As a long-standing member of Oakwood, I am continually drawn back by the exceptional dance…read moreinstructors who enrich our community. Among them, Carah Hering stands out as my all-time favorite fitness instructor. She imparts her expertise in Line Dancing, ZUMBA, Aqua-ZUMBA, and Cardio Dance, fostering a sense of community that transcends the club. Carah helps coordinate dance parties and trips throughout the year, she also encourages the celebration of birthdays and other life milestones in a unique and memorable manner. These events provide an unparalleled opportunity for camaraderie and shared experiences. Recently, I underwent hip replacement surgery, and Carah's classes served as my greatest motivation to heal and resume dancing with my Oakwood Dance Sisters. If you are passionate about dance or eager to explore this art form, I wholeheartedly recommend all the dance classes offered at the Oakwood Athletic Club.

Love this gym! The pool is the perfect temperature, the showers are immaculate, the wet and dry…read moresaunas relaxing, the fitness classes intense, but fun, and the machines are state-of-the-art. The staff at the front desk, make it a point to memorize your name, amazing, so check-in is very easy highly recommend!

Holy moly, what an amazing facility and workout! FitLab has been around for several months, but…read moreI've only heard about it recently through ClassPass. With zero ratings / new on ClassPass, I decided to sign up to try it out anyways, and it's one of the best decisions I've made this year. Coincidently enough, one of my former fave OTF coach worked out here, so more of a reason to try FitLab! I signed up for their Hybrid Engine class (HYDOX / DEKA training, etc.) for Monday 6AM, but I wanted to see the facility before a full on class so I wouldn't feel as lost, so I then signed up for "open gym" the day prior. Got there a few mins before it started, and I met Coach/Trainer Larry. He was superb! Larry gave us a nice tour around the facility and described the various machines and stations. He also showed us the amenities- bar, sauna, cold plunge. Amazing! He gave us a nice workout that day as well, focusing on DEKA and we utilized a lot of the stuff- rowing machine, air bike, dumbbells, ski erg, weighted balls, ski pulls/pushes, and more. We also did some body weighted exercises and stretches, as well as some outdoor run up and down the hill. After the workout, he showed us some other stations, more focused on Spartan races. Wow, so strong and inspirational! I had an amazing intro, and was looking forward to the actual class the next morning. Next morning quickly approached, and I was ready for the workout! It was the Hybrid Engine workout, and we did a warmup, then we were divided into groups and were told which stations to rotate around. Nice HIIT style workout focusing on items re HYROX and DEKA. We did some of the machines, some farmer carries, RAM burpees, med ball throws, sandbags, and more. Great intro to a lot of the exercises, and I really enjoyed it. Ended the workout with some dynamic stretching, and I tried the sauna and cold plunge for the first time in my life. Full facilities- locker room, showers, toilets, etc. Shared, which is fine by me. Looking forward to signing up for more classes!

Love FitLab! Pro quality equipment, indoor/outdoor is awesome, great trainers and a killer workout…read more It's been great getting the 6:00 DEKA/Hyrox crew going. Excited to see FitLab grow the Hybrid Fitness community in Lafayette!

I had a really great experience at Life Time in Walnut Creek last week. I accidentally left my mini…read morebackpack at the gym on Tuesday. I spent the next two days looking for it and asking multiple employees if they had seen it, but unfortunately, I had no luck. On Thursday night, I went back again, and Maria, one of the supervisors, was incredibly helpful and was able to find my backpack for me. I really appreciate her taking the time to help me and making sure I got it back. I also have to mention how incredibly clean the women's locker room always is, especially when Maria is working. You can tell she really cares about keeping everything nice. Thank you, Maria, for being so helpful and for taking such great care of the members! It really makes a difference.

My parents were considering making Life Time Fitness their new gym so I went with them to check it…read moreout. After our interaction with front desk, the people who sit there could not be more unfriendly towards us and for no reason. My parents are much older and we were nothing but kind to them. They decided to take their money elsewhere.

This gym does what it needs to do. Each membership comes with its own perks. The lockers are easy…read moreto use- you don't need your own lock, as you can input your own code to lock and unlock it. Friendly staff, and members.

The group of employees taking up machines in the evening while they watch another employee workout…read morehas largely been fixed. Of course it's great gym staff uses the gym so they can identify problems with equipment etc. The massage therapist here are amazing. Johnny does a great job of identifying issues and helping them. I do wish they wouldn't play the music so loud. It's often blaring. Almost everyone listens to their own music with ear pods or whatever. The music the gym plays can often be so loud I can't hear my own music directly in my ears. Using noise cancellation at a gym can be dangerous as you want to be aware of your surroundings.

Personal Trainer Katie has been helping me for 6 months. I have lost 40 lbs since. She established…read morea fitness plan for lifestyle change and helped critique my eating habits. She's easy to contact and answers my messages quickly. She has the tools, just commit to doing the work and you'll see great results. Realizing it's not a diet, but a lifestyle change takes some time. It gets easier about after 3 months. There is an escalation of the workout plan. I'm a heavier dude and concerned about my knees. Doing squats and deadlifts are two of the most important exercises for generating testosterone and solidifying your frame. For example, she started me out with just the bar and I gradually got up to maxing out at 315 lbs for the first time. My motivation is to walk on the beach with my shirt off and get down to 10% body fat. I was honest with her what I wanted and I'll keep up the hard work.

20 years ago I purchased a lifetime membership where the salesperson and the contract guaranteed…read morethat I would be able to pay a lot up front and then a low annual fee. The original gym I signed up with was closed (Walnut Creek). I have gone to probably one hundred 24 hour fitnesses around the country. Now for the first time in 20 years they did not let me in the club in Moraga without paying a $120 club fee. Do not trust salespeople and 24 hour fitness contracts.

My experience at Orinda's Anytime Fitness continues to be outstanding in every possible way!…read more Renee has assembled a wonderful team who always greet me and make me feel like a valued gym member! I recently participated in Joti's "group boxing class" which exceeded my expectations. Even though I was the only woman in the class, I loved getting helpful tips from Joti as well from the male participants (in particular, Tom, Nick & Jonnie)! Joti made me feel right at ease! Like many of his Af counterparts, Joti is the "full package." He has flawless people skills, he is very knowledgeable about boxing, and he has a way of making the class a very positive learning experience -both for those who have prior boxing experience, and those (like me) with no prior boxing experience. I so enjoyed Joti's boxing class and I look forward to enrolling again very soon! In my opinion, what makes Renee's team so outstanding is the understanding that what separates the top performers (like AF) from the competition is a strong "relationship orientation" versus a "transactional approach!". Renee's wonderful team exemplifies this "relationship" orientation each & every day: Katee, traing mgr and Siobhan are very knowledgeable and are always upbeat & available for questions. Joti, Jonnie (sp?) and Antoine (all fairly new) also have flawless people skills, are equally knowledgeable and greet me every day; Jonnie and I have had multiple conversations about a healthy lifestyle as to diet & exercise, and Jonnie recently introduced me to Arnold Schwarzenegger's online newsletter which addresses the importance of a healthy lifestyle (many thx Jonnie!!). Last but not least, Stephen is also very knowledgeable and a pleasure to engage; Like his brother, Gershon, Gersavick (sp?) is extremely personable, he greets me every day AND he plays the best Michael Jackson tunes to work out to! The gym is always pristine- from the bathrooms, to the main gym floor and studio. The gym equipment is also well-maintained. Renee, thank you for assembling an outstanding team and for all that you do!!! Many thanks, Elizabeth

Always open 24 ours. Very helpful and welcoming staff. Very good group as well as private training…read moreclasses. private training ailored to meet individual goals. Group training recognizing strengths and limitations of class members and exercise modifications done. Warm and friendly environment. Machines are well maintained

This is such an amazing gym. I'm new to CrossFit and wanted to try something else for the first…read moretime. I was extremely nervous but every single coach welcomed me with open arms and was amazing. Not only were they extremely patient with me. They actually take the time to properly warm up and how to perform each movement. The entire gym is like its own small family and community. Everyone knows each other and takes the time to introduce themselves to every newcomer. This gym is like a second home and I highly recommend this gym to anyone that wants to improve overall health, have fun, and meet the nicest people ever. Doesn't matter on fitness, this gym welcomes all levels and tailors to everyone. Too long didn't read? Come sign up. You won't regret it.

I've been working with Coach Dan since last May, and the results have been incredible. I started at…read more142lbs and am now at 130lb, but the weight loss is only part of the story. I've achieved a total body recomposition--losing 9.7% body fat and gaining lean muscle--all while consistently hitting the gym 4x a week. ​Coming in as someone completely new to CrossFit, I was a bit nervous, but Coach Dan and all the other coaches and members are so nice and welcoming. It truly feels like a supportive community. ​The biggest shift for me was my nutrition. Before starting, I wasn't eating enough calories or the right macros, which left me feeling bloated and sluggish. Since starting this nutrition journey, I've learned how to fuel my body properly. I'm actually consuming more calories now, but doing it the right way has completely changed how I feel. ​I've been on several vacations since starting and was able to enjoy myself without worrying about putting the weight back on. This nutrition plan is truly about balance. The best part? The clothes that didn't fit me for the longest time have finally moved to the front of my closet, and I feel so much more confident in my body. I have more energy and strength than ever before, and I can't recommend Coach Dan enough!"

I've taken Lagree classes at both CBFit locations, and I definitely prefer the instructors at…read moreWalnut Creek, especially Aneesa! She's incredibly welcoming, always introduces herself, and makes sure newcomers get the rundown and any assistance they need. Her classes are great for all levels, with plenty of modifications and options to challenge yourself. I also love her playlists and teaching style. Highly recommend taking her class!

I signed up for an introductory class, super easy via there app, it was $20. I got there about…read more20min early and was able to find a spot in the lot. Ya'll this place will get you in shape in no time. I tried the Lagree class. The instructor was so nice and allowed me to switch over from the Climb x Boot Camp class when I showed up. I was also able to purchase a pair of grippy socks onsite for about $10. The music was good, the lingo will take sometime to learn, but I appreciated the instructor coaching me and helping to position me in the right position, and gave me words of encouragement. There was only 7-8 ppl in the class so I wonder what it's like when it's full. I appreciated the work out bc it challenged me to push myself just a bit more. I had a good sweat and worked my upper body to the point where my arms were going to give out on me, half way through but I kept pushing just a little more. I appreciated that there was no pushy sales person trying to get me to purchase a membership. Now I can give it sometime and a proper think. Everyone was pleasant and professional from the staff to the members in the room. Nicolette was subbing from Danville and she was a great instructor. Provided me with a quick history about how Lagree was established. I definitely hope to come back and try the climber/boot camp class.

The gym Isnt that bad its pretty clean but machines are clearly not well maintained, The smith…read moremachine doesn't go all the way down, the equipment seems old overall.

I really like to join but the contact person Alana not interested in me signing up as I want to…read moreuse the special promo that they advertised to sign up. Multiple calls and texts and barely responded to get my business. I like that it is 24/7 and small place and not crowded? when I came by to visit visit thru another member that let me in, door is lock and can only get thru with members key. I have 2 other gym membership but they are very crowded, lots of young population that sits on the equipment with their phone and not even working out, when I saw Snap fitness I think it will be different , won't be crowded as the place does not look like for young population, very private and quiet but the problem is the management , they're not interested on new customers. I hope the owner reads this as I'm really disappointed on how it went thru for me. Or maybe it was the owner Alana , she does not answer the phone , but request text and barely answers I felt like the text We're pre recorded messages.

Great trainers and Tia is amazing! Highly recommend if you wanna up your fitness game or just…read morestarting on your journey.

I have been training with Tia for a while now. She is so knowledgeable about muscles and the bodies…read moremovement. She has a medical background that helps when she is training specific body areas. She is all about correct form and pushing you to achieve your goals. She will never let you quit. She listens and motivates. Tia is a great personal trainer.