I'm having really great time at Birch and Iron! the monthly membership is a great value with the 1/month personal training sessions. it's clean and cozy, the music isn't too loud, i feel zero judgement towards my unshaven legs, there are never men there making noises (sometimes I bring my boyfriend but he's polite). would love showers and a japantown location but happy to support it as is!
About Birch & Iron Fitness
Birch & Iron Fitness is a welcoming fitness center that focuses on body positive training. Led by Evelyn, the gym offers personalized workout plans tailored to individual fitness goals, ensuring each session is both challenging and enjoyable. Evelyn's knowledgeable instruction is complemented by her compassionate and motivating approach, making clients feel respected and valued. The gym is clean and well-equipped, providing a safe space to work on strength, flexibility, and overall health. Many clients have experienced significant improvements in their fitness and well-being, with some noting transformations in posture and movement. The supportive environment at Birch & Iron Fitness inspires individuals to push beyond their limits and achieve their best.
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So incredibly grateful for Evelyn, Jaz and everyone at Birch and Iron. Like many others, toxic gym culture left me feeling like gyms were not made for me but THIS gym feels like home. Accessible, open, authentic, affirming, welcoming. Slowly finding my way back to moving my body in ways that doesn't feel like punishment and not sure I would be on this journey at all without Birch and Iron.
I just had my initial consultation today and wanted to highlight a few things that have stood out to me through this whole process —
1. The gym is truly built and centered around providing a safe and accessible for people of ALL bodies to show up, engage, and grow physically
2. Evelyn is a phenomenal owner, and that was made evident by both the staff that were there today (Simon, who did my consultation. As well as the other trainer whose name I unfortunately did not catch) as well as the facility itself. In addition to that, Evelyn was also highly communicative with me on their Instagram and was more than willing to answer any/all questions to make sure I had all… read full review
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Good to know
- 1:1 sessions available
- online classes
- on-site services
- wheelchair accessible
- accepts credit cards
- women-owned
- bike parking
Location
1525 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
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