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December 2023 by alex pacheco
Has everything you need for a great experience
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November 2023 by Ryan O.
I grew in Windsor, and visit my parents frequently from Dallas, and this gym continues to be a real treat for me and my wife when we stay in Healdsburg. There are not a lot of options for temporary passes, and most of the gyms in Santa Rosa are more Pilates type gyms, but this gym is a true old school weight lifting gym with great machines you cannot find at many places. The staff is always accommodating, and they genuinely care that we want to stay fit when we visit and are not concerned about gauging us for wanting to workout for the week. We love this gym.
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September 2023 by Isabella Hernandez
Horrible customer service. Owner needs to learn manners and common courtesy. They will cancel your membership for no absolute reason and won’t give you a refund. Told me to leave the place with a horrible manner and no explanation whatsoever!! Highly disappointed in this gym considering all the positive experiences until now??♀️
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September 2023 by Isabella
Horrible customer service. Owner needs to learn manners and common courtesy. They will cancel your membership for no absolute reason and won’t give you a refund. Told me to leave the place with a horrible manner and no explanation whatsoever!! Highly disappointed in this gym considering all the positive experiences until now??♀️
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August 2023 by Joshua Groll
They have a partnership with the hotel I’m staying at (lodge at healdsburg) for a free day pass and I hope they continue that partnership forever!Awesome gym. Old school feel, tons of equipment, clean and spacious. Love it!! So happy to find a great gym while on the road
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December 2022 by Roy A.
Amazing gym. All the staff are nice and helpful. The place is a little on the smaller side but is very clean and works for me. They have a water fountain and it has nice cold water.
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June 2022 by Christian Matyi
Small but MIGHTY!ONLY marking it down from five stars based on price point. (more on that in a moment.) Otherwise I loved this place.Caveats to this review:I have been a competitive bodybuilder, a competitive strength athlete, AND a coach of competitors over 30+ years of lifting. This is not a "flex," but mentioning it because OBVIOUSLY colors my perspective. Worth mentioning up front.Also: I was only in town for a quick weekend, coming in from across the country (Boston) for a wedding. I was just a day visitor to the gym. My experience may not be the common one of members.The space seems friendly to both "general fitness" types and heavy lifters alike. Indeed, the dumbbells went up to 150 (as single that this space encourages aspiration and hard work), and there were a few lifting cages (not just racks). Definitely a space that is focused on either weight training or athletic cross training, with an equipment array that isn't trying to coddle or under-estimate it's patrons.One thing I LOVED was that the dumbbells had HALF WEIGHT INCREMENTS well into the higher values. You almost never see this any more! Need a step between between 80 lbs and 85 lbs? They got you covered. This is such a logical feature that not only welcomes advanced lifters, but also allows beginners and intermediate to really make gradual progress – which is both safer and more sensible. Bravo on this one aspect.I like how the "cardio equipment" (ugh – just go outside people!) was NOT the dominant presence. Indeed, maybe 1/5th or less of the floor space was two humble rows of cardio. No - this is not meant to be a place where you zombie out on a stepper. Again, bravo.I liked the division of space overall, but it was a little quirky having the dumbbells placed so far away from the barbells and other weight equipment. A minor flaw, easily overlooked. Likewise, the front foyer was strangely disproportionate and included tons of unused space. That felt weird. Meh – again, easily overlooked.I appreciated the locker room for it's sparsity and functional purpose. It is NOT LUXURIOUS – in a GOOD way. Clean, for sure. But apart from a quick shower and change, the locker room is here for a function, not for luxury; you have a trustworthy clean shower and space to change, but this is not a spa. Heck, the shower stalls are old school bays with no curtains; modesty be damned; this is about function and efficiency. And it works. VERY well. High marks.One simple litmus test for "whether a gym is a good gym for serious lifters" is this: "Clutter that is not confusion." What this means is that, in a place where people are busy at work, there will always be a bit of expected clutter. Not UNTIDINESS; not confusion. Just bits and pieces all throughout the gym space; various handles, different pieces of equipment, odds and ends – all revealing that the space is where people get to work, not where they "idle away on a chore." The "organized clutter" of a gym is an ASSET, not a glitch. Clutter without confusion. The space had lots of options; from athletic training equipment to traditional weightligfting.Now, I think $30 for a day pass is absurd. I understand it is encouraging membership, and understand Healdsburg is no stranger to wealthy out-of-towners. But come on . . . $30 for an hour or so? One star down. Be more price welcoming.Kid behind the desk was a bit flaky, but not off-putting. Just a kid being a kid.Gym vibe did not smack of camaraderie, but rather people in their own space. That is either an asset or a deficit depending on your preference of gym energy. It was not cranky in any way, but definitely not, like, warm and cheery. Neutral to reserved would be the way tom classify the vibe.DEFINITELY some serious physiques roll through. THAT was obvious even on my short visit. Big muscles and powerful strength is welcome here – and clearly encouraged. I appreciated that.As what some would label a "serious lifter" I would eagerly go here again – my only hesitancy being that
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May 2022 by Christian M.
Small but MIGHTY! ONLY marking it down from five stars based on price point. (more on that in a moment.) Otherwise I loved this place. Caveats to this review: I have been a competitive bodybuilder, a competitive strength athlete, AND a coach of competitors over 30+ years of lifting. This is not a "flex," but mentioning it because OBVIOUSLY colors my perspective. Worth mentioning up front. Also: I was only in town for a quick weekend, coming in from across the country (Boston) for a wedding. I was just a day visitor to the gym. My experience may not be the common one of members. I didn't like that it was hard to get in. I went at a "normal time," so the front desk kid was able to pop over to the door and open it, but still a mildly off-putting experience. I understood the reasoning; the availability of 24 hour access. But with a kid at the desk would it hurt to have the door unlocked during the hours the gym is staffed...? The space seems friendly to both "general fitness" types and heavy lifters alike. Indeed, the dumbbells went up to 150 (as single that this space encourages aspiration and hard work), and there were a few lifting cages (not just racks). Definitely a space that is focused on either weight training or athletic cross training, with an equipment array that isn't trying to coddle or under-estimate it's patrons. One thing I LOVED was that the dumbbells had HALF WEIGHT INCREMENTS well into the higher values. You almost never see this any more! Need a step between between 80 lbs and 85 lbs? They got you covered. This is such a logical feature that not only welcomes advanced lifters, but also allows beginners and intermediate to really make gradual progress - which is both safer and more sensible. Bravo on this one aspect. I like how the "cardio equipment" (ugh - just go outside people!) was NOT the dominant presence. Indeed, maybe 1/5th or less of the floor space was two humble rows of cardio. No - this is not meant to be a place where you zombie out on a stepper. Again, bravo. I liked the division of space overall, but it was a little quirky having the dumbbells placed so far away from the barbells and other weight equipment. A minor flaw, easily overlooked. Likewise, the front foyer was strangely disproportionate and included tons of unused space. That felt weird. Meh - again, easily overlooked. I appreciated the locker room for it's sparsity and functional purpose. It is NOT LUXURIOUS - in a GOOD way. Clean, for sure. But apart from a quick shower and change, the locker room is here for a function, not for luxury; you have a trustworthy clean shower and space to change, but this is not a spa. Heck, the shower stalls are old school bays with no curtains; modesty be damned; this is about function and efficiency. And it works. VERY well. High marks. One simple litmus test for "whether a gym is a good gym for serious lifters" is this: "Clutter that is not confusion." What this means is that, in a place where people are busy at work, there will always be a bit of expected clutter. Not UNTIDINESS; not confusion. Just bits and pieces all throughout the gym space; various handles, different pieces of equipment, odds and ends - all revealing that the space is where people get to work, not where they "idle away on a chore." The "organized clutter" of a gym is an ASSET, not a glitch. Clutter without confusion. The space had lots of options; from athletic training equipment to traditional weightligfting. Now, I think $30 for a day pass is absurd. I understand it is encouraging membership, and understand Healdsburg is no stranger to wealthy out-of-towners. But come on . . . $30 for an hour or so? One star down. Be more price welcoming. Kid behind the desk was a bit flaky, but not off-putting. Friendly enough, but like, slow and distracted. But just a kid being a kid. Not sure about any other staff. Gym vibe did not smack of camaraderie, but rather people in their own space. That is either an asset or a deficit depending on
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May 2022 by Old School Alpha Male
Some nice equipment, but more old pieces just taking up space. Very hot already in the gym, see what it's like in a few weeks. Although it is the best of the local gyms, for an old gym rat like me. Price is competitive. 6 out 10
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April 2022 by David P.
This place has outdated equipment, the locker room is absolutely foul and the owner's have a horrible attitude. They cut corners wherever they can. Creepy, unclean, and unfriendly. Also overpriced.
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February 2022 by L M
Overall a good gym. My only complaint would be the cleanliness, especially the bathroom. They seem to almost never clean and just has a weird smell to it.
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February 2022 by Rochi W.
Great gym and great ownership. I cannot understand why anyone would take a cheap shot at this place. Clean, spacious and the equipment is well maintained. I guess you can't please everyone.
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January 2022 by Alexandra Barber-Verdick
This gym is one of the best in the area! Everyone I’ve met has been kind, professional, and helpful. I’ve been coming here for the past 6 months on my lunch breaks and I’ve always been able to get my workouts in efficiently with all of the equipment one could need. Unfortunately I’m out for a couple months after having major hip surgery but I can’t wait to come back when cleared!
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November 2021 by Angel Cuevas
In town for a conference, and was very pleased to find a serious gym, where you could train without flashy distractions. The equipment was in great condition. They have enough of a variety to meet different athletic needs. No gimmicks here! Highly recommended.
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October 2021 by Ashley Zelmer
Love this gym ?
