Best places: Gyms in Berkeley, United States

👍👍 Seven years ago, I dropped in on a free “community class” at the Bar Method Berkeley studio and almost 1,000 classes later, I can say that it was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my physical and mental well being (which became even clearer during the long months of the pandemic!). From the ge...

Indoor rock-climbing operation with many obstacles & lessons, plus a gym with variety of classes.

👍👍 It took me forever to get the courage to try Orangetheory because I thought everyone would be in great shape and I'd stick out like a sore thumb because I'm not. Welp, I was wrong. People of all fitness levels go there and NO ONE cares what anyone else is doing! You're really focused on your own wor...

😠 A campus gym not opening at 6am is unacceptable given the tuition students pay. There was a line just to get into the weight room by 745am and then when you get in, every machine has 2-3 people waiting in line for it. I'll update this when they open at 6am. Top tier university and I'll have to pay...

😠 I used to love to come here. Pre pandemic this place was my decompression go to. I could always count on coming here getting into the flow and relieving my stress after a long day. 9/10 I’d fall asleep on the floor when it came to shavasana. I have insomnia, so that really said a lot. I was excited...

👍👍 As a physical therapist who has been a part of numerous gyms and their communities I can tell you first hand that Grassroots is the gold standard for what other gyms should be modeled after. They put their members above all else and make sure they do what's right for them, always. Their onboarding p...

😠 I literally went there ONCE and I was told I was paying one price and got charged another without being notified. I was also charged on an incorrect day AND it took 10 days for there computer system to simply honor my credentials to sign up for rides in the beginning!! I went in there to cancel. Of...

👍👍 Want to feel good in your body? How about carry your groceries from the car in one trip? Or just feel the sleeves of your shirt tighten around your growing arms? Or maybe you’re just needing slight adjustments in your technique. Lifting can be intimidating (for many reasons), but Katherine and the B...

👍 They were doing so well after the pandemic with getting rid of rude staff who bring the chip on their shoulder to work, but they are returning. My expectations are realistic for a bathhouse, I don't expect white glove service nor do I come with any attitude, but there some employees who need to sta...

👍👍 Pros: -Friendly and helpful trainers! -It's a small gym so it has a nice family vibe. -They let you freeze your account when you go on vacation!!!! (5STARS) Cons: -Only 1 squat rack and 1 smith machine so during peak hours you might have to wait to get your sets in. -Expensive -Awkward leg press ma...

🫤 Have been a happy member for about 20 years but that has changed. What happened to women's gym? Don't mind working out with adult men but some of the high school kids are too rude, selfish, and downright dangerous to be there without mature adult supervision. Shorter hours make it more difficult to...

😠 I had a horrible experience at Equinox in Berkeley. I came to the facility on June 20th around 8pm. The front desk agent informed me that no one would be in to tour with me until tomorrow. He instructed me to come back to the facility tomorrow to tour. I followed his instructions and came back to th...

😠 Unfriendly staff and members. I have gotten uncomfortable stares and and passive aggressive behavior from the members. They try to shoulder check you and there were instances where other males tried to step on my shoes. Luckily I kept my cool. Very disrespectful gym. The staff looks miserable. Then...