I had done some bodyweight fitness but was otherwise a totally inexperienced gym goer who was looking for some guidance on good form starting out, plus some extra motivation. After an intro call where Nick explained the format and gym (flexible session plans, private gym, validated parking), he matched me with Ada as a trainer. Ada has been a blast to work with. It's been a few months and I've been making great progress feeling stronger and more in tune with my body. She's very attentive and really listens to your goals and desires (strength and coordination for myself) in creating a program for you, and she made me feel totally comfortable and supported when I told her I had no idea what I was doing. I feel much more confident with her showing me the fundamentals, as well as how I should adjust to correct errors in my form to keep me from getting injured. She is a perfect mix of fun and encouraging such that I'm always looking forward to my session each week! read more

I can't say enough good things about Ada. After having my second child my body was just not bouncing back like it had after my first pregnancy. I came to NuFitness trying to get stronger and more toned. From day one, she's been incredibly attentive--really listening to my goals, checking in on how my body feels, and adjusting workouts based on what I need that day, not just a generic plan. Every session feels intentional and personalized, not rushed or repetitive. Most importantly, I can genuinely see and feel progress. I'm stronger, more confident, and finally on a clear, sustainable path toward meeting my fitness goals. If you're looking for a trainer who's supportive, knowledgeable, and truly invested in your success, Ada is the one. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I have been training with Jen for about 7 months now, and the experience has been amazing. From the very beginning, Jen took the time to understand our individual goals, fitness levels, and any limitations we had, and then created personalized workouts that challenged us without ever feeling overwhelming. Jen strikes the perfect balance between being encouraging and pushing us out of our comfort zones. She's incredibly knowledgeable, attentive to form and technique, and always adapts our sessions to keep things interesting and effective. Beyond the physical training, Jen always brings positive energy which makes our workouts with her something to look forward to every week. After just a few months in, we have both became noticeably stronger, have more energy, and feel more confident in our bodies. We've also built healthier habits that we're excited to continue long-term, all thanks to Jen's support, expertise, and consistency. We truly can't recommend her and the team at Nu Fitness enough! read more

My spouse and I sought out personal and couple's training sessions. We have been training with a NU fitness trainer for around 8 months now. The first trainer we had, we didn't feel like he listened to what we were saying or asking for, so the owner, Nick, paired us with Tim. What a 180! He listened to our needs, created separate plans for us during couples sessions then started to come to our building's gym to do in home training sessions. He really listens to what we are saying. He quickly adjusts the routine when I have a chronic illness flare up and I'm not able to do as much. He's very nice, personable, and friendly. We highly recommend training with Tim! read more

Ada is amazing! She has been helping me put together an exercise routine that will allow me to achieve my goals of strengthening, bone building and improving my posture. She will adapt exercises to make sure they are pain free, have low risk of injury and are targeted to my goals. I have already made significant progress in the two months we have been working together. Ada clearly has a passion for fitness and nutrition. Highly recommend. read more

Training with Ada has been an amazing experience. She truly listens to me and always makes sure I feel comfortable and confident in every session. No matter what challenges I have, she finds the perfect modifications so I can get the workout done safely and still feel proud of myself. Thanks to her guidance and patience, I'm slowly but surely seeing real results and getting stronger -- and it feels awesome to notice the progress. Ada is supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in her clients' success. I honestly couldn't ask for a better trainer, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful, motivating coach who actually cares! read more

Have loved joining Nu Fitness and working with Wyatt and Ada on personal training. The gym has great community and both Wyatt and Ada have constructed great programs to get me to my goals. Can't thank them enough! And thanks Nick for creating a great community! read more

Great gym with excellent personal training support. I joined specifically for training and have been working with Ada, who's been outstanding. She built a program to improve my flexibility and strength, works with me twice a week, and provided additional at-home workouts. I appreciate how she monitors my progress and keeps every session fresh and challenging. Highly recommended. read more

Ada is an amazing trainer. She is very attentive in our sessions, and we have been making strides in reaching my fitness goals. I appreciate her attention to detail in correcting my form and ensuring that I don't hurt myself and am working the correct muscles. She is also very friendly and accommodating when it comes to scheduling workouts. Highly recommend. read more

Doug has been my personal trainer for the past three months, and he's been phenomenal. He's attentive, communicative, and easy to work with. Doug quickly understands your goals and consistently pushes you just beyond what you thought was possible. I feel noticeably stronger and fitter, and I genuinely look forward to our sessions. Nu Fitness is also an excellent gym. It's fully equipped with top-tier strength training gear, and the location couldn't be more convenient -- just steps from BART with free parking available, which makes getting there completely hassle-free. read more

I've been working with Ada at Nu Fitness for the last three months and have so many good things to say. I have prior experience with strength training but had concerns about injuring myself if I continued without support. Ada is a very skilled trainer and was able to assess my posture and movement and give me suggestions for ways I can improve my form while lifting weights and doing exercise to protect me from injury. She developed a fantastic home and gym program for me to do in between sessions with her that meets all of my goals. I feel so much stronger and healthier since I started working with Ada, and I haven't had any injuries - in fact, some of the pain and tension I used to have when working out has disappeared. I highly recommend Ada as a personal trainer both if you're looking to get stronger/more fit and if you're looking to improve your form and protect yourself from injury. read more

I sought out personal training after I experienced a running-related injury and completed a course of physical therapy, but still felt weak and clueless about how to re-engage with exercise. After a thorough intake call with Nick, I began training 2x/week with Tim. Five months later I'm really grateful I made this decision. I'm feeling so much stronger, I've been able to begin running again, and I'm able to confidently do strength-training on my own (something I've always been a bit intimidated by). I love working out in the space and Tim is really great at what he does--knowledgable, personable, accommodating. 10's across the board, highly recommend both Nu & Tim. read more

Currently work with Jenn and she's absolutely fabulous. Amazing sense of humor which helps when you have a 7 am workout. Really knows her stuff and models everything before trying. Consistently checks in after a workout to see how I'm doing. During our workouts she's attentive and locked into my form and making sure I'm feeling ok. Always ready to challenge me and I really Appreciate that. It really speaks to her ability as a coach that I actually Look forward to my 7 am workouts! Def try Jenn!!!! read more

It's a safe environment for anyone who wants to workout- programs are client focused which makes it suitable for anyone :)

I've been training with Doug for about six months, and it's been a really positive experience. I suffered a back injury years ago and was always hesitant to lift weights, so I came in as a newbie. Doug has helped me build confidence and learn proper form safely. He strikes a good balance between pushing you and keeping you comfortable. I've already learned a lot and now feel confident working out on my own - which was my goal from the start! He's also funny and easy to get along with, which makes training enjoyable. I'd definitely recommend him. read more

I absolutely love training at Nu Fitness and working with Doug. I started working with him at the beginning of the year to build more discipline and consistency in the gym. Doug took the time to understand my goals and created customized full-body routines. I'm a fairly active person with prior gym experience, I had fallen out of my routine and was struggling to get back on track. With Doug's guidance, I regained my strength, improved my form, and started seeing results. I also learned a lot of dad jokes - he loves those. His approach is both challenging and supportive! If he see's that you're strong expect to add weight on that squat rack! Loved working with him and how strong I felt after each session. If you are looking for some accountability - definitely work with Doug. This was also an opportunity for me to use gym equipment and not have another person hovering over me because they want to use it too. At Nu Fitness - each trainer has a space/ squat rack area, and mirror where you can workout - there's two other rooms that have additional equipment. Yes, there's other clients, but you won't feel overwhelmed by the amount of people. A few more pluses - validated parking, showers/lockers, fresh magazines in the waiting area. read more

I've been working with Doug for about 2 months now. The process from getting introduced (by the owner Nick) to getting into the swing of things was seamless. I was nervous about going back into weight lifting given musculoskeletal issues/surgery/an autoimmune condition that I have but Doug took the time to understand my health history and goals and set up a program that I've really been enjoying. I'm already feeling stronger and safer in the gym. read more

Ada is an amazing personal trainer. After only a few months working together, I am already so much stronger. She listens carefully to my goals and has been thoughtful and creative in putting together a program that helps me get stronger, develop more flexibility, and improve balance and movement patterns. When I struggle from time to time with an exercise, she is terrific at diagnosing what's going on, and suggesting a modification to the exercise, or a stretch or other warm-up movement that will help. She pays close attention to my form and helps me adjust as needed so that I avoid injury. I historically have been pretty injury-prone, so I was nervous about going back to the gym after a few years away, but Ada made me feel comfortable from the beginning, and has always made sure that I am working out safely. Not only am I NOT getting injured at the gym, but also the work I have been doing with Ada has resulted in fewer injuries from moving around in my daily life, as I am stronger and moving better! I highly recommend both Ada and Nu Fitness! read more

I've been working with Doug and Nu Fitness for 5 months. Doug has truly transformed my understanding of strength training and helped me make incredible progress. He quickly assessed my fitness level, listened to my goals, and developed a customized training program focused on teaching me the fundamentals of strength training with a focus on proper form and safety. Doug has an in-depth knowledge of training. He doesn't just put you through random workouts - every exercise has a purpose for strengthening specific muscle groups. Doug makes our sessions enjoyable with his positive attitude and words of encouragement. He genuinely cares about his clients' success. If you want a knowledgeable, results-oriented trainer who can take you to the next level, look no further!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Tim is a fantastic trainer and the gym is well equipped, friendly and chill. Tim has helped me tremendously in building back my strength, training for sport specific outcomes and being really flexible as I was dealing with an injury. I'm a former D1 and professional athlete and I have not had a trainer since my playing days (I didn't think I needed one!) but Tim changed my mind because he motivates me, pushes me, brings a ton of expertise and ideas and frankly is just a nice human to spend time with. read more

I've been working with Billy during my pregnancy, and I'm completely satisfied!! He has prenatal training and overall a lot of expertise about the body that shows in every session. He is also very kind and enthusiastic. I was having a lot of pain in my second trimester before I started working with Billy, and almost instantly felt a lot of improvement and my third trimester has been so much better. Also, in previous workout situations I've always had issues with knee or hip pain, but Billy helps me adjust to avoid this entirely. I'd definitely recommend him to anyone else who is looking for someone with a lot of expertise, prenatal or otherwise! read more

My partner and I have been doing 2-on-1 training sessions with Doug, and we honestly can't recommend him enough. I've never been someone who enjoys going to the gym, but Doug has completely changed that for me. The facility is great and Doug keeps our workouts fresh and challenging by constantly switching things up, which makes each session feel new and engaging. You can tell he puts thought into how to push us without making it feel repetitive or overwhelming. On top of that, Doug is genuinely a great person to be around. His sense of humor keeps the mood light, even when we're sweating through a tough circuit. We always leave feeling accomplished and feeling positive. read more

Thank you Nu Fitness & Billy! I'm SO glad I found Billy to be my trainer. I wasn't able to be active for almost a year (pregnancy & postpartum issues) so my body was in bad shape. From our first session I knew Billy was going to be a great fit. He has a deep and intuitive understanding of how the body works - perfect for helping me on my postpartum recovery journey. After working with him, I now have strength and mobility to do functional movements that I haven't been able to do without pain. And what's crazy amazing is that he's been able to give me workouts that have even started to undo years of damage and weakness in my hips & legs I had before kids. I've used trainers before, so I've seen a lot of different training methods - I can confidently say Billy is uniquely skilled at getting results. I wish I had met him for prenatal exercises to do preventative treatments, but now postpartum, I'm so grateful that he's helping me rebuild my core, correct my pelvic tilt, and relieve several chronic hip issues. read more

I have been training with Billy Salinas to address postpartum back pain and to regain my strength for cycling. Not only does he have postpartum training certification, he also has a great attitude and is meeting me where I am at. He's has an eye for posture and makes minor adjustments to my form and day to day activities that have made a real difference. I literally feel like I am starting from scratch he is patient, kind and encouraging. After 2 months working together my pain is mostly gone and I am getting stronger and more capable! Small wins to be sure, but very meaningful. I would Highly recommend Billy to anyone who has struggles with long term pain, is coming back from injury or just needs someone to help them get back on track. read more

I've been training with Doug for 7 months and I can't recommend him enough. I first came to Nu Fitness because I wanted to get in better shape but what I ended up getting has been so much more than I expected. Doug's approach is challenging, informative, fun, and I actually look forward to my training sessions, which is something I have never experienced before. He pushes my physical limits and is extremely encouraging in the process, we connect and laugh in between sets, and even outside of our sessions he shares a google sheet where all my sessions are tracked so I can look back and see my progress and/or use as a reference to go work out on my own. 10/10 form me! If you're looking to feel great, look great, and have fun then check out Doug and Nu Fitness! read more

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Billy is one of the best trainers I've worked with. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about the body and movement, but he's kind and meets me where I am. I've never before experienced a trainer who is more interested in my well-being than in making me fit some idealized version of what "healthy" looks like. And that's not to say that I don't get a great workout with Billy. Quite the opposite! Both our work in session together and his programming for me to do on my own have me feeling stronger and more balanced than I have in years. read more

Tim is an amazing trainer! I worked with him for a few months in the spring with the fitness goals of improving my yoga practice, fixing imbalances from years of running, and just to feel overall more confident and at home in my body and at a gym. Tim was great about working within the perimeters of my abilities - I didn't have a gym membership at the time, and he created the perfect program for me to incorporate at home. Tim's guidance helped me get into inversions & arm balances I didn't think I could achieve in my yoga practice, and I was surprised how much my flexibility improved alongside the strength building. I've broken a lot of bones, including my L5 vertebrae & a couple of places in my face. I was AMAZED how much the program Tim made me improved and managed pain in these areas. It was honestly much better than my experiences with physical therapy. Nu fitness as a whole is pretty great. I've really enjoyed the community they've built around fitness lifestyle, and have made friends through their bike riding and other excursions. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Losing fat and getting more lean muscle mass since my last update! People are noticing and I feel really good in my body and stronger, more flexible. Also, The energy of the space is wonderful and everyone is so friendly. read more

Doug is a patient and great trainer, he has made the process of getting started a lot simpler for me

I have been training with Doug for the past few months and it has been a fantastic experience! I appreciated how he first took the time to understand my personal goals and then customized a plan to meet those objectives. During the sessions he also has a great balance of keeping things light and funny and getting our work done. I also appreciate his coaching style - he will not overwhelm you with a ton of direction, but rather gives you simple instructions, sees what you can do on your own, and then coaches to make any corrections. I found this to be a great way to learn a lot of new exercises. I highly recommend working with Doug and have enjoyed my time with him and Nu Fitness. read more

I've been training with Wyatt for a few months and he's outstanding! Wyatt is super knowledgeable and focused each session. I appreciate his calm encouragement and attention to form. I'm new to exercise in middle age and nothing at a gym comes naturally to me. Wyatt not only shows me how to do an exercise, but he explains moves exceptionally clearly which I really need! I've tried things I never thought I could and have fun at each session, too. Thanks to Nick for such a thoughtful intake call and the regular check-ins and positivity. Cheers to Nick, Wyatt and Nu Fitness! read more

What a great space with great people. I'm challenged and supported to learn new skills. Thank you, Nick! read more

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I use Nu Fitness for personal training and it's been great. Nick helps match you with a trainer who can help you work towards your individual goals. For me, getting older with an autoimmune disease has made me super weak, especially on one side. Having someone come to your home and help you with a routine to build muscle has been more effective for me than PT. I find I am getting stronger each week and building stronger neuro muscular connections -- my primarily goal. If you are looking for a personal trainer, I recommend speaking to Nick. read more

I came to Billy because I had started trying to lift heavy and wanted someone to make sure my form was good for safety and longevity. Billy was able to evaluate my movement from a million directions and guided me into correcting technique that I thought was already pretty good. He's able to speak a language of movement that I understand and am able to apply. I highly recommend working with him if you are someone who values more than just basic fitness - longevity, technique, progress in your workouts, and all the things that will have you moving the way you want to later on in life. read more

We work with Nu Fitness to do house calls in our garage (Andra) - 2 people, 2 sessions each per week. It's an investment, but has made working out with 2 kids under 2 possible again - we're grateful for their flexibility in planning with our work/childcare schedules and their ability to work with our limited space and equipment (which they're able to supplement with bands and other portable things based on what we're doing), and are excited by the results we're seeing. I have not visited their physical gym space, but would highly recommend if you're looking for a trainer! read more

Tim has been a fantastic trainer for me. He helped me talk through my fitness goals, took my existing injuries into consideration, and crafted a warmup and workout routine that would work with my busy schedule. My gym background prior to this is very nonexistent and working with him has helped me feel way more confident I'm doing the exercises right. My body feels more mobile and stronger each week for both daily activity and for my activities (climbing, dance, hiking). After a few months, I went on a hike with elevation and the usual pain I'd feel my left knee disappeared! Thanks to Nick for helping me feel comfortable starting out, and pairing me with Tim too. read more

Nick is the best, I really love training with him. He is such a genuine person and he really knows how to motivate me to hit my fitness goals. I came into Nu Fitness as an already experienced gym goer but Nick has shown me a ton of new workouts that I wouldn't have ever been exposed to otherwise. He has helped me address a number of imbalances I was dealing with and now I'm feeling stronger and more mobile than even. I'm happy I decided to start personal training with him! read more

Came to Billy from NuFit at the start of my third trimester of pregnancy to address pelvic/lower back pain and learn about how to prep my body for childbirth and early motherhood. I am so happy I did! Before meeting him, I had trepidations about seeing a male prenatal specialist... was it going to be awkward? Could he truly empathize with my experience? As it turned out, it was not awkward at all. He is professional, positive, and intuitive, which makes him super easy to talk to. He is also INCREDIBLY knowledgable about prenatal exercise. He taught me how to breathe, how to squeeze muscles I didn't even know were there, and helped me correct the muscular imbalances that my rapidly-growing body challenged me with. As birth approaches, I am more and more grateful to have Billy in my corner! read more

Nick is a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and awesome personal trainer. He is empathetic and very sensitive to what I need to get stronger and have better balance. I look forward to working with him every week and appreciate his occasional reminders during the week to help me follow my training program. I cannot recommend Nick more strongly and feel so lucky to be working with him. read more

Doug has been great! Very good at programming around and to fix injuries, which has been incredibly helpful. Also very flexible with adjusting to days where injuries are acting up. Overall has been a great experience. read more