I have been training with Talhah at SBM fitness for the last several months and am so pleased with…read morethe experience! He has gone above and beyond to tailor a unique workout plan for my needs and abilities. He is also creative in the exercises he chooses - something I could not do on my own! I appreciate the way he pays close attention to form, as a good personal trainer should. It also helps that he's a bodybuilder himself and is very resourceful when it comes to diet and overall lifestyle. In addition to the quality personal training I'm receiving, I enjoy working out on my own at SBM. The equipment there is perfect to master a solid workout and is exactly what I was looking for in a small but all-inclusive gym!

SBM is an exceptional place to seek help toward achieving your health and fitness goals. They offer…read moresomething for everyone and can help you get started or get to the next level! I personally have taken some Pilates sessions with Mia and it was appropriately challenging and very rewarding! This is also a family run business that puts the client experience first and to me you cannot put a price on that! The value for money was outstanding but the experience and passion that was offered by the staff and ownership is worth so much more!

Super awesome place! Went for open gym, it is $2/person and there is plenty of space! The gym looks…read morebrand new, is very clean, and don't worry, you can rent a basketball with only an ID!

The basketball court at the gym is my go-to spot to unwind and stay active big area to enjoy!read more

I love this gym!!!! Sad to go honestly but I just recently moved so I had to cancel my membership…read more I personally switched from 24fitness to this gym and I LOVED the switch. It is so clean here and there is always staff there to help replenish and clean. The bathroom is very clean and has calming music. The music in the main room is always good vibes. And the equipment WORKS! lol can't ask for more. Definitely recommend the year long membership for those in this area.

The best gym in the area ! Always clean, friendly staff and…read moreall the equipment you would ever need.

Busy on evenings of Monday through Thursday. The cleaning…read morecrew here is amazing. It's a big place to keep it clean and they're doing a great job. They work really hard. Equipments maintenance can be better though - you'll notice that they have a lot of treadmills but most of them are broken or don't work properly.

Holy crap, after visiting this place last week I can totally understand the bad reviews! There I…read morewas, staying in Palo Alto looking at some properties and this was the nearest gym. Wanting to give it a try before committing, I signed up for a three-day pass. Showed up, no problem checking in, and the place is a wreck. Dumbbells everywhere, plates scattered across the floor, machines abandoned fully loaded, cables snapped...I've never seen such a mess. So the second day I head over to Mountain View 24hr Fitness and it's better; further away, but cleaner. My third day I'm short on time and heading back home that afternoon so I head to Redwood City once again. I show the dude on duty my pass and he says sorry, the three-day pass is only for locals. I explain that I'm staying in PA and evaluating the local gyms, it hasn't been an issue my previous two visits and this would be my third and final. Again, he apologies and said I had to be local with a local ID. He refused to look at my pass, the email it was sent with, or anything else to do with my membership. There was no compromise, he didn't care at all. I drove over to Mountain View, showed them my pass and got in my workout without issue. Insane that they would offer passes but not honor them. Avoid this place at all costs!

I have worked with Michael Dorricott twice in my life, once 11 years ago and once again about 16…read moreweeks ago. I came back because he is hands down, the best in the business. He has completely transformed the way I think about heath and fitness, something I have been passionate about most of my life but something fundamental has always been missing for me that has made consistency extremely hard and nearly impossible. Finally, I am now holding the correct practices, mindset and building the correct momentum to drive me to this being a life long journey and not a passing event, summer or moment. It's been 16 weeks and I have lost 26lbs and counting. Thrilled to continue.

Training Space is the real deal. I started working with one…read moreof their personal trainers recently, and it's been a game changer. What really impressed me is how intentional they are about matching you with the right coach -- not just someone with credentials, but someone who fits your goals, your energy, and how you like to be coached. I didn't realize how much that would matter until now, but the difference is huge. Every session feels like it's actually building toward something, not just burning time. If you're feeling stuck in your fitness routine or you want something way more personalized than the usual gym setup, I highly recommend checking this place out. It's focused, professional, and honestly one of the best decisions I've made for my health in a long time.

Closed? Went by the…read moreaddress in Yelp and on their website. It is ghost-town empty. There was sign with a barcode on the door pointing to a new location saying "opens August 1." New location windows completely covered with brown paper and a sign out front saying "this location is permanently closed." There was a door slightly ajar and what looked like people and possibly equipment inside, though I did not get a good look. I pulled the door partially open to go inside and had to let go because of a phone call. It looked like some people saw me. Took a few minutes to end the call, and during that time, I heard someone come up from the inside and close and lock the door. I called their phone number and no answer. Closed business? Moving? Just unfriendly? No idea, but it seems not to be a place to go. Save yourself some time and go elsewhere.

Since starting my lifting journey in 2019 I must say this is by far my favorite gym. It was exactly…read morewhat I was looking for in terms of being super lowkey but also having such a welcoming group of gym goers. Rich the owner is so kind and tentative and should be proud of the space he's cultivated. Vincent is also super kind and was great in welcoming me to this new gym getting over my first timer nerves very quickly. If you are looking for a space where you can go in and out quickly this is a spot for you. I've never had to wait for a machine. They have all of the essentials for lifting cardio machines and sometimes there's a cute puppy or two. Lots of well seasoned lifters here as well as newbies. Great vibe and place!

I have been going to Heartcore on and off for over 6 months, and I've enjoyed every class I've…read moretaken so far! I appreciate the Off Peak class pricing in this economy, and I tend to book those classes since they're cheaper. These classes are often taught by Krystal and Sunny, and they've quickly become my favorites! They're so patient with newer members. I don't like being touched by instructors during my workouts when they're trying to correct my form, and Krystal+Sunny are able to tell me verbally how to correct my form without touching me. I get a great workout and I'm noticing results - my biceps are getting more muscular as I've become more consistent in the last two months!

I've been coming to HeartCore since February of 2023. I had no experience with a reformer class and…read morecame as a beginner. Right when I first walked in, I was welcomed warmly by the instructor and notified it was my first class. She showed me around the machine beforehand to get familiar. You might be confused with some of the names they yell out but you have others to watch and the instructor likes to demonstrate on the ground as well. The instructors are all so sweet, motivating without putting pressure. I feel like I created a small HeartCore community with them. 1000/10 recommend. Now, I try coming in every Saturday morning when time permits for a different type of challenge.

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.

I tried both MPX and Solidcore. I would highly recommend taking the intro class at MPX, as the…read moreinstruction in regular classes is FAST and not extremely clear. For a beginner, the instruction at Solidcore is more careful and I got a better workout as a result-- I wasn't scrambling all over the machines like I did at the MPX studio. As a small person, I needed some variations to make the exercises work. Although the MPX class was tiny, I had to ask for these, even though the teacher could see I was struggling. I don't think I'll go back to MPX even though they promised it "would get easier" because the quality of instrution lacked for me and I lost interest.

I recently bought the new client package and each class just got me more motivated to come back…read more This is rare for me, seeing as I've tried almost all the classes around this area ! (Barre, OTF, HIIT, etc). I love how the focus is to improve on strength for the whole body. Trust me, you will leave this class with your arms and legs shaking ! It's such a fun workout and the instructors are so friendly and knowledgeable. If you don't know what you're doing that's alright! Because the classes are small (10 slots) they'll adjust you til you feel the BURN. I highly recommend coming here !

Functional Lifestyles has changed my life in the most unexpected ways. It has become a "gym"…read moreexperience like no other where I go to laugh, relax (while also working hard and sweating!), pet beautiful dogs and feel energized and strong. The trainers genuinely love what they do, and they are so skilled at meeting me at my level and helping me unlock my potential. There are usually more dogs than clients, and there is always great music playing and an overall fun, non-judgmental and supportive vibe. Mixing personal training with Glenn (who is awesome), with mobility classes with Alvin (also awesome) keeps it interesting. Corey's weekly podcast is an extra-added bonus so I always feel like I get more than I pay for. I cannot recommend this gym more highly.

After moving to NorCal, I was on the hunt for a gym that wasn't just another crowded space with…read morerandom workouts--and I finally found it at Functional Lifestyles Palo Alto. From day one, I felt at home. Francisco did my assessment and set the tone with a thoughtful, personalized approach. Corey, the owner, is so down-to-earth and even jumps in on classes. I've also trained with Jamie, Billy, and Damian, and every single coach brings both expertise and energy. They actually watch your form, coach you through adjustments, and push you in the right ways. What sets FL apart is their model: semi-private sessions (10 clients, 2 coaches), which means you get personalized attention without losing the motivation of a group atmosphere. The programming is smart--focused on movement quality, strength, and conditioning that translate into real-life performance. As someone training for Hyrox, this has been a game changer. The community here is just as strong as the workouts. People cheer each other on, and it truly feels like a team environment. Palo Alto, you're lucky to have this spot--I can't recommend it enough.