Every time I stay in the East Bay I make a point of going to this gym - I was a member here years…read moreago when I lived in Oakland and even though I'm a member of 24 hour fitness now (I sadly live in LA - BOOOOO), when I back home to the Bay I always make a point of going here. Amazing staff, amazing club - always clean, tons of space, rarely crowded. Couldn't recommend going to this place enough.

Most all of the reviews are accurate. To summarize/add in my experiences:…read more Pros: Clean facilities. You see the janitorial staff constantly cleaning. Plenty of parking (at least after work). Free validated 2 hour parking Clientele are fairly considerate (they'll tell you they're only using one of the 2 cable towers. Ask you if you're using X attachment) Price (4th? cheapest option in the Bay Area behind 24 hour, planet fitness, and crunch) Transparent pricing (you pay first and last month dues and initiation fee, and then annual fee 2 Weeks later) Con The gym itself has a fairly small footprint. It gets pretty crowded during peak hours (e.g. post work rush) The after work crowd dies down around 9. Not a lot of TVS in the gym if you want to watch X sport during your work out. I think the only one is in the bathroom? Guest passes are a ruse. You sign up for one, and they'll you that they're not available for 2 months. But if you sign up on the spot, then suddenly you can get access to the gym. Sauna is perpetually broken Closes pretty early on weekends (8PM) and holidays (usually 4PM) Parking garage ramp is narrow, so might be tricky if you drive a larger vehicle

Great place with wonderful, helpful people. A fun, safe, integrated workout, that allows and…read morepromotes the use all my skills ..

This place has a great strength training, set up in addition to the rock climbing facility. My…read morereview is based solely on the strength and conditioning side of the gym. It's an excellent gym, but it's a little pricey since the fee includes the rock climbing access, which I do not use. Overall, it's a very good gym for strength training and I plan to be back regularly.

After many years of doing yoga, I was ready to implement weights into my routine. I was intimidated…read moreby a gym because I have little experience with weights and machinery. I found Harold on ClassPass and it was exactly what I needed. Personalized attention and customized circuit training based on your goals. I highly recommend!

I've been Harold's client for several years. He's helped me workout through many injuries as well…read moreas helped me recover from a total right hip replacement. He is knowledgeable of how the human body works, nutrition and how it fuels the body. I love going to my sessions and always walk away exhausted and feeling like Harold encouraged me to go beyond what I would do myself. Which I totally need that in a trainer! Harold is awesome and if you are looking for a trainer....I would HIGHLY recommend going to him. His gym is centrally located in Emeryville and parking is no issue. He'll put together a great "plan" for you and you will start to see results. Try the InBody program.

Bay Strength is not a gym. It is not a bunch of trainers. It is not a set of equipment. Bay…read moreStrength is a source of inspiration and perspiration. It is a reason for people to bond while they bend. It is a place where people come to lift their spirits as much as lifting weights. I highly recommend Bay Strength to anyone looking for a way to get started on strength training without being intimidated by it! The trainers are great at providing the right mix of support, guidance and independence to let each person navigate their own journey. They go above and beyond to provide an open, accepting, and fun environment which makes the whole experience so much better! I've only been training here for a few months and I can already feel myself getting stronger every week. Big shoutout to Kelly and Katherine for being amazing trainers and for helping me get started on my strength training journey!

I love this place so much! As someone who has always been intimidated by weight rooms at most gyms,…read moreI immediately felt at ease and welcome at Bay Strength. The coaches teach you and correct your form in a positive way that is so encouraging, you never feel self conscious. They'll help you with alternative exercises or modifications if you ever need it. It's also so nice to not have to plan out your workouts, since the coaches lay everything out for you. They make it easy so that you can just go in and have fun while working at your own pace. The absolute best part of this gym is the people. I've made so many friends and we're always laughing and chatting and being silly. We cheer each other on, celebrate PRs, and crack jokes between sets. It's a true community, and I always feel so uplifted every time I'm here. Joining Bay Strength was the best decision I've made in a really long time, and I'm so grateful to be a part of this beautiful place.

I've been a member for quite a few years and experienced many trainers. Mijoia Finley ranks among…read morethe top I've worked with. Trainers and me need to have rapport and established a relationship to become partners. Mijoia and I clicked. She understands measurable goals and how to direct me to achieve them. I look forward to seeing Mijoia on a regular schedule!

I had to change my review because they are scammers. Romello signed me up in the summer for a 3…read moremonth membership. He had also offered me a one month option. Well I called to see about termination and another associate told me I had a one year contract! I asked for Romello to call me back but no one has called me. Hopefully a manager fixes this, but appears Romello might say anything to get a membership. How awful.

Strong Island Fitness is a great gym. The equipment is up to date. The staff and members are…read morefriendly and serious about fitness. The trainers are excellent. I highly recommend this place.

Had to travel to Berkeley for a week. Strong Island has great day and week pass options. Was able…read moreto use one of their 3 Peloton machines. Friendly and engaged staff. Great community gym!

Go here!! The staff are welcoming, friendly and extremely knowledgeable about fitness and…read morepreventative healthcare. The rates are super reasonable and the gym itself is clean, in a central location, and equipped with everything you might need. There's also a nice outdoor space in the back for mat work or to get some fresh air.

I trained at Berkeley Barbell Club for about six months and really loved it. The monthly price is…read moreso good, definitely the lowest in East Bay, especially for 24-hour access. You even get a free guest pass once a week. The space is clean and has an air conditioner for hot days. Plenty of racks, and when it's busy, working in with others is easy. The owners are genuinely nice and welcoming. They host a bunch of optional WhatsApp groups for things like hiking and running. If you're shy, they'll go out of their way to make sure you know about these groups, but not in a pushy way. I would have kept my membership if I hadn't moved!

Positives: They…read morehave like 17 squat racks in a room. It's amazing to see. The chemicals in the spray bottles are blue, so I know the workout equipment I'm spraying it with will be clean. The cardio area looked nice but I didn't get a chance to use it when I went two weeks ago. Negatives: Their upper body free weight area is kind of stuffy.

I always try to support ymcas, as I grew up using the ymca. And I've been at this location for…read moreyears. But the hygienic concerns have increase. I let it go when I saw a lady throw her soiled diaper into the trash without closing/wrapping it. People are people with different standards I suppose. But when I was in the steam room alone minding my bussiness, and some lady walked in and literally peed with menstrual blood and walked out, I was done! There are bathrooms or heck even showers right next to the steamroom. To walk in, see me and still decide to use it like a bathroom was disturbing. I need a little bit of a cleaner facility with more respectful people.

This place is amazing. Clean, staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful whenever you need…read moreanything. The equipment selection is great. The facility has a lot of room for working out in different ways. The workout/classroom space is rugged so doing things on the floor is easily accessible when classes aren't in session. My coach is wonderful. He's personable and extremely knowledgeable and experienced. David knows what to do to help me and how far to push me to make things challengeable but safe. I've been to the Vallejo and Pinole location but this Berkeley facility is by far the best managed, staffed and cleanest I've seen. I would highly recommend this facility if you're looking for a good place to workout.

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 .

Everything I said in my previous review still stands, I just want to highlight how awesome the…read moretrainers have been during the last year plus as we've all had to negotiate the COVID pandemic. They've adapted to teaching a mix of in-person and online classes and they've done an excellent job of making things challenging while keeping workouts accessible and adaptable as needed for everyone's personal situation. All of the trainers here are excellent, but most of the classes I take are with Deanna. Training with her is an incredibly positive experience--she is completely committed to helping her clients succeed, and not just in the gym. And on those days when my tank is empty or I'm not with it for whatever reason she's completely understanding and is able to adjust things to meet me where I'm at so I still get a good workout in. A lot of it may be behind the scenes, but she works just as hard as her clients at helping them achieves their goals. Phoenix Gym is an incredibly positive, supportive, and judgement-free zone, and being a member here has been a life-changing experience.

Kelly is bad ass. She's tough and gorgeous at the same time! And she's super awesome to be around!…read more So the building is Krav Maga but you enter and go to the right of the building. Bootcamp has it's own deal. I came here for a free trial bootcamp class (and I'm hooked and coming back on Friday). Luckily it was 6 ladies and myself. I really liked that it was small and everyone was friendly. It started with some jumprope, followed by push ups (and repeat 5 times). Then we got our hands wrapped and put on the boxing gloves! We hit punching bags. Pretty fun to feel like Muhammed Ali. :) my knuckles are red. Boxing is only on Wednesdays. Then we did squats in between the different types of boxing moves. Then we got out some yoga mats and did different types of crunches. Sadly I forgot where my abs once were :( but I'm hoping to find them soon. Anyway, tons of fun!