Retro Fitness

Awesome gym, awesome staff. Just wish they had more classes like the foxworthy location. I really enjoy the butts and gutts class. I also enjoying using the retro fitness app keeps you motivated and on target.

I used to love this gym. The environment was great and the employees were very nice. They used to greet me all the time and tell me bye when I left. Now that they have got new people working there, they don’t even knowledge anybody (well not me). I really dislike working out there because it feel like the employees go around judging people and never say hi. One day my friend and I were working out in the room 12 minutes before the class was about to start, the trainer for the class rather than asking us if we would want to join the class, walks in asks us if we are almost done because her class is about to start in 12 minutes (in a rude tone). See like hold up we know we have to leave but you don’t have to be rude about it. Happy to say that I cancelled this gym. Btw they make you sign for a year or if you want monthly you have to pay a big amount it is so dumb. My sister doesn’t even go there and keeps paying because she is waiting for her year to end. But I do have to give credit to James that works there the only person that always has a smile and happy to be there.

So firstly let me start about the first thoughts when walking into this gym. When you first walk in you’re always greeted and welcomed. Staff is extremely kind and are never rude. The gym is clean and they also have a cardio theater! Now, price wise. If you’re debating on 24 fitness or retro, I would go with retro if you can make the times (closes at 11pm and 7 on weekends). The price is 20 $ a month with one fee of 49 $ a few months after you open up! Talk about a great deal.

I like the ambiance here. Nothing crazy and the Cardio theater is pretty awesome. It’s great to know that the equipment is pretty new still and it’s great that they have a smoothie bar as well as sell supplements there for convenience.

After going to this gym for a year it has made great improvements. Not only is it very affordable a month, it has great work out classes, and very nice staff. The butts and gutts class Tuesday morning 8:30am –9:30am is amazing! The instructor is great! And you get a great work out! I’m very happy with this gym.

This is the BEST GYM IN THE BAY AREA!
Not only do they have updated machines, a cardio theater, a juice bar and a low monthly fee, but they have the best staff in the business!
Never have I been to a gym where everyday I look forward to actually talking to the staff. They quickly have become more than. Just employees but friends as well.
From Amber, the most knowlegable, swaged out, ripped female I’ve ever been around to James the sickest assistant manager I’ve ever been around… And by sick I mean 49er fan (throw up) …sorry for your team bro …
To Fiona, Jenny and Heather. 3 of the best trainers I’ve ever seen, this place has it all.
Hands down the best 20 bucks I’ve ever spent.
I used to choose golds, now its just a last resort.
Retro is the best choice you will ever make!
Trust me I’m ripped lol

This gym is nice and clean. The people working at the front desk are nice and friendly where I get greeted every time I come here. If you wanna workout and watch the latest movies/​old movies then come to Retro Fitness. The group exercise classes are okay, but they don’t offer too many varieties if you are looking for a specific group exercise to participate in each week.

I cannot say enough, or gush enough, about the way that I have been treated at Retro Fitness. My wife and I were introduced to Brad, the regional manager, and he showed us what we could do and how to operate all of the equipment and that is what really sold us on Retro Fitness. Sure, we went to 24 Hour Fitness and Fitness Evolution that are located near us, but the Retro Fitness location at 1661 Foxworthy Ave — 408−389−4750 — at the corner of Meridian really attracted us as far as the staff are concerned. They all made an effort to reach out to us and make us feel welcome and not just another card carrying member.
Went I first went into their gym I was highly skeptical if they could do something to this old 61 year old body, especially after having both hips replaced, but I was very fortunate to be hooked up with the now head trainer Amber who, by the way, also has two national certifications.
Amber is fantastic as she did her homework after hours to research and personalize, to my needs, on what needed to be done to rehab my legs and hips so that I can now bend and squat like a normal person. I can now attest to the fact that she probably has a PHD in rehabbing a body like mine.
Amber is now located exclusively at the Retro Fitness at 868 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95 123 · (888) 880‑0458 which I might add, is also a great place to get a great workout besides the Foxworthy location.
Amber, my hat — and fat — is off to you! I can’t thank you enough for all of the training and expertise that you have shown me and I will be seeing you again very soon!
Retro Fitness’s motto is «We Get You!» And this gym with the combination of having to work with Amber has got me!
YOU HAVE TO TRY OUT THIS GYM!!!

Clean and all brand new equipment for only $ 19.99! Friendly staff, awesome smoothie bar, and a cardio theatre that plays great movies and brings some life to cardio workouts!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

It’s a gym. At first it started out cool because there wasn’t any of the homoerotic bros coming in to check out their muscles together in the mirror… Now it looks like every time you step in, there is some lifted truck dooch staring at you while you work out… I don’t get what the deal with that is… Like, why are you even looking at me, IDC about your muscles, I’ll out run you x10 over and out bike you by 300 miles, you chicken legged funk.
Okay, sorry went off on a tangent.
The place seems clean, but like others have said, some things do need to change (towels for one).
It’s just a gym, not a home hang out place.
Workers are alright, girls there have the typical ditz attitude and stare at every piece of muscle that walks in, they work at gyms, what else would you expect. And every male worker there is a self absorbed *enter specific stallion name* hat. Nothing new in this department.
Take my review with a grain of salt, I go in maybe 2 times a week, sometimes once. I don’t know, I’d rather do sports than pointlessly enlarge my muscles which will go un-​used 90% of the time (like most «swol» guys in here). This will probably be the last gym membership I get, I find them pointless, I find the point of having stupidly huge muscles pointless as well.
But if you’re into that, for 20 bucks a month, honestly this is one of the best gyms you’ll find, period, no if’s ands or buts, You’ll like it here. The two times I come in, I find it enjoyable.
*update* someone said «girls like guys with big muscles» in a PM… Okay, that’s cool, thanks for the information, women also don’t like guys who are self absorbed and are actually athletic, naturally ;) Don’t turn weight lifting into the make up for men.
Gym its self ⁴⁄₅
workers 2.5÷5
people who go there ⁴⁄₅
equipment ⁵⁄₅.
Have fun wasting your money to run on a treadmill folks!

I’ve had my membership less than year. I’m pleased with the price and the services. Right now I take the U-​Jam and the kickboxing class. Holy cow do the instructors kick my butt! I feel more toned and my endurance has significantly increased. If I’m not in a class I usually work out in the cardio theatre room. For the price and services I highly recommend Retro.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Amber Eichholz!
She is an amazing personal trainer because she has a deep passion to help others achieve their fitness goals. She is very knowledgable in every aspect of fitness and is an asset to anyone at any fitness level. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone I know!

Wow,
That’s all I have to say. I have been a member here for a while now and I can’t believe the difference when they changed management. I think her name is Amber! She is amazing. She is full of positive energy and friendly. Talk about customer service! I’m not easily impressed either. i think it’s so important to have positive atmosphere when your working out.
I’m so happy that the gym decided to get a new manager. I have never reviewed anything before. This is how impressed I was. Don’t believe the older reviews which reflected the older management team. Try it out for yourself!

Warning, check your contract on a microscope! I signed up my oldest son on a month to month contract (not Annual) knowing he was only going to use it for a few months until he goes back to SoCal. They said I had to pay the $ 49.99 enrollment fee, I said fine (better than paying all those months he’s not going to be here, plus their $ 49 annual fee). And I had to give 30 days cancellation notice beforehand, I said ok.
Well, tonight I found out I was signed up for the Annual membership and had to show proof that he lives/​going to move to SoCal. OMG, my blood was boiling I thought my head was going to spin! I was so adamant about getting the monthly membership and still was signed up on the Annual membership. Granted we had proof, but to put the burden on us just pisses me off. I told them since I work at 2 large gyms (24 HF and Bay Club), I will make sure all my family and friends through social media know about this, whether it was a «processing» error or intentional deceipt.

I wish that they were open later on weekends. But overall OK The Showers have been pretty disgusting lately & the paper towels around the gym have been out quite offen too. I love that I am always greeted comming in & leaving. I love that I am not restricted to this gym. They need to get more classes going. Take note from Foxworthy

Too many changes. Dont like it

I think this gym is decent. The instructors are nice, the staff at the front desk are friendly. I enjoy taking Bootcamp and Tabata here, I wish they would add more classes on Sundays and Wednesdays.
This doesn’t get five stars because the studio is small, I think there should be two. Also the ladies lockerroom is lacking a real scale. The ladies showers in the locker room also needs to be deep cleaned.
The price is good, and that may also be why there are fewer classes and only one studio. This gym has a lot of potential to garner more customers perhaps if there are more group classes.

Amanda is so awesome and sweet! Love how friendly, upbeat and super helpful! Love coming here in general and having a friendly welcoming staff is just the icing on the cake. Keep up the good work!

The things I mentioned on my earlier post have been getting taken care of. Thanks for the quick reply.
I’d also like to point out that u have a great group of staff members, that hasn’t changed since I started my membership.

Wait, 3.5 stars?!?
We got some fiesty gym Unilocalers here.
For Me? I LOVE this gym.
I came with a three day guest pass and it was the best three days of my life. (I’m lying to hype this all up.) but it was defintely one of my favorite gym experiences!
You’ll realize the place seems to be very unique and carries a lot of spunk! Walking in, you’ll see lots of yellow and bright lights. I’m guessing this is to attract people and wake up all the slackers! This may be an annoying sight for few, but it did it’s job in making me more drawn to try the different kinds of machines.
I was so overwhelmed by all the different things they had that I didn’t realize my friend was taking me into a dark room. (quick 5 seconds I thought she was trying to murder me). Long behold, A THEATER! .
Ima say, that was one of the most surprising, unsuspected thing I’ve experienced this year. (my life is boring, I agree) IT WAS SOO GREAT! I jumped on an elliptical and started to work out While Watching brad Pitts hot toochie on the big screen! It made me lose track of time and I only started to realize it when a drop of sweat went inside my nose. (don’t act like it never happened to y’all)
They also have a smoothie bar! In case you need to grab a quick shake after a work out.
I’m telling you, this place is soo clever! I definitely recommend giving this place a shot so you can be awed like I was.
Btw, the bad reviews on the staff? Never experienced it. The times when I came in, same guy in the front and he was totally cool! Made me feel like I was coming home after a long day! He’s a keeper.