Game Changer Fitness

I have been a member of Game changers for 2 ½ years! Even I can’t believe it. I belonged to a gym that was «self-​directed» and that translated to on Thursday afternoon realizing I had not been there all week. I would do a circuit on the machines and thought that I had fulfilled my exercise quota for the week. Then I found Game Changers! I could walk to class. The music kept me going. Then I found new friends and things began to change for me. I lost weight. I gained strength. AND I STILL LOVE IT! I can’t say enough about Jen, the owner. She will motivate you, keep you coming, laugh with you, guide and watch you. The classes are always changing so you don’t get bored. The space is big and we do outdoor stuff on nice days. Parking is easy for those of you who drive. (For those of us in the neighborhood, there’s a little cool down walk home afterwards). One last thing, I feel like Jen is here to stay and the gym is a great addition of the Temescal neighborhood!

GCF is such an awesome place to workout! Normally gyms and weight lifting classes intimidate me, but at GCF, the workouts are fun AND challenging, and the people are welcoming. I’ve gone to the HIIT and Bootcamp classes, and each week the workout is different and exciting. Jenn is great to work with, and takes her time to explain how to do the exercises correctly, which I appreciate. Some other gyms do not offer enough guidance and I feel like I might end up hurting myself! I found GCF through ClassPass, but I will purchase a separate block of classes, because 3x a month is not enough!
Don’t be nervous – if you are looking for a gym that has great workouts that are effective and challenging, as well as fun, this is the place to go!

Yep, Game Changer is the real deal !!! I have been training with Jenn for 3 ½ years. My health, fitness level and outlook on life as improved tremendously. The community is welcoming and the classes are always different and challenging. Of course you have to put in the work but the tools and classes are well thought out for you to reach your goals. There is something for everybody. Check it out …

I found GCF through Class Pass and it is certainly the best option around. The workouts are challenging but totally modifiable for how much you want to push yourself each time. There’s a different class format each day and variety in the exercises so you never actually get bored. There are clearly groups of regulars that know each other very well but the community overall is very friendly and you don’t feel like an outsider when you first show up. Jenn is very welcoming and makes a point to check on the newbies to make sure that you are doing the exercises with proper form. Plus there is ample parking, which makes going to exercise that much easier.

This is a great gym and both beginners and people who work out more often will enjoy the classes. The workouts are hard but they can easily be adjusted to fit your skill, ability or motivation levels. I absolutely recommend this gym. I’ve been coming here for over a year.

After all of this time I can’t say enough about Game Changer. It is the best gym. The variety of classes keeps me coming back, and the individual attention and follow ups make all the different. It is a great community and we have a ton of fun while sweating profusely.

I’ve been going to Game Changer on and off for the past two years, and I love it! I always feel welcome no matter what my schedule allows. Jenn is an amazing trainer and very welcoming. There is a great sense of community here with a local approach to working out. I had never done much with weights before working out here, and Jenn is great at teaching proper form to prevent injuries. If weights seem daunting, this is the place for you. Alternatively, Jenn will wokr with more advanced people as well. Each class can be modified for your particular level and comfort, and every day of the week is a little different to keep it fresh. Jenn is very encouraging as well, so if you need a kick in the butt on any given day or month, you’ll get it!

My boyfriend and I started working out at Gamer Changer 5 months ago and we love it so much that we go at 6am 3x a week and also to the 9am Saturday classes.
Each weekday has a different type of workout, and the movements for each work out change every month. This really keeps us on our toes, we don’t get board even though we attend a lot of classes.
Workouts are usually circuit style, tabata, and bootcamp style. One thing I really like, that helped me feel confident to start taking classes at Game Changer, is that the workouts are easily customizable to your fitness level, age, strength, etc. I had not worked out in a gym in years before I came to Game Changer and I was pretty intimidated about starting right up with a bootcamp-​style class, but I was able to go at my own pace and I felt totally comfortable. My fitness, particularly my strength, has really improved since starting at Game Changer, and the workouts are still challenging because I can use heavier weights, move faster, etc.
Jen is incredibly knowledgable and I always feel completely safe following her instruction and the workouts she designs. She is also fun and sweet but pushes me to work hard. The atmosphere at Game Change is always fun and upbeat just like Jen. The people are great, helpful and welcoming to new-​comers.
I live in walking distance of the gym and I never want to move so I can alway workout here!

I have been working out with Jenn and GCF for almost two months and I LOVE it. I had a personal training session with Jenn first, and I think it really helped me get used to the gym and the exercises before jumping into the group classes. Also, Jenn already knew me when I started showing up at group classes. I used to be a cross country runner and swimmer, never being very comfortable with weights, and now, thanks to Jenn and everyone else, I feel much more confident with weight training.
A really good mix of weights and cardio, lots of friendly people! Also, there are deals for new clients that make it really easy to try it out. I feel a lot stronger and much more motivated to exercise! This is a great place.

Jenn is a fantastic high energy trainer who knows how to motivate you and push you through a hard workout every time. Sign up with her to get in great shape — you will be happy you did!

I’m really happy I found this gym. As a novice to working out, I was worried about being too out of shape to keep up with the classes. But every class allows you to move at your level (I definitely don’t have the stamina to do tons of reps yet, but it’s ok because I get stronger each time). People are friendly and introduce themselves, show you how to do the exercises, and even give you a fist bump for a job well done. There is no macho-​ness, but there’s lots of down to earth camraderie. And some days you get puppy kisses from Jenn’s sweet dog!
If you committ to going 3x/​week (and do your work at home improving your diet), you WILL see results. If you can spare an hour a day for your body, you can easily get up to 4−5x/week. Classes are a healthy mix of strength, balance, and cardio. I finished a work out tonight, and it occured to me just how many frickin squats I did over an hour. Join up. Your butt will thank you for it!

Jen is great and very knowledgable. I would easily give 5 stars, but you really need to LOVE dogs in order to work out here. She has 2 dogs that often impede the workout. Depending on their demeanor, you’re limited in the types of exercises you can do because it causes them to bark, etc. When the dogs are behaving and Jen doesn’t need to be so focused on them, it’s really a top notch workout.

I have been going to Game Changer Fitness for a little more than a year now, and at my age, (well over 40,) I am now able to do things with my body that I’ve never been able to do before in my life, especially with my upper body work. And I only attend once a week as I’m a long distance runnner. (Game Changer day is my crossfit day.)
The trainers there are also super positive and organize the classes in such a way that everyone there gets something out of it. Check it out! You’ll be glad you did.

I could tell that Jen is super passionate about her profession and the work she does. I attended only 3 classes and wasn’t sold on it– mainly because the classes were much larger than I anticipated and it was overwhelming. The community present was very much clicky and it was hard to infiltrate. Its a great location, but not one for someone just starting to get into the exercise scene.

Almost three years later and I’m still with GCF. Three Tough Mudders under my belt now with the help of Jen and my amazing GCF community, and everyday I’m still amazed at the strength, confidence, and adventurousness I’ve gained since that fateful «6 week trial» three years ago.

Absolutely love this place. Everyone involved is committed to creating a great positive atmosphere.
Facility is in a great safe location and has private parking.
Classes run about an hour and are before you know it.
Highly recommended for any level of fitness. You will be happy and satisfied with yourself at the end of the day.

This gym is awesome! The owner, Jennifer Lynch, has created a super fun environment to get your butt kicked in! I never thought I would be able to consistently make it to a 6am workout, but because I feel so good afterwards I don’t think twice about it now.
The workouts are efficient, functional, intense and fun! You can go at your own pace so there’s nothing intimidating about it. It’s a great community and everyone is there to help if you need it. I’ve seen some new muscles in a very short time!

I first met Jennifer at Downtown Oakland’s 24 Hour Fitness. She was a spin teacher that everyone loved. As a manager at that club, I grew accustomed to hearing the members go on and on about how wonderful Jen was.
Jen moved on to Game Changer Fitness, and I moved on to other things. I had a few months when I was able to try out her new gym, Game Changers, and LOVED IT! Unfortunately, I got a job in the city and between the commute, my work hours and not living in Oakland, I had to stop going.
I want to let everyone know that Jennifer is the most caring, nicest, encouraging, friendly and supportive personal trainer I have ever met. She is the meaning of awesome. She gives her clients aspiration and inspiration to become better people, inside and out.
If you are looking for a family, friends, a home away from home where you can work your ass off and feel good while doing it… look no further. Game Changers is the place to be.
Despite the fact, I personally cannot go… I still give it 5 stars because it deserves nothing less. Miss you Jen! I knew you were so much better than 24 Hour Fitness!

One of the best gyms I’ve trained at! Believe me, I’ve trained at quite a few. Initially you may become a bit overwhelmed, but once you’ve completed the workout, you will feel sooooooo proud of yourself!
Jennifer — the owner, has her unique style of blending crossfit workouts into bootcamp circuits. I honestly don’t think my body has been challenged in this manner… ever before! Not even with boxing classes. Bootcamp classes focuses on cardio and building lean muslce while the HIIT classes make you sweat!!! The body sculpt is also available for those who want a good low impact workout.
I love this place and I love my trainer. She’s great! Her dog Lela is adorably cute too!

I went to Game Changer to change my body. I wasn’t expecting that Jenn and the GC community would change my head.
I’ve tried all types of workouts. I was in decent, but not great, shape when I showed up at GC. I was training for a half and doing Dailey Method classes. Frankly, though, I felt like something was missing. I wanted and needed a more aggressive workout and to break through a plateau. And. I was struggling with some pretty heavy stuff in my life.
From my first class, GC felt like home. Everyone was supportive and motivating. Jenn creates an environment where the workouts are challenging (like, really freaking hard) but also fun. The music is awesome, the workouts change every class. I so look forward to that hour of my day. And when I fall off, I get a message from Jenn asking when I’m gonna come back.
While I may not have been as consistent as I want to… I am thrilled to be stronger and leaner. But the real benefit, the reason I would give a ten star review if I could, is that the hours I have spent at Game Changer have been a life line during a rough time. And the strength I’ve gained is as much mental as physical.
Thank you Jenn and every member of the GC community. Truly.