Bay Club El Segundo - El Segundo, California

Johnny Novo

When it comes to Gyms in the South Bay, Bay Club El Segundo is top 2 and it's not 2. I write this to you, my dear reader, dripping in sweat on the spin bike near the Racquetball courts trying to lean out as much as possible before I leave for this Mexico trip tomorrow.

I don't even know where to start with this review to be honest. So much to cover. It has been a staple of the community since it was the Sports Connect (or Sports Erect as the locals called it hehehe), then when it was Spectrum, and now Bay Club.

I have been a fixture in here ever since the Spectrum days (2005ish) when I was cooking other 9 year olds at the School of Skillz camp that was running in the Clipper Gym, as the Clippers used to practice here.

Summers in here used to be like a low budget all star game as there were 2 full indoor basketball courts. I've seen Derek Fisher, James Harden, Lisa Leslie, Andrew Bynum, Klay Thompson, Timofey Mozgov, Devin Fleming, all cook in here over the years, among many others.

When Bay Club took ownership and removed one half of the basketball courts, they removed a piece of my soul with it. But that's okay, all good things must come to an end and there is beauty in that.

When I lost the basketball bug my junior year of high school (due to getting cut from the basketball team haha) I coped by picking up the weights. The weight room in here is idyllic as there are plenty of bench presses, squat racks, machines, dumbbells, pull up bars, open spaces, etc. Seldom have I ever had to wait for a bench press in here, which is a luxury I didn't understand in my youth. That was a rude awakening when I got to college.

Once I realized that girls really don't care about how your body looks as long as you are in decent shape, my passion for picking up weights and putting them down withered. I signed up for a half ironman because I figured I'm in the gym all this time, may as well put it towards some sort of end goal.

I then did my 4 month crash course in ironman training in Bay Club, rotating from the olympic sized pool, to the spin bike, to the treadmill for 6 days a week. It was hell, but it was my chosen form of hell and I felt like a world champion when I completed that half ironman.

All this to say, this place has seen this young chimp become a full grown gorilla and has been there for me through all 3 phases of my workout journey. What more could I possibly ask for in a gym?

Oh you thought I was going to end this review without shouting out my boy Ray, who has been holding it down at the front desk for YEARS? Well think again, my dear reader. Ray used to have to kick us out of the gym when closing time came as we’d be begging “Please Ray it’s next basket wins just one more basket” as he would stand there and begrudgingly oblige. Ray is honestly the best employee I could ever imagine, nothing gets by Ray. You wanna sneak a homie in when Ray isn't looking? GOOD LUCK. Best to just come back on another day I promise, we never got by Ray. Y'all need to pay Ray more, man I love Ray.

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Elena Radovskaya

I am keeping the membership in this club mainly because of the pool. But availability to the pool became very complicated. Despite of having the kids pool they train the children in the adults pool reserving 3 lanes from 5 in the most popular hours, so I almost never can get there and it’s very disappointing. I love the club, it has all kinds of machines and group classes, great relaxation zone with massage chairs. But please make the pool available to adults too. Thank you.
PS: Response of the club is ridiculous - they offer to use the pool on Wednesdays, but I want to use it daily as it was expected while becoming the club member

Zolleka Smith

My first impression was beautiful and friendly work out bay club El Segundo
Yes . I got a chance to work out and sweat a little.. i was invited by my soul sister Ms Eristine Crews she is a member of bay club El Segundo..
And she absolutely loves working out and staying in shape.. yes i will be back i definitely highly recommended joining the club or get a pass and check ✔ the club out.. good luck ?
Love peachy

Cherine H

I've been going to the Bay club on and off for the past eleven years, every time I'm back to LA I end up signing up again. There aren't too many options in the area for private gyms, I really wish the members from the Howard Hughes did not merge to this location, because they tend to not clean up after themselves and some talk loud on the phone while working out, but seems like they're not staying for too long after their contracts end. I'm excited about the new renovation, the facility looks much better now.

They have a good variety of classes, the instructors are knowledgeable, yoga practice is very good similar to Yoga Loft, they have private Pilates and regular Pilates classes that are amazing to tone up. I enjoy my late night workout and equipment. There is a program of activities that change during the year such as conducting sound bath sessions.
The management are nice and professional when I contact them of issues.

Cafe and food menu is fresh with healthy choices and pleasant service

The only concern is that the jaccuzi needs to be drained more often with more members using it .. or at least filter foam in the ladies spa.
I'll update my review if this issue is fixed as I hope it does!

Andy K

Really great customer service, Thomas helped get us signed up really quickly. The gym is kept very clean and has a great atmosphere. There are actually a lot of amenities that come with your membership!

Jerry Chien

非產有規模，大人小孩都可以活動。器材多，且間距適當。而且，清潔工作似乎滿到位的。
2nd experience was not as good as the first one. Weekday afterwork hours, air condition temp setup was inappropriate . Very bad smell not only in the locker room, but also around the workout space.

Caroline Caroline

Great place. The coffee restaurant is super good. I had a 2/2/2 pancakes were GF and delicious. Free coffee until 11am. Gym size is huge, super clean. You can find everything you want. Pretty cool basket ball court too. This place gave me motivation to work out.

nora nora

Joined this location Bay Club less than a month ago and enjoying mostly the pool classes and spa so far . Tried a Zumba class this morning after Ms. Karla V. sub on a Friday aqua cardio class and fell in love with her energy, music and choreography! This morning being my first Zumba class I was happily tired and my quads burning from Karla’s class. I can see all her students loved her vibes! Thank you Karla!! Hope to attend more of your classes and get healthy!!! ?