California Fitness & Yoga Thảo Điền Pearl - Gym in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Long time no visit California Fitness , Thao Dien . I have to say, the new lay out and machines are super Lucy the membership manager , has been super supportive throughout the last 5 years . Always helping my and my friends The equipment is great , good upgraded cross fit equipment. I was particularly impressed by the new rowing machines … brand new concept2. Seems to be meticulously clean too!

I am writing this review to share my highly disappointing experience at California Fitness & Yoga Thao Dien. There are major issues with their sales tactics, customer service, and gym environment that potential members should be aware of. 1. Untrustworthy Sales Staff (Avoid Sale "Anne") The sales process here is incredibly dishonest. I dealt with a sales representative named Anne, who proved to be completely untrustworthy. She sold me a membership package that was significantly more expensive than the prices available online. To make matters worse, the staff constantly pester and push you to buy upgrades or extend your contract, even when your current package is nowhere near expiring. The aggressive upselling is exhausting and unprofessional. 2. Overcrowded and Cramped Layout The gym floor is poorly designed. The workout machines and equipment are placed way too close to each other. It feels cramped, lacks personal space, and makes moving around between sets very inconvenient. 3. Terrible Ventilation and Temperature Control The workout environment is highly uncomfortable. The temperature inside the gym is always way too hot, and the ventilation is terrible. When you are working out hard, you need a cool, well-ventilated space, but this branch feels suffocating and stuffy.

I have been a member for about 13 years and originally joined in District 4. They closed the gym several years ago and pushed us into the gym at Thao Dien Pearl. At the beginning, the gym was great with suitable equipment to match the membership. In the past year, it seems they are offering discounted pricing and selling more memberships than the facility supports. It is difficult to get machines to work out on which is made worse by the number of people sitting on the equipment reading their phones. Additionally, the guests bring their gym bags and leave them all over the floor which makes trip hazards. Management makes no attempts to enforce their rules and don't seem to care that the guest experience is getting worse by the day. The trainers act like they are the customers and are very rude both in the gym and the locker room. When my current membership expires, I will not renew. Elite Fitness is more expensive but seem to value the relationship with their members. There are many people who would prefer to pay more to have a satisfactory workout in a safe gym that isn't an extension of other people's hangout places. I'll never understand why the people don't go sit in a chair if they want to look at their phone. Why block machines that others are waiting to use because of the massive crowds of people. To the management team, you may be experiencing short term revenue gains, but in the long term, you will lose more than you gained.

I've been working out here for years. The gym itself is great, and the staff are always friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, since the renovation, the atmosphere has changed. The new crowd feels full of wannabe influencers rather than people who are here to train. During busy hours, you'll often see people sitting on machines for long periods, scrolling through TikTok or filming themselves, while refusing to let others work in between sets—even when they're barely using the equipment. It's disappointing because the gym used to have a great community spirit. A few selfish behaviors can really ruin the atmosphere for everyone else.

I was very disappointed with my experience here. The yoga room has no air conditioning and no proper ventilation. With glass walls and doors trapping the heat, the room becomes extremely hot and stuffy — especially in Saigon’s 36°C weather. It feels difficult to breathe during class, which makes it uncomfortable and concerning for health and safety. Yoga is supposed to improve wellbeing, but under these conditions it feels like the environment is doing the opposite. I strongly recommend the management improve ventilation or install proper air conditioning for the safety and comfort of customers.