Royal blue fitness is an amazing place! It has became home to my girls and I. It has above and…read morebeyond quality equipment. The AC is always going to a perfect temperature. The members are always professional. It's a very safe and friendly environment to change your body and hit your fitness goals! Randy is friendly and helpful to all. He always makes sure the gym is up to date !

I'm on my 12th week with Randy and I have lost 35 lbs -- and it's the BEST thing I have ever done!…read more I initially was only a nutritional client, but after losing 4.8 lbs the first week, I wanted to ramp it up and joined as a training client. For most of my life, I was obese and I had resigned from ever dieting again. One mention of the word "diet" and it made me want to eat. Working out didn't last long either -- I wouldn't see results and then I would throw in the towel. Or I would lose weight, only to gain it back. After the first week, however, I felt like I was given something versus having something taken away. I was empowered. I felt like someone was actually listening to me and my body type. Randy understands it isn't a "one size fits all", but a more customized and individualized solution. He gave me parameters on how many calories and macronutrients to eat, based on my body composition... and do I dare say it has been easy??! I'm not hungry and actually eat less than I am allowed, and I don't feel deprived. Furthermore, in our supersized country, I feel I am finally learning moderation. Training wise, I'm able to do things I've never fathomed before. I have had trainers in the past, but I would grow bored and feel like I'm doing the same dreadful exercise with little results. Randy knows your strengths and weaknesses. He knows how to keep it exciting. He doesn't believe you should have to live in misery, but at same time he will find a way for you to reach your goal, enjoyably. That doesn't mean there isn't hard work -- it's all hard work. But somehow.... I'm nearly halfway towards my goal in a relatively short amount of time and am excited for what is yet to come!. And I could not have done it without Randy. THANK YOU Randy! :)

How convenient it was to have the best personal trainer in the area come to my home to put me…read morethrough a personalized boot camp class! (Yes, Theo, don't start blushing yet, here it comes...) I work from home and have young children so Theo made it possible for me to keep my schedule and have an eye on my kids at the same time. He is very professional and you can tell he's a therapist too because we were able to address my motivation during times when I didn't want to exercise. He was able to switch up the exercises to keep me interested and adapting. We did Boot Camps, Circuit training, boxing (great mental release too!), and even did a few of our sessions in the pool because of his background teaching swimming lessons. Unfortunately I no longer live in the area but I would recommend him to anybody looking for a unique fitness experience and is well worth his price. I also heard he works as a senior fitness health specialist and I'm going to have him start working with my mother who is 65 years old when she gets out of physical therapy. Okay, now I'm babbling but I think it's pretty clear what I think of him :) Theo, i'll be contacting you when I come back through the area for another session in the park!

I was in town for the weekend visiting family and had the opportunity to check out the Renaissance…read moreClub Sport in Walnut Creek to exercise, which is a beautiful facility. Occasionally when I'm on the road I look for someone to assist me in my my exercise program and came across Theos personal training yelp page. He was able to come to my hotel and Gym for two personalized workouts during the time I was in town. I have a personal trainer back home, and it was great to have Theos psychotherapeutic influence in our training. It felt like a combination of therapy and exercise. I would imagine that he's a great personal trainer to have if you live in the Lafayette or Walnut Creek area and would absolutely recommend him to people who are in town visiting and looking for a trainer. I will definitely have a few more sessions next time I'm in town! Thanks Theo!

My wife and I have been doing strength training together with Danny for a couple of years now and…read moreit's been a transformative experience for me. I'm in my early 60s and am focusing on core strength and balance. Danny is always patient, focused, and organized. As an extra plus, he's one of the nicest personal trainers you'll ever meet! Highly recommended!

Danny has been helping my group of 3 women (ages mid sixties to mid seventies) for over 10 years…read moreto keep moving, improve balance and get stronger. During that time, one of us may be in recovery mode from surgery. He manages to keep us all pushing our boundaries while being very informed on how not to re-injure ourselves. He makes it fun, it is different every week and he is very informed when we ask why we are doing a certain exercise. I personally think he is amazing and I'm very grateful he keeps me positive. If you are younger have no fear he will push you to get stronger and stronger...it's a talent to work with a wide range of abilities and do it well..that's Danny..... Ramona

Let me start by saying: I hate working out…read more Hate it. That's why I always have to work out with a trainer, because there's no way I'll go to the gym on my own. I've been working with David at Bread & Butter Fitness for 2+ years and he's the BEST trainer I've ever had. He's incredibly knowledgeable and his dynamic approach ensures your workouts will never be boring. I only do 30 min sessions but the range of compound exercises he throws at me means I always get a great workout in that short time. (Dare I say, I might even be starting to enjoy it!) One of the things I like the most is that he really listens. When I decided I wanted to focus more on improving strength + balance rather than reaching a specific number on the scale, he was 100% on board and didn't try to guilt me into dieting/calorie counting. He offers the perfect balance of pushing me hard but also respecting when something doesn't feel quite right for my body and offering expert modifications. He's also incredibly positive (without having that fake cheerleader-type vibe) and anytime I feel discouraged that I can't do a certain move or lift a certain weight he always reminds me of how far I've come. If you want a trainer that's committed to your long-term health and getting you there in a sustainable way, Bread & Butter Fitness is the way to go!

David is the best trainer I've ever had. He's patient, empathetic and extremely gifted in his…read moreunderstanding of kinesiology and the ways in which the body moves, recovers and regenerates. After several major surgeries, and an uncertainty about how to get my former dancer body back to form, he's helped me tremendously with strength training and range of motion. I can't say enough about him as a professional and a person. If you're looking for a trainer to get you back into shape in a healthy and sustainable way David is truly the perfect person.

I've always been pretty active (swimming, bowling, basketball, hockey) and over the years I've been…read morea member at a few different gyms. I'm over the whole 24hr fitness thing. So when I started at Raw I expected to workout in the same manner; see weights, use weights. I was wrong. After an evaluation from Tom, the owner and head trainer, I was soon doing exercises that I had never done before. Strengthening parts of my body that would improve my "function," and thus my overall strength. There is a pretty heavy focus on legs. With individual training and group training, you are often working out with other athletes, be it adults or students. I'm very happy with my performance after starting in this gym!

Want to feel Confident? Want to get personalized attention? Want to feel part of a family/small…read morecommunity of like minded people? This is the Gym for you! Thanks to Tory and Tom and all the members at Raw, I am Finally Confident in my body. Thanks to Nor Cal Power lifting I am happy with my body and how I am making slow and healthy changes. Its been 10 years since I have feel confident to wear shorts and tank tops. But with my second Nor Cal Power lifting Comp coming up I can't wait to rock a bright pink tank and shorts. Every one at the Gym is super nice and friendly. No clicks like most of the other gyms in the area. I come 3-4 days a week and think the price is totally worth it. One of the owners who are both personal trainers/ sport coaches are always at the gym. They are very easy to talk too and will help modify or challenge your thinking or exercises. The owners stay up to date with sport science and don't believe in over training. This gym is not like any others in the area. They have top weight/power lifting equipment. I highly recommend this gym, Especially to women!

I've never been to a gym during my adult life (that's after high school)…read more My goals were to loose weight, bring my body to a decent shape, increase my stamina and become stronger in general. I looked personal trainers up on yelp about year or so ago, did a lot of reading and decided to give James a shot. James is a master of his craft - he's methodical, he's been guiding me through the process of self-improvement, he listened to my goals and he delivered results, which ultimately is what I wanted. We have been doing weights/stamina training, each session is unique and keeps me engaged for the whole hour. We always work different groups of muscles - upper body, lower buddy, etc. As an example - I went from 110lbs bench-press to 2 plates+, and so forth.. If you ready to commit and want real results - give James a try!

I've really enjoyed working with James for several years, and have some great results in doing so!…read moreWhen I was looking for a trainer, I spoke with several and finally resolved what I was looking for: 1. Educated and credentialed: James has a Master's Degree in his field of practice. His foundational knowledge helps deliver a great workout with great techniques that prevent injury. He's also delivered a great education to me just by the advice and Q&A I have during our time together, which is very important to me. 2. Experienced: he's been doing this for a long time and knows how to deliver results. 3. Personable: I now even consider James a friend, BUT he does not waste time during our hourly sessions chatting away. We get a very good workout in that hour for sure! That being said, I still have a lot of fun during our workouts! 4. Listening skills: He listens very well about any "issues" I'm having with my body. Past or current injuries are assessed and strategies to heal and strengthen the particular area are implemented. 5. Nutritional guidance: James, coupled with his educational background, is very knowledgeable about nutritional matters. I now know a lot more about WHY I'm eating this vs. that. I'd highly recommend James to anyone looking to improve their overall health, strength, flexibility, and don't mind doing it the RIGHT way!

Over the past 15 years I've been to many different gyms. Core Motion Athletics has surpassed my…read moreexpectations by far and we are loving it. Mike offers excellent training sessions that are designed to simply make you strong and healthy. Mike will watch you and will not let you slack! All of my back pain that I have been dealing with for years are completely gone! What a relief! To top it off, the workout sessions have convenient timing and schedules that fit into our busy lifestyle with three kids. I highly recommend this place for anyone that wants to improve their health and reach their fitness goals.

Mike is absolutely incredible. I was lucky enough to find Mike soon after I returned from hiking…read morethe Pacific Crest Trail. I was a mess, and Mike performed Active Release Therapy, to help me regain mobility. After rehabbing with him and achieving outstanding results, I decided I wanted to continue to use him for personal training, with the goal of weight loss and fitness. With Mike, I've already lost 15 pounds! Mike individualizes his approach for each client, gives nutrition advice, coaches and holds his clients accountable. My daughter is also working with him 2-3 times a week in preparation for her collegiate volleyball career and we have seen overnight results in her strength and agility. RUN to Mike Campbell if you fall into any of these categories: *Injured *need Rehab *Want to get into shape and be held accountable *want to lose weight *want great advice on nutrition and health *are a volleyball player who wants to get better Great Trainer, Great coach, Great Facility, Great guy!

CC is the best!!! I am not new training but I know that there are still so much to learn. I've…read morelearned soooo much in just a few weeks. Turned out I've done some movements incorrectly that cause past injuries I started with CC a few weeks ago but in such a short time, I can already see the result. He breaks down each exercise and explains things in a way I can understand. I am the type that overthink too much, ask too many questions, and need to watch and rewatch and rewatch every movement before it makes sense to me.. he's so patient despite my never ending questions. Most importantly, he makes it fun! It's never one or two boring movements, it's always something new and every little movement builds up my strength. Some of the things I've learned to do since I started: mace (google it; it doesn't look hard but boy, it's one of the most challenging exercises I'm still struggling with); kick and punch (like for reals), and a bunch of core works I absolutely detested and have slowly learned to like (not love, just like). CC is one of the best decisions I've made in my fitness journey!!

The person who runs the place is a horrible human being. My son takes some classes at the center…read morenext door and we have been parking behind the common building for a year ( i was told we could). Bur apparently 2 weeks ago he put his sign on the parking. It would be nice to notify the lady who runs children center in writing so she can notify her clients. The sign is very blurry and hard to see in the dark. He could have left a warning note on the car but instead he chose to tow it leaving me and my 10 yo son stranded without jackets and a wallet on a cold rainy day. On top of it all the tow company stole our identity from a credit card (it was the only charge over the past 2 days and very soon we got a fraud alert). I wouldn't be supposed if this man has a financial gain from involving tow company otherwise I can't see why simple note wouldn't be enough at first.