Updated: 7/19/21 So…read morehappy to say I completed another 6 week challenge! I was so nervous but in the final week I was able to lose the weight I needed to move on to challenge #5! Here's my story: Signing up January 2021 as my New Years resolution was a no brainer. I had gained over 100 lbs since 2018! Initially, I didn't want to spend almost $500 with not being fully committed, but for my health and being a couple years to 40 I knew carrying all this excess weight was not doing anything for my future other than getting one foot closer to the grave. When I began, COVID-19 was full blown and Monterey county was still in the purple tier. We had masks and were outdoors everyday five days a week at 5am! I was so out of shape. Couldn't jump, couldn't burpee couldn't jog. Here I am going into my FIFTH challenge over 90lbs lighter! I can do a burpee, sprint and jump like a frog! I never regret one day of this challenge and this program. I never regret the workouts. I never regret getting back my health. I have a total of 7 challenges to complete, but I will succeed. I'm doing this for me and it feels good!

Best Gym on the peninsula. I went back in September after taking a year off due to knee surgeries…read more I am a work in progress, the trainers are lovely, and the classes are so unique.

I'm so glad I found Neil and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fitness coach - via…read morevirtual coaching or in person. Since beginning to work with Neil 6 months ago, I have improved muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, balance, and am much more toned. Neil's extensive knowledge, experience, his guidance, and patient yet challenging approach has been a game changer for me. On top of all of that, he has a great personality and sense of humor, so I look forward to each coaching session.

I've been working with Neil for a little over a year, and it has truly changed my way of life. At…read more56, I had tried so many different fitness routines but always ended up falling out of them. Since starting with Neil, I've stayed consistent and the results have been incredible! I've lost close to 10% body fat and feel stronger, healthier, and more energized. Neil is knowledgeable, supportive, always willing to answer questions and also a genuinely great person. He's my first trainer, and working with him has been one of the best health decisions I've made. Highly recommend him to anyone serious about improving their fitness and health. Thank you Neil!

*A love letter to my favorite place in the Monterey Bay area.*…read more If you are looking for a martial arts gym in the area that will introduce you to the art and take you to the next level, look no longer. Coach Mark is truly the best with whom I trained under and cares very deeply about helping students continue to realize their potential as human beings and as martial artists. I had my first class here Feb 2021 and was impressed with Mark's high level instruction, and the quality of my fellow teammates. The impression of a martial arts dojo for people who have never trained is that it is full of dangerous people ready to smash newbies. And while this is true for some gyms, Eliteteam Monterey is the type of place that will simultaneously push you to become better and empower you. It was through the coach and teammates' encouragement that I decided to compete, and if you are willing to learn the program and train consistently, you will be carried to another level with the support of a stellar coach and hard working team. Having trained at four different gyms since 2016, one learns to look at some details to understand the "health" of a gym: 1) The mats are always clean and are sanitized after every session. 2) Mark pays close attention to the organization, cleanliness, and vibe of the whole facility, so you feel right at home. 3) A shower is available for those on morning, noon, or evening training schedules and is stocked with "Defense" soap so that every person can keep the team safe with good hygiene (anti-ring worm, anti-staph). 4) This academy now has a Full Monday to Sunday schedule, with 6 AM classes, 12 PM classes, 4 PM classes, and 6PM classes. 5) It is a very inclusive academy and has classes for all levels, and women's classes 8-9 Saturday. 6) The coach constantly emphasizes fundamentals while helping you build skills, and then try them in live sparring under his close supervision so that everyone stays safe. 7) Striking classes are offered as well In addition to jiujitsu, I also benefited a lot from Coach Mark's advice about applying principles of the art in my professional and personal life, and how to improve my health. He provided me with strengthening exercises, cardio exercises, cool podcasts, and coaching at competitions, to help me build more confidence as a person and as a martial artist. Thank you coach Mark and the Elite Team Monterey crew. Catch you on the next roll.

I was visiting for a few days due to work and this was the highlight of my trip. Great vibe, I felt…read moresafe as a visitor, awesome technique. Thanks Coach Mark, and all the others of the team. Highly recommended

While maintain super clean gym. One of the only places in the Coachella Valley that has an indoor…read moreswimming pool. The staff is friendly and does a great job keeping the place clean and you will rarely ever ever find a broken machine.

I used them for a year, but I cancelled my membership because I didn't have the time. They helped…read moreme get a refund.

They offer amazing summer swim classes. My son has improved drastically from taking the classes…read morethey offer at Hartnell pool.

My son has taken lessons at two other facilities in the area for the past three years without…read moresuccess. Finally, private lessons through Dolphin swim school and he is not afraid to go underwater and is finally learning to swim. I couldn't be happier. Instructor Camille has been wonderful. She is patient, positive and apparently a miracle worker. Very pleased.

This is a superb fitness facility located on the Naval Post Graduate School. Well equipped with…read morethe full range of cardio equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, bikes), Free weight rooms, fitness rooms and machines. Beautiful location and views of the lake. Staff are extremely friendly and there are personal trainers onsite to receive personal instruction as well as develop personal fitness plans. Great place to workout!

I got orders from the doc that I need more stretching in my life and "magically" an ad for this…read moreplace popped up in my algorithm. I'm not mad at it though. Finally an IG purchase that has enhanced my life! Hotworx is a sauna workout gym in seaside that combines the benefits of sauna with varying workouts. You use the app the sign up for classes (24 hours a day!!?!) in saunas that hit 125 degrees and fit up to 3 people. I love that you can see how many people are in each class so if you're feeling like you want some friends to push yourself with you can or if you want to be alone you can find an empty class. The classes run on loop in the saunas with trainers leading via video. They have spin, rowing, HIIT, yoga, and plenty more options. The classes are about 15 mins long for higher intensity and 40 for yoga or stretching. There's also free weights. I love that I feel like I can be in and out in 30 minutes and get a great sweat and workout in. Even just doing the 40 min stretch could be enough. Best of all the team is super helpful! It's also all so new which is awesome because you know all the equipment is in great shape. I literally haven't paid for a gym membership in years but this is well worth the price!!

LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH! It being 24hrs for members is game changing. The location is also great…read moreand super easy to find!

Best gym in town. Classes and community are phenomenal. Recovery options and equipment are top notchread more

They've made a ton of changes. Lots of energy, intensity, and purposeful decision…read more Things I LOVE: Growing and great group of folks. The trainers care! Programming is good and scales no matter the class size. Data, I love the data they track. Things I'm uncertain of: Is this a place for atheletes, is a for golfers, is it for fitness? Since I don't know, I'm not sure ownership does. Programming is less innovative since big changes. Not sure if its programming by committee or by russian roulette, but doesnt seem as connected and certainly less innovative. Would be similar to a crossfit, orange theory, F45 type class.