California has no shortage of fitness clubs, including many locations for chains such as Bally Total Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness and Club One Fitness. Yoga and Pilates studios are also widely found throughout the state and either have regular fitness club hours or are open by appointment or class schedule only. California is also home to the largest gym in the country.
Los Angeles
24 Hour Fitness in Los Angeles is a 25,000-square-foot fitness facility open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. Classes and equipment include aerobics, elliptical trainers, personal training, free weights, selectorized machines, stair climbers and stationary cycling, among others. Amenities include childcare. Meridians Bodies in Motion Health Club is located in West Los Angeles, among other locations. Classes include boxing, kickboxing, personal training, yoga, Pilates and dance. Spa services are also offered.
San Diego
In addition to numerous 24 Hour Fitness locations, San Diego also has Bally Total Fitness locations as well as the Gold's Gym Sports Arena. Bally Total Fitness in San Diego's Mission Valley offers personal trainers, the newest equipment and nutritional products. Classes include circuit training, aerobics, kickboxing and group cycling. The Gold's Gym Sports Arena is one of the largest gyms in the country and features two indoor swimming pools, indoor and outdoor workout areas and other services such as legal services, chiropractic, physical therapy, nutritional counseling, acupuncture, massage therapy and spa services.
San Francisco
San Francisco includes several 24 Hour Fitness locations, a Gold's Gym location and a few Club One Fitness locations. Club One Fitness Center at Union Square is located a few blocks from San Francisco's downtown and features a deep water lap pool, Pilates studio and outdoor training programs including scuba diving. Equipment includes stair climbers, treadmills and stationary cycling bikes.
Santa Monica
24 Hour Fitness, Gold's Gym, Bally Total Fitness and Meridian's Bodies in Motion all have locations in Santa Monica. Additional clubs include Playa Pilates, which offers group Pilates instruction in boutique style studios specializing in programs customized for individual fitness goals or rehabilitation needs. Programs include Pilates, personal training, elliptical trainers, nutrition programs, physical therapy, sports specific programs and weight loss programs. Yoga Vista offers beginner and advanced yoga classes in mainly alignment-based yoga.
Oakland
Oakland features several Club One Fitness, Bally Total Fitness, Gold's Gym and 24 Hour Fitness locations. Other clubs include ABsolute Center of Yoga and Pilates, which in addition to Pilates and yoga offers personal training and equipment such as free weights, star climbers, stationary cycling and treadmills. Mindful Movements Pilates Studio is a fully equiped Pilates studio with Balanced Body equipment. Hours are by class schedule or by appointment.
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