8AM - 12PM
1055 17th Ave, Santa Cruz
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8AM - 12PM
541 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz
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“If you’re searching for your new gym — this is IT. Was here from out of town for a few days looking for a smaller gym to pop into to get my workout(s) done — I typically strength train independently, but was trying to avoid the larger companies i.e. 24hr fitness, OTF etc. I prefer more intimate fitness communities. Called and spoke with Pascual, extremely helpful and friendly from the start. We discussed my fitness level and he gave me a few options for his smaller training classes the next day. The members of the gym were some of the friendliest and most welcoming I’ve encountered. All ages and fitness levels. Awesome variety of workout equipment clearly very well taken care of. We did rotating circuits, but there was plenty of equipment for everyone to snag their appropriate weight. I felt challenged throughout the entire workout, but not in a way that was compromising my form. I also appreciated that he stuck to the larger, more compound movements. I feel a lot of high intensity strength training classes frequently focus on endurance over quality of movement — not at Torkc. Following the class Pascual followed up to ensure I had a great workout and proceeded to offer workout options for the following day; the option to train independently using my own program or one created by himself. I’ll reiterate, this gym is one of the friendliest and most welcoming I’ve encountered, with awesome equipment on top of that. Pascual clearly cares about all of his clients and wants them to achieve their goals. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your athleticism to the next level Torkc and Pascual are your answer! Thank you for having me!”
8:30AM - 12PM
120 Dubois St Suite A & B, Santa Cruz
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“My daughter signed me up and I am so grateful. I am 69 years old and finding new strength, balance and flexibility with the help of the kind, enthusiastic and knowledgeable trainers. It's just a great gym.”
Open 24 hours
1640 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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“This gym offers a straightforward and effective workout environment with essential equipment. The friendly staff and inclusive atmosphere create a welcoming space for fitness enthusiasts of all levels. It's a great option for those focused on getting results without unnecessary extras”
“I dropped in this place while in Santa Cruz visiting family. It is a great little gym with nice trainers and a good community. The long runs also go by the ocean which is nice. I highly recommend this place.”
“Usually hit up power fitness whenever I'm in SC. Great equipment, great staff, and great vibes all around. You can tell the owners and staff put their all into this gym and have created an amazing community. Definitely one of my top go to gyms. Keep killing it!”
“The TXT (Toadal Cross Training) program is excellent! It's an extra cost but well worth it. Classes are open to TXT members at all Toadal Fitness locations. The programming is well thought out to safely and effectively work all muscles. It's a small group format so the trainers can show you the moves and provide helpful advice to get the most out of your workouts. Everyone is so supportive and I've never felt out of place even though as a "senior" I hardly fit the demographic. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. The class format includes a warm up focusing on the muscle group that is worked in the "strength" section to follow. There's a big range of kettlebell weights available. Then there is a workout of the day with a variety of toys such as well balls, slam balls, jump ropes, TRX straps, rowers, etc. They keep it fresh so it's never boring. Additionally, there's monthly challenges to strengthen muscle groups such as abs, arms, glutes, etc. You can try it for free for a week to see it it's right for you and then it's just a month to month commitment with the option to pause if you know work, vacations, or a busy schedule is going to interfere with your routine.”
8:30 - 11:30AM
201 River St Suite A, Santa Cruz
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“I enjoy going to work out every day at curves. I feel excited and motivated to go. my mentality,physically,emotionally I feel like better about myself. I've lost 20 pounds and are determined to loose more. Thank you ever so much.”
“Excellent community gym for all of your fitness needs. The staff at this location is very friendly and attentive and they do a great job keeping the place safe and clean for it's members. Highly recommended if you are looking for a well equipped, welcoming gym for weight training and cardio.”
8AM - 4PM
151 Harvey West Blvd STE D, Santa Cruz
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“Wonderful inclusive space. You can workout in so many ways- utilize the program written on the boards, use your own program, or work with a coach. Equipment for powerlifting, weightlifting, strong man, and general strength. Woman owned!”
“Dedicating my 2200th Yelp review (omg, what even!?) to the community that hooked me in and has kept pushing myself to be the best version of me. Seabright CrossFit is one of the best boxes you're going to find out here in the greater Bay Area. Since it's located in the home of CrossFit, you can be assured that the quality of their coaches and workouts are top notch. I dropped in for a class after years of thinking about it (and having so many friends do CrossFit) and I haven't looked back. The classes offered are intentional, challenging, and addicting. Every class begins with a warm up, followed by a strength portion before diving into the workout of the day (WOD). The coaches walk through every single movement and offer scaling modifications to fit all levels and body types (seriously). They are a mix of HIIT, strength, and gymnastics, and all are designed to challenge your body in different ways. Thanks to this community, I've tried out new movements that I've never attempted (or at least hadn't in 2+ decades). I was active prior to CrossFit doing mostly cardio and some strength training at my gym, but nothing beats the rush of group fitness in a wonderful community. The Seabright CrossFitters are amazing and I've met some of the best people since living here in Santa Cruz. Sure, I can't do everything asked (still working on a proper pull-up, hanging upside down, and climbing a rope), but I try my best, and can tell you that I've never felt stronger and see myself being able to accomplish this if I stay focused and work (and REST!) hard. Prices may seem steep at first (with monthly memberships starting around $130) but you really can't put a price on your health, trust me. Try them out and see what you think, and maybe I'll see you in class one day! S/o to my 6am crew and coaches Katie, Pete, and Lorianne for being my champions through my CrossFit journey thus far!”
“The most kindest, most welcoming box I’ve dropped in (my 15th+ for me); excellent workout, great feedback from coach - which I always appreciate! Hands down would return next time I’m in town (update: forgot a shirt there and was emailed about getting it back - nice to know the honesty of reaching out to me to get it back!)”
“Mike is an incredible professor who is dedicated to sharing his wisdom and technique with others in a way that we can understand. The gym is on the smaller side making it more personal and intimate. Always good vibes here and low ego . very professional!”
“This has been a great community for my daughter. She loves the teachers and students. I especially love the buddy program they have with the bigger school. They also have a Spanish teacher that comes in weekly. The grounds are safe and in top rate condition. Definitely check it out.”
11AM - 6PM
1156 High Street, Santa Cruz
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“Serious instruction on a specific Tai Chi Chuan form, as well as advanced classes on Push Hands. This is the best option in Santa Cruz for learning Tai Chi Chuan. The owner/instructor has recently added a sword class, as well as a less form-based class that focuses on movement and balance. I have taken only the Tai Chi classes. For the Tai Chi Chuan, you need to approach the series of classes with patience, because the learning process is slow. The glacial pace of the series can be frustrating (many new students drop out after a few classes). While I found the series to be helpful for my balance issues, and the instructor to be knowledgeable and respectful, I felt hampered in my learning by the format and makeup of the classes. The problem is that there is no class specifically for those new to the form. Perhaps multilevel group practice is normal in martial arts, but the classes here include students at all levels, including a few who are advanced in the form. That means that some of the class time is devoted to watching the advanced students execute the full form, and too much time (in my opinion) is dedicated to instructing on refinements to positions when some of the students barely have the basic sequence of movements committed to memory. The intention behind this method of teaching is that students will take the full cycle of classes multiple times, and many do (you can also drop into classes and pay per class, so if you are repeating a series you can skip the first few classes). I would prefer that classes be split between beginners and advanced students, so that more time could be devoted to the basics, and there would be more time for repetitions. The instructor also offers private instruction, which is a good supplement to the group classes, if you can afford it. This is a practice to be learned over years, not in a matter of weeks, and patience is part of the discipline. I just wish there was a class solely for newbies.”
“A pretty nice thrift store ! Found what I needed quickly. They have a 50% off sale every 2nd Saturday ! Good stuff. Reasonable prices on most stuff. Fairly good quality items. They also have a return policy for store credit if your item doesn't work or has a problem. Great ! A great resource for the Santa Cruz area. When I need something, I always check Gray Bears first !”
Open 24 hours
116 Effey St, Santa Cruz
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8AM - 8PM
405 E Field Service Rd, Santa Cruz
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“couldn't ask for a better floor to breakdance On!!if your looking to improve your bboy/bgirl dance game look no further!three whole dance studios ready for some hiphop dance!!Hip hop dancer paradise over this bay here. stay dancing!”
“1st gym experience so I do not have anything to compare to. BUT there are things that need to be addressed. Cleaning. The drains in the shower smell, the same moldy spots have been in the showers since I joined in January. The roof leaks in spots when it rains. People sit on equipment for 10 minutes and play on their phone then work out for 2 minutes. The name should come with 24 hour access. Why 4 stars? I knew the hours when I signed up. The staff has ALWAYS been friendly every single visit and they have made some repairs. When equipment goes down within 2 weeks or so it tends to get fixed. Please address the issues, showers should not smell like sewage and should not be getting moldy. I don’t expect you to police gym members who have a 10 minute rest for every minute long set but a little more than a sign would be nice. I wouldn’t want someone to go off on me for pulling my phone out for 2 seconds to switch a song. But there are a growing number of people that are always on their phone.”
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“I love GOAT Santa Cruz. A huge variation of workouts, from truly challenging stuff, all the way to silver sneakers classes. I take the silver sneakers cuz I have a back injury. Someday I hope to add a few more classes. Excellent staff, friendly and really knowledgeable.”