Iron works is great. Clean bathroom. I love their yoga and workout classes! Lots to do when you're…read morethere.

Plenty of problems to work on at this climbing gym. The routes are also decently rated. Staff at…read moreIronworks are helpful. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere and set up here.

After many years of doing yoga, I was ready to implement weights into my routine. I was intimidated…read moreby a gym because I have little experience with weights and machinery. I found Harold on ClassPass and it was exactly what I needed. Personalized attention and customized circuit training based on your goals. I highly recommend!

I've been Harold's client for several years. He's helped me workout through many injuries as well…read moreas helped me recover from a total right hip replacement. He is knowledgeable of how the human body works, nutrition and how it fuels the body. I love going to my sessions and always walk away exhausted and feeling like Harold encouraged me to go beyond what I would do myself. Which I totally need that in a trainer! Harold is awesome and if you are looking for a trainer....I would HIGHLY recommend going to him. His gym is centrally located in Emeryville and parking is no issue. He'll put together a great "plan" for you and you will start to see results. Try the InBody program.

Bay Strength is not a gym. It is not a bunch of trainers. It is not a set of equipment. Bay…read moreStrength is a source of inspiration and perspiration. It is a reason for people to bond while they bend. It is a place where people come to lift their spirits as much as lifting weights. I highly recommend Bay Strength to anyone looking for a way to get started on strength training without being intimidated by it! The trainers are great at providing the right mix of support, guidance and independence to let each person navigate their own journey. They go above and beyond to provide an open, accepting, and fun environment which makes the whole experience so much better! I've only been training here for a few months and I can already feel myself getting stronger every week. Big shoutout to Kelly and Katherine for being amazing trainers and for helping me get started on my strength training journey!

I love this place so much! As someone who has always been intimidated by weight rooms at most gyms,…read moreI immediately felt at ease and welcome at Bay Strength. The coaches teach you and correct your form in a positive way that is so encouraging, you never feel self conscious. They'll help you with alternative exercises or modifications if you ever need it. It's also so nice to not have to plan out your workouts, since the coaches lay everything out for you. They make it easy so that you can just go in and have fun while working at your own pace. The absolute best part of this gym is the people. I've made so many friends and we're always laughing and chatting and being silly. We cheer each other on, celebrate PRs, and crack jokes between sets. It's a true community, and I always feel so uplifted every time I'm here. Joining Bay Strength was the best decision I've made in a really long time, and I'm so grateful to be a part of this beautiful place.

I've been a member for quite a few years and experienced many trainers. Mijoia Finley ranks among…read morethe top I've worked with. Trainers and me need to have rapport and established a relationship to become partners. Mijoia and I clicked. She understands measurable goals and how to direct me to achieve them. I look forward to seeing Mijoia on a regular schedule!

I had to change my review because they are scammers. Romello signed me up in the summer for a 3…read moremonth membership. He had also offered me a one month option. Well I called to see about termination and another associate told me I had a one year contract! I asked for Romello to call me back but no one has called me. Hopefully a manager fixes this, but appears Romello might say anything to get a membership. How awful.

Amazing gym. Really clean, staff is friendly and most importantly PRIVACY! It is small but every…read moretime I go there is 5 people max (even for rush hour).

Practically every year I have come to Berkeley to visit my daughter and grandchildren. In Brazil I…read morehave regularly attended a bodybuilding gym. So when we arrived here we looked for a gym near our temporary home in North Berkeley. We did some research and found Strong Island. Where we were received with great attention and promptness by Rick. Accepted, for two months we practiced our individual training that we brought from Brazil. In a pleasant and well-equipped space we spent quality time with friendly people. Next year, we will be back.

I trained at Berkeley Barbell Club for about six months and really loved it. The monthly price is…read moreso good, definitely the lowest in East Bay, especially for 24-hour access. You even get a free guest pass once a week. The space is clean and has an air conditioner for hot days. Plenty of racks, and when it's busy, working in with others is easy. The owners are genuinely nice and welcoming. They host a bunch of optional WhatsApp groups for things like hiking and running. If you're shy, they'll go out of their way to make sure you know about these groups, but not in a pushy way. I would have kept my membership if I hadn't moved!

Amazing gym in the neighborhood. I got enrolled this month, and I'm so happy I did. The machines…read moreare all top quality, with new ones and new equipment always coming in. The atmosphere and the outdoor space are my favorites, also clean bathrooms and great location. Cody the owner is such a nice person. I highly recommend it.

Positives: They…read morehave like 17 squat racks in a room. It's amazing to see. The chemicals in the spray bottles are blue, so I know the workout equipment I'm spraying it with will be clean. The cardio area looked nice but I didn't get a chance to use it when I went two weeks ago. Negatives: Their upper body free weight area is kind of stuffy.

Since the pandemic, greatly shortened hours. No longer a women's weight room, and women's locker…read moreroom now unisex. No wonder membership has declined!

Great self service gym in nice area of Berkeley. Open 24 hours. Looks like they have a few group…read moreclasses and nice staff here. Clean and nice crowd that works out here .

Nice people and knowledgeable trainers. Caters to older clients. Recently increased space and…read moreequipment makes for a very friendly environment.