Croga Fitness

I have been working out at this gym for a long time. It's a great gym. Excellent and knowledgeable…read moretrainers, clean facility, flexible scheduling, good mix of people work out here, personalised programs. I'd strongly recommend atleast trying it out. - Arshad

I have been going to NorCal Functional Fitness for over a decade and highly recommend it. They have…read moreevery type of workout equipment you could wish for, the premises are clean, parking is easy and the vibe is spot on. Most importantly, the people, especially all the trainers are nice and clearly know what they are doing. I have seen many a physical transformation going to this gym. I can personally recommend Mike Sunday as a trainer - great guy, knows his stuff and keeps workouts fun and interesting!

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Stronger Bodies Fitness

4.8

(20 reviews)

1.7 mi

(update 3/21/21) I must update my review after a very disturbing encounter with the owner Keith…read more After being a loyal client for about 1.5 years, I was following his cancellation policy (I texted him at least 12 hours BEFORE our next session), he agreed via text it was ok to reschedule (he does this for all clients as long as it's within the policy window outside of emergencies, pretty standard). Then, later that week during my session, he seemed very angry but incredibly passive aggressive. He said I could not reschedule and he's keeping my $75 for that session. I was shocked, caught off-guard because I followed his guidelines. I went back and looked at my texts, not only did I follow his policy, but we supported his business through covid so you'd think we would have at least ONE conversation over the 1.5 years in regards to rescheduling or his dissatisfaction. Since day 1, I was very open about how we needed flexibility in our busy schedules. Later that week, he texted me wanting to drop us as clients (surprised, but completely fine with it) and said he'd refund my 8 sessions for the rest of the month. Well, I can clearly count to 9, so I let him know he owed me for 2 sessions (Sunday + this one). Yeah, he tried to steal from us 2 times. I gave him a chance to explain himself, this was the professional and kind response I got from him via text, he told us to go F*** ourselves (see screenshot, thanks Keith for the evidence!). I also noticed he did not honor his off-peak hours 9am-11am at $40/session. Beware of this owner and his business practices. I will be going back to all my monthly Venmo payments to ensure he didn't overcharge us. More than happy to resolve this issue still and looking to get our money back. Next step will be to report to consumer protection bureaus. I will update this review if anything changes.

I've been going here for about 4 months and it's hard to beat. Keith is so friendly and takes his…read morejob so seriously. He's very down to earth and pushes me to do better. He's also very flexible in terms of his appointments and can vary the workouts/training. Plus the first workout is free.

That's how you use those!

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5:17 Total Body Transformations

(26 reviews)

1.7 mi

2018 First review: I am new to the gym but am impressed with the approach Jeanette uses to engage…read moreme and assess my fitness. She is super friendly and supportive, but not intrusive. Her highly personalized approach has me looking forward to my workouts, not dreading them as I do most exercise! Update: OK folks- it is several months later and I am still at it. I am in my early 70's, and am amazed how well this works. My strength is increasing monthly, my gait is strong, and it has even improved my concentration. I am able to maintain a healthy weight- always hard for me before! Well worth it both financially and in improved health. Update #2 -5 years in and still a happy camper. I have worked with 3 trainers over my 5 years and each has been excellent. I am now 75, and probably the oldest student. Today I had some strength training done at a doctor's and he commented on my awesome hamstring flexibity and overall strength. Asked if I was a dancer and said, "Well you should be." when I said no." When I got here 5 years ago, I couldn't stand on one foot for more than 5 seconds, and the idea of a plank had never entered my mind! Needless to say, I am a convert to weight training. Thanks 5:17, especially Helen and Jennette!

I had to stop doing any kind of exercising in January 2016 because of my then undiagnosed chronic…read moreLyme Disease. Prior to that, I generally worked out 6 days a week because I genuinely enjoyed it: three days of cardio and three days of strength training. I had to drop the strength training in November 2015 because my heart felt like it would explode. Fast forward to June 2017 when I started doing pilates. I LOVED getting back to using my body and thoroughly enjoyed working with my instructor. I saw her weekly until August of 2019 when her schedule changed and I couldn't make any other time with her work. So then I spoke with Jennette, the owner of 5:17 Total Body Transformations, about her programs. She had a thorough conversation with me about my health concerns and the fact that I haven't done any strength training in four years and that exercising had triggered relapses in the past. We decided on a plan of action and the last week of December 2019 marked the end of three months of doing one day of strength training a week. It feels so fabulous to push myself and I've lost about 5 pounds already. Bonus! Aside from the obvious health benefits, I'm SO impressed with this company. Both Jennette and my trainer Sarah checked in with me frequently when I first started to see how I was feeling after workouts. I've gotten handwritten postcards, holiday cards, and other personal items mailed to me. And last week, we all got these little goodie bags with a calendar with a handwritten note, pen, and magnet in them. These women clearly care very deeply about their clients. If you are looking to improve your health and wellness and want someone to truly care about you as a person and will be a champion for your progress, I cannot more highly recommend that you give this business a try.

We're first and foremost a community - one that pushes each other to achieve their best.

We're redefining what it means to be fit. No treadmills or machines. This class played rock, paper, scissors - and left feeling AMAZING.

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Moms just want to have fun! So we brought in local stylist Patti Maxwell to share tips at a members night in.

Sculpt50

4.4

(85 reviews)

2.3 mi

Thank you to Olivia for a great workout class. I attended an 8:30 AM class on Saturday morning and…read morewas greeted by her with welcoming arms. I had already taken a variety of other Lagree classes before but I definitely needed a refresher on how to use the reformer. Olivia was thorough and listened to the needs of others who needed accommodations/modifications. She was also super motivated and challenged our class with her workout set. I came out the studio with my whole body quivering! The studio is very bright and allows for so much sunlight which I love. However, there seemed to be a little bit of a light funk of body odor that lingers throughout the place. I hope they find a way to circulate fresh air around the studio to make it a better visit next time!

Thank you to Charlene! she's one of the better instructors and I came home feeling so sore :)…read morethat's when you know her routine killed you! I love how there's so much lighting in here and all the women here are super nice and inviting. I personally prefer lagree over Pilates since you can really focus on slower movements, which is when you start to shake like an earthquake. I book on Classpass!

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Lagree

Built Fit Gym

(8 reviews)

2.0 mi

I've been training with Ray for over two years now, and I can confidently say he's the best…read morepersonal trainer I've ever worked with. I've followed him from one gym to another, and seeing him open his own gym has been incredible. He's a former IFBB Pro bodybuilder, and his clients feel that level of expertise in every session. When I started, I thought I was already in somewhat decent shape. He took that foundation and transformed it into something I never imagined. I still can't believe how different my body looks and how much stronger and more athletic I feel. What sets him apart is how far beyond "personal training" he goes. He's practically my nutrition coach as well, always helping me dial in my diet and even encouraging me to get my bloodwork done so we can optimize everything. He reviews it with me and explains what matters and why. He's meticulous, engaged, and always teaching, constantly bringing new ideas and techniques to keep things effective and challenging in our workouts. It's clear he genuinely cares about his clients and their results. If you're looking for someone who truly knows what they're doing and is fully invested in your success, I can't recommend him and Built Fit Gym highly enough.

Ray is fantastic and has personally helped me get great results even now that I am over 50. I've…read moreworked out with him on and off for several years. He's caring and understands my needs now as my body is aging. He doesn't make me feel bad about having limitations which is important to me. He also has a great deal of expertise in nutrition and knows what it takes to get results.

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Rush Fitness

(11 reviews)

My favorite gym I've ever belonged to! Sammy goes out of his way to chat with every member and make…read moresure that their needs are met. All of the equipment is high quality and works very well. The location is lots of fun, and the bonus parking in the back helps a lot. I love how there are classes included in my membership and how the overall atmosphere makes me excited to exercise every week. If you're looking for a clean, welcoming gym, this is it!

This Gym is fantastic!…read more It's super clean, tons of room. It has all the equipment I need for a full body workout (squat racks, cable machines, leg press, extensions, smith machine with 4 degrees of freedom, etc), plus cardio machines and a yoga area on the mezzanine level. The whole place is super clean, really nice bathrooms and everyone is chill too. Love it here.

Free Yoga Classes Available!

Free Weight Training

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Open Studio Membership Starting at $50 a Month!

NCFIT - Campbell

4.5

(16 reviews)

1.4 mi

This is a review of NCFIT CMBL's new Hyrox classes which are intentionally longer than your typical…read moreXfit workouts. I just finished my 2nd week of classes. Been doing Xfit for over 10 years. Not gonna lie - there wasn't as much chatting as usual, and quite a bit more sweat, yet the same big smiles when we all finished. A truly humbling but wonderful experience. And Amaze Balls - most of us were quite thankful to have the coaches actively helping everyone learn the movements and scale to their respective needs. Applause to Frankie and team. I'm hooked!!!!!

Amazing place with great coaches to improve your endurance and strength with very knowledgeable and…read morefriendly staff

Hyrox class participants (post workout, lol).

Cardio

Weight Lifting

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Linc Fitness

(4 reviews)

I have been training with Lindsay for the past 6 months. I asked her to help me create a work out…read morehabit - something I've been struggling with my whole life. She is patient, understanding, extremely professional, and makes it fun. With her encouragement and expert guidance, I am doing things I didn't know I could do. I always feel better after our workouts. My daughter & I did the Happy Hanukkah work out with LIndsay. She is a gem!

Lindsay is experienced at designing a custom workout and helping clients set measurable goals. I'm…read moreexcited about getting back in shape while avoiding injury. Lindsay is also friendly and professional: certification, insurance, clear communications. Highly recommend.

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Next Level Strength Coaching

(6 reviews)

I have been training with Lea for over 2.5 years now. She is a skilled, professional, and…read moreknowledgeable trainer, with a wide arsenal of workout strategies. She has put me through diverse workout routines based on goals we discuss, and we have so far hit each and every goal! And I was not an easy case. I was a case that needed attention to subtle detail, to eliminate injury/cheat patterns while increasing strength. She has a focus and understanding of good posture and form. It is hard to find trainers who understand good form, let alone be dedicated to ensuring you achieve it. She does this by being creative, and finding the right workout routines to build strength to achieve form in more challenging routines. Most clients like to sweat, and you most certainly will, even more so when you don't get to cheat with your form (ouch)! Training with Lea, you will achieve your goals, increase your strength, while preventing, and even eliminating, injury patterns through good form. I have a lot of respect for Lea, and over the years, she has become a friend, in addition to a fantastic coach that challenges me.

I have been training with Lea since January 2015. She is by far the best trainier that I have ever…read morehad. She knows what's up! I'm a full time working mother so you can imagine my time is super limited. Lea is also a mother and she understands how hard it is for people like me to make time for myself. My goals were to work out with Lea 3x a week and do my cardio on my off days. I cannot tell you how refreshing it is to have a trainer that doesn't stick you on cardio machines during sessions. Lea keeps my workouts challenging and is always pushing me to the next level. I never lifted heavy before and now I am OBSESSED with weights because of Lea. She always has a way to keep things fresh and interesting. Oh, and she knows how to read me REALLY well. If I am tired or a bit down, she knows it without me even saying a word. If you want an intelligent, well educated trainer, Lea is your girl! Eat clean, do your part, and she will help you reach your goals. She's also a title holding powerlifter! Yep! She rocks!

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Tory Fitness

4.7

(16 reviews)

1.1 mi

Tory is an awesome trainer! I started in March of this year and in just three months I lost three…read moreinches off my waist and dropped 20 lbs. Perfect combination of training and motivation. He is thoroughly knowledgeable on different exercises that work the entire body and will always show you the correct technique. He will also give you great tips on nutrition, a key to any workout regimen. The gym he trains at is great. A good variety of weights, cardio and plyometrics. The people that go there don't go to socialize, they go to get results. If you're looking to get results, I highly recommend Hardbody Fitness.

Tory is AWESOME! This is the best work out I have had in a very long time. It was fun and even…read morethough I was in pain after, he made it easy to get through. I'm looking forward to the results in the months to come. Very affordable he charges like a quarter of what other trainers charge. Great place too. People are there to work and not play. If you are serious about getting in shape go see Tory.

ToryFitness trainer Tory and Meaghan with long time clients and friends!

Updated Meal plan format with more detailed food options, supplement guide, how to eat and fitness & nutrition basics

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Tory's 3rd 2016 Olympia appearance, competing in Men's physique

Davenport Beach

4.4

(161 reviews)

25.2 mi

OMFG...I finally made it to the swing at the Davenport Beach?! :D…read more I did not read any reviews about this spot before coming here. I just bookmarked for a couple of years, and I finally visited it. My boyfriend and I along with his doggie were having a day out in Santa Cruz. I told him that we should visit this place so that we can swing on the beach. He was down for it, but once we found the way to get down to it--he said, "No way, I'm doing that." I *did* not let that stop me from going down there to experience the swing though. My boyfriend and his doggie stayed at the top of the cliff and watched me climbed down to the beach. Yes, it was pretty treacherous. Thank goodness there was a rope with knots to hold onto. Otherwise, I don't think I would be able to do it successfully without that lifesaver rope. Thank you so much to whoever secured that rope there! Also, I do want to point out I did this in a dress and flipflops?! Crazy right.. Then again.. I'm crazy, I do admit it. ;) There were a four gals and guys down there chilling. I asked them if there was another way to get in and out of here, but they confirm that that was the only way in and out. I got to swing on the swing and took some videos. The swing looked cool from the photos that I seen, but it doesn't swing well straight. It does swing sideways. Lol... It took me about 7 minutes to go down and about 4 minutes to climb back up. I know this because my boyfriend recorded me. Lol... I'm very grateful that I was determined to do this despite the company that I had didn't want to do it. Years ago I let someone that I was with who didn't want to do it influence me to also not do it when we visitied Alamere Falls so I won't let that happen anymore. If there is something I want to do, it's okay to do it alone when other people don't want to do it. That's on self-love, baby! There is two parking areas. We initially parked in the one right across the post office, but then we follow this group to the other one right next to it because it was closer. We walked across the railroad tracks and found the opening to the climb to the beach. I was sore for a few days afterwards in my legs from climbing the side of the cliff, but oh gosh... It was so worth it!

This is a beautiful, dog-friendly beach! The location is across from the Davenport Post Office,…read morewith a dirt parking area. The actual beach is pretty small, yet so picturesque! It features a rock pinnacle, an area of tidepools, and a cool cave! So, it is not a place for a long walk along the shore, but it is definitely worth seeing.

Engagement photo | By Luke Cunningham

Engagement Session | 1985Luke Photography

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Waterfall flowing out of cave

Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

4.6

(112 reviews)

9.9 mi

Incredible hike! However go early because parking is sort of difficult to find later in the day…read more The best time I find to go is early morning since it's cooler and the parking will be easier to find. Around 7-9 am. Super clear trails, beautiful plants and livestock that occasionally walk by. Fantastic hike and I will continue referring majority of my friends here!

Quite relaxing hike! I went with a couple friends for sunrise and there were great views !read more

Wildlife encountered during hike

Cows

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Waddell Beach

4.4

(30 reviews)

24.2 mi

I LOVE to take trips down Highway 1. Local day trips often just take me anywhere from Bodega Bay…read moreup north to Monterey down south, but most times just from the stretch of Pacifica to Santa Cruz. And when I cruise down leisurely down this glorious highway, I won't just gun the vehicle and go from destination to destination. I like to randomly stop at little towns, beaches, roadhouse eateries that's dotted along the way. There are so many beaches on highway 1. I'm still exploring around myself. Pulled in onto this beach as they had a big parking area on the cliffside. This is in-between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, super close to the road that you can take to go to Big Basin. This is not a lying around type of beach. It is very raw and very windy for some reason. Lots of seabirds on parts of the beach, lots of stranded seaweed and due to the wind, lots of white water surf. And a big attraction here actually is due to the surf and wind conditions. Lots of surfers and wind-surfers here that it'll catch your eye even from the highway. Wind surfers are these skilled and brave souls that go out in rough seawater with a parachute like apparatus connected to them, as so they can take flight and take leaps almost at bird level. And they are able to surf more waves without being pounded by rough waves, as they are able to jump from wave to wave via air/wind. Even tho it was too windy for me to sit out there for longer than 30 minutes, it was a blast watching these guys bounce and float around in what would otherwise be dangerous waters. I'm eventually going to knock out all the beaches from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay, and this one was a special one to knock out.

Such a beautiful beach! It was very windy and cold and I imagine it's like this all the time. But I…read morestill enjoyed my 2 mile walk along the beach. This place has bathrooms and parking. It's pretty big so I can't see it getting crowded.

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GrowFit - San Jose

4.7

(48 reviews)

6.9 mi

I have only taken my son here once but I have already signed him up to come back. I paid $120 for…read morethe day. It sounds like a lot but when I'm given the security of his safety and knowing throughout the day he is enjoying himself, that $ is well worth it. I was nervous having never even visited the place and only going off of another parents recommendation but the staff gave me direct communication as I continuously checked in (shout out to LuLu) and she provided me the comfort of knowing he's having fun and he told me he wasn't ready to come home until the last min of his day. He is excited to go again. He talked about the fun he had that days for several days after. I would def recommend trying it out even if it's just for one time. I'm sure your kid will talk you into coming again.

GrowFit seems to have a strong formula for highly active kids, and I can see why it is popular…read more However, my personal experience was disappointing due to concerns around supervision, overstimulation, and staff warmth. My son generally does best in more structured environments. This camp felt very busy, chaotic, and highly stimulating for him however he seemed to enjoy the activities very much. With a large group of children, I personally expect very active and engaged supervision, especially during free play. That part made me nervous as I saw on drop off no supervision while boys were playing soccer in my childs group. Ultimately, I made a decision to cut the camp short and move him to a another camp that blends sports and arts and had better student teacher ratios and just more a more personable manager in charge. Although GrowFit does not offer refunds, I still felt more comfortable choosing a calmer, environment. He is doing much better there, and I have less anxiety on saftey.

Summer camp sports fun for all kids ages 4-12!

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Flag Football at School Break Camp

Taste Buds Kitchen

4.5

(48 reviews)

2.2 mi

Family-owned & operated

Large group friendly

love this place! Belinda the manager is super professional kind and so good with the kids! my son…read morehas been attending a few camps and enjoys it immensely. camps are around 9-12pm and everything is so well organized and they know how to keep kids engaged!

I recently hosted a birthday party here, and unfortunately, the experience did not live up to our…read moreexpectations. For a venue that is more expensive than other options, the value simply isn't there. Here are the main issues we encountered: 1) Strict "No Outside Food" Policy vs. Actual Food Provided: Their website explicitly discourages outside food, stating, "As our parties include plenty of food for the kiddos... outside food is unnecessary and discouraged." Because of this, we trusted them and didn't bring extra snacks. However, the actual food took quite a long time to prepare, and the only snack provided in the meantime was a single small bowl of pretzels per table. The kids were absolutely starving. When one table finished theirs, a staff member brought out more pretzels seeing they were hungry--only for him to find out after that they were strictly limited to one bowl, and the employee simply hadn't known the rule. When the other table ran out they weren't allowed to get extra pretzels! 2) We paid an extra $37 for premixed lemonade (which tasted like a standard powder mix). The kids were restricted to just one small cup each. They were still thirsty afterward, but they were cut off from the lemonade and could only get tap water after that. 3) This is a cooking environment where the kids are constantly using their hands to handle food. I fully expected the very first step of the party would be to make sure the kids washed their hands. Shockingly, not once did the staff line the kids up or instruct them to wash their hands before they started preparing and touching the ingredients. 4) We wanted to have an ice cream cake and they were unwilling to let us borrow freezer space for a small cake, stating that they did not have room. We know other cooking venues allow this and allowed an even bigger sheet cake. So were surprised that this cooking venue wouldn't have space in the freezer for a small ice cream cake. It was just an inconvenience as we had to go get the cake during the party. 5) To top it off, the tip must be paid fully in advance.