that gives you access to a coach during your session but you don't end up paying for a coach to watch you warm up, after you've properly learned how. They can just focus their attention on your work sets. Then as things come up (i.e. technique, loading, programming questions, weird pains, etc.) it's great to be able to talk with an expert who can help. Aside from the expert coaching and high-quality equipment, there are two benefits I think are unique to Bay Strength: 1. Outdoor workouts: From a Covid19 perspective this is an extremely low risk environment, which is one reason I started here. I then grew to really enjoy lifting outside, especially during a rainstorm! 2. Inclusive community: I really like training with a group of people who are quite diverse, but all there for a similar purpose. I go to lift first, but it's great to have the social connection and support of other lifters without that "gym bro" vibe.

The coaches and community at Bay Strength are exceptional and unlike any strength training gym I've…read moreever visited. If you're looking for a welcoming, supportive, and diverse place to learn to lift, hone your technique, and build strength, this is the best place to do it. My partner and I have been lifting for about a year, but did the Learn to Lift sessions with Jeremy to ensure our lifting technique was sound and to learn how to continue getting stronger. Jeremy not only shared great form, technique, programming, and injury prevention tips, but also did so with enthusiasm and positivity that made every moment enjoyable. Whether you're new or experienced, Bay Strength is the place to BE.

I have worked with Haley since 2014, and I can't say enough good things about her. I'm a very…read moreactive person and I do a lot of shit that is hard on my body - ice hockey, running, skiing, biking through the city. I have a lot of mechanical issues with my body, and she tunes my ass up. IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE. She has trained me through bilateral rotator cuff injuries, SI Joint dysfunction, trigger points, and all kinds of injuries from falling on ice, snow, and the Market St Tour de FU. She always puts me back together to make me stronger than I was when I started. Haley is amazingly knowledgeable about anatomy and how the body works. She is patient and kind and funny, and she always brings me back to a positive place of love for this body that carries me through life. I appreciate VERY MUCH that she is body positive and focused on functional strength and athletic goals - not appearance or weight loss. Haley wants everyone to love movement as much as she does, and that's really the best kind of coach. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Exercise professionals like Haley are few and far between - I can't emphasize how much she goes…read moreabove and beyond for her clients and continues to seek knowledge and continuing education to improve her skills. I'm a physical therapist who specializes in perinatal and pelvic floor issues, and I wish I could send all of my clients to Haley. She has a true love for movement and expertise that is contagious and has taught me a lot about how I can better work with my own clients (and my own body!). She is creative, passionate, and most importantly, gets amazing results! If you're ready to get curious about your body, have fun with movement, and feel better than you have in a long time, don't hesitate to contact her!

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!

I've had tough lower back problems for quite some time. Starting weekly sessions with June (plus…read morethe homework she gave me) has really helped me. I recommend her without reservation. Walker Lundy

I took Pilates at June Kamerling's studio for about three years and only stopped because of the…read morepandemic. It was probably the best form of exercise and core strengthening which I needed desperately that I have ever done. The teaching was excellent, patient and customized. I highly rate this studio. Diane Reed

I started training with Chris in Muay Thai after a long break (years) from working out due to neck…read moreinjury. He was very understanding of my situation and helped ease me in, providing a very safe training environment and allowing me to go at my own pace. The attention to safe training is always priority for Chris. After a time I was even able to return to training BJJ. The level of teaching is high. the head coach (Chris) is very experienced, as are assistant coaches who are active fighter. They regularly bring in world class veteran Thai fighters for seminars. The gym is very welcoming to newcomers and all types of people. It is always clean and the mats are disinfected multiply times a day and always before BJJ class which I appreciate. Overall I think this gym is great place to learn and train Muay Thai and BJJ for self defense and enjoyment. It is more of a community vibe than a hardcore competition gym, although there are a number of active fighters who train there so if you want to take it more seriously you can.

Chris leads an incredible gym and community. He is professional, attentive to the needs of his…read morestudents, and fosters their growth as athletes and as a team. The new location is bright and accessible, too. We totally recommend Team Bolo!

It's an okay gym, sometimes stuff is broken, most of the time the floors are a little dirty. Most…read morepeople don't put their weights away, so you need to remove weights from the machines before using them, and even worse is watch your step as people leave weights in the floor. But the gym has most of what I need and isn't as expensive as other gyms so worth the price. What grosses me out the most is the water fountain. I'm not sure the water fountain has ever been cleaned. It looks moldy and just disgusting. I've been going to this 24 hour fitness for years and the water fountains have just been getting more and more dirty.

I've been a member at this location for years, and I'm finally at the point where I have to leave…read morean honest review. This gym has good equipment, but the men's locker room is one of the worst I've experienced. The smell is awful. Not every single day, but the majority of the time I come in, the locker room smells like sewage or mildew. For the amount members pay every month, it shouldn't smell like this. The biggest issue is the complete lack of enforcement in the sauna and steam room. There are signs everywhere that clearly say NO SHOES and NO ESSENTIAL OILS, yet people ignore them constantly. Members walk in wearing the same shoes they just wore throughout the gym, and people pour essential oils on the sauna heater, which repeatedly causes the sauna to be shut down. Everyone else ends up paying for one person's stupidity. Here's what I don't understand. There are security cameras throughout the gym, but there isn't one positioned outside the entrances to the sauna and steam room. I'm not saying put cameras inside--that would obviously be inappropriate--but put one outside the entrance. If someone walks in wearing shoes or damages the equipment, staff can review the footage, identify the member, document the violation, and hold them accountable. Instead of simply telling someone to leave that day, the gym should: * Issue a warning and document it on the member's account. * If it happens again, issue a final warning. * If they continue ignoring the rules, revoke their membership. * If the person is using a guest pass, the warning should also be attached to the member who brought them in. People only respect rules when there are actual consequences. This location has also been shut down multiple times over the years because of burst pipes and maintenance issues. Between that, the smell, and the constant sauna problems, it feels like this club is being neglected. What really blows my mind is that I also have a Planet Fitness membership that costs about $10 a month, and somehow their locker rooms and bathrooms are consistently cleaner than this gym that costs three times as much. I've also been to the 24 Hour Fitness in Walnut Creek, and it's like night and day. Their locker room actually smells clean, the sauna is usually working, and the entire facility feels much better maintained. That tells me this isn't a 24 Hour Fitness problem. It's an El Cerrito management problem. Corporate needs to invest more in this location by hiring additional cleaning staff, increasing how often the locker rooms are cleaned, and actually enforcing the rules that are already posted. Signs don't do anything if nobody enforces them. I genuinely want this location to improve because it's convenient and has a good selection of equipment. But until management starts taking cleanliness and accountability seriously, I can't recommend this gym.