Marin Fitness

This gym is very affordable but it’s really crowded the way the equipment is set up. I am currently looking to join another GYM. My biggest problem with the gym is– I like to wash my hands after working out and the GYM seems to be out of paper towels, and sanitizer. GYM’s are always a sweaty place and paper towels and hand sanitizers is a must especially around flu season.

Dirty and disgusting. Been there for years and it keeps getting worse. Time to leave. Not even worth One star, but the review requires me to chose at least one.

Sadly only one star option. Management /​owner a complete moron. Staff untrained on program options. Client records, with your ss# and DL, held in unlocked file at front desk… all employee s have access! Can I just say identity theft! Absolutely no business acumen. When discussing «plans» I was advised there was no contract whilst being asked to sign «a contract»…owner said, and I quote «this is not a contract it’s an agreement you sign acknowledging that I keep any money you pre-​pay if you decide to cancel». No contract? What a complete idiot. Plan costs changed by the minute as I inquired about the detail on each of the 4 plans he claimed to have. None was even remotely close to what he had written down. Also, they offer a $ 25.00 refer a friend rebate. I took my friend in and was told, by the owner, that I would get it when I renewed my «non-​contract» in a year… but, I would also have to pay a $ 25.00 initiation fee upon renewal… what… Previously the front desk staff had no idea how it worked. She did know that they never really pay it to people. They just advertise that for referrals and then they charge a $ 25. add on initiation fee to my friend when she signs up. So actually he offers a rebate then charges both of us $ 25 while claiming to give me a referral rebate. (Little math problem here folks!)That was how it was explained. When I inquired with the same girl at the front desk about the plan fees for my friend, she said she didn’t know because they change all the time! Only truthful thing I heard during this torturous inquiry. Take a chance and join if you wish. Just take the plan he tells you you want, sign the non-​contract he says he doesn’t have, pay the initiation fee he claims doesn’t exist, never ask any questions and enjoy your membership. Stupid. Stupid owner. Seems to have problem with math, integrity and honesty! Not for me… I cancelled!

I don’t even know where to start with this place. If I could give it zero stars I would. I guess I will begin with the owner… a complete idiot. He does not know good management or customer service. I’m also making a wild assumption that he didn’t do well in his math classes since he couldn’t correctly calculate my membership fees… I had to do it for him. The guy should really invest in some math classes better yet invest in some management courses at the community college.
I went in when first wanting to join and asked for a quote, his staff member quoted me 19.95 a month no contract fees no initiation… awesome. Well as I was signing up the owner came out and started charging me 118 plus first and last months payments. I told him that was not what I was quoted by his staff member. He said that’s what she quoted me and we argued back and forth on this. He then insisted I was a lying and that if he did it for me he would have to do it for other people. I told him that’s not what I wanted I was simply asking for what his employee quoted me. Again he insisted that I was lying to him. I was offended that he thought I was a liar.
Bottom line he’s a complete ass. Good luck if any of you decide to join

Nice locally owned gym, low key relaxed vibe, good instructors and classes. No hype no crowds.

I have been a member now for about 5 years. It is definitely a sufficient gym that has everything you need, and it is very affordable. However, it is not well maintained or updated enough. There are machines that are rarely used by anybody, and should therefore be replaced with something different.

This gym is ok. It’s got a funny feel when you first enter and it’s not overly inviting, however, it’s certainly sufficient. I come from Phoenix where we have LA Fitness and huge facilities with plenty of room. This feels a little crowded and clickish.

Customer service is awful! They nickel and dime EVERYTHING. Watch out! So grateful to finally be out of this place, charged me 2 months even after I gave my 30 days notice.
The only good thing I can say is that the trainers are excellent and will always give you advise.

This is an alright gym. It’s local and decently priced so that’s why I go there, but the equipment is old and it gets really crowded there sometimes, which is a bummer because they have no air conditioning.
They offer a variety of classes, but don’t go to their yoga class. Awful. The instructor was late and hurried through the class and you could hear everyone in the gym. Not very yoga.
They have showers and a sauna, and a tanning booth.

I joined this gym about a month ago and I have lost 5 pounds! I know it doesn’t appear to be much, but it means a lot to me. The problem is… that I’m encountering is getting motivated and once I’m there… I am!

I joined this gym on a month-​to-​month basis while I was temporarily back at home with the ‘rents for a couple months. I was getting restless in Novato, and decided to join a gym. Marin Fitness seemed a perfect fit — only a couple miles from home and a small, modest place that doesn’t leave me feeling insecure about my lack of gym experience with about 90 people lined up on cardio machines intimidating you. And on that note, it is quite nice in that way.
My negative experiences with Marin Fitness were when I moved back to Sonoma County and tried to cancel my gym membership. They overcharged me a month. I had paid for a first and last month upon registering. To me, this means when i give my 30 day notice that I will not be billed for the subsequent month. Apparently it does not mean the same thing to them. First they denied it, then (after a lot of explaining) agreed to credit it back to my account. My account was not credited, I called twice and they told me they would take care of it. Two months later, after no credit to my account I finally called again. I had to have the same conversation I had with them the first time I called, explaining why I should get my money back. It was the most frustrating thing ever. He told me he’d look into it and call back. No call back, and I gave up on getting my money back.
I’m not saying this gym is horrible, but after my experience I would never go back. If you’re looking for a long-​term gym that is a laid back atmosphere and don’t want to be bothered by gym employees then this is the place for you. If you prefer a little more customer service then I would say go elsewhere.
PROS: Laid back atmosphere — never crowded; tanning bed on site; nice big locker rooms; nice variety of machines
CONS: Lack of customer service; around the same price (if you’re paying full price) as other gyms that offer more

Not fancy, but the best gym value around. Tons of cardio machines, have never had to wait for one. Good selection of weight equipment. There is a kids center, but it is not the best. Only open in the mornings M-​F. $ 7 per kid and they sit in there and watch TV. Other than that, I think well worth the $.

Been going here for a few months now and am pretty stoked on it. Tons of equipment and free weights.
Perks: Tanning bed on site, sauna, locker rooms… COLDEST WATER FOUNTAIN ON EARTH. This water is siphoned direct from the deepest glacier on Greenland’s north coast. NO LIE.
Downside: It gets a little warm on hot days and there are at times lots of high school kids in there (and younger folk who still act like it’s gym hour for the football team). Which might be a good thing if you’re a high school kid. Otherwise, there is a lot of fist shaking and grumbling of the phrase «DAMN KIDS WITH THEIR LOUD MUSIC»…
Plus, the gym is right next to henry’s burgers and shakes… ENDLESS CYCLE YOU SAY?

This gym has everything you need to get the job done. And by job I mean shape it up! They offer classes everyday and weekends. You can choose from Spin, aerobics, some Pilate’s, a few yoga classes and a new BOOT CAMP.
This gym offers everything for new users and seasoned gym veterans. There are plenty of cardio machines available so you can always find one to work out on.
They also have a handful of trainers that are on site and willing to help you with questions as well as get you signed up for one on one training.
If you are looking for a little tanning they offer unlimited monthly tans for an extra fee. (It might be worth it if summer is coming!)
They are constantly adding new improvements and the rates are great!
Go try it out!