If not now, when?
Body positive gym in East Sacramento Strong looks like every body.
A small strength studio on 57th Street where classes top out at six people, every move has an option that works for you, and nobody cares what you look like when you walk in.
One spot has your name on it.
Come as you are.
A gym that meets you where you are
You do not have to lose weight, get fit or look a certain way before you belong here.
The program is about body longevity: getting stronger, moving better, sleeping better and adding healthy, realistic habits to the life you already have. Progress is measured in what you can do, and it is celebrated loudly.
It looks like a small studio from 57th Street. Inside there are weights, open floor, a squat rack, Jungle Gym suspension straps, a climbing wall, a living plant wall and an outdoor turf area under the canopy.
Count them.
Six spots. One coach.
Nobody hides in the back row here. In-person classes are capped at six people, matched by fitness level and goals.
Your coach watches your form, knows about your knee, and gives you the high or low impact version of every movement. That is what small means.
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Pick your way in.
Three ways to train
Each one comes with regular fitness assessments and a balanced plan of strength, cardio and flexibility.
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Most popular
Small Group Training
Coached strength, mobility and cardio classes with never more than six people. Before work, at lunch, after work and Saturday mornings.
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One on one
Personal Training
Personalized programs for maximum accountability, flexible scheduling and faster results. Your coach, your plan, your pace.
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Food, sorted
Nutrition Support
Support from a program written by a registered dietitian. Whole foods, no fad diets, one habit at a time.
Small outside. Big inside.
Walk through the studio
About a thousand square feet in the heart of East Sacramento, packed with everything you will use.
The front roomWhere everyone catches up before class. 
The floorOpen space, mats and mirrors for warm-ups and circuits. 
The rigTRX straps and a bench for strength stations. 
The weightsDumbbells and kettlebells from light to heavy. 
The climbing wallYes, really. Ask about it. The plant wallA little green for cool-downs and stretching. 
The turfOutdoor training under the canopy and the butterfly mural.
Meg “Mad Dog” White
Your coach is also the owner
Meg fell in love with fitness training in college, working as a personal trainer at a local racquet club. In 2011 she opened her own studio, which grew into Action Fitness Community.
She is a certified personal trainer and a body positive activist with more than 15 years in the fitness industry. Her programs are built for body longevity, in a fun and inviting space that is safe and enjoyable for all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels.
- Certified personal trainer
- 15+ years in fitness
- Own studio since 2011
- Body positive activist
Don't take our word for it.
Heard around the studio
Real words from members, straight from their Google reviews.
This gym may look inconspicuous from the outside, but it truly has everything—weights, floor space, outdoor turf, and even a rock climbing wall! I joined the core/cardio class yesterday and it was both fun and challenging. The group energy was fantastic, and it really felt like a tight-knit community—definitely putting meaning to the name Action Fitness Community! I'd absolutely love to come back for more.
Michelle BuaGoogle review She spends special attention to your specific needs, if you are a studette or older client and need more care.....she has you covered.
Steve and Andrea NowakGoogle review I've recently started the 21 day challenge and I really enjoy the work outs and I feel amazing after each session. Strong support group and Great atmosphere. Thank you Meg!
GigiGoogle review
Before work? After? Saturday?
Classes that fit a real week
Registration is required for every class, which keeps groups small. Times shift with the seasons, so we confirm yours when you book.
Before work
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 AM.
Lunch and evening
Tuesday and Thursday at 12 PM, and Wednesday at 5:30 PM.
Saturday
Strength and cardio at 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
Strong together.
More than a workout. A crew.
Charity workouts, fun runs through East Sac, Spartan races, kayak days at Lake Natoma and a donation based Self Care Fair. Show up once and you are part of it.
Totally normal.
Nervous? Good. Read this.
Most people who walk in here have the same four questions.
Do I need to get in shape before I start?
No. The program is designed for any age, size and fitness level. Every movement has a high-impact and a low-impact option, and modifications are always available.
I have never belonged to a gym. Will I feel out of place?
Action Fitness is a body positive fitness community for all levels. Classes are capped at six people and matched by fitness level, so you train with people working on the same things you are.
Where do I park?
The studio is at 704 57th Street in East Sacramento, close to Howe Avenue, J Street and Highway 50, with plenty of parking.
What happens at my Free Session?
You pick a time, meet your coach, talk through your goals and any injuries, and train at your own level. There is no cost and no commitment.
Your move.
Your first session is on us
Pick what you are curious about, choose a time, and come meet the crew at 704 57th Street.