I have a stellar experience each time I visit Fitness SF. The front desk guy, Ryan, is usually…read moreworking and has been very friendly and accommodating. He's also a dog lover and took great care of my dog while I worked out. Even gave him some treats which was super sweet of him!! I was initially worried I might not have access to the same equipment I had at other locations due to the smaller space but that wasn't an issue at all!! They also have a bunch of stuff to aid in recovery that I didn't know about. Ryan recommended the inflatable compression sleeves for my legs. I had never tried them before and he walked me through putting them on. Highly recommend this gym and am grateful for Ryan!

About two months ago, I joined SF Fitness because it's the only gym in my area with a swimming…read morepool. Even though the membership costs over $100 per month, and I knew I would only be able to use it a few times each month due to my schedule, I decided it was still worth joining so I could swim. Overall, I would rate the facility about 2.5 out of 5 stars. The staff does make an effort to keep the gym clean, but because it gets so busy, some areas can still be messy at times. The main reason I joined was for the swimming pool. Unfortunately, I found that the pool is almost always crowded. I tried visiting on different days and at different times, but most of the time all the lanes were occupied. Occasionally I could swim right away, but more often I had to wait anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes before a lane became available. However, the biggest reason I'm giving this gym only 2 stars has nothing to do with the pool--it's because of security and parking. My primary transportation is an electric scooter. I initially tried driving and parking in the garage, but I repeatedly experienced problems with the parking gate. On several occasions it took me 10-15 minutes just to leave because the security gate malfunctioned and someone from the Fillmore Center had to come reset it. It was frustrating, especially when I was in a hurry. Because of that, I started riding my electric scooter instead. I used it only three times. On my third visit, I locked my brand-new scooter with a $60 security lock to the bike rack directly in front of the main entrance, where people are constantly walking in and out. After my swim, I came back and my scooter was gone. I immediately reported the theft to the front desk. They told me they were not responsible and that I needed to contact Fillmore Center Security. When I contacted them, they said they first needed a police report before they could assist me. I went to the police station, filed a report, and returned with the paperwork. I then asked what they could do to help. They said they would review the security camera footage to try to identify the person who stole my scooter. Since it happened right at the main entrance, I believed the cameras would clearly capture the incident. I was then told to come back the next day to speak with the security manager, Sean. Unfortunately, he wasn't available. After several unsuccessful attempts, I finally obtained his direct phone number from the security department. I texted Sean multiple times explaining that my insurance company could not process my claim without the surveillance footage. He repeatedly told me he would send the footage to my insurance company. Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. Despite his assurances, my insurance company never received anything. Eventually, my messages went unanswered. This was extremely disappointing because obtaining the footage should have been straightforward if the security cameras were functioning properly. Without that evidence, I couldn't complete my insurance claim for my stolen scooter. At that point, I decided to cancel my membership. Because of my busy schedule, my scooter is my primary way of getting to the gym. If I don't feel confident that it will be safe--or that I'll receive meaningful assistance if something happens--it's simply not worth the risk. After reading other online reviews, I realized I wasn't the only person who had experienced security-related issues at this location. That was even more discouraging. I'm not writing this review to discourage everyone from joining SF Fitness. If you walk to the gym or have another reliable way to get there, you may have a completely different experience. My purpose is simply to warn those who rely on electric scooters or bicycles as their primary transportation. Be aware of the potential risks, and understand that if your property is stolen, you may find it difficult to get the assistance or documentation needed afterward. I genuinely hope my experience helps others make an informed decision before joining.

No frills, no nonsense gym that has everything you need to get a good workout in…read more After moving back to San Francisco in the middle of last year I was looking for a gym that was more local/ in my neighborhood that I could walk to rather than taking public transit to another part of the city. That's when I came across the Sunset Gym this past December. I started my membership with a week long pass and eventually converted it to a monthly membership. (The payment for the week pass went into my first month of membership) Pricing wise this place is a very reasonable compared to the bigger chains (i.e Fitness SF), but admittedly you are also restricted to one location. For me though, that's not a problem as I wanted a neighborhood gym more than anything. The gym itself is great - it's old school (think OG Gold's Gym style). Downstairs has plenty of free weights and a good selection of machines. Upstairs has a dedicated Cardio area, a spot for stretching, as well as additional free-weights and an outdoor area. Staff I've interacted with so far have been wonderful. Very glad to have found a great gym close by to where I live

There is nothing like a local neighborhood gym, where everybody knows your name (just kidding, but…read moreyou all start to recognize each other if you are a morning, midday or evening gym-goer for sure), with friendly staff and equipment that may not be the latest and greatest, but it's familiar, it works, people take care of the machines and weights and wipe them down with the many spray bottles and paper towel stations, and there seems to be one of everything you could ever want. Definitely a transit-first or walk-from-your-home-type gym, 9th and Irving is not known for its parking (though it IS known for it's ever-present MTA carts zipping around). Love the towels, the multiple bathrooms and showers, the fans everywhere, and the small outdoor area on the second floor.

I love this place! Great place for weddings. My husband is…read morepart of this club and god! We love this location, good customer service, food, great service! The hotel there is also amazing 100% recommend! And if you are having dinner there get the prime rib!

Would give 0 stars if I could. I had high hopes because I'm a member at Los Angeles athletic club…read more. I thought because this place had more history. It would be a nice venue, but couldn't be further from the truth. Firstly, every one of the staff members was rude and standoffish, I think this must be the only place to work out near downtown San Francisco because it was so overcrowded..Restaurant wait was long, and good luck waiting for your check. Complete attitude of indifference. Seems that all they care about is turning beds and jacking up their membership numbers. They literally turned off my room key before I even checked out, all my luggage was upstairs still. Didn't apologize or offer to get the lubgage. Do NOT recommend

This is my review for Albert Beltran, my trainer at Fitness SF SoMa:…read more I've been training with Albert three times a week since the end of March, with a focus on body recomposition and muscular hypertrophy. Since then, I've made meaningful progress across the board--not just in strength and body composition, but also in conditioning, mobility, technique, and mindset. Albert has an athletic and professional coaching style, and what I appreciate most is that he trains me like an athlete. He understands my previous training background and builds on it rather than taking a generic approach. His programming is always well structured, he explains technique clearly, notices small details in movement, adapts sessions when needed, and knows how to push me without compromising recovery or preparation. Since we started working together, I've lost about 5 pounds of fat and gained about 6 pounds of muscle. I'm also regaining strength and technique much faster than I expected. Just as importantly, Albert has helped me become more patient with the process and has consistently reinforced the importance of recovery between sessions. He is very good at making sure I'm properly conditioned for the work we're doing rather than simply throwing harder workouts at me for the sake of intensity. The gym is always clean, sessions are organized, and communication has been excellent. I would highly recommend Albert to anyone looking for more than just aesthetic changes. If your goal is to improve athletic performance, become stronger and better conditioned, and genuinely challenge yourself with intelligent coaching, he's an excellent trainer to work with.

Fitness SF SOMA is a great gym! Love that the location is near Costco, Trader Joe's and Rainbow if…read moreI have a lot of errands to run I can also hit those spots. I've been to the Transbay and Castro locations and am excited to see what they have in store for Polk. I have a friend that likes to swim at their Fillmore location as well. I adore the dog room they have at SOMA and it always brightens my day seeing the cute furry faces. I feel like this gym is a lil pricey without the special, with the special I have its about $100/month, on their website it's $135ish rn. The most I've paid in the city was $125 and that was a family owned small business. I wouldn't pay $135 tbh. I do appreciate that there are multiple locations you can go to and experience tho. SOMA is my go to as it has the most equipment and free weights and is closer to me. Trans bay does feel a lot cleaner and newer but also I feel like I'm walking up and down a lot and the flow of the machines isn't as good imo. Castro is pretty tiny ngl but they can't really control that. During busy times the wait for machines isn't too long and there's more duplicates of equipment compared to the other locations I've been to. Plenty of squat racks on both sides of the gym with platforms which is really nice and 3 different areas with free weights. They provide chalk which has helped me with my lifts and grip strength goals. I do think the locker rooms for the women could be modernized a little more like transbay but it's good for what it is tbh as they provide feminine products and hair dryers. I do want to try the sauna and massage chairs. I've also used the InBody scanner and theraguns. The SOMA location also has ample parking nearby that isn't paid parking so that's nice too and also a Lyft bike stop. I have had a friend who's light was stolen outside tho so I would be mindful if you're biking here. Overall, would recommend if it's in your budget and you are nearby. Random but I loved how they decorated it during Pride wish it was like that all year lmao Anyways I will say I agree with the other reviewers about BO but it's a gym and ppl get musty/musky, you might smell some B.O. occasionally but it's temporary and then you end your workout seeing an adorable doggo so then you forget lolll

I started personal training with Dakura at six months postpartum, feeling vulnerable and nervous…read moreabout working out again. She immediately made me feel supported and understood, and soon I genuinely looked forward to every session. Working out with Dakura feels like training with a friend who truly wants you to succeed. She turned so many of my "I can'ts" into "I cans." I began surprising myself by doing more reps and lifting heavier, and her genuine excitement always made us both laugh. After nearly three months, I'm stronger, can carry my baby with ease, and no longer feel afraid of the gym. Dakura helped me get my groove back, and I can't recommend her enough. She is truly a gift!

This is the best gym I've attended in my 22 years in SF. I was a member of the 24 Hour Fitness that…read moreoperated in this space pre-pandemic, but Live Fit spruced it up with much better equipment and made smarter use of floor space for a less crowded feel. Speaking of crowds, there usually aren't any. I rarely wait long for even the most popular pieces of equipment. I love that Live Fit is open on major holidays (they just go into an unattended/automated mode where you let yourself in via a QR code in the membership app), and they don't allow third-party trainers, who in my experience are some of the worst equipment hogs. Super friendly staff, too!

Eddy was the absolute best fitness instructor. I've been working mouth for a few years now, but…read morehe's the reason I got into it in the first place. Truly such a supportive and helpful individual. Highly, highly recommend !!

I've had an increasingly frustrating experience with this City Sports location and finally decided…read moreto cancel my membership. The gym is consistently overcrowded, multiple machines are ALWAYS broken or out of service, and the sanitizing wipe stations are regularly empty, which is especially frustrating and unsanitary when you're expected to clean equipment after use. My cancellation experience was the final straw. I went into the gym to cancel and was told I had to submit the request by email, which I did immediately while I was there. My autopay processed before my cancellation was handled. I asked whether they could make a one-time exception and refund that payment given that I had already initiated the cancellation before the charge went through. Alyssa, the Operations Manager, called me regarding the issue and refused to make any exception and just blamed the old manager for the situation of the gym. I understand businesses have policies, but the way the situation was handled felt completely lacking in customer service.

I joined for a week when I was staying in the neighborhood visiting family. This gym is very…read morewelcoming. I am happy with the range and availability of equipment and facilities, especially what I needed to continue with exercises prescribed by my physical therapist. SHOUT OUT to Julian and Moses for their friendly and careful attention to signing me up for my membership and familiarizing me with the gym BONUS excellent location near cafés, restaurants, groceries TIP their week-long membership is a good deal; most gyms don't offer any temporary memberships

This is a great gym--the staff is very friendly, and it has all the equipment you need for a…read morequality workout. Also, there are plenty of classes included in the membership; it is easy to find something that works for you. I've been attending classes led by Ernest Lardizabal and Lizbeth Ellis, and they are both great coaches. They are enthusiastic and constantly vary their exercises, so you'll never feel bored. It doesn't matter if you're new to working out, either; they are flexible and always ready to make adjustments for your fitness level.

My husband and I have been members for the last two years. The lockers and workout space are great…read more We both work out with Personal Trainer, Alyona Aikina. She is amazing and truly the #1 reason why my husband and I go to JCCSF.

Housekeeping: 5 stars! Professional and super hard working. (As other reviewers have said.)…read more Equipment and fitness floor: 2.75 stars: they have a few interesting machines, but they don't have enough of the more popular standard ones. There is one of each of the weight machines so the wait times can be pretty long any part of the day. They could repurpose some of the open mat area, which is unnecessarily large in comparison to the area dedicated to the machines. Group fitness classes: 3.5 stars: they have a lot of good classes. There is not enough variety, as other reviews noted. I remember when they had tons of Pilates mat classes. Now they focus mostly on Zumba, which is wonderful...we need more strength training (like Pilates or such). Spa and pool facilities: 2.5 stars. The women's locker room is well maintained, and is the main reason why we continue to choose this gym. They recently installed some very temperamental locks in the women's locker rooms, and the numbers on the locks are super small to read...seems like an ADA issue; As it is, the housekeeping staff needs to help with lock-outs all day. (And they still keep the place sparkling clean! Hence five stars in the first category above.) The women's steam room is offline chronically due to repair issues. And so women who use the pool need to walk, dripping with cold pool water, through a lounge/lobby area while the steam room is under construction. These conditions have been true for over two months now. And there is no good timeline for when the steam room and direct access to the pool area will be restored. The steam room was under construction in 2025, too. Security team is incredible. Bottom line: if housekeeping and security could run the whole place, this would be a five-star review; If you need to get through your workout efficiently, and don't want to wait in line for a shoulder press or leg press, maybe check another gym with more than one of each type of machine. If you want daily cardio-type fitness classes, and don't need machines or weight lifting work, this gym is a good option. Just don't bring a bag that you need to stow in a locker to avoid the hassle of getting locked out! (Bags of any kind are prohibited on the gym floor.) We have been members for a long time, and so we have a reasonable rate. I would not pay the current prices, however, as it feels like too much for what they currently offer. Hope this helps you decide on the best gym for your needs!

Overall, I very much appreciate having Koret swim pool around. It's just sometimes its rules and…read moreexecution of them irk me. Otherwise, every swim is a great swim!

Just updating this to say the gym is closed closer to 1.5-2 months per year, easily. There's a…read morereason why it's so much cheaper. If you're someone who goes to the gym 6-7 days a week do not choose this gym.

Today I had a long 7 hour work day for a professional development course with a lot of sitting. I…read morewas in need of something to get my body moving but I was unsure if my session would extend so I waited til the end around 3pm to sign up for this 5:30pm StrongFit Class by Brendan and today Angela was subbing! It was a $40 class not including the tax and fee. When I arrived after my 1 hour bus commute from the Marina using the 22, Ricky checked me in after I showed my online purchase and I was actually very earlier. About 40 mins so I went in to change and had enough time to utilize their locker -love their 4 lock combo- then went on a little walk to enjoy the view before class. When I got back I saw the gym quite busy. I felt inspired by all the fit looking people in the gym. Angela was instructing her Hyrox class and as soon as it was 5:30pm the doors opened and I walked in the far part to the class. This was honestly my first StrongFit Class. I read the description and just went in with it as I am avid swimmer and work on accessories lightweight. I am was so happy to see that we were not running a whole lot. Light jog, then went to a warm up and then went in the circuits. Two circuits were intense! But I loved how I felt! What I loved was partnering up and the feeling of welcoming vibes from Dan my partner and other members in the class. Dan was very helpful and strong in switching weight on our barbell. While I was doing the deadlifts -- I don't do often -- I'm thankful to Angela for the adjustments that made me feel it more on my lats and I liked the feeling of an engaged back. Another circuit was the over head press squat. With an adjustment from Angela I felt more confident vs my narrow grip. I was overjoyed taking this session and the energy Angela and other members brought. If you're thinking of taking a class here to feel strong and have some experience and want to build community, I highly recommend you check it out too but if you sweat a lot like me, make sure to bring a water bottle and a towel. Enjoy the showers too :) the music playing in the bathrooms: peaceful!

Highly recommend the Hyrox training class with Taki! Just completed my first Hyrox race and I…read morewouldn't have been nearly as prepared without my weekly classes with Taki leading up to it. Great programming/workout splits, and Taki gave really great form and race coaching. Class energy was always strong too to push me even those days I wasn't totally feeling it