New review end 2023: Since they got rid of the manager about a month ago the community at this gym has fallen apart. Its way less clean and harder to find the items i need as they are now always out of place. Whoever runs it currently is way too strict and has banned gym goers who have been going for years for small and petty reasons. They've upped the little fridge/ food prices. It honestly has turned into a corporation vibe with less love and care to the facilities and members which made it such a good choice. Used to have cute little holiday activities and decorations which are gone. I once loved this gym as you can see from previous 5 star review - but now it's really started to go in a dissapointing direction fast and ill be looking elsewhere in the new year.
Old review 2022: Great staff and trainers. A nice size, small but with all the equipment you need. Never too crowded. It's a great community. You can easily make friends with the staff and other gym goers! I worked with Jon and he was a spectacular trainer that I highly recommend. Always clean thank to...
Read moreI was going to say that I regret having to write this, but I don't really so here goes.
First off, the place is expensive. Significantly more per month than other establishments with many more machines and services.
The cleanliness of the men's room was consistently sub par. Smelled of urine every time I had to use it.
I recently spoke with Renee regarding some text messages that I had been sent about an issue with charging my card. There was never an issue with charging my bank account, but I made the unfortunate assumption that since they told me that they couldn't charge my card that I would no longer be charged and my membership would end.
This was not the case and they continued to charge me after l'd already begun membership at another gym. So I called to see if they'd be willing to refund two months of membership and fees during a period after I was told that my card was not able to be charged. I was told "Policy blah blah blah."
This just isn't how l'd run a business. Your automated system sent a message that was false, you fix...
Read moreI've been attending Anytime fitness in Orinda since I believe October of 2021. They have free weights, machines, plenty of cardio machines, racks, personal training, group training, yoga, consultations, and more. A couple of things they do well is maintenance, meaning the facilities are clean and if someone tracks dirt into the gym, its cleaned up sooner than later. Many times I've seen the manager Daniel wiping down equipment in between his tasks. Their office hours being open at convenient times make asking questions easy, and all the staff in the times I've interacted with them are kind and approachable.
For me, the location and being open 24/7 is super convenient, they have everything necessary to help me meet a range of fitness goals, parking hasn't been an issue, and as someone who previously attended 2 other gyms before Anytime, I intend on staying with AF Orinda until I leave for...
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