Already loved Orangetheory before I moved to Berkeley, but I was so happy to find such a great studio close to home. The SA's and Lee are super helpful at the front desk, and all the coaches are awesome. Especially love Malcolm's classes Monday and Wednesday afternoon. read more

I'm a huge fan of this Orangetheory studio! Friendly staff, great coaches, clean, easy parking. And this is the first workout routine that has made me into a morning workout person. I got hooked quickly and would definitely recommend trying it! read more

One year in, the results have been more transformative than I could've imagined: When I first joined, I had just recovered from a bike accident, and was very out of shape - I struggled to maintain base power walking speeds (~4 mph), and I needed long breaks between weight training sets. In the past month, I've set lifetime personal lifetime records for mile time (sub-6 minute), bench presses, weighted squats, and treadmill inclines at all-out speeds. I've lost a lot of weight and feel great! OTF is fun, challenging and highly scalable to individual workout needs, the workouts change every day, and the team is very friendly. I can't stop gushing about OTF to my friends, and I've convinced several friends to try OTF - and at least four have since become members. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE! I used to be in great shape -- then pandemic and second baby resulted, well let's just say slowed me down. My husband loves OTF so I decided to give it a try, thinking it would not be my thing with all the metrics and pushing your heart rate, etc. But, it was INCREDIBLE, an amazing endorphin high, fantastic all over body workout including cardio, strength, and stretching, music was motivating, instructors were fabulous, and I can tell this is going to be the thing that gets me back in tip-top shape. I immediately signed up and have continued to love, love, love it. Been going MWF and one weekend day, so only have had Peter and Jason, so can't speak to other instructors but they are both AMAZING. Peter in particular -- I have a tricky name and he made a point of pronouncing it correctly from day one. HIGHLY RECOMMEND you check it out. read more

I love Orangetheory! I join in Mid Jan with the elite membership (8 classes a month) and changed it to premier (unlimited) in Feb because I got so addicted to the rush after you finish an OT workout. I go to the 6am classes and all the coaches are so great and helpful. Another thing that I like about this studio is that they don't require you to buy the heart rate monitors to work out so you can save some cash if you don't want the HRM. For your first/free class you do have to be there 30mins early. I don't get why some people are complaining because the website clearly states that you have to arrive 30mins early so it's not like orangetheory is misleading you. I like it that way too because it gives you time to settle in or ask questions about equipments/ workout modifications/ membership questions. read more

Honestly I can say so much about this place but the thing I love most is that you're not just joining a gym, you're joining a community. They hold socials outside of gyming hours and the staff is beyond amazing. They make you feel very welcome, joke around with you and make you feel like you're a part of something greater. That motivates me to workout when I'm feeling tired after a long day of work. The workouts and coaches are wonderful too! It's an all around great experience. Highly recommend if you're looking for a new gym. read more

Always great vibes! The staff is super friendly and the coaches are very helpful. I've never been to a class that didn't play great music, which is a must when rowing. I highly recommend! read more

Highly recommend this Orangetheory studio...clean facility, welcoming front staff and great instructors, especially Beth!

Have been going to OTF Berkeley for a few months have really enjoyed their friendly attitude towards newbies getting into fitness. It can be intimidating but they do a good job of inclusion and hyping everyone up. My favorite coach is Beth, their music is and is the right amount of chill/hype coach!! Thank you! read more

Staff and coaches are awesome! They really know how to make you feel comfortable and welcomed. Coach Beth's class is really the best. I would highly recommend checking it out. The studio is always very clean!! read more

I was a premier member at this location for three months and wanted to leave a note about a bad experience I had with a coach for anyone who is on the fence about joining. The coach approached me while I was refilling my water and asked me not to do so again because it was "disruptive" to other people. This is not OTF policy, nor is it in any way disruptive to other people to drink water. I brought it up to OTF staff immediately after it happened because it was an odd ask and was told I am allowed to refill my water bottle at any time by both the front desk staff and the corporate office. This isn't what really turned me off by this gym, I was willing to put aside this weird discussion and consider it an honest mistake on the coaches part until I later found out that the coach told the staff that he approached me as I was filling up my bottle because he saw me "preparing to stretch" during another active class and his request was for me to step outside as to not disrupt them. This story is extremely far from what actually happened. There was no conversation about stretching, I've gone to that gym almost every day for the past three months and know better than to start stretching when other people are in the studio and working out. I am sharing this experience because I value honesty in staff and frankly just sheer respect from a professional fitness coach to let their members hydrate in peace. I would not recommend this location to anyone else after having this experience. The classes aren't worth it if your coach goes out of their way to make​ the atmosphere unfriendly. read more

Worst customer service I have ever experienced. I'm a member and a regular at a different club, but wanted to bring my best friend to her first class for her to try it out. This location was the most convenient for us, so we booked the 6:15pm class. Being that it was her first class, she was instructed to arrive a half hour early. Being that this location is in the middle of downtown Berkeley and the class was scheduled on a Friday night, finding parking was horrendous. So we walked in 5 minutes passed the 30 minute window, meaning we were 25 minutes early for the class. The front desk attendant(unfortunately I did not get her name) immediately turned us away and chastised us for being 5 minutes late even though there was still a class going on. Had we not be chastised for being a few minutes late, maybe my friend would have been able to complete the paperwork and would have been able to participate in the class. Orange theory may be a different kind of work out, but this front desk attendant acted like they were reinventing the workout wheel. Unfortunately for this club, they lost the business of my best friend and I, as a member, will never be back. read more

I had an amazing and wonderful experience here in Berkeley ! The coaches: Andrea, Misti (pictured) and Harvey were so wonderful. Lauren who helped me get the feel of the Bike better, and Julia, helped me from Day one, I've called multiple times seeing if this particular studio was open, (since April) she explained everything to me, asked me to come see the studio, and tour it (when I called again in June) ! I had felt so welcomed here! I would recommend this studio to go "All Out" ! Good Luck in future endeavors. Thank You Berkeley Crew, you made my work stay that much better!! read more

Orangetheory Fitness Berkeley - Boot Camps Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great workouts, great staff! The coaches consistently check in with you to ensure you're challenging your self in a safe manner.

Been coming here for 2 years as a student at Cal! Such a friendly staff and amazing coaches that truly care about ensuring your safety and form throughout the workout...not to mention the fun music they play! I've brung so many friends and they always love it! 10/10 would reccomend orangetheory berkeley they slay read more

As a long time OTF member, the Berkeley location has the most friendly staff!! The front desk is always so energetic and helpful, making coming to the gym a positive experience. The coaches are extremely knowledgeable, approachable and motivating. Will always recommend OTF gyms as a great workout but specially recommend the Berkeley location! read more

Great place to work out, great coaches, and great staff. Also, the best OTF location by far in terms of nearby places to grab a bite after!

This used to be my favorite studio because whenever I came, the front staff was friendly, helpful, and just super cool. It's clean, and other than paying for parking (free at most other local studios), was my go-to. Unfortunately Jordan now works the front and has a power trip. He and Laura prevented me from entering a class because they claim I was 1 MINUTE late...when there was NO WAITLIST! They didn't show me a clock or prove that I was technically 6 minutes late! It's like getting a ticket for driving 56 mph in a 55 mph zone; if you claim this, it better be an exact time, and it needs to be enforced across the board, and that officer is an asshole anyway. I've not seen other studios be so cutthroat especially when there is plenty of space! I originally gave it 4 stars but after a horrible class where the fans weren't on for the first 30 min and having to stop working out bc my band didn't work, I reduced it one more. UPDATE: The statement there's been a recent policy change is untrue, the 5 minute rule has been a written corporate policy for years. read more

This studio offers an amazing workout. I joined 4 months ago and definitely can feel a difference in my overall fitness levels. The workout routines are challenging and certainly never boring. Coach Malcom and coach Beth are encouraging and know how to keep you motivated especially on the difficult days. Some coaches aren't as inclusive but on those days it's easy to find inspiration from the person next you, the class community is very welcoming. read more

We love OTF! My husband and I have been members for the last few years and always look forward to working out with the coaches at OTF Berkeley several times a week. The coaches and staff are super friendly, supportive and welcoming - it has a great community feel! We get so much out of our workouts...even if you don't initially feel like working out in the morning or after a long day, you NEVER regret it afterwards when you're walking out of the studio feeling strong with lots of endorphins! :) read more

Great instructors... minimal admin support

I signed up for a 9am class and was turned away at 8:45! This place sucks. Bad business, rude staff and the list goes on...Avoid like the plague! read more

After one year of experience, I would like to say they have an excellent combination of workouts! It can be challenging but it is worth it. The staff and coaches are very friendly. Highly recommended. read more

Ok so I absolutely hate leaving reviews, but I think this review is warranted due to previous reviews that were left. I've been a member OTF for a year and a half and have taken 400+ classes. While BERKELEY isn't my home studio (more on that in a minute) it is the studio I frequent due to a cross country move. Reading all of the reviews, I've seen multiple people complain about being turned away due to NOT SHOWING up 30 minutes prior to the start of class. This is an OrangeTheory requirement. My very first class at my home studio (HILLTOP VIRGINIA BEACH) required that I showed up 30 minutes early. This is done for multiple reasons including allowing enough time to do the paperwork and show you the studio and how things work. In addition, the last 10-15 minutes is usually reserved for one-on-one time with the coach (you know so they can find out a little bit about you). So if you're complaining that you were turned away due to accidents or traffic or parking issues, shouldn't you have planned better? One of the good thing about OTF is that you are allowed to freeze your membership (I was able to freeze for no cost when I had surgery). You can not freeze for more then 60 days in a year, if you do your membership is terminated. So if you had a founders rate, it'll be gone. But for people who say that BERKELEY doesn't help OTF members, that's garbage. I moved to Berkeley in November and had a founders rate from Hilltop. Berkeley did everything they could to transfer my founders rate to Berkeley*, but were unable to due to reasons that most likely wouldn't apply to most people. When they were unable to they worked with HILLTOP to ensure my founders rate would apply. *Being a member at Berkeley vs Hilltop would allow me to add myself to waitlists among other things. The cost of OTF BERKELEY isn't cheap, but you get what you pay for. And I highly recommend it. Truth is the coaches are solid, the classes are always changing, and it's a solid 60 minute workout. read more

LOVE OTF Berkeley!!! And Jazon has the BEST music! Old skool with style and attitude!

Love the studio and the people! Been going here for almost a year. Highly recommended!

Orangetheory has been life changing! During/after their transformation challenge I lost so much weight, and they have helped me become a stronger, healthier version of myself. Their workouts push me out of my comfort zone and help me build endurance and muscle. This studio provides a safe, comfortable environment. 11/10 would recommend to anyone! read more

This is my home studio and also one of my favorites (and I feel like I am in a good position to judge as I have been to OTFs all over the country). The front desk staff is always super helpful and seem like they are having a good time. This studio is also home to some of my favorite coaches--Misti, Maddie & Drea! They always are very encouraging, provide clear instructions and have awesome play lists. read more

Clearly I'm not the first person with this issue, but I was coming for my free class and was pretty excited. They told me to get there 30 min early, but there was a gnarly accident on the way, and then I had issue with my parking meter so I walked in 20 min before the class started and they refused to let me attend, even after talking to the manager. I'm appalled by this customer service. I have been to many workout classes, I can't imagine Orange Theory is so groundbreaking that they need 30 minutes to show me how a treadmill works. Guess I'll never know. read more

Shantel is attentive and fun! Also, her playlist is amazing. They get you really going!

When I showed up for my 5:40 class with Malcolm I heard someone say as she left his prior class "well that just felt like Christmas!" So of course I thought-this is gonna be good... coach Malcolm was very clear and all groups got equal attention. He was helpful for those of us that had questions about the machines. It was awesome! I sure got my workout that day...and guess what I am back for more! Tuesday eve 5:40pm and Thurs. eve 5:40pm I am hooked! read more

Shantell is the BOMB! Her energy and music is always on 10! Music matters when you workout and her selection is everything! My fave part is she actually pushes you and makes you feel like you can do it! read more

I've been going here for almost a year now. I like the diversity of the workouts and how it's never the same. Workouts are categorized as either endurance day, strength day, power day or ESP day (combines all 3). I find that endurance and strength are some of the hardest days. And you don't know in advance because they don't tell you until you get there (unless you want to cheat and look at reddit). I prefer not to know - why bring unnecessary dread into your day? It's not a busy studio so I'm usually able to book the day of. I go after a long day of work and appreciate how happy everyone is which helps change my mood. :) I love all the instructors - Harvey, Shantel, Drea, Misty. They are all friendly and approachable and will not hesitate to give you alternative exercise options if you have particular injuries. read more

I was going to try my first class at this OTF location and showed up early for the orientation. I was less than five minutes past the half hour window because it's downtown Berkeley on a Friday night and I was parking and I was turned away from a class. It's sad that this was my first experience with OTF and I won't be returning. read more

This rating is just for the manager/management here, not the coaches. I was not treated with fairness or ethically by the staff here. I contracted Covid and asked them to put a freeze on my account. They charged me after freezing my account for 10 days - I could not use the service for several weeks as I was sick. Once I noticed the charge, I called them to reach an amicable settlement and what followed was an example of abysmal customer service. I called five times, sent three emails but the manager refused to come on the phone. Often, they will say they will get back to me but no response for days. I asked them to freeze my membership but no response. Finally, after 10 contacts they said they will not refund me the money (and offered token free classes) . I will not do business with them again and recommend others also avoid this management. Their goal seem to be charge your credit card no matter what happens. STAY AWAY!! read more

This review is for Maddie and Laura. I really love the staff here! Maddie really went out of her way to help me out with my membership needs. I appreciate it so much and even though this location is a little bit out of the way for me I wanted it to be my home location because of Maddie. Thank you so much and I'm so excited to work out! read more

This place has the worst customer service. I joined as a founding member and enjoyed the workouts, but have had a couple of big issues. 1. Early on when I joined their electronic system was having issues so I couldn't sign up for classes on my own. I had to have someone at the desk sign me up. I signed up a week ahead for a couple of classes and the person at the desk signed me up for the wrong class. Since I couldn't check online I didn't notice and I wound up getting a late cancel fee for the class that was on the wrong day. I emailed multiple times to multiple email addresses and never heard back. Then I told them at the desk and it took three weeks and multiple visits by me to get a refund for the class. At one point the person at the desk even accused me of lying even though there was a full email history and you can track in MBO who signed up for the class 2. I'm trying to cancel because the membership is expensive and I can't go frequently enough to pay for it. I emailed a week ago and never heard back. I called this am and was told that I had to go in person or I could have someone go on my behalf. Then on my next call I asked to confirm that my husband could go in for me and they said no. On top of that they're unwilling to back date the cancellation to when I originally emailed, even though nobody let me know that I had to cancel in person. It's obviously that they're following the gym tradition of making it hard to cancel so they can keep taking people's money. OTF Berkeley get your sh*t together, start caring about your customers and start checking your email. read more

I signed up before the location in Berkeley opened. They told me that I could try classes at other locations before their location opened, and they wouldn't charge my credit card until late July. I never got to try it because all the classes I could go were full. Right after and before they opened, I injured my back and was doing physical therapy. I called to ask them to cancel since I wouldn't be able to join until I fixed my back. They told me not a problem since they hadn't opened to the public yet. That they would send me an email confirming. I never received the email so I went to the location personally. Talked with I think was the manager. She went to the computer, took all my info and said 'done'. I asked if I needed to do anything else and she said no. Two months later, I noticed that they have been charging my credit card monthly. I called and complained and they told me that I should've signed a cancellation form for them to stop charging me. I explained what had happened. They took a note and said that the manager would call me back the next day. I'm still waiting. In the meantime, they charged again my credit card. I don't know about the services since I never got to try but I can tell you that their fees and membership policies are all over the place. I wouldn't recommend to anybody. read more

I haven't worked out since I was teenager and Orange Theory Berkeley is the exact right motivator for me. Shout out to Andrea, a friendly, engaging coach who makes you WANT to push your limits. I tried the free first class and got hooked. Just heard that if you're new, you can take 2 free classes for some end-of-October promotion. I like them so much, that I wasn't even bribed to make this post. Just genuine appreciation. read more

I have been eager to try out this gym. I have been to a similar one in Chicago so I know how it works. Intervals on treadmill or rower with strength intervals mixed in. I have been another HIIT gym for 3 years and did 5 years of Cross Fit before then. I specifically chose today (12/27) as I knew the gym wouldn't be crowded and I am off of work so a good day to try a new morning workout. I was eager to join but was happy to use a free first class to make sure I liked it. I arrived at 5:45am for my 6am class. I WAS TURNED AWAY, not allowed to workout, as I hadn't arrived a full 30 min before the class started. WHAT? The woman at the desk said that the paperwork takes a long time and I needed a tour by the coach to understand the workout. What gym is so elitist that at 5:45 in the morning it turns someone away who assures the woman at the desk that I have done this for years and knows exactly how the workout works? I have worked out at 6am for about 20 years now and rarely is anyone at the desk before 5:50 for a 6am class. I am appalled. I was ready to sign up. With so many gyms in Berkeley/Oakland it's your loss, not mine. read more