After moving to NorCal, I was on the hunt for a gym that wasn't just another crowded space with…read morerandom workouts--and I finally found it at Functional Lifestyles Palo Alto. From day one, I felt at home. Francisco did my assessment and set the tone with a thoughtful, personalized approach. Corey, the owner, is so down-to-earth and even jumps in on classes. I've also trained with Jamie, Billy, and Damian, and every single coach brings both expertise and energy. They actually watch your form, coach you through adjustments, and push you in the right ways. What sets FL apart is their model: semi-private sessions (10 clients, 2 coaches), which means you get personalized attention without losing the motivation of a group atmosphere. The programming is smart--focused on movement quality, strength, and conditioning that translate into real-life performance. As someone training for Hyrox, this has been a game changer. The community here is just as strong as the workouts. People cheer each other on, and it truly feels like a team environment. Palo Alto, you're lucky to have this spot--I can't recommend it enough.

About three years ago my kids were finally sleeping through the night, they were in the cusp of…read moreleaving toddler-hood and as a working mom I finally had the energy to start thinking of myself a bit more. A nice acquaintance introduced me to this gym and I will admit that I was a bit intimidated. I've never really felt "at home" in a gym or workout place. But everyone was so nice and encouraging and from the first meeting this place showed me that it was really something else. We have officially been part of this community for three years now and I've never felt judged or diminished, rather appreciated and encouraged. Also, the community is so diverse, as are the coaches- who are seriously ALL amazing. It makes such a difference to see a range of bodies, ages, to hear from Celia Cruz to Chicago to M83. And they have such patience with my clambering children and even pups. I think seeing their mom lift heavy weights helps them see themselves as able and strong as well. My life is so much healthier and happier having this place to make me stronger and less stressed. I really do see this as one of the best investments I am doing in myself and well being for the long term. So! If you are local and are hoping to find a place to workout, that will take you as you are and just encourage you and push you to reach a stronger, healthier chapter of you you should check them out.

I joined Equinox through work about two months ago and already had a strong Pilates background from…read moreclassical private and group sessions, plus I do Solidcore pretty regularly around 10 classes a month. I booked the complimentary 1:1 Pilates intro just thinking it would be a nice add on and even told a friend I wasn't planning to continue after. That completely changed after my session with Joan McCarthy. I'm so glad I happened to be paired with her for that complimentary session. She is truly exceptional. I ended up buying a large pack of sessions right after and now see her twice a week. We've even done a few double sessions which have been amazing. I'm already seeing real progress in my strength, flexibility, and overall toning, and the principles she teaches have helped me get so much more out of my Solidcore and other group workouts. What really stands out is her energy and approach. She has such a positive and motivating attitude, and she really pushes me to challenge myself, find my limits, and get the most out of every session. I've also learned so much more about fitness and overall health from working with her. She combines deep Pilates expertise with a dance background, and her hands on adjustments are amazing. She also sends an in depth breakdown after each session of what we worked on and is very responsive, which makes everything feel thoughtful and personalized. I'll be honest I waited to write this because I wanted to lock in my recurring time slots first, which probably says everything. I'm fully obsessed. Thank you Joan!

Equinox Palo Alto has a great selection of treadmills and equipment plenty of options, so you're…read morerarely waiting around for a machine. That said, the Life Fitness treadmills are older and out of date compared to other less expensive Equinox clubs like Santa Monica, South Bay, and Newport Beach. Probably the least "premium" part of this location is the men's locker room and bathrooms. They're consistently humid, cramped, and not as clean as you'd expect from an Equinox. For a premium membership price, the facilities should be held to a higher standard. Good gym for getting a workout in, but the locker room experience drags down what could otherwise be a great club.

I found Lagree Fitness Club after looking at the Deals tab on MindBody, and signed up for the two…read moreclasses + free socks promotion. The studio is in Town and Country, so depending on the class time you've selected, you may want to get there extra early to find parking. I didn't get a fun/inviting/welcoming vibe during my experience here, but I wouldn't say the instructors are rude. The studio has around a dozen reformers, but unfortunately doesn't have lockers (they have cubbies with doors on them behind a wall, but no locks, so I opted to leave my belongings near my megaformer, which I'd recommend doing for safety). They do have a station to refill your water, towels, beverages and merch available for purchase, a room to change clothes, a restroom, and other items like makeup remover wipes, deodorant, etc. I didn't find the studio to be overwhelmingly clean, which was surprising since the morning class I went to was right when they opened for the day. There was hair on the floor underneath my megaformer, so it didn't seem like they had swept the night before, and I noticed that the basket for used towels was almost full too right before the first class of the day began. The class I went to was a 6:30am class with Jeannette and she gave me the choice between the free black or white socks. Both options were cute and a good way to incentivize people to try the studio! The class about as challenging as other Lagree/megaformer classes are, but much, much lower energy. I believe they use a Mega Pro machine, which felt a little flimsier and less sturdy than a typical megaformer to me. A few other things I think could be improved.: -The music. The class I went to seemed to be playing Boyz II Men's greatest hits, and I think more current music would make the classes more fun and go by faster, especially because the instructor isn't talking for most of the class. Similar studios play a lot of Tate McRae/Taylor Swift/top 40 songs that make the vibe of the class more fun and upbeat. Especially at 6:30am, it would have been great to have some songs that helped us wake up, rather slow/sleepy songs. -There seemed to be a level of slight annoyance from the instructor when people in the class would move through a posture too quickly, although there was no way for us to know how long to hold/move for because she'd count up from one (instead of down from 4 or 8). I've found at other studios instructors will say "and out for four....three... two... one" and everyone in the class is on the same page and knows how to time their movement, rather than an instructor counting up from one and getting annoyed that people are going too quickly because the they never said how many counts the move should be for. I intended to go to the second class from the promotion this morning, but encountered a car parked in front of my driveway and couldn't leave my house. I checked the Yelp page and website for a phone number, but they don't have one listed. I cancelled on Mindbody and you just lose a class credit, but aren't charged extra which is nice. Overall, I wouldn't say the workouts or vibe here as fun as similar workouts like Solidcore, Heartcore, WestCore, or traditional pilates classes like MNT or RockSalt, but it's possible that it's so new that the instructors haven't really hit their groove yet in terms of engaging with their clients and instructor training. I probably won't return until they've had some time to work out the kinks, but hope others give them a try since they're a new business in the area!

I learned about this studio opening from a friend and the studio soft opened on January 18. The…read moredeal has been free classes until the end of this month!!! So I had to sign up as soon as I learned about this promo! You can sign up for classes through the MINDBODY app! Lagree Fitness Club is a female owner lagree studio which uses mega reformers and they're quite fancy (sleek!) in comparison to other reformers I've seen! The reformer slides and the "difficulty" comes from the different resistances (white or black which goes from light to heavy respectively). There are 12 reformers in class - 7 at the "back" of the studio and 5 in the "front". Why I'm using quotes is when you enter the studio, you're facing the "back" of the class because the end of the reformer is on the left when you walk through the entrance. The workouts are essentially isometric exercises but you're also pulsing between the movements to really contract your muscles. It sounds quite simple but the workout is a KILLER! I've taken classes with Jeanette (one of the owners) and she's great! She provides a tutorial of the reformer as well as explains the next exercise quickly (which can be difficult for newcomers to understand what's going on, so repetition and slow moments are key!). She's very informative and pushes you to your limits during the exercises. Why I am rating LFC a 4 is because during this promotional period, I've had friends experience 2 hiccups... not sure if it a MINDBODY app issue or a glitch from registering during the promotional period. But at two different instances, I had a friend sign up for class, check in with an employee, but then get told later they actually aren't signed up for the class. What the heck? And also one of the two instances where my friend "wasn't registered for the class", there was another instructor taking the class. As a potential customer, I felt like the instructor taking the class should have just given up their spot in class to potentially gain a customer. Unfortunately my friends were a bit scarred by this awkward mishap and wont be making the trip out which is a bummer since the classes are such a good work out! There's a founding member rate ranging from $20-$30/per class based on the packages. But drop ins are $42. Pretty steep for me to personally commit based on my fitness goals, but I'd definitely come back to take classes here once in a while!

Jin is super! With just one hour a week (my max and his min), he not only maintained and improved…read morestrength in my sixties, but solved multiple pain problems that defied every other path (acupuncture, craniosacral, etc) by figuring out custom exercises that worked for my body. Jin also is willing to work remotely over facetime when I travel. I've been working with him for several years.

I started training with Jin fairly recently, and highly recommend him. I was looking to add more…read morestrength to my marathon routine and eventually transition from long distances to short to medium distances, which require more strength. However, because I spent so much time on long-distance running, I had 0 strength whatsoever and hadn't put in almost any gym time (weights) in ages. He has a lot of varied certifications and long-distance running experience (including Boston!!), so I knew he could help me start fresh with my routine. His focus on form and foundations to get me started is really helpful, and he has a lot of patience in explaining anything I have a question about. If you're serious about your goals, start training with him!

I came here for 2 classes and will definitely be back! First time it was Total Body Burn with…read moreMichelle Lim and the second time with the same trainer but for a Booty burn class. Michelle's energy is amazing: she is very active and nice, keeps on motivating us when we feel weak. She also makes sure everyone that needs modifications is instructed how to make those. The studio itself is very well equipment, the mats are brand new, the lighting, music, mics, everything works great. The bathroom is stocked with everything one might need and the atmosphere is very cozy overall! Also easy to locate, park if needed, or walk from public transportation :)

I love this studio! The classes are energetic, challenging, and uplifting. My favorite instructor…read moreis Laura, and classes by Lucy and Michelle have also been fantastic, but they've all been great! Another plus is that even though it's around downtown Palo Alto, when I go after work I've never had issues finding street parking.

I am excited to try this new Burlingame Studio, and the opening party was great…read more They have a lot of things to explore for the opening party.

This place is great. Surprised I hadn't found it sooner. I saw it on ClassPass and then saw they…read morehad a $100 Into offer for 2 weeks. With each drop in being $36, this is a steal. The front desk is the sweetest, and the instructors are mostly great. I've had one who needed to be smoother with changes and cues, but all were knowledgable. This will not be traditional Pilates, but with a traditional reformer, which is much better than a megaformer. Heavier weights so you will feel the burn. Slow counts and movements. Lots in hands and knees. I think I miss the footwork the most from a traditional studio, but I'll go to those classes elsewhere. They have childcare, lockers, hair ties if needed. The studio is clean, often using props such as weights or a ball. Will def be going consistently to feel a burn.

Hands down the best boxing coach around. Whether you're just starting or looking to sharpen elite…read moreskills, Coach Bakr delivers real results. His focus on technique, footwork, mitt work, and conditioning is unmatched. Way more than just a workout, this is real fight training with personal attention. If you're searching for private boxing lessons, boxing classes near me, or serious boxing training for adults, this is where you need to be.

Coach Bakr is one the best trainers to learn the sweet science at any level…read more Highly recommend reaching out to him

The best life decision I've made in the past year was to complete the "get matched with a coach"…read moregoogle form on the PerformanceGaines website. I was matched with trainer Daniel L. and he has exceeded my expectations! And, he has helped me get on the path of achieving my fitness goals. Daniel L. is knowledgable, adaptable, thoughtful and kind. I look forward to each of my training sessions-literally the best part of the day! While reading Dr. Peter Attia's book, "Outlive" was my call to action to lead a healthier life, if you're reading this, perhaps this is yours. Remember, Health is wealth. Invest wisely.

Great gym for personal training or fitness generally. They have a big variety of weights and…read moreapparatus for lifting, not s as much for cardio machines.