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    5.0 (1 review)
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    Mint Condition Fitness

    Mint Condition Fitness

    4.8(96 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    Mint Condition is the greatest. all the exercises are "age appropriate"…read more Jennie is the greatest. the facilities are open and clean. all the employees are welcoming and helpful.

    I joined Mint four months ago, and I honestly did not expect to become this excited about lifting…read moreheavy things. I'm in my 50s and, like a lot of women around here, I've done my share of Pilates, walking, and other workouts that are great, but I was ready for something that would actually challenge me and help me get stronger. Enter Kyle. In just four months, I've gone from a 65-lb trap-bar lift to 135 lbs, progressed through the TRX row holds, hit a 75-second plank, and reached the Purple Kung Fu Panda level of overall fitness. I didn't even know to put that on my fitness goals list four months ago, but here we are. Kyle is a fantastic trainer. He knows exactly how much to push me, pays close attention to form, and somehow manages to make workouts that are HARD actually fun. He celebrates the wins, holds me accountable, and is incredibly encouraging. I genuinely look forward to my twice-weekly workouts! I also love that Mint is about much more than just sweating for an hour. The body composition assessments let you actually see changes in things like muscle and body fat over time, which is incredibly motivating. The small group training sessions with up to 2 other people are fun and social, as well. If you're a woman in your 50s who feels like you're in a workout rut - especially if your options seem to be Pilates and pickleball (both of which I enjoy!) - I would absolutely give Mint a try. You don't have to be a hardcore gym person. You can start wherever you are, and the trainers meet you there and help you get stronger. Four months in, I'm stronger, more confident, and having way more fun working out than I expected. And apparently, I'm also a Purple Kung Fu Panda. Highly recommend Mint and Kyle!

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    Mint Condition Fitness - Personal training in Los Gatos that teaches you the right exercises and the right way to move so that you don't hurt yourself!

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    SPENGA - Here's to celebrating Chloie, this incredible achievement, and the next 1,500! We couldn't do this without you!

    SPENGA

    4.5(80 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    I am one of the Los Gatos Spenga's founding members. I've been going here over four years and…read morerecently celebrated my 500th session. This means that this review is about three and a half years late. I first joined Spenga from a gym that did a lot of HIT workouts. The workouts were decent, but there was never time given to cool down and stretching. I heard about the new Spenga opening up in LG and was immediately interested due to the yoga. Spenga is a whole body work out-- spin/strength/yoga (20 minutes of each in an hour long session). If you have never done the Spenga work out-- it is HARD. Every single time. Because as you get stronger and stronger, your "sweet spot" (power output on the bike) gets higher and you are encouraged to lift heavier weights and do stronger yoga poses. The combination of spin/strength/yoga goes by quickly, especially as there's so much you have to pay attention to. But the reason I have stayed so long at Spenga is the instructors and the community. Some instructors (Marina) have been there from the start. She recently celebrated her 2000 session. Chloie-- also an OG-- celebrated her 1500 session. Having the same instructors mean they get to know you personally (which is a double-edge sword-- they will push you to work harder!!) One of the co-owners, Dan, is a regular-- he is often at the front desk or taking a class with us. The instructors and the front desk team make you feel welcomed. You are greeted by name (unlike other studios I've attended where they work hard to ignore you), and the instructors even ask you to introduce yourself to your neighbor in the work out. As I take classes at the same time every day, I get to know the other people in the class. We cheer each other on, especially during the tough workouts. There are lots of celebration moments-- check out Spengalg's instagram accounts to see pics of the clients hitting major milestones, working on their birthday, etc. Spenga attracts all kinds of people. It's a workout that has something for everyone. Whether you are looking to get back in shape, get into a shape you have never been, or wanting variety from your current routine, I'd recommend giving Spenga a visit!

    I initially chose Spanga as a substitute class in addition to my Pilates and cardio. I had really…read morehigh hopes, thinking a 60-minute class combining spinning, strength, and yoga was a great concept and a well-diversified combination. After taking the initial trial class, I decided to buy a 10-class package to really try it out. Unfortunately, after taking a few more classes, I found myself really disliking it. The studio itself is really nice, and the staff is very kind. The spinning and yoga portions are pretty standard and totally fine. What I really dislike is the strength portion (the resistance and weight training part). It is held in an open setting with a maximum of 26 spots. The instructor gives a set of exercises and then lets members work at their own pace with their own selected weights. I found it not only very messy and unorganized, but also lacking in discipline and correction. Proper posture and choosing the right weights are extremely important in weight training. With 26 students doing their own thing, everybody is trying, but many have incorrect posture. This makes it ineffective and prone to injuries. Almost no corrections were given by the instructor. There are a couple of small TVs on the wall showing demonstrations of the assigned exercises, but they are quite small, and sometimes what is shown on screen differs from what the instructor demoed. There is another 60-minute class called Reps, which is pretty much pure strength and weight training. I took that class twice and had the exact same experience: it was messy, unorganized, and lacked discipline and form correction. One of the rap classes I took had 2 stripper-type ladies wore high heels dancing in the class. I think it was meant to boost everyone's morale... maybe ? but it totally weirded me out. Seeing 2 of them wearing tights and skimpy clothes, shaking their butt and booty, just looked weird and inappropriate to me. It totally weirded me out. If someone is already highly experienced in weight training and knows what they are doing, maybe this class works for them. But for the general public, based on what I saw, about 80% of the people have form problems. In some ways, this kind of setting defeats the purpose and can do more harm than good.I really want to use up the classes I bought. But every time I think about going, I feel resistant. Right now, these leftover classes are just going to be a waste of money for me.

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    SPENGA - Congratulations, Heather! Keep up the incredible work. We can't wait to see you back on the bike, on the floor, and on your mat very soon!

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    Congratulations, Heather! Keep up the incredible work. We can't wait to see you back on the bike, on the floor, and on your mat very soon!

    Pure Barre

    Pure Barre

    4.2(87 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    ANOTHER UPDATE: The studio basically reached out to Wellhub who sent me a policy. It didn't rectify…read moreanything or improve my horrible experience in any way, shape, or form. I still have vivid imagery of the instructor rudely saying I'm too late and shutting the door in my face. And calling various Googled numbers in the parking lot despite them saying they don't have a record of it. So I'm not sure what they are doing exactly to resolve the situation. UPDATE: They had the audacity to ask me to retract my Yelp review after sharing some random policy they should have shared with me beforehand. pure barre has been a dying institution for years now (which is why I'm guessing there were 18 slots left when I signed up the night before and why they're trying to fill slots). The passive aggressive attitude of the instructor and poor management response really doesn't help that. I don't recommend anyone go here especially when barre3, la barre, and barre method are all right there. Came for a 6:30am class and no one picked up when I tried to ask for directions. Difficult location to find and instructor turned me away. Definitely don't recommend!

    I absolutely love love love Maile and all the wonderful instructors at this studio! It's such an…read moreuplifting and empowering community. I started my journey almost two years ago (will be come May 2026) and have loved it ever since :) I went from weight lifting every day to now PB all day everyday. It's kept me in such great shape and even now in my last trimester of pregnancy, I'm still going strong!!!

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    Outside! You go down the stairs to find the studio.

    The Club at Los Gatos - Welcome to The Club at Los Gatos!

    The Club at Los Gatos

    4.2(81 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    I came here years ago before they redid it and it's worth a $50 day pass to enjoy all of the…read moreamenities. They are located in Los Gatos next to Los Gatos HS. I enjoyed my afternoon here and got a lot of steps on the treadmill and elliptical then I did a solid hour of weight machines.

    UPDATE TO MY previous 5 STAR REVIEW. Had a really…read moredisappointing experience with coach Karina. I was 2 minutes late to class because I had to drop my baby off at the Kids Club after my husband unexpectedly couldn't watch her. My friend was already in class and had even put my towel and water bottle on the spot I had saved. When I arrived, just 2 minutes later, someone else was already using my spot. My friend told Karina I was literally one minute away, but Karina told someone from the waitlist to take my spot anyway. When I arrived and asked what happened, she told me, "If you're not here by the start time, I give your spot away." I'm sorry, but is there no grace period at all? I pay $670/month for myself, my husband, and my child, and I've never experienced a gym that wouldn't allow even a few minutes of grace. I've trained at many different places, and 5 minutes is usually the minimum. What made this experience even worse was Karina's attitude. She was extremely unfriendly and unwelcoming, not only toward me but also toward my friend. Im pretty sure the class wasn't even full and there was some unregistered participants. Most of the coaches at this gym are absolutely wonderful, kind, and welcoming, and I'm there almost every day for Body Shop. I have absolutely no interest in taking another class with Karina. This was completely unacceptable and honestly left a really bad impression.

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    Pilates Suite - Pilates Suite

    Pilates Suite

    5.0(26 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    I wholeheartedly give Grace, the owner and manager at Pilates Suite, five bright shining stars. I…read morehave been training with Grace for six months. It is important that I cultivate the Pilates Habit! as I have some fragile bones in my hip, an issue with balance, and for sure poor posture from fifteen years of writing at my computer. I am now conscious of my posture while at the computer, practice expanding my breathing most every day and squeeze my core muscles when I am walking. I find Grace in be a daily presence in my life as she inspires me to practice what she is teaching.. Every time I work with Grace, she is positive, warm, and consistent in teaching exercises to help with my issues. Grace is a great teacher as she can key into what works to help you learn. I have found her to be an amazing Pilates teacher with physical therapy skills. Grace is 100% focused on delivering a service and does not push sessions on you. Each time I take home my list of exercise which help me in my practice. Due to the fact I have deadlines on my book, she has been flexible with my Pilates schedule. Grace is skilled at adding in just enough to improve my routine but does not overdo it. I think Grace is one of the best Pilates teachers in the area and my MD is thrilled I'm making progress with the pain issues. I overdid it weight lifting but am now back to normal thanks to Grace!! The final benefit of working with Grace is that you get to work in a private room and can focus because there aren't other people around. If you are looking for a great instructor contact Grace for some fabulous training. You want an instructor who can help you develop the Pilates habit as you want to make it part of your daily life. You will Feel better and LOOK! better too!! Thanks Gracie for being the talented, wonderful, and inspiring teacher you are. Patrice!

    Jacky is an excellent instructor. I first started going to Pilates, because I was suffering from…read moredebilitating sciatica pain and needed someone to help me figure out how to get rid of it. I'm a runner and not only was I able to run again - I run almost every day completely pain free now thanks to Jacky!! Can't recommend this studio enough.

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    Luciana Mendonca - fitness - Updated September 2026

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