I started going to this gym by taking personal classes with Anthony. After a year of training with him, I built my confidence (and stamina) enough to sign up for Leo's strength and conditioning course. Five years later, I married Colin--a fellow iron warehouse weightlifter. Now we have a baby, and I'm trying to find time to get back to the gym. Even though we live in Castro Valley, we try to find time to go to Iron Warehouse because it's worth it for the community. Leo does an amazing job of uplifting people that want to get into shape--and stay in shape! Truly, he creates a community in this little garage gym. It's the kind of place where people wave hello to each other as they arrive. You get out what you put in. Get ready to sweat. :) read more

Great gym with all the equipment you'll ever need for powerlifting, weightlifting, or just strength and fitness in general.

This place is phenomenal! I'm doing personal training here with Michael Truong and this guy knows what he's doing. I was able to have a consultation with him to discuss my current abilities/limitations and my goals, and he designed a personalized program for me to achieve success. His credentials are on full display through his extensive knowledge on proper form, mechanics, and motion of the body. He is not intimidating, but will motivate you to give 110%. Also, his payment plans are reasonable and won't burn a hole in your wallet. Michael pushes me to be the best I can be and I have no doubt that with his support I will be able to exceed my goals. I am a big fan of the open layout here. I don't feel cramped at all and feel completely comfortable/confident with the space they provide. They also have an abundance of equipment/tools for you to not only accomplish your own fitness goals, but to explore new ones as well. There are plenty of amenities and programs they offer for your to explore; however, I have yet to experience them so my review is limited in that regard. Ultimately, this is is a wonderful facility to repeatedly lift heavy things and put them back down, and I recommend you come check it out. read more

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If you're looking for great 1:1 strength and endurance training connect with personal trainer Anthony Santos. The gym community is also pretty great. read more

Great space and equipment! $20 drop ins, lots of strongman, powerlifting, and Olympic weightlifting stuff and a nice corner with cables and dumbbells read more

I got a punch card here while I was temporarily in the Bay Area and it was definitely worth the drive from San José. The gym has everything you need for your oly lifts and accessories. Most importantly the lifters here were super nice and welcoming. Loved the weightlifting community here. Will definitely return if I'm ever back in the area. read more

I've made multiple attempts to get in contact with someone at this gym to start group classes. I keep being told someone will call me yet I never received a call. I think they choose not to take beginners in. Oh well, at least state that rather than string potential customers along. read more

I really can't recommend this gym enough. There's plenty of space to get your lifting in and the staff are very passionate about the activity. You get to workout like a Hollywood celebrity because they have everything you'll ever need to get in shape. They have tires to flip, sleds to push, and an army of barbells to lift. If you're tired of waiting for the squat rack to be vacated at 24 hour fitness, do yourself a favor and sign up for this gym. You WILL get your money's worth. read more

I'd like to take the time to give an update on my personal experience here at Niles Personal Fitness. I've continued to come to the Tues/Thurs circuit classes for over 2 months and it has helped me achieve some personal goals. I was in a weight loss competition at work, similar to the TV show Biggest Loser, in which I took first place thanks to the great workouts!!!! I lost a total of 31 lbs and 15% of my body weight (not to mention some extra cash in my pocket). I have also reached a weight that I thought to be impossible to reach, but happened almost effortlessly in great deal to these classes. I also go to a mainstream gym for my daily workouts about 2-3 times a week, but these classes just give me that extra edge I needed to help me reach my goals. Lastly, I want to mention the running group I joined through NPF on Saturday mornings. I have learned many skills and tips from professional runners that have given me an edge and has encouraged me to partake in my first marathon. I will continue to update my progress & post before & after pictures soon! read more

Iron Warehouse - Before & After Results. Lost 31 lbs and 15% of body weight!! - Trainers Near Me - Hayward, California

They continue to upgrade the equipment here. New additions include an SSB bar, reverse hyper, calibrated plates, about a dozen powerlifting bars, sandbags at multiple weights, more kettlebells than anyone ever needs, and a rogue yoke. There's also a bunch of cell tripods for those of us that form check. read more

Definitely my favorite place to workout when I'm preparing for a powerlifting meet. Plenty of space and weights for everybody to use. The people who regularly work out here, as well as the owner Scott, are super nice which makes for a good workout environment. Would definitely recommend coming to check out this gym! read more

This is one of more than a dozen parents who would like to thank Scott for providing there wonderful indoor facilities to our girls team. This is coming fromNewark Elite girls soccer team BLAZE F.C. The girls love the facilities because it provides them so much cover from the recent rain fall we been getting through the beginning of the year til march. Hope to see the girls group picture representing IRON WAREHOUSES FACILITIES. Also want to thank Coach Jose from Newark ELITE in finding and collaborating with Scott at IRON WAREHOUSE AND PROVIDING GIRLS WITH INTENSE SOCCER DRILLS. read more

I only give 3 stars to Scott. As an owner he seemed passionate at what he does. It's been so long that I have written a review until now why? Because this is a year I looked forward to real training and real results. It took me a while finding the right trainer and facility and you know the feeling when you "think" you found it? Well I thought I did. Don't get me wrong, if you've trained at a lot of gyms, Scott has done a fantastic job with this place. However!! Their trainer leo who I was looking forward to meeting and having the mentor ship and tutelage to work with since they state they work with all levels, is not! When I finally got a hold of Leo he asked for training videos of me as if I'm in the rogue classic or olympics. Yes I want to learn and that's why I came here. But if you only accept professionals, than you should state that. Other than that, beautiful facility. I really looked forward to giving locals business but I'm serious when I invest in myself especially when it comes to fitness. read more

I've been working out at Iron Warehouse for a couple of years. This new location is my favorite. It's spacious, very organized and clean, The staff has always been friendly and helpful. read more

Awesome facility with plenty of room and variety of equipment. Scott & Manny allowed our team to train here during the winter. Our team stayed in tip top condition during their off season. We joined a few months later & now am faithful to the Iron Warehouse. read more

I'm by far the pickiest powerlifter you can meet. I commute 30 minutes a day without traffic to come to this gym because it's that good. They have a full stack of 2000 plus lbs of competition plates and over 7 powerlifting specific power/deadlift bars and about 20-30 other bars/specialty bars. They have multiple platforms that are extremely well made and better than commercial platforms imo. The space is large and the lighting ideal for feeling open and upbeat in the gym. The atmosphere of lifters is very welcoming and positive. I'd honestly travel an hour for this gym if I had to. Imo it's the only east Bay Area gym of its standard and they're only just starting. The owner Scott has been super cool about buying more equipment as they grow and I couldn't be more appreciative. There are other "powerlifting/weightlifting" gyms near by but they're either very unwelcoming or not up to standard with equipment. This is the best gym in the bay as of right now, and I've been to them all. read more

i love this gym scott's very helpful! this is my home gym i would call it and although i relocated out of hayward to central coast area i still drive every saturday to participate in the strongman community that meets every saturday read more

I started going to Niles Personal Fitness back in November of 2011. Since then, I have had a very sporadic schedule due to work, so I'd say that I had been able to attend maybe 3 months of training sessions over 6+ months of time. During that period, I was still able to lose ~25 pounds, and feel much healthier overall. Scott and Manuel are really great at pushing you and changing up your routine without going into overkill mode. I've found that this approach works much better for me personally (seriously - I don't need to pay someone to yell at me when I can just get that from my mother, right?). In addition, they are very flexible with scheduling as long as you give them enough notice. I really enjoy the small-town, family atmosphere as well. It really helps you to focus on your own workout when you aren't in a huge gymnasium surrounded by a hundred other people. Unfortunately I am moving to Oakland and won't be able to continue with Niles Personal Fitness, but I would definitely recommend these guys to anyone looking for a personal trainer or just a small gym with all the right equipment. Great people and a great workout - highly recommended. read more

I joined NPF around the 1st of July. I train with Leanel and she's great! I love that you can get a personal trainer without it costing an arm and a leg. I love the running groups on Saturday mornings. They push you but it doesn't feel like they are too good to run with us slow people! read more

Niles Personal Fitness is a great place for people looking to get in shape and feel good. If you're looking for a place with that local family operated feeling, then you came to the right place. The friendly staff and trainers are all very knowledgeable to answering any of your fitness questions. I have been working with Manuel for the past couple months and I am already seeing results!!! If you wanna work on your conditioning they also have a running group every Saturday morning facilitated by Mary and Leanel. Overall I cannot express my gratitude to the Niles Personal Fitness family, they know how to make working out fun. read more

This gym is amazing it has everything you need a great place for anyone to train at manuel is very friendly and very knowledgable about fitness i love training here read more

This review is long overdue as I've been going here for over 6 months. Coming from a commercial gym, I was used to my gym sessions not always going smoothly. Waiting in line for squat racks, broken machines, messy dumbbell racks, etc. This is NOT the case at Iron Warehouse. My morning gym sessions are now as much mental therapy as they are physical exercise. The owners and staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. There are more places to squat than I've ever seen in one area, plenty of deadlift and weightlifting platforms, turf and outside areas, and a bunch of other equipment to keep you busy. read more

I love this gym. I was doing crossfit at another place but left looking for a fun place to workout. This is by far the cleanest gym, positive energy with happy members. I would recommend this to anyone starting off or have been training for years. All the trainers are very helpful, take time to listen to your needs and will work with you. read more

I love this gym. The one thing I really love about this gym is that they have a turf area. The staff is great, very friendly. You don't feel pressured when you are new. It's a very welcoming environment. The size of the gym is huge, so that is a big plus in my book. read more

Awesome place to train! Love the vibe, the owner, and their trainers and staff! I can't believe they were just in our backyard. Great place!! read more

As a law enforcement officer, I needed a gym that would help me stay in shape and gain muscle and strength for my job. This gym is more personal and Manuel Frizado the trainer is very knowledgeable. He knows what I need to train because of his experience as a trainer and United States Marine. Each session has been fun and pushed me farther than what I thought I would be able to lift. Great atmosphere and I recommend Niles Personal fitness for your training needs. Thank you and great work Manuel. read more

I highly recommend Niles Personal Fitness! My husband and I have been training with Manual for the last four weeks and have just signed up for four more. He is knowledgeable and patient but challenging. I love the small family atmosphere...much more welcoming than a big gym! read more