I like Equinox, mostly because it's the only gym I've ever been able to go to consistently. I'm in…read morePasadena and I pay $240/month. Mine doesn't have a pool. I think whether it's worth it really depends on how you use it. If you're just using it like a normal gym, it's obviously way overpriced. But if you actually take advantage of the classes and amenities, it is worth it. The floor Pilates classes are free but the reformer classes are extra. The classes are really high quality with good instructors. For me especially because I hate packing stuff and they provide everything you need for all classes. Even for yoga, you don't have to bring anything. You just show up and they have mats, bolsters, blankets, and everything is clean and ready to go. For me personally, I use it as an escape because I can hit the steam room and take a shower sort of like a spa pass. They provide all the bath products too. I'm not a huge fan of the products themselves, they are drying kind of like hotel products,, but at least they're there, so I don't have to think about packing anything. Another thing is that it removed a lot of barriers because they provide towels, which are always clean and fluffy (and I don't have to wash). I can show up in workout clothes with a water bottle and everything else is provided. As with any gym, though, it's not worth it if you don't actually use it. It's also not a huge social scene, which might be a downside for some people but is an upside for me. I can go work out without worrying about having to talk to people or have awkward interactions around equipment. There aren't tons of people taking selfies or clogging up machines and walkways. It also doesn't get super crowded, which I think is partly because of the price point. Those are all huge pluses for me, but I'm on the more introverted side and just trying to work out, not update my social media or make new friends at the gym. I'm basically paying to remove barriers that usually prevent me from going to regular gyms, plus the classes are quality. I don't have to wait for equipment or deal with a bunch of little obstacles that make me less likely to go. They validate parking, which is another big plus. Between the parking, classes, towels, showers, and amenities, there are basically no barriers. The customer service is also really good, I've never had an unpleasant interaction on my way in or out at the front desk, so the whole experience is low stress. I used someone's referral code from here when I joined and got a gift shop credit/didn't have to pay the initiation fee. Everyone I know has been able to join without paying the invitation fee, so don't pay it, they will find a way to waive it because they want your business. I used someone else's link from reddit, but it got taken down. It got the fee waived and I got a credit, so I'm posting my link in case it helps someone else. https://equinox.com/referrals/003A000001TO5GKIA1 Bottom line is it's worth it if it actually gets you to go or you're already paying for classes somewhere else. If you're already paying for yoga classes somewhere else, that's probably close to $100 a month by itself, and you usually don't get all the extra amenities. For me, the biggest value is that it removes barriers and makes it easy and low stress so I don't avoid it. Having everything provided and not having to plan or prepare makes me much more likely to go consistently and yeah, I could save money and go somewhere else, but I wouldn't go, thus my Equinox membership.

I went here exactly once and the Pasadena Equinox is so bad quality and had such horrendous service…read morethat it was enough for me to immediately reach out to GM and Equinox corporate management to request canceling my Equinox membership effective immediately. I've been an Equinox member on and off since 2013 -- and had great experiences at SF Union, SF Pine St, NYC locations, Tyson's and Glendale -- and never again. The Pasadena Equinox deviates from Equinox's documented general corporate policies and expect you to know this despite no signs, no notification and no advance notice (mentioning to members at check-in, etc.) The women's bathroom staff were extremely rude, unevenly applying their policies to prevent people in towels from entering shower and knocking on showers mid-shower to demand people exit mid-shower and saying "it's their policy and we should know" Note no manager was on duty -- I asked to speak to someone during gym business hours and there was no one at the gym to speak to -- and my email to the GM regarding this is unanswered. I'm attaching screenshot of Equinox's corporate policy regarding this -- Pasadena is not in line with the Equinox policy, which is 15 mins before close; not 30 -- and Pasadena doesn't document this anywhere. I can't wait to figure out another gym to support instead ASAP.

Will go back for sure. Not too crowded. Clean. Outdoor section too. Good selection of energy drinks.read more

If I could leave 0 stars, I would. This is definitely a scam & l'll be trying to figure out how to…read moretake legal action. Even yelp leaves a warning message that they're inflating their reviews, smh. This place is dirty, bathrooms don't work, employees don't communicate about the details of signing up, and machines are broken half the time. Literally this gym sells nothing but ambiance and aesthetic. Recently spoke with Liz about canceling my membership. I was offered a discount for the following months & declined. Person at the front desk walked me through the process of canceling my membership online to only be told afterwards that my buddy pass was in a 12 month contract & i'd be paying for it until next February, which was never communicated with me. Now there's no main membership with an active buddy pass that I have to continue paying for without being able to utilize it! How does that even make sense? Scammers all the way around. I'll be causing hell until my buddy pass contract is cancelled.

Stephanie was so helpful in getting me signed up. She is super nice! She walked me through the app…read moreso now it's just tap and 24GO! I love Robert's yoga class in the morning. He is so positive and helps me start the day stretched out and calm. I give this gym 24 Karats!

Cleanliness is still an issue - 3 months later and that underwear is still having on the same light…read morefixture. Pipes are routinely leaking with a sewage smell, and garbage cans are playing round robin to catch the water. Also, seems they refuse to run an A/C below 78 (per their own thermostat) - what a rough way to work out.

Always a great experience to workout, the gym has a great air conditioning system with the weather…read morebeing hot it feels so good

I was excited when I received a two-week guest pass to try out this gym during the South Lake…read moreHolidayfest. It's also the closest gym to my home. I walked to this gym, but I know they have underground parking, which the gym validates. The facility was clean, and the staff was friendly. They have a lot of exercise equipment, but everything is placed very close together. During peak hours, it can be difficult to use certain machines. I attended both a yoga class and a total body class. The total body class nearly killed me--I probably pushed myself too hard, and my muscles were sore for days afterward. I also enjoyed the sauna and even had some nice conversations there. While I personally like another location better, this gym definitely gets the job done if you're just looking for a solid workout.

The coaches are wonderful, Kevin is awesome, and the other members are so helpful! I enjoy coming…read moreto Basecamp as someone who hasn't stepped in a gym and did it on her own for a very long time!

It has honestly taken me a minute to find a solid workout community I wanted to be a part of since…read moremoving out here. Committing to just one gym is difficult when each person goes through their productive, creative, or hibernation periods. I've wanted a place that made me look forward to going and not finding reasons to skip out. After some time with ClassPass, a 45-day workout challenge and a dozen-full of memorable buddy pass classes later, I finally made a decision I've been happy with since. Basecamp for the win. Love their lower to upper to full body workout schedule, the alternation between cardio and strength, the change/rotation of class layouts, their equipment, and of course, the instructors and team themselves. Special appreciation for the 9am goers because they became a solid community for me when I was going through some post-grad life transitions and turbulence. Somehow, when I was considering what to properly invest in while sacrificing to save money from other things, this was a good alternative investment that has sparked back some love for workout classes again. Well-deserved shout outs to Coaches Nick, Jacqueline, and Oliver and the front desk team. If you're looking for a motivating space, it's a good place for a comeback and a fresh start. Yes, I'm talking to you "New Year, New Me'rs". The time is right around the corner and I promise it's a sweet compliment to the place.

South Pas Fitness has become my go‑to gym because it consistently delivers on everything that…read morematters to me: cleanliness, great service, and ease. The staff is always genuinely pleasant and helpful -- the kind of people who greet you with a smile and make the space feel welcoming. I love the infrared sauna, especially because you can book it in advance, which makes planning workouts so much easier. Their variety of weight machines keeps things interesting, and I never feel like I'm waiting around for equipment. It's rarely crowded except for the usual New Year rush. Parking in the lot can be a little tricky since it's small, but there's plenty of free street parking right outside, so it's never a dealbreaker. They also offer a great lineup of workout classes, which adds even more value. Overall, it's a gym that makes staying consistent feel effortless. Neighbors and friends are all members so it's fun to work out together and there are perks for referring new members too!

Once my boxing gym got bought out and spiked their fees, I was feeling frustrated until I found…read moreSPF. The facilities are very spacious, albeit extremely busy a lot of the time, they have a lot of classes and equipment, and the people who work there are all really personable and attendant. Super nice staff. So why not 5 stars? Because sometimes the music is just this contemporary drivel that makes me lose my mind. Yeah, I could put in some earbuds but they never stay in during heavy bag work. I just don't understand why music is so bad these days. Is it the gym's fault for things going on in the music industry? Yes. Yes it is. If you are sitting there all shift day after day, make a playlist and put some love into it. There's SO much good music out there. Don't play homogeneous corporate slop. We can do better. I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!

Took a RUN X LIFT TOTAL BODY CLASS through class pass! ( 15 credits )…read moreThis place is really expensive but it was super fun to do! They had nice bathrooms and overall facilities ( two floors, smoothie bar, gym, and males locker room on the first floor + women's locker room upstairs). The women's bathroom was luxurious! It includes ouai shampoo, body wash, conditioner, lotion and soap, and Dyson hair dryers. There are three showers and around vanity space for around 3 people.The smoothie bar outside the gym was a cute addition but the smoothies are quite pricey. I tried the CHOC FULL OF PROTEIN and it was not bad though i wouldn't pay $12 for it again. Staff was super welcoming and open to teaching newbies like myself! They explained their routine consisting of 2 cardio sessions and 2 lifting sessions. The workout was fast paced and intense in the best way and you will definitely get a sweat in. You can go at your own pace as well so don't feel the need to push over the limit. The atmosphere of pushing yourself with others is super motivating and it was all around a great experience. - protein smoothie bars available -bathrooms + lockerrooms (showers) available -lots of lot parking

Super fun and amazing workout!!!…read more 1/2 the time is treadmill running. Instructor would tell you to pick up the running speed to 6,7, or 8 but if you can't run like me. I would run as much as I can and then slow it to a jog or speed walk. Go by your own pace. 1/2 time is weights with different exercises. Dumbbells are located against to the walls on the right and left side of the room. The heavier ones are on the left side of the room. Lighter weights are on the right side of the room. We would swap back and forth. From running on treadmill to weight workouts. Instructor would be on his mic and telling us the exercise. Ambiance in the room is really dark but with red lights. Pretty cool to work out in. The gym offers towels for when you sweat. We had a live DJ in the room on the Sunday!! That was pretty cool! Check in early because I had to fill out a form on their computer. There are lockers to put belongings on the right side on the first floor. I like that between classes, there is someone cleaning the equipments and mopping the floor. Upstairs is are more lockers but it's only woman's locker only. There are 3 shower rooms. I love that especially if you're sweating you can just shower and be nice and clean. This gym offers so many amenities like big towels for after showering, body soap, shampoo, and conditioner, face wash, hair dryer, deodorant, q-tip, body lotion, etc. There are metered-street parking. 1 hour parking 9am-6pm except Sunday's. Sundays are free parking, which I didn't know until I got there and was grateful for that so I didn't have to pay. I don't know if there is free parking behind the building or anywhere else. That would be a bit expensive if you're going to this gym every day. There is a restroom upstairs.

My first time trying Bunda and OMG it was the best!!!! My friend invited me to try it out and I…read morefell in love with it. I recently have been injured and trying to recover and get Strength! My last night session did that and some much more. I love how you can go on your own pace, and it's suitable if you do have some injuries. It is a really good 55 min workout with high intensity! You will feel so good afterwards!! I had the pleasure of having Bryan for my instructor who was phenomenal!! He is co-owner and super cool. He helped me out before we started and showed me the things we would do for the night!! They even welcomed me with having my name on paper where I can post it in class to be acknowledged. Also, the Music was amazingggg it made the workout fun!! I had a blast!! It's very clean inside and you clean off the apparatus every station change. It's very cute inside and quaint. It's dark but I love that it's dark! It's not intimidating whatsoever and they motivate you!! Customer service was exceptional and very nice!! I signed up for more classes and I am very excited!! Try Bunda you will not regret it!! Good for everyone!! When it's completed they give you a nice cold towel that feels very good! The parking can be bad since it's located in downtown Pasadena. Just arrive a lil earlier if you can. -Marshay D.

Needed to come to Yelp to sing the praises of Bunda Pasadena because this is the BEST customer…read moreservice I have received in at least a decade.... I stopped into today to update my card info after a fraud problem caused me to get a new debit account. While I was there I asked trainer Callie what the 'pause account' policies were. I had signed up as a founding member, but had only managed to attend one class due to an illness then injury. Being a 'founding member' carried enough value that it made more sense to keep it active even if I could not attend. It was my OWN fault I never asked earlier, as I never expected to be out of the training game as long as I was. Callie listened attentively, helped me sign up for the next week under HER name because my account was effectively paused- then said as soon as her manager was available, she would call and see if there was 'something they could do' to credit me for my lost training time. Graciella (hope I'm spelling everyone's name correctly!) called me about 20 minutes later, and graciously (true to the name ;) offered to credit me for THE ENTIRE TIME I MISSED OUT ON!!!! I was so overwhelmed I almost didn't know what to say..... obviously it was very clear I have been paying for months for a service I wasn't able to take advantage of, but this level of generosity is unheard of today! In this age of bots, endless customer service wait times, submitted forms that never get a response, and generally broken promises from merchants, to have a business tell you they would reach out to help, then deliver on that promise in under an hour feels almost like magic. It just never happens anymore, and EVERYONE should know. Particularly in an environment where a person trying to improve and change, that level of support, that feeling of 'I understand- and I GOT YOU'..... you just can't put a price tag on that. These women and this location will have my loyalty forever, I am so grateful. THANK YOU LADIES!!!! PS: I know this review had nothing to do with the workout itself, but the one class I did before I had to take a break totally kicked my ass & I loved it! It's why I kept my account active so long in hopes of returning at least 3 days a week, it's exactly the type of hype & grind I was looking for. Really looking forward to more!