Happy Hour Fitness Studio - Berkeley (CA)

5 /5 Elana Marmorstein: No matter your age, fitness level, or experience, taking a workout class at Happy Hour Fitness with Xabier will make you sweat and make you smile! He has an infectious energy, and paired with the workouts, really makes you want to push yourself in class. Every class is something unique and includes a great playlist. What really makes the studio unique in my opinion, is he has cultivated a group that all works together to push each other to be their best during the class. Classes always begin with dynamic stretching and end with core work and a cool down. I appreciate that Xabier always offers modifications for exercises to accommodate all fitness levels and is considerate of injuries or any barriers to exercise. If youre looking for a small fitness studio dedicated to fun workouts, fitness, and inclusivity, this is the place to be.

5 /5 Anne Chambers: HH fitness is great! Xabi is a wonderful instructor who pushes you to get a great workout in every time. Hes super energetic and supportive and as a result, the gym has a real community feel. Xabi offers a variety of classes (spin, weights, Bosu ball, etc.) and the exercises he leads you through change constantly such that its never boring or predictable, which I really appreciate. I moved out of California and still make time to see Xabi and attend class whenever Im back in town!

5 /5 David Green: I limped into Happy Hour Fitness several months ago with a not insignificant sense of trepidation, never having been to a personal trainer before. Xabi, the owner and spirit of HHF welcomed me in and assured me that he understood what it was it to rehab from injury (besides being close to my age and an impressive example of his own fitness regimen, he is a soccer player who has rehabbed from surgeries and understands the spectrum of needs his diverse clientele have). I now really look forward to the intense, personalized and focused workouts he guides me through every time I walk through his door. I am literally standing up straighter and feeling stronger than ever as a result of his well rounded and punishing (in the best sense of the word) routines. My trepidation is gone replaced by a deep sense of gratitude for the change he has helped me achieve. Xabi has helped me with my flexibility (woefully neglected prior to starting with him), mobility, core fitness, cardio and overall strength. In addition to supporting my health, he is a warm and caring person who feels like a real partner in my well being. His studio is neat, clean and open reflecting his whole approach. My partner got tired of hearing me rave about Xabi and decided to take one of his group classes to check him our for herself. Shes now a fan too.

5 /5 Lisa Mazur: I continue to love Happy Hour Fitness! I originally wrote my review 5 years ago and I still cherish this studio for the expertise of the owner Xabier and the great community of people who value their health. It is an amazing, fun, and supportive place. Why do I love Happy Hour Fitness so much? Because its a small, personal gym with high quality classes and personal training. Xabier, the owner, is an expert at guiding people no matter the level of fitness you are at or the injury you have. Ive seen people at this gym of all ages who are always challenged in a fun but safe way. The spinning classes are the best Ive been to and Ive done spinning classes for over 20+ years in NYC, SF and the East Bay. The Bosu classes offered work on strength, balance, cardio and core - perfect. Overall this gym offers everything needed for a well rounded fitness routine.