Crunch

This is my gymmmm!!! I come here all the time.literally.3−5 times a week. It’s super convenient and it’s always nice to go workout where there are friendly and familiar faces.
I started my membership to Crunch about 3 years ago and I went for the classes. Like all of the classes. I loved the instructors and I liked how no one really looked at me during classes (I’m super not coordinated). Yay, no judgements! :)
Over the summer, I took a class called «Training Day» on a Sunday and started learning to lift. I didn’t realize how nice the weights and weight equipment was until I started learning to use the equipment. It’s pretty frickin’ nice.
Pros:
— Bliss Products
— Really nice lockers (newly renovated)
— There’s this Tide clothes wash machine in the locker room that cleans your clothes. I’ve never tried it, but it looks AMAZING!
— Great weight equipment
— Yes, they have box jumps
— They let you freeze your account if you know you’ll be gone for a while (for example, I was out of town on assigned for 3 months and they let me pay a small monthly fee to keep my account alive until i returned)
— EXTREMELY friendly staff/​trainers
Cons:
— The membership here is definitely on the pricier side.
— It is kind of small, so during peak hours it can be super annoying to find floor space
— Only 2 unassisted squat racks — waiting for these to free up can take a while.
Would definitely recommend coming here during odd hours and checking out a few of their classes if you can!

This is one of the dirtier gyms I’ve had to use while traveling for work. It felt unclean and not cared for. Equipment is very dated. The space is poorly organized and the layout makes getting around difficult. The trainers are very present — in the way, taking over multiple pieces of equipment. It was fine for a one-​day drop in, but I’d hesitate to join one of these.

I’ve been going here for a couple months, and I’m pleasantly surprised how great this Crunch is. The treadmills are nice, and there are a lot of good classes in the morning, like cycling and yoga. The locker rooms are great-​they are always well stocked with Bliss products and the showers are spacious. They also have towel service. The only con about the locker room is that the hairdryers always overheat so you sometimes you have to wait for one during busy times.
The best part of this location is Chelsea’s Super Sculpt class. She definitely kicks your ass! Warning for ladies: 7:45 — 8:15am on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the locker rooms are really crowded (b/​c of the crowd from her class) …you’ll most likely have to wait in line for the shower.

Great value for money gym in a convenient spot downtown. I’ve been a member of Crunch for over two years now and I’m pretty satisfied with the service and facilities here.
*PROS*
–Friendly and responsive staff. I’ve reached out to them a couple times via email before signing up and they responded quickly and were very accommodating.
–Locker rooms here were recently renovated and are consistently well maintained by the staff. Showers are always stocked with amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc). The Bliss products smell great, and they also have towel service!
–Fun classes and occasional on-​site DJs. Crunch classes vary by location. I’ve been to other Crunch gyms (Redwood City and Daly City) but the instructors and the classes offered here are really great. My favorite ones are vinyassa heat, ass and abs, and cardio kickboxing. If you don’t find any available slots on the app, just show up 30 minutes before class starts at the gym. There’s always a table by the front entrance where you can put your name on the waitlisting list. Those are usually guaranteed spots.
— Reliable WiFi connection (I have AT&T)
*CONS*
–I wish there were more locations in East Bay
–Closing time of 9:30PM on weekdays is WAY too early

As you’re getting your New Year’s resolutions ready, consider anywhere else but Crunch. Their cancellation policy is confusing and from the 80s. You’ll have to physically go in to a gym to cancel, and do it via paper form. No internet or phone options that I could find — if they exist, they don’t make them obvious.
When you cancel, your paper form will indicate that you have no balance due, and that your «last month» is paid. A staff member will «helpfully» remove your CC info from their system. When the next month comes around, you’ll start getting daily phone calls from their billing dept, because «last month» is actually «second to last month» — you’ll owe for one more month, and whoops, your CC was not on file, so you’ll get charged a late fee too. And of course there’s «nothing they can do» to waive the fees, even if you’ve been a paying member for 2+ years, despite the fact that you didn’t even go for the last few months.
The gym itself was probably average to maybe a little above average. Plenty of equipment and free weights. I’ll give a shout out to the PT I used in my first months at Crunch, Sam R! He helped me stay on track for a while, though I eventually had to replace my PT payments with car payments so had to stop. I was upsold a bit too much on supplements for my tastes, but that could just be my aversion to taking them.
Follow-​up: A rep reached out to me after posting this review and they’ve refunded the «last month». Since my time at the gym itself was fine, I’ve changed my review to 3 stars. I don’t believe customers should have to post a Unilocal review just to be treated with respect, but I do have to admit that other than the cancellation problems, my time with Crunch was what I’d consider average to slightly above average for a gym.

Overall, quite a nice gym on the somewhat upscale side. There are nicer gyms, like the Equinox, where I was a member for 10 years, two blocks away, but this place is much less expensive and I think the value for money here is quite nice.
The locker rooms were recently renovated so the finishes are still new and nice, and the showers have nifty glass doors and such. I do wish there were some more hooks actually near the shower doors for the towels, but it’s not bad.
Bathrooms: Your standard gym bathrooms. Generally clean and nice, but not «spa-​like».

This review covers my experience training with Marty Susskind. I started out at Crunch being the dreaded «skinny fat» and being intimidated by the gym and some of the big and super muscular trainers that worked there. I wanted to become lean, strong and flexible, and Marty helped craft a program for me that made sense for my body type and goals. He would push me and was genuinely thrilled at my successes along the way. I could tell he was passionate about what he does (and also the New England Patriots). I am now 15 pounds lighter and feel like I have the framework necessary to continue a healthier lifestyle moving forward. If you have the time and resources to devote to personal training, I can’t recommend Marty highly enough. He is knowledgeable, nonjudgmental, and just an overall good person.

I have to come back and give a shout out to my homies Verdine and Shelby. Totally un-​related to Crunch I tore my calf muscle while jay-​walking and it was going to be a long road to recovery. Verdine offered to introduce me to a trainer who had dealt with injuries before, and that’s how i met my homegirl Shelby. She assessed my injury, pointed out some other things I could do during my 3 month recovery (seriously guys, don’t ever tear a muscle). I really liked her vibe so I went ahead and made a personal investment to hire Shelby as my trainer.
Man she rocks! She was able to progressively help me get stronger while monitoring my calf, and I almost think she’s a magician because I healed faster than the 12 weeks planned. I also really liked that she worked with me, listened to my concerns, and helped my confidence. Never before would you see me hanging out by the free weights. She also answered a lot of questions about diet, exercise plan, and pretty much anything I had questions about.
Personal training ain’t cheap, and after 10 sessions I had to stop, but I’m saving my pennies for another 10 sessions with her. Thanks Verdine for matching me with the right trainer, and Shelby for kicking ass!

Probably the best value for a gym I’ve seen in Northern California. Places with multiple locations and, that are large, well-​equipped and CLEAN can often hit $ 100/​mo in this area.
I can’t put enough emphasis on clean, especially in the locker room. If you’re lucky enough to actually utilize your gym membership, it’s easy to end up in a situation where you take more showers at the gym than at home – A well-​stocked, lean locker room is a must!
The app is, and the whole system for signing up for classes is way better than other places I’ve been a member – Yet another asset that makes it easier to actually realize my workout aspirations :)
The one thing that could be improved is the class schedule. The morning classes are WAY too early. If they had 5 spinning classes every weekday, I bet they’d be 80% full all the time.

I literally love crunch and go pretty much every day. Everyone is nice, and the location is fab if u work downtown. One unexpected perk is the locker rooms are great for getting ready in the morning. Another unexpected perk is Crunch has hotter guys than Equinox. One downside is I truly wish Crunch they had heavier sandbags for hip thrusts. 25lbs bags are not going to give me the results I need to seduce Diplo. On an unrelated note I want to try PTEC but am unsure how to go about it.

Man, this gym has fallen from grace in the past few months.
The summer was apparently very popular for Crunch, as floor traffic increased substantially. Gone are the short-​to-​no wait times for equipment; I can’t get a bench press or squat rack anymore. I’m pretty adaptable and willing to change up my workouts, but having to drop entire exercises entirely became a big bummer.
Correlated to the increased foot traffic is a lack of locker availability. There were times when every. single. locker. in the men’s room was taken. I wound up having to lug my stuff around the gym on two separate occasions because there was no room to stow anything, and even then I was a bit worried because I wasn’t sure I’d be able to find a locker while showering (luckily, I did). Some of these seem to be long-​term locker squatters, which Crunch may be cracking down on, but that was an extremely frustrating period.
I need a monthly statement for expensing, so I contacted them and asked for an automated statement to be sent to my e-​mail. It has never arrived, and I have had to ask for each one manually each month. I usually have to ask several times, because they take a while to get back to me.
These are all little things, but they’ve added up enough to tip me toward annoyed. I purchased some equipment to install in my garage, and I’m likely to cancel my membership within the calendar year. I definitely don’t want to deal with the New Year’s Resolution rush in a gym where I can barely find a locker in summer. A home gym pays for itself quickly when you consider the Crunch dues and add in an annoyance factor.

I have been personal training at Crunch for almost 6 months now. This review is for my current personal trainer, Marty, who is top notch. If you sign up for personal training, request him (I, unfortunately, had a bad experience with one trainer at this location in particular, but other than this one individual, everyone else has been good).
But Marty, he is better than just good. He is the best trainer I have had (and I’ve trained at many other gyms and private gyms). He is positive, encouraging, respectful, professional, and just a good person. He pushes me, but knows my limits. He is also incredibly smart and knows his stuff. Additionally, he is NOT pushy about sales (which is a big sticking point for me with many gyms/​personal trainers). Again, he’s just an all around good person and SMART trainer.
I’m so glad I met Marty, because I was about to give up on Crunch. His professionalism is outstanding and if you are reading this and considering signing up for personal training, I urge you to do so with Marty.

I never leave anything on Unilocal,but for this I feel like I have to. Worst gym I’ve ever been to, but it’s the only one near my work so I have to go there. The locker rooms are a dump. All the lockers are rented out so the few that are left in the corners are fought over. You then have to change next to others that are way into your comfort zone. They must not have limits on how many people can sign up for this gym as it’s ALWAYS packed. Avoid at all cost if you can.

For their group exercise classes, I would give that a five star rating! They do offer a lot of classes everyday. Average group exercise is 45min, and a lot of them are very high impacted, and you will definitely burn a lot of calories!
But their personal training sales definitely deserves a one star!
At the moment I signed up for this gym, they started to up-​sell personal training session, but I did not buy any training sessions. Then I continuously receive email from some trainer says they can offer me a free training session. So I came in to try their training session. BUT when I came in, they actually did not offer any training. Instead, they start to sell you the personal training programs. And charge for $ 130/​session. And I told them it was a big decision to make, then the trainer started to become mean to me! He said I just want you to sign the commission by today. Omg, how rude! And I said I am unable to sign any commission, that trainer said you will never lose weight… WHAT?
And my friend also told me that she saw a lot of trainers just let their client do whatever they want during training session on weekends without teaching them anything, that is also awful!
If you are motivated, I would recommend their classes. Just not to waste money to sign up their training package

This is one of my favorite crunch gyms since it’s so accessible via muni. I’ve been coming consistently for a little less than a year but i really love a couple of the classes and instructors.
Tuesdays/​Thursdays morning 7am:
Chris R who was the instructor for Killer X has since left, but he was amazing and really pushed my limits. I commend him for helping me build a solid foundation. When I first started classes with him I was barely able to run around the block without getting winded nor were my arms strong enough for pushups. But he basically changed my life. They say all good things come to an end and that it did, he took his talent elsewhere, none other than Barry’s bootcamp. We had subs in between one whom I adore!
Denise — I wish she taught more morning classes, but she did sub for a short while after Chris left. The intensity of her classes was on par with Chris and not going to lie, but I like that she yelled and pushed us to do better. She was flexible and tailored the class around participants. My favorite part of the class undeniably was all those handstands against the wall. It was different and fun. One of these days I’ll make it to her 12pm class on Sunday…
Chelsea — honestly, I did not like her teaching style in the beginning — and because I guess It was hard to adjust to change. Her classes has since ramped up and she is so motivating and encouraging and I feel that sets her apart. She even does most of the drills with us. Her class gets crowded so it’s best advised to get to class 5 – 10 minutes early to secure a spot. And today’s class ⁶⁄₂₃ — was my favorite. 15 minutes in and I was struggling! She changes up each class so it doesn’t get boring.
Saturdays 930am
Troy — he is inspirational. 20 minutes in and I am dripping in sweat. His class is very different than most others and I highly recommend it. It’s hard to keep up but the sense of accomplishment after completing the class is second to no other.

This location is actually my favorite even though I literally work right next to the Yerba Buena crunch. They offer a much wider variety of classes and it’s never packed. The layout of this gym is so unconventional, but they make it work. I love that there are three separate group fitness studios!
Some of my favorite classes include: HIIT the Road with Nikki, The Ride with Mike G. and Absolution with Mike G.
My only complaint is about the towels being up by the front desk. I don’t understand why it wouldn’t make more sense to have them in the locker rooms.
Even though I have to walk an extra few blocks to get to this gym, I think it’s well worth it!

If you are looking to get hurt, look no further than the weight area. There is so little space there and so many people crammed into the area that it’s just a matter of time before somebody drops something on you.
They let far too many people become members and so there is a constant wait for every other machine. If you leave a machine for a second, somebody will come in and grab it. The free weights are especially difficult to get if you’re interested. Also the Dumbbells are super cheap and cut up your hands.
Don’t bother coming in after 4:00 because it is a madhouse. Also it can get crazy hot inside from all the people and lack of proper air circulation.
Even the walkways are used for cardio and weights so you’ve got to be on your guard at all times. You can usually get your cardio machine of choice though.

This review is for Judy Gomes, a personal trainer at Crunch New Montgomery. I saw Judy in preparation for my wedding. We worked together for over six months and SHE IS AMAZING. I wanted something that was going to challenge my body and still be engaging and interesting and she delivered. She mixed up our workouts when we were training together, teaching me a lot of new techniques, working my heart and my muscles which resulted in a significant amount of muscle growth and fat loss. But more importantly for me, as I often have trouble staying motivated when I work out on my own, she wrote me a detailed workout plan for the entire week that was always varied, helped me build my skills and kept me going. On top of that, she was a great resource for food and diet motivation — and kept me honest. She was flexible and accessible.
Now that I’m married, my goals have changed and I am still going to see Judy. Even with injuries she has been able to create hard workouts that help me maintain strength and fitness while address my physical limitations. I couldn’t be happier!
As for Crunch, the staff is very friendly, the gym clean and the equipment in good shape for the price. Sure it gets crowded after work sometime, but as long as you are patient and give yourself some extra time you can make it work. Plus it’s close to the office — and that means I actually make it to the gym :)

Firstly, this gym is a lot bigger than it looks on the outside. the top floor has a cycling and yoga studio (I believe, since I haven’t had a chance to check out the upstairs section yet), and cardio machines, like treadmills. The main floor has a bunch of other cardio machines, TRX training classes, weights, etc. I think this is also where most of the personal training takes place, so don’t see surprised if you see Crunch staff everywhere. Bottom level has another group fitness classroom and lockers — which, unfortunately or fortunately, right now is under renovations (the class studio is still in use though). All the floor look clean and well-​kept.
The front desk staff are friendly and helpful every time I come. I came in here a few times to try out the classes using ClassPass, and I had to sign a waiver every time which was annoying, but not a deal breaker or anything.
I’ve been here for a few classes. The antigravity yoga class is basically yoga in a silk hammock that’s U-​shaped, hanging from the ceiling, The silk helps to provide new ways to do poses you probably already know (e.g., chair pose) or new poses you don’t usually do in yoga (back flips anyone?). In the POUND class, everyone uses weighted plastic drumsticks in a cardio music-​based class. The instructor was really energetic and encouraging, but I sometimes (not always) found the class hard to follow since it was fast-​paced. It must’ve been a good workout though since I’m still sore days later). I have other classes coming up tonight and next week, so I’m excited to try more.
This looks like a great gym and I love the group fitness classes here — extra bonus that all Crunch gyms are now a part of ClassPass too! I am not sure what it’s like to just work out here though (this option is also offered on ClassPass FYI), since I generally just use my apartment gym, but it looks like it would be a good place since it’s a large space with lots of equipment. I think what’s holding me back from doing that though is that it gets reeeally busy here sometimes since it’s in a location near a bunch of workplaces.

The Crunch at New Mont has an interesting layout. The building used to be a bank or office of some sort. There are two levels with free weights, machines, and stretching area at the lower level. The top level is mostly cardio machines. They have a TRX and boxing area too. Everything is pretty crammed, but they do make a good effort of spacing and layout their machines, weights, and equipment in a way that makes sense. I have definitely are more cluttered and messy gym layouts. Props to New Mont for doing a good job optimizing their space.
The bathrooms and changing rooms are clean, have most of the amenities you need (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, mouthwash, even Q-​tips!). Lockers are a decent size. Don’t forget to bring your own lock.
Towel service! Yes, this is a deal breaker for me and thank goodness they offer clean towels.
The trainers, group fitness instructors, and front desk staff here are friendly and helpful.
Crunch offers one of the best group fitness programs. You’ll often see long lines for most of their classes, so reserve your spot online and get in line early. The personal training program is pricey but this is about your health and well-​being, so it’s priceless. I highly recommend hiring professional help if you are serous about getting in shape and healthy.
It does get pretty crowded during lunch and after work hours on the week days, but that’s a general given. This place is empty during a weekends. There are limited machines, so there’s usually a wait for those. Weights are sometimes scattered all over the gym — common gym courtesy is re-​racking your weights. Don’t be a brat!
Regardless, this New Mont Crunch location is a great place to workout and they have amazing group fitness classes.