Equinox Berkeley

Maria Michel 3 months ago

I booked two spots from 10am-12pm for Kids Club for my kids this morning at around 930am. We were on our way, and the “manager” Melissa calls me and tells me she can only accommodate one of my children. My reservation was confirmed by Kaylee at 9:44am. Melissa was completely insensitive and told me “I have no way of accommodating your kids anymore.” I had referred a few friends to Equinox but will no longer be recommending it. This is unacceptable!

Malyn DeGuzman 5 months ago

Sarah M is an amazing personal trainer!She created a comprehensive, personalized and detailed workout plan tailored to my goals and recent diagnosis. Our first workout session was challenging, and invigorating. Sarah adjusted my form during the workout in real-time and offered great advice on maintaining for future workouts. I learned a new stretch for hips and new way to foam roll my glutes. Book a complimentary session with Sarah M. You won’t regret it!

Tarah Venn Valenti, RDN 7 months ago

I’ve been going to this Equinox for about 5 years now and it’s my second home at this point. I’ve trained with a few of the trainers there and always had an outstanding experience. As someone that has worked in the fitness industry for decades, I’m continually impressed by the knowledge and professionalism of the majority of the staff and trainers at this location. Shout out to Mary, an absolute rockstar of a trainer. The maintenance staff are incredible, friendly, and really go above and beyond. The showers are well stocked and clean. That’s rare at most gyms. I appreciate the usually well-maintained wide range of equipment on the floor and the fact that there is parking for members. Sometimes the gym does get crowded - especially when all the Cal students are in town - so I hesitate to encourage anyone to sign up because I want the gym all to myself, but when a good review is earned, I give one.

Veda Banerjee Edited 8 months ago

I’ve been a member here a while and met wonderful people here and the front desk has always been courteous. It’s very clean and people are respectful if you ask them to share machines as it’s a smaller gym. I do want to share a big con for me is that I’ve forgotten a few things over the years at the gym as I’m human and that happens. And not once has anything been turned into lost and found. This has never happened to me in previous gyms, especially gyms at a certain price point. For such an expensive gym like Equinox, I think it’s very odd that the four times I’ve forgotten a water bottle or workout gloves in the women’s locker room or on the floor, it’s never been found and turned in by the cleaning crew or patrons/members. Makes one anxious about one’s belongings and not a good look for Equinox. I did email the manager about this too (didn’t hear back) and did call and mention to the front desk people (and they hung up on me). Update: Matt (the manager) did reach out and was wonderful and gave me a partial credit. Really appreciate the effort and overall professional behavior and offering a copacetic solution.

Paul Lasar a year ago

I visted the Equinox Berkeley branch as my next job may take me to the Berkeley/Oakland area. I am a 2 year member of Equinox New York/Flatiron location. Michaela generously gave me a pass to work out. Berkeley is an excellent club. It is new, clean, well equipped with basics, has plenty of stretching room, nice architecture, a food/drinks bar, water stations, cleaning wipes, and of course, cold eucalyptus towels awaiting your in several fridges around the club. While it is clearly 5 stars, I would just suggest that the music was a little too loud in the weights area. Maybe 95% of people are listening to their own music in their headphones, so music from the club is not really required. Otherwise, I highly recommend Equinox. It might look expensive on the face of it, but this is your health, and if you go to your club 3 or 4 days more per month because it's a pleasant experience, it's worth every penny of that investment.