I have two reviews here. First, I started a program with Nore as my trainer and she's just beyond…read morefantastic. Warm, knowledgeable, and she's led me to remarkable improvement in a very short time. My body has been totally transformed because she's great at working all the muscle groups. I have some health issues, and she tailors our sessions to address my unique needs. Plus she's super fun and makes the workouts go by quickly. Then there's Ray. He's also a trainer, but I'm singing his praises as a masseuse. He *fixes* me. He's both extremely knowledgeable about the body AND intuitive. He finds the trouble spots - the knots, the tight areas, etc and works them out in one session. It's really what I've wanted from a massage forever but he's the first one I've found who can actually solve the problems showing up in my body. I couldn't recommend him more!

Nore makes you feel really comfortable when training with her. I met her about 5 years ago during a…read moregroup training and it is very affordable and doable! She really works with you and makes you feel empowered! I just moved back to the east bay and started doing the group training again at 5am still very affordable and doable. 5am is so good because I get my exercise in and pushes me to make good choices on food all day long! And pushes me to sleep early. I would give Nore 10 if I could.

If you love a good sweat, accountability, and transforming your physique, then True Action Fitness…read moreis the place to be! A special shoutout to my trainer, Alondra--she's absolutely amazing! Alondra has this unique ability to challenge you while making sure you're supported every step of the way. She tailors each workout to fit your specific needs and goals. Whether you're looking to build strength, lose weight, or improve endurance, Alondra has the expertise and dedication to help you achieve those results.

I am 55 years old. Alondra has been training me for over a decade. I will tell you this...once you…read morestart with Alondra...you will have a very difficult time finding another trainer and another gym that: 1. Gives you workouts that are tough and pushes you to your max limit. 2. Provides you with the equipment, resources (an app), and encouragement for you to succeed in your fitness journey. 3. Has a community of like-minded, passionate, gym buddies that will become your second family. 4. You will work hard but you will have an absolute BLAST doing so. Your fitness journey is all about your mindset. With the right mindset and being consistent, you will succeed. Alondra and her team will help you get into the right mindset but it ultimately falls on you. I have joined numerous gyms in my life. Thanks to Alondra, I can honestly say, I am in the best shape I've ever been and I can actually fit in clothes I wore in high school. (Yes...I still have clothes from back in the day. ) So now...take that next step and contact Alondra. Follow her plan and you WILL see the results!

I cannot recommend Branden Henderson enough! From the…read moremoment I started training with him, I knew I was in excellent hands. Branden has been instrumental in helping me achieve my fitness goals, and the results have been great! What sets Branden apart is his personalized approach to training. He took the time to understand my goals, limitations, and preferences, and tailored each session to maximize my progress. His expertise in fitness and nutrition was evident in every workout plan and dietary advice provided. Not only did Branden push me to new limits, but he also ensured that each exercise was performed with proper form and technique, minimizing the risk of injury. His motivation and positive attitude was contagious, making every session enjoyable and something I looked forward to. Thanks to Branden, I achieved my goals of loosing weight, building muscle, improving endurance and have never felt better. I am stronger and feel confident. I was training for the Spartan race since February and can say I killed it with his preparation and help. If you are looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and inspiring personal trainer, look no further than Branden. He will undoubtedly help you reach your fitness goals and beyond!

I cannot recommend enough. I began working with Branden in August/September and had goals of…read morereturning to my previous athletic build and body and overall good health. I chose the personal training option with Branden but there are other options and his wife and business partner, Remi, is available too. It's now December and I'm down just under 20lbs. I'm feeling good and strong and confident again! 2 days a week and 45 mins per session has me like this. A personalized meal plan is included. 7 days a week, 3 meals a day and sometimes a snack because I work long hours. The meal plan includes all nutrition information so I know what I'm putting in my body and even includes a shopping list! Branden is available when I have questions about anything from scheduling to where I can purchase an item on the meal plan and he makes recommendations if I need it. I have never once felt judged or guilted by Branden. He is totally reasonable with expectations. My husband and I do date night dinner and drinks once a week and Branden has been super supportive of it. The gym itself is very clean and the other gym goers are nice and welcoming. I feel like it's important to mention there are times when it's just me (a woman) and Branden (a man) alone in the gym. I have never once felt creeped or weirded out. Overall, I'm very happy with my decision to reach out to Elite Fitness.

Laura is the best! I came to her wanting to improve my fitness habits and overall health. Which I…read morehave! Laura has helped me get on track by correcting my form and providing me workouts to do on my own. She's helped with my overall nutrition by providing recommendations and watching over my logs. Laura is also super sweet and will send me emails time to time giving me tips and encouragement! You can really tell she cares about the success of her clients!

Great trainers and Tia is amazing! Highly recommend if you wanna up your fitness game or just…read morestarting on your journey.

Great experience overall. Very professional and motivating, with structured workouts tailored to…read moreyour goals. Highly recommend

Becareful I got scammed pay here sessions in full kept making me show up and not following through…read moreon his word. Sessions felt like my pe class in middle school. No shower,no equipment,no changing rooms. He even asked me for more money, when we did not get anything done. Use your money on gyms that have invested in equipment,infrastructure and carry integrity. Back smells foul,urine and musty. He tried to get me to come again for money even though we did not reach our goals. Gameplan was to learn weight lifting only and not workout hard. Find a professional place that is clean tidy and qualified. I was never even offered my money back. All he could have said is sorry I don't want to train you and refund money

Amazing experience enrolling with Garrison ! Found my new…read moregym !!! Can't wait to keep coming.

I joined when Matt was the sole owner, and most of the positive reviews are from that timeline. In…read morethe 2 1/2 years that he's been gone it's steadily gone downhill. I am not pointing fingers at Garrison who is the current manager, and is a pretty good guy, however, cleaning is not his priority. He is tasked with making X amount of phone calls a day for sales, that being a priority. The corporation that took over, and is only interested in saving money, and making money, refuses to hire even a part time cleaning person, and it shows. There's black mold in the showers, the windows have not been washed since Matt left, yoga, mats, and blankets are disgusting. There are days when there is no one there to refill paper towels, toilet paper, soap, etc.. Many of the longer term members are paying significantly more than what the membership now is, which seems to be a name your price kind of game. Word is there are people that are paying merely to use the bathrooms for showers. Consequently there are times you cannot get into the bathrooms, which never used to be a problem. The showers also leak quite a bit, and there is often standing water in the bathroom leaking out into the hallway somebody's going to break their neck when they slip and fall.

My husband and I have been coming here for almost 4 years. Our goal is to be healthy, and Mitch and…read moreTammy have helped us exceed that expectation. For example, I started out not being able to deadlift more than 45 lbs. Now I deadlift over 235 lbs. They will help you reach your health goals without hurting yourself. As a bonus, every member here is really nice and has been a member for several years as well.

This marks my 3rd week of participating with boot camp, almost every day of the weeks, and I have…read moreto say I love it! Everyone there is so warm and welcoming, and there is no judgement there at all. There are so much laughter and chatter, it's always such a warm and fun atmosphere. I know it's seems almost impossible to wake up at 5am and be at the gym by 6am for exercise, but once you get into the rhythm of starting your day early and sleeping early, it does wonders for your body and energy! The pricing is also very affordable, and bootcamp membership is offered in chunks of 3-months/6-months/a year. I'm only be in California for an undetermined amount of time, and after expressing my concerns, Mitch was very understanding and accommodating, so we were able to find something for me. Time flies really fast during bootcamp, but what I really appreciate is that there's no pressure to do beyond what you're capable of, you can go at your own pace and no one will judge you. Dianne and Mitch both demonstrate each exercise so it's easy to follow along, and they keep track of how many sets of each exercise we do. One of the biggest things they emphasize is correct posture, so you don't accidentally injure yourself during exercise. I've walked out of gym feeling all my muscles aching (in a good way!!) and I definitely am feeling so much healthier and less antsy I recommended my sister to come here as well and today was her first day of PT. It's her first time going to a gym for exercise, so having a PT to personally guide her was a good choice. She said it was a little bit of a challenge but she appreciated how attentive they were to the exercises she could do and the ones she struggled with. Needless to say, this was a great choice for us!! Thank you so much!

I've been going to personal training for 9 mos. every week with Awesta and highly recommend him and…read morethe team at Body Mechanix. I have multiple injuries and body issues that make it hard to work out. I was always injuring myself the moment I tried to do weight training on my own. With Awesta I give him feedback on when something is challenging or exacerbating an issue--I'm learning good form to avoid injuries. He is always responsive and finds modifications so I can stay engaged the entire work out. I also find it more affordable than I expected. I don't do the group classes though they look great, it's a bit too advanced for me given my limitations. Being in there a few times a week, I watch the entire staff cultivate a warm, welcoming environment where you/they say hi to everyone who walks into the space. It's also very diverse. I'm talking both staff and members, culturally, age-wise, body types, genders--no one ever makes you feel you don't belong there.

Rating: 4.5/5 - this review is based on one class…read more This gym is great for beginners and an older crowd. I didn't realize how much of a gym desert Castro Valley is until today. I'm originally from San Diego and there are plenty of gyms around my area. However, my sister did mentioned she lived in an older more suburban neighborhood. Unfortunately, I wanted more of a challenging HIIT class that you can find at Barrys or F45 (both of which are an hour away from here). With that being said, they do have TRX bands and assault bikes as well as a variety of weights. They also offer beverages between $1-$5. They were also nice to let you use the assault bikes before and after class. I was expecting more of an energetic and motivated crowd but it was more of a mellow crew of retirees and a preteen boy. It was definitely not what I expected in a bootcamp/HIIT class. Nevertheless, it was a great class albeit I felt like the only gym rat there. Earlier in the class, there was some confusion (partially because the trainer was also teaching people online) but he was able to modify some of the routine so most of us understood what to do. I never expected wanting to do more after a workout but this is a great class if you want to be challenged but not physically exhausted. I also recommend a voice amplifier and more prompts (i.e lift your arms above your head, etc) for the trainer as there was some confusion (maybe due to the music, his low tone or lack of prompts). Will visit again if I'm in the area as it's relatively close to where my family lives. Parking: Plaza Parking Recommendation: They have a first timer special - 3 classes for $50 that includes personal training but I would check online or in person to make sure that it's accurate. They also offer open gym to those with classpass!

I joined Oakland's Most Powerful a year and a half ago. With just two 1-hour classes each week, I…read morehave made tremendous gains. Mel and Luis lead efficient classes, allowing time for mobility exercises, warm-ups, strength exercises and cool-down in just an hour. Both coaches emphasize proper technique, and in every class I benefit from the specific observations and pointers they give me. What's more, Mel and Luis are awesome people, bringing a positive stoke to every class, and building a diverse, fun, and welcoming community. If you are looking for one thing you can do to benefit your health, get fit, or support your athletic performance, look no further than Oakland's Most Powerful.

I've been working out with the coaches at Oaklands Most Powerful Gym through Strong Start and it's…read morebeen amazing. The coaches are knowledgeable, encouraging, and build a great sense of community. I ENJOY going to class, have built strength and tools that are helping me feel great. Highly recommend Coach Mel and Coach Luis! (And don't be intimidated if you're just starting out - the program takes you step by step)

I have been working with Krista for quite a number of years now and she is excellent: thoughtful…read moreand caring. Working with her has helped me keep in shape, especially with reduced activity during the covid pandemic. She has given me excellent suggestions for improved posture, for example, that I have never heard from doctors. She will analyze your needs and help you reach your pilates goals. Whether in-person or virtual, she is top of the line.

I've been taking the Fundamentals of Pilates classes for several weeks now. My form is not the…read morebest, but I am slowly improving with the help and guidance of my instructor. The studio is small, but is expertly fitted out with different types of Pilates and exercise equipment. Recommended for all levels.