Carolina is AWESOME. If you are confused and looking for a sign on whether to approach her as a…read morepersonal trainer, this is the sign- do it! I 'got busy with life' after having my baby, and waited a long time before contacting her. If I had only known how amazing she is, I would 1000% have reached out to her sooner! She is kind, motivating, extremely knowledgeable, super organized, and makes every workout so fun. She has a very holistic approach to personal training- really understands you as an individual, and helps you figure what works best for you physically, emotionally, mentally, dietarily within the constraints of daily life hustle and bustle.  I have never been a 'gym person' or an exercise person (I'm someone who would always choose an elevator over stairs, a brunch over a jog together, etc.), but I absolutely look forward to and LOVE meeting for our training sessions. She makes them so enjoyable, and I feel so energized from our workouts on the days we meet. Starting personal training with her is 100% the best decision I made in a long time. She understood and was respectful of my (basically zero) baseline, knew how to work on/with my knee/arm injury, and has helped me work through my postpartum body struggles and weaknesses. I have lost weight/inches, gained muscle tone, don't feel as tired in my daily life when climbing stairs or walking uphill, my skin feels way nicer, I can see the difference in my resting heart rate on my Apple Watch, and this is definitely the strongest I've ever felt.  I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a personal trainer. Thank you for being who you are, and for all you have done for me, Carolina!

Carolina is an amazing trainer. She's charismatic, friendly, and has a great balance between…read morepushing me to my edge to get better while also being considerate of my limits. I had a pretty bad back injury from weight lifting in the past and I wanted to work 1:1 with a trainer to make sure I didn't make the same mistakes I made in the part that led to injury. Carolina has helped me get past my mental barriers and has helped me grow my confidence in the gym by gradually giving me more weight and tougher exercises while also being super observant and modifying whenever I feel my back (or any other part of my body) is getting tweaked in a bad way. She also gives great tips for little things I can do to prevent injury or recover from one. In addition to being really knowledgeable in the technical aspect of training, I appreciate her holistic approach and consideration of how our daily lives and habits affect how we show up in the gym. Her positivity is contagious and I always come away from our sessions feeling rejuvenated and ready to tackle the rest of the week. I highly recommend working with her!

Honestly this is the best workout + community in the area if you want to get stronger. I've been…read moregoing for a year and have been feeling my strongest and healthiest since having kids. Workouts change everyday and they have weight options for very beginners to seasoned hardcore lifters. The trainers know everyone's names and are so encouraging, helpful and funny! Really positive and encouraging community. Book a class and have fun!

Even though I did not end up moving forward with this gym in particular due to other interests, I…read morehighly recommend coming to this location and making it your new home gym. By just meeting the owner Lauren and her wife, I immediately felt welcome, the 5am class (and all the other classes I'm sure) just screams community the way they encourage each other and celebrate each others milestones. Believe it or not, this is incredibly hard to come by. If you are looking for a gym in the area, give this place a try!

Great trainers and Tia is amazing! Highly recommend if you wanna up your fitness game or just…read morestarting on your journey.

I have been training with Tia for a while now. She is so knowledgeable about muscles and the bodies…read moremovement. She has a medical background that helps when she is training specific body areas. She is all about correct form and pushing you to achieve your goals. She will never let you quit. She listens and motivates. Tia is a great personal trainer.

This is such an amazing gym. I'm new to CrossFit and wanted to try something else for the first…read moretime. I was extremely nervous but every single coach welcomed me with open arms and was amazing. Not only were they extremely patient with me. They actually take the time to properly warm up and how to perform each movement. The entire gym is like its own small family and community. Everyone knows each other and takes the time to introduce themselves to every newcomer. This gym is like a second home and I highly recommend this gym to anyone that wants to improve overall health, have fun, and meet the nicest people ever. Doesn't matter on fitness, this gym welcomes all levels and tailors to everyone. Too long didn't read? Come sign up. You won't regret it.

I've been working with Coach Dan since last May, and the results have been incredible. I started at…read more142lbs and am now at 130lb, but the weight loss is only part of the story. I've achieved a total body recomposition--losing 9.7% body fat and gaining lean muscle--all while consistently hitting the gym 4x a week. ​Coming in as someone completely new to CrossFit, I was a bit nervous, but Coach Dan and all the other coaches and members are so nice and welcoming. It truly feels like a supportive community. ​The biggest shift for me was my nutrition. Before starting, I wasn't eating enough calories or the right macros, which left me feeling bloated and sluggish. Since starting this nutrition journey, I've learned how to fuel my body properly. I'm actually consuming more calories now, but doing it the right way has completely changed how I feel. ​I've been on several vacations since starting and was able to enjoy myself without worrying about putting the weight back on. This nutrition plan is truly about balance. The best part? The clothes that didn't fit me for the longest time have finally moved to the front of my closet, and I feel so much more confident in my body. I have more energy and strength than ever before, and I can't recommend Coach Dan enough!"

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

Holy moly, what an amazing facility and workout! FitLab has been around for several months, but…read moreI've only heard about it recently through ClassPass. With zero ratings / new on ClassPass, I decided to sign up to try it out anyways, and it's one of the best decisions I've made this year. Coincidently enough, one of my former fave OTF coach worked out here, so more of a reason to try FitLab! I signed up for their Hybrid Engine class (HYDOX / DEKA training, etc.) for Monday 6AM, but I wanted to see the facility before a full on class so I wouldn't feel as lost, so I then signed up for "open gym" the day prior. Got there a few mins before it started, and I met Coach/Trainer Larry. He was superb! Larry gave us a nice tour around the facility and described the various machines and stations. He also showed us the amenities- bar, sauna, cold plunge. Amazing! He gave us a nice workout that day as well, focusing on DEKA and we utilized a lot of the stuff- rowing machine, air bike, dumbbells, ski erg, weighted balls, ski pulls/pushes, and more. We also did some body weighted exercises and stretches, as well as some outdoor run up and down the hill. After the workout, he showed us some other stations, more focused on Spartan races. Wow, so strong and inspirational! I had an amazing intro, and was looking forward to the actual class the next morning. Next morning quickly approached, and I was ready for the workout! It was the Hybrid Engine workout, and we did a warmup, then we were divided into groups and were told which stations to rotate around. Nice HIIT style workout focusing on items re HYROX and DEKA. We did some of the machines, some farmer carries, RAM burpees, med ball throws, sandbags, and more. Great intro to a lot of the exercises, and I really enjoyed it. Ended the workout with some dynamic stretching, and I tried the sauna and cold plunge for the first time in my life. Full facilities- locker room, showers, toilets, etc. Shared, which is fine by me. Looking forward to signing up for more classes!

Love FitLab! Pro quality equipment, indoor/outdoor is awesome, great trainers and a killer workout…read more It's been great getting the 6:00 DEKA/Hyrox crew going. Excited to see FitLab grow the Hybrid Fitness community in Lafayette!

Caro S. gifted me a Groupon for East Bay Fitness. It was a 3 month unlimited pass. I wanted to make…read morethe most of my Groupon, so I went anywhere from 3-5 times a week for the duration. I love that Jena was NOT what I expected. When I thought about boot camp, I was thinking militant drills, done my way or no way. This could not be further from the truth. Jena's classes were all about YOUR personal best, and getting YOU to the next level, whatever that was. Class was different each day, and that was cool. If there was one day that was lower body intense, we'd do upper body the next. We took advantage of a lot of cool spots around Heather Farms Park. Now, let's get real. 5:30 am class comes around REALLY quickly. I was getting up at 5:00 to be there on time. I was also in bed, with a sleeping mask because it was still light out, between 8-9:00 pm. But I LOVED the feeling of getting my workout done before work. I felt like by 8:00, rolling into the office, my brain was ready to go. Since my Groupon has expired, I'm trying to figure out what's next for me. Unfortunately, East Bay Fitness doesn't fit into my budget right now. But I loved it while it lasted. Thank you Jena!!

I love East Bay Fitness Boot Camp!…read more The reality check: it has to be great for me to get up at 4:45am to make a 5:30 class! And it is...Jena is fantastic, and she manages to get you a great overall workout, most of the time before you even know what's hit you. Classes are fun, outdoors, lots of variety, and a great group of women. Jena does a great job keeping us challenged at a variety of fitness levels and I love the overall body toning (who knew I had those shoulder and arm muscles?) plus enough cardio to keep your heart rate up and burning calories. Jena is also great about encouraging us to set and achieve our goals and recently got some of us to sign up and train for a 5-10K. Boot camp gives you a great feeling of accomplishment before the sun even comes up and tons of energy throughout the day. Come join us!

I hesitated to start personal training because time and money were both real obstacles for me. Once…read moreI began working with Drew, I realized it was absolutely worth saving up for! I not only reached my goals, I more importantly gained a solid understanding of proper strength training in order to maintain and sustain my long term health objectives. What I enjoyed most working with Drew were the tough workouts and the feeling of success as my body composition improved. I loved learning correct technique and actually feeling the physical changes as they happened! Drew encouraged me to push myslef, both mentally and physically, all while considering my capabilities within certain physical limitations. I always felt like he had my safety and well being in mind, something that I found lacking in coaches I had worked with in the past. Drew pushed me, but with the utmost thoughtfulness! Some of the biggest benefits I experienced were: learning that I can stay disciplined, seeing huge strength gains, and building confidence in my ability to perform my work duties safely and competently with my strength gains. Drew helped me step into a stronger version of myself in every sense! I wholeheartedly recommend Drew for your personal training needs!!! I already have shared his name with several friends and family members. He is extremely knowledgeable, his workouts are thoughtfully designed for my specific needs and concerns, and he is a fantastic motivator who truly cares about my success and well being. He is flexible and understanding when life situations come up, which made the entire process feel supportive rather than stressful. Drew has a remarkable way of motivating and inspiring while keeping my safety and avoiding injury at the center of everything. He is highly educated and great at explaining techniques, mechanics, and training strategies, and he always took the time to answer any questions, even after our sessions ended. Drew has never once come across as a salesperson, which I have experienced with other trainers before him. Working with Drew has been a pleasure and aid give him another 5 stars if I could! I also plan to work with Drew again down the line, once I am able to save for another session set! Thanks for everything Drew- ai didn't know I could get so far, and learn so much, with such huge body comp changes! Can't thank you enough, sir! Go work with Drew at Fitness Ellipsis- you won't regret it!!!

I was hesitant to start personal training because of my age, ongoing pain from knee arthritis, and…read morethe fact that I had both hip and knee replacements. I also hadn't exercised in years, so I wasn't sure what I was even capable of anymore. Working with Drew completely changed that mindset. I discovered that I could build strength and stamina, even with the pain and physical limitations I thought would hold me back. He adapted every exercise to work around my discomfort and focused on strengthening the muscles that support my joints. I realized I'm far more capable than I ever imagined. I truly enjoyed the workout routine and the way Drew gradually increased the difficulty, it kept me challenged but never overwhelmed. I always felt supported and encouraged. Finishing a workout left me feeling proud, energized, and ready to take on the day. And I have to admit, I really enjoyed losing weight, too! Some of the biggest benefits I've experienced include improved strength, greater stamina, and much better posture. I would absolutely recommend Drew as a personal trainer. He's incredibly knowledgeable and created a personalized program just for me. He emphasized proper form in every movement, which kept me injury-free throughout. He even provided a nutrition guide that helped me lose weight and develop healthier eating habits. Drew is attentive, supportive, and truly invested in helping you reach your goals, he genuinely celebrates your progress right along with you. And I'll always remember his little coaching gems like "squeeze the lemon" and "last one, best one"!