I've been going to Advanced Sports Performance in San Carlos for the past 3 months now, doing personal training with Coach Rick, and honestly it's been awesome. Definitely deserves all 5 stars! Right from the start, Rick's attention to detail is next level. He explains everything so clearly: why we're doing a certain movement, how to fix my form on the spot, what the plan is building toward, and how it all fits my goals. It never feels like a cookie cutter workout. It's all tailored just for me, and he pushes me in the best way possible without ever making it unsafe. In only three months, I've seen huge progress. My lifts have gone way up. I'm adding serious weight to squats, deadlifts, presses, you name it. And my cardio has gotten so much better too. Stuff that used to wipe me out now feels way more doable, and I'm bouncing back quicker between sets and days. What really sets it apart is that Rick doesn't stop at the gym stuff. He puts together full plans that include nutrition advice and diet changes geared toward better performance, recovery, and how I want to look and feel. Those tweaks have made a massive difference in my energy and the results I'm seeing. The gym itself is clean, loaded with great equipment, super convenient location, and the whole team has this motivating energy without it being over the top. If you're looking to get serious about your fitness with smart, personalized coaching, this is the place. Huge thanks to Rick and the crew. You guys are helping me level up big time! read more

5/5 - Love This Gym! Advanced Performance Gym is honestly the best. No matter your fitness level--beginner, advanced, or somewhere in between--they make you feel totally welcome. The coaches are super supportive and actually pay attention to what you need. I trained here through my pregnancy and came back postpartum, and they were incredible. They helped me modify workouts, made sure I felt safe, and never once made me feel out of place. And honestly? This gym makes me feel badass. There's something about the energy, the workouts, and the people that just makes you feel strong and capable every time you walk in. read more

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I've been going to Advanced Fitness Performance and have had a great experience!! The programming is structured and clearly thought through. You actually see progress over time!! Shoutout to Coach Rick! He does a great job pushing you to be your best. read more

Easily the best decision I ever made was joining this gym. I cannot recommend enough. I have bounced around all the corporate gyms for years always refusing to participate in group exercise, nevermind CrossFit! But now, this is my number 1 way to train. I learn something new about technique, nutrition, conditioning and strategy everyday. read more

This is the best gym there is. 95% of the time I show up just to hang out because the music is fire (thanks Coach Keahn) and the people are rad but that's what makes it easy to be consistent. After several years of showing up a few times a week mostly for the hang out, I'm stronger than I've ever been in my entire life - in my 40s after 3 kids. All the coaches are great (Mike, Jess, Melinda, Kat, Keahn) and you can show up at any level and have fun and get better. read more

Easily the best gym I've been to and its worth every penny. Mike, Keahn, Jesse, Kat, Melinda and the whole team are great. They have great senses of humor and they give constructive feedback while you are working out. Trainers at my previous gyms seemed too busy to give feedback in real time and I always knew I was having fun working out, but working out improperly. Having the right form and technique are critical for results and I get that here. My gymmates feel like a family and with every class it feels like our community gets stronger. This is such a supportive environment and I recommend this place to anyone who wants to get stronger, feel better and look better. Thank you guys for keeping me disciplined in my workouts and diets. I am eating the best I've eaten in my whole life and am feeling the best. I can't wait to see what I look like after a year here. Thank you again to the Trainers and thank you to my gymmates who make me feel so welcome and have support me through the process read more

Came to get in shape, stayed for the community. The coaches and everyone at Advanced are all friendly and welcoming. Doesn't matter your fitness level. The environment encourages me to push myself harder than I ever could when working out by myself. I've been working out at Advanced for several years now. I'm now in the best shape I've ever been. I love that I'm constantly learning new skills and challenging myself. read more

Awesome place! Great vibe, CrossFit workout and one day of HIIT. This place pushes you to do more than you thought you could. Coaches are really good, they give you feedback on your form to make sure you're getting the most of your exercise and not injuring yourself. Music during the workout rocks. read more

Really great community with fantastic coaches. Coaches pay attention and give feedback to everyone even in a group setting - so you get the best of both worlds - 1/ motivation from the bigger group 2/ individualized attention where it matters. read more

This place is absolutely life changing I am not only seeing the results but feeling amazing mentally and physically the trainers are extremely helpful and motivating helping achieve goals and go beyond they have truly been a blessing i highly recommend! read more

Advanced Sports Performance - 6 week body transformation challenge - Trainers Near Me - San Carlos, California

I can't state how amazing this gym is, it truly is transformational. All the coaches are so inspiring and are really focused on both full body and mind. read more

I love Advanced Sports Performance and Fitness! I have been a member here for almost 2 decades! One couldn't ask for a better partnership between the athlete and the coaches. I have been able to sustain amazing results with hard work,dedication and the expertise of the trainers. The community of people is also absolutely amazing, with all different age groups and backgrounds. A fun, diverse group that will support and challenge you to be better. Try a class and meet new people!! Then stay the course and enjoy the journey!! My health has never been better and I'm definitely a lifer at this stellar establishment ! #AFITGAMES Wellness goals read more

If you want real, measurable results, THIS is the gym for you. Yes there's hard work, sweat, and commitment involved, but the transformation is absolutely worth it. No matter your fitness level, the coaches meet you exactly where you are and tailor every workout so you can train safely, confidently, and effectively. Within just a few classes, I realized I wasn't treated like "just another member" I was welcomed like family. The owners and coaches genuinely care about every person who walks through the door. They also host amazing events throughout the year that build teamwork, boost motivation, and challenge you to level up. Joining this gym has been one of the best decisions I've ever made for my health and overall wellbeing. If you're ready to feel stronger, supported, and inspired...you should join too! read more

I started summer of 2023 and it all began when I walked in to check if I could take a free session and Mike and Keahn were right there to meet with me. They let me take a class and immediately after, I signed up. It was one of the best decisions I could do to get back in shape mentally and physically. Now my daughter comes with me and just loves it. After my first year with them, I decided to do Private Training and Mike and Keahn have been guiding me so well to help me reach my goal. They have really welcomed me into this gym family and I feel so included and encouraged to try new things. This community is so welcoming and you just have to attend the halloween festivities and turkey ball games! I cant wait to continue my journey and I'm excited to see more improvement in myself. Thank you Advanced Family. read more

Awesome gym! Amazing trainers. Crossfit classes are challenging but doable. Highly recommend Advanced Sports Performance and Fitness! read more

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I started crossfit a little bit over a year ago at CrossFit San Carlos and this is the best thing I have done in 2024. Our coaches Mike, Keahn, Kat, Jessie, Belinda and Rick are awesome pushing and challenging us to get better. You don't just join a gym, it is a community and family of good people that are fun and you make new friends while being supported by more advanced members. Classes are never boring and will definitely challenge you. I can do things I never thought I would be able to do. I am in my mid 50's and I feel stronger and more flexible than before. Crossfit is for everyone, you can adapt your session to your abilities and slowly catch up. Oh and they also have a good choice of music to keep your heart pumping and body sweating. Thanks to all the team of Xfit San Carlos. They know what they are doing to get you fit and stronger. You will see the difference and get results. read more

Called few times and finally got in touch with someone. I asked if I could stop by to talk and check it out. Out of the blue, they said they're busy with classes and requested that I emailed them. I emailed but never heard back. It's a hassle to try to speak with someone to get some information and try to join the gym. I guess they're not interested in bringing new people. Such a waste of time and effort. read more

Coach Mike is the best! I really love working out here. Super welcoming and great equipment.

I was really looking forward to visiting this place after hearing about the 45-day challenge. I went in hoping to learn more about the classes, the atmosphere, and the membership options after the challenge ends, but instead, I was met with what felt more like an interview than a friendly welcome. Coach Mike mentioned that the challenge is free, but they would only accept me if I was fully committed from the beginning. How could I commit without knowing the prices once the challenge ends or without trying to get to know the community? When I asked about the costs, he said they could go up to $10k. I definitely left feeling like I had to prove myself to be there and the whole situation made me feel unwelcome at this gym and in the community. read more

This is a fantastic gym and a great community. The coaches all foster a positive atmosphere and provide great instruction. The AFit team will work with you for whatever your personal goals are. They have helped me to recoever from surgery, build strength, and maintain my sanity. Thanks! read more

Advanced has a place for everyone. This gym gave our current high schooler fast results! They offer small group training with the proper equipment/recommendations. Our teen has been part of this amazing gym for 2+ years and its been a fantastic experience! read more

I am 38 and have always hated the idea of working out. I also have suffered from severe anxiety my whole life. I decided to do the 6 week challenge and I can't believe I'm saying this but within the first week it changed my life. I haven't had an anxiety attack at all for the last month and SO MANY other things are happening (job offers, money randomly coming in, old friends contacting me). This place is magic. From someone that didn't believe in this shit before I'm telling you it's real. Mike and Jess (trainers) really care about you and help you. I can't believe it took me so long to do this. The past is the past. Let the dead bury the dead. Now is the only time that exists. I am finally becoming the person I have always wanted.to be. THANK YOU! read more

Fantastic gym! I signed up for 1 week whilst on holiday and absolutely loved it. Mike and the gang were super friendly and helpful, the gym was just incredible. I didn't participate in the classes as I was recovering from a shoulder injury so I just wanted to do my own programming but I would recommend the classes as they looked great! And there was always plenty of space for me to do my own programming even during the peak times. Really loved my training week there, next time I'm back I'll definitely sign up for some of the classes as well. read more

This gym is truly transformational. I started going when I was still in high school in their youth class. When I was in college I did both classes as well as personal training which helped me be able to perform in a D1A sport. My dad started going to the gym about 5 years ago as well. He has lost 40 pounds and loves it just as much. The classes are hard to start, but give it a month and you'll start to see some pretty lifechanging progress. This gym is a community and it's just so much fun! read more

I have really missed this place, and I had my first Post-COVID bootcamp class today after finally getting vaccinated. I'm really excited to be back. Prior to discovering Advanced 3+ years ago, I had tried equinox, cross fit, working out at home, apps, and a couple of other fitness options. Nothing ever stuck for me for various reasons, or I found it difficult to remain consistent in my routine. Then I signed up for the bootcamp class at Advanced (they also offer a cross fit style class). I'm not going to lie - the first class I took was tough. But I kept going back 2-3 times a week, and my fitness level significantly improved - I found that I had a lot more energy, I wasn't getting injured as much (I used to do the typical thing where I would take some time off from working out and then overdo it the first time back), and I was happier. There are a few things in particular that make this gym a really great experience for me: 1. The owners and coaches feel like family and they treat people like family - they try to push you that extra amount, while not overdoing it. They cheer you on and they monitor your form. Everyone is on a first-name basis. Having that kind of support and camaraderie makes a big difference for me. 2. I really like the facility - it's a large open field house-style facility. There's plenty of room to spread out unlike some of today's new workout studios. And there's an abundance of equipment that allows for diverse workouts to keep things fresh and different. Often times, the coaches open the garage doors of the gym to allow fresh air into the facility. 3. The bootcamp classes are extremely well-rounded and give you a very balanced workout. Lack of muscular balance has been a key cause of injuries for me (one muscle over-compensating for weaker muscles that don't get exercised as much). The thoughtful class plans at Advanced emphasize balance. The movements are generally lower impact with a focus on reps, and they can be tailored to a range of capabilities (and the coaches will help you modify them if needed or desired). 4. The people and the social atmosphere are really awesome. I'm somewhat introverted, and so seeing the same people at classes makes this a more enjoyable social experience for me than going to studio classes or a regular gym where I just try to avoid people. And seeing the same people also helps me with accountability. I'd also note that there's a nice diversity in the bootcamp classes - there's typically an even mix of women and men, and I have been in classes where there's probably a 40+ year age range among participants. If you're trying to improve (or regain) your fitness level after the past 15 months, and you're looking for something that makes it easier to be more consistent and accountable (in a fun social environment), try our this place. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. A quick note on COVID protocols for the bootcamp class (May 2021): They open the doors to the gym ~10 minutes before class. Everyone enters with a mask on. The coaches take each person's temperature as they check in. Each person grabs their own "rectangle" taped out on the turf of the gym, and grabs the needed equipment for the day - this allows for social distancing. You can take off your mask when you're in your rectangle (or not - your call). At the end of class, each person receives her/his own bottle of disinfectant spray and a clean towel to wipe down all of the equipment. Everyone seemed to be pretty diligent with these protocols. read more

I cannot express enough how much gratitude and love I have for Advanced! Having hit a milestone birthday last year, I decided to invest in myself and commit to personal training. By no means was I a stranger to fitness (always running, doing Pilates, and frequenting studios like Barry's and Soul Cycle), but I was ready to take it to the next level, especially with weight training, as I was a complete novice. I was referred to Advanced through my clients and from the moment I met owners, Mike and Keahn, I was excited to get started. The program, along with their approach and technique, proves to be inventive and challenging - like nothing I've ever experienced before. I never leave a session unsatisfied, rather I feel like the athlete I've always wanted to be. Additionally, they created a nutrition plan to further help me reach my goals, which has been most beneficial as I've always struggled with that part. I truly treasure my sessions with Mike, Keahn and Emma as they always push me out of my comfort zone to do better and be better. The Advanced community consists of a great group of friendly people of all fitness levels. There is a place for everyone, whether you're opting for personal training, bootcamp or CrossFit. As I approach month 8 of training, I've seen such great results. I'm stronger, leaner, happier and most importantly, confident (all while forming the best habits of my life). Thank you Team Advanced! read more

Best gym in the Bay Area. Have tried them all from Equinox to 24 Hour Fitness. I was testing out a bunch of studios years ago on Class Pass. I randomly stopped by Advanced and was blown away. Have been a member since 2015. All the trainers are amazing, great facilities and the community is by far the best part of the gym. Also the place is exceptionally well run by the owners. read more

(Updated review for the new location) Overall/TLDR: Give it a try! You'll definitely see results if you put in the effort. I suppose you can say that with any gym, but the support I've gotten at Advanced has help me keep going and stay on track. My Progress: I'm 8 months in, ~40 pounds down, and well on my way to accomplishing the personal goals I set when I joined Advanced. For someone who traditionally signs up for a gym and last 3 months (at most), making it 8 months is a big deal and milestone for me. When I first started, I couldn't finish the warm-up. Now I can at least make it through a class before succumbing to exhaustion. Specific Recommendation: If you're like me and gone years without meaningful activity, feel free to ease into things. I initially signed up for 3x per week but honestly was a 2x per week person for the first 1.5 to 2 months. My favorite classes are Strength and Tone, Bootcamp, and Weekend Warrior. I would also sign up for the "takedown challenge" which is a helpful 1 month nutritional program. Doing the takedown challenge (or TDC) helped me improve how I think about eating and nutrition. You don't have to be a gym member to do TDC and (I believe) includes 1 complimentary class per week as part of the program. I lost ~15 pounds in a month doing TDC which included a not-so-disciplined weekend in Austin, TX for a bachelor party. Why it has work for me so far: The classes are always different so I'm not bored with the exercises and the coaches are great. As long as you stick to your part of the bargain and show up, the coaches will keep their part of the bargain and help you change your life. Final Thoughts: Like many folks I've gone through the fluctuations of trying to be healthy over the years, and this gym has done a great job keeping me on track. Going into it, I knew it was important to surround myself with patient coaches and a positive culture to help keep me from slipping back into old habits. I already failed the "regular gym" thing and wasn't a big fan of joining a gym that only offers crossfit/boxing/cycling/getting-yelled-at-bootcamp. Advanced is a nice balance with a family atmosphere and the different types of classes (bootcamp, yoga, tone, weekend warrior) helps address all sorts of goals (mine are to lose weight, improve flexibility, and increase core strength). Hope this helps. No matter where you go, every little positive step compounds. Keep at it. read more

Advanced Sports Performance - New location. New turf. Same fun - Trainers Near Me - San Carlos, California

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This place is pretty good. My legs have been sore for the past couple days. That's definitely not a reason I haven't been back I've just been working ha. I am looking forward to coming back tomorrow. The workouts are pretty kick ass but that's what we all need a pretty good kick in the ass workout that gives you results. The place is clean and the trainer is great. My arm felt the tingle of a muscle on my very first day. I even met some guys from high school here that I haven't seen in a long time. I am gonna try some different classes and mix things up and have some fun working out. read more

Great place to train. I would highly recommend this gym the owner Mike is a great trainer. all the other trainers are good to at the gym. They even have a gym dog that is probably the coolest dog in the world once you get to know him. They have a pretty sweet water machine there as well that tastes amazing!!! and trust me you will need some water all throughout your workouts. Can't say anything bad about the place except you definitely leave feeling like you just pushed your body to the limits. But I'm not complaining. Definitely check this place out. Great place to workout and you instantly feel at home. Tell Mike frank sent you. read more

Advanced is still the best place for a great workout, supportive and challenging coaches, and the best gym community. The coaches here create such a great environment of camaraderie amongst the athletes, that you will ultimately have a few gym buddies after a few weeks/months. It's much mire fun and motivating to workout with people you know and like. Thanks Matt, Mike, Keahn & Kay! read more

To say that I am obsessed with this place is an understatement. Everyday is a totally different workout. You sweat your fat out and get high on endorphins. So thankful to every trainer. They honestly care about each and everyone of their students. Very dedicated group of hard working guys. They help me be in the best shape of my life. I am so thankful for their super amazing classes. OBSESSED! read more

I just joined the Advanced Family about 2 weeks ago. honestly, I love everything about it. From the minute I stepped in the door everyone was great. So very welcoming. I've worked with Mike, KeAhn, Matt and have communicated with Candice multiple times. All are awesome. Really. You start off with a health evaluation. They measure various areas of your body for what I am assuming to be used as comparison for later. Once the eval is done, the review the results with you and point you in the direction to achieve you health and fitness goals. I opted into the 2/wk offering. Perfect for me to start off with. I'm not in great shape but with these hard core motivating and open minded trainers, I hope to be. :) Thanks Advanced crew! Looking forward to seeing results!!! read more

I can't say enough great things about this incredible gym!!! It has changed my life! I only wish I had more time in my busy schedule to go more often. I take the boot camp class twice a week and it kicks my butt every single time. I would have never in a million years thought that I would like boot camp. However, at the end of the first class, I was hooked. It's the hardest I've ever worked out. The classes are different each time and the instructors are incredible. I love the camaraderie of the people attending the classes. There is no other gym like it. I feel fitter and stronger than I ever have!Thank you Keahn, Mike, Matt and Janet. read more

Advanced Sports Performance is more than just "as good as it gets", I would say something more along the lines of life changing. After I graduated and came home to start my life post-college, I gained A TON of weight. I was no longer a competitive athlete, and I was learning "how to adult"; pay your bills, get a good job, cleaning regularly, cooking REAL food, eating right, learning what the heck a 401(k) is, and all the other things college doesn't teach you about being a grown-up. When I first tried Advanced (Mid 2014) we were at the old location on Industrial, and the thing that struck me first was the sense of community right when you walk in. I was introduced to Mike, Keahn and Caro (Matt Brand wasn't a part of the team yet). They also introduced me to the rest of the class and EVERYONE was so nice. I was clearly out of shape, and I was dying on those first dumpster runs. At the end of the class, Keahn and the rest of the class gave me a round of applause and hearty "Good Job!". I went home SORE, but in good spirits and wanting to come back. My work schedule was a bit out of control, but after the first few workouts, I was hooked. Very shortly after joining, I did my first ever Tough Mudder. The training were rough. The coaches and more importantly the other athletes motivated me to keep going. The day of the Mudder, I cried. I was terrified. And Mike Morales pulled me aside, took my hands in his hands, and told me that I could do it. We had a huge group running that year and he took the time, to try to ease my fears. I started that race hand in hand with another Advanced member, and along the whole 15 miles, people who have become good friends helped me along the way. The gym on Quarry is AMAZING! It's huge, and it also comes with the ever so fantastic, MATT BRAND! Matt is a great addition to the ASP team. He is so knowledgeable and motivational. Matt, Mike and Keahn all bring different strengths to the table, and they make a great team! They care about each and every person that walks through their door. They are capable coaches that make sure that when you work out you are pushing yourself and doing the movements CORRECTLY so that you don't get injured. If you are unable to do the movements, they are able to tailor the workouts so that you still feel successful and are getting a great workout! Since 2014, my level of fitness and general health has done a complete 180. I am healthier and happier. I now do both boot camp and crossfit classes. I have competed in 2 crossfit competitions and feel like I am part of a community. I have been able to set goals and continue to improve not just my health, but my life. Thank you Advanced Sports Performance! read more

"As good as it gets" is the single best description you can give to Advanced Sports Performance! This is by far the most exciting, challenging and interesting work out experience I've ever had. Attending boot camp class for the past 5 years, I'm continually motivated to achieve and excel with the thoughtful and varied workouts Mike, Matt and Keahn put together for us. As someone who bores easily with mundane routine, I am always excited to go to class to find out what we're going to do that day and to push myself to accomplish it. I was taken aback at first, seeing the great shape the members were in and thinking I couldn't possibly keep up. Not to worry. The ASP team keeps you focused on your own personal goals and progress, not making it a competition with others. We're all at different levels; yet we work out together, encourage and support one another to do our personal best, and most of all we have fun! You feel like you're receiving personalized training in a group class setting, safely and respectfully. I'm forever addicted and grateful for it! read more

This gym is amazing. I live in SF and always a Barry's aficionado. I had been to few crossfit gyms in peninsula for the past few years and wanted to try new gyms. So I came here for crossfit and bootcamp classes. This is a great place to get started with CrossFit or just do some proper weightlifting. The coaches are absolutely top-notch and are great at teaching and enforcing good form. Caro, Mike, Keahn are amazing. Bootcamp classes are my fav. since they challenge me as much as Barry's classes do. The best part of this gym is the camaraderie. The workout changes day-to-day and we all workout together. All the people here are super nice and the facility is amazing. I wish I lived closer to the gym so that I could come here more often! Edit: The new box is super huge and one of the biggest in and around the area. Love the new space! read more

High end training! A gym that offers a wide variety of classes, training, and experience. The staff is extremely friendly and willing to teach AND coach regardless of abilities or starting level of fitness. They have trained me to perform well for my SWAT test. Check out now! read more

I love this gym! I found them shortly after moving to the Bay Area and never looked back. I tried quite a few in the area when I moved here, and none of them came close to comparing. Pros: - The staff is super friendly, always welcoming and always encouraging. You walk in, they greet you, they introduce themselves, they check in as you're doing your workout - it's great. - They have awesome classes! The entire staff is knowledgable and the classes are fun and challenging. You'll never leave without working up a sweat and getting a good burn. They can also modify to any injury or level you need. It's all different levels in any given class, and everyone, including the other people working out, are so friendly and encouraging. First day or fiftieth class - it's a fantastic community. - The staff know how to get you moving! On days when you've got extra energy they notice and help push you to work harder. On days when you're exhausted and have't got much to give, they'll give you the gentle push you need to keep going. Like I said, they're very encouraging, and that extra cheer can really get you moving in the middle of an exercise. - The gym is clean, spacious, organized, plenty of parking, easy to check into, offers a shower and filtered water, equipment is in great shape... no downsides! - They have an awesome, super friendly, very chill dog that is usually around! He loves everyone and usually wants to sniff hi then he chills out on his chair. - All the trainers have great personalities that encourage you to have fun and work hard. Having worked out at a lot of different studios all over the US, that part can't be overstated enough. Knowledgeable trainers with fun personalities that get to know their clients and help them succeed are hard to find! Cons: - They aren't mobile and so my moving away means I can't go to them anymore :( - I cannot take the dog with me. My best advice is do what I did: go take a class and see if they're right for you. I haven't met anyone who didn't love this gym. You don't have to be hardcore to find a class and a schedule that work for you here - they work with everyone at whatever level you need, and you definitely see results. Bummed I'm moving away, but anytime I'm back in the area I'll be at a class! read more

Great place to work out! If you're serious about getting stronger advanced is the place to meet your goals! Mike and the crew are super helpful and have made me more stronger flexible as a cyclist GR read more