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Bay Strength
- Feel
- Community
- Environment
“It is also a fun community as you get to know the others in your class and they have fun activities such as a mock powerlifting competition and a karaoke party.”
Best Personal Trainers in Berkeley, CA
24 trainers listed · 9 in Berkeley · 22 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Strong Island Fitness LLC
- Atmosphere
- Personal Training
- Goals
“Whether you're going in to train for something exceptionally tough and rugged, or you have an injury you're rehabbing or anything in between, Strong Island is the place to go if you want to achieve your goals, feel great about yourself, and be surrou...”
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Anabody Fitness
- Stamina
- Flexibility
- Goals
“When I came to a session with a small injury (that I got somewhere else) she made adjustments to the plan that didn't aggravate me but kept me on track.”
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Happy Hour Fitness Studio
- Strength
- Cardio
- Community
“The owner, Xabier Xapata, pours his heart and soul -- along with his exceptional knowledge and talent -- into every class and each personal training session.”
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Immortal Fitness
- Parking
“I used to belong to the Berkeley YMCA but that felt like such a production to go to and parking could be really challenging sometimes and you had to pay for it.”
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Berkeley Barbell Conditioning Fitness
“Coach Trel is particularly great.”
This page lists 24 personal trainers and training gyms recorded for Berkeley, CA. What each one says about its approach, its hours and its booking comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Berkeley, CA
9 of the 24 trainers we list are based in Berkeley; the other 15 serve Berkeley from towns including Oakland (7 mi), San Francisco (12 mi) and Emeryville (2 mi). 23 of the trainers on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,486 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these trainers on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (97%), professionalism (92%) and communication (89%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the trainers on this page are "community", "equipment" and "atmosphere". 22 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (AED) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the trainers on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 9 take bookings online. We count these figures across the trainers on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the trainer before you enroll.
Why are some trainers here not in Berkeley?
9 of the 24 listings are based in Berkeley. The rest come from other towns within 15 mi. Distances are straight-line, and plenty of trainers take clients from further out than their address suggests.
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Alyssa Decaro Yoga
“It was a mix of yoga-like stretches and poses and freestyle dance moves set to an energetic playlist.”
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Lift Me Up Bungee Fitness
- Fun
“The intro class is a low impact workout, but can definitely get your heart pumping at times; the best part was how relaxed the class was and how much fun we had!”
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Aztec Tennis Club
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Ownit Rx
- Team
- Shape
- Goals
“Yes, you get your money worth with the workouts but you also connect with the community and get to work on other factors like foods, sleep, mental health, etc.”
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Diakadi Fitness Performance Life
“My wife has been with Diakadi longer than I and also finds the caliber of the trainers to be top notch and the environment welcoming to people of all levels of fitness.”
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Transform FX Fitness Bootcamp
- Regret
- Learn
- Meal
“All I want to say is that this gym, the trainers, members and challengers are family, welcoming, motivated and helpful to getting to your goals and keeping it off.”
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Advanced Wellness
- Matter
- Injury
- Feel
“Not that it's easy: the workout is tough, but it's tailored to your specific level and needs, and instructors pay close personal attention to each person.”
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Steve Paul Athletics
- Athleticism
- Health
- Injuries
“I have been an athlete and military operator most of my adult life and Steve still brought a knowledge base that helped change my focus and has allowed me to see real results.”
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TNT Strength
“TNT is awesome - the trainers are super knowledgeable and very kind, and they do a great job of coming up with exercises that keep you engaged and working hard.”
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Live Fit Gym • Nob Hill
- Manager
- Green Tea
- Towel
“The staff are friendly and I love that the gym doesn't feel packed and full with creepy gym bros so it's easy to workout when you want and feels super safe for women.”
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Custom Fit
- Dexa Scan
- Studio
- Space
“Overall, I have had a great experience at Custom Fit and with Brandon and would highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their fitness and reach their goals.”
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Benicia Health & Fitness Club
- Zumba
- Desk
- Day Care
“The facilities are cleaned and sanitized every day, they provide sanitary wipes near all the workout stations, they provide towel service, they have Kleenex boxes everywhere, and they have hot and dry saunas and a separate circuit training room and w...”
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Live Oak Strength
- Evidence-Based
- Results
- Team
“If you want to step up your workout game or are just really short on time and need to make you workout as efficient as possible, you should give this place a try!”
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Flex
- Yoga
- Cardio
- Space
“There's something for everyone, clean & inviting space, good location (and approve people-watching shoot, right onto Piedmont Avenue), nice staff, varied schedule of classes.”
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Bliss Fitness and Health
“Also, the owner Mona knows body movement well (also is a massage therapist and personal trainer) and I've recently learned she gives a great foam rolling class!”
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Speed Power Strength Gym
- Barbells
- Youth
- Olympic
“Owner Mike Jenkins is not only a former weightlifter but an amazing student that focuses on care for his athletes, ethical and superior standards and is just simply put, good people.”
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Leap Fitness
- Program
- Team
- Health
“Gabriel listened to my list of aches, pains and weaknesses, then challenged me to do a little more each time, plus homework, all of the basics with variations.”
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Drew van Zee
- Weight Loss
- Feel
- Skilled
“After only ONE visit with Drew I was able to gain full range of motion in my shoulder, and after a few visits I was able to work out my upper body for the first time in years.”
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