Working with Parand was one of the best decisions I have ever made. She built my body back after…read morehaving 2 kids. I am now stronger than I have ever been in my life and I am grateful to her each time pick up my baby, or carry my toddler on my back. I am back to doing the activates I enjoy without worrying about getting hurt. She is very knowledgeable, her classes are always different and fun and she has a great energy. The expense was a lot for me, and I considered other options. But her expertise, the accountability, and the personalized sessions were 100% worth it. The North Bay has gained a treasure!

I highly recommend Parand as a fitness coach, if you are looking to become more active or find new…read moreways to be active. When I first started working out with Parand, I had exercised sporadically over the years but nothing really stuck. My scheduled work-outs with her helped me get into the best shape of my life and begin to incorporate fitness as a regular and ongoing habit. Over this time, I also lost about 20 pounds and significantly increased my overall strength and flexibility. In the beginning, I took private classes as honestly I felt too uncoordinated and out of shape to work out in front of other people. Over time, I then graduated to her group classes. Both formats I enjoyed and found helpful. Parand has a wide repertoire of workouts, and it's always interesting. Parand is also just a lovely human being. It was always great to catch up with her during my classes. If you are trying to find new ways to be active, I really recommend starting with Parand as a first step.

Great gym with friendly help and courteous respectful members. I've been a member for past two…read moreyears. Feels like a little "gym community". Membership is mostly all adults with occasional teens, so no horseplay with kids running around as is the case at the Marin YMCA, which I've also been a member at over the years. I think it's a pretty good value for what you get, and the owner seems to replace/upgrade some equipment each year. Never overly crowded and can usually get through a workout at your own pace without having to wait for a machine or weight area to free up. The outdoor "gym" is nice to have for a change of pace, too, especially when the weather is good (quite frequently in Marin!). There are a ton of classes to sign up for whatever you're into: Zumba, cycling, pilates, personal training, etc. and some are free with the membership. Good sauna, but it would be really great if the steam room was working, which it hasn't since I've been a member. Also refreshing that there are no "towel Nazis" monitoring the towel allocation when I head to the shower. Nice to have a convenient parking lot to park in (although whoever owns it really really really needs to repave it and increase the lighting; it's pretty dark in the lot at night, and if I were a woman I'd be a little nervous walking to my car. Location-wise, it's very convenient with the added benefit you can go get a (light!) beer at Pond Farm after your workout! All in all, I highly recommend Body Kinetics. I've only been to the San Rafael fitness center so can't comment on the other locations. BK is not Equinox or Bay Club, but it has all you really need at an affordable price.

I'm loving this gym. I've been a member for almost 6 months and I've had nothing but excellent…read moreexperiences. It's low key, quiet, people don't bug you, the equipment is top and well cared for. The classes are varied and there's a time for everyone. I've barely scratched the surface of possible workouts here- in 6 mos. They have Pilates for an additional fee to members but it's a deal in and of itself- there are weights in a semi private room as well as throughout the gym and I love the women's sauna in the very clean locker room. Super nice and helpful staff. I'm happy.

Nadia is such a competent trainer, keeping my workouts varied and challenging in just the right…read moreway. I have injuries that she competently works around, keeping me training hard enough to strengthen me, but not hurt me. I like the facility, everything I need there, and centrally located for easy gym runs when the mood/time strikes. She mixes science based testing to help me gauge my progress. I am doing really well at this gym. I highly recommend her for all ages.

This is a wonderful supportive and safe place for workouts and a variety of strength training…read more Nadia is a fantastic support and a knowledgeable coach. She knows how to push you towards your goals without browbeating you. Additionally she has a Bio Density machine to help build bone density and keep osteoporosis and osteopenia at bay. Check her out!!

James is very knowledgable, friendly, attentive to details, flexible, and dependable -- key…read moreingredients for a great coach. I reached out to James to help build strength to rehab an injury 2 months before a planned 6-day trail running stage race (transrockies run). James came well-prepared to every session, put together an effective game-plan and kept tuning it as I progressed, kindly adjusting to my schedule and adapting exercises based on what else was happening in my life at the time (e.g. travels). Ultimately, I was able to not only go on this running adventure but beat my previous year's time by a lot, and importantly felt good and had a lot of fun.

I have been training with James for almost two years after having a bad fall. In that time I have…read morelost 90 lbs and really gotten fit. James has been the best thing that could have happened to me. He was careful in curating a perfect workout to rehab my injuries and get me into shape! I am heavy hearted as My husband and I are moving to Massachusettes soon to be with our children and grandchildren, I will miss him so much!!

Best place to work out in Ross Valley, IMHO. I've been going here for about a year, after trying…read moreseveral other places in the area. It's a small boutique gym run by a really nice couple. It has everything you need for a great workout. Super clean. All kinds of great machines. Free weights all over the place. A couple of high end Peloton treadmills and bicycles. Red light stretching room. Sauna. Cold plunge. Never too crowded. Open all the time. Easy parking. Chris, the owner, is the nicest guy, and is a top trainer in the area. They have won a bunch of local awards. Highly recommend this place.

We found Vitality Code after a friend recommended the gym to us. After meeting with the owner…read moreChris, we loved the feel of a small boutique gym that had all the equipment we needed in addition to the Red-Light Therapy and an Infrared Sauna. We then decided to use him as our personal trainer, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. His in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and how each muscle works and is connected to another part has allowed us to progress in a way not to over strain our body yet push us to the limit every time we train with him. Since joining the gym over a year ago, he has added a cold plunge and a regular sauna. Chris is hands-on and is proud of the gym facility he has created. We have referred many friends to him, and everybody loves Chris.

I love the experience of a smaller, independent gym. The owner, David, & trainers are experts and…read morewelcoming. The classes are challenging and fun and I know that if I show up, I'll get a great workout. I have noticed a difference in my body and I'm excited to keep it up. Outside of the gym I'm noticing that my running is improving. I've shaved almost a minute off my mile since I started training with David, even though that wasn't something I was specifically training for. When I broke my arm, I was so bummed that I wouldn't be able to work out. But David encouraged me to go to class and modified my workouts. My Ortho Dr. & Physical therapist were amazed how quickly I healed. The Dr told me that being active promotes blood flow and speeds up healing. It worked, I only missed a week from the gym and could put weight on my arm after 4 months! David's mission is to bring together a community of healthy and happy people through fitness. He and his team train in a personalized way that allows every person to be in their best shape because they believe that everyone can be an athlete. I personally believe that the owner of a gym is a huge reflection on the gym and its direction. With David's friendly demeanor, knowledge of physical fitness, and ambition to take the gym to the next level to further the quality of lives through diet and physical movement.

Been to few bootcamp sin SF , but this was my first time going to one in Marin, and I'm glad that I…read morechose Insane Athlete. I went there with a friend around 11:20 am on a Sunday, and David was already there with few people , getting ready to start the session at 11:30. He charged me only $10, and gave us a small discount for my friend, and charged him only $8. In the past , I had minor IT-band syndrome , and after mentioning that to David, he showed extreme knowledge of the human body, and explained to me exactly what exercise I should, and shouldn't do. The workout was intense and my body felt sore then next day , which logically is I great result from the hour long workout we had ;) Thank you David, and keep doing what you do, because you are really good at it !

Great 24x7 gym that's well equipped for weightlifting, powerlifting, CrossFit, etc. The gym has…read moreplenty of barbells and weights, 5 squat racks, a dedicated competition bench, dumbbell area, etc. Members get a code that allows entry any time, which is great! The lifting area is also separate from where the CrossFit classes take place so you don't have to worry about the class schedule if you're just there to lift on your own.

From the owner: San Rafael Barbell is San Rafael's premier strength and weightlifting gym. We offer a clean…read morestate-of-the-art strength training facility outfitted with all the equipment needed to build strength and fitness. Memberships are limited to give members plenty of space to train safely. All memberships come with 24 hour access so you can train on YOUR time. San Rafael Barbell is the boutique gym you have been looking for!

I want to highly recommend Maria Molina as a personal trainer at the Bay Club, Marin. I initially…read morestarted working with Maria to recover from a knee injury. I wanted to strengthen my leg muscles so that I could return to playing tennis. As someone who is over 80 yrs old, I was somewhat skeptical that weight training could make a big difference in my athletic abilities but one year and half later of training with Maria and I believe I'm more physically fit than I was in my 40's. Everything is easier (i.e., walking up stairs, carrying heavy loads, keeping up with grandkids ,etc.) To say my quality of life has improved due to my work with Maria is an understatement, Maria is a consummate professional. She explains exercises clearly, pays attention to form and keeps sessions motivating and enjoyable. One day when I was lifting weights on my own at the gym, a gentleman commented, "I see that you are experienced with weight lifting, Your form is perfect. You must have been doing this for many years." I give Maria full credit for teaching me the right (safe) way to lift. I occasionally have a few sore muscles but recovery is quick after a workout. Probably the most important thing I've learned from Maria is to believe in myself. Sometimes she tries a new exercise that I think is impossible for me to achieve, let alone master. Her confidence is unwavering and has a profound effect on my mental attitude. I see few women my age working out with weights at the Bay Club. I hope this review will encourage someone who is considering personal training to contact Maria. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish with her expert guidance.

Now that it's owned by a corporation, all they care about is the money! You use to be able to…read morebring a guest and would be allowed passes. Now passes are given quarterly and only for two guests, otherwise it cost $75.00 to bring a guest! WOW