Equilibrium Fitness For Women

I love this gym! You won’t find a place that offers as many classes and has as many machines for the price of this place. They offer a full schedule of classes daily with a variety of class types.
I love that their equipment is made for women and there are no grunting dudes working out. My only gripe is that around 4:30 it can be difficult to use some machines and the stretching area due to personal training going on.
Overall, an excellent gym at a great value. If you really want your butt kicked take some of Brittany’s classes– she can help you transform your body.

UPDATE: Renee (Member Services DIRECTOR) approached me when I entered the gym with my friend while I was getting ready to pay for her 30 day trial to try along with me, and she pulled me aside to talk about the issues I had with the gym. I felt very reassured that they were very open to solving problems quickly that you might have with the gym. She told me changes were already happening (showed me that the junk around the weights were almost COMPLETELY removed) and she offered to give me my money back or pay for my friend’s 30 day trial!
Like I said, I loved the gym from the beginning, and now I love it even more now that they have fixed the only problems I had with the gym! I am completely satisfied with the customer service. And really appreciate the immediate solution to my problem. I recommend this gym:) Thank you EQ!

I love this gym! I love that it’s all women, reasonably priced and there’s lots to do here. But by far, the reason I love this gym is the classes. There’s ton of variety for whatever mood I’m in. I would definitely recommend this gym to any women in the area!

Really enjoy this gym. I’ve been a member for a couple of years now, and in that time I’ve worked with April off and on. There has never been any hard pressure to have a trainer, just that it was available. Working with her has made dramatic strides in my strength and coordination, and she’s very down to earth and real.
The hours and location are extremely convenient for me. It’s clean, air conditioned and the equipment is in good repair. Even at peak times, I haven’t had to wait for a cardio machine and there is enough weight equipment to keep pushing what my body is capable of. The front desk staff is very friendly and remember who I am when I come in without being pushy.
It’s just a good, solid gym where you can sweat without worry or feeling self conscious. Women of all ages, shapes and sizes work out in there. People are there to work out, not primp, preen or find their next date.

I am changing my review to 5 stars now. At this gym I mostly just take classes and the instructors are excellent. They are so friendly and they remember my name. They also know a lot about what they are teaching and the workouts are challenging. Nice job!

I have never belonged to a gym and am rarely motivated to work out since I was always a swimmer and have no idea how to use gym equipment. However, Equilibrium hosted a City/​County workers work-​out challenge (2 weeks all access to the gym) and I thought «What the heck, I’ll give it a shot!»
I LOVE this gym! I have mostly been going to classes, because I like the group aspect and really need instruction to motivate me to try my hardest. I took Core, BodyFlow and All Terrain and loved each one! (Although All Terrain was tough! May have to return after a few more weeks of getting back in shape ;)
Each instructor I took classes from (April, Dave, Brittany and Katie) was great in their own way, and I would absolutely take classes from them again.
Other pluses: Very clean equipment and locker rooms/​showers, and super friendly front desk staff! I already have an appointment to set up a membership and can’t wait to go back!

I have been going to this gym for roughly 2 years. I’ve always enjoyed the atmosphere and availability of equipment. About 3 months ago I had some fraud on my bank card which let to me getting a replacement debit card. Well I forgot to update my payment info with Equilibrium and also became ill. So for three months I did not go to the gym and was not paying my monthly dues. I called today to see if I was going to need to pay another start up fee or the dues for the three months I did not pay even though I hadn’t used the facility. Any other gym I’ve been a member of would have jumped on the opportunity to charge additional fees and demand back pay. I was pleasantly surprised today when Renee said all I would have to do is pay for the current month when I come in to work out. It was simple. It was easy. It was fair. What a wonderful experience! Thank you Renee!

If you only read one sentence — read the following: don’t let the negative Unilocal reviews deter you from trying this gym — try the gym first, then decide for yourself.
I read the reviews 3 months before I finally decided to purchase a membership because of the negative things that were said. Honestly, this gym is great if you’re looking for a smaller facility that is female friendly and reasonably priced. Classes are included, there are a variety of offerings and everything is pretty straight forward. No juice bars, no bros and tank tops and best of all, no lines.
I have only taken one class here, however, I take it at least two times a week religiously, and the instructors are great. I have never waited in line for a machine, always been greeted by a friendly staff member at the front desk and even received a $ 25 gift card for referring a friend. My advice to those who mention not being let into classes, don’t be late — it is a disruption and is disrespectful to others in the class.
Overall, I am extremely happy with the facility and look forward to continuing my membership.

I have been going here for over 2.5 years now. The staff and exercisers are very friendly, this is not a «put on make-​up and show-​off» kind of gym, this is a get sweaty and see results kind of gym. They have lots of different classes, cardio machines, free and machine weights, and trainers. Decent price point too.

Classes and instructors are amazing

I don’t use the gym here, but I have been coming for years to see Robin, my waxer. She’s amazing!!! However, when I went in today to see her around 12:30, the front desk woman was very rude and aloof. I couldn’t believe her attitude. She has brown hair and a nose ring with light eyes. When I made a comment about some clothes, she simply looked the other way with no response. I’ve had similar experiences with her at the front desk. They need to hire a friendlier girl!!!

Thank you equilibrium for my new bod ;) My mom has been going to this gym for years. I recently moved back to town and started training at Equilibrium. This was the best thing I could have done for myself. The staff and owners are incredibly friendly and supportive and my trainer «Barbra Morrow» is amazing. Because of her guidance and support, I have never felt better! This was a great atmosphere for me to feel comfortable and supported in my goal toward a healthier life style.

I have been a member of this gym for more than 5 years. I love the classes and the instructors! ALL of the classes have a high energy vibe, motivational music and professional instructors. No matter what class you take, you always leave feeling completely satisfied and challenged.
I recommend that new members try a class at least 2 – 3 times before making an informed decision regarding whether to return. It takes practice and time to understand different terminology and proper form used in the classes.
The workout equipment and restrooms are always clean! For personal training, I personally recommend Brittany. You will get your money’s worth with her– always a solid workout. She will make you sweat, burn, and laugh!

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Ingrid L.
San Luis Obispo, CA
9÷29÷2011
Since writing my review of Equilibrium, I received emails from the director thanking me for pointing out the things about this gym that could use improvement. That was nice.
I was also chastised in the same email for mentioning Brittany specifically in my review and was informed that it could be hurtful call people out in a review.
I made a point to describe my experience in Brittany’s class because it was the deciding factor on whether or not I returned to the gym. Well, that and the aforementioned emails.
When looking for a local gym, people deserve to know the good, bad and ugly. An unprofessional instructor can make or break your experience. I thought potential customers for Equilibrium should know who to avoid. There are obviously better instructors there that people have mentioned and truly enjoy. If potential customers are able to make an informed decision and only select classes being run by instructors who are dedicated and serious about peoples’ fitness, they are going to get more out of going to Equilibrium and will walk away with a better impression of the entire establishment.
I wish I had known that this specific instructor wouldn’t be a good fit for me, I wouldn’t have wasted my time. With all of the other emails I’ve received from people who DO go to Equilibrium regularly but feel as though they can not leave honest feedback reguarding «The Brittany Show» without fear of reprise at the gym, I know my experience could have been avoided if people felt like they could be more open and honest.
There are obviously great instructors that have been mentioned in other reviews. Oddly enough, no one ever even mentioned Brittany prior to my negative review. Now there are, what… two…comments talking about how great she is. Each reviewer having written only ONE review on Unilocal,which were both centered on Brittany’s awesomeness. One review was posted several days after this all exploded and talked about nothing else but how great Brittany is, even using her last name. (thanks Brittany’s mom!)
So I’m dropping my review down to one star, because I feel like I’m dealing with a company that has adopted the persona of an adolescent girl with borderline personality disorder.
Oh, and the owner/​director mentioned that calling one person out in a review could be interpreted as vengeful. I have lived here not even four months. Brittany hasn’t ruined my marriage, parked in my parking space or cut in front of me in line at the grocery store. I don’t know Brittany and have no reason to want vengeance. This isn’t about Brittany as a person, it’s about Brittany as a crappy fitness instructor.
Good grief.

I love going to equilibrium, I’m very comfortable there. It’s small, but I’ve never had an issue getting into a class or using a machine. I highly recommend Equilibrium to those looking away to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Cal Poly gym or who are looking for a more personalized gym experience. The staff is friendly and supportive. They remember your name and the prices for personal training aren’t half bad either.

Depending on what you are looking for this could be a great fit for you or, like me, it could fall short of your expectations. Personally, I didn’t like any of the classes. I also didn’t like using the cardio equipment because I felt like there wasn’t enough ventilation (which is saying something because I run XC and will run just about anywhere). Things that I did like was the free weight station, the weight machines, my personal trainer Katie and the cleanliness of the locker rooms. Ultimately I ended my membership because I didn’t like the classes. Initially I did like Body Pump but I ended up disliking that class too after the same teacher did the SAME routine to the SAME music 3 times in a row… I was so bored by the third time. If you have the money to spend, get a personal trainer – I highly recommend Katie.

I’ve been a member at Equilibrium for over a year now and i love it! i was always hesitant to join a women’s gym because i thought the classes wouldn’t be challenging and everyone would just stand around and talk. But i was pleasantly surprised when i tried it out for a week before joining.
Equilibrium has the most positive workout environment in town. The staff is very friendly and personable and the classes are challenging and fun! and they are always updating the class routines. They also have a lot of different class times to choose from.
In addition the equipment is always clean.

I tried this gym based on Unilocal ratings and they did not steer me wrong!
Let me start by saying I never saw the need for «chick-​only» gyms until I joined one. It’s just so… nice.
You walk in and there is no smell. Seriously, it’s odorless. this is the first sign that the place is awesome. Then you walk into the locker rooms and they’re spotless! I am no neat freak at all, but c’mon a clean locker room? The greatness of that cannot be ignored.
The actual facilities are spacious, there is never a wait for machines (that I’ve noticed) and one more benefit of the no-​men policy is that the free weights are always available.
Overall really excellent, I’ll be a meber here as long as I live in SLO.

Equilibrium is so wonderful! All of the staff is super friendly and I really feel like I get a personalized experience there. The classes are SO good, so whether you’re into combat, yoga or step; they have a little something for everyone.
All of the trainers are extremely supportive and encouraging. They push you to achieve your fitness goals, and are always there for questions. I really feel that it’s going to the gym to see all my friends. It’s so great.
I love that it’s an all women’s gym also. You never have to feel self conscious about what you’re wearing or how you look. Come in, work out, and feel good about yourself. The members are wonderful too. Everyone is so friendly! I LOVE IT!

I love this women only gym. I think it’s also called Equilibrium fitness. I like to go here for the classes, which are all the time. They have step, yoga/​pilates, and a dance one which I think are the best. The instructors are very motivational, and they are all great workouts!
The Studio also sponsors the SLO Roller Derby team by letting them work out there for free. How cool is that?!