A.R.E.A. 44 Fitness - Goleta, California

Iris C.

I've never been happier at a gym! Although the gym is on the smaller end, I never have trouble using the machine/platform I want. I've gone at all sorts of times (6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm), and it never gets too busy. Also, A.R.E.A. 44 Fitness is locally run and family-owned, which makes me feel good about where my money is going. The month-to-month contract with no annual fee is great, too. The owner, Chad, knows everybody's names and is genuinely interested in your fitness and your life! You won't get that at 90% of regular gyms. Sign up for a gym membership where the owner cares about you and the facility!

Pros:
- Great environment
- Family-owned
- Not busy
- Very clean
- Month-to-month contract w/ no annual fee
- Always being improved, often by member feedback

Cons:
- Limited hours (for now)
- No showers (yet!!)
- Can get hot inside on warm days

Danny R.

Great gym to workout, owner was very personable and sign-up was quick and easy. Plenty of equipment to use whether you want an indoor or outdoor workout. And plenty of parking in the shared lot. Recent upgrade on additional benches, strength training and cardio machines.

William E.

Nice lifting gym. Cool vibe. Lots of space. I bought a day pass using the QR code at the front desk in the evening.

Jeanette P.

This gym is amazing!! Any and every possible piece of equipment can be found in this gym. The owners are really great people who want to help you reach your goals what ever they be. This will be the last gym I ever join!!!!

Garrett G.

For a gym on the smaller side, Chad does a great job at making this place feel like your locally owned and homey gym. While the gym wasn’t for me (I prefer to swim as my primary workout), I can see this place succeeding. The extra rooms he’s building himself look promising and the outside courtyard has a lot of potential as well. I’d recommend giving this place a chance if you’re on the fence.

Jessica K.

Hands down our new favorite gym! We have pretty much been members at every gym in this area and have found that the smaller community of this gym is more in line with what motivates us best. We were tired of the big gyms that push how cheap their monthly rate is when it is obvious you get what you pay for. We disliked the overly bright, overly packed, waiting long periods of time for equipment, rude arrogant patrons who seem to have lost the fun camaraderie, gym etiquette, and common courtesy of working out with and around others. Chad has, and continues to
Create a community of people who support one another by creating a positive environment and offers continuous support and knowledge to further one’s growth, no matter what their level of Fitness is. I kinda hate writing this review because we want it to stay small and kinda of still unknown right now since it’s so new, but we can’t not share our enthusiasm. We are also really pumped to see the extended space he has been working on open up. It’s just gonna keep getting better! Do yourself a favor and check it out. Hopefully I’ll see you there!

Jennifer S. J.

Truly a local gym, very friendly people! There is plenty of equipment and great owners who really care. Love the suspension and kickboxing classes--great workouts! Goleta locals should check them out and join.

jimmy N.

Often closes earlier than posted operating hours, which are limited as it is - especially during weekends. Highly inconvenient during a workout to be told the place is closing an hour early. Better gyms out there that cost the same or less per month and have much better flexibility when it comes to *when* you want to fit a workout in.

Also, the equipment is pretty lackluster and worn-out.