I think this will be the first review since they were closed from December 8 to December 22 for…read morerenovations. First off, this isn't my home gym. I only come to this one because of the location when I'm visiting family in the Bay Area. When you think of Sausalito, you think upscale, well-managed, personable, and impressionable. Not really the vibe I got at this Anytime Fitness center. You should have stayed closed until everything was cleaned up and ready for a grand re-opening. I came in the other night when it was pouring rain and, to be honest, I wasn't not really impressed with the new set-up compared to what it was before. When I first walked in, I was immediately met with the smell of sweat, some other funky stale odors, and just an overall feeling of cringe and ick. Let's just say I've been to better gyms that actually make a conscious effort to feel welcoming when you "badge in." The storage cubby area for personal items was overflowing with water bottles, sweaters/jackets, workout towels, and clothes balled up in the corner that have just been left there. Primary source of the smell, I think. No accountability, no apparent care for cleanliness. FAIL!!! A side office door with a "Redlight Sauna Therapy" sign next to it was off the hinges with boxes inside, in plain view, that I can only assume were left there from the recent renovation. Floor mats at the front entrance off to the side that weren't laid down and interconnected, just stacked one on top of the other. The color palette is bland and not energetic. Grey and White? Seriously? Stick with the primary brand and accent colors: Blurple, Purple, White, Red/Orange, and Green/Turquoise. You should know this! Where's the "Inspiration Wall Board" for members to write words of motivation for other members? The brick and mortar "Anytime Fitness" logo wall with supplements is also gone/missing. If this was meant to be a soft opening, you missed the mark entirely. I'm not Joey Swoll, but overall, I'd say "you need to do better." So what's changed, positively? There's a new gym set-up/floor plan from when I was here last year, 2024. The spin class / group training studio is no longer there and has been opened up to include 4 new squat racks, a cable pulley machine, and flat bench rack. On the other side, it's still very much the same with the mirrored wall and free weights as well as the purple turf training area with TRX bands and medicine balls. There are two new treadmills, I think. The track mat/belts feel a little flimsy and could use some tightening. The massage chair room is still there. 4 unisex restrooms, only one has a shower. I loved coming here before the renovation, but now, I'm not so sure. You have a lot to improve on and make better in order to make me ever reconsider coming back here.

This location has to be the most friendly, and well maintained gym in the area. I moved to the…read moreMarin area several months ago and have hopped around gym to gym paying for day passes to check out the facilities and this one, by far, has all of them beat in variety of equipment, friendliness of staff, and cleanliness, and they even have a red light recovery room and massage recovery room! Make sure to ask for Trevor if you have any questions at all, I cannot attest enough to his industry knowledge, his professionalism, and general positive vibe.

Ultimate Fitness has been a game changer for me as far as my fitness goals for turning around my…read moreosteoporosis. Diagnosed four years ago, I changed my diet and supplements and stepped up my exercise with walking and hiking. I was determined to turn my bone density around without medication. But two years into it, another DEXA scan and I wasn't doing enough, my osteoporosis got worse. I went to UFIT about 11 months ago, 2x a week, in addition to my walking, hiking, and nutrition refinement. I just got a new bone scan and my bone density is in the osteopenia range, not osteoporosis! This is a big win and I plan to keep progressing. My doctors now say no need for medication now. I highly recommend UFIT's program. Nina is great, as well as the other trainers. Their training is highly specialized, I have looked at other resources. Give Randy a call!

The loss of muscle mass and strength as we age is insidious. It happens so slowly that we often…read moredon't even notice it. As a younger man, I had always considered resistance training to be more closely related to narcissism rather than overall health. However, that all began to change when my wife started going to Ultimate Fitness in Mill Valley and encouraged by her progress, I decided to give it a try. I had "resisted" at first, feeling that my 20-year yoga practice and two-mile daily walk were sufficient to keep me in shape. However, I am now a true believer in proprietor Randy Green's 30-minute, twice weekly resistance training regimen at Ultimate Fitness on Miller Avenue. With the support and encouragement of Randy and my personal trainer, Victoria, the results speak for themselves. Despite numerous breaks for vacations, COVID-19, various medical setbacks, including the diagnosis and treatment for an extremely rare blood cancer and a total hip replacement, I'm much stronger and healthier at 78 than I was at 69. I'm lifting more than twice what I was on all the 12 resistance exercises I do; for example going from bicep curls with 10-pound dumbbells to 20 pounders. I've gone from weighing 180 pounds on my 6-foot frame to 163 pounds with 18% body fat, and I no longer feel tired all of the time. I can do 20 push-ups but I'm still working on that elusive pull-up; gonna nail that sucker before I turn 80 dag nab it! So if you have been wondering about doing something like this but have been "resistant" yourself, give Randy a call (415-380-8033). I strongly encourage you to give it a try; you won't be disappointed by the results.

Yelp is asking me what went well?Honestly~Everything at the studio goes well! I have an amazing…read morePilates trainer, usually I get to visit twice a week, 4 to 5 Group classes that work perfectly with my schedule. It's been with me through many sizes, many strengths, and a sliding scale of ability - the birth of a child. This studio has been able to go up and down with me. The pain in my body has dissipated - one session at a time. When this studio first opened, it gave me my life back, at my pace, my ability, my schedule. Cue the Core continues to give me and feed me what is welcomed and what is needed. I fear to share my personal trainers as I really don't wanna share her. But I am willing if you ask me directly. Needless to say, the women at Cue The Core are inclusive, loving and kind. There is someone for everyone. The studio is so amazing. We even have some men. Including my amazing husband. Who joined the studio a year after he saw the gift I was receiving. Thank you, Cue The Core, I love all of you. Thank you for being inclusive.

I have now been practicing pilates for oof 20 years with varying levels of investment and…read moremotivation. I think it's saying a lot that these teachers have kept me engaged and consistently attending for around 5 years. Firstly, I love the community of loyal followers they have amassed and I have best time seeing new faces in the studio as well. It's not like other studios where new people are made to feel like they are walking into a private sorority event. To this point, Cue the Core offers classes that vary in levels of difficult and experience. There are classes For beginners, advanced and everything in between. Importantly, I find I can jump into nearly any class as Karen and Wendy call out modifications for those who need/ want them ( mods that allow people to up the level of most moves). I find this flexibility opens up the availability of classes I can join. It's a welcoming place for people who are curious and want to try it out as well. Admittedly, I'm picky now since I've tried many different styles, different studios, and different teachers. I know what I like. Also My body has changed as I've aged, so my goals around exercise have changed. Karen , Wendy and the teachers they have brought on (shot out to Deborah, Gen and Susan) offer more than 50 minutes of awkwardly messing around on equipment. They each have deep knowledge and extensive training. A little of my journey with Karen and Wendy... When my goal was to work out without losing my pelvic floor, I felt safe with Wendy and Karen...they had my back. When I craved a more toned version of mom bod for summertime, despite back pain from spending 95% of my life picking crap up my kids left on the floor... guess who got me confident in a swimsuit? (Karen and Wendy in case you aren't following). Now, I am maybe the strongest I've been in years and feel good about how I look. My fitness focus is on continuing to grow lean muscle without risking injury. It's nearly full circle - I find myself prioritizing form and breath while maintaining strength and flexibility. Wendy is a master teacher with classical background knowledge and training. I trust her to push me without injuring me. Karen brings athleticism to my practice and even weights (which I would normally balk at). She is also a trained wellness coach who is clearly dedicated to bringing her deep knowledge base in that world to the studio. The studio itself has come a long way and reflects the breadth and depth of Karen and Wendy's interests. I mean, come on... they've got a Cadillac (if you know you know) , can pull out a ladder barrel for privates and have outfitted each reformer with towers!! Don't see that everyday ... and for those who are familiar, these added apparatuses add such diversity of content and muscle/ tendon target to a class. I had never even heard of Fit Springs (think Pilates using springs suspended from ceiling- ish) before they installed a whole room of them. Did I mention their main reformer room set up includes CHAIRS for each reformer?!?? My favorite class is currently a classical class where we move between the reformer, mat and chair. It's advanced and challenging and feels soo good to see not only my own progress but the progress of the women who get the pilates shakes through these classes with me... I mean, bring on Jackknife... Big Twist Teaser?!?? Pshhh been nailing that one for months. Any thing Inversions? Child's play. Ok... I'm mostly joking about feeling like I've mastered these moves... each milestone we reach, master teacher Wendy reminds us there are always ways of advancing most moves and she encourages us from a place of safety and confidence to step out of complacency -as ugly as it looks the first couple times through (we laugh A LOT). It's kind of magical... we shall see if I can pull off the Boomerang with even a modicum of grace by the end of fall. lol. Outside of classes, they've got a spectrum of offerings from speciality, pop up and themed class events ( Bubbles and Bounce- pilates with jump board and sparkling wine?... amazing combo!), to non- class but mind and community building offerings (Book club anyone?? So good!) and inspirational goodies ( the past few weeks have been fun with playful and healthful takes on a summertime favorite ... lemonade). I don't even like lemonade but on my way out of class yesterday, you can bet I happily sipped on the "bright and connected" combo I created from the menu and spread of add-ons (basil, rosemary, juicy strawberries, to name just 3 of about 10 offerings) Karen put out for people to try out.

Marin Heavy is a fantastic gym with a well-rounded approach to fitness…read moreThe program focuses on comprehensive strength training that enhances power and endurance. I participate in Programs that improved my speed and overall mobility. The Coaches helped me achieve my personal fitness goals, providing tailored support. Marin Heavy has an inclusive Membership. There are individuals of all ages and backgrounds, we make up a diverse community. I enjoy the work-outs that encourages participation and support. The positive training atmosphere is hard to find elsewhere. The Gym has a concentration on Olympic Weightlifting, a style and discipline gaining broad appeal across many athletic pursuits. Many of our athletes pursue competitive weightlifting and have earned National and International success.

My previous review was out of line and needed to be modified after I reread it. Not the intention I…read morewas trying to convey about the gym. I am wrong to make this about personal emotions and need to just state facts about the business. The gym is a bit small and tight knit, everybody is friendly. Jasha is the best. He's been doing this since he was a kid. 30 plus years of coaching under his belt. Clean equipment, water and ice available, sauna, all very nice. Can get a bit crowded on occasion. But that can lend itself to motivation. They also do a kids program, which I believe nobody else does here in Marin. Cool. Various programs with increasing benefits and coaching as the membership fee goes up, all very standard. Can get a key and come in on your own time if the morning or evening hours don't work for you, so that can be a good option. This gym is set up for competition, the programming is progressively set up to peak you on a certain day. They stress moving slow when beginning to prevent injuries and are very strict about techniques. Teaches proper form before just building brute muscle, so you can avoid injuries.

Full workout and guided routine/full stretching equipment - nice and supportive patrons and…read moreassociates - body inclusive and welcoming

I've been going to this Curves for a year now. PROs: The…read moreworkout is easy to fit into your day. The people are really friendly - both the employees and other people who go there. Once you get inside, is clean, bright and cheerful. CONs: The location is not the greatest, would prefer it was more central. Limited parking. Some of the machines which are supposed to measure your heart rate aren't working. In all, I like going there, it's an easy workout to fit in to my day, and it has made a difference. I especially notice it when I do yoga - my arms are much stronger and those planks and Down Dogs are easy now!

Best place to work out in Ross Valley, IMHO. I've been going here for about a year, after trying…read moreseveral other places in the area. It's a small boutique gym run by a really nice couple. It has everything you need for a great workout. Super clean. All kinds of great machines. Free weights all over the place. A couple of high end Peloton treadmills and bicycles. Red light stretching room. Sauna. Cold plunge. Never too crowded. Open all the time. Easy parking. Chris, the owner, is the nicest guy, and is a top trainer in the area. They have won a bunch of local awards. Highly recommend this place.

We found Vitality Code after a friend recommended the gym to us. After meeting with the owner…read moreChris, we loved the feel of a small boutique gym that had all the equipment we needed in addition to the Red-Light Therapy and an Infrared Sauna. We then decided to use him as our personal trainer, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. His in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and how each muscle works and is connected to another part has allowed us to progress in a way not to over strain our body yet push us to the limit every time we train with him. Since joining the gym over a year ago, he has added a cold plunge and a regular sauna. Chris is hands-on and is proud of the gym facility he has created. We have referred many friends to him, and everybody loves Chris.

I actually loved going to the Dailey method. The exercises were challenging and the teachers were…read morevery kind and patient. Some of them were really fun! I've always enjoyed a structured workout and this is what TDM gives you. But like any studio anywhere, there are always pros and cons. PROS: - Clean studios - friendly staff - there is a shower and a type of day care for kids - challenging exercises that can be modified. - free parking CONS: - there's only one shower and bathroom so it can get packed real quick. - the space (at least in Corte madera) is very small and tight. - they're not a lot of day care options available. - not as many classes as some would like, especially in the evenings. - not a very diverse clientele- but that's not the studios fault (at least I hope it's not) - parking is limited - VERY EXPENSIVE. And they are always finding ways to charge you extra. For example, there's a no show fee of $15/class. I get that they charge to encourage you to go to class because another person could've take your spot if you canceled but they don't actually have that many people going in at once. Every time I went in, there was always space. For unlimited bar classes, I believe it costs $179 but if you want to engage in unlimited cycling and barre classes, the price jumps to over $200. I understand that these classes aren't suppose to be cheap because you are paying for the instructors time and the studio space but yesh, that's quite steep, especially since it's not a Pilates studios that requires a specific machine or any at all. The introductory package (21 days of unlimited barre and cycling) cost $75! I think that's what I'm most put off by. They are still charging so much for someone just to try it out and they don't even give you the full month to try it out. I have decent job in the Bay Area that allows me to pay for that but I still don't want to throw down that much. I gave it a try but I don't think I'd be going back. I've seen a lot of other studios that make a greater commitment to their students health at a much lesser cost and I think I'll support those types of studio. For example, Red Dragon Yoga studios also costs over $100 (I think it's around $129) for unlimited studio use but they have an intro deal of $30 for unlimited yoga at any of their locations. They also (as far as I know) don't threaten students with extra costs if they suddenly can't show up. Again, there are pros and cons to everything so I'd recommend trying at least once, that is if you want to spend money here.

Been going to TDM for years - here, Novato and Fairfax. It's the most intelligent, inspiring, hard…read more(in good ways) exercise class I have found. I've learned about the small muscles in my back and shoulders, work my abs, quads, arms, all of which help me in all other exercise - bike, climbing, TRX, yoga - and with my posture at work. Each studio has their own personality just like their communities. I've done years of Bikram, many yoga, pilates, TRX and other classes around the county. I always come back to TDM and love it here. I feel so much better even though I may be sore. The teachers have been mostly fabulous! Yes, they've known their clients for years so it can get a bit chatty but they always come back and focus. Last note: I didn't really discover the value of it fully till I did a 30 day thing and went to 18 classes. Then I found out how hard it REALLY was once I started to learn the right muscles and posture!

I've been a regular TJ's Legend for 3 years now. The Corte Madera gym is well equipped and staffed…read more TJ is around every day and constantly working on the programs facilities and staffing classes. There's programs for all age groups and training targets. The trainers rotate so its a pretty tight group. Note that he changed the name to "Gym and Social Club". Friendly people and clients makes this place stand out. I feel like combined the people, equipment and trainers provide an environment where my progress has been consistent and positive. When I had my left knee replaced, the programs changed and withe the trainers help, I was back to bormal in a couple of months. Its a great feeling to be regularly working ourt with people I know supporting me in an endeavor that makes me a stronger healthier and happier individual. Its all down to Tj who created and supports this world where I'm happy to go and work out.

I recently joined TJs gym about a month ago, after 1 year of doing crossfit at another gym. For one…read morething the location of the new Mill Valley gym couldn't be easier for me. .. but with that aside, this place is really super cool. Coaches- The coaches here are amazingly good at what they do. Marcus (one of the owners) has a knowledge and passion for fitness that is great to be around, and even a bit contagious, I feel very safe and comfortable that I'm"m in good hands with the coaches here. They're all MORE then just Crossfit certified, but all have extensive backgrounds in fitness, sports, anatomy and coaching. Which is a big thing for me, b/c with all the heavy lifting going on paired with the competitive atmosphere that a WOD can create, it's important to have someone 'watch your back'. The gym-.. first of all, you won't find a crossfit gym with state of the art equipment (which I love!) but it's got EVERYTHING needed to modify any movement or for a heavy weight champ or pro athlete to train daily. Everything you could possible need is there. I like the 'cage' (I believe it's called) for pull ups, racks, dips.. There's tons of space, and decent ventilation.. everything is very organized too :-) The Classes- There aren't that many classes.. but it's OK. There's about 4 a day, first @ 5:45AM, last at 6PM... There have been classes Mon thru Sat, but they're starting a Sunday class too which I'm stoked about!! The times there are classes works really well for my schedule. I'd guess about a dozen people is the average of the classes I've been to. The WODs are very intense, classes are 60 minutes.. The warm-up is quick and effective and a majority of the 60 minutes is pretty much nonstop. Pricing - reasonable, a little more then some of the other CF gyms around, but less then most of the others. For the quality of the class, equipment, & coaching it's a great deal! .. Plus you can go to any of the 4 locations. You're not locked into the gym you sign up at. I'm surprised this is the first review! ... ... anyway, hope it was helpful!!