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In-Shape Health Clubs is ranked one of the top 20 health club companies in the United States and owns and operates 69 locations in California. Founded in 1981 with one club and a vision for helping people stay healthy and have fun, the company has experienced strong, consistent growth that has exceeded expectations.

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2025

    Their customer service is the worst. I've been trying to cancel my membership since October after finding out I was pregnant and I am unable to workout at the gym. I've tried contacting In Shape with the app and through e-mail and it took me a few tries to reach someone who finally told me that I needed to submit a proof of disability signed by my doctor to successfully cancel my membership and not have to pay an early termination fee.

    As soon as I was able to see my Dr, I sent In Shape the note saying that I am unable to continue with my membership. After that, crickets. I had to keep following up with my request because I was still getting billing e-mails and mail and it was stressing me out. I sent them several follow-ups and the only time I actually received a reply was when I mentioned that I would be writing a review. They said corporate will waive the $75 early termination fee since I had my proof of disability and I just need to settle the remaining balance, so I waited for an update on my final fees so I can settle it.

    Well 2 months later, I am still getting billing mail from In Shape. I had to e-mail them again to ask for an update regarding my fees and they told me corporate would not be waiving the $75 after all and I need to pay $119 to cancel my membership. I wish I read other reviews regarding In Shape customer service before signing up because this issue is causing me anxiety just having to deal with it every month over such a simple issue. I advise anyone to be cautious when signing up for long term memberships with this gym.

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    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2025

    Yuba city location has removed all sanitation wipe dispenser. It is extremely hard to find the bottles to sanitize and the paper towels are always out. This gym is putting the members' health in jeopardy right as the flu season begins.

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      MaintenanceStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 26, 2025

      A terribly dirty gym at Yosemite in Merced. The locker room is trashed, the lockers are all broken, the pool never works, the staff has no clue as to how to run a gym. The Merced club in G street stinks like dirty socks, it’s never clean, the toilets are always trashy with toilet paper everywhere. The weight and machine are not clean nor do the work most of the time. Don’t waste your money on a terribly run company.

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      Customer ServicePriceStaffBillingTransparency

      Reviewed Sept. 4, 2025

      Dear In-Shape, Thank you for finally responding — but I want to make something very clear: I never wanted my membership closed. My plan was to pay any balance owed on the account and then update the billing info, since the account was originally under my mother’s bank details and she no longer wanted it used. I was still planning to return and just needed a little time while I dealt with a deeply personal loss — the kind of life moment that should matter to any decent business.

      I explained all of this to Raul, your manager at the Monterey location. I wasn’t asking for charity or special treatment. I was simply asking him to honor the hold/freeze option I was told about when my mother signed up. I was willing to pay the balance, freeze the account at $5/month, and come back when ready. That’s it. Instead, Raul was cold, dismissive, and unwilling to even try. What does it say when a manager would rather lose a paying member than simply do the right thing and say, “Yeah man, I got you — we can work this out”? This wasn’t about policy — this was about willful refusal to care.

      Let’s be real: $161 is nothing compared to what I would have continued paying monthly had I stayed a member. It could’ve been fixed in one click. But Raul chose to hide behind policy, offer no understanding, no solutions, and no flexibility — even after I shared that I was going through hell. I didn’t need fake sympathy. I needed basic human decency. I truly hope someone higher up takes a serious look at how Raul is running your club. From the outside, he puts on a professional face — but behind the scenes, he seems selective with who he helps, shows no accountability, and brushes people off unless it benefits him or the image he wants to portray. Maybe send someone undercover and see what he actually does when no one’s watching.

      I lost the love of my life, and now I’m raising our children on my own. I came to you to do something productive for myself and my health, and I got treated like I didn’t matter at all. That stings more than the $161 ever could. If In-Shape truly wants to “investigate” this concern, then you’ll restore my membership, waive the unjust charge, and honor the original hold/freeze promise — because that’s what I was told and that’s all I was asking for. But if your idea of “customer care” is just asking for more details so you can save face without making it right, then you’ve already told me everything I need to know. Sincerely, Emmanuel **. (Attached: proof that BBB contacted you and you never responded)

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      Customer ServicePriceMaintenanceStaffHonesty & Transparency

      Reviewed Sept. 3, 2025

      Filthy. Management sent email to members asking for honest feedback only to respond with defensiveness and give my whole family the stink eye every time we come in. No hello or warm welcome. Bizarre. Pre-COVID this was a clean, well run gym. Now, the equipment is in constant disrepair, clumps of hair and garbage in the showers; people are allowed to enter the sauna fully clothed and put shoes on benches; years of biofilm on the shower. When I notified the manager about the clothing in the sauna, they actually removed the "sauna rules" sign inside the sauna. Kids are allowed to eat by the pool - think wet crackers embedded in fabric cushions. Gross.

      My husband had to actually bring photos from inside the men's locker room to show the toilet had not been wiped down in Gods knows how long, the floor tiles cracked and hazardous, the showers backed up only to be told they were short staffed...Really? YOU are here - clean it!! I left for another local gym after 7 yrs. I miss the sauna, but it's not worth MRSA or staph. We have tried to elevate our concerns, but good luck reaching anyone in corporate..The final straw was the fact they are running non-stop $1 or $10 deals to pack the place. Only one small lot for parking - I've driven there only to drive right back home. I could say more, but you get the picture.

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed July 18, 2025

      Two years ago I had one of my grandsons enrolled for daycare but I would take both of my grandsons to the pool almost everyday in the summer. This year my son in law got his membership for his him his wife and 2 kids. He has been taking my niece everyday since they got the membership. Yesterday I took my grandson who is enrolled but he had his friend over so I thought no problem, He’s 10. It’s just the pool. Well Michelle would not let us go in. I explained based on previous experience I was under the impression it was ok. She would not let us in. No way. I’ve been a customer since 2000 and this so called general manager just said no. I felt discriminated against. My son in law is a ** tall handsome guy with blue eyes, so no problem let him in take whoever he wants. But here comes this ** old lady with 2 ** kids, no way is she getting in.

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      Punctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed June 26, 2025

      While they may feel like a local gym, they are just another faceless corporation focusing on money first and hiding behind pleasant employees who are not empowered to always do right by the customer. Need to cancel? They will lead you into a hold that sounds like an alternative and will allow you to cancel at a future date, but no, even six months later they will steal a final months' fees even if you haven't been there for half a year.

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      Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffResolutionTimeliness

      Reviewed June 12, 2025

      In Shape Yuba CIty, A - I would give less stars if possible. I changed my membership to be on hold late last year because my father was ill so I was focusing on him. Yesterday I went into the gym after trying all morning online to cancel my membership because my father passed away and I am moving to Florida. The person helping me was not helpful. She said she needed proof that I was moving farther away where there was not a gym. I told her I have a pod reserved to come take my stuff to Florida, what do you need. I asked to talk to the General Manager and she told me that she was off today and that she would tell me the same thing, which I really didn't know what that was. She took my information, and I confirmed that the manager would call me today.

      At 2 pm today I had not heard from anyone so I called back to the gym. I had to call back 5 times before I got anyone. Wouldn't you know that person that answered the phone is the one from yesterday so I am positive she saw my name and just let it ring. She told me that the manager was on lunch and she had been very busy this morning. I have no idea what she was busy working on but it sure was not helping me resolve MY issue. I am sure she is dragging her feet so that maybe my bank account gets charged and then I have to go through even more, as though losing my father and all that I am going through isn't enough. This club could care less about their members. I knew that I should not have joined this gym, and I should have listened to those that told me not to. Considering how many times I have tried to reach out to Corporate with no response I don't know why I am shocked about the people they have in charge here.

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      Customer ServiceMaintenanceStaff

      Reviewed May 21, 2025

      Under the Management of **, GM at In/Shape, 10th St West, Palmdale, the cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and staff response continue to deteriorate. There are no longer cleaning stations, paper towels and cleaning solutions are empty, and many machines are out of service or partially disabled. The staff is non responsive - except for a cleaning lady who appears to be the only working person. This could be a good gym - but you need a staff that cares.

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      PriceRefunds & PayoutsTransparencyFollow-Through

      Reviewed Jan. 10, 2025

      InShape Fitness has not followed through with their commitment to improving Cal Family Fitness, quite the contrary. They do not support members and their updated equipment is a joke. The answer I received when I could not register for a class because they took away spin bikes and there are only 19 bikes was to pay more money and I could reserve a week ahead of time. That is unethical and just wrong. We have been a member at Cal Family Fitness/InShape for over 25 years. Is this how you treat your loyal members! We maintained our membership through Covid and supported the club. How can I justify paying for a membership when I cannot take the one class I adore! Shelly’s Saturday morning class is the best! But it’s “full” on Thursday morning because the club got rid of bikes before they could replace them! SUCH poor planning.

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      In-Shape Health Clubs author review by Joey Thurman

      The first In-Shape Health Club opened in 1981 in Stockton, California. The chain of fitness facilities now includes more than 70 other locations throughout California. The company prides itself on creating a community where people can exercise and work towards a healthier lifestyle.

      • Classes: In-Shape clubs offer an extensive variety of group fitness classes to help members get in shape and build a community. Classes include aerobics, yoga, strength training, martial arts and more.

      • 29-Minute Circuit®: Many In-Shape locations have 29-Minute Circuit® studios which include 13 stations. Members proceed through the stations to get both a cardio workout and resistance training.

      • Special offers: New clients can look for seasonal discounts on the In-Shape website. Offers may include free enrollment, discounted membership, deals on personal training or other free or discounted services.

      • Personal training: In-Shape offers personal training for clients looking for one-on-one fitness training and advice. New clients can sign up for a free personal training session through the FitStart Program.

      • Free childcare: Members who put their children on their membership can use In-Shape’s free childcare for up to two hours when the parent or guardian is using the In-Shape facilities. Free childcare is available for children between six months and 12 years old.

      by Joey Thurman Fitness and Nutrition Advisor

      Joey Thurman is a nationally recognized and spin certified health, fitness, nutrition expert and television host He is the author of "365 Health and Fitness Hacks That Could Save Your Life." His work has been featured in publications such as Men’s Health, U.S. News and World Report, NPR, People Magazine, Shape, NY Post, Fitness Magazine, ‪Women's Health and many more.

      In-Shape Health Clubs Company Information

      Company Name:
      In-Shape Health Clubs
      Company Type:
      Private
      Year Founded:
      1981
      Formerly Named:
      In-Shape Health Clubs
      Address:
      6 S El Dorado Street, Suite 600
      City:
      Stockton
      State/Province:
      CA
      Postal Code:
      95202
      Country:
      United States
      Fax:
      (209) 472-2235
      Website:
      www.inshapeclubs.com