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Review Highlights
“Both Lencola and Yuki are fantastic and really know how to keep the classes fun, yet challenging and interesting.” in 13 reviews
“Personal Trainer and 'Life Coach', Steve Schmitt, in particular, is an exceptional professional at Forma” in 4 reviews
“The mind body studio and the reformer studio are both great classrooms, well designed for there intended purpose.” in 3 reviews
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About the Business
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Robert J.
Located right off the 680/24 corridor, our Walnut Creek location was the birthplace of Forma Gym. Open since 2009, our first location has been completely renovated with modern design and 35,000 square feet of pure motivation. Come experience why we are Walnut Creek's premier health club. - Indoor & Outdoor Fitness Playgrounds - 4 Specialized Group Fitness Studios - Outdoor Heated Saltwater Pool - Cryotherapy & Spa - Kidzville (Indoor & Outdoor spaces) - Full amenities Locker Rooms (towels service, sauna, steam and hot tub) - Smoothie Bar
Ask the Community
Q:
I have a walking disability... and use a walker. Does the gym accommodate people with disabilities?
A:
Yes we do - we have members / clients that are in a wheelchair, recovering from a stroke to Olympic athletes... We also have a very talented group to Trainers that can work with a broad range of clients. Let us know if we can be of service.
Oscar B., Business ManagerQ:
Do the Pilates classes come included in the membership?
A:
Mat Pilates classes are included - Reformer Pilates, either group or 1v1 are fee based... Please email Yuki@formagym.com for detailed information. Thanks..
Oscar B., Business Manager
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- Alfonse ..San Francisco, CA01Jul 14, 2024
I'm at Forma as I write this. I love this gym. It has everything, the staff is great and I've made friends at the gym. However, the music is so loud that it's hard to hear my earbuds. I'd rate this gym with 5 stars if it weren't for the fact that the music discourages be from coming sometimes.
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Oscar B.
Jul 14, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share you experiences - looks like we are failing you with the music volume. Please feel free to ask the Front Desk to slightly turn it down if the volume is excessive... Looking forward to earning the last 2 stars :)...
- Jun 3, 2024
I love this gym, the staff and equipment are super nice, especially Peter and Max at the front.
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Oscar B.
Jun 3, 2024
Thank you Molly - we appreciate you sharing your experiences... We will let Peter and Max know of your high marks! Let us know any time we can improve...
- Bethany F.Moraga, CA02Jul 30, 2024
This place has really gone downhill. Membership fees keep going up and forget about bringing your college age kids with you once in a while. It's all about the dollars here . Machines are old and broken. Staff is phony and not so secretly actually dislikes the members who come here. It's like you're imposing on their own personal gym. Probably canceling soon.
Why spend money on 5 new TVs for the gym and not machines ?Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1Business owner information
Oscar B.
Jul 30, 2024
Understand your frustration - sadly the days of giving access for free are behind us... As all of us are currently experiencing absolutely everything going up in price, gas, electricity, food, etc - same for us and our vendors. In an effort to keep offering a quality product we raise prices as our costs go up. We take great pride in our Staff and their passion to deliver a quality fitness experience. We are consistently reinvesting in the gym and have made many upgrades since Covid... If you have specifics you would like to share, we'd be happy to address, discuss and fix if possible. Please email us at formagym@formagym.com
- Jan 6, 2024
Great unique classes. All inclusive weights room. Surprise party area overlooking the weights. Diverse exercise options.
Came here with a couple of friends to check out the meditation class for the first time. I was very impressed.
I expected it to be mostly just still meditation, but it was so much more. The teacher facilitated movement in the beginning, and then proceeded to guide with a guided meditation that went deep. Utilization of sound, Bowls and other equipment.
My friend got a training session and it looked pretty happy.
I feel like at some gyms I have to compromise utilizing equipment for some of my exercises, which is fine, but this literally has every piece of equipment I need for my entire work out.
Free guest passes on the first time trials.
Great locker room. Inclusive steam room and hot tub. Decent amenities.
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Oscar B.
Jan 6, 2024
Thank you Rimi for the positive review - we're glad your enjoying your fitness home! Please let us any time you have suggestions or ideas for improving... Thanks again!
- Feb 11, 2024
My main need with signing up for a gym was quality childcare. That said, I almost didn't join Forma due to a negative review of their Kidsville. I brought up my concern when reviewing membership options and they assured me the person in the mentioned review was fired due to leaving children briefly unattended. I took the plunge and joined. After a few months of being a member I can say I am THRILLED with the quality of child care we've received. I honestly feel like for the price of my gym membership my 2 year old is getting 2 hours of preschool. Every day there is a planned activity to keep the children occupied - from ornament making to coloring, to making slime, to using glue sticks to make fun art projects, etc, every day my daughter comes home with a smile.
As for the gym, it's relatively outdated but has everything necessary for a quality workout. No fluff which is really all I need!Helpful 3Thanks 3Love this 1Oh no 0 - Apr 7, 2023
Forma is a great gym with a variety of classes, heated outdoor lap pool and indoor/outdoor weight equipment.
A special highlight review for Pilates classes. Over the past couple of months I taken early morning Pilates classes. Yuki (instructor) provides good instruction while reading the class attendees capabilities. Based upon the attendees, He adapts and adjust the class to improve the benefits of utilizing the reformer (see pix) as well as other devices in the studio.
For me, Pilates is the ABC's.
A. : Adaptive - reformer is adjusted to your size strength and abilities
B : Balance - noticeable improvements in balance and movement (ie hiking)
C : Core - which holds the body is much stronger and improved posture (swimmer here).
I highly recommend giving Pilates a go at Forma Gym.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1Business owner information
Oscar B.
Apr 7, 2023
Thank you for your review Dave - we also are fans of Yuki! We are always striving to improve. Please let us know if you see opportunities for us to get better...
- Jul 4, 2022Updated review
During a morning weight training session (5am) I was threatened by another member who took the gym equipment I was working from me and then got in my face about it. A bully and a thug. As i walked away from this individual he said "Do you know who I am?" I stated, "I didn't care who he was" and he replied well you are going to find out!"
I immediately reported the incident to the front desk and the young gentleman at the desk witnessed the individual come by the desk while I was speaking to them and the bully again was yelling obscenities at me and just throwing his weight around. Seemed like some entitled guy who wanted a fight. He then proceeded to push open the door and leave the gym. Ruining my workout session and not even finishing his own.
I left the gym, after speaking with the front desk, looking around me as I left the gym. These days you never know the sanity of some people.
I received a call from the manager late morning who asked for my side of the story and I informed him what happened. He looked at the video footage and stated he needed to speak to the individual who threatened me.
I received a call later that day from the manager who stated the individual's membership had been revoked and he would no longer be welcome to the gym. He also thanked me for not escalating the situation and under the circumstances, keeping a level head. In one day the management at Forma Gym had taken care of a very serious issue.
I did feel threatened, harassed and did not feel safe coming back, but justice was served this day and I commend the staff and management for their swift response.Helpful 10Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Business owner information
Team F.
Mar 2, 2018
Hi Mac,
Thanks again for taking the time to explain the issue to us. Now that we have corrected this issue to your delight, we are happy to continue to serve you!!
Take care!May 23, 2019Previous reviewForma Gym is a great place to participate in swim lessons for your little ones or yourself. Coach Kate is awesome! My son is doing so well in her class and she is easy going, kind, patient with the kids and just has an awesome way of engaging with the kids! She has an open form of communication and communicates very well with both parents and children. I would wholeheartedly recommend her and Forma Gym if you are an adult or child that would like to learn how to swim. :)
Feb 21, 2018Previous reviewHad an issue at the gym but the management really focuses well on listening to its customers and fixing issues. They fixed my problem in a fast and efficient manner and really focused on making my family feel welcome. Special thanks to Robert and Faro. Keep doing what you guys do in supporting your clients. Thanks!
- Elizabeth S.San Francisco, CA195249Jun 12, 2023
This review is specifically for the childcare. The rest of the gym and amenities are very nice. I've been putting off writing this until I learned that multiple other parents have had the same experience as me with their own children and I feel it's my duty to warn other parents so this doesn't keep happening.
The day after I joined, I used the gym without my baby. I went to check out the childcare room again before bringing my ~8 month old the next time. There was a baby not much older than my own sitting alone in the room without a caretaker. I waited for a good 5 minutes and nobody came. I went to the front desk to let them know about the baby left alone. The biggest concern for me is that there is no lock to the childcare room and it is directly next to the front entrance. Anyone could easily walk in, grab a baby and walk out without being noticed.
I spoke with a membership director later that day to cancel and refund my membership. It's really unfortunate, because it's a very nice gym.Helpful 14Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Brandy C.Pacifica, CA09Jan 9, 2024
Great place. Staff is fantastic, facilities are great, cleaning crew is always working on something, and being able to get a workout in without my kids tugging on me was life changing after dealing w postpartum. I've seen mixed reviews about the childcare and I do know that there are different staff members depending on what block of time you go to, but I take my kids to the M-F morning and those girls are awesome and take great care of my 1 and 3 year old. Mulain is amazing and is super easy to communicate with re: kids. Had a facial from the in house estheticians and it was the best I've ever had. And I can use the daycare while I get said facial Great community vibes.
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Oscar B.
Jan 9, 2024
Thank you Brandy for your review. Appreciate the detail and looks like there's an opportunity to commend our a.m. Kidzville Staff. Agree that our Estheticians are awesome! Thanks again for your comments, and let you know how we can continue to improve your health and fitness home!
- Caryn B.Alamo, CA15883Dec 9, 2022Updated review
People on Yelp,
Every time you harass me about Forma Gym and my review, I will update my review accordingly and it will float right to the top.
Stop harassing me. No amount of threats will change my review.Helpful 8Thanks 0Love this 4Oh no 5Business owner information
Oscar B.
Nov 10, 2022
Uggg, nothing but apologies Caryn - we received no message via Yelp? If you dial us directly Membership would be happy to help (there from 8a to 730p), 925.932.6400. We would be honored to extend a complimentary workout or 2 so you can base you decision on your workout / use experience (not only our inability to contact you :( )... Best of luck with finding the best fit for your fitness, we want to be of service. Thank you...
Nov 10, 2022Previous reviewI just had oral surgery when writing the previous review. I wrote a message through Facebook to the Walnut Creek Forma Gym website. Not through Yelp. I attempted to send a message through the website but that option wasn't presented to me. So, I tried social media.
I went there in person last Saturday. I called to try to follow up on the written message I left on Saturday on Sunday. Nothing. Even after my second call, no one attempted to call me. The front desk person confirmed she had my name and phone number but no one called me back.
Does that clarify things, Oscar? Perhaps you should take account of this and talk to your staff about this. After three people gave your club a referral, I expected more. I left a note just asking for an appointment. I didn't expect silence.Nov 6, 2022Previous reviewI tried to go to this gym to find membership prices. I left a written message to give a callback. I sent a message on yelp and through their website. What was their response?
Nothing. They were recommended through Nextdoor.com. There is something to be said for first impressions. Or even second. Or third. And they failed them all. I think I'll move on and check out Club Sport. They don't seem to want the business. Their manner was downright cold. But Club Sport was very welcoming.
I have one more place to check before I make my final choice. I'm disappointed they outright ignored me but that tells me what kind of place this is.
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