I have been training with Joe for over five years, and it has truly been a game changer…read more Before working with him, I was in constant pain from my desk job and relied on weekly visits to my chiropractor. Joe taught me how to improve my posture, move correctly, and build a stronger mind-body connection. Through consistent functional Patterns training, my pain gradually eased, and my chiropractor visits decreased from weekly to just once a month. Beyond helping me become stronger and more mobile, Joe has given me the tools and knowledge to take better care of my body every day. I'm incredibly grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their health, mobility, and overall quality of life.

I've been training with Joe for 3 years and he's really helped me understand my body and learn to…read morecontrol and adjust it. He brings energy and positivity to every session, is extremely flexible and responsive with communication, and goes the extra mile for you. I recommended him to anyone looking to get stronger and especially for folks in any kind of chronic pain.

I could not be more grateful to have met Tommy and to have the chance to work with him. Over the…read morelast ten years, I have come to him twice in physically rough shape -- and each time he has rebuilt me into someone stronger than I ever thought possible. The first time was due to serious back problems, even after going to physical therapy. The second was after having a baby, when I could barely climb a set of stairs. Tommy met me exactly where I was and, day after day, helped rebuild me. He has this incredible superpower - that when something in your body isn't working quite right, he has a Mr. Miyagi way of getting it back into alignment. He combines deep foundational knowledge of the body with an incredible understanding of the connection between muscles and the nervous system, all grounded in a calm, steady presence that pushes you further than you think you can go. He knows how to challenge you right to your physical and mental edge without ever putting you at risk -- and in the process, shows you what you're truly capable of. He is truly one of a kind.

Tommy is hands down the best trainer I have ever worked with, and I've had experience with a number…read moreof trainers/coaches. He's insanely knowledgeable, so motivating, and just wonderful to be around. He creates super individualized plans based on your goals / abilities, and is constantly adapting them to keep you progressing and challenged. I've been working with Tommy for 2.5 years, starting after the birth of my 2nd kid and through pregnancy, birth and postpartum with my 3rd. After 3 kids I can honestly say I've never been stronger. I was a college athlete and now an endurance runner -- Tommy has upped my game in every possible way. My only warning is that you'll get addicted -- I started working with Tommy once a week and now am up to 4x a week because I love working with him and see such incredible results. There's truly no one better!

This guy is amazing. I just started working out again after a long break & completely lucked out by…read morelanding in his boot camp. After years of not doing any exercise more intense than typing & walking around the block, my form sucks. That's okay, though because John is a stickler for form & he will notice & correct you if yours is not right. He's great at noticing when he needs to push me & when I need to take it easier. Not only that, his sense of humor is on point. It's not everyone who can make me laugh during a workout! Go workout with him!

When I first came in to see John, I was hunched over, muscles tight as a drum, and a big belly. For…read morethe last five years in my life it'd been all work (started a company about 8 years ago) and family (two young kids). A lot of joy, but also a tremendous amount of stress - and a lot of weight gain, lower energy, and just not feeling very healthy. I also work on the computer 10-12 hours per day and am a horrible sloucher. So I was just at a real low on physical fitness. Initially John focused on a lot of stretching and easing me into the tougher workouts. The intensity of the workouts has increased to a lot of resistance training, pullups / pushups / you name it - and I have gotten to a point where I'm just considerably stronger and healthier than I was a year ago. It's been time and money very well spent. I'm sleeping better. I'm dealing with stress better. Life is good. John cares a lot about my progress, and has a lot of advice about eating and healthy living outside of the workouts. He is very knowledgable about safety and proper stretching and techniques - the stretching is emphasized to the point where even after the most exhausting workouts, I'm generally not sore. John's really helped me turn things around. Weight loss, much more flexible (from stretching), eating better, and stronger with a lot more endurance and just a happier, healthier attitude. Highly recommended for anyone who lives or works by Hayes Valley and is ready to make an investment in their health and get some positive momentum going in their life.

Coach Rob has been a God send. After recovering from an injury, I decided to try TDF. I was…read morestruggling getting back into the gym and more importantly I didn't want to reinjure myself. Workouts have been fun and dynamic. I don't think I've had two of the same workouts in the seven months that I've been coming here. I'm getting stronger and I'm loving my results. Watch out summer! Overall Coach Rob is knowledgeable, caring, thoughtful, and professional. I'd recommend, 10/10.

I'm so happy I found Coach Rob! From the first 15 minutes of consulting with him, he shared his…read moreeducation, experiences, and his passion about his business and he complimented everything with my goals. Coach Rob is flexible, 7 days a week, and offers early and late hours. I commute on the other side of the bridge and he has been able to accommodate late afternoons. I train three days a week, two days are weight training and the third day is flexibility and mobility. It is extremely important, regardless of your age, to have proper training in flexibility and mobility. Coach Rob is also trained in physical therapy and recognizes when a muscle or a body part is not working as it should be, and he will stop the workout and either massage or help stretch the muscle and/or that body part. If you're reading this, and thinking of whether to join or not, join! You will not regret it! You will ask yourself, "why didn't I start a lot sooner?" I also appreciate the great energy and vibe of everyone that works out in his warehouse gym. Everyone is focused and motivated to get their bodies stronger.

I've been training with Sunil for a while now, and I can't recommend him highly enough. He brings…read morethe right balance of pushing me to my limits while also motivating and encouraging me every step of the way. Sunil always mixes things up--every session feels fresh, and I never get bored. Whether it's strength training, boxing, or mobility work, he tailors the workout to fit my goals and keeps it both challenging and enjoyable. He's also flexible with scheduling, which makes it easy to stay consistent even with a busy calendar. If you're looking for a trainer who truly cares about your progress and makes working out something to look forward to, Sunil is your guy.

I've been training with Sunil for three years. In that time I haven't had a single injury--just…read moresteady gains in strength and mobility. His programming mixes weight-lifting, mobility drills, and functional moves, so workouts stay interesting but always build toward something. What really sets him apart is his eye for form. He'll catch a tiny hitch in a squat and give one cue that fixes it. If I show up tired after a long day in tech, he scales the session without losing the point of the workout; if I come in buzzing, he pushes the pace. I'm 44 now and feel stronger, looser, and more balanced than I did a decade ago. If you want smart coaching that keeps you healthy while you get fit, train with Sunil.

You don't find too many clean and organized gyms in the Bay Area, but OMP is top notch. The film…read moredoesn't do this place justice as they have so much equipment along with personalized consultations. There's room for everyone as the gym is so spacious to the point that we were able to shoot several scenes for our film, Ghosted, which is now available on sites like Tubi (https://link.tubi.tv/evpZji8i5Mb). Stone & his team accommodated and allowed us to move equipment around, as long as we placed things back of course! Check it out for yourself!

I've been working out at OMP for a few years now, on and off, and the personalized workouts are…read moreexactly what I need to train at my own pace. The workouts let me get in the zone as I pump iron. Stone is a stickler for form (as he should be!), which has been invaluable over the years as I've had little to no injuries. The workouts themselves are challenging and progressive, with increasing weights over the weeks. They are never boring and certainly not easy. Stone's flexibility with my crazy work schedule is something I greatly appreciate, as I hate to miss my workouts. His knowledge and expertise have made my fitness journey fun and I've noticed the changes on my body. Keep it up, Stone! :)

I love working with Coach Nando! I've worked out my whole life but as a nurse, Covid turned my…read moreworld upside down. I was deployed to hot spots and working every day. Gyms were closed, I was tired all the time, and honestly my nutrition went to crap. I gained A LOT of weight. At one point in my life I was very close to competing in a show but that didn't happen at that point. It's always been something I've wanted to do. Once I got back in the gym and dialed in the nutrition I lost a lot of weights and gained back my muscle. I knew I still had a lot of work ahead of me and I would do better if I had a coach. I looked at several coaches, local and remote. After I had a consultation call with coach, I knew he was the right coach for me. I could tell from our first conversation that he would be honest with me and he would push me. I have continued losing weight and gaining muscle with his coaching. I've now competed in several shows, done multiple spartan races, and ran my first marathon. I can say with 100% certainty that I am in the best shape of my life and I thank Coach for getting me there. I'm excited to see what we build together over the next year as I transition into a different division. Whether you are looking for a lifestyle coach and just want to lose some weight, tone up, etc; or you want to start competing, I highly recommend Built by Nando.

After dieting and training on my own for 6 months- (started at roughly 300lbs and came down to…read more235lbs when I saw Fernando)I was exhausted and my body had plateaued. At that point I knew I needed to do something different if I wanted to compete on stage so I hired a professional that came recommended by the local IFBB pro in my gym. From the beginning Fernando not only displayed a level of confidence that was genuine (due to his experience and expertise)but he also is able to pass this confidence on to you as well. I needed this confidence because he nearly doubled my food intake!!! I was so afraid of getting fat again I was starving myself which I discovered once I started following his meal plan. So now I was on a mission to get lean and I was eating more! Best of both worlds! 24 weeks later, checking in every single week, many diet modifications, hitting every workout and cardio session and regularly posing I was able to step on stage at the 2023 Tahoe Show to which I took 2nd in Open Class and 4th in Masters division. I was extremely satisfied with my results considering where I started and the fact that it was my first show! Many thanks to you Coach Nando and wife coach Bere. Both of you were ALWAYS there when I needed you and most importantly for me as a bodybuilding nerd - Nando you always were willing to explain the reasoning behind your approach. This is am forever grateful for because you were not only a coach but a teacher as well! I will have this knowledge for the rest of my life now. If you want to reach far beyond what your mind can imagine for your physique I highly recommend you get on Team Built. You will not be disappointed!!!

After almost two years of crossfit, I had hit a wall with the level of coaching I was able to…read morereceive to improve my Olympic weightlifting. I came to Max's gym looking for better programming and a higher level of understanding of the technical elements of the lifts, and was not disappointed on either account. I had watched scores of YouTube videos and recorded myself trying to figure out why I wasn't improving my lifts and after a couple months I had a note on my phone with 3 things that I thought were the problem. I asked Max to watch one lift of mine and he immediately listed those exact three things and gave me cues to make the appropriate corrections. Before I came to Max's I had done only a handful of snatches over 100kg and all of them were ugly and unstable. Now less than six months later, I've hit PRs over 120kg for snatch, and every week have several sessions snatching between 90-115kg, and the reps are consistent and slowly improving each session. My front squat has jumped from ~180kg to 200kg and I'm regularly hitting 170kg for sets of 3-4. If you want to take your Olympic lifting to the next level, it's hard to describe the difference between lifting in a crossfit or other environment and having a team who shows up every time and pushes their limits and yours at every training session. Folks 50-70% of my weight are hitting numbers close to mine (or more) consistently and with better form, and it's motivating to show up and work hard. Max, Jo, and the other coaches are all extremely high level athletes and coaches, and the wall is decorated with trophies, medals, and other awards or paraphernalia from the top athletes in the world. There are 5 platforms and a powerlifting area, and it's nice to be able to choose supertotal training, powerlifting, or Olympic lifting depending on your goals. It's important to advocate for yourself and speak up when you need special help because nobody is going to hold your hand the way a personal trainer might, but even in the bustling environment, someone is almost always watching from across the room and ready to give feedback when necessary. The atmosphere alternates between goofy banter / camaraderie and intense encouragement when someone is pushing for a maximal attempt. No matter what you're looking to improve, you'll be able to make the next step at Max's gym. Even if you come for a few months to get shocked out of a slump or plateau in your training, it will be a worthwhile investment into your athletic career.

I did my level one here. Jo was a great teacher, and the facility is well maintained. Fun and…read moreexciting energy.