This is a great gym! I retired about a year ago and signed up. Everyone is very nice, the equipment…read moreis great and it doesn't get too crowded. More importantly, my wife who never lifted weights before signed up with an amazing and wonderful trainer there named Tatum. Tatum is so knowledgeable and has such a calming demeanor. Additionally, after I started working out 4-5 times per week I began having issues with a range of different muscle and joint pains (basically I kept hurting myself). So I decided to sign up for sessions with Tatum myself, and she taught me a regimen of stretching and corrective exercises which has basically cured my issues. My wife and I both give Tatum the highest recommendation!

What a perfectly situated location for all the beautiful people of Newport Beach working out…read moreflexing their muscles. It's the epitome of the Southern California fitness scene. I like their cardio equipment upstairs especially the Precor ellipticals. They also have spinning classes and all sorts of fun cardio classes. I love burning calories before I have Nobu. The staff is very friendly and helpful in finding a plan for you.

I was a member here for about nine months, and unfortunately my experience became more…read moredisappointing over time. There were times I wasn't greeted by certain staff, and trainers would also bring clients into open areas I was already using and expect me to move without any notice or reservation. I also found the gender-segregated setup frustrating, especially since some of the better equipment is upstairs in the men's section. The gym is very clean, but the equipment is outdated and there are no security cameras on the gym floor. I raised concerns before leaving and didn't feel much was done to address them. Ultimately, I didn't feel comfortable continuing my membership.

I work in Newport Beach and we all know that traffic gets horrendous going anywhere in OC once it…read morehits 5pm. I was looking for a placfe to kill some time, but I found a home. The entire staff at NBAC is very welcoming and their gym has a numerous amount of amenities. The womens gym section is my favorite amenity of theirs. Well worth the price and experience of this gym!

I've been going here for a few months now, and I'm really seeing results. The trainers are super…read moreknowledgeable and push you to do your best, but they also listen to your body. It's a bit pricey, but worth it for the personalized attention. I feel stronger and more energetic!

What a surprise! After sitting on the couch the last few years and telling myself I don't like…read morepersonal trainers - Little did I know how it could change my perspective and attitude. My wife booked me an appointment against my better judgment and lo and behold I found something worthwhile. Exercise coach is a small intimate personalized workout that is tailored to exactly my abilities. It has also motivated me to do additional exercise on my own to compliment my new routine. I found the team of Coaches there to be just what I can tolerate - not trying to sell me additional items or pushing me in my abilities. I am 73 yrs old and thought I had passed the point of improvement to my body and mind - So glad I said Yes! Sincerely, Mark B.

This is the most beautiful Pilates studio I have ever been to by far. I was expecting it to be…read morebeautiful but it's even far more beautiful in person. Check in was easy and the front desk staff quickly gave me a run down on where the bathrooms and cubicles were. Every person gets a cubicle with a door to place their belongings! There was a towel placed on every reformer and they wipe down the machine for you after class!!! I've never been to a studio that does that for you, which is such a nice touch. My instructor was Ashlee and wow she was amazing. Her instructions are very clear and detailed. She made sure to demonstrate the moves and I really appreciate what a great job she did describing when to breathe, what muscles you should be working on, etc. It wasn't an easy class but I really enjoyed the challenge. Would definitely come back again. Parking: garage below or street parking

This Pilates studio is probably the most aesthetic one in Orange County, but besides aesthetic…read moreSolana is an amazing instructor. The facility is clean and they clean the studio after every class for you rather than the other studios who have you wipe down the machines yourself. You really do know everything is hygienic and ready for the next class always

I started coming here about a month ago, and I truly enjoyed the vibe…read more Pros: The light is low, so it helps us introverts. They have all the equipment you could need to work every part of the body. The trainers genuinely care and personalize the program to your needs. Plenty of parking. Lockers are available with a code. It's a get-in, workout, get-out gym. There are no people, just hugging machines or standing around. Everyone is usually doing something, and so it motivates me to keep working out. It's never so busy that it gets uncomfortable. I have seen people of all ages, body types, and abilities here. It is a good mix of healthy people. Cons: No showers yet (they are expanding to include showers and a sauna soon) Only two restrooms. (I have never had to wait to use one, but you never know). Overall, this gym is pretty well organized. They offer plenty of trainers of all genders. I believe they also do rehab and physical therapy. There also is someone that comes to do massages. Everyone I have seen here is pretty friendly and polite. I have been training with Laura, and in the past three weeks, she took me from 0 pull-ups to 20 chin-ups, 1:20 plank to 3:30, and 15 push-ups to 42 in 2mins, and my strength overall has increased. I totally recommend you check it out.

Onyx Athletica is hands down the best private gym in Orange County! Very CLEAN & professional! All…read moreof the trainers are so friendly & really care about their clients! It's SUPER aesthetically pleasing, with all black EVERYTHING & custom made machines! All of the trainers wipe down their machines after they use them (AMAZING!) . That is hard to come by, at gyms! The trainers are also so sweet & make you feel so welcomed! There's a water fountain & a vending machine with energy drinks, protein drinks & protein snacks, just Incase you forget yours. Love this because I'm always rushing out of the door! It also never gets super busy, like a commercial gym. So if you have gym anxiety, this is a great place to train! Love this gym if I could give it 100 stars, I would !

First time trying Barry's and the class itself was fine, although the speakers point directly…read moredownward so if you're in T-2 you'll be right under the blasting speakers. I took off two stars because it's not a very beginner friendly place. For my first class, they gave me a super quick rundown at the front desk (very chaotic behind the desk as well so I barely heard anything) and then pretty much left us to fend for ourselves during the class. We had no idea what to do in the class, just following others as best as we could, which ultimately wasted most of our first class.. The instructors are great though (I've only had the one) and if we could have kept up with instructions it would have been a great experience.

The two of us came here for our first class and it was a zoo. We checked in at the front desk and…read morewere told we were on standby, which was confusing since we were not on the waitlist or anything, and booked the class over 24 hours in advance. I told the employee that it was our first class and she said she knew, yet she did not give us any info about the class or equipment like she did for the people we were behind in line. We showed up 10 minutes early just to wait to be let in until 5-10 minutes AFTER the class had already started! No one gave us a rundown of what to expect or how to work the equipment. Pretty unprofessional. It was very hard to jump in as everyone was already working out and we had to maneuver in the very dark, crowded room. The workout benches and treadmills are extremely close together and they overfill the class to the point where it's difficult just to put your weights away. It's clear that they pack the class in as full as they possibly can just to make more money off each class. I've tried numerous other work out classes in OC, and this was the most packed I had ever seen a class. There was a line just to get out the door! Very uncomfortable and way too crammed. During the class, our instructor, Mackenzie, congratulated all of the first-timers and named a list of people, but somehow our names were missing from the list... very bizarre! Also, how come all the other first-timers were able to go in before the workout began, and me and my friend had to wait until 5 or 10 minutes after it had already started?? On top of all of that, the music was WAY TOO LOUD. You could barely hear what the instructor was saying at times. My ears were ringing after class. Barry's gave me Cycle Bar vibes which I did not like. After this odd and unpleasant experience, we will not be returning.

Update: 7/23/26…read more After a year at this gym. I've spoken to some of the team member - especially a person name Javier. I inform him my concerns, thoughts and recommendation. This gentlemen listen to me closely and heard what I said. The gym updated paper towels and chemicals to wipes. I see staff and cleaning crew helping out by keeping the gym clean. Sweat is being wiped down from the machine. Javier has updated me that they are looking to post signs as a respectful reminder for folks. I want to upgrade my 3 star to 5. Thank you for listening to me and taking initiate. Appreciate it. I will be keeping my membership on going with my wife.

I started out really loving this gym, it's always very clean and they have a wide variety of…read moreequipment, and it's a great price for everything they offer. However, this gym is very busy and with people who have questionable gym etiquette. You'll often see guys working out with their shirts off, saving 2 machines at once with their gym bag on one, and on their phone on the other, while flexing into their selfie sticks. It wouldn't be a big deal if this gym wasn't constantly busy, but it is. It doesn't matter what time of day you come, it's always full. Today, there was a hot pink Lamborghini parked in the handicap spot directly in front of the door. Really? I said something to the front desk, not to be a "Karen," but because there are indeed real disabled members that work out here. Oh... and it's uhhhh... illegal and just plain disrespectful. He shrugged his shoulders, and totally blew me off. Curl management could really improve on setting some etiquette rules for the members it's getting really out of hand.

F45 Newport is one of the best workout studios I've ever been to! The coaches are all so…read moreknowledgeable and friendly, every class is a great workout! The studio is centrally located to Newport and super convenient to get to. I look forward to every class I have scheduled there!

I started F45 a couple weeks ago and I love it! It is such an awesome environment and the coaches…read moreare great - especially Shawn! He always is very encouraging and positive!! I would recommend it to everyone!

I've been strength training with Ericka for six months and I've never felt stronger or better!…read more She has a deep understanding of strength building, the female body and how hormones play a role in fitness. On top of that, she makes every workout fun and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

The personal trainer is so knowledgeable and encouraging. The space is a lil' sanctuary even though…read morestrength was at the forefront of my experience!

I got 2 gift certificates to try this place out, so I brought a friend with me. We were really…read moreexcited to try something new and possibly find a new gym that we liked. Unfortunately, she lives in Long Beach and they wouldn't honor the gift certificate unless you live within a 10 mile radius. We were given the options of buying a day pass or sign up. After a bit of bickering back and forth, we decided to leave. The 12 may be a good gym - but it def left a sour taste in our mouths. It was def a bummer that we weren't able to try them out and test the ice plunge thing. Oh well.

This Gym ain't it small not clean out of date machines Go…read moresomewhere else save your money.