Dogtown Athletic

Dogtown strives to be more than just a gym--it's a community fitness/wellness center where all the coaches work to know and serve all the members. You are always welcome to try the different programs to find what works best for you.

I joined this gym a month ago after moving to West Oakland. One of my best decisions. The space is huge and well equipped for a variety of exercise routines. From HITT to CrossFit to Boxing, Dogtown Athletic has everything that I can ever imagine needing to do in a gym. The staff is super knowledgeable and always insist on proper form and weight scaling. Plus, the community has been tremendously supportive. Can't recommend this place enough to anyone who wants more from their gym.

Dogtown Athletic is an awesome gym. The owners and trainers really are working to build a supportive community. It isn't full of treadmills or stationary bikes for those who are looking to just do some cardio alone, but that isn't what I want out of a gym anyway. I have only done the boxing and crossfit, but both have been great.

Dogtown Athletic is an incredible gym with a wide offering to fit you at any level. They have HIIT, Crossfit, Boxing, and Open Gym. The instructors and trainers are welcoming and provide excellent advice and guidance. Class times are also convenient for mornings and evenings so you don't have much of an excuse to miss. Dogtown also has, and continues to build, a great community feel organizing Spartan Races, hikes, and other social get-togethers. This helps to keep you on track and accountable as well.

The facility itself is huge and open with some artificial turf, a boxing ring, and plenty of room for crossfit or bar workouts. Bathroom and showers are available, and they have plenty of cool gear if you want to rep it, too.

Highly recommend for everyone regardless of whether you're new, or a long time practitioner.

Dogtown has been a welcome change from the hamster wheel and stationary weight training choreography common to fitness facilities that dot the SF business day landscape. I enjoy the environment, staff and group workouts that make exercise seem much less like an extension of my workday. The metcon classes with Fabien are difficult at first and take alot out of you, but I feel great afterwards. As soon as my stomach settles. Once you get into a routine here it becomes an essential part of your physical and mental well being. And it's a great value! All you can handle.

Great location DogTown Athletics has a professional staff ranging from the trainers to the administration department. I see this organization being around for quite a while can't say enough. Good luck Downtown you have my support.

Robert Rodriguez
Northern California USA boxing President.

Used to come to this gym and do the Metcon classes when I lived in the area. Great instructors and challenging workouts. Definitely worth spending your time there is you're serious about being healthy and strong. Try it once, and you won't be disappointed.

Dan, Chris, Tony, Fabian, Matt, Matt and all the amazing people at Dogtown Athletic have changed my life. For years and years I've struggled with my weight, trying every athletic training program and diet under the sun. [P90x, insanity, Atkins, weight watchers, south beach, juice fasting, 24 hour fitness, biggest loser, etc.] I had some moderate success but nothing like I've experienced with Dogtown. In three months I have lost 25lbs. and beyond that I love how I feel. I crave going there and on days I miss I'm just not the same. The combination of metabolic conditioning and nutrition has created a new life pattern for me and for the first time ever I know the weight will stay off for good. I absolutely love the variety of classes, the extremely personalized attention and the emphasis on progress and growth.

No meathead knuckle draggers walking around staring at themselves in the mirrors. No uber culti vibe. No pretentious trendy programs. Just honest to goodness, hard working, visionary, patient, knowledgable people who make you feel at home and not judged. Aside from that, a fantastic community of patrons who all work hard, support one another and want what you want: a balanced, healthy, strong, enjoyable life. Don't wait any longer, get on over to Dogtown.

Awesome gym with fantastic trainers and a great community. This is not the kind of gym where you show up and use an elliptical for half an hour while staying anonymous. It is the kind of gym where you will work hard and get hella fit.

I've only been in a few times due to my schedule. But this place is the perfect gym. They have everything you could ever need. More gyms should be like this. And they have a ring! What else could you want??

Amazing gym with a community focused mission. There are a variety of classes and quality people to train with. Very welcoming.

I have never wanted to work out as much has I have here. Great support from every one and a small community feel. They make you work, but I am always smiling at the end of class. You ROCK!

What a cool place, a boxing ring, Crossfit, Bootcamp , and H.I.I.T.. one of the best gyms in Oakland.