The Variant Training Lab provides the best testing,to create an individual personalized training…read moreplan using my personal goals . The equipment is new, clean, highly effective to enable data analysis of my personal progress on each piece of equipment as I exercise. The training staff is aware of my goals, gives personal time and attention to my fitness form to maximize the effectiveness of my training time. I am confident that my longevity sailing and racing at 75 years old is enabled by Variant Training Lab.

The Variant Training Gym is amazing in all respects! Before starting training, they take the time…read moreto listen to our needs and goals for fitness, as well as any physical constraints, and then tailor a training protocol based on that. The place is beautiful and has excellent equipment, as well as a sauna, red-light therapy room, cold plunge, and hypobaric chamber-everything is clean and well-maintained. There are showers and lockers as well. I want to especially commend the staff, who are very dedicated and friendly and keep watch over us so that we do the exercises correctly as well as increase our fitness over time. It is a pleasure working with them (Sebastian, Kelly, and Chase). We are also able to book physiotherapy sessions with John, the in-house physiotherapist, who takes the time to examine the issues and comes up with effective and reasonable solutions. I have seen my fitness and strength improve, and issues with my lower back and knees get much better.

WAC is the first and only gym I have ever been to. The staff is amazing, Alice the owner is the…read morebest. She's always making sure everyone there is good. Something I truly appreciate, especially as a beginner in the gym. The gym is Smaller than other gyms but it's has everything you need and is never overcrowded. Always clean. Love my wac community!

I have been a member since 2018, and it has been the best experience! The owner and staff are very…read morefriendly, genuine, and helpful. The gym is always clean and not overcrowded. The atmosphere is welcoming and positive. I am very grateful for this space

Like to get yoked on your schedule? Not a fan of fighting for parking? Need more money for protein…read moredrinks? You may have found your new gym! AC4 is very reasonably priced, has two locations for your pleasure, is clean and largely quiet, and can be accessed 24 hours via a cute little key fob. Plus, workers are nice and helpful if needed. I've been going here for over 10 years and I will keep coming - hopefully more in the new year to work off some of these calories from yelping!

Clean facility, consistently well-maintained and organized. The staff is professional,…read moreapproachable, and actually helpful when you need something. Equipment is modern, in excellent condition, and there's enough of it that you're not wasting time waiting around for machines--even during busier hours. Overall, it's an efficient place to train without the usual frustrations.

Amazing gym! Love to work out here. Feels more like a home now. I think it's great that with the…read moreprice of one gym you get access to two 24 hours gyms.

Great gym. Great low monthly fees. Nice employees. Super awesome trainers! Been a member for years…read more Best gym in town!

In my 50+ years of gym memberships throughout California, AC4--Goleta has been the best gym…read moreexperience I've had. For many reasons. Here are a few, in no particular order, but I will indicate when a reason is especially important. This gym is family-owned and designed by Anthony (owner) to accommodate a category of members who need access to weights (free and machine) and workout space, but who don't want to be surrounded by the annoying negatives of the traditional gym culture. I'm there to work out and appreciate fellow clients who respect important gym etiquette rules and the "flow" process--moving from station-to-station without "owning" equipment or seats. New clients are introduced to the gym's rules (see attached photo) to help everyone understand that there are expected behavior norms in this setting, including common sense limits on some types of cell phone behaviors and prolonged "residence" on one or more weight stations. The gym has three main workout areas--a design circuit of machines; free weights, Smith racks, leg presses, stacks; and cardiovascular options: treadmills, recumbent bikes, ellipticals, and rowing machine (second floor). There are two additional workout spaces on the second floor to accommodate free exercise and stretching routines. Three unisex bathrooms, two unisex showers, lockers, two tanning rooms, and two hydrotherapy massage tables. There is ample onsite parking. This gym is a "key-access" gym, open to members 24-7, which is a big draw for me because clients tend to spread out their attendance over the entire course of the day, and there have been no occasions in my six years of membership here that I haven't found space and solace on the floor. Important also: this gym is always clean; the restrooms are clean; the equipment is clean. AC4 employees are frequently on the floor cleaning. And clients clean their own benches after they complete exercise at a given station. Clean is important. On a personal note, I'm a life-long competitive swimmer who needs regular weight conditioning to remain functional in the pool. I need a specific range of equipment and machines to maintain a balance between chest, back, and shoulders. This gym offers the weights and machines I need to ward off shoulder and back injuries from 60 years of swimming. I'm not here to dead-lift 300 lbs and chest-press my weight in iron. Tony has designed an effective combination of machines, free weights, and exercise areas that compliment my conditioning goals. I've written this extended review in appreciation of Tony's business because I deeply value the resources and thoughtfulness of this gym.

Really nice gym and equipment! I'm unsure if I can use both gyms or if I'm locked to only Calle…read morereal location?

Bill is the best trainer I've ever had. This is the best gym I've ever been to. there's a reason it…read morehas the clientele it does, and that's all I'll say. A+

Favorite spot to start my day. Bill is the best trainer anywhere and the vibe is always great…read more Clean and great view of the bird refuge.

I am in town for work this week and I had kind of a crappy day. I signed up for a boot camp class…read moreand it changed my whole mood! The instructor was very attentive and gave me great feedback to help me have good form throughout the class. Everyone there is super nice and strong and badass! Highly recommend. Thanks for a great session.

I wish I could recommend this business, because the members are stellar. I joined in november for…read moreone month and paused my membership due to a month long work trip and the passing of an immediate relative. The owner Emlynn, (whom i never trained with) was responsive to my request to pause and resume when I was back in town, I notified her of this date 12/15. She charged my card without my consent on 12/13 and did not notify me either. I was disappointed to learn of this on my statement several weeks later. I notified Emlynn of my cancellation via text (her preferred comms) and she processed the cancellation. She however refused to refund my month paid $180 for no service. In my contract the membership cancellation policy stands when member has attended 3 months of membership. As i did not attend the gym for more than one month I am unsure how this contract still stands. I am both disappointed and upset by my experience with Emlynn, as membership retention and good business is not the interest of this business owner.

Love the new owners, so nice to see how they benefit the community and make the environment for…read morethe members like family. Lots of nice changes .

A great HIIT style workout with really friendly people. I thoroughly enjoyed it! There is something…read moredifferent everyday, which is great! Highly recommend if in Santa Barbara!