If you love a good sweat, accountability, and transforming your physique, then True Action Fitness…read moreis the place to be! A special shoutout to my trainer, Alondra--she's absolutely amazing! Alondra has this unique ability to challenge you while making sure you're supported every step of the way. She tailors each workout to fit your specific needs and goals. Whether you're looking to build strength, lose weight, or improve endurance, Alondra has the expertise and dedication to help you achieve those results.

I am 55 years old. Alondra has been training me for over a decade. I will tell you this...once you…read morestart with Alondra...you will have a very difficult time finding another trainer and another gym that: 1. Gives you workouts that are tough and pushes you to your max limit. 2. Provides you with the equipment, resources (an app), and encouragement for you to succeed in your fitness journey. 3. Has a community of like-minded, passionate, gym buddies that will become your second family. 4. You will work hard but you will have an absolute BLAST doing so. Your fitness journey is all about your mindset. With the right mindset and being consistent, you will succeed. Alondra and her team will help you get into the right mindset but it ultimately falls on you. I have joined numerous gyms in my life. Thanks to Alondra, I can honestly say, I am in the best shape I've ever been and I can actually fit in clothes I wore in high school. (Yes...I still have clothes from back in the day. ) So now...take that next step and contact Alondra. Follow her plan and you WILL see the results!

I cannot recommend Branden Henderson enough! From the…read moremoment I started training with him, I knew I was in excellent hands. Branden has been instrumental in helping me achieve my fitness goals, and the results have been great! What sets Branden apart is his personalized approach to training. He took the time to understand my goals, limitations, and preferences, and tailored each session to maximize my progress. His expertise in fitness and nutrition was evident in every workout plan and dietary advice provided. Not only did Branden push me to new limits, but he also ensured that each exercise was performed with proper form and technique, minimizing the risk of injury. His motivation and positive attitude was contagious, making every session enjoyable and something I looked forward to. Thanks to Branden, I achieved my goals of loosing weight, building muscle, improving endurance and have never felt better. I am stronger and feel confident. I was training for the Spartan race since February and can say I killed it with his preparation and help. If you are looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and inspiring personal trainer, look no further than Branden. He will undoubtedly help you reach your fitness goals and beyond!

Just finished my 3rd small group class and I know I've found my long term workout gym!…read more I've done CrossFit, boot camps, orange theory and more. I recently spent a year at equinox in Berkeley and had some sessions with a personal trainer and I can say that Elite Fitness's small group training is just as amazing for strength training! The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable, the space is set up perfectly for everyone to have enough space in their group classes, & the environment is very friendly/ community oriented. But most importantly, I did not feel out of place as a person of color which is HUGE for me. I find gyms intimidating for solo workouts but wanted a true strength training program that was also supportive and a bit low key without compromising on the efficiency and effectiveness of the training program. Elite Fitness has absolutely delivered!!!

Great trainers and Tia is amazing! Highly recommend if you wanna up your fitness game or just…read morestarting on your journey.

I have been training with Tia for a while now. She is so knowledgeable about muscles and the bodies…read moremovement. She has a medical background that helps when she is training specific body areas. She is all about correct form and pushing you to achieve your goals. She will never let you quit. She listens and motivates. Tia is a great personal trainer.

Great experience overall. Very professional and motivating, with structured workouts tailored to…read moreyour goals. Highly recommend

I can't say enough great things about (Teddy) my trainer! Every session is challenging, motivating,…read moreand perfectly customized to my goals. They take the time to focus on form, explain the "why" behind each exercise, and always know how to push me just the right amount. I've seen incredible progress in my strength, endurance, and confidence since starting. Beyond the workouts, Teddy's positivity and professionalism make every session something I look forward to. If you're serious about getting results and working with someone who truly cares, I couldn't recommend them more highly!

The manager is an amazing dude, he's always around to help and if you ever need anything, extremely…read moregreat guy. The gym is amazing as-well a-lot to use for working out, although small it has all the necessary equipment for a gym.

Beware making a contract with this club, and specifically them scamming you out of money. We had a…read morebad experience with other gym members being unpleasant during our work out so we decided to cancel. The fine print of the contract states (in size 9 font): For installment members, If an early cancellation is requested during the term of this contract, the person must pay a $250 buyout fee, or the remainder of the contract (whichever is less). Our contract terms state that the terms of our arrangement are open-ended. This would mean we would only have to provide 30-day notice. But let's set that discrepancy aside, we would owe $130 in termination fees. The gym team however told us we owed the FULL $250 (and mentioned no other option for buyout). They are attempting to scam us out of $120 at least (and if we think about the discrepency in contract language $250 at most). The discrepency alone in the contract terms violates California's Health Studio Services Law. The scamming of money is also illegal. And just as a tidbit for anyone still considering this gym, they offer you a discount for the first month for rating them 5 stars when you join and writing some nice words about the gym. So their rating system is also fraudulent.

My husband and I have been coming here for almost 4 years. Our goal is to be healthy, and Mitch and…read moreTammy have helped us exceed that expectation. For example, I started out not being able to deadlift more than 45 lbs. Now I deadlift over 235 lbs. They will help you reach your health goals without hurting yourself. As a bonus, every member here is really nice and has been a member for several years as well.

This marks my 3rd week of participating with boot camp, almost every day of the weeks, and I have…read moreto say I love it! Everyone there is so warm and welcoming, and there is no judgement there at all. There are so much laughter and chatter, it's always such a warm and fun atmosphere. I know it's seems almost impossible to wake up at 5am and be at the gym by 6am for exercise, but once you get into the rhythm of starting your day early and sleeping early, it does wonders for your body and energy! The pricing is also very affordable, and bootcamp membership is offered in chunks of 3-months/6-months/a year. I'm only be in California for an undetermined amount of time, and after expressing my concerns, Mitch was very understanding and accommodating, so we were able to find something for me. Time flies really fast during bootcamp, but what I really appreciate is that there's no pressure to do beyond what you're capable of, you can go at your own pace and no one will judge you. Dianne and Mitch both demonstrate each exercise so it's easy to follow along, and they keep track of how many sets of each exercise we do. One of the biggest things they emphasize is correct posture, so you don't accidentally injure yourself during exercise. I've walked out of gym feeling all my muscles aching (in a good way!!) and I definitely am feeling so much healthier and less antsy I recommended my sister to come here as well and today was her first day of PT. It's her first time going to a gym for exercise, so having a PT to personally guide her was a good choice. She said it was a little bit of a challenge but she appreciated how attentive they were to the exercises she could do and the ones she struggled with. Needless to say, this was a great choice for us!! Thank you so much!

I've been going to personal training for 9 mos. every week with Awesta and highly recommend him and…read morethe team at Body Mechanix. I have multiple injuries and body issues that make it hard to work out. I was always injuring myself the moment I tried to do weight training on my own. With Awesta I give him feedback on when something is challenging or exacerbating an issue--I'm learning good form to avoid injuries. He is always responsive and finds modifications so I can stay engaged the entire work out. I also find it more affordable than I expected. I don't do the group classes though they look great, it's a bit too advanced for me given my limitations. Being in there a few times a week, I watch the entire staff cultivate a warm, welcoming environment where you/they say hi to everyone who walks into the space. It's also very diverse. I'm talking both staff and members, culturally, age-wise, body types, genders--no one ever makes you feel you don't belong there.

Rating: 4.5/5 - this review is based on one class…read more This gym is great for beginners and an older crowd. I didn't realize how much of a gym desert Castro Valley is until today. I'm originally from San Diego and there are plenty of gyms around my area. However, my sister did mentioned she lived in an older more suburban neighborhood. Unfortunately, I wanted more of a challenging HIIT class that you can find at Barrys or F45 (both of which are an hour away from here). With that being said, they do have TRX bands and assault bikes as well as a variety of weights. They also offer beverages between $1-$5. They were also nice to let you use the assault bikes before and after class. I was expecting more of an energetic and motivated crowd but it was more of a mellow crew of retirees and a preteen boy. It was definitely not what I expected in a bootcamp/HIIT class. Nevertheless, it was a great class albeit I felt like the only gym rat there. Earlier in the class, there was some confusion (partially because the trainer was also teaching people online) but he was able to modify some of the routine so most of us understood what to do. I never expected wanting to do more after a workout but this is a great class if you want to be challenged but not physically exhausted. I also recommend a voice amplifier and more prompts (i.e lift your arms above your head, etc) for the trainer as there was some confusion (maybe due to the music, his low tone or lack of prompts). Will visit again if I'm in the area as it's relatively close to where my family lives. Parking: Plaza Parking Recommendation: They have a first timer special - 3 classes for $50 that includes personal training but I would check online or in person to make sure that it's accurate. They also offer open gym to those with classpass!

I joined Oakland's Most Powerful a year and a half ago. With just two 1-hour classes each week, I…read morehave made tremendous gains. Mel and Luis lead efficient classes, allowing time for mobility exercises, warm-ups, strength exercises and cool-down in just an hour. Both coaches emphasize proper technique, and in every class I benefit from the specific observations and pointers they give me. What's more, Mel and Luis are awesome people, bringing a positive stoke to every class, and building a diverse, fun, and welcoming community. If you are looking for one thing you can do to benefit your health, get fit, or support your athletic performance, look no further than Oakland's Most Powerful.

I've been working out with the coaches at Oaklands Most Powerful Gym through Strong Start and it's…read morebeen amazing. The coaches are knowledgeable, encouraging, and build a great sense of community. I ENJOY going to class, have built strength and tools that are helping me feel great. Highly recommend Coach Mel and Coach Luis! (And don't be intimidated if you're just starting out - the program takes you step by step)