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In-Shape

1100 41st Ave
Capitola, CA 95010 831-276-0153
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Since the Pandemic their service level has diminished. But, I would still recommend... - Jul 09, 2022

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In-Shape

4099 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94509 925-248-4205
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Been a member since it opened. Constantly makes improvements. - May 19, 2022

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24 Hour Fitness

1650 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070 650-595-3000
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The place provides a wide range of equipment for exercise. I signed up a personal... - Jun 25, 2019

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24 Hour Fitness

1825 Hillsdale Ave #A
San Jose, CA 95124 408-723-2639
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Wish this location was bigger, it gets too crowded at certain times of the... - Jul 12, 2022

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24 Hour Fitness

304 Bayfair Mall
San Leandro, CA 94578 510-278-9744
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The gym has an adequate amount of machines. - Jun 28, 2022

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Cabrillo Fitness Club

6200 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003 831-475-5979
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I love this gym, and I have been working out here for the last 10 years.However,... - Jul 17, 2022

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Crunch Fitness

1150 Park Pl
San Mateo, CA 94403 650-212-4653
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As long as you don’t trust the sales rep, and take a look around. You... - Jun 25, 2021

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YMCA

13500 Quito Rd
Saratoga, CA 95070 408-370-1877
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The group exercise instructors are average to excellent. The equipment is adequate... - Nov 20, 2018

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YMCA

5632 Santa Teresa Blvd
San Jose, CA 95123 408-226-9622
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Very helpful and friendly service. Excellent community outreach programming. - Oct 03, 2022

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24 Hour Fitness

2086 New Park Mall Rd #1001
Newark, CA 94560 510-494-9348
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A receptionist by the name of CJ harassed me. He was very disrespectful - Jul 14, 2022

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ClubSport San Ramon

350 Bollinger Canyon Ln
San Ramon, CA 94582 925-735-8500
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Great service and great facilities - Jun 28, 2021

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Fitness SF

600 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610 510-451-4653
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Great location and many machines available. I am just not crazy about how they... - May 12, 2020

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Bay Club Pleasanton

7090 Johnson Dr
Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-463-2822
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It is good but it can improve. - Jul 01, 2022

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Livermore Valley Tennis Club

2000 Arroyo Rd
Livermore, CA 94550 925-443-7700
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Friendly gym not crowded. - Jul 03, 2022

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YMCA

1975 S White Rd
San Jose, CA 95148 408-715-6500
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YMCA

4300 Lakeside Dr
Richmond, CA 94806 510-222-9622
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They have a beautiful pool. Unfortunately, covid has done a number on them.... - Jun 21, 2021

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24 Hour Fitness

2520 Somersville Rd
Antioch, CA 94509 925-753-1553
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I have been a member of 24 Fit for over 10 years. 24 hour fit on Sommersville... - Aug 28, 2013

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24 Hour Fitness

6 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952 707-789-9050
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Very high prices for food/accessories. No pool. "Free" training sessions... - Oct 23, 2018

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24 Hour Fitness

6223 Santa Teresa Blvd
San Jose, CA 95119 408-225-4024
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Has all equipment I need, but could use more than one of certain popular machines.... - Mar 20, 2023

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YMCA

63 Funston Ave
San Francisco, CA 94129 415-447-9622
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Gong here for better than 20 years. - May 07, 2020

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