UPDATE: July, 2024 Let me tell you, C5 isn't your average…read moregym. Sure, they've got all the top-notch equipment you could want, but what really sets them apart is the personalized approach. They don't just throw you a generic workout plan and tell you to hit it. Emily, the owner, took the time to understand what I wanted to achieve, what motivated me, and what my limitations were. It felt like a real conversation, not just filling out a form. And it goes way beyond just the weights! We talked about nutrition, sleep, hydration, my whole lifestyle. Emily gave me a plan that fit into the real me, not some fantasy version that wouldn't last a week. But the best part? This feels like a true partnership. Emily made it clear she could be as detailed as I needed, but she'd also hold me accountable in a way that works for ME. It wasn't a one-size-fits-all approach - I saw them working with other clients in completely different ways. And let's talk about Emily, the owner. This isn't just a job for her, it's her passion, her calling. You can see it in the way she explains things, the genuine enthusiasm she brings, and the depth of knowledge she's willing to share. Not once did I feel like she was talking down to me, even when I was asking beginner questions. or when I had uncertainty from other fitness regimens that I've tried. If you're looking for a gym that truly cares about your individual journey, C5 is the place. It's clear they want to see you succeed, and they'll give you the tools and support to get there.

One of my traveling traditions is to visit a local box. Due to COVID, I messaged the staff to…read moredetermine if they were open for drop ins. Emily responded immediately and scheduled a time to drop in. The gym was very clean and adequately spaced. Both Chad and Emily were knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely recommend!

LOVE this gym, my trainer Randy is an excellent teacher. I…read morewould really like to see more cleaning of the facility, and shades on the windows - the sun is BLINDING!! Giving four stars, will upgrade to five if my suggestions are implemented!!

Justin is THE BEST personal trainer in the 805. Not only does he provide tailored workouts that…read morepushed me to my limits, but his nutrition advice was so refreshing to hear and easy to follow. I never feel overwhelmed or restricted (which is very important to me!!) He just provides practical guidance that fits my busy lifestyle. Highly recommend!

We stayed at the hotel across the parking lot and the fact that entry to the gym was included was a…read moredelightful surprise. This place is a real gym- not a hotel gym by any means. We went once during our stay and took advantage of the circuit and cardio machines. We would have liked to do more, but the classes didn't fit into our schedule. The only thing that wasn't very pleasant was the vibe. I got the impression that the people working there don't really enjoy hotel drop in guests. They weren't very welcoming.

I have lived most of my life in the Bay Area and have found an amazing gym upon moving to the…read morecentral coast. PBAC has an excellent weight training room. Though the club has swim pool, pickleball courts, racquetball courts, aerobic equipment room and countless instructor lead classes we have currently focused on weight training. The staff is knowledgeable, courteous... and always accommodating.... definitely worth trying out as you will not be disappointed!!

Custom Fit has created an amazing space for intentional fitness and strength goals. Eric is super…read moregenerous, kind and empowering. If you're looking for a gym to get (and stay) in shape and build a good community - this is it.

Eric is an amazing trainer who built a customized lifting routine for myself. I work as a sports…read moremassage therapist and my job is demanding. Before working out with Eric I didn't feel very strong. I reached out and told him what my goals were. He created a plan that has greatly improved my strength. I look forward to every session!

Emily is exceptional at coaching and assisting you to stay on track. She is great and staying up to…read moredate with her approach and knowledge. She translates her knowledge into an understandable approach that caters to me as an individual. Emily really empowers in how she works and supports her clients. She deserves beyond 5 stars! Thank you Emily!!!

In January of 2013 I retired after 35 years working in bookstore management. The free time allowed…read moreme to make my fitness my focus of that year. I lost 10 pounds on my own thru exercise and making good food choices. However, I know I needed more guidance and that's how I met Emily. I was told she was a great motivator and so I signed up for a 3 month commitment with her company. Emily's guidance has given me the tools to be a success in my goal: getting fit and losing weight. I have now lost 46 pounds, 3 dress sizes and am feeling fantastic. She taught me the toots for eating healthy and not just a diet! Emily's encouragement and guidance is the most important element in my journey of change and growth. She helps you find your own journey to wellness. I have learned through proper nutrition, one on one counseling session and the support of a true professional who truly cares. You know you deserve the best, Emily can help you get to your goals! I am happy to share my story with you. I wish you the best in your journey to health and fitness. A happy client, PJ

I have been overweight since I was about 5 years old, a combination of Asthma medicine and the…read morecondition itself limiting my exercise, I was always a chubby kid (and always made fun of by everyone for it.) I was over 200 pounds when I graduated high school. A few times I was able to drop some of that weight, only to gain it back again. A few years ago I started working with a trainer and lifting weights...that got me to my lowest weight ever as an adult, just in time for my wedding:) After the wedding I wanted to lose more and feel good about my body for the first time in my life. I thought running would be the perfect way to do that (all runners are skinny, right?) So I started running half marathons several times a year, and even trained and ran a full marathon. I got a little burned out on running, so I started doing triathlons...much more fun:) But, 3 years after I got married, my weight still fluctuated within 5 pounds of the day I got married! I couldn't believe all of the biking and running wasn't making any difference at all (except I was losing muscle I later found out). By the end of 2011 I had pretty much given up on ever being in better shape. I was working SO hard at working out and eating "clean" and it was making no difference. I figured I was just where my body wanted to be and I would need to learn to live with it. I had emailed Ruben on Sparkpeople.com a few times and followed his page and the amazing transformations that happened there and I wondered, hoped, he could do something for me. My husband was afraid for me to sign up with him because he knew how much was riding on success with Ruben. He was afraid I would become very depressed if this last effort did not yield any results...but I did it, and I was amazed at what I got. The food was better than I had ever eaten, and I could spend a couple of hours on Sunday cooking and bagging up every meal for the entire week and not have to think about it again! The workouts made me feel like I was cheating! Seriously, my workout times were half what they used to be...and so much less cardio...I have to admit I was a little scared...so much food, so little cardio... But the results have been amazing!!!!! In JUST 11 weeks (11 weeks that included Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas and would normally have resulted in a 5-10 pound gain) my personal results have been: * 13.2 pounds-GONE * 6% BF-GONE * A plateau I have been trying to break for 3 years- BUSTED * Lowest weight EVER as an adult, ACHIEVED (Last time I was at this weight: I was 11 years old (I looked it up this morning!)) * Took 3 minutes off my 5K run time (this is huge for me!) * Increased my bike speed 2 mph! * I can see my muscles! * All of my clothes are too big. And best of all I have a whole new outlook on who I CAN be:-) And all while eating more and better food than I have ever eaten (seriously) I cannot wait to see what the next 3 months will bring:-) Added bonus...my family eats the healthy food I cook from Ruben's meal plan...that in itself is a miracle and a HUGE testimonial to how good it is! Ruben, thank you for sharing your God-given talent with others. I am so thankful I finally made the leap and signed up with seriously the best trainer EVER.

If you are willing to put in the work, you can achieve results. FTBIYK offers a holistic approach…read moreto fitness. Ruben covers both nutrition and fitness in a no none sense matter of fact manner. The menu plan is amazing, I've never eaten so much fantastic food outside of a restaurant since signing up for the program. I never had a weight problem but was concerned about my overall aesthetics. I wanted my 20's body back and right now I'm on the path to getting there. I had marked results in only 30 days. If you want results and are willing to put in the work. FTBIK is the plan for you and it is worth every penny. I highly recommend the FTBIYK team!!!!!

Ay this might... jk, it IS the best gym I've ever been to…read more This gym has the vibe I'm looking for to get the sickest pump. Everything is clean and well organized! When I move over here, this is 100% gonna be my forever gym. Much love, Danny

Best gym in the area. They have multiple pieces of rare equipment that I love. If you are really…read moreinto fitness and live on the central coast this is the gym for you

Great studio with well trained instructors. I enjoyed a circuit class this morning with Annie. I'm…read morejust in town visiting, but I'll be back next visit!

I was recently visiting Avila Beach and dropped in on a group reformer class with Kristina…read moreDellegratta. Lucky for me the class was not full and I received Kristina's personal attention. The studio was clean, the equipment is new and Ardy personally came over and introduced herself to me. I have been doing Pilates for 3 times a week for the last 6 months at a very large and busy studio in San Diego. Kristina took the extra time to help me improve my form and to better understand how to use the exercises to more effectively engage my core muscle groups. She went the extra mile and helped me with some additional therapy exercises I can do at home for my plantar fasciitis. This studio has a great vibe and Kristina is awesome! I would definitely recommend this studio.

Hard for me to write this review because I want this place to stay a secret and love that it's not…read moreso busy. But because I also love Jennifer and Tony and think they're doing a great job running this place, I'm leaving this honest review . Best gym for lifting heavy in 5 cities area. Especially if you want someplace that feels safe, where the people are friendly, courteous, and I never have to wait to use equipment. They have 2 squat rack platforms, a smith machine, large dual cable pulley system, lots of dumbbells (go up to 100lbs) benches, boxes, not a lot of cardio equipment (boo cardio anyways...) 1 rower, 1 elliptical, 1 treadmill, and a large punching bag. They also have a few weight machines like lying leg curl, leg extension, leg press, hip thrust, and a chest press machine. (Would love a hack squat machine or hip abduction machine... ) Plenty of space for stretching or doing walking lunges. And a few personal trainers that you could get 1 on 1 sessions from if you're interested in that. love it here because there are a bunch of women that life heavy so it feels welcoming for women as well. In the evening there are a bunch of high schoolers and college kids that train here, and sometimes play death metal too loud (, I use noise canceling headphones) but it's rarely crowded The price is really reasonable too. Hope you (don't) join .

I love Misha's professionalism and her ways to create personal connections. Health is a mind body…read morecombo and she does a great job at offering her services & guidance in such ways. Going from backaches in second pregnancy to struggling to get myself to even do self care was possible with what all Central Core provides as part of their membership & services. Blessing in disguise are her short routinized pilates videos that make the "workout" habit a feasibility for rat race life I experience! She's also always available to answer any questions or concerns we as clients have when it comes to health! Availability, transparent communication, flexibility, accountability, guidance, recommendation, customization, variety & novelty.. all describe what Central Core offers!

Pismo Beach is known for a quiet beach town with great food, delicious food, and amazing views of…read morethe ocean. That is why I was shocked when I found another business in the area that rocks what they do, and a great value. This is Central Core! Central Core is hard to pin down exactly what they do (fitness studio, Pilates,group classes, etc?) as they offer so many unique classes. I met the owner & head trainer Misha. She is super passionate and knowledgeable in lots of aspects of training and getting the most out of your training time (super important). I decided to try the pilates class first. Pilates is the class that uses those cool glide type equipment and resistance straps. I have always wanted to try this, and glad I did. This class was lead by Misha. It was nice there was another man in the class and had another person who had done Pilates class before. The class really hit almost all the core body parts and enjoyed the WHOLE body experience. Misha tailored the exercises to each persons strengths and needs. Perfect class. I was sore and felt stronger all at the same time. With that positive experience I signed up for TRX (those cool yellow straps) and their pump and jump class (back to back classes, booya!). These were taught by Cameron another instructor here, and she was very helpful. She kept the class motivated and pushed us. I really liked both classes. The trx exercises really helped both isolate the muscles a good burn. I also appreciated that it helped give extra support for my knees while letting the exercises really work my muscles. The pump and jump is a modified Pilates class and switch off with weight training. I liked the Pilates jump and it really helped my focus on my legs and kept my knees strong. (Also fun to jump jump...) I really like the feel of the studio. Supportive staff that take the time to really care about us (the students) is just the start for an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend trying out a few classes (Pilates, trx), and see for yourself. What is your favorite class?