fit BERNAL fit

I like this gym because it is convenient and you can get in and out because there is never a wait to get on the machines. I also like the machines they have there, only wish they had more leg machines. The owner is nice and responsive and one of the staff members is friendly. On the downside: the place is dusty! Machines, window shades, tv and cords, bulletin board, and mirror (dead bug as well). I don’t understand why the staff members don’t clean or why they don’t hire a cleaner. Kind of gross to be breathing that in when you are working out. Also there’s an unfriendly, unhelpful staff member who eats junk food at the desk. Not really what you want to see at the gym.

As a loyal member and supporter of this gym I feel very sorry to say that this gym has definitely gone downhill since it first started. First off, there is never any staff at this gym who are able to help with any questions or concerns of mine. It is very rare when I do see someone at the desk. And for that I can honestly say this place has the worst customer service provided out of any gym I have been to. Emailing the owners is not convenient to me when there should be staff at the gym to direct my questions to.
The incident that made me decide to want to cancel my membership is how a trainer was at the gym and I happened to misplace my gym card and went in with my mother who had hers. Of course I understand company policy and rules however as a member who comes to this gym mostly everyday and always pays membership on time, I should not be told that I am not allowed at this gym unless I have a key. This was rude and not something I would hear at any other gym since most gyms value their members I realize that with this experience I felt more like I was just someone who is overpaying for being disrespected and told to not come back. Now the question is how am I suppose to even ask for a membership key if there is no one there? The trainer who told me this said he could not help me since he was «off the clock» but obviously training someone the whole duration of my workout. I understand he is just a trainer but it would have been helpful if there was someone there who would help me and atleast handle the situation in a respectful manner.
There are many other gyms who have great customer service, more equipment, and costs less monthly, there is definitely nothing of Fit Bernal Fit that are making them stand out other than the fact that this gym is convenient for people who live in the neighborhood.

When we moved to Bernal Heights in 2008, there was no gym in the neighborhood. While we noticed the lack of gyms and wished that we had one, we had no idea how truly awesome and transformative it would be when fBf opened up. Dean and Jeanne are involved, high-​integrity community members, and the gym is exactly what Bernal Heights needed. It’s small but complete, and the hours and pricing make it a great value. It’s clean, well-​maintained, and convenient. My only recommendation to them would be that it’s getting close to time to replace the ellipticals with newer models, but you can always go over to the lovely Fit Glen Fit if you want a change of pace or newer equipment. Both gyms are great, and the discounted classes at Fit Glen Fit are a nice addition to the membership package.

This gym works for me. It’s got what i need, plus they are adding more fun stuff like spin and yoga in their Glen Park franchise. Have you BEEN inside? It is so charming. You can tell Jeanne used to be in design. Such cute touches. The machines all work, and I’ve never even seen a hair on the floor.
Frankie and I like to hit it Monday and Wednesday after work. He’s adored by either Jeanne or Cait while I make it happen on the weights. You can’t deny it’s good for both of us.

Anyone with a shred of intelligence and some capacity for objective thinking can see Dana B’s review below for exactly what it is; the incoherent rantings of a deeply disturbed and discontent individual. Sorry to hear that life has gone so poorly for you Dana, but there’s no reason to take out all your personal frustrations and bitterness on a small local business that is simply trying to adhere to some common and perfectly reasonable business practices. Your characterization of the fine people who run Fit Bernal Fit couldn’t be further from reality, but then I strongly suspect that reality is not your strong suit. And by the way, «dickish» is not a word. Grow up.

I’m giving Jeanne and Deane 5 stars because it is the perfect gym for me. Is it the cheapest? No. Does it have fancy amenities like a hot tub, pool, spinning class, juice bar, towel service or even a shower? No. (Although a shower would be a nice addition and no, I can’ t for the life of my figure out where you’d put it unless you got rid of the dog lounge which I know ain’t gonna happen)
It is a 6-​minute walk from my house, has all the weights and cardio equipment I need, is locally owned and not some big corporation. The members and staff are friendly, it’s never too crowded. The machines and weights are new (well, slightly used by now) in good condition, things break occasionally but get fixed pretty quickly.
I don’t have a dog, so I don’t use the dog lounge but it’s fun to see some of them walk in and out.
I appreciate the classes and free training; I’ve only gone to 2 but props to Jeanne for trying to squeeze more amenities into a small space.
Also, it’s always clean, really clean and never smells like a sweaty gym.

These 5 stars are for the FBF personal trainer Jim whom I’ve been going to for a few months now. He’s great at getting me to try new things and push myself in ways that I NEVER would on my own. He’s also super friendly and knowledgable.
Even though personal training can be expensive, I called around to lots of folks in the Noe/​GlenPark/​Mission/​Bernal area before going with Jim and his prices are the best around. The sessions have been more than worth it. I highly recommend working with Jim.

While I am not currently a member (I’m still thinking about it), I did come in because I had a free pass. I wanted to check it out and see if it is something I’ll use in the long run. I LOVE the fact that it’s so close to my house – it’s a real time saver. So, you ask, why don’t I just join? Well, the memberships are reasonable in a sense but I know that at other gyms you can pay a little less but get more for the money (i.e, classes, trainers, etc). The gym is small but what is nice about it is that you don’t have to deal with the crowds and awkward feeling of «People are staring at me.» You don’t get that feeling here. It’s nice and clean and the staff person who is there during staff hours is very nice and friendly. I do agree with another Unilocaler that while if you have a dog, the dog room would come in handy but not everybody has a dog. I think that room could be used for something else?! But that’s just my opinion… For now, I’ll stick to just coming during staff hours… LOVE

Overall, I am a satisfied gym go-​er. It’s clean, usually not overly crowded, the equipment is in good condition, and most importantly the other members are friendly respectful people. It’s a good gym for beginners since its probably one of the least intimidating gyms I have ever set foot into. My small qualms are these: one of the four treadmills is almost always broken, and the single bathroom can be a pain to wait for. Also, I know it doesn’t really apply to me since I don’t have a dog but it seems like that dog room is rarely open for use. Maybe it could serve a double purpose when it’s not being used? That is all.

One follow up.
This wasn’t the perfect gym for me. The machines are geared for medium weight, so I would leg press the entire stack with just one leg!
But the reason why I left the gym was because a dispute over the summer months. They say they told me I could not suspend my membership, I believe when signed up I heard otherwise.
Frankly, I might have heard wrong, but I don’t think so.
But when I tried to work something out, I was told these are the rules and there was no budging, no negotiation, no nothing.
And I was dealing with the owners, not a flunky.
I want to support my local businesses and I would have stayed a member, but loyalty works both ways. The owners felt that working something out with a good member wasn’t worth it.
So I joined the UCSF gym for a lot cheaper but 10x times the machines and services.
I said when I joined, I didn’t want to deal with the big gym contracts. That’s what I got.

fit Bernal fit is my kind of gym. Flexible hours, clean, not too crowded and affordable! If you go to the gym solely to use exercise machines, this is the gym for you. If you’re looking to Zumba, sauna, steam or stock up on muscle milk look elsewhere.
i used to live in Bernal Heights and this gym was a 10 minute jog from me. It was freaking awesome. I signed up for a year membership which meant a fee of $ 40/​month. When you sign up you get a card that lets you in and out of the gym (which is usually locked) from 5am to 11pm. It was never too crowded when I was there, and I usually went at the peak workout hour of 6pm. I probably waited for a machine 3 times in a year.
Besides the basic amenities that I needed, they also have a trainer that comes every Monday and will help you with the weight machines and such. From what I understand you keep a log and each week go over your progress etc. ALSO they cater to your pooches with doggy-​socials and such. Despite the high-​doggy-​traffic the gym does not smell like dog nor have dog hair floating everywhere. If it wasn’t for the name/​dog pictures hanging all over you wouldn’t even know they were there.
fit Bernal fit is awesome. There’s no other gym like it in the city…

This place is perfect for our cozy bernalhood. The owners are amazingly kind and really passionate about keeping their members happy, and their members DOGS. now you don’t find that everywhere! love love love

This is a local gym in Bernal. I find it super convenient to walk two blocks and workout nearly any time during the day. The equipment is in great shape and they manage to fit quite a bit of it into a small space. The prices are reasonable, and the dog care concept is very clever. Overall I recommend it to folks living nearby.

Great equipment! Friendly owners. You can’t beat the convenience and my dog loves to go there for some playtime… allowing me to get my workout without feeling guilty about leaving him at home!

Live life local, support your neighborhood businesses. That’s what I try to do. I love my neighborhood and find myself exploring more closer to home.
I’ve been checking out fit Bernal fit to see if it fits my workout needs. I need a gym with the basics and have been shopping around for a place to hang out and pump iron. It’s not a mainstream 24 hour MEGA gym, but that’s what I like about it. It’s small, — but the equipment is new and it’s super clean.
I need to stick to my goals and get my mind off of stuff every now and then, so I work it out. The best cure for my stress is cardio, so it’s important to me to have a good place to unwind.
Super dog friendly. They have a little back area for your pup to socialize with other dogs while you workout.

This is a great gym.
The owners, Jeanne and Dean go out of their way to be accommodating and helpful which is a stark contrast to many of those other impersonal, corporate-​type gyms. fBf is clean, bright and welcoming. The machines (aerobic and weights) are comprehensive and efficient.
fBf also offers an introductory Free personal training session with Jim Wolff as an added bonus. This small group class is known as «The Circuit» and allows members the opportunity to work with Jim, become familiar with the fBf equipment and set up their own personal workouts for the future.
All in all, this is my new favorite workout place. I’ve done Pilates and Yoga in Bernal, which are fine too, but you just can’t beat the convenience of working out when you want to as opposed to waiting for a class. You also can’t beat the $ 60 month price. Fun and affordable, what a great deal!

I wish I’d done this sooner…
Bernal Fit is a great place! I enrolled last week… everything about it is wonderful… no crowds, nice people, very clean… NO waiting for the equipment…

Me Likey Lots…
I’m here more than a few days a week burning calories so that I can eat at more yummy SF restaurants. Staff is friendly and they know you by name. Great Bernal Biz!

Whenever a new business is about to open in downtown Bernal, the locals get restless.
We case the place constantly as it’s being remodeled, peeking into the papered-​over windows and trying to guess what will go in. We marvel at the possibilities before us, speculating to one another about the life-​changing potential of this new storefront in our remote outpost. «Wouldn’t it be cool if it was a record store?» «Oooh, what if it’s a Greek restaurant?» And then the business opens. And we unfailingly complain. As in: «An insurance office? This ain’t Mission Street!» Or: «Oh, great. Another place to buy a $ 6 croissant.»
(OK, all those quotes are from me…)
But I want to go on record as saying Fit Bernal Fit is the single-​most useful/​exciting/​kaBAM business to join our funky promenade in a very long time. Aside from being so brutally convenient that even a slackass like me can get there, it’s reasonably priced, squeaky clean, and run by a really cool couple. And they”ll even watch your dog. It’s so… Bernalized.
Topper isn’t a good candidate for the doggie daycare because: a) he’s going blind, b) he doesn’t see the value in cultivating friendships with dogs and c) other dog owners will get insanely jealous because of his extreme cuteness and envy us relentlessly. But the Mr. and I are excellent candidates for the gym because: a) we drink like we’re in a «Thin Man» movie, b) we’re getting old and c) we’re too broke to keep buying new clothes.
Fit Bernal Fit, you’re welcome addition to the neighborhood.

I’ve been a member for a few months and I love it. It literally has everything you need for a gym in the city — reasonable prices, great staff, super clean (smells fresh all the time), variety of high-​end equipment, and it’s dog-​friendly! The dog lounge is adorable. What a fresh concept!
If you’re in Bernal Heights, definitely join. You and your furry family member (s) will love it. Best of all, you will never see a big, sweaty muscle head leave behind his sweat track on the incline bench and his 6−45lb plates on the Smith machine.