24 Hour Fitness

I’ll deal! Lady at the front is always smiley when I check in and out; a positive sign when you’re there to put up and shut up in a room full of focused gym. goers (?)
This 24 «Sport» is the more spacious/​cleanly gym vs the Willow Glen location. I like how everything is sectioned off into: free wts/​machines/​cardio, with the check-​in desk front center of it all. No muss, no fuss here. The only machines I wait for during a typical morning are the curls and pec-​flys they just recently pushed towards one of the mirrors; other than that, there are a variety of machines to hit your target areas for circuit training.
I have my own «sweet spot» when I do my time on the treadmill and it’s always open when I’m there so I’m happy. Numerous elliptical machines at the cardio front as well. While the other 24s «will do», I tend to call this gym home base because it’s the most accessible. Fits my routine preferences well and gives me room to play. It doesn’t suck that everyone has a decent attitude here too. I’ll be here for the next 2 years. SYO24.

I signed up for member ship at this location and spent $ 1500.00 for me and my son with the understanding that after 3 years it would be a lifetime membership of only $ 49.00 a year. Then they started charging extra because this location turned into a sports club. Years later they are raising it to $ 99.00 for me and my son $ 119.00. What happen to $ 49.00 a year. They are saying in the fine print on the contract in the very small letters, it says they can raise the membership. I don’t think they understand what LIFETIME means.

This is my go-​to gym because it is closest to my home.
The pros:
They have a lot of machines, lots of room to work out.
They have a nice room for their classes.
They have a nice shop with a good selection, currently looks like it’s going thru re-​inventory but normally it’s very good.
The cons:
The staff is hit or miss as far as friendliness and helpfulness. Some of them are super nice and greet and say goodbye as you come or go… Others don’t say a word. Some answer my questions with a ton of helpful information, others give me a couple of words as a response and walk away. So on that I wish it was more consistent.
The bathrooms and locker rooms could use an update. Or at least a little more attention. The floors are wet a lot and I know it’s from the women that come in from the pool but it needs to be cleaned up. And the hair also.
And finally, the equipment needs more attention. Repairs and details that need to be done.
I have never had any «real» issues tho with this club.
I will continue to come here. I find it really easy to work out here and my daughter who also has a membership just loves their pool.

Perhaps I’ve been spoiled rotten by the new Super Sport at Eastridge, but this gym was no bueno.
I came in on a Saturday afternoon, and although there weren’t a lot of people present, this gym is fairly smaller and less equipped than the other 24’s I’ve been too. A lot of the equipment is also a lot older.
I was using the trap machines, and all you heard was «Squeakkkkkkkkk squeaaakkkk squeaaakkkkk»
Needless to say, I don’t think I’d ever venture too far from home again.

I specifically asked Adam over the phone if I could work out at this location even though I lived in Sunnyvale, he said yes. I went in, him and Juan I guess are not on the same page therefore I was unable to work out. Extremely disappointing when I drove out of my way to come to this location. Called the next day to speak with Robert, the manager & he could have cared less about the situation. Guess I’ll be taking my business down the street to Golds gym.

Been going here for 2 years. Didn’t know my membership expired. How rude was the receptionist to rolled her eyes at me and tell me I can not use the gym for the day, after I asked her for a 1 day pass. Really? My other friends member expired here n there. They even give him a week pass. 24 hours fitness should give her an employee of the month award.
Giving a 2 star because the manager was polite and knew how to handle the situation. Good job Carlos.

It’s ok, I love coming here just because the crowd it’s a little older, so everyone minds their own business, not a lets meet scene which is perfect because there aren’t any people taking up machines to just talk… Staff is ok, I still haven’t ventured over to the weights section, 24 hr gym guys are snobs who hog the weights. I see a lot of regular for the classes given here, and they look like they have fun while they build up a sweat.

This is my new gym. ever since i moved to San Jose this is my GO TO gym bc its so close to home. This location has a wide mini store like they actually have zip ups and such not just protein powder or accessories.
but anyways, I’ve been a member of 24 since 2005 and i’ve seen 24 evolve with people. I gotta say though that this one definitely need that upgrade. I think that they should re locate the dance room and isolate it.
The machines are always very grimy. I know that its courtesy to clean up after ourselves but lets face it, not everyone is courteous to do that, thats why we always have a back up. and i’m sure that the desk people aren’t always occupied. It wouldn’t hurt to grab a piece of towel and start wiping some equipment in its minimal effort possible. even just the handles! Just saying! it wouldn’t hurt. I’ve seen some employees do that in other 24 and its always nice to see and contribute extra hand. Although i gotta say, their mirrors are flawless. always keep and finger print of sweat marks free.
I’m not gonna spend a lot of time talking about the locker room bc, ALL locker rooms tend to be kinda dirty. well, the showers at least but just like the waitresses at a restaurant, it wont hurt to ever check for a lobby check and wipe what needs to be wiped down and what needs to be replaced. same with any other places. because a clean place makes a happy person everyday and it keeps them coming back

«Meh. I’ve experienced better.» is a great description of this location. Smallish. The group exercise room is always hot (c’mon, please add some fans!). No special amenities here. Parking usually isn’t too difficult.

There’s no hot water. Normally, a cold shower wouldn’t be too bad after a workout but it’s NorCal and freezing up here. Why am I even taking a shower at 24? Sometimes it’s nice to sneak in a run after court, shower and head back to work — also to put use to the $ 1000 lifetime membership I paid for years ago. It’s fraudulent how the corporation is creating only new supersports, not grandfathering in lifetime members and letting this old facilities rot and eventually die off.
Class action.

I’ve been a member of 24 Hour Fitness for what seems forever. I remember when this location first opened up and how it was considered state of the art for the time. Now it seems like a standard gym that does just enough to get new business in, but does not do quite enough to make current gym members happy.
For example, you can never find enough lock collars (to prevent the free weights from falling off the bar). I have only seen 4 in the entire gym, and you need 2 per bar. At any given time you need at least 12 collars to address all the Bench Press areas, Squat Rack and Deadlifters that need them. I looked up the price online and they only run about $ 8 a pair. C’mon 24 Hour Fitness, you can’t spring for the extra collars to prevent a really bad accident?
Speaking of the squat rack, there is only two in the entire gym, which to me is crazy. You need at least 4 to keep up with the demand. And certain members have this sense of entitlement that they «own» the rack, and won’t let you work in, or at least give you a hard time if you chose to ask to do so. That really blows my mind.
Typical conversation:
” How many sets you have left?“
Answer:“About 12, and that includes the warmup, oh and my buddy is working in too…“
Reply” «Seriously? GTFO…»
On the other hand, I have also met some really nice people there, and personally, I really respect anybody that steps through the door to get a workout in despite everybody’s busy schedule. Yeah, you get a few muscleheads here and there, and the occasional fully made-​up, silicone-​enhanced cougar on the prowl, but for the most part you can get a decent workout in without too many distractions.
However, If you are really serious about working out for weight training or want a complete hard core workout, consider the UFC gym, Golds, or any powerlifting gym in the area.

BULF: Has the basics with friendly staff but needs to improve hygiene. By a lot.
I’ve been a member here for a few years now. For active duty military, I highly recommend using their military program which allows you to freeze your account which is useful since I only go here when I am home on leave.
This location has the basic equipment. Four sets of cable machines, two bench press racks, two incline bench racks, a squat rack, ect. However, if it wasn’t for the military account, I would much rather go to a powerlifting gym or such in the area.
Any how, the staff is friendly. I have not yet met unfriendly service but they need to start cleaning more vigilantly.
In the past years, I have gotten ringworm twice. Twice more than I should ever gotten granted I’m not rolling around on wrestling mats anymore. The rubber padded plates and dumbbells occasionally reek from the lack of cleaning and the locker room/​showers is something I would never actually use other than to store my bag.
The floor has dirt streaks and trash in the corners. Only two of the urinals work and the sink area always has water sitting around. How some people even go bare foot here blows my mind. My feet itch just thinking about how fast they’re going to get athlete’s foot.
Ultimately, a small gym to fit your need for cardio, lifting or stretching but not my number one go to for sure.

I tend to only come to this one either Saturday or Sunday. I come in the morning when its not too crowded. I would continue to go til this is proven otherwise.
The Staff: I’ve only dealt with them at check in but there’s nothing to complain about. The place is kept clean, and everything in order. They are doign A-​ok by my book.
The Gym: The facility itself is pretty big. They have a pool, a basketball court, large locker rooms, a room for group classes and plenty of cardio, resistance, and free weights. The one thing they lack are one more squat rack since people are actually working legs now. A bench or two would be good too since everyone and their mothers train chest 7 days a week.
The members: for the most part it seems that all goers put their weights away. Every once in a while you will find an ego lifter here but I’ve learned that it’s best to disregard them.