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    Life Time - Welcome to the Club

    Life Time

    3.3(187 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Lifetime Folsom is not a gym... it's a full-blown civilization…read more Met a friend here for a workout, and since she's not a member, we had to do the whole guest pass process first. You know... the "tap here, sign here, acknowledge that squats may humble you today" routine. But I've got to give credit where it's due -- the front desk made it ridiculously easy. They were handling a phone call and getting my friend squared away at the same time, and somehow still made it all look smooth. No chaos, no confusion, no "uhhh let me get my manager." Just straight-up professionalism. The second we walked in, she looked around and said, "Is this a city or a gym?" I said, "Honestly... both." Because Lifetime Folsom is not for the weak or the directionally challenged. This place has everything. Pool, spa, cafe, workout floors, recovery zones, pickleball, tennis, locker rooms that feel fancier than some apartments... at one point I'm pretty sure if you turn the wrong corner you accidentally enroll in a wellness retreat. And my favorite part? The confidence people have before a workout. She came out of the locker room with that movie trailer energy like, "Alright, let's do this." Looking at me like, "Bring it." And I did. I coached her through the workout, and for the first 20 minutes she was hanging in there strong. Then somewhere around that 1 hour and 30 minute mark, the spirit left the body. By the end, the look had changed from "I got this" to "I would like to formally unsubscribe." And honestly? Respect. Because the workout was solid. We laughed the whole time, had great conversation, and got after it. That's what I love about Lifetime -- whether you're going hard or just trying to survive the stair climber without seeing your ancestors, it somehow still feels fun. After we wrapped up, we grabbed our stuff and headed to the cafe because recovery was no longer optional. She needed a pick-me-up, and honestly, probably a new set of legs. We grabbed shakes, sat down, and started coming back to life. Then out of nowhere she goes, "Ummm... tacos?" And I looked at her like she had just spoken the Lord's language and said, "Yes." Then she hits me with, "I got the spot. Follow me." Now THAT is elite leadership. So basically this place gave us: a killer workout, laughs, smoothies, and the launching point for Taco Tuesday. What more do you want from a gym? A zip code? Actually... Lifetime might already have one. In all, Lifetime Folsom continues to prove it's way more than just a gym. It's an experience. It's a fitness amusement park. It's where confidence goes to get tested and where post-workout taco plans are born. And honestly... that's beautiful.

    This club is beautiful. It has tons of classes, lots of equipment, decked out locker rooms with…read morelocks, indoor pool, outdoor pool, places to sit and work. I joined this gym specifically because of loving to play pickle ball. Their app is very helpful and let me know they had open play on a Monday morning so I showed up, but everybody was already playing and it wasn't clear how open play worked because it looked like nobody was waiting but me. So I went back into the club and asked the pro how it worked, he walked me out and asked a group of ladies if they would mind me rotating in. They told him sure. However, they joked around about who was gonna get stuck with me on their team because I was new. I had a lot of fun playing, but it was really clear that when it came time to rotate, nobody wanted me on their team. I didn't think I played that badly. I came back when I could play with my husband and loved it. Then the club had a tournament so we joined. At the beginning, I ranked in the bottom tier, which was fine because I was still new and there were others in the tier with me. During the tournament I met other really nice people who were also figuring things out like I was. However, I progressively got better and kept moving up the tournament ranks until one night I made it onto a pretty decent group of players who I hadn't yet played with. The first serve to me was a screwball serve, so I missed it. They immediately stopped the game and said I didn't belong there. All 3 players walked off the court and got the pro and told the pro that I must be in the wrong court. She assured them I was on the correct court. It was humiliating and very awkward because I was definitely not welcomed. And it was hard to put my head in the game, so I reinforced their assumptions by not playing my best. Interestingly, when that same man served to one of the others, she blamed the ball saying that there was something wrong with it and threw it away, but when I had missed, it had to be something with my abilities. Just very unfriendly. I tried another open play another time, but it was also awkward. Everybody seemed paired off, and there were no rotations or invitation to join. I kept wondering if I simply didn't know the protocols and the pros/staff were no where to be found, so no facilitating the game play. My husband went to another night's open play and he said it was super awkward because the pros/staff weren't facilitating that night either. So he stood around like I had, and not sure how to get involved since the pro/ club staff seemed MIA that night too. I think the experience would be so much better if the pros or staff facilitated open play. Players definitely have feelings about new people so a structured facilitation would be really helpful. Overall this club has so many great features but open play pickleball isn't one of them.

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    Folsom Youth Basketball Association - A different 4th grade girls league game against the that same team compromised of many comp players. Beat this team 34-2.

    Folsom Youth Basketball Association

    1.2(6 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Title: Deeply Flawed League with Zero Accountability…read more I enrolled my children in the Folsom Youth Basketball Association (FYBA) with the hope of providing them with a fun, fair, and developmental basketball experience. Unfortunately, what we've encountered instead is a disorganized, unbalanced, and poorly managed league that has ignored serious concerns from parents. 1) Extreme Skill Disparities & Unethical Drafting Practices The league claims to be a "recreational" program, yet it is clear that many teams are anything but. There are massive disparities in skill levels between teams, which makes for constant lopsided games. I have attached photos from three different games where the point differential exceeded 30+. This is not a rare occurrence--it is the norm. In a phone conversation with an FYBA representative, I was informed that some coaches actively game the drafting system to ensure that the best players end up on their teams. These unethical tactics include: Players intentionally tanking their evaluations to get drafted by a specific coach. Some players skip evaluations altogether so they can be handpicked. Entire competitive-league teams, who play in FYBA during their off-season, manage to "coincidentally" end up together. Meanwhile, FYBA management shrugs this off, citing their large enrollment of over 1,500 kids and claiming they are "doing the best they can." But that excuse falls flat when it's clear that there is zero oversight or accountability for coaches who exploit the system. It is disheartening to watch my children lose interest in basketball simply because their games are constant 30-point blowouts. It's neither fun nor developmental--just a frustrating waste of time. 2) Ignored Complaints of Unsportsmanlike Behavior I wrote to FYBA regarding the behavior of a specific team that violated the 20-point differential rule multiple times this season. Their coach even had players loudly counting out three passes past the press line--a humiliating and unsportsmanlike display that adds insult to injury. I reported this as instructed, yet nothing changed. This same team continued their unchecked domination, including a 59-9 game. Again, this is supposed to be a RECREATIONAL basketball league, not COMP. If FYBA has rules, why are they not being enforced? My email regarding this issue was ignored. 3) Serious Incidents of Verbal Abuse Brushed Off Far more troubling, however, was an incident that occurred during my son's game against the Folsom Outlaws 7th Grade Boys team. An opposing player repeatedly harassed my son throughout the game, hurling disgusting and vulgar insults at him: Calling him a "p***y licker" Saying "Shut up little f****r" Whispering "f*** you" during post-game handshakes I immediately reported this to FYBA, expecting swift action. My email was completely ignored. No follow-up, no response--nothing. What message does this send? That abusive behavior on the court is acceptable? That FYBA does not care about the well-being of the kids in its program? 4) A League Controlled by a Dictatorial President In discussions with a league representative, I learned that many board members cannot stand the league president, Richard Greenebaum. He allegedly runs the organization as his personal kingdom, making unilateral decisions without consulting the board. One particularly egregious example: Allegedly, he booked an extravagant $6,000 pre-paid dinner at Folsom's well-known "Scott's Seafood" for the board without checking anyone's availability--only for most of them to no-show. If he is this reckless with the league's money, how is he running the rest of the organization? Final Verdict FYBA is not a fair, well-run, or accountable league. It is plagued by: Extreme team imbalances due to coaches exploiting the draft Lack of rule enforcement, leading to humiliating losses for many teams Ignored complaints, even when they involve unsportsmanlike conduct or verbal abuse A president who runs the league with no oversight Unless massive reforms are made--starting with the removal of Richard Greenebaum--I cannot, in good conscience, allow my children to participate in this league any longer. If you're considering enrolling your child in FYBA, I highly suggest looking elsewhere.

    FYBA is basically pretend basketball. It's plagued by inconsistently applied, bizarre rules. all…read morethe other reviews are 100% accurate. It seems to be a cash cow for somebody though. I hope they are making tons of money ripping kids off from a quality basketball experience.

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    4th grade girls league game against the team compromised of many comp players. Beat this team 53-9.

    Folsom Youth Basketball Association - A 7th grade Boys game with another stacked team, winning by 31 points, only after they held off trying for the final 10 minutes.

    A 7th grade Boys game with another stacked team, winning by 31 points, only after they held off trying for the final 10 minutes.

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    Johnson Ranch Sports Club- South - Friday Night Lights on 10/6/23

    Johnson Ranch Sports Club- South

    4.0(26 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    I love this club. I've taken a loooonnnng time to write this, thinking I should experience more…read moreactivities, but Yelp keeps reminding me every time I check in and I probably won't dabble in more activities, so let's do this! All the staff is so nice, including the membership coordinators, the front desk check-in staff, the instructors (even those you haven't even taken a class from), the café staff, and even the cleaning ladies. I've had long conversations with the front desk, café, and janitorial staff. One Zumba instructor I play pickleball with sometimes! My primary activity is pickleball, of course! This is the premier place to play pickleball in the greater Sacramento area. Sure, you can struggle to play on a public court or join other sports clubs with pickleball, but where do all the pros eventually gather, and where are the most local tournaments held? It's here at the Johnson Ranch Pickleball Complex (South facility) with its 24 beautiful and maintained courts. The beauty of Johnson Ranch's pickleball is that it's not hard to find open play. It's also organized by skill level, unlike the public courts. We have a pickleball director, multiple pro instructors, and 3 pickleball event organizers putting together fun events for us: the popular Kings/Queens of the Court, women's/men's/mixed doubles events, ladders, MLP teams (I can't wait!), beginner Pickleball 101 classes free to the public, Challenge the Pros game, prize challenges, Live Ball and other drill classes, and pickleball classes and camps. You can also reserve a pickleball court or a swim lane for free with your membership. All our pickleball courts are lighted until 10 pm! Gym equipment, swimming pools, hot tubs, and children's wading pools can be found here. The group exercise studio and cycling studio are also at the South facility. Other than pickleball, these are my favorite classes: 10 AM Aqua Fit Class (M W F Sat Sun) Dance Fusion Class (Thu 2x, Sat with instructors Lori N or Ali B) Sometimes, I will go to Julia's 4:30 Warrior Flow Yoga class on Thursday before Dance Fusion class. I should try more classes, but they all conflict or compete against pickleball or aqua fit class. The Aqua Fit ladies like to chit chat and celebrate birthdays monthly with a potluck after class. To celebrate, one woman sometimes brings her homing pigeons to release, and they fly home...so cool! Kathee on Mondays and Wednesdays is the instructor I interact with most. Kelly on Fridays seems to be the most popular with her water aerobics class. The Dance Fusion instructors Lori and Ali have years of dance training in different types of dance. The rest of us in class are just trying to keep up and wishing to look as hip, coordinated, and graceful as them. We're working on the Beyonce Texas Hold Em TikTok Dance currently! We've done the Shivers line dance and Michael Jackson's Thriller dance before. There are group classes in yoga, cardio, strength training, cycling, pilates, barre, and more. The morning group exercise devotees will often attend three classes in a row! The food and drink menus at the South cafe are extensive. I love the $1 slushies, which are what I want on a hot day. I need to try one of the homemade cookies someday. There's also homemade banana bread. You can hire a personal trainer or get private instruction in your sport of choice. Johnson Ranch offers after school programs and summer programs for kids (i.e., swimming, pickleball camps), as well as child care. You can contact a membership coordinator or sign up online for a free one week trial: https://www.sparetimesportsclubs.com/free-one-week-membership/ During the summer, there is sometimes a free two week trial if you contact AmyH@sparetimesportsclubs.com Last year, I won a free two week membership from spinning the prize wheel during a Friday Night Lights pickleball party. To look for pickleball events at Johnson Ranch, sign up for a free account on the Playtimescheduler.com website. Free 5 PM beginner Pickleball 101 lessons are usually in a brown circle on the 1st and 3rd Fridays every month. The free 6-9 PM Friday Night Lights party open to the public is usually in a brown circle on the 3rd Friday. On the last Friday of the month, you can bring in 4 free guests. Time is precious. If you want to play and improve at pickleball quickly, this is the place to be.

    Great staff, beautiful grounds and fun events! Any event hosted here is run so well that other…read morepickleball facilities could learn lessons from it. Every coach here is wonderful and Samantha, the director, is amazing! I highly recommend this place!

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    Johnson Ranch Sports Club- South - The beautiful South Cafe staff (also personal trainer and fitness instructor) during the 5/9/25 pickleball tournament

    The beautiful South Cafe staff (also personal trainer and fitness instructor) during the 5/9/25 pickleball tournament

    Johnson Ranch Sports Club- South - Kids Swim Program

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    Johnson Ranch Sports Club- South - Fire Pit Table in the Pickle Patio near the pickleball courts

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    Fire Pit Table in the Pickle Patio near the pickleball courts

    In-Shape Fitness

    In-Shape Fitness

    3.2(118 reviews)
    10.5 mi

    This gym has a lot of positives, even though parts of the club definitely feel a bit dated in terms…read moreof the machines and overall layout. That said, there are still a lot of amenities here that make it worth coming to. One of my favorite features is the sauna and steam rooms in both the women's and men's locker rooms -- such a nice way to unwind after a workout. The tennis courts are also really well maintained, and there's a great community vibe here with lots of people gathering to play tennis and pickleball regularly. The pools are nice as well, although during the winter the lap pool is the only heated pool, so it can sometimes be difficult to swim unless you're able to secure a lane. Overall, while the facility could definitely benefit from some updates, the amenities and active community keep me coming back.

    I would give 0 stars if I could. My Husband passed away…read moreunexpectedly in February. I put hold on membership and was charged this month. I called to cancel which they did but as for a refund they sent a check to my Dead Husband that my bank said I cannot cash. This is ridiculous. I asked if they needed a death certificate or my marriage certificate they said no. They said they could only send check in his name because he was the primary on the account even though im on it too. I am disputing charge with my bank. This is horrible business practices. I would choose a different gym. I will be looking into a lawyer if this doesn't get resolved.

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