Jason nailed it in his 5 star review, so I'm going to sound redundant, but it is important to get a…read morevariety of voices. Linda is laser sharp at analyzing your physical condition and goals, and crafting and implementing compatible exercise plans. She is incredibly professional and well educated, but also seems to have that rare touch - a natural as a professional trainer. She will get you to push much harder than you would on your own, perfect your form during every exercise, and develop core muscles that you never knew you had. (I see now that my prior experiences with "trainers" were absurdly simplistic and cookbook by comparison.) Very highly recommended.

Thank goodness for Linda! If you are looking for an amazing trainer who will effectively whip you…read moreinto shape, whether it be for you to lose fat and/or get strong, your search will end here. Hands down, Linda is THE BEST trainer I have ever worked with in all of Northern California! I've worked with other trainers before, and have even participated at Crossfit, but what makes her different from any other trainer is that 1) She genuinely cares about her clients and their fitness goals, and 2) She makes SURE that you are able to get the best workouts, with the right amount of intensity (and it varies with each person), SAFELY. She knows what she's doing as your trainer, even when you don't. Because of her, I not only reached my fitness goals, I went beyond them. Thank you Linda!!

Beware of the Exercise Coach, in San Ramon. Avoid getting scammed…read more At this place, the priority is getting your money, then making it nearly impossible, to make appointments, to come in for the promised services. You are told to make an appointment, online, Most of the time, the online system is not working. Next you are told, they have no control over the online scheduling, system. Then you are told to phone, to make an appt, however, usually, no one answers the phone. After becoming totally fed up, and complaining . They offered us a refund, of our unused payment. We are still waiting. The overall feeling, shown by the manager/owner, is one of total indifference, and disregard, towards the customer. If you are considering the Exercise Coach, stay away, and go someplace else. We wish we had.

I joined The Exercise Coach in San Ramon about 5 months ago, and the results have been fantastic. I…read morefeel noticeably stronger and much more in control of my overall fitness. When I was younger, I was a runner and belonged to a mainstream fitness club, but the level of personal attention I get here during my two weekly workouts far exceeds anything I've experienced in the past. The trainers are incredibly supportive, attentive, and genuinely invested in your progress. Scheduling sessions through the app is very easy, and even during a short period when the app was glitchy (which has since been fixed), I had no trouble booking appointments via text. If you're looking for efficient, personalized workouts with a great team, I highly recommend The Exercise Coach in San Ramon.

I have been going to ATP Fitness for 7 mos and just love it. Before joining ATP fitness, I have…read morehardly exercised, was out of shape and never kept a check on my diet. I have neck/lower back issues as well. I was looking for a nice and quiet gym with good personal trainers who understand my fitness level, health and put me on a fitness routine based on my needs and goals. That's when I found ATP fitness and reached out to the owner Baron. He guided me very well and assigned Nick as my trainer. Nick is a fantastic personal trainer who is not only highly knowledgeable about workout routines but also with diet/ nutrition. He is very kind, patient, thorough and really cares about his clients. He makes fitness enjoyable and creates a positive and motivating workout environment. He focuses on proper form and ensures that I exercise safely and effectively. He tailors the workouts to fit my specific goals and fitness level. He also put me on a diet plan suited to my dietary needs (vegetarian) with the goal to reduce weight, lose body fat and start building muscle mass. He gives constant feedback on my progress and reviews the workout plan frequently to ensure that I am on track. He helped me with my workouts during my travel using training videos and ensured I didn't have a long break. I am seeing drastic improvement in my fitness level and have dropped quite a few sizes! This gym is like a second home to me and I highly recommend it! It has a great atmosphere where it feels welcoming and motivating, suitable for beginners or experienced gym rats alike. It has clean and well-maintained equipment. All the trainers are knowledgeable, helpful and willing to assist. Everyone is friendly and approachable here! I am looking forward to the next 6mos of training with Nick and see where I land!

Life changing! Personal Training takes on a new meaning with a highly educated fitness coach like…read moreDaniel! Achieving your fitness and weight loss goals is possible!! I am evidence that his guidance and encouragement does work! I am living my dream of a fit life now and will into the future, all thanks to working hard with Daniel for the past year on my fitness & weight goals. My big concern starting out, was finding a trainer that could guide my journey to a healthy, active life, without hurting myself in the process! He has been amazing taking the time to teach me proper form and provide the encourangment for me to reach my exercise goals and go beyond what I ever thought I could!!

This review is long overdue. Rob, the trainer at 3Strong, has been training me on-and-off for years…read morenow and he's helped me reach goals that I previously thought were completely out-of-reach. Originally, I was a self-taught weightlifter with dreams of seeing an Arnold-type physique staring back at me in the mirror. I read Arnold's encyclopedia, I frequented all the bodybuilding websites, I read the science-y sounding articles sprinkled across the web... But eventually I realized that it was both foolish and risky to trust the wellbeing of my body to my interpretation of what was mostly bro science. These "simple" movements that weightlifters rely on (i.e. the squat and the deadlift) can lead to serious injuries if done improperly. I felt like I knew a lot, but like the saying goes, you don't know what you don't know. There are a lot of personal trainers in this area, and I wanted to find a trainer whose credentials and experience stood out from the rest. So I did a little reading up on the various personal training certifications out there, and I felt the NSCA CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) seemed to require more out of its members than did the other certification associations. For instance, the NSCA requires its candidates possess a Bachelor's degree to earn the CSCS certification, whereas the NASM-CPT certification only requires a high school diploma. So after looking around for a CSCS trainer, I stumbled on Rob's name in some trainer database. From what I could tell, a CSCS could technically have a degree in Basket Weaving and be allowed to join the organization. I saw that Rob has a Masters in Kinesiology (the study of human body movement), which demonstrated to me that this guy knows a lot more about the human body than does the average Joe. Not only that, but he had been a trainer at that point for years. Between his certifications and his experience, I felt Rob was the best choice on paper. I signed up. Rob works out of a gym with a really interesting mix of equipment. There are the requisite barbells, dumbbells, and squat racks necessary to safely perform the big compound movements (bench press, squat, deadlift), but when you get bored of those tired old exercises, there are kettlebells, gymnastic rings, Bulgarian bags, sandbags, tires... It's pretty hard to be bored! He was able to critique my form and help me execute movements with confidence. Also, he structured a personalized workout program to get me to my goal in a smarter way. And eventually, after sticking with the plan, I got to a point where I was pretty happy with the aesthetics of my body. These days, my goals are less aesthetic and more functional. For instance, I was inspired to run an ultra-marathon awhile ago. Rob helped me figure out a training plan as well as an effective race-day plan that ended up working really well. Also, I find that though I'm able to push myself pretty hard at the gym, Rob motivates me to push far past my typical limits. And to be honest, there is a certain satisfaction to exert myself to that point (and it really helps that Rob always has interesting things to talk about to distract me from the muscle fatigue). If you're looking for a trainer who has both the knowledge and the practical experience, if you're looking for a trainer who will work with you to figure out how to reach your physical goals (whether they be bodybuilding, powerlifting, or sports focused), if you're looking for a trainer who knows a million ways to push you to where you need to be - I couldn't imagine a trainer I'd recommend more highly than Rob.

I started working out at 3Strong Fitness a little over 2 years ago and I LOVE it! I couldn't be…read morehappier with the gym, the coach, the gym community and the workouts. The 3Strong workouts are a combination of strength training and cardio and they produce great results. The cardio portion gives you a total body workout and you get more concentrated workout in the strength portion. The workouts are challenging, constantly changing and Rob pushes you test your limits. Rob really keeps you motivated and helps you reach your fitness goals. The other gym members are very encouraging and supportive, and you never need to be intimidated. 3Strong is a great place for people just starting out, those looking to get back into shape and those who want to push their limits and train hard. It's also great if you are looking to train for an event like a Spartan Race, a Touch Mudder or a half marathon. You will probably also find a fellow gym member to train with and run the race with you. For me, fitness and working out always meant running or doing cardio. I thought that was the only way to burn calories, lose weight and get in shape. I had never lifted weights before and was intimidated by the thought of picking up a barbell. I had never taken a boot camp or group fitness class and I'd never heard of crossfit. I was afraid to start lifting weight because I was scared that I would bulk up, get huge and turn into one of those "meat head" weight lifters you see hanging out around the squat rack in most of your bigger gyms. None of that happened. When I first met Rob, the 3Strong trainer, I was recovering from a broken tibia, a severely torn hamstring and a 30% tear in the meniscus of my right knee. I was in a leg brace from my ankle to my thigh, had only been walking without crutches for about 3 weeks and I weighed 180lbs, about 50lbs more than I did before my injury. I had made it my goal to complete a Tough Mudder in July 2013 and I needed a gym that would help me lose the weight, help me get stronger and get me back doing all of the things I loved, like running, skiing and hiking. Rob and the gym were great. Even though I was just attending the group training classes, Rob sat down with me and got all of the specific details of my injury, my treatment and my rehab up to that point. He was so knowledgeable about the body and what was going on inside my knee, that I actually found him more helpful to listen to than my surgeon or my physical therapist. My surgeon told me that Rob and his workouts are the reason I recovered so well and didn't need surgery to repair my meniscus. Rob recognized my limits and always had another exercise, or exercise variation, ready for me to try and never made me feel like I was holding the rest of the group back or that I was inconveniencing him because I could not do something. And when it came time to race the Tough Mudder, Rob and a lot of other gym members completed the race with me. The bottom line is that I'm lucky to have found 3Strong and I'm in the best shape of my life. The group fitness classes are small, but that means you get a lot of personal attention from Rob and you never feel intimidated or out of place if you don't know a movement or need to modify an exercise. The best part is that the workouts are challenging and you get results. Rob's fitness program will help you get in shape and lose weight and I highly recommend giving it a try.

I have loved being part of this amazing, family owned gym. Cornell has done a great job choosing…read moreinstructors who are knowledgeable, supportive, and awesome at what they do. Cathy and Marcella, who teach the small fitness classes, are amazing and the best cheerleaders you could ask for! I also love the sense of community and seeing the same friendly faces every week while becoming stronger and feeling better about myself. The instructors are always checking your form during the exercises and make sure you get the most out of your workout. They also tailor the exercises to your strength or any limitations you may have. Having an owner who is -la physical therapist is a huge plus for a gym and you can tell based on the instructors he chooses. For me personally I couldn't have asked for a better gym after years of not working out. I highly recommend Fit Studio Danville!

I have been coming here for over 2 years. Despite enjoying the low traffic, I am concerned about…read morethis gym's extremely poor infection control standards, especially given the $100 monthly fee. Surfaces appear clean, but accessories haven't been replaced in over two years and are often disgusting, with cockroaches sometimes found in the filthy mats. The owner's approach to sanitation is insufficient, providing only Renew moisturizing hand wash, which is not antibacterial, and Soluguard botanical spray. While Soluguard is EPA-registered to kill some household germs, it's a thyme oil-based product that doesn't provide the necessary level of infection protection against viruses like COVID or RSV in a gym setting. This inadequate hygiene, combined with the owner's indifference to member requests and dangerous habit of propping doors open, creates a serious safety concern.

I joined Divergent Fitness after a few years off from martial arts. I wanted to shift to…read morestrength-based exercise and have a tailored program to age healthy, feel more grounded in my body, and achieve some cool goals (like pull ups) with professional guidance. Amber helped me get all of that--and more! After about a year of working with her, my body no longer aches (I had "bad" knees from martial arts), I have more mobility, I can do proper push ups, I'm gradually lifting heavier weights, I feel more settled in my body, and I look and feel stronger! It's easier to move through life, physically and mentally. I've seen Amber move from a shared gym to a small private gym to the current larger gym, and it's no surprise her client and coach list is growing. She's fantastic. Bri is a delight to work with as well! If you're looking for a safe space to start training or pick it up after time off, I strongly recommend checking out Divergent Fitness!

Divergent Fitness is a woman-owned strength training studio that serves ALL levels and ALL sizes of…read morewomen. By serving only women, they've created a safe place where one can walk in feeling welcome instead of self-conscious. I am new to strength training but Coach Amber and Coach Bri immediately made me feel comfortable and safe as they taught me proper form for each move - using simple and clear directions. They know their stuff and their goal is to empower you to do this on your own. I have such an engaging time that the hour-long session feels like ten minutes! Who knew strength training could be so fun? They are thorough - from warm-ups to strength training to gentle stretching. They keep logs of your workouts and enable you to add the workouts you've done at home. They adapt to any injuries or sensitive areas to make sure you can still show up without hurting yourself. They understand anatomy and protect you during training with their vast knowledge of muscle groups and how everything works. They both show incredible kindness and encouragement that lifts my spirits every time I see them. As a 52-year old woman in late perimenopause, my goals are focused on protecting muscle and guarding against osteoporosis. I want to age with mobility - hiking up hills and lifting my own luggage when I travel. I am learning moves like trap bar deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts, squats, bench rows, and other terms that once seemed so foreign to me. Now I feel more knowledgeable, more empowered, and more excited to embrace this as part of who I am! They make me feel like a badass!

These photos were taken 3 week ago!!!! LOVING RESULTS! I couldn't be more thrilled with my results!read more

Jasmine has been such a pleasure to work with! She helped me develop confidence in my strength and…read moreability and made working out something to look forward to. She's supportive, motivating, and encouraging and is great at tailoring her fitness plans to her clients' needs and learning styles.

I love the group classes with Melissa. I've been attending for a few years now and always look…read moreforward to the fun, exercise and challenge. I feel stronger, more flexible and healthier knowing that I started my day with a workout. Melissa's classes are made for everyone; she adapts each exercise for all the levels represented in class. The 50 minute workouts are the prefect length and include a full body workout with weights, resistance, cardio, etc. Each day is a little different and challenges me in a new way. I actually look forward to working out. Something I never thought I'd make a priority is now something I look forward to and plan on doing for a LONG time! As we age, the importance of movement, flexibility, weight resistance training becomes even more important! Thank you Melissa and Tri Valley trainer for keeping me healthy!

I've been going to Tri Valley Trainer for 6+ years. It's how I start my day. No matter how tired I…read moream I get up to go to to class with Melissa and I've never regretted it. Last year I injured my back and could barely move for 4 months. After trying everything from physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, cryotherapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, nothing really helped. I did some personal training with MelIssa and she got me back on my feet. Today although I still suffer from my injury, I'm back in class 4 to 5 days a week. Although I don't do exactly what everyone else is doing, Melissa takes extra care to make sure I'm still strength training but protecting my back. I recommend Melissa and Dan to anyone who wants to get in shape and stay healthy.