FITNESS SF - Fillmore

There is no denying that this gym is not as nice and fancy as Equinox or Bay Club, but for the price you pay, the value you get here is one of the best bargains you will find in SF. There is a wide assortment of equipment and spaces to accommodate whatever your style of working out might look like. If you like to swim, the pool here is great and seems to be a popular draw. Most gyms at this price point don't have a pool and even if they did, I would never dare swim at a Crunch or 24 Hour (ew gross). What impresses me most about this gym is that management is always looking for ways to improve the gym and our overall experience. This is not one of those gyms that tries really hard to get you to sign up and then stops caring after that. In just the past few months, they've removed some of the offices and converted them to additional workout space, added a couple of extra leg machines that were always in high demand, added to two new cable towers in one of the rooms, replaced the old cable structure in the main room with a new one that now allows more people to workout at the same time, added additional benches in the locker room, and added Normatec compression boots. There are always new improvements on the way!

Recovery is an important but often overlooked part of your fitness regimen. What helps make this place unique is that they offer massage chairs, Hyperice massage guns, and Normatec compression boots that you can use as much as you need. This allows me to push myself in the gym while also making sure I can recovery in time for my next workout. One other thing I really appreciate about this gym is that they really try to stay open as much as possible around holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year etc. Many gyms will completely shut down for several days a time, but FitnessSF will try to stay open as much as possible, even if it is only for a couple limited of hours.

This specific location doesn't seem to have any many classes as their competitors or even other FitnessSF locations , but I also enjoy working out on my own so this doesn't bother me very much. But if you do classes only, keep this in mind. Like most gyms, it can be very busy at times and your experience will vary depending on your schedule. I suggest doing a tour during the time you are likely to workout to get a feel for it. Once you get into a routine, you will eventually find ways to tweak your schedule to avoid peak hours. A "SF membership" gets you access to all of the FitnessSF locations. My schedule is pretty hectic, so having multiple options, one near my house and one near my office, gives me lots of helpful flexibility that allows me squeeze in my workout whenever I can. They have free parking, in case you don't live close enough to walk this location. I didn't take a ton of photos of the gym space because I wanted to respect people's privacy but there are plenty of photos online. You can easily stop in for a quick tour if you want to see it for yourself.

Coach Steve really helped me with figuring out my workouts and I feel a lot better about my reaching my weekly workout goals. I am starting off as a beginner at the gym and He is really organized and knows his stuff about nutrition as well as exercise. I highly recommend him as a trainer.

Great staff. Thanks to Patrick, who was so helpful and knowledgable. Easy to see why this is a great place to workout. Highly recommend the experience and staff here!

Amazing experience! Patrick Brewer, part of the Customer service, was so helpful with getting started at the facility. He showed me around and discussed all the amenities/programs Fitness SF offers. He also helped me get set up with a complementary personal training session with a trainer that meets my needs! The process so easy. I'm very excited to be starting at Fitness SF!

For the price, you get what you get. Solid gym choice where there's very few election - san francisco.

I really like their recent expansion!!

Fitness SF
First things first: price!

It is $119 a month (though I got a discount of $95/m).
Honestly, just ask nicely, see what specials they have, and there is a good chance you can get this rate too. No initiation fee or cancellation fee. This includes access to all 8 gyms w towel service.

Ok gym location breakdown:

Filmore district:
This one was by far my favorite!
Huge gym, free parking, hydromassage chairs, men's and women's saunas, lap pool, and co-ed hot tub.
They make you shower before using the sauna and hot tub, and employees do enforce these rules, which I liked (I'm not a rule nazi, but when people go into the sauna, post-workout, without showering, the stench tends to fill the room).
And for those of you reading this thinking you don't smell after you workout; think of this as ur big sis giving you lovingly advice:
You do.

Parking is free for about 3hrs on the weekdays, and about 2hrs on the weekends. If u spend more time, you'll pay the difference (usually about $3).
-You'll find the parking garage hidden on "Eddie Street".

Embarcado:
This is one of the smaller FSF and the layout is odd. In order to reach the third floor you need to exit the building, climb up some stairs and then re-enter.
But the views are unbeatable. Right in the middle of the city.
And for my girlies looking for a "suit", this is your go-to spot. It's in the financial district where the businessmen get their workouts in.
They have the best stretching area with machines that help you work on your splits.
Avoid the shower, as there are only two temperatures: extremely hot or freezing cold. Management has said this has to do with the buildings structure, nothing they can do. This one also has validated parking, though it is more expensive if you do stay over (longer than 1.5 hrs)
Unfortunately this gym is closed on the weekends.

SF Transbay:
This is the place to bring your hardcore gym-bros if you want to impress them. It's expansive, over 2 blocks long, with top-tier equipment. 15 lifting platforms, about 75 treadmills & ellipticals, 10 boxing bags, and a layout/interior design that is just gorgeous. Showers are fancy here too, with heated towel racks and bidets in the toilet. Note: no free parking here.

SF Soma:
Big, bright gym with a doggie daycare and a women's steam room (no steam room for men). Locker rooms are nice here, with the showers being clean, though it's important to note they have old school lockers, so bring your own lock. The other SFF locations have the more up-to-date lockers. Parking: free but only ab 20 spots. If you do street parking, do be sure to pay, as I made a mistake once a received a hefty fine.

I did not get the chance to visit the Castro, Mid Market, Oakland, or Marlin Fitness SF's so I feel it wouldn't be fair to comment on them.

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Kate.

Love the equipment, sauna, pool, and hot tub. The place is really well run with super friendly staff. I work with Michael there as a PT and he's been incredible to work with!

I started training with Mo A a few months ago and he has been an AMAZING personal trainer. His focus on teaching proper form and providing comprehensive nutrition advice has made my fitness journey so much easier. He genuinely cares about my overall health, and always brings a great attitude into our sessions Thanks to Mo, I look forward to the gym and have achieved fantastic results! Highly recommend for anyone looking to get fitter!!!

I like walking there feeling that I belong to a kind community! The personnel engagement is natural and high level of care. Great approach! Thank you, Patrick, Michael, Dara, Sarrah and Sarrah and sorry for not naming everyone but you are all a great team. Big huge thanks to the janitors for their discipline and dedication ... here's my Love to FSF -Fillmore

Great, reasonably-priced, well-maintained gym network for SF. This location has lots of machines and a 5-lane lap pool.