Locked out 2x in a week despite paying up. Complained and owner became petty and told me im trespassing and asked me to leave in the middle of a workout. Its all their fault because they fail repeatedly to deal with basic requests like updating a card on file, and repeatedly screw up on the computer system. The owner insists on not having staff and putting his personal number but he never is available and becomes irate if you "bother" him Gym is small and ill equipped. Very hot and smells bad. Never any staff there in case of problems like beings locked out. Cant get ahold of owner during normal business hours and constantly acts like he is being bothered if you report broken equipment or anything Fitness SF is better anyway. I was going to keep both but the owner of this gym doesn't reciprocate loyalty Go here if you wanna get locked out randomly and repeatedly and belittled for making perfectly reasonable complaints. Im sure he will reply here claiming i am the problem but fyi all i did was say "im sick of this" and i think anyone would be after repeatedly getting locked out despite paying $125 a month. i see people having issues with getting locked out basically every day. The owner is aware but choses to not staff his gym or switch software systems The floor uses foam tiles so when you try to wheel the benches around they become dislodged and jam and create hazards. The owner makes rash decisions like putting 100lb dumbbells on a rack not suitable for such heavy weights so they fall on your feet, he is too stubborn and gets overly defensive if you try to point out any issue, and tries to deflect (its always the members or the staffs fault, never takes responsibility or ownership) read more

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Shady as fuck. I loved this gym for years until one day they tried accusing me of sharing my door code before promptly terminating my membership. All I got was one warning text filled with typos, followed by a notification that my membership had been deactivated. Just like that. I asked them if they made a mistake and tried to see if there was any explanation but some guy named Derrick on some ego trip kept telling me I was a thief and full of BS, which was not on my bingo card. Maybe pick another gym read more

Great but for the love of people not fainting can you can please have fans on the southern half of the gym? There's ones on top of poles that point to no one and it's disgustingly warm after 11am even if it's 50 degrees outside (the staff here even told me to try to avoid coming after 11am which kind of sucks given how much we're paying not to put some fans on the ground to create airflow) read more

State of the Art, Inviting, Easy-Up vibe thriving environment, Professional, A-Z Cool, Locally Owned, Cares about People, Supports a zest and enthusiasm for a healthy lifestyle! read more

Immaculate Vibes!! This was my first time back to the gym since the Covid shelter in place and I have to say I was filled with nostalgia in all the best ways. The gym has gotten even better than before. There is a large variety of equipment, and multiple pieces of the more frequently used stuff. The gym had nice new flooring and multiple stations of cleaning products to keep the gym sanitary. The music was on point so I didn't even need my headphones. I never had to wait to use anything, Left the gym and caught a beautiful view of OB, what more could you ask for. I really love this gym!! read more

Cool little gym with everything you need for a good workout. 24hr access and super low membership fee. The staff is helpful and friendly. The gym is clean and the equipment is updated. Family style small business that really deserve thu support these days. read more

Just like the other reviews on here, this gym is awesome. It's compact, has everything you need, all the equipment is in great condition, great location close to the beach. Street parking is fairly easy if you drove. And people are friendly in the gym which is always nice. :) read more

This gym is uh...well..not so good! It has basic equipment and it's old and...not very stimulating compared to all the other gyms. I stayed for maybe 45 minutes. I did all the basic things you do at a basic gym. It is unadorned. It is going through ownership change. There were like 3-4 different ppl in the gym other than me. There was a man I talked to who preferred this gym and said he liked it, but I can't figure out why a man who had all the choices to make for gym membership would choose this one. I used this gym with ClassPass. It's near Ocean Beach and it's ok. read more

Excellent Gym. Staff is freindly, and lets you workout in peace. Gym is clean and has a good range of equipment.

Love this place! I come here whenever I visit SF and I feel right at home. The vibe is chill, friendly, and welcoming. They have everything you need, plenty of squat racks, rigs, functional fitness and cardio equipment. read more

An amazing and clean gym! I haven't been to the gym in a year due to Covid, and once I got vaccinated, I wanted to choose a gym that was clean and that took Covid-19 seriously. There are Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, and towels offered for all of the members. The staff members are also regularly cleaning down equipment as well. This has been my favorite gym I have been to so far in SF. read more

Fit Club is a small neighborhood gym that ticks off the basic requirements. Pros: It's never busy early in the morning so even though there aren't a ton of machines, there's no issue with waiting for a machine to free up. There's a good number foam rollers, exercise balls, and dumbbells for a small gym, which I appreciate. Their hours of operation make it easy to come in either before or after work. Cons: Besides the two large fans, there's no air conditioning so even at 5am, it gets pretty warm inside. It's not the cleanest around the base of the cardio machines but the rest is decent and there's always hand soap in the bathroom. read more

It's a chill small gym, but it has what I need. The location and hours are unbeatable. I love coming here to warm up before walking over to Kelly's Cove to surf. read more

I just moved in to the area and was looking for a gym close by. So I stopped by to see the gym and see the offers they have. The door was locked and when I knocked the girl behind the counter looked at me and just stared! I'm like can you open the door and she shakes her head and still sitting! After like few times that I point to the door she opens it and says my boss told me to not open the door because everyone should has a code!!!! And I'm like what about people who want to sign up and see the gym? And she says they do it online! The most unprofessional attitude and cold welcome I've ever gotten from a gym! Lost my interest here! Thanks for not motivating. read more

I've been coming here for about a year and really appreciate the selection of equipment this smaller gym offers. The owner really seems to care about the quality of equipment and cleanliness of the place. $200 a month for my wife and I are well worth it. read more

If you want to get in shape but you're intimidated by most gyms, come here! Having been a personal trainer, I've worked at and joined a LOT of gyms. I switched careers because the industry is super sketchy. Fit Club, on the other hand, with its friendly neighborhood atmosphere is by far the best I've experienced. I was a member a few years back and decided to re-join a month ago with my husband. The new location is much nicer, with more space and a glimpse of the ocean out the window. Marty and his staff are awesome, and they have all the essentials: treadmills, ellipticals, a rower, and machines for every muscle group. It's never crowded, and everyone is so nice. The location is beautiful- step outside and you're at the beach. Perfect! read more

So.. my husband kept telling me to check this gym out for us to train at. We live about 10 mins away and he said that this gym used to be his old jujitsu place? We always pass by this and been wanting to check it out. So.. I finally gave in this week and emailed the gym to ask some questions: membership information, cancelation policies, lockers, etc. The lady who got back to me was extremely nice and quick to reply. So I decided to finally check it out yesterday (Saturday). First of all, the guy st the front was extremely nice and friendly. He gave me a quick tour of the place. Yes, it's small but they got pretty much everything you need to get a good workout. They got squat racks (where you don't need to wait because some guy was taking hours squatting), few treadmills, few elliptical, a rower and my favorite - the assault bike. They got a few machines but they also have kettlebells and of course dumbbells. They have a small area for functional training as well - TRX, rings, bosu balls, etc. I had such a great workout that I didn't even notice the time. I was there for about an hour and 30 minutes. One thing I like about this gym is that is not busy like others. There were probably about 10 of us in there and everyone was moving. No one was waiting for a machine or a cardio equipment. The crowd was also diverted. There were some older people, younger people.. the vibe is just what I need. Get in, get a good workout which is the reason I came in for and get out. Take a walk on the beach to cool down. No one stares at you.. no one hugs an equipment. I told my husband to check out when he's off.. so we can sign up! It's small but bad a$$. The music, the people, the location.. today, I walked 25 minutes to get there because I didn't wanna drive.. and it was sunny anyway. I had such a good day and it started here.. I had the best workout here! You should try it! read more

I was visiting from out of town and fit club is one of the few gyms on the west side of SF. I purchased a day pass from a very courteous fellow for the low price of $10! You can't but anything in San Francisco for $10. The gym was clean and well stocked with plenty of heavy iron and pull up bars. It was very low key and only one block away from the beach The members where all very friendly and helpful. I had a great workout and would definitely return read more

This place is friendly and convenient for those of us living in Ocean Beach, but it's not well maintained. It feels like a gym in an apartment building, which given its proximity to the condos at Ocean Beach, makes quite a bit of sense. Pros: * Convenient to those of us in Ocean Beach * Friendly * Not crowded Cons: * Old equipment * Dirty towels (perhaps they are for cleaning machines?) * Limited staff hours read more

Came to this gym for a day pass to help work off some extra Thanksgiving calories while I was in town. The owner was not there but had a note to call his cell for questions. He picked up the phone quickly and was very nice. I mentioned I was hoping to get a day pass and if I was allowed to use the facility or I need to come back when he would be in the gym. The owner was super nice and said feel free to go on in. I was very thankful for his generosity. This gym offers towels, water, a large restroom if you need to change. Has all equipment you could need. I did a full body weight train and a little bit of cardio. Nothing fancy. No intimidation. I would visit again if I ever needed an extra workout. read more

Fit Club has all the essentials and people use the facility for a variety of purposes: weightlighting, calisthenics, stretching, and cross fit. Fit Club really is your friendly neighborhood gym, and there's definitely a community of regulars which are always very welcoming. There's also a full-time seasoned trainer (Mustafa, or Mohammed??) who always keeps up the good energy and gets people excited about their workout. The place is basically always open and accessed with keycard entry. It's not uncommon to be the only one there early in the morning or late at night. If you're looking for eucalyptus towels & tons of equipment, go join Sports Club LA downtown-- Come to Fit Club if you want a good workout spot at a very reasonable price, in a neighborhood with good vibes. read more

I love this gym. Our trainer moved there from Sunset Gym, and not only is the location much easier for me and my husband to get to from our house, but it's a lot less crowded and there's equal space given to the cardio machines some people like and the free-weights and machines that others (like me!) prefer to use. The owner, Marty, is great - always friendly (and with two really cute dogs who hang around outside sometimes and greet us when we arrive) and the place is clean and neat. Marty just upgraded some of the equipment as well. Most of the clientele is also nice - not a lot of 'tude going on. read more

Love that this place is walking distance less than 5 mins for me. It has basically everything to workout with cardio and weights. 6mths after having a baby I'm so ready to get back into a gym and working out! Glad I found this place! we are only in SF for 3months and Marty worked with us and gave us a deal. Def not a big gym but it get the work done and you get a great workout! I love it! read more

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I am from out of town. I was able to get in a day pass workout. The owner was very helpful even though I showed up outside of staff hours. Thanks! read more

Awesome gym- 5 stars- People are friendly and there is a good mixture of ages and genders. Has everything you need and you can get your grind on without waiting for machines. Big ups to the owner and phil! -Tom read more

Everything I need is always available, great hours, clean...

I came into this gym today to take a look after I heard a gym just opened up near the beach in the Richmond District. I met with the owner Marty when I walked in. FYI- I'm already a member at 24 hour Fitness and Gold's Gym, however, I have to travel across town just to workout, which cuts into my workout time. This gym is perfect for me, because it's close to home with great convenience. Marty is a friendly and great business owner that grew up in the neighborhood, knows the area well, and knows what the locals are looking for. I will be signing up after the Thanksgiving Holiday. This is not a big gym at all, however, it's big enough to get a full work out in without having to deal with the traffic across town and the rush hour crowds at the larger gyms. I'm glad I found this place. read more

This gym is awesome. Clean. Really nice people. I like to lift weights, but I always work with a trainer to maximize my workouts and to avoid overuse injuries. Vance works me out hard. He's always smiling though. :) Marty, the owner, is really friendly and helps you figure out the plan best for you. I'm in there lifting as often as I can, and I love seeing the regulars. Best gym ever! read more

I love this place because of the flexible hours and friendly owners. It's not big or fancy but if you know what you are doing it's an effective place to train. I feel conflicted writing a great review because the owners appreciate it, but I selfishly want the place to myself and more positive reviews could bring a crowd. Oh well, they deserve it! read more

Disappointed by the lack of equipment for strength training. One of the main pieces of gear that allows for lat pulldowns is not height adjustable so it severely restricts range of motion for taller people. Kind of a depressing and old environment too. It's fine if you're just here for cardio machines or free weights on benches. read more

I just found this gym last week, and I can't say enough good things about it. From the minute I walked in, I knew it was exactly what I was looking for in a gym. It has a great neighborhood vibe where when you make eye contact with people, they actually smile at you (in stark contrast to financial district gyms!). Phillip who works the front desk is just as sweet as can be, and made me feel home right away. I was there on a Monday night and didn't have to wait for machines. It's close to my house, it's clean, provides towels, and it's right near the Safeway, so I can just grab whatever I need for dinner on my way home. This place is a gem - I'm so glad I found it!! read more

Very clean & has very friendly & great price. It has everything you need to workout. I never have to wait to use anything. I get to workout as long I want to & do all kinds of workouts. The only thing is there are no classes but I guess that okay. Over all great people & clean place for me to get my workout on! ;) read more

Walked in with a friend, was never greeted, waited a while and walked around the place. Very small, but seemed clean. Whoever the guy was behind the front desk was more concerned with his converstation with a girl then even saying "Hi, I'll be with you in a moment". We ended up going to another gym that actually said hello and wanted our business. read more

Fit Club is a clean, safe, and well equipped gym located one block off the north end of Ocean Beach on La Playa @ Balboa. I live in the neighborhood. I love coming here to cross train/weight lift and then take off from the gym to either run the beach or GG park. For me that is a perfect workout...gym then a beach run. The owner Marty is very accommodating and committed to his business. A mixed group of people using the gym ranging anywhere from seniors to pro-surfers. Everyone has been super chill. Great addition to the neighborhood! read more

Good gym. While it is small, it has pretty much everything you would need to do a good workout. It has an area for bench press and squats and other heavier weightlifting, an area for TRX and bodyweight exercises, and even a couple yoga mats if you want to do some stretching. There are also a few machines for isolated weightlifting movements as well as cardio machines like stair steppers, stationary bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, and a rowing machine. Reasonably priced. Good vibe. read more

Still a great gym, and they have recently made some changes inside to make the space even nicer. My one complaint about this gym is not something that's an issue for me as a customer but that does bother me as someone living in the neighborhood - I really wish they would discourage friends/employees/visitors/whoever from double parking on the street in front of the gym. It's pretty annoying for other drivers, and there's tons of free parking readily available a block away at the beach. read more

Close to home, uncrowded, you can come and go with a keycard at really any reasonable (and unreasonable hour). If there's something you need Marty, the owner, is always all ears and happy to help. read more

Great little gym right next to beach. Clean, friendly owner and staff. Conveniently located next to lands end trail and Safeway.

Great neighborhood gym with friendly staff. Only knock is the lack of room for free weights.

Great little neighborhood gym. Very clean and nice staff. Some machines may be cramped but still good use of limited space.