This is a nice, clean studio and Andre (the owner) is very professional, accommodating, and…read moreknowledgeable. I even brought my two year old along for a work out (he has a space with toys to keep little ones safe and entertained) - this is really great for people with little ones. I really appreciate the toddler-friendliness! Overall a great place to get a work out in with extra guidance (training).

I've been working with Andre for about a year for these results. I was having a really hard time…read morelosing weight after my second kid (gained 50lbs during the pregnancy) and was definitely struggling with PPD. I am not a gym person. I have asthma and have just never enjoyed working out. Despite this, I've been able to get to a good place with the gym and take an interest in my health and strength. He will meet you where you're at and get you to your goals. Some highlights: Private training is PRIVATE -- you have the gym to yourself and that is great for anyone who might feel awkward at a typical gym. You won't feel pain working out with Andre. If something hurts, it's modified. Everything in his program is personalized. He knows what he's doing and he's seen it all -- I feel really confident trusting his expertise.

see my old reviews? back in 2012and 2014??? well since then there's been lots of life: kids and…read moreaging parents and working and and and... AND now I'm back, 10 years later. still flipping tires, still pushing sleds and lifting heavy. Vibe is as friendly as ever. Coaching continues to be excellent quality. Still no posturing or ego to be found. Just a great a$$ kicking workout no matter your age or fitness level.

I have been coming to this gym for years and it is my favorite part of the day, especially after a…read morestressful workday. With the coaches help, I've lost over 40 pounds of fat in the span of a year and gained muscle mass. Urban Fitness emphasizes using free weights, focusing on form and technique before lifting heavy. You'll find that while you're able to squat heavy on machines, poor posture and bad habits from not bracing your core does little in the real world. The style of training can be transferred to every day chores from carrying bags of groceries up the stairs in one trip, to lifting your fridge while remodeling your kitchen. I never realized how little I could lift on my own without machines involved. The workouts are class based and has a coach demonstrating each set and correcting form. As intimidating as a class workout sounds, the community and friendship bond you will find in class are unmatched. It's really easy to make friends, especially if you're someone working from home and need a change of pace, this is a good place to go. The people I've met here became my family. We go on snowboarding trips and run spartan races together. It's not CrossFit and all levels are welcomed. The highly trained staff can provide all different levels of workouts whether you're new, looking for a challenge, or injured. There's something for everyone.

I've been going to MissionHQ for nearly a year and it's been incredible working with the trainers…read moreand with the other people going. The classes are challenging but modifiable for all fitness levels. The have a variety of classes around choose from and option for open gym use. Wilson and Amy are so encouraging and motivating. You also can't miss the meal prep/food sales Monday nights post workout (try the tri-tip and chicken soup if you have a chance!)

Finally made it to the gym. Once there, i am able to focus on my own timeline. Coach are available…read moreif you need to be guided.

This has been my home studio for the past 1.5 years. Sure, with a Premium Elite membership, you can…read morego to any studio you wish, and I do explore as many studios as I can. But there's just something about this particular studio on the northwestern end of the island that brings me back everytime... Maybe it's the fact that it's one of the more spacious studios in the East Bay. Maybe it's the ample parking spots, as it's located in the Alameda Landing shopping center. Where you can also get groceries and Chipotle or Jamba Juice after a workout. Or maybe...it's the entire staff at this location that keeps me coming back. The energy, playlists and theme workouts that Mikey, Katie, Sarah, Nik, and Alliah bring. The helpfulness of the SAs, particularly Josie and Kristin! Whatever it is, this studio is pretty awesome.

Honestly one of the best OTF experiences I've had, maybe ever! They had the entire experience down…read morepact, from making the check in process flawless and genuine, to offering form correction when needed, to announcing me as a first time visitor to the class at the end for a solid kudos under the orange lights. The coach was great, the front desk was great, the people in the class were great! The only reason I didn't immediately sign on the dotted line is that the alameda tube closure adds ten minutes to my drive. If you're looking for an OTF to call home, definitely consider this one!

I started to do Crossfit at Concrete Body just over two months ago. I can't say enough about it…read more You get lots of personal attention and they work with you and your goals. The people in the classes are super friendly. My strength as already improved and I'm already seeing results. The owners have a great facility and have made the gym really welcoming. They respond to feedback immediately. They know your name and you are not just another member to them. Their trainers are top notch. People in the area definitely need to give them a try. I HIGHLY recommend it.

This place is even better than before. Now they added Crossfit and the trainers are great.read more

I've been training here for the past two years with Jason, and it's been life changing. I'm 40 now…read moreand I'm the fittest I've ever been. When I first started, I shared my goals with Jason - one of which was to gain at least 10lbs of muscle mass. By the end of the 1st year, I was up 16! I feel stronger and healthier than I ever expected. Jason is incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful in how he builds each workout. I have a minor fracture in my lower back, but he has always customized my program so I can train safely while still pushing myself and making real progress. The gym is spotless, the environment is positive and welcoming, and Jason genuinely cares about his clients. I can't recommend The Island Personal Training enough.

I've been working with Jason for a little over a year and I've lost 40 pounds while gaining muscle…read more If you're thinking of getting a personal trainer definitely give Jason a call. The workouts are challenging but I'm surprised by how much I enjoy it now! I've had on and off knee problems which he's helped me work around and honestly it's been more effective than physical therapy for me. Shout out to the adorable and encouraging gym kitties too!

I have a confession to make. I egregiously violate a stereotype of my ethnicity. Dancing is not…read moreamong my natural talents. During my first dance class in my senior year of college I did 16 hours of extra credit, including mopping behind the good dancers, to get a B-. Yes, a B-. That did not look good on graduate school applications. I was not good at standing. That is not a typo. When I stood up with my weight toward my larger toes I fell on my face. Although I admired, and enjoyed dancing I could never do it or aerobics or any choreography set to music. Then, in 2008, I met Eduardo! I had heard of Zumba. I even had a Zumba video. Actually, I had two of them and couldn't follow them. I took Eduardo's class and I could follow it. It took practice but I could do it. Why could I do it? 1. Eduardo explains what you will be doing with each song 2. Then, he demonstrates after the description 3. Instead of just standing at the front of the class he makes it ALL the way around the classroom, studio or gym (yes, I said gym the man can cover an entire basketball court) to help, you praise you, or have fun with you. Oh, and make no mistake, if you don't do it right the first time he will invite you to do it over. 4. He phases routines in and out slowly. Sometimes, he brings older songs back. 5. Regardless of your fitness level, you leave his class with a good, thorough workout and cool down as well as basic instruction on what to eat to recover. He works you hard and you see results. You will enjoy getting those results. You will want to follow Eduardo wherever he goes for fitness instruction.

Moving Eduardo's zumba classes to the Alameda Mariner's Square Athletic Club is a nice space--but…read moreprobably somewhat deceptive to Eduardo's old exercise crowd--- or anyone from outside who wants to try out the class. You probably thought you couldn't go anymore because the classes are now inside a private club or you would have to join it. WRONG! Guys and gals--you can still come to class and get a punch card like you used at Just Dance Ballroom, and you do NOT have to be a member of the club. So if you've been thinking of doing a fun, challenging (more challenging than regular zumba), latin-based, cardio dance class, please do not let the huge scary stop sign at the entrance stop you. Just go straight up the stairs to the right to the dance room. And do not be intimidated by the choreography, especially your first time. If you get a few basic repeated moves down, you will be able to sweat your little heart out and get a good workout after a few sessions--which is the whole point. I can do my 5 mile run once a week, but this is still the most productive hour in my week. I cross two tunnels each time to get here, and it's more than worth it. Eduardo is still after all these years, the best zumba around the bay.

I met roderick at LA Sports Club and stuck with him when he branched off on his own. I started…read moreworking with him to strengthen after a chronic stress injury killed my normal running routine... Continued working with him to tone up for my wedding... Kept with him through my pregnancy... And now need him to get back into shape postpartum. What I love most about Roderick is his holistic approach to fitness. If you just want killer pecs, he's probably not the trainer for you. He believes in a balanced full body approach to training where you focus most on the muscle groups that are required for good health and longevity... He'll evaluate your posture, range of motion, areas of weakness to craft the right routine. And he's always mixing it up so routines don't get tedious. He also gives guidance on rolling out, nutrition, sleep habits, stress reduction, etc. since good health is about far more than just fitness. I also really enjoy my time with Roderick... And liking your trainer makes it a lot easier to get in the gym! He has a very calming presence and warm nature. Some of my favorite moments during our workouts are the breaks in between circuits (duh) when we chat about everything from politics & world history to music, parenting, & science (he loves Science Channel).

I can't say enough about Roderick! It's rare to find a trainer who is so knowledgeable, kind, and…read moreinspiring; and also makes sure you end your session in a nice pool of sweat! He was instrumental in helping me loose 100+ pounds over 2 year and getting me back to my college weight! What I appreciate most is that Roderick knows and encourages his clients to focus on nutrition; admitting that exercise is only additive. I hear his voice telling me that "nutrition determines how much you weigh, and training determines how you look at that weight". Roderick is so much more than a trainer, he really is a health coach. I highly, highly, recommend Roderick to anyone who wants to put their wellness as a priority.

I have worked with trainers at high-level tennis academies and in collegiate athletics, and I can…read moresay without hesitation that Luca is the best trainer I have ever worked with. What sets Luca apart is not simply technical knowledge, but an extraordinary ability to translate movement into feeling. Luca's explanations, demonstrations, and carefully chosen cues allow me to make meaningful connections in my own body. I have struggled for years with tight hips, limited mobility, and a fractured back that often made movement painful and uncertain. Luca recognized immediately that so much of that tension originated in my hips and lower body, and with remarkable patience we have devoted ourselves to strengthening those areas. The results have been nothing short of transformative. I am now squatting and deadlifting--movements I once associated only with pain and the fear of further injury. Even more importantly, I carry Luca's cues with me every time I train on my own. This experience has changed not just how I exercise, but how I inhabit my body. In a world that constantly alienates us from ourselves--through screens, endless sitting, work, comparison, and the pressure to look a certain way--Luca offers the opportunity to reconnect with your body from the inside out. There are no mirrors in the gym because the goal is not performance for an audience or chasing an image. The focus is on sensation, awareness, and discovering what your body is capable of feeling. Every session leaves me more alive, more grounded, and more grateful to be embodied. I never leave exhausted in the way I once thought a "good workout" required; I leave energized, confident, and deeply connected to myself. Luca approaches every client with exceptional care and attention, meeting each person where they are and helping them build strength not as an end in itself, but as a way of expanding freedom, resilience, and joy in everyday life. That is a remarkable gift, and I cannot recommend Luca highly enough.

I've been training with Luca Yacón at Radically for the past three months. This was my first time…read moreworking with a personal trainer and the first time I committed myself to "the gym." I had always had a very negative connotation around the gym and held a deep belief that it wasn't a space for my body to inhabit. From the initial Zoom call to our first session, Luca's attentiveness made me feel truly supported and understood, easing my anxieties. Luca's approach to mobility and strength training is grounded in listening to your body without limiting it. I felt incredibly encouraged by the pace, but also challenged to dig into the strength I already have. Luca pays amazing attention to form and breath, laying the foundations that accommodate a variety of body types. I always leave feeling grateful for the workout, the lessons learned, the conversations, and the confidence I've gained through this supportive community at Radically Fit!

Wow, I did a few runs of Oakland Women's Fitness Boot Camp when my kids were little and I needed to…read moreget back in shape, and today, post-pandemic, I'm back again. I love it! Don't get me wrong - I am not a gym rat and frankly, I hate fitness classes. Things I love about Oakland Women's Fitness Boot Camp with Anna Gunn are: - Outdoors (yeah, the Lake has goose poop and interesting characters abound, I still love watching the twinkling lights in the dark at the start and then the sunrise over Oakland's lake) - Excellent instruction (I get left and right mixed up for real - Anna's step-by-step instructions work for me) - Alt-exercises (If you have an injury or just need to do partials or fewer reps) - Non-competitiveness (I can do what I can do not what marathoners do and I feel good about it) - So much extra energy: This class starts my day off right.

I have been coming to Oakland Adventure Bootcamp for more than a decade. It is a un-negotiable part…read moreof my weekly routine. Not only is it a challenging but achievable workout that adapts to various fitness levels - there is a great sense of comraderie & community with other regulars - and other exercisers and dog walkers that are part of the early morning community at Lake Merritt. We share all kinds of experiences and tips/ideas. I love exercising outdoors and the accountability of a class with an instructor who provides individual guidance and accomodations at a fraction of cost of a personal trainer.