I am relatively new to working out - 17 weeks of consistent exercise and still going strong! Let's…read morejust say I am on the large size, and I don't always feel comfortable dealing with fitness people, but this has not been the case at all with FIT. I am working remotely with their trainer Jeff. With a relatively small investment I have all of the equipment I need to transform my family room into a workout space each morning. I work out through face time with 3 other women, each of whom are in much better shape than I am. Jeff tailors a program for each of us, so that we are doing similar exercises at the same time fitting each of our needs. He has been particularly good at helping me find ways to continue to work out despite some knee issues. He is amazingly responsive. What I'm enjoying most is the balance in the workouts between strength training and cardio. By the end of every workout I really feel a sense of accomplishment and have worked up a good sweat. I feel that great feeling of having worked hard and accomplished something, but I don't feel so exhausted the rest of the day that my day is shot. I feel revved up rather than beaten down. If your looking for a way to workout from your home, I would give FIT a call. I find the cost reasonable. You don't need your own home gym just some weights, an adjustable weight kettle ball and a mat will get you started. I highly recommend.

Unparalleled expertise and a great atmosphere. Started going here in need of help stabilizing my…read morejoints after my second kid - they have slowly rebuilt me and I am so grateful to be able to start trying the activities that I was sorely (haha) missing!

To start with, our family loves the convenience of the gym and the equipment is overall fine…read more However, the staff can be unprofessional / disrespectful. Despite signs everywhere in the gym stating "no phone calls," one staff member was on a call for over an hour today (owner, you are welcome to verify this on camera). She was constantly giggling, and it was loud and distracting. I approached her and mentioned the no phone call policy, to which she responded that it was an important family call (However, she was also browsing and shopping for yoga pants during the call) When I asked her to please consider taking the call outside, she stared at her laptop screen and ignored me and did not apologize during the entire conversation. It was unpleasant and rude. This type of interaction leaves a bad impression and should not be the standard at this gym. I highly suggest the owner train the staff on basic manners!

Staff is always very friendly and courteous. Easy parking. I have been a member since 2012 and do…read morenot recall having any issue.

I love City Sport midday when it isn't very crowded, and I can workout freely without having to…read morewait too long for any weights/machines. The staff is kind for the most part, and it feels communal at certain times of the day. There are many regulars that say hello to each other, and the staff recognizes us. The people who help maintain the cleanliness of the locker rooms and whatnot are the kindest people.They always say hello and greet you with a smile. I appreciate that! Nightmare hours are morning and after work. I get frustrated with the people who sit on machines and scroll on their phones, and they are everywhere. I take 1 star off for that.

Pretty disappointed with the pool. After getting my membership specifically for the pool and going…read moreto swim laps in the pool for the first time, there was 3 bandaids and a big fake nail at the bottom of the pool while I swam which was honestly disgusting. How often do you clean your pool? Please take better care of the facility. Having kick boards would be nice too.

I used to go to couple other Lagree and Pilates studios but Transform has become my go-to, one of…read morethe best workouts and always consistent no matter what class or instructor you'll get an incredible workout! Love being able to hit so many muscles and areas of the body in under an hour! All the instructors I've had have been very well educated and take the time to correct my form off-mic, and are very encouraging and friendly. Love the small size of the class, almost feels like 1 on 1 personalized training! It's a great feeling to challenge yourself each class and see yourself getting stronger each time! Also a bonus as someone who bikes and uses transit it's one of the most accessible studios, right on the Caltrain line!

My FAVORITE studio in the South Bay!! The studio is so welcoming and the employees are so kind. I…read moream a workout guru and sometimes I feel weak at pilates! The classes are always different which I appreciate. Mara is my favorite instructor. I always get such a good workout when I come - full of shakes! I really look forward to my Thursday Pilates :)

A solid, working gym. Big (mostly) clean facility, unbeatable hours, easy access, friendly mixed…read morecrowd. Tons of equipment, even a 25 yard pool (you do have to reserve a time slot in advance, and in person). All good. Can't speak either way about the trainers, which I've never used. But back to the equipment, and here's the thing. They NEED all that equipment, because they use it poorly. Most gyms I've ever been to, people get on the hardware, do their reps and move on --- but not here. It's really astonishing. I've never been in a gym before where people simply sit motionless on the machines for 10min+ at a time, mostly staring at their phones (haven't seen any laptops, yet). And not just one or two people, everybody. Sure, people are cool about wrapping up if you ask, so no biggie. But it's weird. Is this actually a coffee shop and I can order a latte? Or is everybody really just hanging out here to look buff and meet people, and this is how? Don't get me wrong, you can still get a workout in, it's just ... odd. The other, maybe not coincidental, knock is the showers (not the cleanest btw, but perfectly adequate). There's not much hustle there either, which means there's usually a queue. At my old club I was regrettably one of the slower shower-ers, but man I'm the fastest here. Again, just ... odd. Maybe the women's showers are different. So: four stars for the good facility and pool, minus one for the Starbucks culture and another .5 for the showers. 2.5 stars --- solid, functional, not great; but then, not priced that way either.

Have tried to talk to management about this twice to no effect. Women's shower area is usually…read morefilthy and now two of the six showers are broken, and a third has a broken light so you have to shower in the dark. One shower is down for 6 months, the second for 6-8 weeks, light broken for at least 2-3 weeks. They bought lots of new workout equipment last year, but no effort put into maintenance. Had tried to get two friends to join, but they were both turned off by shower area. I hope they get serious about cleanliness soon.

I had a really positive experience with a Pilates instructor Monica at Equinox…read more She is kind, encouraging, and explains movements very clearly, which made a big difference for me as I was working on areas I struggled with. Her sessions were both supportive and effective--I saw improvements in flexibility, strength, and overall body awareness, and she also helped reduce some of my pain. Her classes feel warm and welcoming, and I always left feeling better than when I came in.

Equinox Palo Alto has a great selection of treadmills and equipment plenty of options, so you're…read morerarely waiting around for a machine. That said, the Life Fitness treadmills are older and out of date compared to other less expensive Equinox clubs like Santa Monica, South Bay, and Newport Beach. Probably the least "premium" part of this location is the men's locker room and bathrooms. They're consistently humid, cramped, and not as clean as you'd expect from an Equinox. For a premium membership price, the facilities should be held to a higher standard. Good gym for getting a workout in, but the locker room experience drags down what could otherwise be a great club.

I joined FunLife in November 2024, and it's been a great experience! Their workouts remind me of…read moreCrossFit WODs, but it's not exactly like CrossFit because I think they slow things down to focus on good form, and the coach-to-athlete ratio is smaller. Each day of the week has a different focus--upper body, lower body, conditioning, Olympic lifting--and they rotate the workout cycle every 6 weeks. This allows for progressive overload, and just when I think I've mastered the form, the program changes and keeps things fresh. Due to my main sport, I have an irregular schedule, so I appreciate that they offer a variety of flexible membership plans. A major perk is being assigned a personal coach who checks in with you weekly for the first 12 weeks and then once a month thereafter on paper. In reality, I see my coach Carina more often than that from attending sessions where she is coaching, and when I go to open gym. Carina has been incredibly helpful in supporting my specific fitness goals for my sport--crewing in dinghy team racing and working bow in big boat sailing. She created a custom workout plan (which she updates every few weeks) that incorporates the exact movements I need, like pulling ropes at specific angles--something I haven't been able to find anywhere else. She also helps me address any random soreness from other activities with targeted stretches and mobility work. The gym also has an InBody machine that you can use anytime to track your progress. I've seen a measurable decrease in body fat and an increase in muscle mass, which is very validating. This review might make it sound like I'm really into working out, but my natural state is being a potato. What gives me the extra push to haul my butt to the gym is worrying that the dogs Koa, Koda, Kona, and Loki will forget what I smell like if I skip a week. (Those are the regulars I see, maybe there are more fur angels?!) They're all super sweet and provide much-needed dog therapy. And if you're not into dogs, don't worry--they're well-behaved and won't bother you. I think I need a conclusion paragraph. Basically, I have found that FunLife is a good investment in my physical and mental health (yay dogs!) because of the flexible membership plans, variety of sessions, coaching, and other nice-to-haves like open gym sessions and the InBody scanner. Highly recommend!

Caution - Bad Payment Policy. Don't leave your credit card on file with the Wodify App/FL with auto…read morepayment ON. Automatic charges get processed without any notification for not attending class/service. Reply from Finance team - We don't care. No refunds. I requested for extended medical leave and they just processed my card twice (for no service), saying we just run this payment and it is justified based on single email shared three months back. Please be cautious. I referred folks here too. Finance team does NOT care..Bad customer service

First YMCA I've been to since I was a kid. Larger location. Can get pretty crowded especially at…read morethe typical workout times, especially the dumbbell room. That room is annoyingly small. They seem to offer a lot of classes, which is nice. Haven't tried yet. Abundance of cardio machines so those are easy to find. It's the weight lifting that can get annoying sometimes. Overall decent location.

We recently moved to San Diego, and I forgot to cancel my membership for two weeks after the move…read more I asked them to waive the monthly fee for January since I hadn't used the facility and because we've donated literally thousands of dollars to the YMCA over the years. They refused, which seems both thoughtless and also extremely ungrateful. Think carefully before donating to the El Camino YMCA.

My favorite Barre studio in the area. I have been coming here on and off for the last year. I drive…read moreall the way from Sunnyvale. Plenty of parking and the studio is spacious, clean, has two restrooms, and a shower. They also offer child care which is a nice bonus (I do believe you have to pay extra). The work space is clean and they have all the supplies you need. You do need sticky socks. The instructors are great. They go around and fix your form.

I 'd highly recommend Alkalign Studios to anyone wanting to (a) start an exercise habit or (b)…read morecomplement an existing one by building functional strength as insurance against injuries. It is a friendly, clean, welcoming studio. I was never able to stick to regular exercise until I tried Alkalign 5 months ago; now I go 2x/week and I don't even mind it. Results: I'm noticeably stronger, my previous back pain (which I'd chalked up to being a person over 30 who sits at a desk all day) only visits me rarely now, my posture is better, and my butt looks great. All the instructors are really knowledgeable and give individualized adjustments during class to help you maximize gains and avoid injury. If you're an exercise beginner: Classes were a bit hard at first since I was starting from zero, but instructors were always kind and encouraging. They're happy to give modifications to make it easier and you're welcome to go at your own pace. Before you know it you'll be able to do the harder versions and you'll be amazed at what you can do.

If physical health, efficiency, and accountability are a priority for you, then you should consider…read moresigning up at Fit Theory. I'm a pretty sedentary person and peeling me off the couch after a long day at work is nearly impossible. Fit Theory helps keep me more active than I would be, gets me in and out in 30 minutes, and keeps me on a consistent schedule. Regular gyms are often packed, no one cleans after themselves, and stuffy, but Fit Theory takes care of that my running multiple 1-on-1 sessions simultaneously so you aren't waiting on other people, prioritizes cleanliness, and has multiple air purifiers. It's a more pleasant atmosphere. What I like about Fit Theory is the convenient location on El Camino between the intersection of Mountain View, Los Altos, and Palo Alto. Since its in a central location, you can come in from work and then run errands right after. The property is large and has plenty of parking in the back. Signing up for classes is easy and flexible with an online app. Classes are individually tailored, but capped at 4-5 people per time slot. Everyone is really friendly and supportive. The 4-5 person cap per half hour time slot means that you save time by not having to wait for machines like you would at a gym for equipment that might not have been cleaned. You save a lot of time by getting access to the equipment you want and when you want it.

Candy is a knowledgeable and supportive trainer who uses your own goals to create personalized…read moreroutines that work for you. The gym is a spacious, clean, and supportive environment--I couldn't recommend FitTheory more!