Gold's Gym

Re: Looking for a gym near Rockridge for morning workouts
You can also check out Gold's on Grand Avenue. It is just off the 580E Grand Avenue freeway exit so it wouldn't take you any longer than going to Courthouse, I don't think. It opens at 5 am every weekday, 7 am on the weekends. I can't compare equipment to other gyms, but they seem to have quite a few aerobic machines and a large area of weight machines and then free weights. They have classes too, but the first one doesn't start until 6 am. trying to get in shape

Jazzercize

Another note for exercising parents who are into aerobics, Jazzercize on Jacuzzi St. (next to I-80) in Richmond/El Cerrito off Central exit is very good and provides daycare during some classes, which I think is free. Swimming is good too, but you'd need two adults, and I don't know how much exercise you'd get. They have family swims at the Richmond Plunge in Point Richmond.

Mariner Square Athletic Club

Montclair Fitness

Re: Looking for a gym near Rockridge for morning workouts
I was a member of Montclair Fitness for a few years and liked it for a while, but it depends on what you are looking for. There is no pool and there are no classes, and I got bored after a while with the same routine. It also seemed like a lot of money- for the same amount you can go to a gym that has those things (I think the Courthouse is about the same and is a lot bigger). The atmosphere at Montclair Fitness is very friendly and I never had to wait for machines, though I would go in the afternoon, so I'm not sure what mornings are like. I know it opens very early. You can do a free week there and check it out. The guy who owns it, David, is very friendly and knowledgeable.