Lions Den Chico

Chico, 1026 Skyway, Chico, CA 95928 | ★ 4.6 (144 Review)

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Are you ready to unleash your inner beast and achieve your fitness goals? Look no further than Lions Den, the ultimate gym experience that will elevate your workouts to new heights. Step onto our full-sized indoor basketball court and perfect your game, or relax and detoxify in our luxurious dry sauna and rejuvenating red light sauna. Take the plunge into our invigorating cold plunge and revitalize your body. Recharge at our oxygen bar and fuel up with the convenience of Nutrishop located right inside the gym. Our team of dedicated personal trainers will guide and inspire you to reach your fitness aspirations. From pro bodybuilding equipment to dynamic yoga and mobility classes, we have what you need to succeed.

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Asher Letlow

★ 5

Love this place, been here a little over a year. Staff is always inviting.

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Baron Grisenti

★ 5

An absolutely top notch gym! The owners are awesome! Constantly working on upgrading their gym and offering things that help you obtain better health!

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Ari Soto

★ 5

I love Lions Den ! Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. The HITT class is awesome and fun ! Trainer Ashley is the best 😊

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Macey Gallaty

★ 5

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Ben Wheeler

★ 5

Great people!

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Joseph Merlo

★ 5

Best gym in Chico - Please add normal T-Bar row :)

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Elijah Hastain

★ 5

Gym in the world would recommend to others!!👍🏿

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ilochin

★ 5

Best gym in Chico

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Aaron Davis

★ 5

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Aidan Vranich Vlogs

★ 5

Best gym Ive got a membership with so far. Love it. Workers are amazing as well. Highly encourage you to sign up here

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Kessler Day

★ 5

Best gym ever

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Happy Kat

★ 5

Edit: Still the best gym in chico! 💯
Fantastic environment, wonderful equipment, classes & awesome amenities! 👌 Love my 10% discount for NutriShop 💚

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Jerod Miller

★ 5

Best gym around Chico. You want the best equipment, this is the place

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Dan

★ 5

Lions Den is a gym that has everything you need to get results and that includes a atmosphere that is more hard core and not some social club. If you want to build and excel hard core is good! This is a gym that is expanding and invests in new equipment all the time. Staff and owners has been great to deal with and has a wonderful attitude.

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Sophia Rainey

★ 5

Lions Den is the only gym I actually enjoy working out in, has such great amenities, AMAZING staff and so inclusive. You feel welcome right when you walk through the door!

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Raw Vision

★ 5

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Antonio Barlow

★ 5

Lions Den is literally the best gym i’ve been to. The best thing about them is the diversity and comfortability. Been coming here got about 3-4 months now and will keep coming.🫡

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Jason Stevens

★ 5

Its awesome.

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KC Karbowski

★ 5

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Jonny Birchard

★ 5

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Zuhnqs

★ 5

Great gym very clean and great staff. Love the equipment and great experience overall.

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Nathaniel Sparks

★ 5

Been going here for a couple years. Cool staff, good environment, and always feel welcome when I walk in.

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c mart

★ 5

I’ve been training here for a few months now and it’s easily one of the best gyms. Almost like a second home to me. The equipment is always clean and well-maintained, and there’s everything you need for both strength and hypertrophy work. Everyone that works here is super cool and positive. Highly recommend for anyone that’s serious about the gym.

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Joel P

★ 5

Lion Den is easily one of the best gyms I’ve ever been to! The energy here is unmatched. everyone’s focused, supportive, and pushing to be their best. 🦁💪

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Kevin Ocana

★ 5

Best Gym in Cali 💪🏽. Great staff and atmosphere.

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Mason Cartwright

★ 5

Great atmosphere love working out at the den

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Guillermo Rodriguez

★ 5

Lions Den has always been the one and only gym in Chico that has a great Ambience and has all the equipment you need to proceed your goals. The have a great friendly staff that can answer every question you need. They have remodeled lots of rooms and brought in new machines to push your limits.

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Tony Keller

★ 5

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Rhys Cooper

★ 5

Love this gym

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Luis Nogales

★ 5

Very solid equipment for all your fitness needs and well taken care of.

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Gio Cabral

★ 5

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Joe cooley

★ 5

Genuinely the best place to achieve your goals physically and mentally. The staff are amazing and always helpful, they have an amazing posing room, excellent equipment. not to mention the new cryo freeze is a crazy deal. I could go on but I will continue to come here and keep achieving my goals. 💪💪

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pree

★ 5

Best gym in chico by far environment is great and the amenities are miles ahead of any where near especially the cryo!

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Joaquin Bertapelle

★ 5

Best gym in chico and cheap

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Zion Gray

★ 5

Lions den is such a great gym. It’s affordable and has so many things to offer! You can’t beat it!

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Jovanni Anderson

★ 5

Best gym ever

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Silas Mountsier

★ 5

Gym is sweet

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conner sawyer

★ 5

Amazing gym

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Kristina Esparza

★ 5

Clean & healthy training facility with specialty bars & tons of top quality machines for accessories!

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Ben Salberg

★ 5

Lions Den has been such an amazing place to workout, I’ve been a member at the gym for over a year now, the staff are always kind and friendly, they space is very nice and big, and the facilities are always clean and well maintained. Also have been doing cryo chamber for two weeks and it’s been great 😊 10/10, W gym

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skyler kahan

★ 5

Love this gym!! Everyone is so sweet been going here for a while now

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Ava Larson

★ 5

i love this gym! the nicest people and a very welcoming space! always new equipment and clean!

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Liam Davis

★ 4

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Jade Avila

★ 5

Lions Den is an amazing gym. The staff is always helpful and kind. They have plenty of space and all the weights that you would need.the locker rooms are great along with Cryo- machine and red light therapy. Definitely the place to work out in Chico.

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Damian Bronson

★ 5

Great staff and great equipment!!

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Caden Garrett

★ 5

Pretty good place to work out

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Evan Cunningham

★ 4

Good equipment and nice layout

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Callan Weir

★ 5

Always making upgrades to their space making it as appealing as possible! Great friendly staff!! :)

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Jack Hanson

★ 5

Great gym and staff!

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Záriel Torres

★ 5

Great place to workout, friendly staff, clean equipment. Overall great place to improve yourself!

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Miguel Aguilar

★ 5

Best gym in Chico

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Makiley Mezera

★ 5

Lovee Lions Den!!! Amazing staff and a great community!!

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Andrew Gatihi

★ 5

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Peyton Elmendorf

★ 5

I love this gym and the energy of the people that workout there. And work there. Always welcoming and looking to help.

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riley nye

★ 5

Best gym in town!

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Maximilian Leonides Ortega

★ 5

Amazing atmosphere! Always welcoming to everyone

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Housein Khudair

★ 5

Amazing gym, friendly work staff, equipment top notch, so many classes that come with the membership.

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Yarim Castillo

★ 5

Best gym in Chico hands down. I’ve tried just about every gym since moving here and nothing comes close to the Lions Den. They got top notch equipment. People show up to actually train, not stand around. The staff is always respectful and very accommodating. The entire place and equipment is solid, well kept. If you want a spot where people take their health seriously and the energy keeps you focused, Lions Den is the place 6 out of 5 stars for sure.

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Camren Harris

★ 5

“A Christian-based gym that truly feels like home. The atmosphere is welcoming and respectful, the facility is always clean, and it has everything you need to reach your goals. Highly recommend!”

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alisha lal

★ 5

This is the best gym in Chico! Shuree and Mark are the best gym owners/people that I know. They are passionate about health and fitness and offer so many resources to help people reach their fitness goals. From selling top notch supplements, to offering special recovery amenities including but not limited to cryo therapy. There is no other gym in this town that offers as much as they do. I absolutely love my gym and its community. Mark and Shuree are a blessing to the fitness community.

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Tony K

★ 4

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Reanna Winters

★ 1

So I had been going for over a yr to the den and never did I imagine this would be the result a yr later. I am a disabled veteran who wanted nothin more than to go to a gym where I could push my boundaries and limits in a safe way and never have my disabilities used against me because I spoke and continue to speak the truth. I was sexualy assaulted there and after bringing it to them they sent him a message telling him to stay away from me along with a phone call. We were pulled into a private conversation where we're I was told it had been handled and I should trust them, (later informed a new camera was added) and stop defaming his name and their character. And to let it go and I needed therapy because I was still triggered( i suffer from diagnosed PTSD). As well as told by the owner Marc that the assault probably wasn't that but was more mutal and that they have a procedure they have to follow and to juat trust them. To say the least the conversation ended not long after that. My husband also sold protein desserts through them as a third party, but because we speak the truth and won't let people silence us when there were more girls affected by the same guy. We were pushed out and lied to. I kept going to the gym despite it all until I tore my rotater cuff and my disabilities from the military were more than I could handle. I informed them of this and tried to cancel my membership the miniute it happened before my next charge was to occur, to which they barley responded nor offered to freeze it. They instead had one of their employees call and ask me to pay, i informed him of my injuries and how i had reached out to the owners wife and the owner on this fact. Told him i could provide a note and he said it was fine to email it to them. I did. They kept trying to charge me and refuse doctors notes. They respond with absolute disrespect and vile emails regarding my disabilities and accomplishments and try to use the fact that I proudly served in the United States military and my pain as a leg to stand on because well quite frankely they wouldn't know the truth if it hit them in the face. They dont care about anyone but themselves and what benefits them. They will step on anyone to get to the top. They constantly push their political and religious views on everyone and claim to be true Christians. Lip service Christians are what they are and they will destroy you to get that they want.

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Reid Jones

★ 5

Lions Den is an interesting spot. It is the biggest bang for your buck, no contest. Excellent equipment variety, great operational hours, minimal wait times, and attentive staff. Amazing offerings like a barber, meal/supplement shop, outdoor equipment, and massage chairs. It's really neat.

The drawback is that the facility is a little bit rundown (namely the showers and some areas of the flooring). To their credit, they are actively investing right back into the facility. It seems like every time I go they are fixing something, moving equipment to improve flow, or renovating. Most recently they had the parking lot re-paved.

In short: it's clear they care and they are doing well by the community that they offer services to. Really hoping for their success.

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Annie Hanna

★ 1

My boyfriend and I were loyal members here, I myself have been here a year. We enjoyed our time here. This rating is more for the customer service. I went in to cancel my membership and the woman upfront told me that I should be good not to cancel because my contract was up soon- it does it automatically! Makes sense, and it was great news because it was one last thing to worry about! I’m a college student and am moving home to save money (as I told her in a lengthy conversation). I cannot afford any more fees. Well, I’m still getting charged. I contacted the email that the woman told me to, and they’ve been nothing but unhelpful and rude. It really sucks because when I did go in, I had great work outs. This completely changed how I view this gym. I’ve never been to a gym where their cancellation policy is so confusing. I am getting different info from the workers (who have been nice to me always) in person than I am from the emailer who keeps being rude after asking understandable questions, as this is confusing. They refuse to answer my questions and ignored everything I said. Just kept saying rude, unhelpful comments. My bf & I will not be returning here, really unfortunate for all of us.

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Joe Karamatic

★ 5

My SO and I absolutely love Lions Den! From the stellar gym equipment to all the recovery tools, I don’t think you can find a better gym in Chico. The owners are constantly looking for ways to improve the gym, equipment, and experience of all those that walk through the door. Thank you for opening your doors!

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mia ulloa

★ 5

Great environment, equipment, and value for the price you pay!

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Nan Rodriguez

★ 5

Great place to train. Great Staff. Environment is perfect for a solid gym session.

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Anthony Sawyer

★ 5

This place is lit. If you need motivation to come to the gym. They have that here

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eduardo gonzalez

★ 5

I've been a member at lions den for over a year now, and he variety of classes offered is also fantastic. Whether you're into HIIT or weightlifting, there's something for everyone. Plus, the gym has a great sense of community; I've met some awesome people and made some great friends.

Overall, lions den provides an exceptional fitness experience. From the clean environment and high-quality equipment to the supportive staff and diverse classes, it's got everything you need to succeed. If you're looking for a gym that feels like a second home, I highly recommend giving lions den a try. You won't be disappointed!

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Jill Ogborn

★ 5

Lions Den is top notch! Shuree and Marc are so welcoming and helpful! And they have done so much to improve the place! Best gym in town hands down!

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Joel Russo

★ 5

The best gym in chico, the people r friendly, it's priced right and the equipment is all up to date. Hands down the best and you have nutrishop there!

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Gerardo Solorzano

★ 5

Great environment. Great staff.

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Nicolas aguilar

★ 5

Clean, friendly, very knowledgeable people and amazing

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Michael Banta

★ 5

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Donny Wood

★ 5

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Hands down the best gym I’ve ever been a part of. The energy is unmatched, the equipment is top-tier, and the vibe pushes you to go harder every single day. From the moment you walk in, you're surrounded by like-minded people all grinding toward their goals. Staff is friendly, and there’s zero judgment—just motivation. Whether you're lifting heavy, cutting fat, or just getting started, this gym has everything you need to transform your body and mindset.
Highly recommend! 💪🔥

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Christa Tomsic-Dorcelus

★ 5

The lions den is amazing I love it. It feels so positive and welcoming every time I’m there. Favorite gym in chico :)

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Daniel Mall

★ 5

Some of the best strength equipment in all of Chico located in a wonderful facility with loads of amenities and an excellent community.

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Angel T

★ 5

Love the environment, the staff, the people, the gym itself looks really nice and clean, overall great gym with great price.

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Justin Lewis

★ 5

Lions Den is my favorite gym in Chico! The owners and staff go above and beyond to treat they're members like family. With state of the art equipment, 2 pools, spa, sauna, cold plunge, and infra red sauna plus any supplements you could want. There's even a Wednesday morning Bible study (8am) making Lions Den the perfect place to get swole and make your life
whole!

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Rafael Reyes

★ 5

Best Gym in Chico Best equipment!

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Angel Lopez

★ 5

The best gym in chico. They have the best staff ever. Love all equipment and how everything is up to date!!!

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Jeremiah Evertson

★ 5

Love this place, has absolutely every machine I want!

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Ethan Vrbeta

★ 5

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Connor Kelly

★ 5

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gloria olivarez

★ 5

The gym is dope and has a good feel to it … and highly recommend

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steve morley

★ 1

WARNING ! WATCH OUT !

We had hoped that this gym was a good choice, but the toxic, bad vibe atmosphere and filthy conditions soon became apparent. The true colors of the owners, and the bad conditions are no doubt spreading throughout the Chico community. It boggles the mind they have lasted this long, and unless they get a clue and make some drastic changes, the chance of success are Slim and None…
I wonder if they have filled the one foot deep potholes in the parking lot, or will attempt to make improvements to the filthy conditions of the locker room, sauna, showers and hot tub. The hot tub plaster is yellow from ?? and the tile has black mold on it. It’s usually lukewarm and murky. The wooden sauna walls are black from dirt ?, and the old showers are filthy.
My girlfriend tripped and fell on the ripped up carpet in the gym they had tried to patch with duct tape. She went to the front desk to let them know about it, they said “you should watch where you’re walking”, she quit and joined another gym.
You can believe the negative reviews for Lions Den on the internet, they are true & spot on … the ones on Reddit are actually very funny.
The owner, Marc, wrote that he “ takes pride in being responsive to feedback in a professional manner, whether positive or critical “, but if you do politely complain, he immediately cancels your membership. He is so full of BALONEY, it’s a laugh ! He needs to take a course in anger management and another one in business ownership. I sincerely hope he gets some help and turns things around before it’s too late.
Wait for it… here he comes with the standard “bad review school “ response with words like “respect, inclusivity, positive environment, take feedback seriously, BLAH BLAH BLAH ….

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Michael Beeson

★ 5

I love this gym!!! If your into bodybuilding, CrossFit or just into improving overall fitness. This is the gym for you.
I've been working out 90% of my life & lived in Chico for 34 years and I can tell you out of all the gyms in Chico this is the best one I've been to and I've been to all of them threw out my years!!!

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Chance Hacket

★ 1

!!CAUTION!!CAUTION!!CAUTION!!
***Chico peeps read this review***

One star is for the employees, I really enjoyed the camaraderie displayed by these guys.

The absent other four stars are a direct result of an unprofessional condescending owner. As an owner and the face of a company, you should really try and practice some professionalism. Making Snide rude remarks to your customers that keep your doors open should be the last thing you would want to do.
Telling me I have to jump through hoops in order to cancel my membership or show you proof that I have moved away is insane. But you can also see in previous one star reviews you have straight up canceled people’s membership because you don’t like them. Obviously, you have the power to cancel memberships, but instead of doing what’s asked of you, you make it a huge deal. Not only is your policy system corrupt but so are you. I understand that you are a private entity and can cancel anybody’s membership whenever you want, but that is a two-way street That you refuse to look both ways on.

Google reviews don’t do a whole lot as far as changing how a company runs Obviously You couldn’t care any less about people‘s (customers) negative opinions of you. This is why I will be taking my review of you and your business to the BBB.

I expect you to have a response to this review with something along the lines of I regret that you had a bad experience here and put any kind of blame you can on me or try to say that I don’t have a membership because the reviewing name doesn’t match anything in your system (this isn’t my true name)

It’s amazing to me how many one star reviews you have all of which are having issues with the same owner! you would think at some point you would sit down and maybe stop letting her answer the phone or stop letting her interact with customers. In my opinion (that you don’t care about). you have a wonderful gym with great equipment.
Sadly, your leadership falls short.

Maybe you would have less single star reviews if she were to just stay home.

***MY RESPONSE TO YOUR RESPONSE***
No I did not try and get out of my contract early. Actually I finished it out one year to the month. you kept charging me for an additional 4 months past my years end.
Ive been trying to cancel for 4 months. 4 months you’ve been collecting that I shouldn’t have been getting charged, (this is why I call you corrupt.)
I contacted your company to cancel. Every month money came out of my account. I even pulled up my bank records to show a full years term paid.

I’m not looking for a refund because frankly loosing $160 on top of paying a full year is less of a pill to swallow than deal with your management.

You asked me to jump through the hoops of canceling early when it’s your system that couldn’t recall my start date correctly. Again I showed proof to your company that I paid in full for a year. It then took 4 month to finally shut this down.

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Kayla Van Laan

★ 5

I hired Jacob Kern as a personal trainer for the month of May and he was absolutely AMAZING!!
I’ve seen results that I haven’t been able to obtain on my own. I would continue to use him but unfortunately I’m moving out of town. The skills he teaches you are unmatched and he helps set you up for your future workout goals

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sam macneill

★ 5

I train with Jacob Kern 3 days a week and am getting the results I want. The gym atmosphere is great as well.

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Celeste Sanchez

★ 2

I joined Lion’s Den because the facilities and amenities actually seemed pretty great for the price. Unfortunately, this establishment’s downfall will be brought about by its horrendous customer service. I have never seen such unprofessionalism on so many levels from not only staff members, but also business owners. I work at a local drink shop, and have heard some awful stories from so many people regarding the way they were treated by either the owners or workers of this particular gym.

Luckily, I have not experienced anything as severe as some of these people have, but I cannot say that I was met with great service either. Most of the employees were unhelpful anytime I had a question or concern—not to mention they lack the basic interpersonal skills you would think are required to work at a front desk. Be prepared to be met with a blank stare, bad attitude, and unenlightening response if you ever decide to approach a staff member with a question. The lack of emotional intelligence makes sense though, given that I scrolled through a few of these Google reviews, and could not help but notice that every single one of the owner’s replies are so obviously AI generated. I ran 3 of them through an AI detector to confirm my suspicions, and they all came back as 100% AI written. I think this fact alone goes to show the lack of integrity and communication skills from the individuals running this place.

I won’t even dive into the uncanny atmosphere this place facilitates, because a lot of these reviews already do—but if you’re looking for a gym that fits that stereotypical “bro” vibe and has subpar customer service, then this is definitely the place for you.

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Nickopopolus

★ 5

Fantastic Gym! Do you want to be a part of something amazing? Then join Lions Den! They are constantly improving the gym with new equipment and classes! I know I sound like an Ad but I’m just stoked to be a part of this gym. Great culture, friendly owners, and a great CrossFit program.

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Israel Arteaga

★ 5

The best gym in chico. Come check them out. They have so much to offer

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w apostol

★ 5

I can’t say enough good things about my personal trainer Jacob Kern, working with him has truly been a game changer for me. From day one, he took the time to understand my goals, my limitations, and what really motivated me. I came in wanting to lose weight and build better habits, and thanks to his guidance, I’ve done exactly that!
He helped me shed the weight I needed to lose, but more importantly, he helped me shift my mindset. He holds me accountable, checks in consistently, and pushes me to go harder without ever being overwhelming. His energy is always positive and motivating!
The workouts are always different so it never gets boring. He’s super knowledgeable about both fitness and nutrition, not just physically, but mentally too. I’m more confident, more disciplined, and honestly just feel better in every way.
If you’re serious about making a change and want someone who’s genuinely invested in your progress, I highly recommend working with him. He’s not just a trainer — he’s a coach, a motivator, and a real one all around… and sometimes a comedian ..lol.. One of the best trainers I’ve had & decisions I’ve made.

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Jean Hensley

★ 5

Personal Trainer Jacob is great. He has helped me in getting my body back in shape, much stronger and nutrition in point. His attention to form keeps me from injuries and his energy keeps me from wanting to quit. I highly recommend him to help you reach your fitness goals.

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alyssa libby

★ 2

2 stars opposed to 1 because the gym equipment and staff deserve all the praise for keeping this place going! My issue is with the owners, specifically the sibling pair and not so much their spouses. The lack of integrity, accountability and professionalism from them is astounding. I received a call saying my membership was cancelled AFTER I had spoken to the owners personally that morning following my workout with no indication of any issues. Not only was a clear reason not given, but after some reflection and deducing I have come to find that it was because the Queen-bee Shuree was instigating drama by disclosing MY personal information that she overheard and knows nothing about. They claim to be a Christian establishment but their greed, pride and gluttony is overtly apparent through their midlife crisis cyber truck and corvette. Meanwhile I’ve seen past employees hours cut down until they had no choice but to quit because they weren’t sustaining that lifestyle for them. This may sound like an Ad-hominem review…because it is, I value character and honesty over cowardice and ignorance. Not owners who hide behind employees that they will stab in the back later. Do with this information what you will, but I’m not disappointed to no longer give my business to this gym.

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kameron militano

★ 5

If you’re looking for a personal trainer who will completely change the way you think about fitness, Jacob Kern at Lion’s Den is the one. I came into training at 289 lbs, thinking I knew what workouts were supposed to look like. Jacob took one look at my fitness level, threw all my expectations out the window, and rebuilt my approach from the ground up. Now, I’m at 209 lbs and still pushing forward.

Jacob doesn’t just focus on lifting weights or running drills—he tailors each session to challenge the way your body and mind work together. He understands that real progress isn’t just about reps and sets, but about breaking through mental barriers. His training is dynamic, focused, and designed to get results. He doesn’t let you settle, but he also doesn’t push in a way that feels overwhelming. Every session is about growth, adaptation, and proving to yourself that you can go further than you ever thought possible.

One thing that stuck with me during this journey is something I now live by: "The Comeback is Personal, it is an Apology to Myself." Jacob helped me understand that fitness is more than just numbers on a scale—it’s about reclaiming control, pushing limits, and making a promise to yourself that you won’t quit.

If you're on the fence about personal training, take my word for it—Jacob will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about working out. He’s the real deal.

Kameron Militano

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Simo

★ 1

WARNING!!@ Impossible to cancel membership here!

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Vern McNamar

★ 1

Had to have hip surgery tried to cancel my membership it has been 2 years with a membership I cannot use every time I've been in there they tell me a different excuse and a different way I have to cancel and when I do that nothing happens and they tell me something different I literally had to cancel my card and they're fighting for payment on something that I have been trying to cancel for 2 years now

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Mirage

★ 1

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Dingus “Tarpels”

★ 1

Worst gym I’ve ever been to. Most condescending employees ever. Avoid at all costs.

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Aahko Kordestani

★ 5

I'm happy to have found Lion's Den and the community around it. The gym itself has had some pretty big and new changes in the year in which I have been a member and they have a wide selection of equipment which is regularly maintained and not insanely overcrowded like other gyms in town. As for the staff, they are all energetic and enthusiastic and willing to help you with anything regarding personal training, diet, personal recommendations and experiences and so on.

As for my experience with their training, I have had the pleasure of training with Jacob Kern for almost 2 months now and have learned a lot about myself and my diet since then. Prior to training with him I had hit a plateau where I was drained of energy and could not gain muscle or lose weight like I used to. Since training and working on my diet with him, my energy levels have gone up, I have gotten stronger, lost a little over 17 lbs, and have leaned out quite a bit. He's got a positive and supportive attitude while keeping you accountable and in line with your goals. Ultimately I gained not only the results I was looking for but also a friend. Appreciate you man!

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M T

★ 5

Nice

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Slater Evans

★ 5

I've been stuck at a plateau in my physique and weight so I decided to try something different by having one of the trainers named Jacob Kern customize a meal plan me. In just one month I have lost 8 pounds, my abs are a lot more defined, and I'm feeling more confident than ever. I highly recommend doing a meal plan with Jacob, it's worth every penny!

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Jose Padilla

★ 4

I enjoy my time here. The various selection of machines is nice and it's not too crowded. I also appreciate the face-lift the new owners gave it when they acquired the property. I've noticed a couple of interior improvements but wish there were more done on the second floor such as the lighting. Overall it's a pretty nice gym and I believe it's worth the money!

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Alexander Ho (Vic)

★ 1

The owner is very condescending, as you can see from all his replies to negative reviews. He will never take accountability for any customer dissatisfaction, he will only assume the customer has done something wrong on their end.

They do not like criticism.
They will not let you cancel your membership. They will not even discuss canceling your membership. They ask that you talk to their "guy who handles memberships." But whenever you call or come in, he's not in. He probably does not exist.

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Tyler Johnson

★ 1

Tried to cancel membership multiple times since I moved away and they still didn’t cancel it after two months. And only one person that works there is able to help with memberships.

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Amalia Campanero

★ 5

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Steven Consylman

★ 5

Thank you for your hospitality Lion's Den!

My team and I were deployed to the Park Fire recently.
During our down time we encourage our Firefighters to keep up their fitness. This gym is located close to the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, so we gave it shot.

Firstly, this is a real gym. There is a lot of room, significantly more choices in equipment than you'll normally find. The various rooms are set up intelligently, with good flow. Every piece of equipment used was in good repair. The staff was personable an helpful.

Secondly, the owner and staff did not allow us to pay for the day use, citing the contributions that the individuals staffing the incident were making. Thank you so much for your generosity, my team really appreciated it!

In closing, I would absolutely become a member if I lived in Chico. The quality of the Lion's Den as a fitness center, as well as the treatment we received makes this a top notch facility in my regard.

Thank you!

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Jennifer Townsend

★ 5

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Freeway Pacheco

★ 5

I’ve been going to gym settings on and off since 2004 (in 2004-2015 I maintained shape) but due to injuries I hadn’t worked out again until recently. I travel A LOT for work and have been to A LOT of gyms (I’ve also lived in 20 diff cities). I called Lions Den as I was in Chico for work purposes, trying to find a gym (closest crunch was Sacramento) in the area wasn’t easy. When I came across Lions Den, I called and the front desk was so friendly and told me all of their amenities in the gym, so I was eager and excited to try it out. It has been a top 3 experience of Gyms I been to across OK, FL, CA, NE, NY, NV, UT, CO, TX and IL. I really wish there was a gym like Lions Den here in Florida close to home. I’ll be back in Chico tomorrow and I’m looking forward to working out in their gym again.

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Gloria Abbate

★ 5

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Shane Hamilton

★ 5

Love this place! I walk in with no pump, and when I leave I feel like a Greek God. Quit thinking, just go here and get it done👍

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Bryon Hanger

★ 5

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Gavin Sandlin

★ 5

I started working out at this facility when it was NS fit. I was skeptical at first with the transition of management but really impressed with the upgrades and the renovation. The equipment is great and the environment is awesome for going in and putting in the work. They have really done an incredible job. I enjoy working out here a lot. I love the equipment upgrades

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Marko

★ 5

I've been taking the silver legends class with Jacob. Very energetic guy and really puts his heart into the class. Super glad to be part of it.

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Jim Secola

★ 5

The best gym I’ve been a part of, hands down! Staff is knowledgable and friendly. Other gym goers are great as well. Equipment is first rate. Going to Lions Den Chico is like working out at home.

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Nemo 4life

★ 5

I love this gym. It's big, superb machinery, serious lifters, clean area, great staff, and good amenities. Only downside, people aren't that talkative. But they are always ready to spot you.

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Jaded Jump

★ 5

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Samantha Simpson

★ 5

A really positive environment full of friendly people! If you want to lift heavy circle in Chico, this is it!

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Devin Berger

★ 5

Obsessed with Lions Den! The community vibe is unbeatable, and the results speak for themselves! Amazing crew inside and out that go above and beyond!

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Chico Rugby Club

★ 5

"Lions Den has been an absolute game-changer for the Chico Mighty Oaks Rugby team! With their huge variety of equipment and space for whatever our team needs, we've seen remarkable improvements in our performance on the field. Their support and dedication have helped us build strength, agility, and endurance; ensuring we are in peak condition for our season. Lions Den has become an integral part of our journey to success, and we couldn't be more grateful for their support!"

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Chelsy Fowler

★ 5

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justice bybee

★ 5

I love Lions Dens and their high level of customer service! With the new ownership there is no doubt this place will become the best gym in all of NorCal! I love it here!

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Ryze Digital

★ 5

The Lions Den is top tier. Plenty of space and solid equipment. The staff is A1 and the owners truly care about fitness and your personal growth. This is a GYM you actually look FORWARD to coming to. Not to mention a solid place to grab some supplements!

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Betsy Pineda

★ 5

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William Garner

★ 3

I was a VIP member when it was ns fit and that meant I could have a guest free. I loved that I didn't have to workout alone. That's why I paided for my membership for the year up front. When the new owners took over they changed the contract so now I gotta pay if someone comes with me.

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ADHD Outlaw

★ 5

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Christian Andersson

★ 5

Best Gym In Chico Hands Down! New Owners Did A Awesome Job Upgrading The Gym Immediately With Great Equipment & Aesthetically. Staff Is Very Helpful & Friendly. Not To Mention Membership Pricing Is Unmatched. Can’t Recommend This Gym Enough

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Kobe Ragasa

★ 1

BAD

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Raquel Wells

★ 5

My husband and I have attended the gym when it was NS fit, we always saw the potential of the gym which was never exercised by the previous owners. I couldn't be more happy and excited with the new owners of this business. They have done more work here in four months than has been done in ten years. This is a small business, and I can tell they are so passionate about creating an environment that people enjoy. They have brought in SO much new equipment, repainted, made repairs, and put in a brand new nutrishop. We LOVE coming here, and they get to know you as a person and care about every member. Additionally, I have been told by all of their employees how kind and respectful they are, and how their ideas are being heard and brought to life.
If you enjoy pumping iron, and you want a Venice Beach, California feel - this is the gym for you. Five Stars.

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Master Spas

★ 5

Great Gym never feels crowded even when busy, some of the best machinery in Chico by far can’t wait to see the continued improvements

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Judy Keswick

★ 2

Major pushback when asked a question about published classes. Hoped to see online posting. But instead they canceled my contract without explanation.

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Taylor Baker

★ 5

I went here when it was NsFit, but since the new owners have taken the gym over, they have made this such a great place to lift. The environment is so great to be in. They have actually let go of members due to members yelling or trying to fight others in the gym which was such a toxic environment to work out in. It is great to see they would rather have a safe place than dollars for membership. The one star reviews I have read are members that have been asked to leave. I would highly recommend you check this gym out and really see for yourself that the owners here care about YOU, they really care for their staff and how they are treated and the safety of the gym. The new added equipment is top notch too, which is a definite plus!

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Samuel Jimenez

★ 5

Love the environment!! Every Staff member knows your name. It’s the little stuff that goes along ways!!

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Dragos

★ 5

I was actually thinking about going elsewhere before the new owners arrived and transformed a sinking ship into a work of art! The new owners are very professional, kind and have added a bunch of new machines! The rest of the staff are also friendly and
professional as well! Glad I didn't leave! Love my gym!😁

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AutumnBottom

★ 1

If I could give this gym ZERO stars, I would. The new owners and staff are extremely rude and unprofessional, the culture is weird, and the vibe is just corny. There's barely any equipment, yet still absolutely no room between machines. The only reason my cousin and I even joined this gym was because of the "affordable" price, but the owners are scammers and liars and will do whatever they can to get the most money out of you as possible. My biggest complaint is simply the attitude of the new staff towards my cousin and I who had been going to the gym for over a year since before the weird "Lions Den" people ever took over. When we joined it was called "NS Fit" (something normal) and I am extremely glad to have switched gyms and not feel embarrassed to answer every time someone asks me where I workout at. Some of the staff members are nice, but I honestly feel bad for them having to work for such a weird cult-like environment. Very happy to have left this establishment.

And to add, since you guys want to reply and act like you know what you are talking about, THEY BANNED ME FROM THIS GYM FOR ASKING SOMEONE ABOUT A MACHINE THEY HAD ONLY ONE OF. I NEVER GOT VIOLENT OR ENGAGED IN THREATENING BEHAVIORS. We all know you guys actually kicked me out cuz the old lady behind the counter didn't like me for her own stupid reasons. It was Gods plan to get banned from this gym because ever since I switched to InMo I have been treated with nothing but respect and kindness. Hope you guys can establish some better customer service, or maybe you only provide that to the girls with $100 leggings and fake tan...

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Aaron Miles

★ 5

One Million Stars! I just switched from anytime fitness and it’s the best decision I made this year!

After one week the Entire Staff knows my name, what I’m into, my goals and so much more!

Equipment? They have it all! Even stuff you didn’t know you need!
In house Nutrishop!
Oxygen Bar is a Game Changer for recovery!

Come check it out and meet the owners! They’re always behind the counter! You’ll be glad you did!

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Aaron Hernandez

★ 5

Lions Den is more than just a gym for me, it’s home! Every time I walk through the doors I’m greeted by their friendly staff. They also have great supplements at the Nutrishop inside. I highly recommend anyone to join if you’re looking to have an exiting and motivating gym experience. Thank you Lions Den!

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Tracy Rice

★ 5

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PAUL Murgia

★ 5

Best Gym Chico California bar none

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Lindsay Ceccato

★ 5

LOVE THIS GYM! The new owners have really put the time and effort into making this gym amazing. From new equipment, to revamping the interior, assisting with fitness and nutrition goal, and everything in between! I wouldn’t want to workout anywhere else!

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Diana Dawn

★ 5

We joined when it was NS, and watched the transformation with the new owners which has been amazing. The staff and owners welcome everyone with a smile and a kind word. There’s so much high end equipment—I wouldn’t even try to guess how many machines they actually have!! Even when it is busy one can still continue a routine without any lag time. All in all, we appreciate the whole experience. We highly recommend the Lions Den Chico.

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Laura Parker

★ 5

Love what they are doing. N.S was fine but I work with a lot of people who got screwed over. The new owners have been very nice and proactive. Love, love , love the new equipment. This is a gym for people who love to lift . Same members with a few new members , nice and never had a problem.
Big shout out to the new owners and everything they are putting into it.

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