Recreational Sports Facility - Berkeley (CA)

4 /5 Manthan Shah: Some of the machines are a little rundown/broken, but overall this place is great! Yes, it can get packed, but you just have to deal with it and keep going. Generally, you can get all the workouts you need to get done right there, and theyve got a pool and a track nearby for your cardio work (the pool is very good for sure; havent tried out the track). I know they also do offer fitness classes. Its a shame I havent tried those yet; I know for a fact that some of them would benefit me a lot. I dont think they have any personal trainers, or if they do, I havent seen any. Also, people here are generally very nice and helpful! Im a runner, so I dont go here much, but Ive made friends with many of the regular gymgoers here. Ive had situations where I needed some help with my form or I struggled with bench press, and someone was always there to show me how to do things right. Im going to miss this place when Im done.

3 /5 Alok Thakrar: The RSF is quite crowded at all times, and in comparison to other UC universities of smaller or comparable sizes is much more cramped and less sprawling. If you pick your hours strategically, however, you can avoid the rush pretty easily.

3 /5 Zen JM: I really wanna love this gym but here are the downsides I can’t get over that overshadow any positives for me: The sanitizing wipes smell like sour vomit and make the building smell worse than it would without them. There is very little air circulation. I’m not sure what’s going on with the A/C or fans but the air is stale and musty because of it as well as being hot and muggy in most spaces. It gets super crowded during after-work hours and on the weekends. It just doesn’t make you feel like it’s part of an internationally renowned public university. More like a neglected community college space.

5 /5 Larry T: Good pickup, my first game here a kid tried to fight our team. 10/10, very competitive. Gym is ok.

5 /5 Berkss Casp: For all the whiny pansies that think nice gyms make nice bodies, go elsewhere. For those who paid to earn it, got certified, and took matters into their own hands? Well, this place doesnt dissapoint. Love it or hate it. I love it.