Push Your Limits

Freddie Ng

3 years ago

Chris and his team at The GYM (formerly known as Berkeley Conditioning and Fitness) have helped me accomplish the one thing no other gym has done....become consistent. I've been a member of big box gyms in the past and after 3-4 months, I'd get bored of doing the same squat/bench/deadlift routine and stop going to the gym (not to be confused with The GYM). I joined a year ago in June 2021 and I'm happy to say that I've made the trek out the door to the gym every single week. Chris and The GYM community have made working out something I look forward to every day. In my year training here, I've become stronger, better conditioned, and most importantly, I have fun exercising! The GYM has 1 hour classes featuring a strength component and a conditioning component. There's also time slots available for open gym if you feel like doing your own thing as well. In terms of equipment, The GYM has all the equipment you need to help you reach your goals (multitude of power racks, rowers, assault bikes, kettlebells, dumbbells, etc.).

Courtney W

3 years ago

This is the best place to learn functional fitness. I've worked with Coach Chris for years- he is a phenomenal motivator and master of technique. He always finds the effective way to cue students. If you're looking to get fit, have fun, and make some friends, this is the place to do it.

Thomas Garabedian-Cone

3 years ago

Chris and his team at The GYM have been a second family to me. One of the best decisions of my life was to learn how to lift properly under his supervision. He sets challenging workouts daily and has progressively increasing strength programs as well. All designed to slowly but safely increase your weightlifting capacity without cutting corners. I owe my fitness success to The GYM!

Alexis Ward

3 years ago

I wanted to start lifting weights and decided to try CrossFit after being inspired by a friend who lives out of state. I joined the GYM last August and it has been terrific. I hadn’t lifted weights much since high school and I was bored doing it on my own. Coach Chris, is a a great teacher and he is super patient with me. It has taken me a long time to learn the various skills and there are many that I’m still working on, but he is always attentive and kind. The workouts are completed within one hour with shorter focused periods of intensity. My favorite part about this gym is how much a community it is! It’s what I always imagined yoga classes would be like but they aren’t (at least not for me). Everyone is friendly and welcoming and lots of people hang out together outside of class. More than anything else, this is what keeps me coming back.

Ivette Aguilera

2 years ago

I’m the new old kid on the block, 58 actually. I was intimidated, and what I didn’t expect was the kindness and patience from the instructor and even the other members. It is intense, but coach Chris is very helpful and patient, and there are always modifications. From day one, I felt comfortable in a ‘no judgment’ zone. Definitely worth checking out!

C Jackson

3 years ago

I started coming in September and really enjoy my sessions with Chris. He has good workouts and is very encouraging and supportive. Of the people I met, everyone is friendly and chill. Great place to come if you’re new to weightlifting or more advanced.

Michael Mejia

2 years ago

Chris and the crew are awesome, and create a welcoming environment for newbies like me. It’s great to see emphasis on technique and form over just pushing weight, which everyone I know that’s done CrossFit tells me to watch out for. It’s been a couple months coming to this gym and continues to be a lot of fun. Can’t recommend this place enough!

justin iungerich

8 months ago

Great all around gym. And convenient hours. They have a good mix of powerlifting, CrossFit and even strongman type implements. I’ll be going back

Raven Alder

4 months ago

Kind and flexible staff and top quality equipment. They were lifesavers helping me keep up with my training program when I was traveling.

Shaneice Bufford

8 months ago

If you are traveling for work and still want to keep that fitness routine intact, The GYM West Oakland is perfect! It was great for my nursing assignment in the Bay Area. 24/7 access, garage style gym, with recovery/PT available in house as needed. Month to month auto payments available. Cancel anytime. A wide variety of trainer styles available. Open Gym. Clean Equipment, shower available. Friendly staff. As someone who loves open gym style training, this worked great. Only thing that would make this gym even better is a leg curl/leg extension machine, but I was still able to get what I needed regardless! Thanks for the hospitality during my stay.