Working with Parand was one of the best decisions I have ever made. She built my body back after…read morehaving 2 kids. I am now stronger than I have ever been in my life and I am grateful to her each time pick up my baby, or carry my toddler on my back. I am back to doing the activates I enjoy without worrying about getting hurt. She is very knowledgeable, her classes are always different and fun and she has a great energy. The expense was a lot for me, and I considered other options. But her expertise, the accountability, and the personalized sessions were 100% worth it. The North Bay has gained a treasure!

I highly recommend Parand as a fitness coach, if you are looking to become more active or find new…read moreways to be active. When I first started working out with Parand, I had exercised sporadically over the years but nothing really stuck. My scheduled work-outs with her helped me get into the best shape of my life and begin to incorporate fitness as a regular and ongoing habit. Over this time, I also lost about 20 pounds and significantly increased my overall strength and flexibility. In the beginning, I took private classes as honestly I felt too uncoordinated and out of shape to work out in front of other people. Over time, I then graduated to her group classes. Both formats I enjoyed and found helpful. Parand has a wide repertoire of workouts, and it's always interesting. Parand is also just a lovely human being. It was always great to catch up with her during my classes. If you are trying to find new ways to be active, I really recommend starting with Parand as a first step.

This gym is the cleanest, and the most peaceful and aesthetically pleasing club I have ever…read morebelonged to (I have been a member of many Equinox gyms in the past). The owners and the staff are amazing. The equipment is pristine. I love the fact that it's adults only. The co-working space is another huge perk and has everything you need to camp out for the day. The infrared saunas and massage chairs are on point. Parking is easy and plentiful. The views of the bay are amazing. The fitness classes are good, but if you are a yoga buff you might find the schedule a little sparse (I used to be a member of the Bay Club and their class roster is a lot better, IMO). I think this is because there is not a dedicated yoga studio, so it is shared with other group fitness classes. I am no longer a member of Evexia because it's just too far to drive to (I live in Novato). I lived closer I would still be a member. Message to the owners: please, please open a club in Novato! The options here are sorely lacking. The Bay Club has gone downhill and I refuse to pay top dollar to be a member at any of their locations. I know you can do better!

Recently joined this gym and I'm really digging it! Such…read moregood quality equipment, and nice extras throughout. Love that it's adults only, and has a higher price point. It makes for a more mature, quiet scene. I've taken some classes so far and the instructors are all well skilled. Setting is so pretty, the views of Richardson Bay are gorgeous. Locker rooms are nice, with good sized lockers. I do wish more women would collect their hairballs after showering. Overall, a high quality gym with lots of well curated extras.

Terrific gym with a wonderful atmosphere. Friendly staff, plenty of equipment and good energy. I…read moretalked to Xavier on the phone and in person and he was helpful and funny. Thanks for letting me drop in! Bram Wiley

Nadia is such a competent trainer, keeping my workouts varied and challenging in just the right…read moreway. I have injuries that she competently works around, keeping me training hard enough to strengthen me, but not hurt me. I like the facility, everything I need there, and centrally located for easy gym runs when the mood/time strikes. She mixes science based testing to help me gauge my progress. I am doing really well at this gym. I highly recommend her for all ages.

I've been a member of Anytime Fitness Marin for the past 4 years now…read more This is a great neighborhood gym that has all the amenities you need, whether you're into compound workouts, cardio, HIIT, guided classes, etc. Mike and his team have done a great job curating equipment and programs over the years. He even solicits member feedback in a democratic way to select what the club should invest in re equipment, etc. He has cleaning stations everywhere, and takes good care of the equipment. Wear and tear on machinery is replaced promptly with signs telling members what is being fixed, etc. Bonus points in that AF has locations around the world and I use some of the international locations which is a big bonus.

I think this will be the first review since they were closed from December 8 to December 22 for…read morerenovations. First off, this isn't my home gym. I only come to this one because of the location when I'm visiting family in the Bay Area. When you think of Sausalito, you think upscale, well-managed, personable, and impressionable. Not really the vibe I got at this Anytime Fitness center. You should have stayed closed until everything was cleaned up and ready for a grand re-opening. I came in the other night when it was pouring rain and, to be honest, I wasn't not really impressed with the new set-up compared to what it was before. When I first walked in, I was immediately met with the smell of sweat, some other funky stale odors, and just an overall feeling of cringe and ick. Let's just say I've been to better gyms that actually make a conscious effort to feel welcoming when you "badge in." The storage cubby area for personal items was overflowing with water bottles, sweaters/jackets, workout towels, and clothes balled up in the corner that have just been left there. Primary source of the smell, I think. No accountability, no apparent care for cleanliness. FAIL!!! A side office door with a "Redlight Sauna Therapy" sign next to it was off the hinges with boxes inside, in plain view, that I can only assume were left there from the recent renovation. Floor mats at the front entrance off to the side that weren't laid down and interconnected, just stacked one on top of the other. The color palette is bland and not energetic. Grey and White? Seriously? Stick with the primary brand and accent colors: Blurple, Purple, White, Red/Orange, and Green/Turquoise. You should know this! Where's the "Inspiration Wall Board" for members to write words of motivation for other members? The brick and mortar "Anytime Fitness" logo wall with supplements is also gone/missing. If this was meant to be a soft opening, you missed the mark entirely. I'm not Joey Swoll, but overall, I'd say "you need to do better." So what's changed, positively? There's a new gym set-up/floor plan from when I was here last year, 2024. The spin class / group training studio is no longer there and has been opened up to include 4 new squat racks, a cable pulley machine, and flat bench rack. On the other side, it's still very much the same with the mirrored wall and free weights as well as the purple turf training area with TRX bands and medicine balls. There are two new treadmills, I think. The track mat/belts feel a little flimsy and could use some tightening. The massage chair room is still there. 4 unisex restrooms, only one has a shower. I loved coming here before the renovation, but now, I'm not so sure. You have a lot to improve on and make better in order to make me ever reconsider coming back here.

I'd love to highlight a few of my favorite instructors at the Bay Club--each one brings something…read moretruly special to the fitness experience: --Violet is an absolute gem! Her classes are high-energy, fun, and always a fantastic workout. What sets her apart is her contagious positivity--she's genuinely happy to be there with us, and it shows. Every workout with Violet leaves you in a great mood. I only wish she taught more than just Ignite--I'd follow her to any class! --Helen is exceptional. She's not only an amazing instructor, but also a standout leader and role model. She teaches a variety of classes and every single one is top-notch. Her glutes class in particular literally kicks ass--in the best way! --Meg is one of the best TRX instructors I've ever had. Her instruction is clear, her class structure is thoughtful, and the challenge level increases over time, which I truly appreciate. She also provides great options for those wanting to push further. Bay Club is incredibly lucky to have these phenomenal teachers. I hope they are recognized and supported--because they absolutely deserve it!

I did a tour here and was not impressed. My impression was all the annoyances that make people…read moredislike gyms happens here. On my tour, the employee was so nice, but the facility itself was a big turn off. Bay Club is a catch all gym, from kids and teens running in the halls, to older ladies that never sweat but wear their teeny outfits while they hit on young guys, to rude people sweating all over equipment and not wiping it down after. The vibe gave me the icks. The women's locker room was dirty, with wet towels and trash scattered about. The members don't keep the area clean, and the staff isn't quick enough to clean up these gross items left strewn about. Needless to say, I didn't join Bay Club.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Cheryl Burney for more than six years…read more First, she was my neighbor. When she told me she was a Pilates instructor, I thought to myself, "Pilates? I don't really know what that it is, but it sounds painful & hard." "Good for her," I thought. "That's not for me." Then, we became friends. She is the kind of person who says, "You need to use my oven to cook part of your Thanksgiving dinner? No problem." "You are moving far away, can't take everything, & need a place to store keepsakes?" "Hand Them over. I've got it." The reason I am writing, is to tell you about how my neighbor, my friend, Cheryl also became my Pilates instructor, & how thankful I am to have had the privilege to work with her. I am writing to tell you that if you are able to, you should give this gift to yourself (or make it available to others you care for & love). Working with Cheryl is such a treat. Working with Cheryl is a delight. Working with Cheryl doesn't seem like work. She makes it fun. She makes you feel capable. She makes you feel strong. More than just making you feel that way, she makes you capable. She makes you strong. You see, a few years ago, some doctors got a hold of some of my blood work & it scared them. So, they scared me. They said, "If you don't let us cut you open with a saw, you could die." I didn't want to let them hurt me. I didn't think I should let them hurt me, but was the mother of a beautiful twelve-year-old boy and thought it would be irresponsible to die. So, I underwent a mini-sternotomy. I let them cut through my breastbone (the way they do when they perform open heart surgery) After the surgery, at first, I wasn't able to go from sitting up to lying down without help. I couldn't drive or open doors for myself. When the surgery didn't end up fixing the problem they'd hoped it would fix, the doctors put me on high doses of steroids. The surgery & the steroids wreaked havoc on my body. The surgeon was concerned the steroids might keep my breastbone from healing properly. As a result, for more than six months, I was not allowed to push, pull or lift more than five pounds. My son had to push the cart in the grocery story, & carry all the groceries up the stairs. I wasn't allowed to lift a gallon of milk. My husband had to carry the laundry up & down the stairs, & make our bed. I wasn't allowed to work... I hadn't been in great shape before all this health craziness, but after it, my body was a mess. I was depressed, anxious, & scared. Six months after all this started, the doctors still weren't sure what was wrong with my immune system, but I decided I was done being sad. I was done feeling broken. I was done being scared. I was ready to stop hiding. I was ready to start living. I was ready to get stronger. That's when I called Cheryl. As my friend, she'd been watching the roller coaster I'd been riding & offering care, support, & encouragement, the whole time. When I called to talk with her about the possibility of working with her in her Pilates studio, she was excited about the prospect of helping me get stronger. She got me excited. She gave me tips & tools to start using right away, even before I walked through her studio door. I got to know Cheryl in a different way. I started to realize how much she knows about kinesiology, about the human body, about movement, strength, conditioning, and rehabilitation. Cheryl took the time to get to know me in a different way. She watched the way I walked, the way I stood, the way I held my body. She talked to me about what she saw & what I could do differently. She introduced me to her valuable exercise equipment. She helped me relax & feel comfortable on machines that might otherwise have been intimidating. She confidently assessed what I could do & couldn't do. She knew where to start & got me going, without hurting me. She knew I'd been hurt enough already. Cheryl is such a peaceful, calming presence. She makes you feel at ease. She welcomes you enthusiastically. She coaches you gently. She helps you see what you are accomplishing & helps you accomplish more. Cheryl is lovely, inside & out. She is positive, encouraging, & fun. She makes you smile. She makes you laugh. She is confident, capable, & strong. Every time I have had the privilege of working with her, I have left feeling more confident, capable, & strong, myself. In six months, she had me feeling ready to try boot camp (something I'd never have thought I'd have felt ready to do). I struggled, but I participated. I was doing push-ups. Me, the one who couldn't get up off the floor without help, just six months before. Invest in yourself. Give this gift to yourself. Treat yourself. Strengthen yourself. If you are able to work with Cheryl, do so. I am so very glad to have had the opportunity & know you will be glad too.

I have enjoyed working with Cheryl for the last 12 years. I am very pleased with my progress in…read morebalance, strength and overall well-being. Cheryl has a wonderful sense of humor in addition to her training skills. Pilates is a part of my long term goal to keep fit and healthy. I never hesitate to recommend her to everyone who wants to feel more vital. Oveda R

CaliTraining is the best (and new) Sports Club in Sausalito! The club is clean, convenient, well…read morelocated - and right on the water. They have showers! Jessie is a great manager and a really helpful and ready to help everyone set up the best fitness experience possible. Looking forward to my next visit!

If you're looking for personal training in Marin, CaliTraining is an absolute gem. My husband and I…read morehave been doing couples training with them for over a year, and it's completely transformed our fitness. We've seen major improvements in our strength, conditioning, and overall health -- and we've actually enjoyed the process (which I didn't think was possible at a gym). Jesse and Scott are both incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to train with. We're at different fitness levels, but they've created customized workouts that challenge us both and keep us motivated. We always leave our sessions feeling stronger, more energized, and never once regretted showing up. The other thing that makes CaliTraining so unique is the location. You're literally training on a dock over the bay, with seals swimming by and boats in the background -- it's like nothing else in Marin. It feels almost surreal that this is where we get to work out. Over time, we've also become part of a really welcoming, down-to-earth community. We've met great people through the gym, and it's made our fitness routine something we truly look forward to. If you want a personal training experience that's thoughtful, personalized, and set in one of the most beautiful spots in the Bay Area, this is it. We can't imagine our lives without Jesse, Scott, and CaliTraining.

I have trained with John a number of times and love it! I'm always impressed with the wide range of…read moreexercises he teaches me and the nutritional knowledge he has is a huge plus. I am so confident that I am getting the best overall workout every single training session. Because of this, I am in the best shape than I have ever been in my 25 years. I highly recommend John!

I've had the privilege and pleasure of training with John Spongberg of Personal Training In Marin…read more After serious injuries to my spine and body, about 10 years ago, I have not exercised regularly or been nearly as active as I wanted to because of pain and the fear of aggravating injuries or causing new ones. If you've ever lost the better part of a year or more of your life to being laid up in extreme pain, you can probably relate to this as a real concern! Working with John has truly been a blessing in my life! Honestly he is exceptionally knowledgeable, caring and inspirational. I've observed him with many of his clients and he's genuinely amazing in the way he customizes a fun, safe, effective fitness plan unique to each and every one of us... John is never boring and he's helping me to exercise in a way that is challenging me while making me feel better and getting me stronger and healthier all the time... AND incredibly, I'm having a lot of fun while he does it. Training with John feels much more like play and spending time (that goes by VERY quickly) with a friend than it ever feels like "working out". He makes getting healthy and fit really enjoyable! John has also trained my 10 yr old son several times now. My son, Matthew, was addicted to video games and didn't like doing anything physical. Because of John, my son now loves to exercise and play outside... he's so excited to see his own progress as he gets stronger and can do things he couldn't do before like push-ups, pull-ups, planks, jump rope and much more. My son is even showing his friends how to be more active by enthusiastically challenging them to play with him doing push-ups, etc together. As a parent, I can't begin to tell you how touching it really is to see this positive growth in my son. Matt and I highly recommend John Spongberg and Personal Training In Marin to improve your health and fitness in a safe, pleasant & playful way!

Deanna is awesome! I've been practicing yoga regularly (1-2 times a week) for the past four years…read morein San Francisco, at many different studios with many different teachers, and hands down Deanna is the best instructor I've worked with. Her classes are very balanced, a true full body workout-she never focuses too much on one area or neglects another. They're also varied, so each class is different than the last one. They're also very accessible-she consistently provides variations on poses to make them more challenging or more accessible. Deanna's positive attitude, patience and supportive nature are definitely worth noting. Her classes always feel like a safe space to try new and challenging poses (or take a break when you need to). They're fun too-Deanna's got a great sense of humor. She's also very present and available during and after class for assistance, advice, whatever. I always leave Deanna's classes in a better mood with much more energy. I would recommend her to anyone-beginners, or people with much more advanced practices. She really is the best :)

My new go-to masseuse!…read more I got a Homerun deal and booked a Thai massage with Deanna. She's set in two locations, either you can go to Fisherman's Wharf area or Outer Richmond. The way I rate my massages is by how free and different I feel coming out of it. She definitely knows what she's doing, and I was relaxed the entire time. Her head massage at the end was so soothing I almost fell asleep! Every detail was awesome, and you know you're getting a good massage if time goes by too fast. I swear the 1.5 hour just flew by haha. And of course, I gotta mention how extremely, super duper nice she is. I mean she is very, very genuine. She has an amazing energy and positiveness that you can't get mad at. From all this, I won't be surprised if her yoga sessions are good too.

This gym is SUCH a great find. I'm an out-of-towner and I usually go to another gym that's been…read morehere for years. SO glad I checked this place out! So many machines, cool vibe, cool patrons, music isn't too loud, nobody is scream-grunting, the machines are clean. And a lot of machines. Like I can mix up my workout every time. Stair masters are all working, cables, weights, cardio stuff, etc. Not only that but everyone who works here is very sweet. Very nice. From the younger folks, to Cary, the manager, just authentic good people. It feels like a small neighborhood type gym like in the movies. Thanks so much.

Deferred maintenance is an big issue. Really nice gym but the sauna was out of order for months,…read more Now the only drinking fountain has been broken for a month! Sauna is out of order again...., Neither of those issues should have taken so long to resolve.