Star Method Boxing

(42 reviews)

0.2 mi

Honestly this is the best workout + community in the area if you want to get stronger. I've been…read moregoing for a year and have been feeling my strongest and healthiest since having kids. Workouts change everyday and they have weight options for very beginners to seasoned hardcore lifters. The trainers know everyone's names and are so encouraging, helpful and funny! Really positive and encouraging community. Book a class and have fun!

The best! Not just a gym, it's a warm community of people who are working on their health. The…read moreinstructors are supportive and do help you reach your fitness goals. They care about their clients. I love this place!

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Uonfit

4.6

(9 reviews)

0.2 mi

CC is the best!!! I am not new training but I know that there are still so much to learn. I've…read morelearned soooo much in just a few weeks. Turned out I've done some movements incorrectly that cause past injuries I started with CC a few weeks ago but in such a short time, I can already see the result. He breaks down each exercise and explains things in a way I can understand. I am the type that overthink too much, ask too many questions, and need to watch and rewatch and rewatch every movement before it makes sense to me.. he's so patient despite my never ending questions. Most importantly, he makes it fun! It's never one or two boring movements, it's always something new and every little movement builds up my strength. Some of the things I've learned to do since I started: mace (google it; it doesn't look hard but boy, it's one of the most challenging exercises I'm still struggling with); kick and punch (like for reals), and a bunch of core works I absolutely detested and have slowly learned to like (not love, just like). CC is one of the best decisions I've made in my fitness journey!!

The person who runs the place is a horrible human being. My son takes some classes at the center…read morenext door and we have been parking behind the common building for a year ( i was told we could). Bur apparently 2 weeks ago he put his sign on the parking. It would be nice to notify the lady who runs children center in writing so she can notify her clients. The sign is very blurry and hard to see in the dark. He could have left a warning note on the car but instead he chose to tow it leaving me and my 10 yo son stranded without jackets and a wallet on a cold rainy day. On top of it all the tow company stole our identity from a credit card (it was the only charge over the past 2 days and very soon we got a fraud alert). I wouldn't be supposed if this man has a financial gain from involving tow company otherwise I can't see why simple note wouldn't be enough at first.

Building Strength and endurance. Let's Go

Share your fitness journey with a group of like-minded oriented individuals.

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Meditation and breathing classes

Flinn Fitness

(30 reviews)

2.7 mi

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

I have been training with Tia for a while now. She is so knowledgeable about muscles and the bodies…read moremovement. She has a medical background that helps when she is training specific body areas. She is all about correct form and pushing you to achieve your goals. She will never let you quit. She listens and motivates. Tia is a great personal trainer.

Flinn Fitness private personal training studio

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StudioFlex

(108 reviews)

2.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Training with Gabrielle has been such a positive experience. From day one, she really listened to…read moremy concerns, my goals and took the time to understand what I want and need. It never feels generic or rushed everything we do has a purpose. One thing that really stands out is how organized and thoughtful she is. She created a clear, structured day-to-day plan for our sessions and even shared an Excel sheet so I can easily see and track what we're working on. Being able to visualize my progress keeps me motivated and accountable, and it shows how much she genuinely cares about helping me succeed. Her approach is incredible. There's absolutely no pressure or intimidation just steady encouragement, positivity, and motivation. She knows exactly when to push me and when to adjust, which makes every session both productive and enjoyable. We have fun, we laugh, but we also work hard going from lifting heavy to even heavier weights that I never imagined I would be able to do. I feel stronger both physically and mentally. On top of that the studio is not crowded. It's truly one-on-one, and the focus is completely on you. The entire team at Studio Flex is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The environment feels supportive, comfortable, and uplifting, which makes showing up something I genuinely look forward to. I'm so grateful to be training here and would highly recommend Gabrielle and Studio Flex to anyone looking for a supportive, motivating, and results-driven experience.

I feel so fortunate to have found Gabriele at StudioFlex. I have had many injuries and resultant…read moresurgeries over the years, so there are a lot of limitations on my exercise. As a result, I had all but given up trying to reestablish a routine. My back has been an issue for decades and I thought that I'd tried everything - chiropractics, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, accupressure ... you name it. I'd resolved to just live with the nearly constant discomfort and occasional debilitating spasms. However, Gabriele has changed my perspective by focusing on carefully building core strength while not aggravating other issues. She listened carefully to my problems, asked about my desired outcomes and she designs each workout specifically for my physiology and my state of progress. I can't say enough good things about her adaptive approach and positive energy!

Kyle Gee NASM Certified Personal Trainer Fitness Nutrition Specialist Group Fitness Instructor

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Bay Club Walnut Creek

3.7

(550 reviews)

MY FAVORITE PLACE! Obsessed! My bestie is a member and brought me a few time for pool days and omg…read morethe pool is so lovely! The poolside bar is amazing. The cabanas are perfect for special occasions. Gotta love the hot tubs too. They even have sunscreen out for folks to use. They don't skip a beat. The servers are incredible and so on top of it! Especially Gerardo! If he helps you, you got lucky. Literal angel. The food is bomb, way better than your average hotel food. I've loved everything I've had. Honestly, it just feels luxurious to be here in every way. The gym is out of this world. So clean, air conditioned, new machines, basketball court, and amazing recovery tech as well! Massage chairs, heat/cold chairs, compression sleeves. Everything!!!

Do not waste your money on this gym. The management supports a very negative complaining…read moreenvironment and the vibe excludes people. It is not welcoming and its disgusting this is allowed Basic gossip and cliquey vibe

Last weeks Parents night out, Slip-and-slide party

HydroMassage

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Forma Gym

4.1

(216 reviews)

0.6 mi

This gym does what it needs to do. Each membership comes with its own perks. The lockers are easy…read moreto use- you don't need your own lock, as you can input your own code to lock and unlock it. Friendly staff, and members.

Forma Gym in Walnut Creek markets itself as a luxury fitness club, but my experience was anything…read morebut premium. The disparity between the men's and women's locker rooms is impossible to ignore. The men's locker room is clean, well-maintained, and includes a sauna. The women's locker room doesn't even have a sauna. Instead, it has filthy floors, poorly maintained showers that don't drain, and standing water collecting around your feet while you shower. It's unsanitary, disgusting, and completely unacceptable for a gym charging premium membership fees. I tolerated these conditions for months before finally deciding enough was enough and canceling my membership. Unfortunately, the cancellation process was even worse than the locker room. I canceled my membership, yet Forma put me into a "soft cancellation" and quietly started charging me again three months later. I didn't realize it immediately, and by the time I caught the charges, they had collected months of membership fees. Rather than refunding money they never should have taken, they offered me free months at the same gym I had already chosen to leave. That is not customer service--it's a refusal to take responsibility. Between the neglected women's facilities and the way my cancellation was handled, I left feeling that Forma cares far more about collecting membership fees than providing the premium experience it advertises. I would never recommend Forma Gym in Walnut Creek won't be returning.

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Beyond Health and Fitness Studio

(36 reviews)

0.4 mi

It's been a month since I decided to add pilates to my fitness routine. I came in as a ClassPass…read moreuser, trying to figure out where and whom I wanted to train with (I'm a vibe person 100%) and my first day doing Pilates on HIIT with Fred, I knew I found my place. Clean space. Small class size. Completely non pretentious. The attendees are friendly and I appreciate love we focus on our training while having fun. Great music and just overall training from muscle, mental, and strength. Fred is a patient instructor and trainer who challenges you and motivates you all the while you feel that individual care even with a full class. Such a gem of a place and I am so glad I found BHF!

I will just say it- Fred is the BEST . 10/10 I usually go to the gym, but my sister convinced me…read moreto try a Pilates class with her, and I'm so glad she did. Fred is incredibly encouraging, attentive, and brings such a positive vibe to every class. He knows how to push us to improve while still making it fun and motivating. I always leave class feeling stronger, energized, and in a way better mood. Thanks Fred for being such an awesome instructor!

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Alloy Personal Training Rossmoor

(10 reviews)

I have had such a great experience at Alloy Personal Fitness and I highly recommend them! From the…read moremoment you walk in, you can feel the positive, motivating atmosphere that makes you actually look forward to working out. The trainers here are absolutely fantastic--knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping you reach your goals. They take the time to understand your needs and always offer guidance, encouragement, and adjustments that make a real difference. I recently completed my 200th session and it's because of the trainers that I look forward to showing up. I am stronger, have much better balance and feel as healthy as I ever have. The other thing I really enjoy is the sense of community. The other clients are friendly, respectful and supportive, which creates an environment where everyone feels comfortable, no matter their fitness level. I have made some real friends here and I love that we all encourage each other every session. Joining Alloy has been one of the best decisions I ever made!

I'm so glad I signed up for Alloy fitness. Zander is a great personal trainer and knows how to…read moreadjust the exercises for any injuries. I feel myself getting stronger and I really look forward to my sessions It truly is a great value for the price especially if you get the founding member rate I also really like the people I work out with. It's encouraging to cheer each other on since we are all on the same mission to getting healthier and stronger!

Hard work can still be Fun!

Variety and adaptability in each and every session!

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Crunch Fitness - Walnut Creek

4.3

(414 reviews)

3.0 mi

One of the better and well maintained commercial gyms I've visited! You can tell how often they…read moreclean and fix equipment because the water filter was new and nothing was broken! Pretty rare to see all the equipment working in a gym, and members re-racking their weights. Shout out to the GM (Michael H.) for the great hospitality and kindness!

The place looks very new and is huge. There's lots of equipment. Just about every machine is…read moreduplicated. It was 4th of July weekend and not crowded at all. The gym and locker rooms are pristine but a lot of members just drop their towels on the floor rather than place them in one of the many hampers provided for that purpose. Also, I noticed a lot of members skipping the wipe down after using equipment. it's okay to wear workout clothes in the sauna, which is unsanitary. It's used as a gym annex with everything going on from shadow boxing to Bikram yoga. Not a very relaxing atmosphere. Those are the issues that kept me from giving it 5 stars. In addition to the sauna, there's a steam room that seems to be a bit more calm. Other than the few issues I described, it's a great place to work out.

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Life Time

3.5

(105 reviews)

0.4 mi

My friend and I checked out this club and overall we really liked it. The place was super clean and…read moreyou can tell they take good care of it. I mainly went for the pool, and I also used the steam room, sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub downstairs. Everything was clean and felt really nice. But honestly, the policies were a big downside. For example, we could sign up, but if we wanted other people to join under the same plan to save money, they had to be under 18, which just doesn't make sense. The guest policy was the biggest issue for me. You can bring a guest, but it has to be a different person every time. I'm paying around $330 a month, so it would be reasonable to at least bring my spouse once in a while, even just once a month. Not being able to bring the same person is really restrictive and doesn't feel practical. Overall, the club itself is great, but these policies are too strict, and that's why I decided not to sign up.

My parents were considering making Life Time Fitness their new gym so I went with them to check it…read moreout. After our interaction with front desk, the people who sit there could not be more unfriendly towards us and for no reason. My parents are much older and we were nothing but kind to them. They decided to take their money elsewhere.

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Larkey Park Swim Center

3.8

(27 reviews)

The Larkey Swim Center is a community pool in Walnut Creek that's great for kids and adult beginner…read moreswimmers. We came here a few times on a Saturday near the end of summer. It's adjacent to Larkey Park, so if the shared parking lots get full, you'll find plenty of free street parking. The pool itself is divided into several section - beginners (3.5 to 4.5 feet max depth), diving, and for lap swimming. They have lifeguards everywhere and they do a fine job of maintaining order. The water temperature was perfect. Our 5yo son seems to have a natural inkling for water but he enjoyed the pool far more than the splash pad, which is also popular with young kids. I tried carrying him up on the water slide but he refused. Note: for taller folks, they have a pretty intense water spray on top of the slide that can blind you. Imagine max shower pressure right on your face, LOL! Other amenities are large locker and changing rooms with clean showers, small picnic areas for sun tanning or relaxing, and plenty of benches and tables to store your bags or snacks. They also have a vending machine for cold drinks. Definitely plan on returning when the pool opens up again (9/27/25 was the last day for the summer). A definite bargain at just over $20 for a family of three.

Great splash park but very little shaded seating makes it difficult for older grandmas to watch the…read moregrandkids without wilting during the many hot days of summer!

Several life guards on duty, all around the pool

Entrance to 3.5-ft deep section of pool - great for toddlers and adult beginners

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Splash Pad with some serious water pressure

Shell Ridge Open Space

4.5

(62 reviews)

2.8 mi

In the past few years, I've explored many different entrances to this open space. Surprisingly,…read moremany of the entrances are close to or even on private land, with an easement. For example, the entrances nearby Walnut Avenue are often interspersed among largest estates. Generally, the trails are well marked. But not always. And sometimes trails do not show up on the official Park map. Having said that, this is a delightful Park with tons of interesting trails. In most areas there are no facilities or water, so keep that in mind.

Was in the area and looking for a place to take my dog for an off leash walk and this was it. It…read morewas after some rains, so lots of muddy spots on trails. We did a nice mile and a half loop, perfect length for my small dog. I got parking, but there are not many spots, so that could be an issue. I also didn't see any bathrooms, forcing me to figure out alternatives. Rolling hills, but nothing too bad. Some native plant restoration work was being done and everybody I passed by was polite and pleasant. The trails are very exposed, so I would limit my hiking here to days with more mild weather, but it wasn't busy a really nice change of scenery for me.

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Shell Ridge Open Space

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Shell Ridge Open Space

Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail

4.2

(22 reviews)

0.9 mi

I Have biked and hiked and geocached on this trail numerous times. It's t's one of my favorite…read moreplaces to visit, but I don't think there's any bathroom facilities along the way. If you're looking for a beautiful bike ride, this is a great option.

I love visiting the east bay city of Lafayette. There are so many beautiful outdoor trails and the…read moretown itself is adorable. I was looking to get a morning walk in and a family member brought me to this trail which she typically runs. We parked at the community center off of St Mary's road. Just one of many locations that you can catch the trail. Plenty of parking was available. The 7.65 mile trail runs on both sides of St Mary's road through Lafayette and Moraga We decided to cross over to the other side of the street from the community center and walk towards Moraga. The paved trail can be used for biking and horses as well. The trail towards Moraga has quite a bit of inclines and makes for a good workout. I went 2 miles in and turned around at Rheem Blvd for a 4 mile round-trip walk. Beautiful scenery and lots of people walking their dogs.

Benches sprinkled throughout

Famous bird houses.

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Larkey Park

4.3

(45 reviews)

So, lately I've been on this local park hype, and I have to say that Larkey Park ranks up there as…read moreone of my favorites. This little park has got it goin' on! It's the perfect spot for a picnic, a party, a walk, for dogs, to take your kids... just about everything! Lots of big grassy fields and tall trees that provide a ton of shady areas. There are tons of kids play areas with slides, swings, and other rides that I'm still trying to figure out?! Yeah... some of those rides look a little strange, but I digress... They have picnic tables galore! You can reserve one of the picnic areas for special events and parties. The last time I was here, someone was throwing a party for their little girl here. It's truly the best spot to do it at! You have a grill and so many tables to host people. This park is connected to a small swim center that has a pool and the most adorable little water slides! It's a hop and a skip away from the Lindsay Wildlife museum. There's a basketball, tennis, and volleyball court on site and restrooms are easily accessible. What I love about this park is that one of my favorite walking and hiking trails runs right through it: the Briones to Mount Diablo Trail! You can park at Larkey Park and take this trail all the way to Acalanes Ridge and even to the backside of Briones Regional Park! It's apart of Walnut Creek open space. There are a few other local walking trails that connect here as well. On nice sunny days, this park fills up with a ton of locals but it never feels overcrowded. Sometimes they have community activities that can be seen on their posted calendar. There's a small parking lot off of 1st and Buena Vista Street but there's also plenty of street parking on many of the side streets. It's a great local park with tons of activities.

Larkey Park is a cute mid-sized park that's right next to Lindsey Wildlife Museum…read more They have a massive swath of grass and quite a few older trees, but it mainly seems to be used as a dog run and children's play space since the play sets take up quite a bit of the available real estate. I don't tend to come here much as the grass bothers my allergies, but it's a lovely walk in Fall and hooks right up to the nearby trail.

Nice hidden gym. Very clean

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Rebel Art School

4.8

(41 reviews)

0.6 mi

Rebel Art School is a gem. We held our daughter's birthday party here and it was such a treat. The…read moreonline reservation was easy. I recommend booking in advance since spots fill up quickly. I spoke with Alex to ask questions and she gave me an idea of what to expect for the party. She even decorated the birthday table in the theme colors that we wanted. Alex and her assistant handled all aspects of the art project from the setup, to the demo and explanation, to preparing the artwork for take home. It was so nice to be able to relax and take photos and admire the art making process. The party was well planned and we had time to complete the artwork, eat lunch, and have dessert. Everyone had a blast.

I am so incredibly grateful I found this place! I'd been searching for a ceramics class that I…read morecould take with my mom, who has some cognitive impairment, and this school has been a total blessing. The teachers here are phenomenal. They are kind, incredibly generous with their knowledge, and created such a welcoming environment for both my mom and me. There is a really nice variety of workshops too and I'm hoping they add even more for evenings. I recently took the holiday linocut workshop and had the best time! It wasn't just about learning a new craft; the vibe was so social and upbeat. The teacher was wonderful and the other students were a blast to hang out with while we worked. Their approach to teaching really builds your confidence. For the first time, I actually felt like an artist rather than just a hobbyist. The atmosphere here is creative, supportive, and fun. I'm constantly checking their calendar for new classes and workshops to be added. Check them out if you or your kids (or your mom!) want a community as well as an art school.

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GrowFit- Walnut Creek

4.6

(20 reviews)

3.4 mi

I can't say enough positive things about Grow Fit Camp. My daughter had a tough time adjusting at…read morefirst, and Eric the camp leader, personally reached out to make sure they were doing everything possible to help her feel comfortable. They truly care about the kids and prioritize their well-being, and their communication is excellent. I would highly recommend this camp to any family!

My 13 year old has spent 3 weeks this Summer as a CIT and has had a terrific experience working…read morewith the team at Growfit. It's his 1st official job and he comes home every day excited about getting to help the younger kids in sports, science, art, etc. Kudos to the team for creating a great environment for someone like my son to get some beneficial work experience!