Body By X

I hesitate to give away the secret of Body By X, but good gyms and teachers deserve it. I’ve been taking aerial yoga with Nadia and this woman rules. She’s confident in her abilities and teaching skills. She is commanding, but not obnoxious. She’s extremely supportive and also self-​effacing (which I love.) Aerial yoga is less yoga and more strength training and acrobatics. It’s not easy, but once you get the hang of it you feel like an absolute rock star. Nadia is the best teacher you could ask for. We’re lucky to have her in Marin.

This gym has everything you would want. It is beautiful modern clean bright and airy. All the instructors are friendly, caring, knowledgeable. It is easy to get to conveniently located with ample parking. There are many wonderful classes offered with plenty of equipment for everyone. The atmosphere is positive and supportive and makes you look forward to your workout and watch your progress.

X and Nadia are passionate about their business and it shows in the way they treat their clients, the condition of their facility, and their enthusiasm for motivating those around them. I am not a spin fan but make an exception for X’s class as he keeps the energy high with great music and his infectious personality. Andre’s TRX classes and sessions with Oliveyah always leave me exhausted yet energized, and feeling stronger than ever. Post-​workout shopping at the BBX boutique is always an added bonus to my gym visit and BBX has a «small private gym where everyone knows you» feel that I love.

My boyfriend and I have been Body by X members for several months now and it’s our favorite gym ever. It’s small, clean, well-​equipped and friendly. The TRX classes are phenomenal. Xavier and Nadia are welcoming and fun, always happy to answer questions and celebrate success. I get high fives when I show up and it’s noticed when I don’t. I’ve even gotten an occasional friendly text saying «Hey, we miss seeing you,» or «There’s a great class happening tomorrow. Would love to see you!» Bottom line: If you’re looking for a personal, friendly gym with highly competent trainers and a community atmosphere, this is the place!

My family toured this gym a few months ago. Xavier was so friendly and helpful, easy to talk with, not afraid of our endless questions and concerns. I asked him to stay in touch with us until we were ready to start working out. Well, my family members decided to put their exercise plans on hold, and with Xavier’s gentle reminders, I finally showed up for myself, by myself. I LOVE his cycle classes, his attitude and music are 100% motivating, his attention to detail/​form/​safety is excellent. So, if you are like me, and can find every reason not to work out, don’t give up until you try this gym. I feel like I’m finally taking care of myself. Now for the rest of the family…

Body by X is not like any other gym I’ve been to. It’s small, and the owners, Nadia and Xavier are warm and caring and want to make sure that everyone is doing their best and happy. They are always eager to answer questions and help. It is not a «scene» like so many other gyms, and everyone I meet there is nice. They’ve got the best state of the art equipment, and offer a wide variety of classes. I especially enjoy the Thurs night rowing class with Barry. It’s a great workout for the upper and lower body simultaneously and Barry keeps it fun and interesting. I like it because It’s a great way to get noticeable results in a short amount of time.

Love this place! A really well equipped gym with just the friendliest people…;)
I actually have a hard time motivating myself to workout… Going to a gym like Body X just makes it that much easier to get to the gym… The vibe here is so great I always leave in a much better mood than when I arrive!

Equipment is always in excellent condition, gym is always clean and organized, friendly staff, what more could you ask for. I love this place!

I happened upon Body By X a few weeks ago, and I am so glad I did. Just by searching for the term Power Plate in Marin I was directed to Body By X. My Fiancée and I have been searching for a workout that works for both of us and I am happy to say we have found a great place to do just that. In just two short weeks we are already seeing great results with their Personal training and many class offerings.
Nadia and Xavier reached out to me quickly upon my first inquiry and within days we were in for a consultation. Xavier and Nadia run a great operation and this Gym is beautiful inside, complete with Great Equipment, an Indoor Cycling room and Basketball Court that has many uses The artwork inside is fantastic and the Gym is clean as a whistle every time I have been there. I can certainly see why this place would be a person trainer’s dream.
I have been to many Gym’s and Fitness Clubs in my life and this one takes the cake as one of the best. If you are looking for a Gym with rows and rows of Cardio Machines then perhaps this is not the place for you, but if you want to walk into an environment with great trainers and feel like you are truly part of a fitness community this is your home!
Many thanks Xavier, Nadia and Team for this great facility.

«I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.»
This quote from Maya Angelou sums up Body by X perfectly. I really feel accepted and loved here. The staff is fantastic! Nadia and Teri do a phenomenal job and have gone out of their way to make sure my experience is golden.
An interesting thing happens when you’re surrounding by folks that care: you work harder and want to be there, even on the days when you’d rather not get out of bed.
Body by X is super clean (they even use EO toxic free soap!), has a nice mix of high quality equipment, and instructors that really know how to kick your butt (see Teri, she’s an awesome butt kicker).
So, what are you waiting for? Let the transformation begin!

Clean gym, state of the art equipment, awesome trainers, friendly and fun!

this is a very nice small gym, with all you need to get a good workout.
place is clean, people working here are nice and owners are very involved with their clients.
this gym is in the industrial building, so space is limited, but very well utilized by gym owners.
the trainers who are working there are superb, being personal trainer myself, i have to say that their trainers are very skillful and pay highest attention to their clients’ needs.
why 4 stars instead of 5:
1) lack of showers (only 2); no designated changing room;
2) no organized childcare in case you want to take a class and have no babysitter for that time;
however, the place is VERY family friendly, you can bring your kids there anytime and, if your kids can look after themselves, they will be fine. better yet, let your kids to take a class along with you!

Amazing, unique place. Genuinely welcoming and warm, no matter what your age, shape or size. I’m an unfit mother of 3, including twins, in desperate need of Shaping up. They truly have the best quality fitness class instructors you could hope to find. So far, I’ve tried rowing. Stretch and flex, spinning (low intensity) and fly gym. The owners have clearly gone out of their way to find the best of the best for all their classes. It really helps that the owners take a genuine interest in their clients — unlike any gym I’ve ever joined. An added bonus is that, unlike anything else in Marin, this place offers great value for money. wish I’d found Body by X sooner!

The person who gave one star to *BODY BY X* absolutely had to be thinking about a different gym. My positive, upbeat experience is the total opposite of what he reported. I’m hooked on BODY BY X !!
BODY BY X is a warm and friendly neighborhood gym, just off Highway 101 in east Corte Madera. I love working out there! This grandmother finally decided to get in shape and boy, did I find the right place.
X (Xavier) and his wife Nadia made me feel welcome from Day One, introducing me to other members for a personal connection. Plus they give great hugs for Hello and Goodbye!
All the class trainers are good and very encouraging with newbies like me. No cranky, unsmiling teachers here! They give me positive feedback while I’m learning, which keeps me motivated. So far I’ve done indoor cycling, rowing, stretch, and yoga. Other, more advanced workout classes are offered too.
The personal trainers, including award-​winning X himself, are skilled at getting you to push beyond what you thought was possible, and finding the right workout mix for each individual body. In a very safe way.
I’ve talked to several other members who have some pretty amazing stories of their own progress here … about weight loss, injury recovery, bone-​density-​building, and otherwise. Their machines, and free weights, are all in excellent condition and the gym is very clean.
Music from an awesome sound system is always on and fits each class perfectly. It’s always a different mix. During non-​class time the long movie sound tracks are ideal for individual self-​directed workouts, whether on machines or free weights or stretching on a yoga mat.
I’m so glad I found a neighborhood gym with personality! And no attitude!
I (heart) BBX !!

This place and its owners, Xavier and Nadia, are the real deal. There are lots and lots of trainers out there — only a subset know what they are doing — and only a subset of that subset of those are really worth your time.
These two are beyond worth it. They become friends — hell, they become family.
Although… I don’t let my friends or family kick my ass multiple times a week, and I definitely don’t let my friends or family talk me into dragging my ass to 5:30am spin classes… so I might have to reevaluate that part…

Love this one-​on-​one, family-​owned fitness center. I joined in January and continue to have great experiences. Xavier is a true professional and his wife Nadia is lovely and encouraging. I’m now addicted to spin It’s a gym I enjoy going to as well as feeling that my personal fitness needs are heard and addressed!

This is the most amazing, comprehensive personal training and skills development program I have have ever worked with. Not only are there the traditional «pumping iron» dead weights and machinery, but
Xavier McClinton, the lead trainer and owner, brings a relentless «you can do more and you WILL do more» attitude to each person he works with. «X», as he is known by all, is also an expert basketball trainer, and brings his will to win and «never give up» work ethic to a couple of local school basketball teams. This guy has no comparison as far as I’m concerned, and he turned my son Max’s work-​out life around, getting him to do things no one, let alone Max, thought he could do. RUN don’t walk to Body by X –your sense of yourself will never be the same again. I love the guy.

Yeah wow, I’m not sure where the person who gave this gym one star went but it could not have been Body By X because my experience was completely the opposite!!! X (Xavier) himself trained the living @#$%^& outta me!!! I was actually shocked on a number levels.
#1. He got me, he actually got my number when most people never do. And he knew exactly how to «train» me to the best of my potential.
#2. I thought I was a hard trainer. I thought that because I push myself physically on a semi-​regular basis that I could handle his training with no problem. Ummm NO!
#3. I was sore — really sore in a very good way, for 4 days afterwards!!!
This is a fantastic gym and I had a fantastic experience. It’s small and intimate and people say hello to each other!!! I love that! It’s not a meat market and it’s not uncomfortable. I plan on going back for training 3 days a week (OMG am I glutton for punishment or what?)

I think the existing review may be for another gym in Corte Madera called X Gym, because the description is nothing like the experience at Body by X. Unilocal should check with the author and re-​direct the negative review to the intended facility.
Body by X is a family owned training center where you get personalized attention from trainer Xavier and his wife Nadia. The yearly cost to join the center is a bargain $ 500 and most classes are available to members at NO extra cost. The heart of the center is a half basketball court backed by an artist’s graffiti tagged wall. Aside from X using the court to train kids for basketball, the hardwood floor is used for a unique class called railyard, as well as spin class, yoga class, rowing class, etc. The perimeter of the court is surrounded by high end weight machines which work every body part and also cardio machines (spin bikes and rowing machines).
The vibe of the place is clean and energetic with tunes pumping out of the great sound system, big screens playing sports highlights, and everything well maintained.
It’s one of the few fitness places where women, men, and kids can all find something that fits. The railyard is a particularly challenging set up where you jump, do footwork through a rope ladder, pump the arms and legs through low hurdles, and do any other number of challenging elements. It’s functional fitness where you’re lifting and moving your own body weight, doing plyometrics, and working until you’re exhausted. Something unique to the center is that X runs conditioning classes for kids aged 10 and up and inspires great results. I’ve witnessed out-​of-​shape kids transform into nimble athletes.
Xavier is a talented personal trainer and he keeps an eye on anyone who’s in the center. You can count on him to give you a welcoming shout by name when you arrive, help you with your form, cheer on your efforts to finish a set, sing along with the tunes, all while working with his client and doing some impressive dance moves.
If you like a small gym where you’ll be accountable because you won’t be anonymous, you’ll love the personalized attention and family feel of Body by X.