Coming back to the YMCA years after the pandemic, I was hoping for a good experience. Today was not…read moreone. When I went to renew my membership, the older woman at the front desk misgendered me. I corrected her quickly and then she went on to ask me questions about transgender identity. Not quite sure that your workplace is the place to ask me for a free education, but whatever. She is new and obviously doesn't know what she's doing and at the end of our conversation when I'm about to pay she starts misgendering me again. This is when I walked away. Y'all are not getting my 99$ a month plus a 150$ return fee (they said they didn't have the capacity to reduce or cancel the start rate unless I came back to speak to a manager on Monday.) The dude training her at the front seat was like a post in the mud and did not move to correct her even when he saw I was uncomfortable, he just kept moving scissors and junk around in the front desk as he stood by. I'm not going to pay so much for a gym that hires people with the intellect and personalities of wet noodles. No thanks! Planet Fitness looks like the better option in terms of cost. It's really sad because the staff at the YMCA Embarcadero were really diverse and cool about 6 years ago, I hope that hasn't changed. Either way, y'all aren't getting my money and this was a tremendous flop.

The Friendly Neighborhood Gym ! I do my necessary circuit…read morework here- cross train with Stair Climber and Rowing Machine too. And use the Letterman Pool by The Palace of Fine Arts. The Memberships here work at all the facilities in San Francisco. Not 5 Stars- due to space limitations - and it can get crowded. Would advise getting a Membership here !

Besides the hours open to "clients" (4 am til 11 pm, state of the art training equipment in a…read morespotless environment, the customer service is bar none the most professional, friendly, and accommodating service one could possibly imagine.

I love the Culture! It is a great resource for the Richmond and has everything a basic gym should…read morehave. I love the lifting platforms where the squat racks are, and I think they utilize the space well eventhough it does get cramped in some places. Parking can be challenging in this neighborhood and I do wish they had some sort of hip thrust machine - they may have added that since I moved out of the area (I'm not 100% sure). I will say the owners are so receptive to feedback, and I can literally see that they invest the money they make back into their business. They expanded to the upstairs to provide more space to warm up, lift, and stretch. They provided more weights, machines, bands, and mats. Also, I mentioned they should have hairbands for women in case they forget them, and literally the next time I showed up they had them. They also do offer a free day trial (not super common in SF), and the owners are very kind and insanely accommodating. I'm happy it's not just a personal training gym like other places in the city and I feel like they fr wanna give back to the community as the owner did advocate to get a stop sign in a high traffic area. The owners and operators are super friendly and accommodating, it fr gives family business vibes. I love supporting black owned and family operated businesses. Overall, worth checking out and supporting if you live nearby.

Great gym with knowledgeable coaches and good emphasis on functional training for sport and every…read moreday life

Honored to be part of this incredible community! Rory and Alana have built more than just a gym…read more It's a space where people of all fitness levels come together, cheer each other on, and somehow survive burpees with a smile. I took some time off and was welcomed back with open arms like I never left, which says everything about the culture here. The coaching is amazing, the programming meets you where you're at, and the support is unmatched. CrossFit can sound intimidating, but this place is one of the most welcoming, fun, and hype environments you'll ever find. Bumpin' music, endless encouragement, and struggle bussin together!

I've been working with Francisco for about 6 months. I am 14 months postpartum from my second child…read moreand wanted to return to feeling strong and confident in my body. Francisco has been wonderful. He is a very knowledgable trainer, who is also very thoughtful about the way he approaches each session. He balances being extremely personable with just the right amount of pressure and witty sarcasm to keep you motivated. I have consistently become stronger with every week and am starting to see physical results that I'm confident will maintain. I'll be back to give another in 6 months once I have more progress!

My husband and I signed up for weekly couple's training sessions with Francisco as part of our New…read moreYear activity. What we didn't realize was how much he would change our personal fitness life for the better. Francisco is not only knowledgeable and experienced as a trainer, but he is also a fun and engaging individual. He emphasizes challenging yourself, but taught us to recognize our limitations to avoid injuries. He reminded us that there are plenty other ways to target a muscle group rather than focusing on one specific exercise. We genuinely looked forward to our sessions with him. I now feel confident at the gym, thanks to Francisco. Whether you're a newbie to the fitness world or an experienced gym-goer, I would highly recommend Francisco.

I joined for a week when I was staying in the neighborhood visiting family. This gym is very…read morewelcoming. I am happy with the range and availability of equipment and facilities, especially what I needed to continue with exercises prescribed by my physical therapist. SHOUT OUT to Julian and Moses for their friendly and careful attention to signing me up for my membership and familiarizing me with the gym BONUS excellent location near cafés, restaurants, groceries TIP their week-long membership is a good deal; most gyms don't offer any temporary memberships

This is a great gym--the staff is very friendly, and it has all the equipment you need for a…read morequality workout. Also, there are plenty of classes included in the membership; it is easy to find something that works for you. I've been attending classes led by Ernest Lardizabal and Lizbeth Ellis, and they are both great coaches. They are enthusiastic and constantly vary their exercises, so you'll never feel bored. It doesn't matter if you're new to working out, either; they are flexible and always ready to make adjustments for your fitness level.

Locked out 2x in a week despite paying up. Complained and owner became petty and told me im…read moretrespassing and asked me to leave in the middle of a workout. Its all their fault because they fail repeatedly to deal with basic requests like updating a card on file, and repeatedly screw up on the computer system. The owner insists on not having staff and putting his personal number but he never is available and becomes irate if you "bother" him Gym is small and ill equipped. Very hot and smells bad. Never any staff there in case of problems like beings locked out. Cant get ahold of owner during normal business hours and constantly acts like he is being bothered if you report broken equipment or anything Fitness SF is better anyway. I was going to keep both but the owner of this gym doesn't reciprocate loyalty Go here if you wanna get locked out randomly and repeatedly and belittled for making perfectly reasonable complaints. Im sure he will reply here claiming i am the problem but fyi all i did was say "im sick of this" and i think anyone would be after repeatedly getting locked out despite paying $125 a month. i see people having issues with getting locked out basically every day. The owner is aware but choses to not staff his gym or switch software systems The floor uses foam tiles so when you try to wheel the benches around they become dislodged and jam and create hazards. The owner makes rash decisions like putting 100lb dumbbells on a rack not suitable for such heavy weights so they fall on your feet, he is too stubborn and gets overly defensive if you try to point out any issue, and tries to deflect (its always the members or the staffs fault, never takes responsibility or ownership)

Shady as fuck. I loved this gym for years until one day they tried accusing me of sharing my door…read morecode before promptly terminating my membership. All I got was one warning text filled with typos, followed by a notification that my membership had been deactivated. Just like that. I asked them if they made a mistake and tried to see if there was any explanation but some guy named Derrick on some ego trip kept telling me I was a thief and full of BS, which was not on my bingo card. Maybe pick another gym

I started at Punch King Fitness in September 2025, and it has been the best gym experience I've…read moreever had. The workouts are intense, structured, and incredibly effective. You leave tired, but energized -- with that feeling that the hardest part of your day is already over, and you're ready to handle whatever comes next. I recently upgraded to three days a week, and honestly, I wish I had started sooner. My strength has improved, my cardiovascular fitness is noticeably better, and my back pain is gone. Most importantly, I can play with my three-year-old son without worrying about not being able to keep up with him. That alone has been huge. My advice: start with at least two days a week and stick with it long enough to see the gains. You will. Punch King is tough, but it works -- and you won't regret it.

I've been coming here for years, and it's hands down one of the best workouts I've ever had. I even…read morecontinued training here during pregnancy and postpartum, and it helped me safely rebuild my strength. Every class is an hour, but they pack in cardio, strength training, and three rounds of boxing, so you leave feeling like you got an incredible full-body workout. King will definitely push you in the best way! What I love most is that the workouts are different every day. You're constantly working different muscle groups! Even ones you didn't know could be sore. It never gets boring, and you always leave feeling stronger.

No frills, no nonsense gym that has everything you need to get a good workout in…read more After moving back to San Francisco in the middle of last year I was looking for a gym that was more local/ in my neighborhood that I could walk to rather than taking public transit to another part of the city. That's when I came across the Sunset Gym this past December. I started my membership with a week long pass and eventually converted it to a monthly membership. (The payment for the week pass went into my first month of membership) Pricing wise this place is a very reasonable compared to the bigger chains (i.e Fitness SF), but admittedly you are also restricted to one location. For me though, that's not a problem as I wanted a neighborhood gym more than anything. The gym itself is great - it's old school (think OG Gold's Gym style). Downstairs has plenty of free weights and a good selection of machines. Upstairs has a dedicated Cardio area, a spot for stretching, as well as additional free-weights and an outdoor area. Staff I've interacted with so far have been wonderful. Very glad to have found a great gym close by to where I live

There is nothing like a local neighborhood gym, where everybody knows your name (just kidding, but…read moreyou all start to recognize each other if you are a morning, midday or evening gym-goer for sure), with friendly staff and equipment that may not be the latest and greatest, but it's familiar, it works, people take care of the machines and weights and wipe them down with the many spray bottles and paper towel stations, and there seems to be one of everything you could ever want. Definitely a transit-first or walk-from-your-home-type gym, 9th and Irving is not known for its parking (though it IS known for it's ever-present MTA carts zipping around). Love the towels, the multiple bathrooms and showers, the fans everywhere, and the small outdoor area on the second floor.

I've been training with Jess for several years now, following her as she's opened her own gym, and…read moreI couldn't be a happier client. She's very inquisitive about your life and fitness goals and is thoughtful about creating workouts that will help you achieve those goals. I'm sure all of Revel's offerings benefit from that thoughtfulness, from their classes to the other trainers that work there. Can't recommend Revel enough!

5 years ago I was a novice when it came to personal training and working out consistently. Jess,…read morethe founder of the Revel Training Club, was my first, and only, trainer and now I know what its like to build a strong foundation, focus on what is important to me and create a path to health that is achievable and sustainable. Jess is an incredible coach, trainer, friend and supporter. She makes me sweat and struggle while interspersing the workout with a joke and a laugh. You come away from workouts with a new found focus and a way to get more out of the week.

Harriet and this studio are absolutely wonderful! It feels amazing to be heard and believed when it…read morecomes to my chronic issues. Harriet has been nothing short of a godsend! I just began my gyrotonics journey and I can't wait to continue it with Harriet and this studio!

Nice little studio I would have never know it was there even though I walk by it almost every day…read more Harriet the owner was very sweet an she got me right into the program which is about 50 minutes. It's a sort of Pilates on a tower but not the tower I was imagining it's flat with pulleys etc. you work out your legs and arms a your whole body with different moves. This is a small class in the Richmond district on 21st Avenue. The class can only accommodate 4 people max so it's quite intimate setting. It's gyration and Pilates. Check her out