As someone who trained for several sub-3 hour marathons at their track, it has become my go-to for high-volume interval blocks and critical tempo sessions. World-Class Surface: The synthetic polyurethane surface is very well-maintained. The water fountain, the available clean restrooms and easy parking make my life simpler. read more

So many different resources to use, employees are chill and for the most part leave you alone. They offer clothes and sanitation for the equipment to use for you to wipe before and after which is also great. Very spacious and comfortable read more

Amazing place with basketball court. Played basketball with our team. Court is always free and good floor

I'm going to have to downgrade my rating for the Community Membership (different from student membership), due to the inconvenience factor. I like the club. It has everything I need. But... No group fitness classes in the summer. Very limited hours between academic quarters. No free parking. And the straw that broke the camel's back... they were completely CLOSED the first weekend of the year (January 2rd and 3th, not New Years Day). How's a girl supposed to get her resolution on? I decided not to renew my membership, and opted for the better flexibility of 24 Hour Fitness. read more

The gym is ok for the most part, but there are some things I consider unforgivable sins when it comes to running a business/gym/establishment/whatever. This gym gets a lower rating from me until the staff decides to take 5 seconds out of their busy days to put up a sign at the front desk letting people know the equipment rental room is locked. At least once a week, I have to walk all the way down a long hall, right past the front desk, just to find out the equipment rental room is closed. Then I get to walk all the way back to the main desk in order to check out the stuff I need. I brought up the idea of a sign to the person at the desk just now, and got the ultimate "I don't care" attitude from her. If the staff is so apathetic about helping gym members not have their time wasted, when a super quick fix is all that's needed to address the problem, what else are they slacking on? Put up a sign at the front desk, let people know the equipment rental room is closed. And don't give attitude to members when they make a simple suggestion. It's not that hard. The equipment itself is fine. I was able to do what I needed, weight lifting and cardio wise. The gym can get crowded, but that goes for every gym. The place is pretty nice overall, it just needs to be ran a bit more efficiently. I get the feeling people work here for a few months out of the year to help pay student debt, all the while not giving two craps about how efficiently the place is ran, since the employees won't be around once they graduate anyways. read more

So basically, I JUST started going to Cal State East Bay in the Fall of 2013 - I really wanted to keep up working out every day without it getting in the way of my school work or work in general.. I commute to and from school so I needed a place that was close to campus and that's when I decided to go to the RAW center. I don't want to go anywhere else now. 1) It's free to students. 2) The facility opens every day at 6 am so I drive earlier than I normally would to class just to beat traffic and get parking. Also because I love a great morning workout to start off my day. 3) You don't need locks OR towels as they provide that for you at the gym. 4) There are always employees walking around that are more than happy to help you with equipment or questions. 5) With a fee of $14 dollars, you can join unlimited fitness classes throughout the quarter. 6) Last but not least, I have never had to wait to use equipment. There is always more than enough for anyone to use. So if you are looking for a place to get your daily workout in, look no further and come to the Recreation & Wellness Center at California State University, East Bay!! read more

This gym has everything you need, and more! Very clean, Has great classes to choose from, aka build a booty, but there are plenty, yoga, and many more. You can check out jump ropes, and when there isn't a class being held you can use the open studios. They have basketball court, volley ball, a great variety of physical activities I'm sure everyone can find some time of exercise they enjoy! They offer month - to - month gym memberships open to the public, and if you know someone who goes to the school they can "sponsor" you, and your gym membership is discounted. read more

I've been using the gym for almost a year now & it's a pretty nice gym overall. It's relatively new (approximately 4 years old). Theres a good amount of cardio equipment & other machines which are in good working condition. I completed my undergraduate at UC Davis so I'm trying not to be biased in my review. As a graduate student using the facilities, I had to pay for my membership. For $65/quarter, it's not bad of a deal as long as you frequent this place. Downstairs portion of the gym is mostly always filled with guys. They tend to hog the machines that they want so if you want to avoid the mass of guys, go to the gym at early or late hours. Basketball courts are downstairs as well & they can be turned into badminton or volleyball courts. Upstairs is all the cardio machines along with weights and some machines. The track is really small so you have to run 14 laps to get to a mile so running can get quite tedious. The gym has equipment for you to rent & body & sweat towels for you to use during your workout. The showers are normally clean & the locker room is taken care of pretty well. The gym is usually run by students so things can get pretty slow sometimes. Several times, there have been long lines just to swipe my ID card to get into the gym. Other times, there have been a lack of towels. There have also been times when the equipment rental window was closed & it was very inconvenient to go up to the front desk to request help or equipment from there. The people at the front desk are sometimes confused as to why the equipment window is closed. Besides the time to time small annoyances, the gym is a good place to go even if you aren't going to work out because there is a conference room where you can study. read more

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For those who are new to fitness or those who feel there are missing gaps of how to further their work out, the classes at the RAW Center are an indispensable resource! As a student at CSU East Bay, I severely underutilized the services of the school. Lately, I've decided to take advantage of the what the school has to offer beyond coursework. I've always known that fitness is essential. I've been to gyms in the past and kind of haphazardly created my own plans, but never felt like the exercises or movements were working optimally. I decided to take a chance and take a new TRX class. Noel, also a student at the university, ran the session with energy and great instruction: examples and advice about form, occasional adjustments, and a lot of positive reinforcement. The session allowed me to utilize a lest used piece of equipment, and introduced me to form concepts that I can use in other workouts. Will definitely, return for round 2. Would definitely recommend his, or any class offered at the RAW Center. read more

I purchased a month membership for RAW this summer as I needed a facility to workout during my stay in Hayward. Two floors of free weights, machines, an indoor track and classes to take in the afternoons was ideal. It's great that they offer the community (not just students and staff) the opportunity to purchase short-term memberships. The facility is CLEAN! Stations equipped with cleaning spray & towels are located throughout both floors & studio rooms to clean the equipment after one's use. Also, the staff went around periodically to make sure there was always sufficient cleaning towels or they emptied the baskets of used towels quite often. I also witnessed them clean the equipment & machines consistently. The entire staff for RAW was very friendly and courteous!!! read more

Great student wellness services from a California State University. Visited here for counseling/therapy and all counselors are supportive, patient, and welcoming. They authentically listen to you as a person and only offer options if you ask for them. If you are attending CSU East Bay as a student, take advantage of these services! Take care of your mind and body, stay healthy. read more

I come here 4-5 days a week. I like it way better than any other public gyms. Convenient right after class, before class, or just on the weekend. It has everything you will need to get your workout on. They do also provide memberships for non students for a small fee. If you know a student they can sponsor you and you can pay 10$ a day it 36$ a month. Not too bad for a full access gym. Will be continuing to be here until I am no longer a student. read more

Recreation and Wellness Center - Cardio - Recreation Centers Near Me - Hayward, California

Great gym facility for students. Big basketball courts, and spacious weight room. They have a second story track overlooking the basketball courts, so you can get a jog in before starting your lifting. Very clean facilities and changing room. A top notch gym that all students should visit if time allows, better than paying for a lower grade gym elsewhere. read more

Parking is non-existent. I'm a community resident who would like to use the Rec facility, but I'm not paying to park. A prior poster said there was free parking up the hill on Hayward. It's posted & that's a long ways away! Highland parking doesn't exist either! Do the parking lots really need to be enforced until 11:00pm? Seems pretty darn late. Rec/Wellness closes at midnight. I'd like to ride my bike, but I live WAY up off Hayward on some hellacious hills. I'm in great shape, but walking my bike (and struggling) up the hill is brutal. Please allow us to park somewhere before 11 read more

Two floors of recreational area. The first floor mainly has all of the strength training and free weights. The second floor has the cardio equipment. On the other side of the building is an open gym. The first floor is a basketball court area, and the second floor features an indoor track. In between, there are two workout studios. Most of the cardio equipment (Precor machines) have their own tv monitor to watch live TV and to track your workout progress. Towel service is included; personal workout towels, shower towels, and even smaller towels to wipe down the equipment. What a way to save on paper towels! The locker rooms have electronic locks so you don't have to worry about bringing in your own pad lock. The only thing this place lacks is on adequate stretching space. There's a 12x12 area and I can only see about three people on there at a time. read more

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I recently decided to start working out on campus since it became more convenient, and I wanted to save some money since this gym was already a part of tuition. First of all, it is CLEAN and KEPT CLEAN. That's what's important for me at a gym, or at any gym really. I see that workers always check the equipment and make sure things are cleaned and wiped down which I really like. Secondly, the environment is friendly and there is no judgment. I used to go to 24 hour fitness, and disliked the environment because everyone there seemed pretty douche-y and minded everyone's workout regimen. Like it doesn't matter what I do, mind what you're doing! But here at the RAW, students go to workout and that's it. Everyone is respectful and let's you do your own thing. Third, it is NEVER TOO CROWDED. I hate working out in crowds. But at the raw it is always nice and chill. Also, I enjoy using the two open studios to do ab work. They also offer equipment and towels if needed. Not to mention they also have a boxing area to train and an indoor track! I'll be sad when I graduate and won't be able to utilize this space, but I'm definitely going to take advantage of it while I'm here! read more

Looking good and feeling good is certainly important. So I love coming here after class to workout. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have a variety of equipments that are well maintained and clean. Lockers, showers, towels, and accessories(blow dryers, yoga mats, boxing gloves, etc) are provided. Love coming here! read more

The gym here looks really nice. I love the fact that it has a basketball court, and a track built right on top. The workout machines are great. The area is always clean, and there are no dumbbells or dirty towels laying around. I am glad the students here at East Bay know how to rerack the weights! -1 star: Despite that this gym looks really nice, and I would love to give it 5 stars, but i am going to have to dock off -2 stars. I am a power lifter, so I tend to lift very heavy. The free weights area is unsafe. In fact, the floors have no grip and it is very slippery. When I was doing deadlifts, I felt like i was on a skating rink. I slipped a couple of times :(. I would not recommend doing deadlifts or squats, unless you have super grippy shoes. -1 star: After having a good workout, I usually take a shower because I do not want to be stinky during class. Heading to the showers all sweaty, I was excited to take a hot shower. I turned knob all the way to the hot zone, as instructed from the signs. Unfortunately, I took an ice shower instead. The water turns reasonable warm at first for like 1 minute and then turns ice cold! What's up with that? D: I have this theory where it purposely turn the water cold in order to prevent people from taking long showers since there are signs posted everywhere that recommends taking 5 minute showers to save water because of the drought. I am all for saving water, but I would be able to take 5 minute showers if it was warm. I felt like I wasted more water doing the shivering dance and hoping that the cold water would eventually turn warm. This gym has potential, but I don't think i would be coming back unless i'm doing cardio or breaking my friends' ankles at the basketball court lol. read more

This gym has everything!!!! You name something and this gym probably has it. Kettle Bells Ball stands free weights machines rowing machines You even get real towels here, you do not need to bring your own. Also no need for locks - the lockers have them built in! Clean bathrooms and showers. There is tv's in the weight room and the cardio machines have there own monitor and USB hookups for all your media players. Also some of the cardio machines look right over the entire bay area! There is a catch - You need to be a student, staff or alumni. I think they plan on changing that, but for now that is the deal. It is also cheaper than most 24 hour fitness rates. ONE OTHER BIG CATCH: I ride my bicycle here, but parking is enforced 24/7 - so your only other options besides paying is parking at the shopping center around the corner, bicycling, or possibly teleporting when we figure that out. Details on free parking (because I love you): Free parking on Highland Blvd or there is a shopping center if you head up the hill on Hayward Blvd. read more

This Gym is AMAZEBALLS!!! I was reviewing my fees for my Tuition and I saw I paid $60.00 in Rec UU fees. I was like wtf is that?! With some research I found out it was the membership fees for this fantastic gym. I am in my 1st quarter at CSUEB(with a hopeful graduation in Spring 2015), and with 16 units I am on campus 4 days a week . I received a tour and was amazed how nice and clean this place was. As significant weight loss survivor (lol, 100lbs naturally and counting) fitness is a huge part of my life. Cardio 5 days a week and strength training 4 days a week. I was pleased that this gym had a stair master with the rotating steps and plenty of weights and dumbbells. So needless to say I cancelled my 24hr fitness membership! This is my Gym for a minute. Long as you go early it's not busy at all. I hear night time is awful and as I was exiting around noonish there was a line forming for people to check in. There's also massage therapy, and a relaxation room for naps and they have conference rooms for studying as well. I have yet to try these things out but the fact they are there is great. If you like friendly clean gyms, geared towards college students, I highly recommend. read more

I'm so happy my tuition money made something as splendid as this! This gym pretty much has it all. Indoor basketball courts, indoor track and plenty of machines to get that heart beating! What I love most about this place is the machines and treadmills! You can plug in your iPod or whatever MP3 player you use and you can listen to it while it charges on either a treadmill, elliptical or bike machine. You can also plug in your headphones to the machine so it won't bug you. Not only can you do that, but there's a television on the treadmills in case you don't want to listen to music. The RAW center also provides plenty of classes if you need that extra boost to keep you motivated! And they also have a Jamba Juice in there in case you need an energy boost! read more

Out of all the gyms I have ever been to, this is the second best gym. Only because no one can beat UCD's Activities and Recreation Center, but the RAW center falls close behind it. Since I am on school campus a lot, it is hard to find time to exercise, but with the new gym that just opened up last year, it is super convenient for me now to work out. Now I can study and not give up working out. It's nice because everything is new. I haven't taken any classes yet so I can't give feedback about that. But this place is quiet and relatively empty. There are two floors. The first floor is mainly weight lifting, basketball, volleyball courts. Upstairs has some free weights and all the cardio machines and of course an indoor track. Each time I have gone there, I did not need to wait for any machines! Score! Each cardio machine is equipped to hook up your iPod, iPhone, TV. So that's a plus. Love to come here during my three hour breaks. Treat yourself to Jamba Juice sitting right in front (: read more

Love everything about this new gym. It is two stories, the track is on the second floor as well as the room for zumba/pilates/kick boxing. All those classes are not free though, I believe you pay a monthly due to attend the classes. Basketball court is on the first floor, along with the lockers. There are single shower stalls too, which is kinda nice! Massages are $15 for 30 minutes! I have not had one yet but sounds like a great price especially when you're stressed during finals. All the equipment is new, you can bring your own mp3 player and plug it into the elliptical or tread mill while exercising. Nice to get in a little workout during your gaps! read more

Best massage I've ever had here at the Wellness Center and it was only $15! The only drawback was that it was too short (only 30 minutes). Other than that I will keep coming here for my massages because the service is great and you can't beat that price in any other place :) read more

Recreation and Wellness Center - Lockers - Recreation Centers Near Me - Hayward, California

State of the art equipment. But, school fee must be paid before allowing into the gym, that's pitiful. read more

Recreation and Wellness Center - First floor - Recreation Centers Near Me - Hayward, California

For all you undergrads, this place comes free with tuition. Everyone else has to pay a little something, contingent on if you're a grad student or otherwise. No matter what, there's two floors of not-so-busy machine and cardio equipment ready to be used. There's also a gym and indoor track (2nd floor). The hours are good (open at 6am weekdays) and they have clean towels for workout and showers PLUS free lockers. There's almost never a wait for equipment and everything is super clean... oh and they don't blast obnoxious music for everyone to hear. PLUS, some of the cardio equipment will play and charge your iPod/iPhone. My only gripe? parking sucks... cuz there really isn't any. My suggestion? live on campus or get there early and park in one of the lots nearby. read more

I've never considered myself a gym rat, but I've started to come here more regularly throughout the season. Why pay for outside club membership when I already have privileges for this facility? It's relatively clean with no bad experiences so far except for some bum lockers. Everybody comes in to work and they're usually good at wiping down machines and keeping to themselves. 2-hr paid parking doesn't suffice as I find myself wanting to workout longer every time I swing by. read more

I love this gym.. Bar none great equipment, and the convenience factor is a plus. Hit the weighs and go to class pumped and stinky! YEAH!! read more

Recreation and Wellness Center - Weight rack upstairs - Recreation Centers Near Me - Hayward, California

The Raw here is great! Two floors, and a lot of stuff to do. I've been going to csueb for 2 years now and when I first came here I use to work out there every day. Service is friendly and fun. I'm friends with a couple of people who work there and they say they love their job. The first floor has weights and lifting equipment; watch out for a lot of buff people there btw haha. Second floor has the indoor track, 2 studio rooms and aerobics machines like bikes, stair master, elliptical. Sometimes there are dance workshops and yoga instructors and Zumba lessons! It's really fun. There is also equipment rentals which are free. I use to always rent out the yoga mats before I had my own. They sterilize everything once you return it. If you're injured they have ice also if you're sore. Overall I recommend the raw,it's very clean and well designed. After you're work out you can stop by the Jamba Juice inside, next to the check in desk. read more

Every school day I go to this gym knowing that the equipment will be clean and the staff will be inviting. It's always nice to know that the equipment is always at the right place and that they have extra services that anyone at the gym has access to. They have shower towels, boxing gloves, lifting gloves/belts, and 5 star basketballs ready for use. It's always nice to have a clean facility to have my daily workout at. Whether its chest day or ballislife day, I always look forward in my time at the RAW. read more

#SGL study, gym , laundry lol . For those on campus, there is no easier way to get your workout in. Cleaner, just as good, and much easier to get to than the closest 24hour fitness or planet fitness. Not a big DIV 1 school with sports, so not so crowded with athletes. Fairly easy to get in the machines and weights and stays open late til 12. Showers are legit and the gym offers a lot more than just working out ex: relax room, massages, multiple basketball courts etc. if you're a student make sure to take advantage it's part of tuition. read more

If this place wasn't included in my tuition chances are I couldn't afford to go to a gym as up to date and well maintained as the RAW. It's a 2 story recreation center with 2 separate gym area, basketball courts, an indoor track and 2 open studios. read more

I've made it a good habit of coming here at least 4 times a week or more. Awesome 2 full court basketball courts. 2-level workout areas and equipment rental. Crowded during the afternoons and empty on Fridays. Also free lockers and towels to check out. read more

2 full basketball courts and a jogging track!! what i like: -Brand new (opened up earlier this year) -facilities and equipment are in good shape -part of the student fees -very competitive rates for alumni, faculty and staff read more

Clean, well lit workout room & gym. Has upper track & private rooms. Uses good clean equipment. Enjoy working out here.

As a student we are forced to pay for this even if we don't use it, so why not. I went to check it out and I noticed they were out of stock of red cleaning cloths that we are supposed to use to clean the machine. Not just at a single "cleaning station" but all of them on both the first and second floor. That tells me that the machines are not getting cleaned properly. That's how you contract skin diseases. DISGUSTING! Last year I tried to sign up for a personal trainer, but there wasn't any employees hired so they couldn't help. I hope they improve the conditions of the RAW as well as improve the service they offer. read more

As a incoming freshmen at cal state east bay I was excited about getting motivated to work out and start a fitness journey instead of putting on the "freshmen 15" weight. I was even more thrilled to hear about all the fitness group classes the RAW provides their people (btw, I recommend attending the "build a booty" class held by Kelsey. She's an amazing instructor!). Coming from a background of athletics, I was used to working out at gyms. Typically, I enjoy working out in tank tops that expose my arms and quarter length leggings to allow myself to feel free when working out. I began to attend the gym on a regular basis. Around 5 to 6 days a week until I noticed a rash on my arm. At first I thought it was just dry skin since I never experienced the burning sensation it was giving me. As it continued for a couple of days I looked into what it was that was irritation my skin... it turned out to be a RINGWORM. As I said before, I did many sports which involved contact and gym time and never did I once have a ringworm. After figuring out what I had and how contagious it was i stopped attending the gym at the RAW. After weeks of having the infection on my body I finally got back to the gym and decided to workout at 24 hour fitness. Although it may be a little on the pricey side, it is your money's worth. They make sure they clean their equipment well, unlike the RAW. After sometime of having my RINGWORM (I am putting it in caps to have attention towards the problem) fade away, I was able to attend the gym again. I felt that I should give the RAW a second chance since it was convenient to get in a work out between classes. After a week of working out at the RAW, guess what happened? ANOTHER RINGWORM!!!! I have now come to a conclusion that I will not be attending the RAW anymore and I am now aware of how dirty the RAW is. I honestly recommend another gym. I am very disappointed. read more

I had no idea that this gym comes with the student's tuition fees. After discovering this gem, I ended my membership with 24hr Fitness. This gym literally has everything you could need - a basketball court, track, cardio machines, weights, studios, and even boxing bags. It's also spacious, clean, and it never gets too crowded. Loved it! read more

I love coming here! Super nice staff clean and brand new machines! They would be perfect except for their hours, I wish they were open earlier and closed later. read more