There’s no need to wait for New Year’s to start your fitness journey. Whether into weight lifting, pilates, yoga, swimming laps or pickleball, these Marin gyms have what you need to get moving. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is the Club Evexia (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Gym picks see below.
Our 2024 Fitness & Sports category sponsor is Club Evexia. View the rest of the Fitness & Sports category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central and Northern Marin.
Southern | Central | Northern
Southern Marin
Club Evexia
Mill Valley
Evexia comes from the Greek word for “wellness” channeling the focus of this Southern Marin 21 and over fitness center. Club Evexia Fitness and Wellness aims to help their members achieve the optimal balance of fitness and wellness while creating a welcoming, health-conscious community. Try their multitude of workout options from indoor and outdoor group cycle classes, TRX and kettlebell, state-of-the-art equipment, yoga, mat pilates, nutrition, meditation and so much more.
100 Shoreline Hwy Suite 100, Bldg A, Mill Valley, 415.729.0046
The Club at Harbor Point
Mill Valley
Founded in the late 1960s, The Club at Harbor Point offers a resort-like environment in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy the waterfront view from their fitness center, pool and tennis courts. Whether you want to work out in one of their three fitness rooms outfitted with the newest cardiovascular and strength equipment, start work with a personal trainer, or choose from a variety of group fitness classes like yoga, pilates, tai chi and there is something for every level and interest of fitness.
475 E Strawberry Dr., Mill Valley, 415.383.3448
The Yard at Tam Junction
Mill Valley
The Yard at Tam Junction is weight training without the wait – when you “Go Yard,” you’re reserving exclusive hourly access to their workout pods equipped with your very own rack, plates and bench. From small group classes to Marin’s best independent personal trainers, the Yard is accessible to all fitness levels and works with clients to achieve their goals. The Yard experience is all around high quality, with all the other kettlebells and whistles you’d hope for!
215 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.212.8739
Central Marin
Bay Club Marin – Corte Madera
Corte Madera
With its 60,000 square feet of state-of-the-art fitness equipment, recreation space, and hospitality amenities, Bay Club Marin has everything you need for a daily workout. Its central location right off the 101 makes it an easy stop whether you’re commuting to the city, between errands, or looking for a quick sweat before dinner.
220 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, 415.945.3000
F45 Training
Corte Madera
With locations worldwide, F45 is the fastest-growing functional training community. F stands for Function Training, and 45 is the total time for each intense, effective, and fun workout. Functional training is a mix of circuit and HIIT-style exercises that unify the muscle groups of the body to help you feel and perform better in life.
1508 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera, 415.800.2066
FITLAB Strong
Fairfax
FITLAB Strong was born in late 2022, out of a deep seated passion for empowering community and changing lives through fitness. Offering 70 large group classes a week, including Les Mills formats, TRX, indoor cycle, yoga and more, there’s something for everyone.
711 Center Blvd., Fairfax, 415.785.3026
Fitness SF
Corte Madera
FitnessSF Corte Madera offers a welcoming and supportive health club environment. The facility is outfitted with all the equipment, machinery, and weights, necessary to reach your fitness goals and enjoy amenities like spotless locker rooms, showers, E.O. Products, member parking and bike parking.
10 Fifer Ave., Corte Madera, 415. 348.6377
Five Points Fitness
Corte Madera and Novato
Five Points Fitness focuses its workouts around the five core values of strength, flexibility, nutrition, stability, and endurance. They offer group classes, personal training, small group training, yoga, pilates, and team training at both their Corte Madera and Novato locations. The wide variety of equipment, exercise opportunities, and the supportive environment makes Five Points Fitness a great partner in every individual fitness journey.
5651 Paradise Dr., Corte Madera, 415.927.9494
Heather Leigh Fit for Life
San Rafael
Heather Leigh is a holistic trainer who focuses on multidimensional fitness from strength training to yoga. She’s led retreats around the world in both of these disciplines and now hosts these classes in her studio alongside pilates, HIIT and more. Heather works with clients to improve their bodies and minds, connecting their physical health to their spirituality.
777 Grand Ave Suite 104B, San Rafael, 415.235.8747
Skaar Fitness
Larkspur
Skaar Fitness’ motto is “Work hard, train hard, play hard” and they’re here to help you reach those three goals. Their workouts might be a high-energy challenge that goes beyond what’s typically offered, but the results can’t be denied. If you’re looking to truly revitalize your body (or want to chase that elusive six-pack), this is the place for you.
1106 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 415.847.6861
TJ’s Gym
Corte Madera
TJ’s Gym pays attention to the combination of the physical and mental/emotional aspects of life to help people reach their fitness goals with a science-backed exercise program, lifestyle and nutrition choices, and a supportive community. TJ’s offers personal training, group classes, nutrition consultation, goal-setting plans, injury rehab assistance and more.
118 Corte Madera Ave., Corte Madera, 415.215.1253
Northern Marin
Bay Club Marin — Rolling Hills
Novato
At the Rolling Hills Club, their goal is to create a fun and friendly environment for community members to come together and share their healthy lifestyles. Choose from a variety of fitness classes like yoga, pilates, dance, cycling, and more. The facility has two pools where members can enjoy lap swimming, swim teams or private lessons. Tennis courts offer clinics, leagues, private lessons and the popular pickleball.
351 San Andreas Dr., Novato, 415.897.2185
Best of the County Fitness & Sports Sponsor
Club Evexia
Club Evexia is a luxury fitness, wellness and social club in Southern Marin. Set on the water overlooking beautiful Richardson Bay, the club offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment, over 70 group classes a week and amazing social gatherings and events that promote connection and community.
What makes Club Evexia so unique?
So many things set Club Evexia apart from other clubs. The world-class setting, the friendly staff, the fully engaged owner operators, the attention to detail and cleanliness, the best equipment, the best trainers and instructors and the only club that is 21 and over with a membership cap.
What do members love most about Club Evexia?
You just have to look at our over 70 Five Star reviews on Google to realize all the things members love about Club Evexia. The energy, the vibe, the community, the staff, the views, the connections they make, the lack of crowds, the classes and the instructors.
Club Evexia | Mill Valley | 415.729.0046 | ClubEvexia.com
