Fitness for 10

Even after the remodel of this place its still so crappy. They honestly just moved stuff from upstairs to downstairs that’s about it. Plus only about 20% (probably less) of their equipment actually works. Even though you are only paying between $ 10 – 20 per month (plus renewal fees and activation fees) they should have enough money to update their very old and broken equipment. When you walk in all you see is «OUT OF ORDER» signs posted everywhere. Either move it and fix it or get it out of there!

I’ve been going there since April and I love it, they have great hours and great equipment.

I like this gym except for one thing, it doesn’t have a basketball court and a steam room! I guess that’s two things hehehe

Name says it all. Fitness. For $ 10. Regardless of the limited amount of parking spaces available and the limited amount of free weights (dumbbells) I still keep on coming back. Why? I’m a college student and it’s affordable. Sure, I can just go to my school gym, but that’s way too crowded with a buttload of people. Don’t get me wrong, this place is also crowded too (at times, it’s so bad, you have to wait to get the weights you need) It would be GREAT to have more dumbbells since it seems like there’s a shortage when you look at it. The «new cardio area» is pretty cool. Every «new room» is pretty nice. It’s just a bit crowded with all the machinery and people. The stretching room (on the 2^nd floor) is really nice. Nice and peaceful area.

So, I moved away from the Bay Area a year and a half ago and tried to cancel my membership at the front desk when I moved. I was told it would be cheaper to just ride out my contract than pay the early termination fees and it would automatically cancel at the end of the contract. (July 2014)
Cool.
Here we are in JUNE 2015 and I just realized my account is still being charged.
I called last week to cancel and was told to print out my bank statements showing all of the charges and fax them over and they would see what they could do about refunding my money.
Today I was charged $ 35 by them… I called yet again.
This time I asked for a manager straight away and was told I was speaking to a manager.
As soon as I started telling my story she cut me off and became very defensive and rude saying that I have to cancel in writing, so it’s my fault I’ve been charged all this time… uh, what?!? I’ve spoken to 2 people about cancellation and NEITHER one of them EVER mentioned I would need to cancel in writing. Not the guy a year and a half ago. Not the guy last week.
And she just kept cutting me off and repeating that and that she could send me a copy of my agreement. When I speak to 2 different employees and neither of them mention something that seemingly important I have a hard time with that. She didn’t seem to appreciate my suggestion they train their staff better. I mean, honestly in all the time I went there I don’t think I ever swiped my membership card once. No one was ever at the front desk anyways. Let alone to answer questions properly.
Then she said she couldn’t reverse the $ 35 charge from today but she could mail me a check. What the what?!? Apparently they can’t do cash returns from their register… I don’t even know how to answer that. I wasn’t asking for cash.
When I asked about a corporate office she informed me she was part owner and finished with the conversation.
Alrighty then!!!
At this point it’s like whatever… I didn’t miss the money, but truly if I ran my business that way I wouldn’t have one. Or maybe I would because I would have a ton of people’s money for doing nothing.

So, I recently joined this gym online due to a friend recommending it. I thought it would be a good idea because it is literally across the street from my house, and it is much cheaper than the last gym I was a member of. Yesterday I went with a friend for the first time (I got the premium VIP membership so I can have buddy privileges which I thought was a cool perk). The receptionist was friendly, but didn’t show us around like it was advertised that they would. So we found our way downstairs where all the machines were. It smelled a lot, but that is to be expected. There are the basic machines, places to tan, and a sauna; all good features. The place could be a lot cleaner which was a downfall, but overall you do get what you pay for. It’s $ 10/​month for a basic membership, and to get the other privileges it’s $ 20/​month. To have that & take classes it’s $ 30/​month. Overall, I will keep going because of the price, the distance from my home, and because I only use the basic workout machines anyway. I recommend this gym if you only need a basic experience, and just need to get the job done. Nothing wrong with that!

I come here all the time. Been coming here for a year now. No complaints. a lot of machines and weights and with the new layout, a lot of cardio equipment.
i like it. it’s a pretty decent gym. Staff is really friendly and price is cheep.
Kind of cool how this place offers MMA, Cross-​Fit, dance class, massage therapy and a bunch of other things. I mean some programs cost more money but it’s kind of nice having the option to join.
I must agree that this place isn’t the best looking place but, it is what it is. Don’t get why people complain for $ 10 a month. Plus you don’t go to a gym to sit around and look at the décor.
I love how people complain that sometimes it smells like sweat and BO. It’s a gym that people go to work out. When people work out, they sweat. I swear some people go to Unilocal just to complain about the most nonsense things.
If you don’t like it go to an overpriced gym that cost $ 400+ membership a year where no one goes to because it’s either expensive or all their members are lazy and don’t do anything at the gym to keep the gym from smelling.

This place is like a cheap motel you take hookers to but a gym Version. And if you want to cancel your membership good luck it will take forever. Believe me signing up here is the worst mistake I ever made. But if you enjoy the smell of BO and Urine then this is the place for you.

This gym is getting worse every year. I have been a member for 14 years and honestly, I’m too lazy to change gyms and it’s a walk from my house.
They keep downsizing the actually gym area for cross fit, mms, yoga and now their adding a group fitness area. If you want to just come and lift weights and do some cardio, try a different gym. The weight room now is crammed, dark and during their construction phase they have crap everywhere. The gym smells too. Everytime I walk in the men’s locker it smells like urine.

I recently just inquired here the other week. I thought this place’s price would be a great way to save a couple more bucks just to work out. The way to get up here threw me off a little since you have to walk up the stairs (imagine leg day! LOL).
If you’re going to compare this place to a 24 Hour Fitness/​City Sports, you’ll be disappointed. But if you don’t mind and you’re just trying to work out, this place is cool. Just like everyone says, you get what you pay for a cheap price. Everything is a little dated, but hey, it still works. This place does smell like sweat all over but what gym doesn’t? There’s plenty of TVs to watch from.
The girls locker room is just an ordinary locker room, definitely not new looking but it is what it is. Remember to bring your own lock if you’re going to use a locker.
Also, this Fitness for 10 plays EDM. Cool points for that! *thumbs up*

definitely get what you pay for. $ 10/​month, but every June or July there’s a $ 25 payment. I forgot why, but the deal I got gym membership plus personal training, I paid $ 200 including 3 papers to fill and sign. I talked to price (yes, that’s his name) the day before and he was really nice and understanding.
today: came in at 8am Sunday to workout, had an issue with my card, but was able to work out anyway judy for today. was told there were 3 areas of weights, treadmills and another section. there’s spray and napkins after/​before working out. you’re suppose to clean after your workout, but I don’t think anybody does that. gross. couldn’t smell any B.O. so that’s always a plus. there’s jiu jitsu, mma, etc. I don’t think there’s dance. I love belly dancing! I hope my trainer will help me get my curves back!
so far, it’s alright. look for the 280 hwy in the corner next to shell. or just look for the clock tower. many signs of break-​ins too. hide your valuables or don’t bring them with you!

I don’t take advantage of the other opportunities such as the MMA or crossfit despite liking those things. I’m a VIP member, and having that complimentary guest is why this gym had me sold since 2006, plus the sauna, though weird at times, does help. I was actually looking into switching gyms but just being at competitor gyms made me appreciate this gym so much more. Yes, things are out of order, but definitely less than that 24h down the street. Yes, there are crowded hours 7−9am, 4pm-​7pm, but all gyms have a similar rush. Three improvements the gym can make are redesign the entrance, place it on ground level. Secondly, the hours definitely suck as far as closing times, extend please! Thirdly, have a maintenance runner checking on machines, equipment, and restrooms all day. Do that, and bam, best gym in Milpitas.

the good (+):
+ budget-​friendly and does the job for cheap @ $ 10/​month and a yearly maintenance fee of $ 25
+ plenty of cardio machines (handful of stairmasters included)
+ variety of functional, but worn-​down workout machines
+ MMA, crossfit, and yoga are extra options ($$) here
+ friendly staff
the bad (-):
— hours suck (closes at 11pm on weekdays, 9pm on fridays, 7pm on the weekend, and randomly around holidays)
— DIRTY AF despite mandatory maintenance fee: hand sanitizer dispensers rarely ever refilled, bathrooms and sanitation poorly maintained (see my photo)
— only one squat rack in the middle of a pool of sweaty ear-​phone, muscle-​tee wearing, moaning groaning males… so ladies – you’ll have to wait your turn
— not enough barbell weights at times
— $ 10 card replacement fee if you lose it
— not enough fans and ventilation so you can smell sweaty MMA feet from the moment you walk inside

Disinterested staff at Fitness for $ 10 didn’t bother me cuz I had my own training routine. (Actually I really thought that one of their trainers, Willie, was a very nice guy– helpful & friendly & nonjudgmental.) But it was annoying that broken machines remained «out of order» for lo-​o-​o-​ng periods of time. Even more annoying was the reality that treadmills and other machines were usually dirty– and I don’t mean just dusty, either. Gross. I just couldn’t stand it any longer– so I finally stopped going to this place. Ordinarily I’d probably miss certain amenities that my new fitness place lacks, but at least it’s a hell of a lot cleaner than the other place. So far, no regrets!

The staff hooked me up with a great deal for access to the fitness center while I was visiting a family member, who is a long-​time faithful member. I won’t disclose the details, but it could not be beat!
Tried a kickboxing conditioning class with Unlimited MMA. It was fun, vigorous, and educational. Coach Jose and the more seasoned students were all very patient with me as a newb. I even got to try a couple of classes for free!

This place is a cheap and convenient location for Milpitians. The overall gym services are average. They offer yoga, spinning, circuit, crossfit, kickboxing, and personal trainers for an additional expenses.
The parking here can be very limited and there have been numerous break-​ins. So not a good idea to leave valuables in your car! Parking is probably one of the worst parts to this gym.
The equipment is also sometimes limited during peak hours, which can be aggravating if you are trying to squeeze in a quick work out. On non-​peak hours such a weekends, you could potentially have the whole gym to yourself.
Other amenities include tanning, jacuzzi, and sauna for VIP membership or additional cost.
They have a locker room, bring your own lock!

The reason I give this place a A-​OK is because you really get what you pay for. The place is huge but the weight room is quite small; other than the room of treadmills, there aren’t that many other machines (stair masters are ALWAYS taken); it smells like everyone sweats and there’s no one to clean it.
Locker rooms are okay I suppose and at least there’s a room for crossfit training.
I just came here to work out with my friends one time. I’m glad I have my gym back home. lol

My goodness. I understand that it’s $ 10 a month but it doesn’t cost much to spray down the machines so it’s clean. Once, there was blood on some of the free weights. No thanks.
Also, cancelling here is a PAIN. You have to get this form and fill it out, then mail it to San Jose. Then you have to wait for them to confirm they got it, and if it takes more than 30 days, you get charged. There are also some hidden fees here or there. They say its $ 25 a year for maintenance fees, but I saw on my credit card they charged it twice a year.
Also, my card expired and I cancelled, but they kept charging me. We’re still in the process of figuring this madness out which takes time out of my day and adds on unneeded stress. They need to be able to find some easy way to cancel, such as calling in or doing it online because if you mail it in and it doesn’t go through, it’s not on them, it’s on you. They’ll charge you for whatever they can.
I would definitely pay more for better customer service (though Tony there at the front desk is a cool guy) and for better equipment that isn’t always out of service, and for air conditioning that doesn’t «break,» and for NO BLOOD ON EQUIPMENT. Go somewhere else, folks.

Honestly folks, the gym is only $ 10 a month, it isn’t going to smell nice, folks don’t tend to rack their weights all the time, and there aren’t gorgeous girls everywhere taking up all the cardio equipment. What you will find are lots of free weights (though I can NEVER find my 2.5lbs when I need them), cardio up & downstairs, and absolutely zero parking from 5pm.-7pm. The folks that lift in the free-​weight room have awesome gym etiquette and don’t hog stations (well not most of us anyway) so you can work in, though be wary of the kids doing power-​lifts near the squat rack… they slam those weights like the weights owe them money. Unlimited trains here too, so around 7:30pm it get LOUD with the «kiyahs» of the MMA students.
The staff here, or at least the staff I’ve run across, are usually very nice. So long as you come to workout, don’t hog machines/​stations, and respect the equipment, they’ll leave you alone. Actually, some of the folks will come up and help you out on form and such, which is always a plus.
I joined in on the VIP membership for $ 20 so I could have unlimited buddy passes, a couple free yoga lessons a month, and usage of the sauna, though unfortunately I don’t quite utilize the latter two in the least. I do have a lifting buddy that joins me on bench and dead lift days (when he strays from 24), so that part of the membership is useful.
Overall a good place to get a good sweat, not eye candy, just iron and your muscles to pump them. Remember though, strong enough to stack them — strong enough to rack them!

The best Xmas gift from my older brother (I suppose), a membership to the gym. It’s been three years and he is still paying…
My typical gym day:
1) Wear baggy pants and my brother over sized sweater. Why? So you people don’t have to look at my jiggly fats.
2) My nano ipod to block out those grunting and moaning noise that you people make.
3) Gloves to protect my delicate bony fingers.
4) Dark room (literally really dark) to do my girlie workout routine.
5) Plenty of treadmill, elliptical, and cycling bike. No need to be right next to me. I don’t think you want to smell my BO.
6) Relaxing in the sauna room with my eyes closed. Too many naked women yapping away.
Decent gym with decent amenities. Best hour to go is early in the morning around 6am or 12pm during the afternoon. Women shower room have curtain so you’re free to be butt naked. Blow dryer is provided as well. Overall, not bad for only $ 10 a month.