So I'm a mother of two, a teen daughter and a younger son, and I'm trying to get back in shape and…read morehopefully get them started on a healthier path too. Figured I'd check out some of the local gyms and see what's out there. I checked out health sport a couple weeks ago and wanted to share my experience. I live outside Arcata so first stop was the Arcata club. Idk, maybe it's fine for some people, but it kinda just felt like it was full of young meathead gym bros hovering around the weights and grunting. Front desk staff were friendly enough but the vibe inside just wasn't it for me. Weight room was honestly a little intimidating, especially when you're trying to bring your kids along. Then I checked out the McKinleyville club. It was super quiet and seemed clean, but also kinda boring? Not a lot going on there, like if you don't love cardio machines and weights. Not sure what else there really is to do. Might be fine if you just want a basic place to work out, idk yet. Then Eureka, locker rooms definitely needed some love. Pool had a bunch of stains at the bottom which just made it feel kinda gross. Crowd there seemed a little older though, which I actually liked better than the Arcata vibe. But good luck finding a staff member when you need one. Felt like nobody was around. Got roped into a "tour" by one of their sales guys as we wondered around. Dude's hair was all messed up like he just got up from a nap and looked like a gym bro in a polo. And worse, it looked like he was checking out my daughter whenever he thought I wasn't looking. Made me very uncomfortable and SO creepy. I finished the tour quickly and we left. I don't remember his name but if you go there, you'll know who I'm talking about. Will not be going back there. Heard they have a site down in Fortuna that's supposed to be nice but that's way too far for me, so not even gonna bother. Honestly not sure what my option is at this point. Arcata feels too much like a frat house, Eureka just feels sketchy, and McKinleyville, maybe?? I was told I could set up a trial so maybe I'll do that and see how it feels when I actually try to work out there. Guess we'll see. Anyway, that's my rant. Just wish it wasn't so hard to find a decent place to get a workout in without feeling weird or uncomfortable.

Arcata Healthsport swim program has been wonderful for my son. We really love the pool, the…read moreinstructors have been kind and skilled in their work with him. I also want to shout out the Swim program Coordinator Sita. She is a really good communicator and has done a wonderful job hiring the swimming instructors, and also supporting us in finding the right instructor for us and accommodating our schedule. Thank you, Healthsport Arcata!

I've been in the "Fitness" industry for over 15 years now. Never stop learning and or trying new…read morethings. 21 Grams Gym is not just "a gym" it's a lifestyle of how to train safe with any desirable achieving goals. If you want to reach your very best physical & mentally state being. Stop searching for other gyms and get your ass of that chair and go check out 21 Grams Gym!!!

Dropped in last minute. Very friendly members and great instructor. Felt welcomed and got a great…read moreworkout as well. Highly recommend. Thank you 21 grams for the hospitality and local recommendations!

I would go back. Be nice if they had late classes late gym Open. Great gym has a swimming pool and…read morethe classes they have are nice. Staff is really great. Also, have any questions are there to answer and help out? I would go back. Be nice if they had late classes late gym Open.

I can't say enough how much anger this gym causes me. The hours online say 24/7 which is a lie…read morebecause only part of the gym is accessible. A good portion of the gym closes including the locker room at 1pm on Friday which is crazy on a weekday. How greedy does the owners have to be to not be able to pay staff to stay later than 1pm? The last guy I interacted with that does work there when they are open is not too chill either. The whole energy at this location vs the others is bad, they have a big like 5 foot tall angry sign at the door when you enter that warns you they will cancel your membership if you open the door for someone and they happen to not be a member. So if a non member try's to enter the building behind you they expect you to act as security. What in the world?!? Hey healthsport I'm not your security I'm a member that pays a lot of money for your sub par shitty gym that closes all the locations too early. I bet the man that works there put that giant angry sign up probably without even consulting the owners or maybe the owners are really that bad and clueless. Pretty much all of their gyms always have something wrong and people are always complaining. The incompetence of the management staff has to be studied. For instance they keep the sauna temperature too low at the other locations which causes members to mess with the sauna which eventually breaks it. Usually takes a few weeks for them to fix it and the cycle goes on forever with people breaking it trying to turn it on higher. Management can't seem to figure that one out. There is no oversight over how good the staff is cleaning too so the bathrooms are filled with mold and it's pretty gross. Lots of dust on the gyms equipment. It's like the gym expects the members to do everything. Please do better healthsport.

I joined the club for fitness in McKinleyville, CA in January of 2020: I've been very happy there…read moreuntil recently. I originally signed up with a gold membership; the price was $ 64 per month. I added platinum in July of 2020 when The Club created that membership level; an additional $15 per month for a grand total of $79 per month, to include a wide variety of services: a monthly 30 minute personal training session, a 30 minute massage per month, discounts on items purchased, & guest privileges. I have made complaints to multiple organizations including BBB, attorney general and others, the club does not respond, they just want your money now, they don't care about anything, if people get injured, I watch management come out with clip boards because they think people will sue. The new management is from a company called Active Wellness, they just want your money, they killed the boxing program and are still marketing it like classes are happening-go check the class schedule to see that they clearly do not have boxing classes. The aqua aerobics and aqua yoga are highly beneficial for folks who are older or inhibited some way in their fitness and they combined both classes to be an hour and a half long, many people do not like it, just read other reviews for this shady business. I have also watched them change the pay scale for their employees, a friend of mine had her checks cut in half and she is already low income. The Platinum-Services perks have been wildly fluctuating: guests per month varied from unlimited to just 2 per month; Platinum Classes like Club-Zone and Boxing are basically nonexistent; I'm forbidden from arriving late to attend Club-Zone classes; massages and personal trainer sessions were eliminated; & the manager Stan Sinder in his role as boxing-class-instructor behaves like an insolent Corporate Executive Officer to his class. Stan Snider exhibits unacceptable levels of chauvinistic behavior as the current boxing instructor; I will not tolerate it. Stan cancels classes at the drop of a hat and I have showed up many times after signing up and there is NO boxing class happening. I received a letter in late August 2025 informing me of a 10 % increase for my membership from $79 to $ 86.90. I am largely unhappy with these changes and sought to reduce my membership cost to gold, & The-Club has utterly refused to remove the extra $ 15 monthly charge from my membership when downgrading to gold; still charging $ 79 per month. They removed all the perks of being a premium member, & then raised their rates in October of 2025: Platinum level membership has no value to me now. The contract I signed in July of 2020, specified my monthly rate of $ 79 for Platinum-Membership, states they can only increase their rate-cost by 10 % per year: with the downgrade, this rate increase should start at $ 64 plus 10 % ($6.40) for a total of $70.40 per month; the current Increase to my Gold-Membership rate, from $64 to $79, amounts to a 23.4% increase, violating the terms of my contract. I regret to inform you, I have contacted Stan Snider, the general manager, Allanna Ettinger, the assistant manager, as well as Shamiah and Allanna; each stonewall me, stating that $ 79 per month is their rate, and gaslighting me saying, they have not had $ 64 per month for a long time; despite the fact that this is the rate I have been paying for nearly 6 years. Stan has not responded whatsoever to my email. Shamiah spoke to me twice on the phone, not in writing. Allanna accused me of requesting a discounted membership despite the rate I have been paying until now. Allanna gaslighted me, claiming I signed an updated contract with my new rate in October of 2025, this is a blatant fabrication; a lie to facilitate increasing my rate out of avarice, in spite of my loyal patronage supporting the Club for Fitness for many years now.

The gym its self is ok. But would be better if the staff would open the gym in the morning on time.read more

Solid gym, has all the amenities (pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, classes) that other local gyms…read moredon't seemingly offer. Could use a few more squat racks honestly. Love working out with the trainer Dave, he's great and really supportive and knowledgeable while motivating you to the fullest extent possible. The only downside I have to say is that with all of the classes offered, a lot of times it is hard to find the space I need for my workout in the mornings unless I want to drive between the two locations to access the amenities and gym space in the same session.

3 stars only because the customer service is so poor. The men who work in management & membership…read moreservices unfortunately are quite rude and hostile. It seems like the business is struggling financially and there may be some residual stress affecting their treatment of members. Front desk people are super friendly and welcoming however.

After moving into the area 6 months ago I discovered Sweat Panda which has been an incredible place…read moreto build strength, community, and confidence. The supportive coaches and welcoming atmosphere helped me gain the confidence to build muscle, and lift heavier than I ever imagined. It's not just a gym--it's a community that truly supports you inside and outside of workouts!

If you're looking for a good time and a sweaty workout, this is the place. I've been going to this…read moregym since March and I'm hooked. I'm still learning the techniques and lifts but I'm getting better at it everyday. The atmosphere here is friendly, supportive and welcoming. They don't force you to do anything you're not comfortable doing but they will push you to your limits. Coach Thomas, Coach Mia and Coach Lia are my personal favorites (only because I haven't met the others). Highly recommend this gym!

The trainers are brilliant and have been doing this for decades, all together. The gym space is…read morequaint but comfortably accommodating. The classes are filled with encouraging, energetic locals who will never make you feel out of place. If you are looking for an amazing gym that will help push you to your limits and beyond, then look no further. The crew at Fit Nor Cal is THE place to get your fitness on and understand the real fundamentals of NFQ!!

This is the only gym I have managed to stick with! I like that they only do classes (or personal…read moretraining) and not open gym, so you have to plan it into your schedule and you're always in a group, which helps me with accountability. The trainers are all great and everyone is super welcoming and supportive.

Extremely solid gym. Dropped in today for my first time after training at a local gym and deciding…read morethat I'd like to look for a different kind of coaching. I got the recommendation to try training over here and I'm so glad that everything worked out for me to get the opportunity to go in today. Attentive coaching solid training partners to roll and drill with and good tunes..can't really ask for more in a gym

My husband and I were camping near Trinidad for a few days and found this gym online. We were able…read moreto make it to an open mat, the staff was super friendly and made us feel right at home. We had a great time training and we will stop in again next time we are in the area.

I love it here! Michelle is my instructor and she is a gem! I always feel appreciated, heard and…read moreseen here. When I first started taking classes here as a newbie everyone was super welcoming and didn't make me feel bad for not being able to do some of the exercises. 10/10 BEST PILATES PLACE IN HUMBOLDT

From the owner: Movewell is a movement studio in downtown Arcata dedicated to providing space to inspire you to…read morelove your body through movement. We offer a variety of ways to get your body moving including: Pilates, Barre, Dance, Yoga, Aerial Yoga group classes, private sessions, workshops, special events and online class subscriptions. It doesn't matter how, where, or why you move, what's important is having fun and moving your body. When we move our body, we can get out of our heads and feed our spirit. Wherever you are on your fitness journey, we are here to support you!

This places looks like Coachella threw up. It's like an…read morehipster Instagram chic's wet dream. It's all wicker, crystals, and essential oils. The yoga was just ok. I went to 2 classes, Sunday a.m. was good, the Saturday afternoon gentle was not that gentle... if you ask me. Every thing else on the schedule is hot as my soy latte Pilates, butt bliss namaste yoga. Bored. I'm so not impressed. It seems to be trying a little too hard.

This is a clean and beautiful studio, with experienced and knowledgeable instructors. They have a…read moregreat schedule and selection of yoga, Pilates and more, and they are really reasonable $) A wonderful addition to Humboldt county in a great location in downtown Arcata.