★ 4

Old school weight sets and a focus on strength and body building

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UPDATE: They added a water station and fixed some equipment, ty. Still wish the hours lasted a little longer, midnight or so.

The Good: All kinds of Fitness equipment. No nonsense gym. Month to month. Quiet and peaceful.

The bad: Wish it closed at midnight or was 24/7, a lot of equipments don't work or have loose bolts, water station is MIA for a while now and water tastes meh, not enough cleaning equipment.

Wishlist: Extend operating hours. Repair/replace equipment promptly. Cautious 4 star for now

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★ 4

Pretty good gym, could have extra squat rack !

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★ 4

Five power racks. One assisted Nordic machine.

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★ 5

Nice gym, lots of equipment, folks seem nice. It was a nice drop in for a few days while in Santa Clara and would happily go again, I love a good barbell gym.

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It’s a great people train in De GYM

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Solid gym but customer service is an issue.

I’ve been to this gym on and off for the last few years, even when it was under the old name and management. Overall like the gym and the only reason I change is based on personal circumstance and convenience.

Last Sunday I decided to come back in for a day pass with a friend. I wanted see if we could find a time and rhythm so we could workout together regularly. We had a great workout session and after getting home I realized it would be better to try for a month.

So I got the number from the American barbell website and called in to see if I could buy a month pass, but get credit for the day pass so I don’t overpay.

The person that answered let me know he’s not authorized to help but I could call the club manager (Chris) Monday morning to see if he could help.

So I called back Monday just after 8am. The person who answered said Chris was coming in late and asked how he could help. I told him the situation and he said that it’s possible and I just had to come in (same day) to sign the agreement. I told him I wasn’t planning to come until later that week and was worried that the person I talk to would not be able to help and wouldnt have the context of our conversation.

He reassured me I would be helped and said I needed to come in the same day. I asked if I could get to Chris later today and he said that I would need to come in to sign the agreement and emphasized I needed to come in Monday. So he offered to make a note in my profile and noted the time I would come in (530).

I ended up needing to swing by earlier (4pm) since I had to grab some antibiotics for my son from the pharmacy. When I arrived I was greeted by the Assitant manager. She took the time to understand the history and situation and called headquarters to try and connect the dots. In the end she let me know that she was sorry but she couldn’t help. And that the day pass was gone. I asked if there was anyone else I could talk to, and she offered her manager who I left a voicemail for as I left.

So in the end, while I’m super disappointed by the policy of not crediting the day pass (seems silly at best), I’m most disillusioned by the runaround I got and the lack of consistency, esp in that it caused me going to the gym and burning 40min for no reason.

I hope I’ll get a call back and get some clarity on what happened.

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★ 4

Price point, it's somewhere in the middle. Personally, I pay $42.99 as of February 2025.

Facilities are somewhat old. The bathroom, locker room, and equipment need an upgrade.

Comparatively, gyms that go for somewhat the same price have a sauna, pool, and recreation rooms, which this gym doesn't.

All in all, I still think it's a good gym with a variety of equipment and a more mature, serious crowd than places like Crunch and 24-hour Fitness.

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★ 5

5 stars for specialty equipment and unique machines. Endless benches, squat racks, and deadlift platforms.

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★ 5

Love the old school weights and some of the new set ups , this gym has everything you need and more, sadly a lot of people go there just to hang out with their buddy’s , not working out just gossiping and sitting on the machines scrolling , or taking pictures in front of a mirror , acting like they’ve working out , makes it hard for people that are sereous to get a good workout other then that this place is a ten stars

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★ 3

Meow meow

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★ 5

Very motivating work out environment. Almost no wait time even in rush hours

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★ 2

Gym had gone downhill. No maintaining of broken equipment, bathroom always out of soap and paper towels. Tons of cardio machines don’t even function properly

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Multiple machines and benches have been broken for weeks. Asked the front desk and they have no plans of fixing.

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★ 5

Complete equipment but the gym has NO A/C

Even in summer the staff refused to
Open doors for more ventilation or even get a FAN to get the air around

Management needs to do better. A/C’s been out for a long time

Update: management pulled through

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★ 1

Broken A/C and noxious tasting water. Avoid the place

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Its an oven in summer. There is no air circulation nor air conditioning.
Wonder how this place is legal

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There are joggers that still broken after many months, no AC. Seems like a club going through some issues with maintenance and regular repairs.

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★ 5

10/10 would go again

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ABC has been a great location to have in Santa Clara and the gym equipment is mostly functional. Recently as of the beginning of 2024, some of the maintenance seems to be lacking, the bathrooms tend to be dirty with no paper supplies, and the water drinkers seem to be “broken”.

I would highly suggest having 2 water drinkers of the same modern kind.

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★ 5

Exceptional gym facility.

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★ 5

This is the bodybuilding gym I have been looking for! You will never need to wait for any equipment since they are so well stocked. Machines are well maintained and the price for membership is a steal. Definitely recommend for anyone who is looking for an affordable and well stocked gym!

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★ 5

Once upon a time this was a Golds. It hasn't lost its flavor.

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★ 5

At the first glance this gym seemed to be bad for me because it does not look like a new gym. After some days working out there I figured that it was an amazing gym with many equipments that I haven’t seen before and a great quantity for each. All of them are working well. Also, the gym is not crowded at all.

The only thing that can be improved are the gym mats, but I’ll still leave a 5 star.

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★ 5

Your standard bodybuilding gym with all the necessary machines and then some. Biggest difference is that all of the staff are very nice!!

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★ 5

This place looks super neat. Does anyone know how to find a personal trainer here to work out with? I asked the employee here but they told me that they do have trainers here but they won’t provide their contact information.

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This place is always filthy. Doesn't look like it has been cleaned in years. Canceled my membership.

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★ 5

Great gym will a lot of equipment. One of my favorite gyms I’ve been too so far.

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★ 3

It’s good except doesn’t have AC. Very hot during summers.

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Was A Great Gym, Now Filled With Machine Hoggers who lift their phone more then the weights in front them with no consideration of others, Busy Days people hog squat racks to do shoulder over head press SMH with 5lbs each side.....

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★ 5

Lots of equipment. Will be signing up in the coming weeks when my 24 hr membership expires.

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★ 5

Had a good experience lifting here for a few days on work travel. The person at the front desk gave me a free pass for 2 days which was very convenient. Lots of good equipment; definitely geared more towards power lifters, but I didn't feel out of place there.

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Love the type of equipment here!!

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★ 5

Muy. bonito

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★ 5

If you’re serious about lifting it’s the best gym in South Bay bar none.

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One of their worst locations. They have a lot of equipment but some of their staff really needs to be retrained because clearly they have no idea how to maintain a clean gym.
Especially the black guy who works here. I don't know what his issue is with certain races, but to only pick on some people (asians) for things that should be HIS JOB, is unacceptable. I cleaned and wiped down my equipment after finishing my sets and he pulled me aside and told me he could have me kicked out if I didn't wipe down my equipment after every workout. I noticed a theme with the other people he pulled aside as well.
Any ways, I have been going to their campbell location and it is great. Less equipment but a much safer place. Shame, since I really liked these gyms.

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★ 5

Top notch gym and staff. Incredible atmosphere, people, and the highlight for me - gym etiquette exists here!!

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Cleanliness is a issue

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Clean, well maintained and equipped, definitely a facility made for the moderate to serious athlete. Tough if you’re vertically challenged. Keep in mind a 5 is bevs and Gold’s lol.

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★ 5

The employees were very welcoming and helpful during my initial trial period. The location is close to home and I can appreciate how other customers have been friendly, and supportive with assisting me during my workout sessions when needed, and visa verse. Honestly, for the sake of looking for basics in regards to equipment, cleanliness, and access, this location is just right, and I always look forward to coming out either by myself or with my friend who’s a fellow servicemember in the Army.

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★ 4

Love this place been coming here for years.

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I really wanted to give them five star. It has been a great summer. Very motivating work out environment, gym bros are very warm hearted. Place is nice and clean and has all the equipment I wanted. However, on August 17th there was a new woman staff. The rudest I ever seen. When it is their time to close, she just kill all the lights, I was doing my last set on benching. The sudden darkness made me had no idea where to re-rack the bar. It is not only rude but also very dangerous. People complained about it, she did not seem to care. In addition, after three days of spectating, she is extremely racist! She would ask the Asians to re-rack the weight only because they are the last one on that area( they did not even use the machine) yeah, she clearly sees who was using it, and ask Asians to do the weights re-rack. My girlfriend who is also Asian wants to check out a protein shakes on 10:55pm, and I see she purposely shut off the register and claim she will not sell anything since it is past the work hour and register had been shut off. It was really really really good to work out there the whole summer. It was one of my best memories here in California during my summer internship. I would miss this place when I go back to college. However, this woman makes me feel
sick. Five stars or even 10 stars for the whole experience, zero for that new woman staff.

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★ 5

My 2nd home been here since 2012 and back in the golds gym day I love it here!

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★ 4

Please get a better playlist for the music being played! It’s terrible! If there was better music to workout to, the atmosphere of the gym would be 100x better. I’ll make the playlist!

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★ 5

Great atmosphere for working out, friendly staff and members.

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★ 5

Very well equipped gym with ample workout space. Rarely have to wait for your turn to use dumbbells and machines.

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★ 5

Lots of good equipment

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★ 4

Boa academia!

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★ 5

I've been going to Jerry McCall's gyms for 11 years now. It's always been a great experience. Low price & high value. Far greater selection of heavy weights than what is available at 24 hour fitness at a much lower price.
Joining the Texodous to escape Communism in a few weeks. Gonna miss my favorite gym.

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★ 5

The metal plates took a little getting used to. Other than that the gym has a huge range of machines and free-weights and isn't missing anything I need.

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★ 5

It was the first time going to the gym and surprisingly really clean and really friendly staff

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★ 5

Not the cleanest or organized gym, and the music is god dang awful, but for the price and proximity it definitely fits my needs!

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★ 5

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★ 5

Fantastic, always clean. Friendly employees.

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★ 5

Flexible timings post covid, got variety of equipment for all muscle groups. Friendly staff and great customer service.

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★ 5

I like it because it has multiple of weights sets and racks. Everyone is polite as well.

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★ 5

Great gym, has all the equipment you will ever want.

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★ 5

Dedicated staff, pleasant members, 5 squat racks and a lot of equipment.

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Great gym, through cleaning, Covid protocol, should have never closed.

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★ 5

Un gran lugar para ir a entrenar muy equipado ambiente agradable

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★ 5

Best real gym in the Bay area.

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Great and easy place to get in a great powerlifting workout.

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★ 5

Come in the morning and there is plenty of racks and barbell space open. Staff is awesome and regulars friendly.

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★ 5

Best gym in town hands down. There si a ton of squat / dead lift racks and the way they are set up one can easily do squat and another deads so people often share. Thats the other thing the members most of the time are really good with each other about it.

I only quit going because my job moved to fremont but thinking of re-applying because 24 hr fitness is the WORST

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Don't even consider joining this place. Worst clientele ! Of course, there are many decent members, but the overall experience is dominated by self-centered, inconsiderate slackers "reserving" equipment for themselves while they go talk on the phone during peak periods, people sitting on equipment paging endlessly through facebook, and others striving for the most inconceivable ways to top the scale for bad gym etiquette.

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The coaches are super knowledgeable and personable. The atmosphere is incredibly inviting.

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★ 5

+ Simple weight lifting gym
+ Nice Staff
+ Nice people who attend the gym
+ Fun group classes offered

- The bathrooms are clean, but could be monitored a little more
- Wish there were 1 or 2 more squat racks

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★ 5

Great gym. Some of the equipment is old but work with no problem; Plenty of machines, barbell lifting areas, free weights, and treadmills. If you're serious about getting into shape and getting fit, would definitely recommend trying out this gym

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★ 5

All u need for ur workout.

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★ 5

A straightforward choice for weight training in the area. Spacious parking and wide and readily available selection of free weights were the main factors in my rating. You'll almost never find yourself looking around for the right weight.

A couple minor details: there aren't many safety clamps for the free weights, which made me feel a little less confident when lifting larger weights. Also, the deadlift plates are in KG. As someone who likes following a precise workout regime, this threw me off a bit. There are nice conversion charts on the wall, though.

If you can get by with these issues, then it's the perfect place!

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★ 5

Great gym.

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★ 5

Favorite gym to work out at

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★ 5

This gym is formerly Gold's Gym, where I have worked out since 1986. There are more free weights and exotic exercise equipment than earlier times. It is a spacious facility with men's and ladies' rooms, lockers, showers etc. The staff is very friendly, as I always get to know everyone's names. The gym has food items, protein, drinks; and clothing for sale.
The members are ethnically diverse, both men and women. My biggest gripe is people are staring at their phones too much, which detracts from making friends. Nobody wants to work out in a vacuum. It's a clean gym, and prices are decent. I should tell you this is NOT a health spa, so don't expect massages, steam room, and a sauna. Plenty of parking.

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★ 5

One of the best gyms I’ve been to !! Clean,friendly and signs that says “ Rerack your weights “ huge open gym !! Has everything you need !!

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★ 5

Been a member for years (the former Gold's Gym) . Lots of workout equipment for both serious bodybuilders and newbies. Has everything except a sauna, which is usually found in more expensive health clubs.
Staff is fine, equipment is cleaned and dusted everyday. Some people complain about the music, but many of the people wear headphones while they work out, not to mention trolls staring at their phones. The music (mostly rock of sorts) is for background, not "easy listening".

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★ 5

Nice gym

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★ 5

This place is awesome, friendly staff, good machines, weights, and cardio. Dope

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The staff is courteous the facility is clean and the atmosphere is comfortable.My son and I are very pleased to have joined.

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Everyone here is on gear though

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★ 5

Really clean n good gym

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It's a pretty clean and nice gym. I find all the equipment I need, also staff is very friendly.

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★ 5

If you liked Gold's Gym, American Barbell is Gold's Gym. Only the name has changed.

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★ 5

Great club, even tho they switched from golds gym.

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★ 4

Actually saw a good turnout at 5am here. Must be decent inside

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★ 5

They offer day passes you can buy in advance. Works well for people who travel a lot.

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The weights are heavy. 👍🏼

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Good solid gym that pretty much has it all. Everything you could need for intense to moderate training. There are plenty of machines so waiting isn't usually a problem. Good clean changing rooms.

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I was mostly happy with them. The racks get crowded and clips are a little hard to find but nothing too cumbersome. My major grievance with them came this month. I had a wrist injury and I have not been going to the gym for a month. My doctor said that it would take one or two more months to heal so I wanted to cancel my membership. Lo and behold my surprise when they want to charge me for the next month because there is a '30 day processing time' for cancelations. I was going to rejoin after my wrist injury healed. But clearly they would rather lose a long term member instead of letting go of a one month fee.

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★ 4

Love gold's gym. Well equipped and great equipment and vibes. Gets crowded later in the day so I try to go early in the morning.

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★ 5

Everything you need is at this one gym. But it is now American Barbell Club and not Golds Gym

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★ 4

A small place that makes you feel like it's your own, but forget about busy hours.
Overall, the place is clean, the staff working there right now is very nice. You just have to choose what time of the day you want to go training if you're really serious about it, 'cos sometimes, it's frustrating having to deal with noobs right in the middle of an intense workout...

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Pretty solid gym. Often waits for squat racks from 5 - 830 but that's typical of any gym these days. Needs TVs in the weight area so I can get pumped and watch hockey/football at the same time.

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★ 5

I love it

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★ 5

Lots of different workout equipment. Great place to workout,

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A lot of machines and very cheap, the changing room is not very clean though.

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★ 5

Amazing gym. Best place to get strong.

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★ 5

WHERE MY FIT FAMMM AT

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Great equipment and a great environment, the music is terrible however. The music is either not suitable for a workout, or you can't even hear it at times.

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Great equipment, not very clean though.

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Decent weight equipment. Very good cardiovascular equipment. They do have plenty of power racks but they fill up fast. I try to go as soon as it opens but by 6 am it's really busy. Light crowd on the weekend. Overall it's my favorite area gold's gym when I am traveling. Ps. They sell week passes if you used up your travel pass.

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Got everything I need

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★ 5

Well worth traveling 20 minutes to get there. Variety of well-maintained equipment, excellent hours, and almost never over-packed

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On their website, it is mentioned that I can get a 7-day VIP pass. When I went there with a print out, the guy behind the counter (a pathetically rude ass) told me that they don't offer 7 days any more. It's only for 3 days. So I said OK. They asked me for an ID. I am a student in Canada so I told him that. He said "Sorry, this pass is for residents only". Seriously? What if I am visiting for 3 months and want to join? Are you telling me that I cannot get gym membership if I am not residing in the US? How does that even make sense? I cannot believe the guy behind the counter treated me as if I was some weirdo who wanted a free pass! I simply wanted to try out the gym! Rude staff. Unclear rules on their stupid website. Never going there again. EVER.

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★ 5

worlds no 1 gym my fav

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Good place for workout in Santa Clara

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★ 5

Great gym with excellent equipment! Certainly not the nicest or newest facility but top quality machines and plenty of free weights.

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★ 5

This is my home gym. Main thing I love about this one is that it has 5x squat & deadlift racks and sometimes I still have to go to the half racks and clean the weight to do squats. Big nice open areas. Sometimes it gets super busy, but then people filter out and it's back to the regulars.

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It is a big club with many equipment and some better cardio machines that I haven't found in other clubs.
Crowd: During weekdays, engineers from nearby high-tech businesses and some scary looking athletic but decent people work out here that mind their own business. But on weekends, the teens and 20-somethings take over that want to make the most of their investment and are not willing to share the machines they are working on.
Hygiene: Overall is well maintained and men's locker room area is acceptable
Conclusion: You get what you pay for. It is a good club to use on weekdays only. I will go back to Club One though.

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★ 5

Has everything a power lifter needs.

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clean and well maintained

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I'm a travelling Gold's member and this location works for me. It isn't one of the newest facilities, but it's fairly well maintained.

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My work work out

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