I've been attending the small group workouts at TVT for a bit over 15 months now. As a fitness backbencher, my prior attempts to exercising have been short lived. I love the group workouts at TVT. Melissa mixes up the workouts. Last week, I realized that the whole set was brand new - every day there's a new variant of an exercise. There are variants to each exercise based on your fitness level as well. Melissa is also very lively, present and funny and makes the class enjoyable. I've also taken a few individual training sessions from Melissa and learned a lot from that. My fitness has improved significantly and that has allowed me to enjoy biking, hiking and other activities quite immensely. Dan is amazing. He's the uber fitness geek. I've attended the "lean online" sessions run by Dan and learned tools to manage my diet towards a healthy and balanced diet. Dan pointed out the deficiencies in my vegetarian diet and I started losing weight regularly once diet was changed. TVT has been a great addition to my life. I eagerly look forward to the 4-5 sessions I have each week. For the first time in my life, I look forward to exercising. That's quite a change. I highly recommend TVT for folks of all levels of fitness. TVT will change your life! read more

I love the group classes with Melissa. I've been attending for a few years now and always look forward to the fun, exercise and challenge. I feel stronger, more flexible and healthier knowing that I started my day with a workout. Melissa's classes are made for everyone; she adapts each exercise for all the levels represented in class. The 50 minute workouts are the prefect length and include a full body workout with weights, resistance, cardio, etc. Each day is a little different and challenges me in a new way. I actually look forward to working out. Something I never thought I'd make a priority is now something I look forward to and plan on doing for a LONG time! As we age, the importance of movement, flexibility, weight resistance training becomes even more important! Thank you Melissa and Tri Valley trainer for keeping me healthy! read more

I've been going to Tri Valley Trainer for 6+ years. It's how I start my day. No matter how tired I am I get up to go to to class with Melissa and I've never regretted it. Last year I injured my back and could barely move for 4 months. After trying everything from physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, cryotherapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, nothing really helped. I did some personal training with MelIssa and she got me back on my feet. Today although I still suffer from my injury, I'm back in class 4 to 5 days a week. Although I don't do exactly what everyone else is doing, Melissa takes extra care to make sure I'm still strength training but protecting my back. I recommend Melissa and Dan to anyone who wants to get in shape and stay healthy. read more

A few years ago, I would go to the gym on a semi-regular basis and "sort of" workout. I'd run on the treadmill, play around with a few weights, and clock-watch. I wasn't pushing myself and nobody was pushing me. Fast forward to September 2016. I knew it was time to get in shape, but wanted to do something different. So I signed-up for a three month membership to "Club TVT" and committed myself to going three days a week. These 45 minute classes are challenging and efficient with a ton of variety! Most importantly, Melissa and the small class environment give me that push and guidance I never had at the gym. I lost a quick ten pounds and needless to say, just renewed my membership. I feel younger, stronger, and my new routine has no doubt positively affected other aspects of my life. I can't recommend Tri Valley Trainer enough. Thank you Melissa and Dan! Update: I'm now down 25 pounds in 5 short months. I've lost a pound a week since 1/1 and TVT has made it easy. The best part is I'm also getting STRONGER! read more

Dan is super fun to train with. He's aware and conscientious not to injure this old athlete, by being very selective and specific about form, exercise choices and explanations. I wouldn't choose anyone else! read more

I have been working with Dan for a little over a year and it has been one of the best investments in my health and wellbeing that I could have made. He is patient, thoughtful and challenging. As the previous reviewer noted, he makes the workout fun and productive (read: tough!) I look forward to my weekly workouts with him and its exciting to see the changes to both my level of fitness, the physical changes to my body and my attitude to working out. I cannot say enough great stuff about him As with any training program, you get out of it what you put into it, but if you are willing to make the commitment - Dan is the man! read more

This review is seriously overdue. I have been a regular at Melissa's small-group training classes for a few years now. I am amazed by her ability to always present a new and challenging workout. Furthermore, I have body area that I need to treat with caution, and she always remembers to give me an alternate exercise to keep the area injury and pain free. Most importantly, I have tried going to gyms on my own, but I am unable to maintain my focus and motivation. Melissa keeps me going toward my fitness goals and keeps this old broad from feeling like an old broad. The class is comprised of people of all ages and fitness levels, so no one needs to feel uncomfortable or self conscious. I wholeheartedly recommend trying out her classes for a trial week. read more

Living in Danville, I wasn't sure about driving 20+ minutes for a workout. That was 18 months, 32 pounds and 3 inches ago. Melissa's Club TVT classes are amazingly effective in both time spent and results. And Melissa & Dan are not only top-notch personal trainers, they are awesome people as well. Worth every penny. read more

Dan was instrumental in my weight loss breakthrough! I had always been athletic and ate well, but when I worked with Dan on my daily diet and my exercise regime I finally toned up my overall body and lost a pants size. My arms have definition now! Dan has so much knowledge and exceptional intuition! He heard me say things like "I just don't see myself excercising for an hour a day 6 days a week" and he helped me to make lifestyle changes that will work for me forever. Thanks DAN! You rock! ~ Kira, (Mother of two boys) read more

I've been training with Melissa for almost three years, and look forward to every session! She is positive, kind, knowledgeable and very responsive to needs and questions. Consistently impressive with her commitment to and passion for her work, Melissa gives her all to her classes and clients to make their lives better. She has helped me immensely with food options, weight loss, strength, and motivation, and I cannot speak highly enough of her and her work! read more

I have trained with Dan off and on over the last several years, from the time he did only personal training in his garage to now when he has classes and others on his team. It is the absolute best thing I have ever done for myself. He is so positive and full of good energy - you always feel spent and yet invigorated after a session with him! He also coaches you on nutrition. Get him to teach you to box - you will love the experience! read more

Dan is very encouraging and knowledgeable. He will teach you how to properly work out and he keeps it interesting. I LOVED the results I got from his Pilates class. At the end of the class I always felt very accomplished and my body felt good. I loved the way everyday activities felt easier because of my new strength thanks to Dan. read more

Dan and Melissa are fantastic!! The classes they teach never get boring and are full body workouts. I never get used to the workouts so I'm always on my toes and it never feels old. They incorporate cardio, core and strength in every workout, perfect when you are on the go and never really sure the next time you will make it to class. read more

Ok, Yelp ... Please don't throw my review down in the Filter. I've been attending the group classes for a month now. I am very happy with the results I'm seeing already and really appreciate all the advise from Dan and Denny. I am looking forward to a long term relationship with Tri Valley Trainer! : ) read more

Dan and Melissa are AMAZING!!!! They are patient in explaining the workouts. I have always been intimidated with gyms and working out, Melissa and Dan made me feel at ease and comfortable. Working out with Dan and Melissa has helped me become more productive with my work. I am able to carry my video equipment with ease and am not fatigued the day after shooting an 8 hour wedding! Thank you Dan and Melissa! I soooo appreciate you. The studio is immaculate, the groups are encouraging and fun, and again Melissa and Dan are great trainers. They have worked with me and increased my level of workouts at a steady and manageable pace. Congratulations on your larger studio. read more

Dan was a perfect trainer. I came back from college with a little extra weight and he helped me lose it and tone up in just the summer. We met every Monday, he pushed me just the right amount, and set me up with exercises for the week. He tailored to my preferences and needs for workouts and talked me through nutrition as well. I gained a lot of self confidence in the process of accomplishments. Very happy! read more

Dan is an exceptional trainer. I've worked with various coaches and trainers throughout my personal and professional life, and I can say with confidence Dan is of the highest caliber. Dan understands how to motivate and well as being a excellent 'technical' trainer. Additionally, one of Dan's strengths is his depth of experience with people of different fitness levels. Dan can work with hardcore athletes as well as people who are just getting started learning about how to get in shape. read more

The small group fitness classes at TVT with Melissa and Sara have seriously changed my life over the past six months. When I first walked in to this gym I could tell that the people around me had been coming here for years, which really says something about the quality of the community and the workouts. As someone who used to hate group fitness classes because of the pressure and judgement I always felt, I love the friendly, un-intimidating atmosphere of this gym. Even if you're entirely new to fitness, the classes are easy to follow and everybody works at their own pace. Small group classes are designed around different styles of strength training for each day of the week (think TABATA on one day, circuits the next day, EMOM after that) and incorporate different props (dumbells, medicine balls, trx, etc.) so things don't get boring after you've been going for a while. The 45-minute class with about 5 minutes for warmup and cooldown is just enough to challenge you without exhausting you. As somebody who has a love-hate relationship with cardio (emphasis on hate), these classes also got my heart rate up without causing me to swear off exercise forever - not to mention the crazy affordability for the number of sessions that are available. Whether you strength train regularly or you haven't picked up a dumbbell in years, give this gym a try. You won't regret it! read more

Dan is not your usual robotic nuts and bolts type trainer. He genuinely cares about his clients and their personal needs and goals. He also believes very deeply in his role as a trainer and his perspectives on the value of health and vitality are amazingly motivating. Add to that a holistic approach to training that is based on but not limited to foundational diet and exercise guidance, and you get a very unique training experience. Dan has an exceptional understanding of bio-mechanics and an unwavering commitment to ensuring perfect form during every movement in every exercise, thereby limiting opportunity for injury and maximizing results. He's also quite a good cook and has lots of tasty, simple, and highly nutritional meal ideas. Overall, Dan provides an excellent physical trainer package. read more

I've worked with Dan off and on over the years and he has helped me tremendously. His training techniques maximize time and effort while keeping it fun. His passion and commitment to healthy living is contagious and inspiring. Working with Dan is the perfect way to fulfill those New Year's Resolutions!! read more

I never thought I would need to hire a trainer after years of running my own martial arts studio; apparently, I was wrong. My need came to me in many forms and in great distress I placed my trust in Dan Taylor. None of my worries were a challenge to Dan as his experience and depth of knowledge easily conquered my weaknesses, aches and worries. Thank you for being a superior coach and in my corner. Cordially, Dr. Yazdi read more

Dan helped me to overcome the poor eating habits i developed when i transferred to school. he helped me to re-gain confidence and lose weight while teaching me effective methods to not count calories and have a more balanced well-being! For that i will always owe him! read more

I contacted Dan to come to our home in Alamo and provide My husband and I with personal training. Dan was always on time and inspired us to reach new levels of performance with every session. I recommend Dan to all of my friends and associates - he definitely knows what he is doing and he gave us some great information about food / health as well. If I lived closer to his office I would attend his classes for sure! Thanks again Dan for getting us on track and for providing us such a great support system! read more

Dan is awesome! He changed my life!! I won't EVER waste my money at a 24hr, Express, or Gold's Gym. I have always struggled with my weight. Honestly, I have some of the worst eating habits possible. I love to eat, and very little stops me from overeating. But after meeting with Dan for a consult I knew I had found a relentless force that would not let me fail to change my ways. Dan set up a relatively simple workout schedule that was far from the cookie-cutter plans from local gyms- I know I had spent thousands over the years at all of them!! Dan does require commitment. But everything has a purpose. First, write a food journal. Track all the food you consume. But it's not to make you feel guilty, it's so that he can offer alternatives to your current food habits. Mine was Starbucks and sweets. As an alternative, he suggested simple on the go foods that would give me the same jolt, but with little negative calorie/fat consequences. Another problem of mine was a SUPER busy schedule. I know everybody says their schedules are busy, but my schedule was wake up at 4am, get to work by 6am, lunch on the go at 11am, leave work at 3pm, drive to the other side of the Bay Area to attend college classes until 10pm, and then drive home to sleep for 5 hours. I would eat on the run, and usually end up eating nutritionally weak foods. Dan suggested that I keep easy to prepare fresh foods at work so that I could make my lunch, and make a dinner to-go after work. All the foods he suggested were similar to what I was eating before, only the new food was nutritionally rich and easy to prepare!! When I met with Dan in early 2007 I was 6'1 & 230 lbs. I couldn't buy clothes at normal stores. By the summer of 2007 I was down to 200 lbs... and dropped from a size 18 to a 12/14 (depending on the store). My weight still fluctuates. But because the muscle tone that Dan sculpted, it doesn't matter how long I slack off from working out, the muscle memory snaps me back into shape every time. If you're thinking about taking on healthy living, don't waste your money at a gym. Give Dan a chance to change your life! Thanks Dan!! read more

Love the small group training at Tri Valley Trainer! Melissa is happy, energetic, accommodating and always provides as awesome start to my day!Adding Tri Valley trainer to my routine has helped me to develop my strength and endurance. Through my additional training with Melissa I feel it has helped me to become a better Taekwondo instructor/ school owner and overall Black Belt. The climate of the classes is fun,while getting a great workout. I have made many friends and it is such a great place to go when you need to relieve some stress. Thank you to Dan & Melissa for being caring, helpful, supportive individuals that have helped me achieve my goals! read more

I have been going to the small group classes for a year and I can't believe what a difference they have made in my body. A year ago I had such painful knees (from running too much) I couldn't walk down stairs--now I run down them!!! I had a chronically sore shoulder and tennis elbow. All are better. The instructors are just SO knowledgeable in the right way to get people to exercise. They have a practice that encourages consistent gains in health. I have just been so impressed!! Oh, I guess I should say I am a Family Physician, and had tried all the conventional treatments for my aches and pains! read more

I was looking for a trainer for my son and saw Tri Valley Trainer had good reviews so I reached out to Dan who said he has years of experience working with kids and made an appointment to meet with my son and I. I really appreciated his non aggressive approach and the fact that he asked my son lots of questions in order to customize a workout just for him so it would get him in better shape and not bore him. He did just that. He worked out with him once a week and they did something new every time. My son was sweaty and tired when I picked him up and he remembered every exercise they went over so we could practice at home. That tells me he is a great teacher. I would definitely recommend Tri Valley Trainer to anyone looking to get over a plateau and get a great workout. I am planning on trying out the small group classes for myself next. Thanks Dan!! read more

Dan and Melissa are fabulous !!!! My husband did private sessions with Dan, and I did group sessions with Melissa. We have moved out of the area, but use what they taught us in our workouts now.. We miss them !!!! read more

So happy my husband and I found Tri Valley Trainer and have the opportunity to continue the type of training we were used to in SoCal! The workouts are full body, always different, always effective and the time just flies. Melissa and Dan are friendly, reliable, and very knowledgeable. We have used the private training as well as the small group training and enjoyed both. There are many convenient class times. The people you meet there are friendly and encouraging. Even If you have never worked out before, this is a good place to begin. You will see results and YOU are worth it! Come join me friends! read more

I worked out with Dan for over two years and I thought that he was terrific as a personal trainer. Not only did he teach me the proper form to use when lifting weights, but another benefit was that he served almost as a life coach at the same time. He has such integrity and a positive attitude towards life. He also worked with my son. I'm currently in physical therapy for three shoulder surgeries due to a construction injury, not due to my work with Dan. I've been complimented repeatedly on my dedication to my PT exercise program. Dan taught me that discipline. I hope to work with him again. But meanwhile, I'm living and using what he taught me to the best of my ability. If you decide to work with Dan, you won't be disappointed. read more

Dan has a very holistic approach to training that I just love. Not only are his work-outs (and boxing instruction) intense with amazing results but he includes great diet and emotional health advice 24/7. Dan has the ability to work with me where I am "at" and help me discover what is really important to me as opposed to what are just excuses or old habits. My whole approach to diet and exercise has evolved tremendously in the five years that I have been training with him. He is not only my trainer but my "wellness mentor." Best trainer in the Tri Valley!!! read more

Best trainers in the Tri-Valley! Dan and Melissa really listen and individualize the training for you. They are well versed in various injuries and they can help you get healthy. A much better solution than the big chain trainers. Great bargain! read more

I have worked with Dan on and off for a few years now and he has helped me transform my body in such a short amount of time. I am a student in his Boxing conditioning class and I feel stronger each time he trains me. My balance and stamina have increased greatly as well as my core strength. That's something I haven't really paid much attention to until Dan's training. Thanks so much Dan! :) read more