Get Fit Davis

I have been a member for many years. Even though I do my primary workouts at a smaller gym, I keep my Get Fit membership because it is a great gym and the hours allow me to work out early morning or late at night. They have all the equipment to either do cardio or strength training. There is no real need to wait or share equipment unless you are working out during peek periods. On occasion I will go to a group
Exercise class. The instructors are very experienced and I always leave feeling like I had a good workout.
By far the best all around gym in town. If you are looking for a gym for general fitness then give Get Fit a shot.

This gym is fully equipped with multiple squat, bench, abd Smith racks. The staff wipes down the equipment daily and weights are put back 99% of the time. The best thing is the staff, the manager ray is especially helpful and she sorted out issues I had with my membership and reassured me that any future issues would be avoided. Overall this is one of the best places in davis to workout if you don’t have arc membership

I’ve really enjoyed GFD since I started going there 4 months ago. I came from a much larger city and was disappointed that there was no big corporate gym when I moved to Davis — I like the low monthly prices and plethora of classes/​equipment they offer! I’ve been pleased to find that GFD offers much of what I was hoping for, at a reasonable rate.
I don’t often use the general equipment, but have found that the treadmills specifically are in great shape — I actually refuse to run anywhere other than GFD if I can’t be outside now! The classes are the main reason I go, and I love the variety. There are several Zumba classes — some are higher calorie burn, some are more traditional Latin dancing… there’s an option for whatever you’re looking for! The same is true for spin classes. If your schedule allows you to try the different instructors, you’ll definitely find a class you love!
One of my favorite surprises at GFD has been boxing. I’d never done a ‘real’ boxing class before (with gloves and bags) and was intimidated when I first went to Andrea’s Sunday night class. But I have LOVED learning! Andrea is a great coach, and the class is really friendly and low pressure. It’s an incredible workout and a fun one, too.
The only drawback I’ve found has been that the front desk staff isn’t always able to answer questions about classes when I call to learn more. Talking directly to the instructors is the best way to learn about a class before going. I also wish there was a better price structure with their sister property, which has a pool (the only feature I’m missing!)
Overall definitely recommend!

To the owners:
Please add additional lockers in both the men’s and women’s changing rooms. I understand that you say the new lockers provide almost as many as there were before but now they are smaller and concentrated in on corner of the locker room. 50% of the space is now unused and everyone is now concentrated in one corner of the room. Face to face, butt to butt, and often face to butt… not fun. At least before we had room to change and move around. Now we would have to dump our stuff in the middle of the room to change. Not fun.

I’ve been a member of this gym since 2008 when it was Peak Performance. I have always like this gym because of the atmosphere. Its a mixed crowed of younger and older members. The gym is kept clean and isn’t filled with grunting teens like the ARC.
The gym is small and can be busy at times but there is usually equipment available. The group classes are great. I love Tracy’s bootcamp! You can use the group room when there are not classes and is perfect for practicing dance routines. They provide sweat towels as well as shower towels if you forget yours for FREE. Please don’t steal them and ruin it for the rest of us.
Nick bought the gym ~2012 and gave it some much needed upgrades: clean paint, repaired and new equipment. I often see technicians working on the treadmills. This year I joined the triathlon team and love it! It is definitely the challenge I’ve been looking for.
****** This review is for Get Fit Davis on 2^nd St… Not Get Fit Sport on Picasso *******

This five-​star review is ONLY for Dominique Tristant at the Get Fit Davis in former DAC.
Dominique was covering the front desk yesterday when I stopped by, concerned about an invoice I received that seems like double-​billing, and she was wonderful. She patiently went to work on the computer trying to work out what had happened and then was clear in her explanation. It does indeed seem as though this company, recently having taken over DAC where I’ve been a member for years, is having trouble with their billing procedures. Thank you, Dominique!

Great gym and the people that work there are very friendly and helpful. Would like them to post signs to ask people to be mindful of others when chatting. When someone on a machine talks nonstop for 30 minutes to the person next to her and you hear her talking over your music, that is really inconsiderate to those around her. She does this everyday. I feel sorry for the guy who she is talking to. I think he should change the time he comes in.

Best gym in davis. The equipment is amazing if something does break it gets fixed quick. Overall great environment! Staff is amazing and it makes you want to workout more. If you need help with your fitness goals they are so helpful!

We took a tour of Get Fit during their spring open house. Observations:
Plenty of parking, which is useful since the facility is in an industrial area, not near residential where members would easily be able to walk or safely ride a bike there.
Most of the equipment is in one big room. Treadmills, ellipticals, weight machines, TRX, heavy free weights, bench presses, all together, which makes for a rather noisy place. The treadmills are near the windows so people on them are on view to everyone walking by outside.
There is a separate room for aerobics classes but looks like it can get over-​crowded for popular classes. There is also a separate spinning class room as well as the «annex» which contains more weight machines and lighter free weights.
The facility and equipment seemed to be well maintained.
They have a large number of personal trainers and were offering a special of $ 400 for 10 sessions instead of the regular $ 500.
The impression I got was that this athletic club attracts a crowd a generation or two younger than me. My husband made the comment «Let’s go, too much testosterone here»
I don’t think I’ll be joining Get Fit.

If you enjoy lifting weights, I wouldn’t bother coming here. There is only one real
squat rack and all of the equipment is packed in very tight, making it difficult to walk around. There is also a gym employee who repeatedly insists on cleaning a piece of equipment that I’m actively using. And there are several guys who occupy multiple pieces of equipment at the same time while chatting it up with their buddy.
In addition, you can’t really make any noise with the weights because you will be «distracting» to others’ conversations. And it seems like some of the members are bit snoody and want the trainers/​employees to show them what to do instead of learning for themselves. I definitely would not recommend for weight lifting.

I just wanted to share my experience now that the Get Fit Lose It program has ended and the short answer is that «it was a very positive and well run» program. Jonathan oversaw the 8-​week program and it started with an initial «meet and greet» the trainers along with a tour and a «goodie» bag from Whole Foods.
Liz provided all trainees upfront with a helpful Fitness Planning document that provided «Tips for Better Eating Habits for Fitness». What I learned from the document was that I could not lose weight without changing my diet and was a great educational tool for me to utilize.
Trainees were split into 2-​day a week morning or evening strength conditioning sessions along with a combined cardio-​day on Friday. My strength conditioning trainers were Liz, Hanna and Ellen with Katie conducting the group cardio workout on Friday morning.
Judgment day was a final weigh in and assessment by Jonathan followed by a celebration at Whole Foods with beverages, snacks and coupons. I was fortunate to attend all 24 sessions (3x per week) and I was very pleased with my results. I lost 11+ pounds and 3 inches off my waist and I wouldn’t have achieved these results without the coaching, encouragement and commitment of the Get Fit trainers. Workouts challenged me and while I wasn’t physically able to do every exercise or set, the trainers accommodated me by providing alternative exercises that would work for me. So, thank you Liz, Katie, Hanna, and Ellen for all your support and motivation for the 8-​week program (and for putting up with me). I am so appreciative to have had you as trainers and I feel so much better physically and mentally. If you haven’t checked out the Get Fit Lose It program, you need to the next time it is scheduled! If the program does not look right for you, then check out the trainers! Thanks again Get Fit Davis Team!

It’s a fine establishment.

I joined Get-​Fit just under a year ago.
I’ve traveled around the country for work and been in lots of different gyms.
Get-​Fit is one of the most well maintained gym I’ve worked out in.
They recently replaced all their treadmills with brand new models, as well as re-​upholstering several pieces of gym equipment. They have been and are clearly investing in the gym.
While I never took any classes there, the staff have always been very friendly and eager to answer any questions I might have had, whether they were about billing, hours, or more detailed questions about training and technique.
I’ve only heard positive things from my colleagues about the classes and training programs that Get-​Fit offers.
I would recommend Get-​Fit to anyone looking to join a gym in the Davis area.

Disclaimer: my review is very much influenced by my disapproval of their billing practices (basically, do not get complacent with the contract. DO NOT FORGET TO CHECK YOUR BILLING INFORMATION EVERY SINGLE MONTH). Otherwise, the review would be 4 stars (compared to other gyms in Davis) for their classes, facilities, and amenities.
TL;DR
1. They have quite an array of amenities, which include:
— free child care for people who need it
— TV’s with radio channels
— clean towels
— pin-​locked lockers
— CLASSES included with membership! instructors are knowledgeable and super nice.
— 1 free visitor’s pass per month (expires at the end of each month)
— hours are convenient (shorter than the ARC’s)
— don’t need to pay for parking (as opposed to the ARC at UCD)
2. If you end up not liking/​not needing the membership, YOU MUST CANCEL IN PERSON. Or you will be billed, even if you don’t show up for the whole month.
3. Their regular price is $ 54 per month. This is worth it if you come in at least 6 times a month (or 1 – 2 times per week), because the drop-​in fee is $ 10.
4. They have showers, but I personally would rather not use it… The scale in the women’s locker room is an old fashioned scale. NO SWIMMING POOL!
5. Watch your payment card religiously. If you sign a contract, the MONTHLY PAYMENT IS AUTOMATICALLY DEDUCTED. If for whatever reason, your card is denied THEY CHARGE AN EXTRA $ 10.
6. It’s located in East Davis. Quite a drive for some people!
FACILITIES
The equipment is quite nice, with a wide variety of cardio machines and muscle specific machines. Free weights are also available near the wall of mirrors. There are two separate rooms, with a main room especially for taking classes. Class schedules are listed on their website and worth checking out (yoga, kickboxing, spinning, zumba, pilates), because the instructors are awesome. They have classes for beginners and advanced members, so plan accordingly to get to the right class for you.
Parking is always available and very convenient, but the lot is not very well-​lit, so watch out at night! The atmosphere inside is not as…“young” as the ARC, in terms of the music, volume level, and clientele. Magazine choices are plentiful for those who like to read while they work out, and they have 4 (5?) flat screen TV’s lined up against the wall where cardio machines are, which is useful and considerate.
AMENITIES
They have 2 showers in the women’s locker room, but the corner is a bit dark for me (a bit too creepy! D:) so I’ve never personally used it. I do love their lockers, for which you can enter a 4-​digit pin to secure your belongings. So high-​tech and useful!
I don’t have children (not counting my cat, aha…), but they do have free childcare while you use the gym! The room seems fun for kids, with many toys and games. For the extras I have used, I do like their clean towels, that equipment is provided for classes, and that the ground/​equipment is generally kept clean and sweat/​sticky-​free throughout the gym.
BILLING
So this is the part that kind of gets me — the price and billing practices.
1. They do not offer any sort of discount for UCD alum (recent or otherwise). They do have cheaper prices for UCD students and faculty ($ 30 and $ 35, respectively). Their regular membership fee for non-​seniors/​UCD students/​faculty, $ 54 a month, is not as well-​priced as other gyms’ in Davis (that also have classes).
2. Second, they only offer a discount if you tell them that you’re thinking about cancelling. Specifically, the rate of $ 44 instead of their $ 54. While I understand them trying to keep their customers, I would rather see them reward the members before the members are thinking about leaving.
3. Third, they do automatic billing, charged every month on the 5^th. The contract is never-​ending unless you CANCEL IN PERSON, before the 25^th of each month. This is the part that annoys me: the membership is ongoing unless you cancel in person. I guess the logistics of having people reaffirm their interest in keeping a membership after a certain time eludes them. Sighs.
To make this entirely clear: THE CONTRACT CONTINUES EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SET FOOT IN THE GYM FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH. Also, if your card is denied, they automatically charge you a $ 10 fee in addition to the monthly fee. It’s on the contract… so don’t forget to update your billing information every month by the 5^th. Or else.
I was somewhat miffed about this, because apparently BoA was concerned with possible fraud from my debit card and sent me a new card. I did not update the new card information early enough, and Get Fit notified me about my card being denied via voicemail on the 16^th. Nothing said about the $ 10 fee. They really could have told me earlier (like on the 5^th!)! Not their fault that the card was denied, but did they really HAVE to get that last $ 10 from me?
OVERALL
Yupp, decided to cancel. Didn’t even set foot in the gym for the past month anyways.

I recently signed up for a one month membership here since I have been training for a new job in Davis. I am also a member of 24 Hour Fitness in Roseville but their location in Davis closed a while back. That being said, I am quite shocked by the lack of customer service for such a small gym. The other day I walked in and said to the guy at the front desk «Good Morning, I need to check in.» He simply smirked and replied, «I know.» Not only was that an issue but there is this overwhelming smell coming from the spin room after they get out of a class. The gym itself is well maintained and they have a good amount of equipment to use but I really can’t ignore the terrible service I have received at Get Fit Davis. I honestly can’t wait till my training is over so I can get back to my morning workouts at 24 Hour.

This is a great gym with a great price. I thought when I moved here I would be stuck with having to go to The «Arc» at UC Davis. Thankfully, I ran into Get Fit Davis. Clean, friendly staff, child care, has all the equipment you need, plenty of available classes like yoga, spinning or even boxing and my favorite, it has more of mature crowd. (No offense college kiddos) would of gave it a five but my 5 star gym would have to have a sauna. All in all, this is a great spot! –jason

I’ve been a member since it was Peak Performance a couple years ago. Since it got bought over by Get Fit Davis, I’ve noticed that the facilities have been updated. The space is clean and well-​maintained. No pool, but the best workout space that I’ve seen in Davis!

I’ve been coming to Get Fit (formerly Peak Performance) for years! I love the availability of classes, free weights, machines, and cardio equipment! I especially love the new owners’ dedication to bringing in outside vendors/​business opportunities (chiropractors/​swimming), new cool equipment, and exciting group exercise/​training opportunities. I’ll be a Get Fit member for years to come!

I’ve been coming to Get Fit Davis for several months now, and I love it.
They have everything I need. There is a wide variety of equipment to suit everybody’s needs. Most of the equipment is also easily available, as in, this gym does not get crazy crowded, which is awesome. Everything is spacious enough that no one bumps into each other, and there is enough of everything that even on busy nights, I rarely have to wait to use something. I cannot think of a time when I was frustrated by the crowd or by how long I had to wait. The gym members here are overall awesome and respectful people, understanding that we are all here just to exercise and be healthy :)
The staff is also very friendly. Everyone always greets me with a smile and is more than happy to help me when in need. They are receptive to input from the members, and definitely do act upon recommendations, complaints, praises, and everything in between.
The trainers and instructors are also fantastic. I have not taken personal training sessions, but have taken many group classes. All the instructors are highly knowledgeable, encouraging, and not at all intimidating, even though they are all way more fit than me ha. But they motivate me to «get fit» ;) and remain healthy.
Their prices are also spot on. They offer great discounts for students, UCD employees, and other discounts as well. I am so happy to be a part of Get Fit Davis, and I highly recommend others to try it out.

These 5 stars are for Andrea Khoo!
I don’t go to this gym regularly since I am a student at UC Davis and have access to the ARC there. I only came here to make up a PE class.
Drop in is $ 10 and $ 5 if you’re taking the class with Andrea.
She teaches Kick/​Bag Boxing and Muscle Works. I guarantee you will have an amazing workout. She is so energetic, motivating and overall wonderful! (and not to mention ripped!)
I wish she taught classes in the bay area :(