I have been training with Talhah at SBM fitness for the last several months and am so pleased with…read morethe experience! He has gone above and beyond to tailor a unique workout plan for my needs and abilities. He is also creative in the exercises he chooses - something I could not do on my own! I appreciate the way he pays close attention to form, as a good personal trainer should. It also helps that he's a bodybuilder himself and is very resourceful when it comes to diet and overall lifestyle. In addition to the quality personal training I'm receiving, I enjoy working out on my own at SBM. The equipment there is perfect to master a solid workout and is exactly what I was looking for in a small but all-inclusive gym!

SBM is an exceptional place to seek help toward achieving your health and fitness goals. They offer…read moresomething for everyone and can help you get started or get to the next level! I personally have taken some Pilates sessions with Mia and it was appropriately challenging and very rewarding! This is also a family run business that puts the client experience first and to me you cannot put a price on that! The value for money was outstanding but the experience and passion that was offered by the staff and ownership is worth so much more!

Super awesome place! Went for open gym, it is $2/person and there is plenty of space! The gym looks…read morebrand new, is very clean, and don't worry, you can rent a basketball with only an ID!

The basketball court at the gym is my go-to spot to unwind and stay active big area to enjoy!read more

Out of every gym I've ever been to, this has honestly been my favorite gym in the world. The…read moreequipment is top-tier and always maintained so well, the atmosphere is amazing, and it somehow never feels overcrowded even during busy hours. The men's locker room and showers are always spotless, which says a lot about how much care the owner/staff put into the gym. Even the music and overall vibe are perfect, it's one of the only gyms where I don't even feel the need to wear earbuds because the environment itself motivates me to train harder. You can really tell this gym was built with passion and pride, and that's rare nowadays. It became part of my routine and honestly one of my favorite places to decompress after long work days. I've recommended it to friends and always spoke highly of it because it truly stands out from the typical commercial gyms.

I have been a gym member with Powerhouse for over 15 years. I absolutely LOVE this gym. The…read moreequipment is always state of the art and there's enough machines that you rarely have to wait to use them. The trainers are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and I can personally see the remarkable body transformation their clients have undertaken in just a short time. The yoga room is amazing and always available and I don't do mixed martial arts but if that is something you are interested this is definitely the gym for you. They also have a wide variety of unique classes dedicated to sculpting a particular area of your body (such as the booty-abs class they offer). The staff are always very friendly and are always accommodating and helpful should you have any issues. Located in a perfect spot right in downtown Redwood City I personally tell anyone I know that's interested in working out that Powerhouse Elite is the place to go. I highly recommend this gym.

This gym is filthy. I didn't take pictures because it's posted everywhere that it's not allowed,…read morebut this gym is gross. Of 6 Women's bathroom stalls, only 1 works! (As of today 8/5/26, and for the past week) I went 5 days is a row, and not one bathroom was fixed. There were clots of black hair in the showers day after day. Ew. The same clots of hair. No one cleans this place! Weights are all over the place, there are two workout mats in the whole gym (I asked where there where more and the guy at the front desk said "That's all we have." Really? Two mats and a whole empty mat storage shelf?). Mirrors are dirty day after day, and there are towels and tissue paper are on the floor. Gross. If they're having trouble hiring a cleaning crew, they need to pay more. My regular 24 hour Fitness is packed at 7:00 am; this place was empty, probably because it's a gross place to work out. Go to the Mountain View 24 Hour Fitness, it's clean, weights are organized, and you can actually use the bathroom.

0 stars! This place is a sh*thole!!!! Don't join, it's a dump. My husband and I use to go here…read moreyears ago (when it was still decent) and thought about rejoining but MOSTLY ALL of the 24 Hour Fitness here in California are an armpit! Broken equipment, dirty disgusting bathrooms, etc etc etc. With the money they charge ripping everyone off you would think they could afford new equipment and staff that actually cared to keep the gym clean. I just read someone else's review and they have cockroaches now????? Nice. This place and the rest of them should just be condemned. Someone needs to buy the company and do a revamp but I'm sure corporate greed just wants to keep their money, they don't give a sh*t about their customers anymore. DO BETTER 24 HOUR FITNESS!!!!

I have worked with Michael Dorricott twice in my life, once 11 years ago and once again about 16…read moreweeks ago. I came back because he is hands down, the best in the business. He has completely transformed the way I think about heath and fitness, something I have been passionate about most of my life but something fundamental has always been missing for me that has made consistency extremely hard and nearly impossible. Finally, I am now holding the correct practices, mindset and building the correct momentum to drive me to this being a life long journey and not a passing event, summer or moment. It's been 16 weeks and I have lost 26lbs and counting. Thrilled to continue.

Training Space is the real deal. I started working with one…read moreof their personal trainers recently, and it's been a game changer. What really impressed me is how intentional they are about matching you with the right coach -- not just someone with credentials, but someone who fits your goals, your energy, and how you like to be coached. I didn't realize how much that would matter until now, but the difference is huge. Every session feels like it's actually building toward something, not just burning time. If you're feeling stuck in your fitness routine or you want something way more personalized than the usual gym setup, I highly recommend checking this place out. It's focused, professional, and honestly one of the best decisions I've made for my health in a long time.

Closed? Went by the…read moreaddress in Yelp and on their website. It is ghost-town empty. There was sign with a barcode on the door pointing to a new location saying "opens August 1." New location windows completely covered with brown paper and a sign out front saying "this location is permanently closed." There was a door slightly ajar and what looked like people and possibly equipment inside, though I did not get a good look. I pulled the door partially open to go inside and had to let go because of a phone call. It looked like some people saw me. Took a few minutes to end the call, and during that time, I heard someone come up from the inside and close and lock the door. I called their phone number and no answer. Closed business? Moving? Just unfriendly? No idea, but it seems not to be a place to go. Save yourself some time and go elsewhere.

Since starting my lifting journey in 2019 I must say this is by far my favorite gym. It was exactly…read morewhat I was looking for in terms of being super lowkey but also having such a welcoming group of gym goers. Rich the owner is so kind and tentative and should be proud of the space he's cultivated. Vincent is also super kind and was great in welcoming me to this new gym getting over my first timer nerves very quickly. If you are looking for a space where you can go in and out quickly this is a spot for you. I've never had to wait for a machine. They have all of the essentials for lifting cardio machines and sometimes there's a cute puppy or two. Lots of well seasoned lifters here as well as newbies. Great vibe and place!

Very nice equipments, ambience and playlist! The teacher were super nice and friendly!read more

I have been going to Heartcore on and off for over 6 months, and I've enjoyed every class I've…read moretaken so far! I appreciate the Off Peak class pricing in this economy, and I tend to book those classes since they're cheaper. These classes are often taught by Krystal and Sunny, and they've quickly become my favorites! They're so patient with newer members. I don't like being touched by instructors during my workouts when they're trying to correct my form, and Krystal+Sunny are able to tell me verbally how to correct my form without touching me. I get a great workout and I'm noticing results - my biceps are getting more muscular as I've become more consistent in the last two months!

i had a great experience here with the nicest coaches ever. it is a little more on the expensive…read moreside but worth it.

I joined Equinox through work about two months ago and already had a strong Pilates background from…read moreclassical private and group sessions, plus I do Solidcore pretty regularly around 10 classes a month. I booked the complimentary 1:1 Pilates intro just thinking it would be a nice add on and even told a friend I wasn't planning to continue after. That completely changed after my session with Joan McCarthy. I'm so glad I happened to be paired with her for that complimentary session. She is truly exceptional. I ended up buying a large pack of sessions right after and now see her twice a week. We've even done a few double sessions which have been amazing. I'm already seeing real progress in my strength, flexibility, and overall toning, and the principles she teaches have helped me get so much more out of my Solidcore and other group workouts. What really stands out is her energy and approach. She has such a positive and motivating attitude, and she really pushes me to challenge myself, find my limits, and get the most out of every session. I've also learned so much more about fitness and overall health from working with her. She combines deep Pilates expertise with a dance background, and her hands on adjustments are amazing. She also sends an in depth breakdown after each session of what we worked on and is very responsive, which makes everything feel thoughtful and personalized. I'll be honest I waited to write this because I wanted to lock in my recurring time slots first, which probably says everything. I'm fully obsessed. Thank you Joan!

I tried both MPX and Solidcore. I would highly recommend taking the intro class at MPX, as the…read moreinstruction in regular classes is FAST and not extremely clear. For a beginner, the instruction at Solidcore is more careful and I got a better workout as a result-- I wasn't scrambling all over the machines like I did at the MPX studio. As a small person, I needed some variations to make the exercises work. Although the MPX class was tiny, I had to ask for these, even though the teacher could see I was struggling. I don't think I'll go back to MPX even though they promised it "would get easier" because the quality of instrution lacked for me and I lost interest.

I recently bought the new client package and each class just got me more motivated to come back…read more This is rare for me, seeing as I've tried almost all the classes around this area ! (Barre, OTF, HIIT, etc). I love how the focus is to improve on strength for the whole body. Trust me, you will leave this class with your arms and legs shaking ! It's such a fun workout and the instructors are so friendly and knowledgeable. If you don't know what you're doing that's alright! Because the classes are small (10 slots) they'll adjust you til you feel the BURN. I highly recommend coming here !

After moving to NorCal, I was on the hunt for a gym that wasn't just another crowded space with…read morerandom workouts--and I finally found it at Functional Lifestyles Palo Alto. From day one, I felt at home. Francisco did my assessment and set the tone with a thoughtful, personalized approach. Corey, the owner, is so down-to-earth and even jumps in on classes. I've also trained with Jamie, Billy, and Damian, and every single coach brings both expertise and energy. They actually watch your form, coach you through adjustments, and push you in the right ways. What sets FL apart is their model: semi-private sessions (10 clients, 2 coaches), which means you get personalized attention without losing the motivation of a group atmosphere. The programming is smart--focused on movement quality, strength, and conditioning that translate into real-life performance. As someone training for Hyrox, this has been a game changer. The community here is just as strong as the workouts. People cheer each other on, and it truly feels like a team environment. Palo Alto, you're lucky to have this spot--I can't recommend it enough.

About three years ago my kids were finally sleeping through the night, they were in the cusp of…read moreleaving toddler-hood and as a working mom I finally had the energy to start thinking of myself a bit more. A nice acquaintance introduced me to this gym and I will admit that I was a bit intimidated. I've never really felt "at home" in a gym or workout place. But everyone was so nice and encouraging and from the first meeting this place showed me that it was really something else. We have officially been part of this community for three years now and I've never felt judged or diminished, rather appreciated and encouraged. Also, the community is so diverse, as are the coaches- who are seriously ALL amazing. It makes such a difference to see a range of bodies, ages, to hear from Celia Cruz to Chicago to M83. And they have such patience with my clambering children and even pups. I think seeing their mom lift heavy weights helps them see themselves as able and strong as well. My life is so much healthier and happier having this place to make me stronger and less stressed. I really do see this as one of the best investments I am doing in myself and well being for the long term. So! If you are local and are hoping to find a place to workout, that will take you as you are and just encourage you and push you to reach a stronger, healthier chapter of you you should check them out.