Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Gyms
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
100%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.92★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.
From 1,398 Google reviews of 10 top-rated gyms nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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HOTWORX - Modesto, CA - OrangeburgHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Group lessons”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%71Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.91
HOTWORX - Modesto, CA - OrangeburgHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Group lessons”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%71Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.91Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Group lessons” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about group lessons
jeanette1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★
HOTWORX - Modesto, CA - OrangeburgJordyn was very helpful with my sign in into hotworks. Also answer every question for the elite program!!!
Reasonable priceGroup lessons
Heather3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
HOTWORX - Modesto, CA - OrangeburgJordyn made my first class experience great! Gave easy to follow instructions and helped me sign up
Great priceGroup lessons
Sabrina4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
HOTWORX - Modesto, CA - OrangeburgMakena was amazing very informative and explained everything! I loved it, def recommend !!!
Reasonable priceGroup lessons
Krystal2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
HOTWORX - Modesto, CA - OrangeburgGreat explanation about everything very clean place and feels very comfortable. Thank you Jordyn!
Great priceGroup lessons
Rachelle5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★
HOTWORX - Modesto, CA - OrangeburgLove it here! Janessa is very helpful! She got me all set up with my yoga mat and towel.
Reasonable priceGroup lessons
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of gyms).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  F45 Training Modesto EastModesto, CA | B 74How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%95+47.5Reliability 21%85+18.2Momentum 11%30+3.4Track record 10%15+1.5Accountability 7%40+2.9Experts Score= 74Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––DFC | 5.00 | — |
| 2 | HOTWORX - Modesto, CA - OrangeburgModesto, CA | B 71How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%85+37.2Reliability 19%95+17.8Value 13%75+9.4Momentum 10%15+1.5Track record 9%25+2.2Accountability 6%40+2.5Experts Score= 71Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–BFDC | 4.98 | — |
| 3 |  Get Fit ModestoModesto, CA | B 67How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%65+32.5Reliability 21%55+11.8Momentum 11%75+8.6Track record 10%95+9.5Accountability 7%65+4.6Experts Score= 67Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––BAB | 4.96 | — |
| 4 |  Core FitnessModesto, CA | B 61How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%55+27.5Reliability 21%45+9.6Momentum 11%85+9.7Track record 10%75+7.5Accountability 7%90+6.4Experts Score= 61Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CC––ABA | 4.94 | — |
| 5 |  The FiTness SpaModesto, CA | C 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%75+32.8Reliability 19%75+14.1Value 13%25+3.1Momentum 10%45+4.5Track record 9%35+3.1Accountability 6%25+1.6Experts Score= 59Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–DCDD | 4.98 | — |
| 6 |  Enclave Training ClubModesto, CA | C 55How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 39%35+13.6Reliability 17%65+10.8Craft & service 22%75+16.7Momentum 9%65+5.8Track record 8%45+3.5Accountability 6%90+5Experts Score= 55Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DBB–BCA | 4.95 | — |
| 7 |  The Camp Transformation CenterModesto, CA | C 46How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%45+22.5Reliability 21%35+7.5Momentum 11%55+6.3Track record 10%85+8.5Accountability 7%15+1.1Experts Score= 46Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CD––CAF | 4.86 | — |
| 8 |  Evolve FitnessModesto, CA | D 38How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%25+12.5Reliability 21%25+5.4Momentum 11%95+10.9Track record 10%55+5.5Accountability 7%55+3.9Experts Score= 38Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DD––ACC | 4.87 | — |
| 9 |  Orangetheory FitnessModesto, CA | F 18How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 39%5+1.9Reliability 17%5+0.8Craft & service 22%25+5.6Momentum 9%5+0.4Track record 8%65+5.1Accountability 6%75+4.2Experts Score= 18Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade F: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | FFD–FBB | 4.80 | — |
| 10 |  Club Pilates ModestoModesto, CA | F 15How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%15+7.5Reliability 21%15+3.2Momentum 11%30+3.4Track record 10%5+0.5Accountability 7%5+0.4Experts Score= 15Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade F: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | FF––DFF | 4.82 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Great price · 58%
Reasonable · 39%
Overpriced · 0%
Not sure · 3%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.