My friend and I checked out this club and overall we really liked it. The place was super clean and…read moreyou can tell they take good care of it. I mainly went for the pool, and I also used the steam room, sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub downstairs. Everything was clean and felt really nice. But honestly, the policies were a big downside. For example, we could sign up, but if we wanted other people to join under the same plan to save money, they had to be under 18, which just doesn't make sense. The guest policy was the biggest issue for me. You can bring a guest, but it has to be a different person every time. I'm paying around $330 a month, so it would be reasonable to at least bring my spouse once in a while, even just once a month. Not being able to bring the same person is really restrictive and doesn't feel practical. Overall, the club itself is great, but these policies are too strict, and that's why I decided not to sign up.

My parents were considering making Life Time Fitness their new gym so I went with them to check it…read moreout. After our interaction with front desk, the people who sit there could not be more unfriendly towards us and for no reason. My parents are much older and we were nothing but kind to them. They decided to take their money elsewhere.

Really impressed with this gym. I've tried several in the area, but none offer as many classes as…read moreForma. The staff is friendly and helpful, Glad we joined!

Forma Gym in Walnut Creek markets itself as a luxury fitness club, but my experience was anything…read morebut premium. The disparity between the men's and women's locker rooms is impossible to ignore. The men's locker room is clean, well-maintained, and includes a sauna. The women's locker room doesn't even have a sauna. Instead, it has filthy floors, poorly maintained showers that don't drain, and standing water collecting around your feet while you shower. It's unsanitary, disgusting, and completely unacceptable for a gym charging premium membership fees. I tolerated these conditions for months before finally deciding enough was enough and canceling my membership. Unfortunately, the cancellation process was even worse than the locker room. I canceled my membership, yet Forma put me into a "soft cancellation" and quietly started charging me again three months later. I didn't realize it immediately, and by the time I caught the charges, they had collected months of membership fees. Rather than refunding money they never should have taken, they offered me free months at the same gym I had already chosen to leave. That is not customer service--it's a refusal to take responsibility. Between the neglected women's facilities and the way my cancellation was handled, I left feeling that Forma cares far more about collecting membership fees than providing the premium experience it advertises. I would never recommend Forma Gym in Walnut Creek won't be returning.

Are you young, new to the city, and like meeting new people?…read more Then WAKA Kickball is for you! I've been playing for 5 years now. There are several days you can play, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday. Each Day of the week has a different vibe and level of competition. I mainly play on Sundays which is a little less competitive than other days. And it gives me enough time to recover. After the games we head to our sponsor bar to hang out, drink, and play flip cup. There are usually 2-3 parties that happen every season as well. I've made some of my best friends playing kickball. You should too!

Really fun and really great way to meet new people in a new city (or when you want to make new…read morefriends in the city you've lived in for awhile). Every league is different, so it's worth trying a few if you don't like the first one you are in. The kickball is fun but it works really well when paired with the drinking games after. The most important thing is to find a league where the post-game bar is on a night where you can afford to drink and is easy to get home from (i.e. no driving necessary). A good post-game means it doesn't matter whether you are on a team that loses every game. There is a mix of players and some have played for a few years and understand the strategies and have experience, while others are just starting out. Signing up as a free agent is pretty random, so you can get placed on a completely new team or as filling out an established squad. Most people are generally friendly and welcoming (beer does that to you).

As a long-standing member of Oakwood, I am continually drawn back by the exceptional dance…read moreinstructors who enrich our community. Among them, Carah Hering stands out as my all-time favorite fitness instructor. She imparts her expertise in Line Dancing, ZUMBA, Aqua-ZUMBA, and Cardio Dance, fostering a sense of community that transcends the club. Carah helps coordinate dance parties and trips throughout the year, she also encourages the celebration of birthdays and other life milestones in a unique and memorable manner. These events provide an unparalleled opportunity for camaraderie and shared experiences. Recently, I underwent hip replacement surgery, and Carah's classes served as my greatest motivation to heal and resume dancing with my Oakwood Dance Sisters. If you are passionate about dance or eager to explore this art form, I wholeheartedly recommend all the dance classes offered at the Oakwood Athletic Club.

Love this gym! The pool is the perfect temperature, the showers are immaculate, the wet and dry…read moresaunas relaxing, the fitness classes intense, but fun, and the machines are state-of-the-art. The staff at the front desk, make it a point to memorize your name, amazing, so check-in is very easy highly recommend!

5 stars! Natalia at City Sports Concord is an absolute gem--patient, empathetic, and incredibly…read moreunderstanding with my brother's schizophrenia. She handled his unique decisions with such grace, respect, and wellness-focused care during our visit, making a tough situation feel supported instead of judged.[citysportsfitness] It's rare to find staff this attuned to mental health challenges; most people just don't get it, but Natalia created a safe space that reignited my brother's love for basketball--he used to play all the time but has been stuck at home lately. Her actions meant the world to me as his caregiver, motivating him to get active again instead of sitting idle all day. She deserves every praise and promotion--truly 5-star exceptional! Thank you, Natalia!

For a while I though $40 per month was a good deal. However, I'm starting to think I'm paying too…read moremuch. Many machines, sinks, and hydration stations are broken. The good news is that the rude front desk person is gone. I've seen employees vaping while working.

CrossFit in a nutshell: approach as a strength and conditioning program built on constantly varied,…read moreif not randomized, functional and scalable movements executed at high intensity. My motto: "Being in shape requires one thing: hard work. And working hard requires no talent" About 4 weeks ago I attended my first class. I was feeling nervous. I had heard crossfit is a hardcore fitness challenge. I walked in with butterflies in my stomach not knowing what to expect. I was first greeted by Meg which runs the gym and who also is a certified crossfit trainer & a has a black belt in Kempo Karate. I still did not know what to expect, and was feeling intimidated by the "WOD" aka work out of the day. I had never done a overhead, power push, jerk before. (scared) Once the class was instructed what we had to do, I was guided by Meg on body mechanics and BAM!! I fell into the swing of it. From my first day experience, it has me coming back four times a week. Everybody is very friendly and welcoming. I remember someone telling me "we all been in your place before", and it only gets better =) Everyday is a new work out so never a dull moment. ***Shouts out to Meg, Alex, Jonathan, Vanessa, and Manolo they all have the drive to provide direction, supervision, encourage, dedication, and motivation enabling you to work safely at your full potential.

Sensei Meg runs a wonderful martial arts program for children. She is a child whisperer and is also…read moremasterful with quirks and behaviors. She and Sensei Robert had been god sent already before the pandemic. Since the pandemic they have become lifesavers to my 6-year old. They have a great outdoor set up for classes so they take place in person. There is also a zoom option. I owe the renewal in my child's COVID mental health and spirit to them (and I am not the only parent who feels that way). If you are looking for a martial arts place for your kiddo, you couldn't find better.

This place is more than pickleball courts. It's a vibe, it's community, and it's a variety of…read moreplayers and skill levels from beginner to advanced. The signup board and "monitors" will help you find a good group if needed. Please respect the neighbors who are not thrilled with parking on the housing side. The bathrooms are by the tennis courts but there is a water fountain at the pickleball courts. Just bring a smile, a bottle, and your paddle. If you need a coach let me know. I have group and private lessons at private Walnut Creek courts weekly. I'll get you ready to play and win at Rudgear Park!

Great place to play pickleball! Lots of good players and everyone is friendly. The club organizes…read moreplay and provides balls during morning play. Out-of-town visitors are welcome.

I was in need of a gym and having a pool was one of the requirements so that limited the options in…read morethe area for me that wasn't a 20 minute+ drive way so I decided to check out Equinox first and ended up really liking the vibe. The classes feel like studio classes (like barre or spin, etc.) that you'd be paying almost $200/month for without any amenities or regular gym equipment. I've been to other gyms in the past that had a lot of hm, lets just call it people watching and social hour. Folks here are definitely here to workout, do their own thing and friendly. Definitely a no judgement zone. I also had some hesitations based on other reviews about not being able to freeze or cancel membership within the first year especially if you have an injury and what not but decided to go for it anyway despite that, more on that later. Some other other gyms didn't seem to be any better based on those reviews so it probably would've been similar issues elsewhere anyway. When you initial sign up, they give you some comp sessions with a trainer (to obviously sell you personal training) but it's something I wanted to try anyway. I thought, why not, let's give it a go for a few months since I thought it would be good to get an extra boost and back into a routine. Well, a few months had passed and then I had some travel plans so I was away from the gym but then came back from my travels with a severe knee injury where I could barely walk. It sucked but I showed up anyway. Not because I couldn't cancel my membership due to the contract terms but because I needed movement for rehab. I was initially hesitant about returning to training because I felt like I wouldn't be training at 100%. And let's be real, the training sessions aren't cheap. After some discussion with physical therapist for a rehab plan, I decided to return to training with Summer and it was honestly one of the best decisions I've made. Summer programed exercises for me to supplement my PT. She has been really awesome to work with, because my program needed a lot of re-working along the way to adapt to my rehab progress. She's also open to feedback and really great with listening to my input on things that I want to work on. While I am still ways away from being 100% recovered from my knee injury, I already feel like it's night and day compared to just a few months ago. So why only 4 stars? Well, only taking one off is quite generous despite some issues with their app, specifically for training and the so-so amenities in the locker room. The app isn't the best and there were some miscommunications with it that led to a lot of frustration but the training manager Matt was really nice and made it right. The other reason for taking off the star was the amenities which they finally changed to something that smells way better. The previous products didn't smell good and it seemed like the shampoo, body wash, and face cleanser seemed like it was all the same soap in the shower. Didn't feel like there is anything different between the stuff in the bottles. It wouldn't even upset me that there was just one multipurpose wash but the same soap in the different bottles is just confusing for me. Like what's the point? Anyway, good riddance with the old stuff. I haven't tried the new stuff yet aside from the lotion that smells heavenly. I haven't been to the other locations to compare but this one is sufficient for my needs.

I've been an Equinox member for over five years in Southern California and visit the San Ramon area…read moreonce or twice a year. This was, by far, the worst experience I've ever had at any Equinox location. After what I believed was a successful check-in, a staff member interrupted my workout by tapping me on the shoulder and asking me to stop by the front desk after I finished. About five minutes later, I was interrupted again--this time by two employees, including the manager, Lawrence Sanderson, who approached me in the middle of my workout and asked for my name. The issue wasn't whether there was a problem with my access. If I needed a day pass or didn't have access to this club under my membership, that could have been explained professionally and respectfully. Instead, I was treated as though I wasn't even an Equinox member. The interaction felt unnecessarily confrontational, abrupt, and unwelcoming. Had the situation been handled courteously, I would have happily paid for a day pass or resolved whatever issue existed. Instead, the manager's rude and abrasive approach left such a poor impression that I decided to leave. To make matters worse, the club was extremely crowded, with long waits for equipment and very few machines available. Between the overcrowding and the way I was treated, the experience was far below what I've come to expect from Equinox. After five years as a loyal member, I'm genuinely disappointed. I've always associated Equinox with exceptional customer service and hospitality, but this location delivered the exact opposite. I hope management takes this feedback seriously because no member should be made to feel unwelcome or embarrassed in the middle of a workout.