Love this gym!! The classes at Level Up Fitness is for all…read morelevels. I've been a member for a few months now. Nick is amazing he will modify the exercise to meet the persons needs either to challenge and improve your fitness goals or to work with physical limitations. It's an absolutely fantastic gym. Great family atmosphere, well-maintained, clean, with amazing equipment for all the group training classes.

I moved to the area a few months ago and was looking for a new gym and to try strength training…read more Level Up is my new home! Nick and the other coaches are very knowledgeable and everyone is very nice and welcoming! This gym is literally for everyone and any age group! The class schedule has several great options, class types vary throughout the week and they do Yoga! Nick does quarterly nutrition classes with body scans and will help modify your workout to meet your current health level. If you are looking for a new gym or to try strength training for the first time, come to Level Up!

I've been working with Shelly for a few years this time, and I really appreciate both her knowledge…read moreand the way she approaches training. She pays attention to what my body needs on any given day and knows when to challenge me and when to adjust things. I never feel like I'm being pushed just for the sake of pushing harder. She's also warm, encouraging, and genuinely enjoyable to work with. I've noticed myself getting stronger and feeling more confident in what my body can do, and I really value having someone who makes exercise feel supportive rather than punishing. I highly recommend her!

Shelly Fitzsimmons at Studio Fitness is an exceptional trainer with an incredible depth of…read moreknowledge in all aspects of healthy living. She genuinely cares about each person she works with and knows how to encourage, challenge, and support you in a way that feels completely personal. Shelly has truly changed my life, and I'm so grateful for her expertise, guidance, and heart. I cannot Shelly and her entire staff!

As someone who rarely writes reviews, I felt this one was necessary…read more I've been a coach/trainer for the past five years, and I have never been so disappointed in a new drop-in class. I had never been to an F45 before, but I decided to meet my friend for a short workout on Saturday morning (5/10/25). I walked into a quiet studio where two trainers were present--one female, named Shannon, and a male. Neither introduced themselves or welcomed me. The female trainer was on her phone, and the male was walking around. I had to initiate the conversation, saying something like, "Hi, I haven't been to this gym before." The female glanced up and said, "Ha, you came to the one-hour workout--you're going to die," then pointed to the lockers and told me where to put my things. The male said absolutely nothing. I repeated myself: "Okay, well, I haven't been here before--do I need to sign something?" She looked up from her phone again and asked, "Oh, so you want to drop in?" I said, "I think so," and she pointed to a QR code on the wall and said, "You can sign up through here." As a coach, I have never felt so unimpressed or unwelcome. After signing up, no one asked if I had any workout experience, prior injuries, or questions. No direction was given about where to warm up or how the class worked. Nothing. I was honestly in shock. Thankfully, my friend was there to guide me. (Imagine if I had come alone!) While I could figure things out due to my experience, the lack of attention was unacceptable--especially considering the $219/month unlimited membership price. Frankly, it felt fraudulent. During the class, the coaches were flat, disengaged, and uninterested. No motivation, no energy--just generic lines like "Push harder... come on... 10 seconds left." It felt like a conveyor belt workout. The session itself was okay--I definitely didn't "die" as the coach joked. After the class, neither coach checked in with me. No "good job," no "thanks for coming," no invitation to return--absolutely nothing. I walked out of the gym feeling upset and disgusted by how I was treated and how poorly this F45 location operates. I know not all F45 gyms are like this. Shout out to Coach MoMo down in Burlingame, who creates an enjoyable and welcoming experience. But the F45 in Santa Rosa off Industrial Ave is, in my opinion, a huge waste of money. I would never recommend this location--or at least the 6:45 AM class. Also, $30 for a drop-in session? For that level of service? No thanks. It's unfortunate that I felt compelled to write this review, but people deserve to know they can spend far less elsewhere and receive far more in terms of physical and emotional wellbeing.

The gym charged me $199 and wouldn't answer my multiple calls/messages/emails! WTF?…read moreMy 2 weeks trial ended, and without any heads up I was charged $199 for membership. Was not my intention by the prior owner, Melissa, was very responsive and while she didn't return the money, she assured me I could use it for another month of membership. Again, not my intention but ok. Unfortunately, Melissa is no longer the owner and when I tried to use my credit I just couldn't get through to the gym! I called them a number of times, emailed and texted - nothing! Stay away from this place!

Coach Chris and his team of trainers are amazing. The workouts he programs challenge me at every…read moretraining session. I have never left saying, "that was easy" And the FitFam (athletes I train) with always encourages & cheer each other on. It's a safe environment where I work on bettering myself, while being supported by genuinely good people. Sign up! You won't regret it!

I'll give 2 starts because I def had a burn after the work out, and the people here are nice…read more Now as someone that actually has been consistently to the gym not in a class there are a few things I observed that I believe you should pay attention to. Yes these are trainers, BUT they make working out a competition between everyone in the class, they make you GO FAST which is NOT how someone should work out unless you want to get hurt. In the class I noticed a lot of people have very POOR form, rounded back, lifting too heavy for themselves, not taking their time to really get good form in. I've heard other people in class say they were sore for 5 days, that's not good. You are pushing people too hard that are just getting in and they will hurt themselves! The first class a trainer will typically evaluate you, ask you if you have any injuries , and weakness, and pain, none of this was done my first day which would make it very easy for someone to hurt themselves. Not to mention there's no stretching before or after? I don't trust these guys, for the amount your paying. (175$ monthly) they should really be focusing on being a trainer and the form of people paying them. You sign a full disclosure if you hurt urself it's not their fault.... if you're paying this much.. I would recommend getting a trainer from a gym. No one in this class is super fit besides the trainers and that should tell you something ...

Such an amazing team of trainers! Working out has become a habit especially with the results I am…read morenoticing.

F45 has changed my life!! I'm so thankful for the whole team that brings a safe and healthy…read moreexperience to our community. Not only am I in the best shape I've ever been in, I have made friendships that I will have forever. Join F45 BV you won't regret. They actually have 3 locations too that will soon all be open(hopefully) and your able to go to all 3 with your one membership!! So amazing!!

Ringtime is truly a hidden gem. Had I known about this spot, I would have come a long time ago…read more I've always wanted to get into boxing and tried a few classes in the past, but the idea of boxing and fitness combined got me through the door. I found them stumbling upon other fitness spots in an app and was instantly intrigued. I scheduled to come in to try it out and that was one hell of a workout! Full body nonstop. I loved how there were different stations in which I did different workouts. I punched all different types of bags. The speed bag and wrecking ball bag was my favorite. I was taught form and some technique. This was a really unique experience and highly recommend to get in some HIIT!

friendly staff, very understanding of people who never done this sport before. highly recommend.read more

Seriously, this place is awesome. This is where you need to go if you want to get fit…read more My main hobby has always been adult ballet classes. About a year ago I started training at a local gym to get stronger for dance. I struggled with figuring out what to do at the gym. I sort of just bounced between machines with no focus. It wasn't efficient and I was struggling to see results. The only times I ever got a great workout in, is when I worked with a trainer. Working with a trainer is great, but can be very pricey. Long story short, I've heard of CrossFit many times and was always intrigued. I knew that CrossFit provided a "workout of the day". This is what I wanted. I was tired of guessing what I should do at the gym. I love that I can show up, do the scheduled workout, feel great, and go home. CrossFit may seem expensive, but it is a great value. You always have a coach there to help you with your form, and the workouts are planned. It's basically the same as working with a trainer, but you're in a class environment, which is very motivating. So I decided to go and try a class at Sonoma Strength Academy. I was pretty nervous, it seemed very intimidating. The owner Beejan (who is extremely helpful) reached out to me and encouraged me to try a class. He found out I was a nurse and informed me that they offer a great discount for nurses! After just one class, it was obvious that this place is extremely welcoming to new people. It was also clear that all fitness levels are welcome. Every workout can be scaled. So literally anyone can do the daily workouts. The coaches will show you the modifications that you can do. The head coach Chuck encouraged me to take "on-ramp" classes with him (which I recommend doing). Taking these classes helped me learn the basic foundational movements of CrossFit. I was able to feel more confident when I joined regular classes. Chuck is a fantastic coach who has helped me tremendously since I've started (and he has great taste in music). You can tell he cares about the members and their progress. The other coach I've worked with since starting is Jessica, she's so amazingly helpful. She's very encouraging to new people (such as myself) and has also given me great tips about recovery at home. You can tell she's passionate about being a coach. The location is a great and the gym is huge. Right now during the pandemic, the workouts are being performed outside. Which has been going smoothly (I actually really love exercising outside). I heard that they have plans to move their already large gym, into an even larger building right next door. Also- there is plenty of parking here, which is very convenient. The gym has new owners, and it appears that they are putting their heart and soul into making improvements to this establishment. I have not been a member for long, but I can tell this CrossFit gym is going places. Every class I attend I leave I feeling stronger. The people who attend this gym are friendly and welcoming. There is a real sense of camaraderie and community. I'm glad I found this place! I plan on sticking around for many years to come.

I found my new box!…read more I have been doing CrossFit for about 2 years. I left my other box due to disagreements on the training and programming. I took 6 months off while doing the traditional gym route. After missing the rush and encouragement I got from CrossFit, I decided to find another family that fit my goals and style. I tried a couple of others before I found Sonoma Strength Academy. They are adequately equipped and the size is large enough to allow the classes to have enough room to not be on top of each other. It is relatively clean and the training is great. I love the evening class times and the price was the least expensive in Santa Rosa for 3 times a week. Chuck does a great job making you feel welcome and coaching you through the workouts. He will correct your form and give you tips to be more efficient. The workouts include strength, cardio, and agility and he throws in mobility work also. It is fun and challenging every time I go. Unless something changes, I have found my long term, workout family.

UPDATE: Over 20…read moreyears in fitness, I've never stayed with a personal trainer longer than one year. 5yrs later, I am still here. I know I can't get his workouts anywhere else. No one has been able to whip me into shape like LP has and I've kept the weight off. There is no one else! There's a method to his madness and his workouts are methodically calculated for dialed in results. He shows up every day for us. No one has pushed me as hard as he has. And this is all for the greater good. If I go MIA, he checks in with me. He truly holds me accountable as any coach should. He's in a tier all on his own though. A tier of shear excellence. His results are amazing and are life changing. Everyone in his studio is an athlete. Thank you so much coach.

Somehow 8 months have gone by and I can say without any doubt that Team LP is AMAZING! I can't…read moreimagine going back to whatever I was calling "working out". Sure, I had a gym membership, actually many memberships and personal trainers but the inevitable would happen and I would make excuses for not going. No more!!! I've been going 5-6 days a week for eight months and have NEVER had the same workout twice! No joke. Everyone is welcoming, supportive and all around nice. I look forward to going everyday. It's not a regular gym where you show up whenever you want. You sign up online and show up ready for a great workout. It's challenging but 100% doable if your committed. After a few months I convinced my wife to try it out. She didn't think she would be up to it. Now, she too goes almost everyday. The only thing we wish to be different is that we would have stopped in years ago! I'm not in my 20's anymore but physically feel that great everyday! LP- you are truly the best, thank you!!