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    5.0 (11 reviews)
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    The Club at Los Gatos - Welcome to The Club at Los Gatos!

    The Club at Los Gatos

    4.2(81 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    I came here years ago before they redid it and it's worth a $50 day pass to enjoy all of the…read moreamenities. They are located in Los Gatos next to Los Gatos HS. I enjoyed my afternoon here and got a lot of steps on the treadmill and elliptical then I did a solid hour of weight machines.

    UPDATE TO MY previous 5 STAR REVIEW. Had a really…read moredisappointing experience with coach Karina. I was 2 minutes late to class because I had to drop my baby off at the Kids Club after my husband unexpectedly couldn't watch her. My friend was already in class and had even put my towel and water bottle on the spot I had saved. When I arrived, just 2 minutes later, someone else was already using my spot. My friend told Karina I was literally one minute away, but Karina told someone from the waitlist to take my spot anyway. When I arrived and asked what happened, she told me, "If you're not here by the start time, I give your spot away." I'm sorry, but is there no grace period at all? I pay $670/month for myself, my husband, and my child, and I've never experienced a gym that wouldn't allow even a few minutes of grace. I've trained at many different places, and 5 minutes is usually the minimum. What made this experience even worse was Karina's attitude. She was extremely unfriendly and unwelcoming, not only toward me but also toward my friend. Im pretty sure the class wasn't even full and there was some unregistered participants. Most of the coaches at this gym are absolutely wonderful, kind, and welcoming, and I'm there almost every day for Body Shop. I have absolutely no interest in taking another class with Karina. This was completely unacceptable and honestly left a really bad impression.

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    Bay Club Courtside - Vespa owner working out at The Bay club  while we are enjoying view of this Italian beauty

    Bay Club Courtside

    3.6(354 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    I've been a part of Bay Club Courtside over the last 6mo's, and overall, I've been having a really…read moregreat experience. VIBE & AMBIANCE The space felt luxurious. It's a great spot for your classic gym work-out's, but also as a change in pace for those who work from home (there's a separate work space where you can also rent out private room). Noise level is typically lively. Parking in the main lot is difficult especially after work or at noon (during weekday's) and is generally packed during the weekend - of note, there's an alternative parking lot to the side of the main lot for Bay Club-specific parking (approximately 5min walk). SERVICE Service was friendly, overall, as you're typically greeted by those at the front desk, which is lovely. I'd say there is room for improvement for my tour/meeting with the membership director when I first looked at Bay Club Courtside, as it felt that my question's were more of annoyances and that he wanted the meeting to be over with sooner than later. STANDOUT DETAIL What stood out most to me was the overall atmosphere and vibe - it feels like I'm going on vacation to a resort everytime I enter (rather than a gym). I've never paid a monthly fee for a gym until now, and I'll say it's absolutely worth it! Overall, I'd highly recommend Bay Club Courtside!

    I have been in this club since 1994 Since the last 5 yrs I…read morehave seen a lot of people in the share membership Which have no clue what a gym is !! The staff is truly very un- friendly The lady's in the Coffee shop are the best It only takes a smile !! Bathroom are dirty , no toilets Paper It truly it's sad, it used to be one of the best gym

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    SPENGA - Here's to celebrating Chloie, this incredible achievement, and the next 1,500! We couldn't do this without you!

    SPENGA

    4.5(80 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    I am one of the Los Gatos Spenga's founding members. I've been going here over four years and…read morerecently celebrated my 500th session. This means that this review is about three and a half years late. I first joined Spenga from a gym that did a lot of HIT workouts. The workouts were decent, but there was never time given to cool down and stretching. I heard about the new Spenga opening up in LG and was immediately interested due to the yoga. Spenga is a whole body work out-- spin/strength/yoga (20 minutes of each in an hour long session). If you have never done the Spenga work out-- it is HARD. Every single time. Because as you get stronger and stronger, your "sweet spot" (power output on the bike) gets higher and you are encouraged to lift heavier weights and do stronger yoga poses. The combination of spin/strength/yoga goes by quickly, especially as there's so much you have to pay attention to. But the reason I have stayed so long at Spenga is the instructors and the community. Some instructors (Marina) have been there from the start. She recently celebrated her 2000 session. Chloie-- also an OG-- celebrated her 1500 session. Having the same instructors mean they get to know you personally (which is a double-edge sword-- they will push you to work harder!!) One of the co-owners, Dan, is a regular-- he is often at the front desk or taking a class with us. The instructors and the front desk team make you feel welcomed. You are greeted by name (unlike other studios I've attended where they work hard to ignore you), and the instructors even ask you to introduce yourself to your neighbor in the work out. As I take classes at the same time every day, I get to know the other people in the class. We cheer each other on, especially during the tough workouts. There are lots of celebration moments-- check out Spengalg's instagram accounts to see pics of the clients hitting major milestones, working on their birthday, etc. Spenga attracts all kinds of people. It's a workout that has something for everyone. Whether you are looking to get back in shape, get into a shape you have never been, or wanting variety from your current routine, I'd recommend giving Spenga a visit!

    I initially chose Spanga as a substitute class in addition to my Pilates and cardio. I had really…read morehigh hopes, thinking a 60-minute class combining spinning, strength, and yoga was a great concept and a well-diversified combination. After taking the initial trial class, I decided to buy a 10-class package to really try it out. Unfortunately, after taking a few more classes, I found myself really disliking it. The studio itself is really nice, and the staff is very kind. The spinning and yoga portions are pretty standard and totally fine. What I really dislike is the strength portion (the resistance and weight training part). It is held in an open setting with a maximum of 26 spots. The instructor gives a set of exercises and then lets members work at their own pace with their own selected weights. I found it not only very messy and unorganized, but also lacking in discipline and correction. Proper posture and choosing the right weights are extremely important in weight training. With 26 students doing their own thing, everybody is trying, but many have incorrect posture. This makes it ineffective and prone to injuries. Almost no corrections were given by the instructor. There are a couple of small TVs on the wall showing demonstrations of the assigned exercises, but they are quite small, and sometimes what is shown on screen differs from what the instructor demoed. There is another 60-minute class called Reps, which is pretty much pure strength and weight training. I took that class twice and had the exact same experience: it was messy, unorganized, and lacked discipline and form correction. One of the rap classes I took had 2 stripper-type ladies wore high heels dancing in the class. I think it was meant to boost everyone's morale... maybe ? but it totally weirded me out. Seeing 2 of them wearing tights and skimpy clothes, shaking their butt and booty, just looked weird and inappropriate to me. It totally weirded me out. If someone is already highly experienced in weight training and knows what they are doing, maybe this class works for them. But for the general public, based on what I saw, about 80% of the people have form problems. In some ways, this kind of setting defeats the purpose and can do more harm than good.I really want to use up the classes I bought. But every time I think about going, I feel resistant. Right now, these leftover classes are just going to be a waste of money for me.

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    SPENGA - Congratulations, Heather! Keep up the incredible work. We can't wait to see you back on the bike, on the floor, and on your mat very soon!

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    Congratulations, Heather! Keep up the incredible work. We can't wait to see you back on the bike, on the floor, and on your mat very soon!

    Los Gatos Swim & Racquet Club - Sunset

    Los Gatos Swim & Racquet Club

    3.5(85 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Nothing fancy, and superbly well run. I swim here about three times a week. Very friendly and…read morehelpful staff. They are doing a great job keeping everyone Covid safe. I don't play tennis, so I won't comment on that.

    So I'm updating my previous review. Sunday 8/23/2024…read more So it was 100 degrees out. My wife and I decided to go for a swim. I'm disabled in one knee, and the other is about to be disabled. There was a group of about 5 or 6 adults, one with an open container using the stairs as their personal lounge area. They had towels setup, dipping their feet in. One drunk and loud man was proudly blocking the stairs, holding on to the railing to hold himself up. At a common egress point you would think the lifeguards would have something to say to them. Even as I was shakily trying to get down the steps, they didn't move. Wife and I took up a lane and started to swim. Due to my disabilities my exertion level is low. One of the lifeguards decided to take it upon himself to ask me, "Is she OK with you being in her lane?" I told him, "Guy, that's my wife, wtf?" It's not like my wife went up and complained to him, but he decided to discriminate against my disability since I wasn't doing Olympic level swimming. My wife left and I was gently doing backstrokes, there was 3 kids on the deep end, same lifeguard, "Hey can these kids jump in your lane?" Wtf dude, if I wanted kids in my swimming area, I'd swim outside of a lane, not wanting to be a curmudgeon I agreed. I went to the other side of the pool to leave. As I was leaving the pool the party of 6 were still there, screaming, yelling, hanging off the rail. Again, my knees are in terrible shape. I need the hand railing, and I need space. I walked around the party, went to the lifeguard, showed him my scars on my knee and asked him, "Aren't you going to do anything about them?" He wouldn't. It's really annoying when you have visible surgical scars, visible ambulatory issues, and a lifeguard is treating you like dirt. Everyone pays fees here, but not everyone gets treated equally. That was my rub. 8/24/2026 Monday Wife and I decide to go back. There was kids everywhere, and I didn't want to put up with more lifeguard discrimination, so I went to a quiet part of the square common area. I was floating around, backstrokes, when some kid jumped in a foot away from my head. I straightened up and gave them a dirty look. So I moved over to another part of the square area where there was no kids. Started relaxing again, floating on my back. 2 kids came up and started splashing next to me, getting water in my face. I told them to go splash somewhere else. I decided to go sit in the sauna for a while. At that point I counted about 10 kids in the pool, 4 parents sitting poolside, faces buried in screens. By the time I got out of the sauna there was about 20 kids between the hottub and pool. As my wife and I walked out, I looked left at the loungers... A few more parents. Every single parent not looking at their kids, 100% focused on the screen in front of their face. I'm usually very patient of kids, but when they're unsupervised and running wild it ruins my time. How would the lifeguards or parents react if I decided to invade the kids space the way they did mine? Splashing them in the face? Let me wrap this up with a suggestion. Make the triangle area where the chair lift is adult only. That leaves plenty of other areas for kids to be kids without disturbing adults, and gives disabled adults like me a place to peacefully get their exercise in.

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    Mint Condition Fitness

    Mint Condition Fitness

    4.8(97 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Mint Condition is the greatest. all the exercises are "age appropriate"…read more Jennie is the greatest. the facilities are open and clean. all the employees are welcoming and helpful.

    I joined Mint four months ago, and I honestly did not expect to become this excited about lifting…read moreheavy things. I'm in my 50s and, like a lot of women around here, I've done my share of Pilates, walking, and other workouts that are great, but I was ready for something that would actually challenge me and help me get stronger. Enter Kyle. In just four months, I've gone from a 65-lb trap-bar lift to 135 lbs, progressed through the TRX row holds, hit a 75-second plank, and reached the Purple Kung Fu Panda level of overall fitness. I didn't even know to put that on my fitness goals list four months ago, but here we are. Kyle is a fantastic trainer. He knows exactly how much to push me, pays close attention to form, and somehow manages to make workouts that are HARD actually fun. He celebrates the wins, holds me accountable, and is incredibly encouraging. I genuinely look forward to my twice-weekly workouts! I also love that Mint is about much more than just sweating for an hour. The body composition assessments let you actually see changes in things like muscle and body fat over time, which is incredibly motivating. The small group training sessions with up to 2 other people are fun and social, as well. If you're a woman in your 50s who feels like you're in a workout rut - especially if your options seem to be Pilates and pickleball (both of which I enjoy!) - I would absolutely give Mint a try. You don't have to be a hardcore gym person. You can start wherever you are, and the trainers meet you there and help you get stronger. Four months in, I'm stronger, more confident, and having way more fun working out than I expected. And apparently, I'm also a Purple Kung Fu Panda. Highly recommend Mint and Kyle!

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    Mint Condition Fitness - Personal training in Los Gatos that teaches you the right exercises and the right way to move so that you don't hurt yourself!

    Personal training in Los Gatos that teaches you the right exercises and the right way to move so that you don't hurt yourself!

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    x2o Elite Personal Training

    x2o Elite Personal Training

    5.0(6 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    This review is for Paris!…read more I've taken so many different classes and worked with a lot of instructors, and Paris is truly one hell of a good instructor. What really stands out to me is how attentive she is to each person individually. She actually takes the time to assess what you're capable of and knows when to challenge you, without ever pushing you so far that you feel uncomfortable or unheard. She pays attention to your form, your limits, and where you can improve, and somehow finds that perfect balance between pushing you and making sure you still feel supported. You can tell she genuinely cares about helping you get stronger and get the most out of every class! The class was HARD, but the music, energy, and overall workout were amazing. It honestly motivated me to want to come back and get stronger. I was introduced to X2O Elite through my aunt, and I'm so glad I was. Paris is knowledgeable, encouraging, attentive, and just genuinely amazing at what she does. Even with my previous weightlifting experience, her little corrections, encouragement, and attention to detail went such a long way. She explains every movement and proper form so well, and her coaching voice is clear and easy to follow without ever feeling lost. One class was enough to make an impression, and I can't wait to be back!

    Can't believe it took me so long to try out x2o's gym (I have been a member of their pilates studio…read morefor years now). Amazing vibes, great workout (circuit / strength training), very clean, great equipment, and great music! Also pretty spacious so it doesn't feel too cramped. Small classes and Paris was so helpful, she also made the class so fun. I will be back!

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    Almaden Valley Athletic Club

    Almaden Valley Athletic Club

    4.0(269 reviews)
    4.1 mi•Cambrian Park
    Established in 1976
    Locally owned & operated

    I like this gym, it's a bit more like a club than purely a gym, but I don't really use the club…read morefacilities so the gym part is what I'm reviewing here. No tennis, no pool, no snack bar. Anyway, there are three key things for me when it comes to a gym. First is cleanliness, second is shower facilities, third is equipment. AVAC is a relatively small gym and I tend to go at off hours. This means not many people, so thankfully it's very clean inside. If you think about a 24 Hour Fitness or similar, they have hundreds of people constantly working out, there's no way to uphold hygiene standards. AVAC, despite being small, has frequent cleanings happening, which is nice. The showers at AVAC are... okay. On the plus side, they provide towels, which is a dealbreaker for me. Who wants to bring their own towel to a gym? So that's a big convenience factor. The towels have been bleached and washed to the point they are marginally more absorbent than copy paper and quite rough, but I guess a towel is a towel. The showers themselves are workable but not ideal. Communal in nature, which I personally find awkward, but going at off hours at least allows me to have them to myself or only 1-2 others at most. If it was packed I'd probably wait, it's just too weird. The shampoo and body wash are not very high quality, kind of reminds me of what you'd get at a cheap motel. But again, at least it's there. I also don't want to cart my own soap around. For the gym's size, the equipment variety and quantity is good. I've never not been able to get a treadmill, I've always been able to get the free weights I want, and there are usually benches available. The only thing in short supplies are squat racks, of which there are two, and space for deadlifts, which is basically also two. I would say the gym's clientele leans towards... not people doing those types of exercise. So I haven't typically had to wait, but again I also don't go at peak hours. There are also tons of machines, if you're the type of person who thinks isolation exercises are good. Better than nothing I suppose, but that's just me. AVAC offers a lot of free classes, of which I've taken none. They also have a snack bar, which I've never used. There's also a pool (not the swim school pool which is like 2.5' high) and a kiddie pool outside, neither of which I've been in. And there are tennis courts and pickleball and some outdoor fitness area, which, you guessed it, I have never been to. I wouldn't say AVAC is a destination gym the way Bay Clubs are, but if you're closeby it's probably the best one around. They also have plenty of parking in back in two lots.

    AVAC's staff is always service with a smile. The young woman at the front desk with short hair and…read morea nose ring is always so friendly and welcoming and always remembers my name. They have all the machines I use: elliptical, stairmaster, etc. Very clean facility. One thing is I wish there were more vegan options in the cafe.

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    Los Gatos Strength - Patrick has a customized workout for every client. He pushed me and that's the type of trainer we all need!

    Los Gatos Strength

    5.0(11 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Patrick is a one of a kind trainer. I'll start with that!! 5 STARS, HANDS DOWN!…read more I live in LA and was up for the week to visit my family. I was recommended to Los Gatos Strength and did my first session with Patrick in the am - and let me tell you, this was so much better than going to a regular gym. He's attentive and super hands on, exactly what most of us need to push ourselves to our fullest potential! Pat is a true fitness professional and really assesses what you need based on your goals, body type and strength. I highly recommend taking a session with him to try it out and then from there you'll make the best decision to sign up with LGS. You'll definitely feel and see the results if you stick with this type of training. I love that he holds you accountable which is so necessary of a trainer to all experience maximum results. Thanks, Patrick!

    I have been now working with Patrick for about 4 months consistently. The workouts are perfect as…read morethey fit right into my work schedule as I am remote and can make it during my lunch break. I have learned how to lift properly focusing on the muscle groups and seeing the growth thanks to Patrick's hands on coaching. Patrick is very knowledgeable and helps to understand your goals and works with you where you are to meet them. In summary come here if you would like to see the most gains out of your workouts a well as have someone who is both personable and very profesional.

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    Los Gatos Strength - Strength training: Leg Press - Patrick, the owner, works you to your fullest potential.

    Strength training: Leg Press - Patrick, the owner, works you to your fullest potential.

    Los Gatos Strength - Glutes! Range of motion and form - Pat helps you work on that so you get it right! It burns so good.

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    Glutes! Range of motion and form - Pat helps you work on that so you get it right! It burns so good.

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