Was always curious about this place whenever I get coffee or lunch on Castro but was intimidated -…read moreseems geared towards women and those machines look scary! But went with a friend a few months ago and glad I did. Now I'm a semi-regular. Friendly instructors show you the ropes on the Megaformer and there's usually a couple men in the classes. So uncoordinated dudes like me who regularly forget which foot is left vs right don't feel out of place! I'm very much a beginner to Lagree and I'm pretty sure I'm doing it wrong half the time. But instructors patiently correct/teach form, and I get a surprisingly good workout and sweat on the abs+arms class.

Rounding up from 4.5 stars! Great classes, informative instructors, and good vibes. I left feeling…read moresore but accomplished!! Took off half a star because the machines don't feel very clean/kind of smell but I understand that is dependent on how much previous classes are wiping down the machines in between!

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.

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.

Great workout - supportive coaches that actually understand proper form and correct you. Great…read morecommunity.

I think the workouts are well structured. The trainers are nice and the gym is super clean and well…read moreequipped. Lots of classes to choose from throughout the day, open seven days a week!

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.

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!

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

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 reached out asking about class times and such and I never got a response. There is also nothing…read moreposted on the website so I'd suggest not wasting your time here.

Omar is a wonderful coach and trainer. As a middle-aged marathoner I've found his help invaluable…read moreto keep me strong and injury-free. Highly recommend.

This is a great gym. They have great equipment and keep them clean and maintained. I love that…read moreit's never overcrowded.. People are respectful and put their weights back in the proper places. The staff is always friendly.

I really want to love this gym because the equipment and atmosphere are top-tier, but the 'tripod…read moreculture' here has reached a breaking point. During my last session, I counted at least five different tripods set up around the floor. As a regular member, it's becoming increasingly difficult to navigate the facility. Walkways are frequently blocked, and in an already crowded space, having filming setups taking up extra square footage is both a safety hazard and a nuisance. It's hard to focus on a workout when you're constantly worried about stepping on someone's gear or accidentally walking into their shot. I hope management can implement or more strictly enforce a policy regarding tripods. A gym should be a place for training, not a production studio.