Five Star Gym is performing illegal business practices per California Civil Code 1812.80. They are…read moredemanding cancellation in person OR a mailed postmarked letter. They are refusing a hand delivered cancellation notice by my representative and are demanding it be mailed. This violated California law. Cancellation for Cause (Civ. Code 1812.89): Members can cancel if they move more than 25 miles from the facility or become disabled. California Civil Code 1812.85(b)(1) "...To cancel this agreement, mail, email, or deliver a signed and dated notice that states that you, the buyer, are canceling this agreement, or words of similar effect. The notice shall be sent via first-class mail, via email from an email address on file with the health studio, or DELIVERED IN PERSON TO (Name of health studio operator) at (Address and email address of health studio operator)." I have sustained a massive injury. I have constant pain and a spinal fluid leak and can no longer do any kind of physical activity. I have been trying to cancel since the end of March. The gym manager demanded I come in person, or mail a letter along with my medical documents as proof in order to receive a refund or to process my cancellation. I have tried informing them over the phone that what they are doing is illegal. I do not have the ability to come in person or go to the post office. They should have accepted the hand delivered letter my father tried to deliver. They don't care. They refuse to process my cancellation continuously. There are multiple accounts of them doing this to other customers online. This can't continue.

Lowering down to 1 star. Opened a locker and got a nasty whiff of something. Thought it might be…read morethe knee wraps of the old guy behind me. When I was leaving I checked the locker again and found human feces on Hanes packaging in a locker. Nasty af.

Staff, owner, and other gym members are a joy to work out with. The owner cares whole-heartedly…read moreabout the wellbeing of her clients and the staff are friendly and energetic. The environment is full of friendly faces and pretty much everyone says hello. Its so great to get a pin code so you can literally work out at ANY time. Sometimes its honestly so cool to have the wholeg gym to yourself. Jenn is HANDS DOWN the BEST Spin instructor in the High Desert. Seriously, she is incredible to work out with. Super high energy and a fantastic overall presence. I'm so thankful I found her spin class at Viva! Very thankful to have found this work-out gem in the high dez.

Got the whole family here today. Something for everyone. Wife is sound shoulder press, my son is…read morekilling leg press, and my daughter and I are blowing up deadlift.

I've been doing classical Pilates for 20 years. When I moved to Yucca Valley I found Three Trees…read morePilates. Lynda is trained in the classical method and is a delightful person and teacher. My experience at Three Trees Pilates has been wonderful.

From the owner: Our fully equipped Authentic Method Pilates studio specializes in individualized, fun and exciting…read moreprivate and group classes designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles, reduce pain and anxiety, maintain a healthy bone structure, and to gain an overall sense of strength and well being--regardless of your age or fitness level. Our goal is to ensure that you feel better after each class than you did when you walked in. We also specialize in pre and post surgery or post illness fitness and recovery, We look forward to assisting you in reaching your fitness goals!

If you've never been to a CrossFit before then you should really stop in at a couple so that you…read morecan see the difference. If your coach ever picks up his cell phone during your workout then he is no longer coaching. He is either marketing his business or taking a break. That is a sign not to return. CrossFit is nothing like the traditional gyms where you plug in your ear buds, turn on your music and work at your own pace. The movements that they are doing are very skilled, the intensity is always high, the vibe from the people that you work with is very important. Initially I joined a CrossFit in Los Angeles and thought that they would all be the same. It was crowded and the coach would look annoyed if you asked how to perform movements correctly. The workout was explained, the coach would say 3, 2, 1 go, and then pick up his cell phone to post pictures of the class on Facebook. Unfortunately there are many CrossFit's out there exactly like this where they pay no attention to the members and people frequently come and go either because of injury or lack of improvement. For about 3 months I was a member of one of these boxes and thought that they were all going to be the same. Luckily my job put me in the Joshua Tree area for about 6 weeks and I found CrossFit Joshua Tree. I remember walking in thinking I was in good shape and that I knew what I was doing. My experience here really changed the way that I look at CrossFit in general. Immediately Mike had me lighten the load and he was on me constantly during the workout correcting my form. He had a cap on the amount of people allowed for each class so that he would have enough time to monitor everyone's performance. After the warm up we would practice the movements that we would be doing during the workout. That was a strange experience as my first coach looked down on people that asked too many questions so we would try to watch how other people performed movements like a jerk clean, snatch, starburst, high hang clean, etc. that I had never learned in my previous 20 years of gym attendance. The only answer that I could ever get out of my first coach was "add more weight" which should have been a sign as to why there were so many injuries. When I performed the movements with correct form immediately it felt better and I was able to improve in weight and endurance. Mike made sure that everyone in the class performed the movements correctly or they lightened the load until they could It make perfect sense as your number one goal should be to avoid injury. There is another aspect that is very important and that is the community in the CrossFit. It was strange to me that no one finished working out and immediately left. They would instead go to the other members and try to encourage them to keep working or when they were done they would help them to put away their equipment. At my current box the community is my favorite part as we are always pushing each other to get better and it can really hep motivate you much more than being on your own at the traditional style gyms. I haven't been to CrossFit Joshua Tree in almost a year but I remember Margo, Chris, and Jeff. In my time there I went to some classes in the morning, and in the evening and they all had the same feeling, everyone was pushing each other to do better. My experience here helped me to leave my old CrossFit and immediately find a much better place to work out. Try out a couple so that you have something to measure your experience with. I'm very loyal to Mike and CrossFit Joshua Tree as I am now in the best shape of my life and feel as if I owe a lot of it to my experience here.

Dropped in 3x this year from out of town. One of my favorite gyms. The facility is great,…read morecommunity is always chill, and Michael is a great guy.

We dropped in over the 4th of July weekend and had a great time! Everyone was super welcoming!…read moreAwesome community, coaches and space! We loved the workouts and look forward to returning one day.

Visiting Yucca Valley and my son and I stop in to see the facility...Rich, the owner, was extremely…read morehelpful and spent the time with my son to show him the correct form for the exercises. We did a Drop In class and very impressed with Anna, who was the Trainer for this class, she was very supportive and offered me modifications for some of the exercises. Anna made my first time experience wonderful....thank you Anna!!!!

Found this place as I was driving on the highway. I saw some unique sculptures and was so curious…read morewhat this retreat is all about. Therefore, I decided to make a stop on our way home. This place is designed for spiritual practice with rooms for meditation. A very peaceful environment for your inner self. My kids and I found the sculptures really interesting so we took pictures for memory. We even found a road runner along the way which followed us underneath a tree tunnel. The grounds were extremely beautiful with a small pond area. You can have lunch at the cafe, but it wasn't open when we visited. It's a must you check out their gift shop because two kind ladies assisted warmly greeting us upon entering the store. They sold jewelry, t-shirts, so many arts, keychains, and so much more. Very spiritual vibes. I really enjoyed just walking around with the kids. We felt at peace.

It's dog friendly outside, and that was why my group stopped in for lunch…read more The service was lovely, the menu is not big. The prices were reasonable. We sat outside by the goldfish pool. The food took awhile, we were a party of six and they didn't seem to have much staff. I had the quesadilla. It was like school cafeteria food. The grounds are interesting but the food is not.

Hands down the best combat sports training you'll find in the area. Great instruction, best prices,…read morekids programs etc.

I love this studio so much. I had been here a few times many years ago when I lived in Echo Park. I…read morewas so excited to see that they had moved to the high desert. I immediately signed up for the lovely two week deal and got to try each instructor; everyone is wonderful and very tentative to detail, I have never felt looked over in any of my classes. The studio is clean and very inviting, the class sizes are small and they have everything you could possibly need to comfortably perform Pilates at any level. It's so easy to book your classes online. You'll fall in love with this little Pilates community.

Private lesson with Kristina for stretching. Use of mat, Yoga strap and Thera band. Good…read moreinstruction with thorough explanation and help with movements.

We reserved a private yoga session with Salila for a bachelorette party in Joshua Tree…read more I opted out of the session because I had done a yoga session for a bachelorette before and wanted to take photos for our group. Having learned yoga in a college course and practicing on my own, I will say that Salila made me wish I had actually done the yoga with the group. Salila was an incredible and sweet instructor. She was patient and adjusted her class according to the comfort levels of her student but still went through a good amount of poses. She ended the session with a heartwarming meditation dedicated to our bride-to-be that made her tear. Afterwards, Salila chatted with us and we learned all about her pet squirrel, who is deservingly spoiled, and Salila's athletic journey. I highly recommend Salila's classes!

A very welcoming studio in the heart of Joshua Tree. There is ample parking in front of the studio…read moreand in the adjacent shopping center. I took three classes during my time in Joshua Tree, two in the studio and one outside- a yoga/hike hybrid. The instructors were warm and knowledgeable. If you are expecting hot power flow that isn't the vibe here and it was a lovely place to keep my practice up while in town. $15 for a drop-in.