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4.9 (43 reviews)
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Got some group conditioning in before work. Look at my girls mad tire pushing skills.
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I work with Cassandra on Thursdays (she's great, by the way), so I haven't had an opportunity to meet the fabled Stone yet, but I am so in love with the space he put together. The gym itself is spacious, clean and is a fitness nerd's dream when it comes to equipment. They have a TRX cage, an amazing lifting space, kettle bells, free weights, and cables in addition to a bunch of newfangled doohickeys and thingamabobs that I couldn't even begin to identify, but that have kicked my butt when I use them in my workouts. And Cassandra! What a great trainer and body worker. She's so empathetic and intuitive, even on my rough inflammation and migraine days, she manages to coax a great workout out of me. Her focus on form when it comes to heavy lifting is phenomenal. She has an eye for movement, and is always coming up with creative ways to accommodate my aches and pains, while still helping me drive towards my fitness goals. In addition to being a great trainer, who's clearly gone to great lengths to hone her craft, she's also a body worker. So, when I come in with muscle pain, or my neck is locked up, she just puts me on the table (because there's a body work room!), and works it out so that we can get back to getting our fitness on. Finally, this review wouldn't be complete without giving a five star mention to the dogs. It would seem that all the trainers bring their doggies to assist the workouts. Which is brilliant, if you ask me. Cassandra has the greatest pup out there and she gets to come work out with us. Whether she's cuddling you between sets, greeting you with her sunshine face, or tearing around the gym like a big goof, that dog rounds out this outstanding experience. I couldn't dream up a better workout buddy. And when the workout is over, I am sweating, happy, and have had all the doggy love I can take.

I used to hate Kettle Bells now I love them as much as Kettle Corn!

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Training here is my favorite part of the morning. OMP is the best. I've had nothing but positive experiences with Stone.

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Oakland Adventure Boot Camp

4.7(59 reviews)
2.2 mi•Lake Merritt

Wow, I did a few runs of Oakland Women's Fitness Boot Camp when my kids were little and I needed to…read moreget back in shape, and today, post-pandemic, I'm back again. I love it! Don't get me wrong - I am not a gym rat and frankly, I hate fitness classes. Things I love about Oakland Women's Fitness Boot Camp with Anna Gunn are: - Outdoors (yeah, the Lake has goose poop and interesting characters abound, I still love watching the twinkling lights in the dark at the start and then the sunrise over Oakland's lake) - Excellent instruction (I get left and right mixed up for real - Anna's step-by-step instructions work for me) - Alt-exercises (If you have an injury or just need to do partials or fewer reps) - Non-competitiveness (I can do what I can do not what marathoners do and I feel good about it) - So much extra energy: This class starts my day off right.

I have been coming to Oakland Adventure Bootcamp for more than a decade. It is a un-negotiable part…read moreof my weekly routine. Not only is it a challenging but achievable workout that adapts to various fitness levels - there is a great sense of comraderie & community with other regulars - and other exercisers and dog walkers that are part of the early morning community at Lake Merritt. We share all kinds of experiences and tips/ideas. I love exercising outdoors and the accountability of a class with an instructor who provides individual guidance and accomodations at a fraction of cost of a personal trainer.

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Downtown Oakland Branch YMCA

Downtown Oakland Branch YMCA

3.6(212 reviews)
1.4 mi

Love the Oakland Y. The community is amazing. Great equipment that they upgrade frequently. I feel…read moresafe working out here and I feel the equipment is clean.

The Oakland YMCA is better than the Berkeley one, but there is still plenty of room for…read moreimprovement. Let's start with the pros: it's in a good location, it's a sizable space, and they have a lot of cardio machines. I recently had to wait for a machine, and that may have been the first time I've experienced that here. Now for the cons: 1) Like other East Bay YMCA locations, there is no towel service. I have exercised at YMCA locations all over the Bay Area, and I've noticed that on the Peninsula and in San Francisco, Marin, and the South Bay, members do not have to bring their own towels. I get that it's a luxury, but I wish the holdouts in the East Bay would get with the program. 2) There is no hot tub. (This is something the Berkeley YMCA does have.) 3) Machines and other things are out of order for extended periods of time. (See photos.) 4) The water pressure in the men's locker room is lackluster. 5) They renovated the men's locker room last year and it is certainly nicer, but I don't understand why they insist on those mats that feel slightly less painful than stepping on legos. (See photo.) 6) The staff does not answer the phone - at least not consistently. Earlier this month, I called three times over the course of a week to ask about something I accidentally left in the locker room and to check about holiday hours. All calls were during business hours, and no one ever picked up. I left a voicemail the first time and never got a call back. Am I going to continue using the YMCA? Yes - it's a 10-minute walk from home, and it has the basic gym necessities for me. I'm unlikely to recommend it until they start putting in a little more effort, though.

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Downtown Oakland Branch YMCA - Tuesday morning coffee until 10 am

Tuesday morning coffee until 10 am

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Downtown Oakland Branch YMCA - I got on this machine, only to realize that it was not working at all. Staff hadn't gotten around to even labeling it "out of order."

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I got on this machine, only to realize that it was not working at all. Staff hadn't gotten around to even labeling it "out of order."

Orangetheory Fitness - Having fun at OTF Downtown Oakland.

Orangetheory Fitness

4.5(49 reviews)
1.4 mi

Deshaun is hands down the absolute best coach I've experienced at this location. I've been a member…read moresince 2021 and never felt compelled to write a review until now because of him... head coach vibes. He is motivating, mindful, and plays the best music. I literally would rather come here than go to a club because he essentially plays the same music I'd hear there, but I feel even better because I'm doing something more productive for my mind, body, and soul. I wish he coached early morning classes during the week, but I'm thankful and look forward to his Sunday classes. Also, they have a new and improved manager at this location. I forget his name, but he is kind and welcoming to myself and all of the other members from what I've seen thus far. This is a great place to be so if you are debating on whether or not you should join... DO IT!

I was a loyal member of the Emeryville Orangetheory until it permanently closed. After the closure,…read moremy membership was automatically transferred to the Downtown Oakland location, which I did not choose and do not feel comfortable attending. I canceled my membership immediately after the transition and requested that my membership end with my current billing cycle. Instead, I was told I would be charged for an additional month because of the 30-day cancellation policy, despite the fact that the studio I originally joined no longer exists. I found the lack of flexibility extremely disappointing. This was not a typical cancellation, it resulted from Orangetheory closing my home studio. I have not used my membership since the Emeryville location closed, yet I was still expected to pay for another month at a different location. Alex unwilling to make what I believe would have been a reasonable customer service exception. As a result, I cannot recommend this location based on how this transition was handled.

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30 Day-Boot Camp - Compete!

30 Day-Boot Camp

4.2(11 reviews)
1.4 mi•Uptown

I have been to multiple different boot camps over the last 7 years, but I tell you that 30day…read morebootcamp is the BEST boot camp ever! Not only that this one is cheaper than other ones, but also it's very personal. While you work out with many other people in other camps, here, you get to work out in a smaller group so you get more attention from the instructors. I love that. The instructors are really funny, too. Also, on top of the regular bootcamp stuff, they teach self-defense for women. Since I live in Oakland alone as a woman and have to walk to and from the BART station, I always felt it was dangerous. I have taken self-defense lessons like once a year, but I always forget the techniques after a week. Now, I learn new skills and get to practice them everyday, IF I need to use any of the techniques (I hope I won't have such a chance though...) I can actually remember them. I LOVE all the kicking and punching! lol I signed up for the unlimited workout membership. I think this is a better deal among all the other deals they have but check out their website and decide for yourself. After every class, I feel fabulous and confident! Anyways, if you are interested in getting fit and getting more confidence when you walk down the street of Oakland (lol), I highly recommend this bootcamp! (btw, did I tell you that I lost 8 lbs after joining 30day bootcamp??? I still have 15 more lbs to lose though...lol )

A few months back, I bought a Living Social deal for one month of unlimited classes at 30 Day Boot…read moreCamp. I was primarily attending the 8am class at 500 William Street, and I loved it. It was intense, but only 45 minutes long, so definitely manageable. Martin is a great instructor - he really pushed us, but was very sweet and friendly and encouraging. The workouts changed every day, so it was never boring. I felt great afterwards. I went regularly for 2 weeks. Then the new semester started and I only made it in once in the third week, and then, all of a sudden, their schedule changed: morning classes were to be held only at the Montclair location, while afternoon and evening classes would be held at the Uptown location. This didn't fit in with my schedule, so I only made it in once more - to a Saturday morning class at the Montclair location. (That was a good class, too, but I liked being outside better.) I got a text the other day saying that 500 William Street would be hosting morning classes again. Since my Living Social deal is long over and I can't afford their normal prices at the moment, I won't be returning immediately, but I'll definitely keep it in mind for the future. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a new fitness routine.

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Beautiful 500 William Street

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Alison Roessler - Certified Personal Trainer

5.0(65 reviews)
1.8 mi•Downtown Oakland

20 years in restaurants and kitchens has left my body pretty creaky and beat up. With the long…read morehours and confined work space, I was starting to get a sense of urgency around my physical health. I knew that the only way to keep working on my feet was to get stronger -- but I had no idea where to start. Being an extreme introvert with limited executive function, just showing up to a gym or public fitness classes on my own volition didn't feel like an option. Thankfully my partner and I were introduced to Alison. With Alison's guidance we've been getting stronger and more confident in our work and daily activities. Consistent weekly appointments help me stay on track with my goals and give me a sense of accountability that I just can't impose on myself. She makes sure we never do the same workout twice which keeps things interesting and never boring. I've never felt stronger or more comfortable in my body. My joints feel lighter and my back is straighter. Working with Alison has been game-changing!

Cannot recommend Alison enough. As someone who spends long days on my feet and does a lot of…read morerepetitive movements and heavy lifting as part of my work, I was always in pain. I feared I'd make things worse by trying to work out with no knowledge of how to approach exercising correctly. And, the motivation to go to a random, not-always-welcoming gym on my own simply wasn't there. Seeing all the great reviews of Alison and Truve, I approached Alison with my concerns, thinking she'd direct my partner and I to a group class or different trainer, but amazingly she agreed to work with us. We are so grateful for how she's made time to train us from scratch, and barely 4 months in, we already feel a huge improvement in our daily lives. Alison not only makes working out approachable, she manages to make it fun and practical.

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Student in free community Truvefit camp with Alison

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Client during a personal training session

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Atomic Allure

Atomic Allure

4.4(92 reviews)
1.9 mi•Oakland Chinatown

I came to my first pole class in October 2022 and have been hooked ever since. I recently loss a…read moresignificant amount of weight and wanted a way to get fit, have fun and feel comfortable in my body. My first class was with Zhara. She was great, full of energy and helpful. After one class, I went to a couple more intro classes eventually I purchased the 10 pack package (more bang for your buck) and subsequently moved to an annual membership after about 3 months of consistent classes. Each class and instructor I have taken has been wonderful. The entire staff is knowledgeable, encouraging and willing to offer feedback and assistance. I have taken multiple classes with the convenience of the annual pass. (Ie intro, low flow, twerk, poleography, pole workout, inversion etc). I have nothing but positive feedback about the instructors. Zhara's energy and abilities are awesome! Kelli's intro to pole and inversion class is wonderful. I always feel challenged but encourage that I will continue to progress. Kate's breakdown of the technical details with intro to inversion sessions are amazing. It feels like having a private session. Vickya's exercises in intro to pole particularly looking in the mirror and watching myself has helped me boost my self esteem. Tink's boot camp class has helped me get in better shape. C Michelle's energy and class on twerking has opened my eyes to the art form. Kat's kindness and beautiful choreography in low flow has helped me gain confidence in my own sensuality and body. For someone who never been on a pole 5 months ago and was shy to now being able to climb and starting to learn inversion, this studio has been amazing. So glad I took that first intro class and took a chance in myself. Now I can't get enough!!! I can't say enough positive things about this studio. In a short time I have learned so much and am excited weekly for my pole classes. I have met diverse folks of all backgrounds and it's beautiful to be part of this community.

This review is for Tink! Hands down the strongest, funnest, and most empowering women I have met…read more Thank you for your enthusiasm, encouragement and sharing all your fun tricks with me. So thrilled that you always have my back and bring such positive energy to every class. THANK YOU!!!

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Atomic Allure
Atomic Allure
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