My first visit here with the daughters who absolutely love the workout and instructors…read more A very nice studio, Janice is encouraging, patient and very helpful in ensuring proper technique. Make no mistake, this is a workout! You work parts of your body that you didn't know could do the moves here. Very good for you body and soul!

I LOVE everything about XCORE. I signed up for their unlimited newbie special and I strongly…read morerecommend getting this membership if you're first starting out as you get to experience different instructors and take both xBurn and xClimb classes. They have so much availability (morning, noon, evening) on their schedule making it easy to schedule out my weeks ahead of time. The instructors genuinely care that you're having fun, enjoying the moves, and feel comfortable in your body. It's a challenge, but they will push you! I've taken a couple of their xClimb classes and oh my, that is SUCH a workout. Great music and you feel amazing after class. Parking has been pretty easy at this location! Sometimes there are events at the chapel down the street making it difficult to find parking, but that's quite rare in my opinion. Overall, I'm super grateful to have found this studio and community. I cannot wait to explore the other studios & instructors throughout the Bay!

Its small but has everything you'd need for spin. Single Large spin classes happening throughout…read morethe day not just the mornings. Many different instructors with different styles. Tons of spin shoes for you to borrow. Three private shower rooms. Comfy changing rooms with amenities like ear plugs if it too loud, deodorant, etc. friendly to all genders. If you buy packages of classes you can also take their other classes if you want a break from spin. Stretch, pilates , core , etc They have a new comer trial mini pack to try them out for a few days. Is recommend slowly up gradually to more classes tho see if their schedule matches yours.

Such a great studio and community! They have several in options for classes throughout the day and…read moregreat instructors! I enjoy going to Minphy, Jonathan, and Marcella's indoor cycling classes. They have so much energy and are great instructors. They have a great playlist too! JL is a great Pilates instructor as well! All of the employees are so nice and friendly! It makes you want to come back and be a part of the community they are building. They also have a great smoothie bar that is decently priced. I recommend getting the cool down with a scoop of protein!

I love coming to the classes here. The instructors are great, super friendly, classes are great,…read moretry the Strength class for an extra challenge. I love the studio, very cute and clean. They have bathrooms, lockers, and I believe a shower too? Instructors and front desk staff are very nice and helpful. Would definitely recommend The Bar Method to anyone who wants to try barre! Good location, lots of parking at Trader Joe's lot, and classes have a lot of room so it's easy to book a spot :)

Such an incredibly effective workout. The space is clean and the instructors are fantastic. The…read morebest thing about it is that I'm noticing changes in my body and it's quite remarkable. Finally have abs and other areas of my body are tightened up and look so much better. Parking is easy and everyone's friendly and welcoming

I bring my mom to the class on Saturdays called Gentle with Tonia which is geared toward seniors…read more Tonia is a great instructor and I highly recommend this class not only to seniors but also to anyone new to barre, recovering, or looking for a slower paced class. Please note that gentle does not mean easy. Also, be aware that the ac is usually turned way up! Be sure to come early so you can grab street parking. Also, bring grip socks!

At age 56, I have greater flexibility and stronger balance than when I was younger. I began barre…read moreto rebuild core strength after having my kids, 180 lb and 160 lb pregnancies on a 120 lb frame. Susan and her team are excellent instructors with attention to form and cuing. I have arthritis and scoliosis, there are always a variety of modifications offered in each class. I'm always invigorated by the workout of barre/pilates/yoga and really enjoy the community of folks I've met there.

James at Functional Patterns posses an impressive depth of knowledge in physical training. He…read moreclearly explains the principles behind the methods and is able to address any questions or concerns I have. Working with him has not only improved my fitness but also educated me about my body and how it moves. Highly recommend!

I went here on a recommendation to fix my knocked knees. I was told to get surgery over and over…read moreagain by doctors and orthopedists. But I didn't want surgery and it's complications that go with it. I did this instead. After most of my life with severe knocked knees, they have changed to within the normal bounds of leg movement and look. This place changed my life. I was looking to be stuck with this issue most of my life with limited mobility and further leg injury. Now I can see myself running in the near future without issues. The change took 9 months to get where I'm at in the present photo. Words cannot express how much gratitude and appreciation I have. Thank you so much Jonathan.

I started working with Mae about 6 weeks ago as someone who was pretty new to the gym, and she has…read morebeen great. She immediately made me feel comfortable and never intimidating, which made a huge difference for me starting out. She does a really good job of explaining what we're doing and why, so I actually feel like I'm learning instead of just going through the motions. Every workout feels challenging in a good way, and I've already noticed myself feeling more confident in the gym. If you're new or just want someone knowledgeable who makes the process feel approachable, I'd definitely recommend Mae.

Signed up for membership here since this location is a quick walk from home. It's nice, but the…read morespace is a little small, esp for the area. At times I had to wait a bit for a machine to free up, which was annoying. But the space is clean and everyone seems respectful, so I wont complain too much. I just need to figure out which times are less crowded. It would be great if the app displayed that info - like Planet Fitness. Will I return? Um yeah. I'm paying for a membership, and it's up the street. Another positive: based on the reviews I was nervous of passing out from lack of ventilation, and the temp was actually perfect. It wasn't stuffy/hot at all.

I came for a 7am class! I booked on Classpass. When I checked in, the woman acted like she seen me…read morebefore haha "What's your name again?" There was more than enough cubby space for belongings and shoes. The class was fairly full. I felt good after. After class, I enjoyed a mint tea! It's nice that they offered that. Also, the bathrooms were nice and clean and had things like extra hair ties if you needed them.

This is the yoga studio that turned me into a devoted yoga practitioner. Every single instructor is…read moreexceptional, and the studio is beautiful and very well managed. It's welcoming, warm, and full of really wonderful people. There are some social events that make it a true community. The only drawback is parking and some issues caused by the location right next to Lake Merritt, but those minor annoyances fade the moment you step into the peaceful, lovely space and begin your practice. I can't say enough good things about Arise!

Through out the workouts the trainers give helpful cues for doing the activity oror movements…read morecorrectly.

I can not say enough good things about Mark Sutro and his teaching and coaching abilities. I was…read morevisiting from San Diego and took Mark's cycle class and I enjoyed it so much that I stayed for his rowing class. It was my first time doing a rowing class and Mark was so helpful and continued to help correct my form and guide me in the right direction through the class. His music is excellent! A great blend of classics and current hits, all high energy and making you want to move! The facility is clean and well maintained and if I lived in the area I would definitely join. They have a wide range of classes for every interest and skill level and a full schedule throughout the week. Towels are provided and there is a water dispenser on one of the faucets in the locker room.

This place is just the best. I've been in the group fitness classes for a month now and it's been…read moreso much fun. The people in the class have been going for YEARS and they are all so fun and energetic. Lisa (who runs the classes) is such a chill yet motivating coach. She's funny with jokes, plays good music and helps with your form too. The classes realllly get a tough workout in in the best way possible. Response times were a little lag at first, but the IG DM never fails and I got a response right away, email took just a few extra days! If I wasn't moving away, I would keep going here for years - and I am absolutely looking for a similar workout in my next city - can't say better things about this place!

I emailed them with a question as well as expressing interest in setting up a consultation, and…read morenever got a response. It's been over a month. Very strange. Maybe they missed my email by accident but it's disappointing all the same, given all the good reviews. As a prospective member, I was highly discouraged by the lack of response, and decided to look elsewhere.

My husband and I have been working with Ash for almost 2 years on a weekly basis and we couldn't be…read morehappier. The gym is clean and well maintained. Parking is generally easy on Piedmont Ave and surrounding streets. Ash is very knowledgeable and we always leave there feeling better than when we walked in. I have trained with Ash through 2 pregnancies and one postpartum period so far and he has helped me stay strong and active. He is equally understanding and respectful of my physical limits- whether it be from nausea, general pregnancy discomforts or general fatigue. In terms of scheduling, we buy our training sessions in packs and have weekly set times. If we need to change our schedule, Ash has been very accommodating. Both Mindy and Ash are very reachable via email or text so communicating with them regarding scheduling or billing has never been an issue for us. Overall I'd highly recommend BK roots for personal training. Both Ash and Mindy are very knowledgeable and experienced and can help make anyone regardless of age or physical fitness level feel strong and capable with their body.

I have had chronic back pain, sciatica, and piriformis syndrome since 2013 and my usual approach…read morehas been to go to Pilates or a physiotherapist to maintain core strength. I started going to Mindy last April and she has turned my life around in the past one year. Not only does Mindy take a physiotherapist like attention to detail with injury, she also brings a strongly intuitive understanding of what the body needs to heal itself. I had been hearing about the importance of retaining muscle mass for women in their forties and coming to Mindy addresses that for me as well, in addition to the recovery from my injuries. Mindy assessed my strength and identified every single muscle system that needed work. With all my past attempts to heal myself, the focus had always been the core. She shifted that to be the full body. She had me working on my glutes, hamstrings, and back muscles in addition to my core. Her focus on my shoulders has improved my tech-neck posture and significantly changed the way my body responds to stress. Through the past year, I have had multiple setbacks (back spasm, low iron, low energy levels) and she has always met me where I am at to build the strength back up again. She has advised me on nutrition, conserving iron, and adjusted our sessions for my low energy days just right so I could continue to build from whatever I had. I am now looking forward to going on an anti-inflammatory regimen that she recommended. Previously, she was tracking my food consumption on MyFitnessPal. At 46, I am the strongest I have been since my early 30s, after over a decade of having a broken back. The two sessions with Mindy are so important to me that I plan my travel around them as often as possible. So many of the pains that I thought would never go away are gone now (knee pain, lumbar spine pain). Working with Mindy has been such a gift! I truly appreciate her no-BS, straight talk approach to solving these problems with empathy, deep understanding, and hard work. Thank you for all the healing and my renewed belief in my body's ability to heal!