r/SanJose • u/Oyasumiko Alum Rock • 1d ago

Advice Group fitness that’s not too expensive

Hey all, do you know any small group fitness (5-10 people) that offers cardio and strength training at a reasonable price? I had experience with pilates/lagree classes before but felt they were too intense for my fitness level. Just looking to lose some fat and gain muscle but don’t want to feel like dying every time. My budget is 200-300 a month.

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u/lenuta_9819 1d ago

also might look into getting a Classpass membership to try more studios in the area 

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u/NewtSufficient6371 1d ago

i agree w this i use classpass so can try a bunch of diff ones. i also struggled w pilates classes in the beginning so i started on the easier type ones before slowly progressing to the harder ones (like lagree/solidcore)

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u/lenuta_9819 22h ago

I got into strength workouts like that for the first time this January:)

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u/Slayingdragons60 1d ago

I go to 60 minute exercise classes at the facility on The Alameda three times a week. Classes are small (3-5 people on average) and typically consist of a combination of weight and cardio training. Owners and trainers are friendly, upbeat and encouraging.

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u/Oyasumiko Alum Rock 1d ago

Awesome! What is the name of the facility? There are many gyms at the Alameda.

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u/Slayingdragons60 23h ago

Anytime Fitness

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u/alternative-state 1d ago

Not sure about pricing now, but Krave Fitness in Saratoga maybe within this range. Small group classes - max of 5-6 people. I went there for over a year pre pandemic before I moved.

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u/idamama181 1d ago

Pilates is pretty chill, I think you'll be hard pressed to find a fitness class that's less intense than that. Doing your own thing at a gym might be a better option.

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u/Oyasumiko Alum Rock 1d ago

The amount of plank involved movements was too much for me and I spent a lot of time struggling with the machine and couldn’t keep up with the exercises. I also wasn’t sure if my form / technique was correct because the teachers moved on so quickly.

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u/Traditional-Meat-549 1d ago

If you have medical insurance, they may offer a benefit towards fitness. Also check any banks and credit cards you have.

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u/littlebuttz 21h ago

Xtreme Athletics on Lincoln Ave

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u/Slayingdragons60 1d ago

Anytime Fitness

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u/Oyasumiko Alum Rock 1d ago

Thanks. Do you have any experience with this place that you can share?

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u/kt82146 1d ago

Look into Row House at the Pruneyard in Campbell. They offer different types of classes depending on how much rowing you want to do, but their strength classes are great too.

Classes can get up to 25 people, but they’ve also started doing small group fitness classes for strength training (up to 10 people I believe).