I have been a member for 25 years at Santa Teresa American Barbell (originally Gold's Gym) and it's…read moremy secret place to work out! It's the best gym in all of San Jose! 25 years of the best place to work out! JOIN!

Can't say enough great things about this gym and location. I came here today with a free pass to…read moretry it out and I had one of the best workouts today in a long time. This place is clean, greet and tons of equipment that are well kept, great vibes and an awesome staff. Met Jonathan and Dianna at the front desk and they were welcoming and friendly. Loved the place so much that I ended signing up. Best gym in the SouthBay hands down.

For last two years Paradigm became one of my favorite places to go. I am been doing workouts 6 days…read morea week now and completely addicted to it. Mandy and coaches (Joey is my favorite one :)) are doing great job helping us to stay strong and healthy during these difficult pandemic times. They provide great quality Zoom classes for people exercising home and outdoor classes with proper social distancing and cleaning procedures. There are also variety of nutrition and specialized classes to help you to be on track! I highly recommend to join if you are looking to improve your health, lose weight, improve strength and endurance and make new friends!

CrossFit has helped get me back in shape post-pregnancy!!! Don't waste your time at the…read moregym....seriously, this is the best fitness program I've participated in! My story is this.....My story begins in 2003 when I weighed in at 275lbs. From that very moment I stepped off the scale, I knew I had to take control of my life. I joined a weight loss program and started to hit the gym. Over the course of a few years, I was successful and lost a good amount of weight. My body reached a plateau in 2007, so I decided change things up and start personal training with Ronny Varghese (Paradigm owner, along with his wife Melody). That was the best decision I ever made. Once I started to train with Ronny, my body transform in ways I never thought were possible. I started at a body fat percentage of 26% and with time, patience and dedication, it dropped to my lowest ever of 17%.. I was literally in the best shape of my life and felt so incredibly healthy & strong. I was pretty much able to maintain my weight and activity level, until I became pregnant in July, 2011. At that time, I was participating in Ronny & Melody's bootcamp, which I continued for the first two months pregnancy. I eventually stopped attending once I moved to the other side of town & found myself with no energy to do anything other than go to work and sit on the couch. Pregnancy was a lot harder than I thought. I gained 44lbs during my pregnancy, which I was not happy about, but according to my doctors, I had actually done very well. I ended up having to get a c-section on March 6th and on April 19th when I got approval from my doctor to work out again, I started my CrossFit Foundations on April 20th. I wasn't waiting any longer than needed. I was ready to get back in shape and determined to shed this baby weight. So, as of today, only 2+ months into CrossFit, I'm about 8- 9lbs away from my pre-pregnancy weight & feel extremely positive about the direction I'm headed. I can't wait to see where my body is in a few months time.

A excellent place to get in shape. Great coaches and a great group of students. I've been a member…read morefor about 4 years now and am still learning and improving.

Great group of people very helpful and the best at getting to your goals…read more They have great programs for all levels and ages

If you're looking to make a change in your life then Chris is the way to go. I started with a 3…read moremonth commitment but was so pleased with how far I came that I've continued and now have been training with him for 10 months. The daily life of an engineer eating treats and sitting all day started to take a toll on me. My energy levels were low and body not ideal. When I contacted Chris he immediately got things set up for us to discuss how things would work including setting goals and we started training 2 days later! When we began I was nervous because I lacked any real gym experience, but he did a great job of evaluating where I was at and going from there. He also set a nutrition plan to follow and helped get it started by going grocery shopping with me where he teaches about best food choices and what to look for. One thing that I really like is that he didn't encourage the use of supplements, but instead a natural organics and real food approach. We track progress with monthly pictures and body measurements. Over these 10 months I've been able to achieve great results by gaining 25+ pounds and lowering body fat about 3-4 percent at the same time. We track workouts (reps/sets/times) with a fitness book he provided. Every day is an adventure with Chris because you never know what workout he is going to throw at you. It's always a good mix that constantly challenges you to level up. He is always positive and there to encourage you to push through them. If you can't do something it's not a problem, he'll find a way to work your way up to it. Other than physical, he has also helped me grow emotionally and mentally. He suggests new activities to try, as well as books, movies and different audio to listen to. He is great at lending a ear while discussing different topics and offering advice where he can. He believes physical is just one area of fitness and will provide you the tools to excel in all areas. I've been able to gain mass while getting lean. I've completely cut my need for caffeine while raising energy levels. I am constantly improving in all areas of life. I love the feeling of knowing I am running optimal with proper nutrition, health and fitness levels. No matter where you are at fitness wise, I'd highly recommend Chris for anyone that wants to reach their goals and maybe aim for new ones.

I had fallen off my normal workout routine/schedule and needed someone to help get me back on…read moretrack. I wanted someone who I would be comfortable with. The weight gain I had experienced from my fallout made me super self conscious. I am so thankful that I found Chris. He has a genuine interest in motivating his clients to achieve their goals with fitness, nutrition and overall health. I needed more than just a personal trainer. I needed motivation and some tough love. When I started my program with Chris, I was at an all time low fitness-wise. He helped me gain strength through his no BS workout sessions, re-evaluate my diet to support my goals and offered tough love and counseling when I would begin to struggle. Unfortunately, I had to end my program with Chris because I no longer commute to the South Bay / Silicon Valley for work regularly. If only it were possible to clone him! A girl can dream. :)

I joined Elite Spartans about 3 years ago to combat the Dad bod that came with a couple of amazing…read morekids and a stressful desk job. It has been one of the best decisions of my life and I love feeling strong and fit again. I wish I would've started sooner. The facility is clean and well laid out to support a variety of classes as well as personal training. The staff is extremely friendly, supportive, and do an amazing job of customizing workouts with consistent variety! I haven't repeated the same circuit once! Check out Elite Spartans! You won't be disappointed!

Elite Spartans is an amazing gym! The classes are challenging, fun, and always well organized. The…read moretrainers really push you to work harder and become stronger, but they are also encouraging and supportive the whole time. I always leave feeling accomplished and motivated. I highly recommend Elite Spartans to anyone looking for great workouts and a positive community!

Matt Ginion is an extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with Personal Trainer. He has a very…read morewide range of nutrition and exercise knowledge and is able to explain in a way that is easy to understand and be consistent with. Matt is very realistic in his approach and wont try to force you to do things you are not comfortable with. He is a very strong motivator and will always ensure you are on the correct path in terms of workouts and nutrition. Above all, Matt cares about your success. This is very important when training for a goal because you want your trainer to also be someone who is in your corner. Matt is an exceptional personal trainer and a great guy and a big reason why I was able to lose the 30lbs I needed to lose before my wedding!

Matt is a great personal trainer/coach! He's been helping me reach my goals throughout my journey…read morein powerlifting for a little over a year now. Since I've started my program with Matt, I have added about 50+ pounds on my squat, 25+ pounds on my bench, and 70+ pounds on my deadlifts. My total keeps climbing. If you're looking to make some solid gains and build muscle, then I highly recommend Matt to help you with that.

I'm a chiropractor who has sent several patients to work with this company for at home exercise…read morecare. They both report that they have enjoyed the experience and feel that their pains are reducing while they feel they are getting stronger! If you are looking for custom at home exercise management and/or a way to stay accountable for your health goals in the easiest way possible, this is your group - Call Zane.

This review is long overdue and they are 10 stars in my eyes. I found Send Me A Pro - San Jose West…read morein 2021 when I had been struggling with chronic lower-back pain for three years from working long hours at the computer. With three kids and my own business, my schedule is nonstop, and I finally realized I needed a personal trainer to keep me accountable and help me prioritize my health. I'll admit I was feeling uneasy at first since I don't usually like having strangers in my home (even backyard). I also expected most trainers might be overly intense for my personality. What I really needed was calmness, flexibility, and understanding. I shared my concerns with Zane, and he matched me with TROY. Four years later, I am still training with Troy!! Troy is incredibly patient and thoughtful. He customizes every workout to my abilities and limitations. I went from back pain that could keep me in bed for weeks at a time to now having no major flare-ups for years. The pain is still there occasionally due to the disc bulging, but it's minimal and my quads are now strong enough that I can squat and lift properly. I could only do twice sessions a week - went from simple "good mornings" to heavier lifting, I definitely felt good within a few short weeks. On top of that, Troy has always worked around my "impossible" schedule. I've literally run into sessions straight from Zoom calls and then dashed out afterward to pick up kids. I often start our workouts stressed from work, and his calm demeanor and encouragement leave me feeling not only stronger, but mentally lighter. It feels like fitness and therapy combined Earlier this year I also fractured my knee. When it was only about 70% healed and still stiff, Troy built completely different programs that protected my knee while still helping me progress. He writes a new plan for me every single session!! In four years we have almost never repeated the same workout, so it's never boring. I'm now 47 and feel stronger than I did at 40. I started boxing with him also! I am truly grateful for both Zane and Troy, their professionalism, kindness, and genuine passion for helping people are very clear.

I saw that a new gym opened up in the South Bay close to my house and I went to check it out. I…read morehad a nice conversation with the owner Michael. I was really impressed how he understood my strength limitations from a neck injury that I suffered in 2008. I have been interested in joining a gym, but didn't like the congestion of the major chain gyms. With major gyms you get pressure sales by the staff, so I appreciated that Michael didn't do that. Just by our nice and causal conversation, I knew this was the gym for me. The $50 monthly membership fits perfectly for my budget, so I was sold.

This gym has everything you need! It's a perfect gym to go in, get your workout in and continue…read moreyour day. They have great equipment!