The truth is, along with my weight training, I know that I am supposed to do Cardio as well. The…read moreproblem is that I've NEVER liked any of the traditional types of Cardio you find on the gym floor. It wasn't until my Sister suggested to me that I should try Zumba as a form of Fitness/Cardio, thinking I would actually enjoy making "dance" the solution for getting my Cardio in. She was RIGHT! That 1 hour of nonstop dancing is the most effective cardio exercise I've ever done. My first experience with Zumba was at the gym in which I was doing my weight training. The atmosphere was fine but, definitely a more subdued "gym atmosphere." One day a woman I'd met there told me that I should try Danzar stating it was "more fun." I thought, "More fun?!...than this!?" This I had to see for myself! The following week I went to Danzar and found out she was RIGHT. The atmosphere was much more communal and that of a 1 hour Dance Party. The energy was off the hook and it was clear the folks there had forged a wonderful connection with Danzar and each other. I've been a regular there ever since! When you are gathered together with a large group of people, moving in harmony with one another to an insanely infectious rhythm, you feel you are all part of a tribe. A tribe forged by joy! This is Danzar! If you've ever thought of trying out Zumba, come to where you'll have the richest experience. Come with me to Danzar and dance for JOY!

Such a wonderful place to go exercise in many different ways! I've been going here for a little…read moreover 10 years to kickboxing, Booty Blast (cardio/aerobics), and Zumba. All classes are fun, motivating, and make exercise easy. Clients are a variety of ages, levels, and males and females, so all are welcome! Prices are also affordable!

Moving up from LA I searched around for a while for a gym. This academy was near me, offers nightly…read moreclasses, and does both gi and nogi. The coach is a young professor named Daniel who is cool to train with. I strongly recommend this family friendly gym.

I was a member at Gracie Barra Oxnard for about a year. First, I want to say that this review is…read morenot directed at the instructors. They were always kind and did their best. My disappointment is with the organization and how the business is run. One of my biggest concerns was the class size. There were often 20-30 kids in a class, which made it difficult for each child to get enough individual attention. For the amount families are paying, there were many days my child left without really learning or practicing the techniques. If your goal is for your child to build strong fundamentals, I would recommend looking for a gym with smaller class sizes and more one-on-one instruction for a similar or even lower price. Another issue was communication. There was a week when the gym was closed because of a retreat to Hawaii, yet members continued to be charged biweekly without any credit or adjustment. That was frustrating. The cancellation process was the most disappointing part of my experience. When I needed to cancel due to a work schedule conflict, I was told I had to provide a two-month notice. That requirement was never clearly explained when I signed up. I later found out my brother, who attended the same location, was allowed to cancel after paying a $100 fee. Meanwhile, after being a loyal member for a year, I was expected to continue paying nearly $700 for two additional months even though I could no longer attend. I asked to see the section of my agreement that required the two-month notice and also asked why exceptions were made for some members but not others. I never received a response. I even reached out to higher management, but nothing was resolved. I also noticed that the same group of children seemed to be consistently selected for special opportunities and challenges outside of regular class. It feel like not every student was given the same opportunities. Overall, I'm very disappointed with the lack of communication, the cancellation process, and the inconsistent customer service. The gym promotes itself as a family, but when a loyal member experiences a genuine hardship, that support didn't seem to exist. My advice is simple: before signing up, ask detailed questions about cancellation policies, fees, and class sizes so you know exactly what you're committing to.

I enrolled my 4 and 8 year olds at the Mary Osborne Surf Camp for a week this summer after a great…read morereview from a friend. I didn't really know what to expect sending a 4 year old to surf camp but whoever my expectations were, this camp completely exceeded them. The ratio of counselors to kids was outstanding and the counselors were caring, patient, and you could tell they enjoyed their jobs. My kids made great friends, had a blast, and were up surfing right away with lots of encouragement and help when needed. Little kids, like my 4 year old, take turns going out one on one with an instructor and get to catch waves like everyone else. It's amazing, safe, and a great value for what you pay. Did i mention that there's a pizza party the last day of camp? The whole thing was an incredible experience and we can't wait to do it again.

I needed to find a camp for my 5 year old daughter for the week she'd being staying in Ventura with…read moreher grandparents. I asked the "moms of Ventura" Facebook group for recommendations and Mary Osborne's Surf Camp was a clear favorite among the group. At first I was reluctant to send a 5 year old to surf camp but after speaking with Mary and learning that the teacher: student ratio for the littler kids was 1:1, I was warming up to the idea. What really sold me though was how warm and lovely Mary was on the phone. She wasn't pushy AT ALL about signing up- she even told me to wait until the first day to sign up/ pay in case my daughter was really afraid and didn't want to do it. My daughter was a little reluctant about surfing but the counselors/ instructors eased her into it and by the 4th day, she was standing up on the board, riding the wave! I highly recommend this camp!

Got to take A break for health reasons. Kai and Kalen is…read morewhat brought me back but the community is what I will miss the most. I will be back, I love you guys!

Today, It's hard to find a place or people that hold the same values as me. But I found it here at…read moreBSCF. Besides the great workouts, they've got heart. Before jumping into the classes, they set you up for success with 1 on 1 training for a few weeks teaching you the basic fundamentals of CrossFit. Even though I am kinda half assing my way through CrossFit as we speak - they have my back. The coaches tailor my workouts to the place I'm at and comfortable with. Still pushing me to be better. And speaking of better - I already feel better. I feel stronger, healthier, happier. Again, it's not just about the great workout they give you - it's also about the team that makes you feel like family.

I've never seen a place to train like this. They have former pros training in different sports…read more The owner, Tony, has escalated an elite training facility from the equipment to the trainers. My kids train with JP, who is so fun but still professional, and Isaiah, who has the patience of a saint and is so encouraging. They are both exceptional in their area of expertise. My boys have learned so much in just a short time. Thank you, Tony, for creating such a space for people to confidently train.

I got to watch my boys train for the first time. It was really cool. The trainers are very…read moreknowledgeable about how to work them as individuals. That was awesome to see. Nick was training 1 with baseball, and he knows his stuff and JP was training my other son in speed and agility, and he had my son pushing limits and laughing. It was great. I also got to meet the owner Tony and what a cool guy he is too. Thank you SIS

We love Elite Gymnastics! Gabriela is so great with my three year old daughter. The negative…read morereviews are ridiculous. I know everyone has different experiences, but she is great with my hyper little one and so are her employees.

It's great, my son is smaller for his age. The activities they are making him do are building his…read morebalancing skills, I see him building strength. I love it, I'm sure this will help out when we put him into other sports.

I signed up for a women's boxing class through ClassPass. This was my first time attending a boxing…read moreclass so I didn't know what to expect. The instructor Anika gave an overview of boxing and demonstrated each move clearly. Throughout the session she would regularly check your form and provided guidance. She did one on one practice with each person, and was patient and encouraging. She also incorporated some cardio and core exercises to make it a more rounded workout. I enjoyed it much more than expected. Beginners friendly! Highly recommended for anyone who wants to try boxing or just want to switch up their fitness routine.

I love being a part of the Nueroboxing family. The staff is fabulous. This place has a variety of…read moreclasses, and welcomes everyone! I love boxing here, and the view is stunning of the harbor!

There are surprisingly not very many adult dance classes in Ventura. I am so glad that I came…read moreacross Got Rhythm Dance. I thought it was just for kids, but there are several adult classes. They have a great community, classes are fun, and all of the folks (staff + other students) are friendly. I just so happen to have signed up when they were running a promotion and signed up for the more classes immediately. I have been going for the past couple of months and always leave feeling good about the class. There was a full blown show at the end of the season in Majestic theatre. That was fun to see all of the other classes (adults and children) . Highly recommend visiting. Meredith and team are awesome!

We love Got Rhythm. Both of our girls love dancing here and it's been so rad to see the growth…read morethat comes from them facing their fears and performing here. I highly recommend.