I tore a tendon in my rotator cuff because I lacked muscle. My physical therapist assigned…read moreexercises, but it seemed like I was prone to tearing other tendons if I didn't start building muscle. I chose Palo Alto Fit because of its location and one-on-one training rather than a group class at, let's say, 24H Fitness. Before coming here, I didn't know how to use any of the machines, how to target certain muscle groups, or how to set reasonable goals while keeping track of my progress. However, through each session, I've learned how to use these machines and set goals for the week (especially regarding diet and lifestyle choices) so when I go about my day to day or do workouts on my own, I know how to determine an appropriate goal, workout weight, or set up a machine properly for myself. I knew I needed someone to help me one-on-one to understand my areas of improvement, and when receiving help and support, I strongly value consistency in my mentor/coach/tutor, which it seems PAF also values. I've been able to reschedule sessions (even last minute) while keeping my same coach, which is another point of appreciation! PAF starts you off with a free fitness assessment where they take your in-body scan and you talk about your goals. Every 4 weeks, you do another scan, and it's been great seeing and physically feeling the results!! It's been about 6 months now, and I only go once a week due to finances and scheduling, but it's worth every penny and I genuinely look forward to my workouts with my coach. My coach, Coach Joshua Villagomez, is well-versed in physiology and genuinely listens to me during the workouts and when I say I want to focus on a specific thing for my body. He pushes me to grow stronger and beyond the limits of what I could have ever imagined myself doing, and seeing the progress in the results has been seriously worth it. I've completed physical therapy much quicker than anticipated, and I'm now able to do more than before in terms of shoulder mobility and usage. I'm extremely grateful to him! I know everyone says their coach is the best, but he's seriously THE BEST. One thing that really helped me personally for financing this fitness journey was the flexibility for packages. They asked for the payment for the 12-week package (chose this package based on my goals and schedule) upfront. I genuinely can't afford that, but Nina (the owner) was kind enough to make a custom package that was realistically payable for me. She didn't want to turn me away because at the end of the day, health is wealth, and she helped me make that a priority. I'm not quite a gym rat yet, maybe just gym gerbil, but I'm excited to continue my health journey with my coach and PAF! -- Other things to note: - lockers, showers, small microfiber towels provided - I've even borrowed workout gloves when I felt like my hands were hurting from lifting the bar (an unfamiliar thing for me) - everything is kept extremely clean; it even smells clean all the time - water fountain inside - very well temperature-controlled (it could be 10° or 100° outside, but the inside is a good room temp) and good air flow - high ceilings - natural light - parking is easy (lot behind the building, street parking, and city garage across the street)

I've been with Palo Alto Fit for over 6 months now and cannot say enough about how great it is…read more Excellent trainers. Stunning facility. Utmost professionalism. I highly recommend it if you are looking to take your fitness up a notch.

I love working with Coach Toni at the Palo Alto location! I've made so much progress under her…read morecoaching, including deadlifting close to my body weight, confidently bench pressing and doing chest flies with good technique ... I am very particular about proper form, and Toni has a keen eye for making sure I'm engaging the right muscles for each workout. Thanks to her, I'm now much more aware of my newfound body parts -- the lats, glutes, hip flexors, shoulder blades, adductors... to name a few. I love how each session leaves me feeling better than when I arrived. I may walk in with a few aches and pains, but I walk out feeling like a free woman! The benefits don't stop there - I carry them over to my running, injury prevention and rehab, or simply moving my body more intelligently in everyday life. Oh did I mention Toni is creative, energetic, and fun to work with?

FunLife is all about positivity and community. Lots of…read morereasons to love this place: 1. Fantastic coaches who also create a welcoming atmosphere. 2. Great vibes. Everyone encourages everyone. 3. Oriented towards progress. The program allows you to see your process--6-week cycles, continuous increase in volume, repetition. I was looking for a place that had group personal training and found it at Fun Life. It is the perfect combo of attention and social

i had a great experience here with the nicest coaches ever. it is a little more on the expensive…read moreside but worth it.

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!

I've been sort of gatekeeping this spot because it's my go-to. But the time has come to write about…read morehow much I love LFC... I started lagree about a year ago and I was not in shape at all at the time. The instructors were so supportive during that phase in my life, and no one was ever judgmental or pushy. They were there to help and encourage only. A year later, I am so much stronger. I have zero back pain, and I'm in the best shape of my life. This studio and the instructors here literally changed my life. The studio is beautiful and the music is always great. It's conveniently located in my favorite shopping center so I can easily grab a coffee or açaí bowl after class. I love LFC and cannot say enough great things about it.

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!

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.

Jin is the best and I'm so glad that I found him. Highly, highly recommend training with him…read more I'm a woman in my early 30s and when I started training with Jin, I was definitely not in the best shape and not what I'd describe as athletic or fit. I spent most of my time at the office and got out for some studio classes or the occasional weekend hike. I'd never played sports or worked out at a gym before. Jin was great about listening to my goals and putting together an approachable, challenging workout plan. For our workouts, I got immediate value just from the first few sessions because he helped fix a bunch of issues with my form. I really appreciated his focus on the correct form because I'd screwed up my back a few years ago and didn't want to re-injure myself. Our sessions start with a warmup, and then a full body workout with a bunch of compound lifts and other exercises. No workout is ever quite the same. As I got stronger he would increase the difficulty to ensure that it was challenging but not too difficult. After training with him for half a year, it's been a complete transformation. I dropped 15 pounds and look and feel much more fit! I never would have imagined that I'd be able to lift the weights I can or run the distances that I can run. I'm way more confident and motivated about going to the gym and I have Jin to thank! Last but not least Jin is just a really cool dude. Super positive and easy to talk to, so the time passes quickly!

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.

Amazing setup with many equipments to keep your workout challenging and different. The staff is…read moreawesome with great attitude.

Mark Reifkind is a Master Trainer in the RKC, and has a resume as long as my arm. Now bear in mind…read moremy arms are only six inches long, but still... It is important to understand that there are many different levels of personal trainers, and at the top sits Mark. Receive the benefit of his 30 plus years of training at a high level in gymnastics, triathlon, marathons, swimming, powerlifting, kettlbells, etc. It is possible to stack fitness on top of dysfunction if a trainer does not understand how the body works, so Mark's method of corrective exercise followed by truly strenuous and results producing training will get you on the road to where you want to be in the safest and most efficient manner possible.

Mark "Rif" Reifkind helped get me started with both Kettlebells and Z-Health back in the day, and…read morefor this and other things I shall be eternally grateful! Like Mark, I've suffered from lower-back pain (LBP) over the years, but Mark is a kind, gentle, and extremely well informed and effective strength and movement coach. Since starting to work with Rif, I have gone through the DragonDoor HKC/RKC programs as well as the Z-Health R/I/S/T cirricula. I wouldn't be where I am now if it weren't for Rif, I just wish I had the chance to work with him more often and learn as much as I can!!