Albany PT has THE BEST physical therapists. I've been going there for years, and they've fixed my…read moreknee, ankle, and wrist. That said, they've joined with a new group and you must keep your receipts and check your bills carefully! Despite paying my copays at every visit, such that I had a 0 balance, Albany PT sent me a bill. When I called to inquire, I was told that my insurance company had tripled the required copay on one specific date, causing me to have a balance due. When I called the insurance company to find out about my changed copay, they had no record of a copay change, or any amount due. Insurance had fully paid their part and I had fully paid my part. The billing contractor for Albany PT was insistent that the EOB showed a required triple copay for one specific date -- but she was unwilling to share the EOB with me! Something sketchy going on in the billing department...

I'm disappointed by my experience here. Took a while to get an appointment, but that's to be…read moreexpected as a new patient. Once there, I really liked my PT - Eric. He was kind, seemed to know what he was doing, felt he could help me with my chronic low back pain and elbow tendonitis. I was feeling hopeful when I left. He said he'd like to see me twice/week if possible. Went straight to book the appts at the front desk, but was told they couldn't get me on the books with him again for three weeks. Not great for continuity or knowing whether I was doing the exercises correctly, but I figured it would get easier with time, so I made two appointments, three and four weeks, respectively from the first. After patiently waiting the three weeks, unsure if the exercises were helping or making things worse, it was the day before my 2nd appt with Eric, which I was very much looking forward to, and I got a confirmation text saying I had an appt the next day with "Nia." I looked on the website and she is a PT assistant. And, more importantly, not Eric, who I had the appointment with. That I waited three weeks for. I called to explain this and was told that they don't have enough PTs and that's part of the deal that you'll be seeing PT assistants. No one explained this from the beginning or even mentioned it when I was told by the front desk person I had two appts booked with Eric. This is not the way to treat patients. Eric might have been great and helped me with my pain. I'll never know. I won't be going back.

Very friendly, very convenient. Every single teacher I have had has been great! They offer a big…read morevariety of classes and I learn how to use different fun equipment each time. If I sign up a few weeks out, I am able to get any class I want and any time I've been on the waitlist - I've eventually gotten in the class!

The staff is helpful and kind, and the instructors are relatable and extremely talented. It's a…read morewonderful, clean space to unwind before or after work while getting a great workout in. The vibe is pleasant and calm, never overstimulating.

Great self service gym in nice area of Berkeley. Open 24 hours. Looks like they have a few group…read moreclasses and nice staff here. Clean and nice crowd that works out here .

Cramped space, horrible layout. Quality of equipment is poor, minus the machines stuffed in the…read morecenter of the room... I haven't used them but they appear to be in better condition than the rest of strength training equipment. Street parking only. This location really needs some serious thought and consideration on how to arrange the space to make it useable and convenient for standard gym users vs. personal trainers + their clients.

I was lucky to find Catherine on Yelp. Been meaning to take a Zumba class with a friend's…read morerecommendation. OMG! LOVE this class. I usually do cardio-elliptical trainer at the gym, now...I can do my intense cardio for an entire hour and listen to fun Zumba music. Catherine's class (and her colleagues: Debbie & Oscar are also all so fabulous). I've taken all classes from the 3 instructors and they are full of energy. Zumba is quite addicting. PLUS, everyone in the class is awesome. So affordable too! Only $7 drop-in classes and $75 unlimited for the month. Oh...they do a weekly drawing for a free one week class weekly. This week I was the lucky winner! Score! Take this class if you're in the area. They have classes Monday-Saturday. If you love cardio, high energy dancing...this is for you. I'm officially hooked!

Catherine is the most welcoming and enthusiastic fitness instructor this 54 year old has ever met…read more She is so professional and still keeps it so fun and entertaining. It is obvious from the minute she starts the class that she is well trained and has been doing this for many years. Great coaching and guidance mixed with wonderful energy and a really fun sense of humor. It is amazing how quickly the 60 minutes passes. I can't believe what a great workout Zumba is and yet it feels like you're just dancing at a party with great music and a group of fun people. The El Cerrito Community Center is a great facility and there is plenty of parking. Altogether this is a great way to burn some calories and really enjoy the process. Update: 6/11/15: Sad to say that this teacher no longer teaches Zumba classes at the El Cerrito community center.

I called this place many, many times and never got a response or callback. What gives with…read morebusinesses like this?

I started with Center Strength 6 months ago and I've been hooked since my first session. I have…read morelearned so much about my body and am always so thrilled by the depth and breadth of the knowledge that Dallas brings to the sessions. I have scoliosis, so sometimes I feel twisted up like a pretzel, not to mention the pain that usually comes along with that -- working with a specific Pilates program tailored for my needs brings me tons of relief. I had taken Pilates Reformer (on a machine with resistance) a few years ago and had great success with it, but the gym discontinued the classes and I've been trying to find a place that's reasonably priced and offers classes at times that work for me. After literally years of looking, I've found it with Center Strength. All of the instructors are great to work with. It's clear that they have a passion for what they do, and they are extremely knowledgeable both about Pilates and how the body works. Both classes and private sessions are available at times that are convenient for me (aside: why do most places like this only offer things from like 8-6 on weekdays? Many of us are working then...). Also, I find their rates extremely reasonable. My only complaint would be that I didn't find them earlier!

I've been attending Barre Method for almost 4 years now. It is a wonderful workout and the teachers…read moreare all amazing. I always feel great after class.

I've been doing Bar Method for over 10 years now and it challenges me every class. The teachers…read moreare fantastic. The studio is friendly and supportive to everyone who walks through the door. Over the past few years they have expanded and developed various formats, such as Bar Cardio, Bar Flow, Bar Pilates, Bar Strength and Bar Restore. While I am a huge fan of the classic bar method exercises and format, it is wonderful to have a variety of classes to choose from and change it up every week. Bar Method is such a regular part of my daily life, that I can't imagine being without it. The exercises target such small specific muscles that support the larger ones, and I believe I've less prone to injuries because of these work outs. I strongly encourage anyone who is curious to give it a try!!

I started here a couple of years ago and it truly changed my life. I started with their group…read moreclasses, and for the past year I've been weight training in one-on-one sessions with Zak. The weights keep getting bigger, so we must be doing something right! If you're looking for gym with a personal touch, definitely stop by Fuse.

I really enjoyed trying a Mobility class this morning! Because we are all enduring…read moreshelter-in-place-orders, the class was offered on Zoom and, it was nice to see the instructor, Preston, was able to help people who had their videos on if he noticed they needed a bit of realignment. I appreciated the individualized guidance. Of course, having video on was optional. There were good long stretches throughout the class and gentle movement that made me feel more limber and energized afterwards. I highly recommend this class and Fuse Fitness!

I initially started to come here as I like the idea of only having to work out 20 minutes twice a…read moreweek to see results to help me drop a few pounds. Since my start in April 2025, I've definitely gained more muscle and am stronger than I was when I started which is so important for weight loss. Oh! Did I mention I have an awesome trainer too! His name is Jesse and I have come to appreciate him greatly as he has made a significant contribution to my progress. He has customized my workouts as needed to achieve my goals and gives me the encouragement I need to keep going! He not only very professional and knowledgeable also a lot of fun to have as a trainer . I highly recommend him and giving this concept of slow motion HIIT training a try!!! Thank you so much Jesse!!!!

It's been a year and I'm still here! No program works unless you stick with it. This fortunately…read moreis very easy to stick with. 20 minutes twice a week is a small price to pay for increased strength, a pain free back, a trim figure, correct posture, and tons of confidence. I do The Perfect Workout so I can do my life!