Danny and his training staff are AMAZING - friendly, informed, and full of positive energy. Both me…read moreand my wife did personal training with Shinta, Danny, and Britanny. Not being able to work out here was my #1 regret when moving out of Foster City.

I had 2x weekly sessions with Danny for over a year. Each week I noticed improvements. Danny would…read moreregularly change up the workouts to keep them fun and to engage the muscles in various ways. It was not so much about the number of reps but rather the quality of the exercise. Danny was a patient teacher and would ensure that proper form was followed. He customized exercises to my needs and even to my level of sleep from the night before. Danny was a fantastic cheerleader bringing out the best in me. And even though I would be sore from some workouts, I wanted to come back the next time. He was able to instill in me solid routines that I will look to continue on my own. I truly cannot express how awesome Danny is as a personal trainer. It was a pleasure working with him for the past year.

Update: 3/6/23 What else can I say? I'm approaching 4 years…read morewith Charles and just set a new deadlift PR at 540lbs. On to Nationals in July! Everyone who puts in the work with Charles not only hits their goals but exceeds them, putting them in uncharted territory. Once you're there, you'll feel like anything is possible.

Working with Charles has been, and still continues to be, a transformative experience. Having…read moreadhered to his personalized training regimen and diet, I have since lost 63 lbs. over six months and have gone from never deadlifting in my life to pulling four plates off the floor. I still ride that adrenaline high! Personally, I have been fat and sedentary my whole life, peaking in adulthood where my job as an accountant solidified my inactive lifestyle. Coupled with the physical and mental implications of the pandemic, my health was at an absolute low. Cue Charles. Charles is a very observant and knowledgeable person. Never having experienced personal training, his ability to pinpoint various weaknesses in my positioning and movement and then subsequently correcting them was like magic to me. His simplified explanations also made following his regimen incredibly easy to adapt to. He knows when to push the limits and when to bunker down to make sure something is being done correctly to avoid injury. Through his careful observation and guidance, he was able to recognize and develop my latent strength (which I didn't even know I had), and it culminated in that four plate deadlift! I had only wanted to lose weight, so this newfound strength is a pleasant and welcome surprise! Another boon I hadn't expected when I started working with Charles is the ability to have a conversation with him about health fads and myths. For example, I had my doubts about the diet of salmon, meat, potatoes, eggs, and bread he had recommended to me since my own research spoke highly of chicken, but the result speaks for itself. Adhering to his diet, I have exceeded my original weight loss goal of 60 lbs., and based on the fitness app he has me use, my muscle mass, skeletal muscle, and protein levels (amongst other things) have had a steady positive trend while my cholesterol and glucose levels, based on a recent physical, have had a negative trend! I know that the success in my nascent fitness journey is my own, but I recognize that my progress is heavily influenced by Charles and his supportive expertise. I am a genuinely happier, more motivated, and more confident person these days. I look forward to my continued training sessions. I can't help but think about what I can achieve in the future, especially when the results I have now are only the result of six months!

Holly's studio is bright and well equipped and her methodology is great. However, the best thing…read moreabout this studio is the wonderful trainers. I have been working with Jade for almost two years and she is amazing. I was in poor shape when I first started but with Jade's guidance and encouragement I have achieved my goals. I have lost weight, improved my strength and flexibility and improved my overall health. Each workout is different and meant to work all my muscle groups - Jade keeps things fun and challenging. Than you Jade!

Nothing but positive things to say about the studio. I started training here three years not being…read morea regular gym person but since I just retired, I had no excuse. I do strength training in a semi private group. All the trainers are excellent, especially Jen, who has been outstanding! I have definitely seen an improvement in my physical capabilities and core strength.

Started taking Pilates almost 5 months ago and it has drastically changed my life! I go at least 5…read moredays a week, sometimes doubling up classes. The doubling up is always on days Darin is teaching! She's an amazing instructor who takes the time to show you proper body mechanics, and will help correct your form to get the best out of each exercise. I've never been so stimulated in a group setting until taking Darin's classes! She has a different routine for every class you take, and that part I enjoy the most. It helps me challenge different parts of my body in order to get stronger. My journey with my health and strength has waxed and waned over the years, adjusting and adapting to changes in my body, or due to injury. Participating in a low impact form of exercise, with stimulating routines, with different levels of difficulty has been the most fun I've had while exercising! I highly recommend taking Darin's classes. I talk about her routines with my friends all the time and encourage others to try Pilates and see how you feel after. I've managed to lose 15 lbs with consistent Pilates, intermittent fasting and diet changes. Any age, any level of experience, try Pilates out! Thank you Darin for always pushing me to be my best and helping me become stronger

During Covid I've gained a substantial amount of weight…read more I've been attending Darin Pilate class 4 times a week and over a course of 2 months has lost 1-2 pants size due to her great abs workout. She's also attentive to the students and make sure you're doing the exercise correctly. I highly recommend Darin.

I highly recommend Janelle as a trainer or coach. She is very encouraging and understands how to…read moreconnect with each person on an individual level. She can train people of all levels of fitness, and is kind and patient but honest.

After injuring my lower back lifting boxes, I wanted to find a low impact exercise that I can do…read morewhile I recovered. I started trying group pilates which I enjoyed a lot. But because I wanted to keep up with everyone, I was never quite sure if I did the moves correctly. I found Janelle on Yelp and decided to try a few private classes. I was immediately hooked! Not only does she make modifications for my back and wrist issues, she gradually helps build up strength in these areas. She has definitely pushed me to become the best version of myself with her positivity and knowledge. Not only is she super nice, she also has a great sense of humor. I'm excited to continue my self care journey with Janelle!

I have been going to Westside for over a year, consistently 5-6 a week for boot camp and private…read moretraining. I am grateful to Patrick and Shawna, they don't just "run" a gym, but they formed a community. I often drive 6th day up to their gym for their Saturday bootcamp, where it's a mix of cardio, core and boxing with warm-up and cool down. There's bigger name gyms out there with all the fancy machines, but you don't learn technique and don't get a complete workout. Now, I can do burpees, crunches and push-up with ease. I don't recall ever being so balanced in my fitness, meaning my cardio, core and strength is balanced. Side benefit is I don't slouch anymore! Side note, Patrick and Shawna also give back to the community and take in kids after school giving them a place to learn about exercise and boxing.

I have been going to Westside for over two years and I love their classes. Great Boxing, bootcamp,…read moreand interval HIIT classes! During COVID-19 Shawna and Patrick did a great job providing online classes which I really appreciated while being stuck inside. The gym is extremely clean and they have their own parking lot which makes parking a breeze. I usually attend their 6:00 classes and the other members quickly became friends. They also offer personal training sessions. Westside really is a little family :) If you're looking for a good workout with some awesome coaches Westside is the place for you!

I really wanted to like this place. Some of the instructors are great, welcoming, friendly, and…read morehave a positive attitude. Other instructors only engage with their friends who take their class or they're boring and difficult to follow. One instructor cancelled last minute and the email said that each student would get a class credit. I never got the credit, I even emailed the studio with no response. This place needs better administrative oversight and more experienced and friendly instructors.

Tried The Pound Lagree for the first time a few weeks ago and am SO HAPPY I've found my new…read moreworkout! I've taken Cat and Jackie's classes so far and they are both AMAZING! I always leave class feeling more energized and refreshed, and actually feel like I got a total-body workout in compared to other classes I've taken elsewhere. The instructors make it fun and make everyone feel included, whether it's your first time time or you've already been coming for awhile. The studio is super clean and has a restroom in the back to change if needed. It is also conveniently located in the heart of Downtown San Mateo next to the movie theatre, and is in close walking distance to the parking garages. I highly recommend this place! I will for sure be coming back!

I started with Laura in personal training and she really helped me identify my blind spots in…read morestrength training exercises. I had no idea how out of alignment I was and Laura has an eye like a hawk. Recently I had a private Pilates and footwork session and I learned so much about my feet and how to strengthen them to prevent bunions and improve my balance. Laura is amazing true professional, I highly recommend her.