I've been working out with Al for 1:1 sessions going on three years. I started because of a knee injury and in addition to working on my knee he helped with overall strength and fitness. It is never boring, he must have 100 different ways to do push-ups, core work, and every other muscle. I am not a professional athlete, but very active and as a result occasionally get injured. So in addition to the knee, he helped me with back pain, shoulder pain, forearm pain, and tight hamstrings. I would recommend Athletic Edge if you've been working out for several years, just starting, or are coming back from an injury. read more

Athletic Edge is a welcoming, uplifting, and challenging fitness community. It is a bootcamp style work out that primarily focuses on full-body. Every morning, I am greeted by Coach Al, Kory, and Rome and we are led through a warm-up, cardio, and strength circuit. The stations are explained carefully to emphasize proper form and the coaches provide feedback to correct our form to prevent injury. The cardio and strength circuit varies daily and modifications are provided. This is attached to a gymnastics center; therefore, we are able to utilize the whole gym such as the floor, trampoline, balance beams, and pit. I look forward to each class because I know that each workout will be exciting, dynamic, and challenging! I have never experienced such a friendly and warm-hearted fitness community who strives for individual and team building growth! read more

Athletic Edge provided a top level training and rehabilitation experience for my daughter, who is a high level competive gymnast. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity for Al to work with her, as he quickly got her strength and flexibility back with his knowledge and dynamic approach to physical therapy. After my daughter suffered a debilitating wrist injury, we feared she might never compete again. Gymnasts with her type of injury often took 6-12 months just to return back to basic gymnastics and there were also many who never were able to return. Once she got her cast off, she had almost no range of movement in that wrist, with scar tissue and pain slowing her progress. Al took an aggressive approach, yet within safe boundaries, and in just 5 sessions, she had gained almost full range of mobility! Even after just 1 session she had gained 30%. That is incredible progress. My daughter was so impressed with Al. He has an innate knowledge of the human body and its ability to heal. He knew what she was capable of and quickly brought her back to pre-injury shape. This is the kind of personal training and physical therapy that you really can't put a dollar amount on. It is obvious that Al has a passion for what he does and puts his best effort and attention into each person as an individual, in order to maximize results. We are very happy with the results from Athletic Edge and are certain that you will experience the same success with your goals. read more

I have been doing the evening adult fitness classes with Jacob Richardson. It's been about 5 weeks and I definitely see the difference in my strength and agility. Jacob's classes are challenging. He knows how to push us because he knows that's why we enrolled in the class. He makes sure to work out every major muscle group and makes the workout fun. No two workouts are ever alike, and although they are very tough, the hour goes by very fast. He is also very attentive to each participant and would modify a workout for us as needed. He also offers to be a buddy for us on one of those fitness pal apps. That's very nice of him to offer this extra attention to us and shows his genuine interest in us even outside of the class. In terms of cost, don't tell them this but for less than $15 a workout, it is quite a steal! I plan to continue working out at Athletic Edge to achieve my fitness goals. And I would recommend others to join no matter what their fitness level is. read more

Had a great workout with Rome and Kory. Their class is very fun yet challenging with lots of dynamic movements. Would recommend for all levels. read more

I've been taking Jacob's classes this fall and I'm loving them! Perfect amount of motivation and great positivity. He does a great job of helping everyone equally to make sure no one is lost and are doing each expertise properly. The workouts vary class to class that work on all major muscle groups. It's a very fun and positive environment that helps that class go by so quick! Love the classes! I'll definitely keep attending! read more

I have two daughters that have used Al for the past couple of years. My younger daughter had a season ending elbow injury which required two surgeries and my older daughter tore her ACL. Both my girls were heartbroken, but determined to get back into competition. Friends recommended Al so we decided to give him a try. HE is hands down the best athletic trainer in the Bay Area. Not only does he know his stuff, he knows how to challenge, motivate and rebuild my daughters self confidence. My 7th Grader is a competitive gymnast and my high schooler plays Varsity basketball and lacrosse. Because of Al they have successfully recovered from their major injuries and both have gotten stronger and physically fit. My girls have the utmost respect for Al and see him as a positive role model in their lives. As in the other Yelp reviews, I would give him more than 5 stars if that was possible. Furthermore as a high school coach, it inspire me as a father/coach to see men like Al making a such a positive difference in kids and adults. Al is the best there is and if you are lucky enough to be selected as one of his clients, you will never regret it! 10 STAR recommendation!!!!! read more

Athletic Edge is just the place I've been looking for the last several months!! Ever since our other facility closed down, my friends and I have been gym hopping since April looking for a new spot to work out and call our new home. Coach Al was such a delight to chat with at the beginning, we immediately wanted to try the new it out. Boy, we made the right decision! It's been the best couple of weeks so far! Coach Al, Kory and Rome are amazing coaches and the trainings have been phenomenal. I really feel like I'm getting the most of my hour workout every day! I tell you, I can't wait til it's 6am every day because I'm ready to go back and train! Thank you so much for welcoming us to the team and family!!! We love it here! read more

I have been working out for a couple of years now and I did not go to many boot camps. This place is my second boot camp and I love the program. I really like the trainers, Al, Rome and Kory. They help you push forward in the training and also provide you with alternatives when you have difficulty or limitation in doing the workout. This place is pretty big, they have inside workouts on the gymnastics area and also parkour area, as well as outside in the parking lot. The workouts include the agility, cardio and endurance, also some times you have some of parkour kind of training too. I am really liking it. The training is really good for all levels of fitness folks, from the beginner to the expert level. read more

Athletic Edge hit the mark on working out! It's fun, challenging, and overall great atmosphere. The coaches, Coach Al, Rome, and Kory are the best! They are so welcoming in helping you achieve your goal and ensure you are doing exercises correctly. Our group is so happy we found this place. It's been the best few weeks! When do you ever say 'Looking forward to Monday' :) read more

This place is awesome. I have not been able to get back to working out on a regular basis and my weight and fitness level reflects it. Then I started at Athletic Edge and I've been going:-). I have played sports and/or worked out with some awesome athletes so I'm pretty critical of classes. This place makes busting your butt fun with so many different exercises and routines you never get board. I can barely breathe half the time but I'm smiling and having a great time. read more

Everything about this place is a huge 'yes'! I've been training with Al for a couple of months and after each session, I feel stronger and more confident as a whole. Al does amazing work with assessing individual strength and knows how to challenge it without overdoing it. He's also very supportive and knowledgable in his craft. I also highly recommend the facility--its well-equipped and small. I personally like smaller spaces because it really sets my focus on my workout without being distracted by other clients/trainers. Would recommend for all fitness types since these trainers do well with understanding their clients and their personal needs. read more

Really supportive and dedicated staff. I do the morning boot camps and the trainers are always dedicated to improving your form and adjusting workouts to meet your goals. It's a pretty good price for that level of dedication. The equipment is also new and varied. A good mix of strength and agility using bands, balls, beams, ropes, blocks, foam pits, weights and a few trampolines. read more

I have been going to the 7am boot camp class since June! My initial thought was to just give the class a trial, but I've been hooked ever since the first one. The class incorporates many different types of training such as gymnastics and parkour, which gives this class a non-traditional feel. Rome, Kory and Al are all great trainers and their each bring their own training backgrounds and coaching style into the gym, which allows for great variety. They like to keep the class fresh and new by incorporating different variations of exercises and new obstacles into class. They take the time to get to know each student and their capabilities and restrictions. This allows for a great balance, they know when to push/motivate you and when to help you dial it back I.e. If you need a modification on an exercise or if you're suffering from an injury. This class is a great way to hold yourself accountable to your own fitness goals in a fun and friendly environment. Personally this class has helped me improve my cardio and strength training. With the help of this class I was able to PR for my most recent 5k race by almost 3 minutes!! read more

Great instructors, amazing gym to start your training. Their facility is also pretty big. This was my first ever gym and hence these guys really helped me out in getting into the groove. Their workouts are really amazing, fun and challenging at the same time.Their workouts are tough as compared to other bootcamps and you would have the soreness for sure at the end but you'd definitely feel good at the end. Isn't that what we want at the end :) If you are looking to start a new fitness regime that will make you a new person then ATHLETIC EDGE is the apt place with awesome trainers.They always keep us up with all the new exercises and always keeps it interesting so we want to come back and come back again! Thank you Al,Kory,Rome. read more

This place is awesome I started going here before I had a hip replacement done so I can strengthen the muscles that I needed before the surgery after the surgery I started back and it has been awesome I am also attending their 6 a.m. bootcamp class for cardio and strength They are always there with great instructions and modifications to take into consideration my hip injury The staff Rome, Corey and Al are fantastic read more

A great, diverse program that allows you to work towards your own personal goals while developing a great foundation to fuel your active lifestyle. Whether your goal is to lose weight, climb Half Dome or play soccer with your kids, this program is the perfect driver to get you in the gym every day (or technically 4 days per week). The coaches provide a diverse understanding of a variety of training regimens from cross fit, power lifting, gymnastics, parkour/ninja warrior and Pilates and focus on and enforce good form in all exercises to promote healthy training and an injury-free environment. These activities and workouts, will help you maintain great posture for your desk job or good form for your active work. The coaches are available in and out of class for questions, concerns or additional guidance to help you achieve your goals. In the 2 months since I've joined, I've noticed an improvement in my cardio performance, ankle/wrist strength and posture and hope to continue to achieve more of my fitness goals. read more

Athletic Edge goes above and beyond just personal training. Al connects with his clients on a personal level. If you put the work in, he will get you to the place you want to be to achieve your goals and be successful. Al has pushed me both physically and mentally, but we have also built this great relationship to where i actually enjoy working out. The amount of dedication he puts in not only me, but in all his other clients is unbelievable. He goes out of his way to make time for your or some how squeeze you into his crazy, 10 hour long day, even if its during his lunch break. He cares about you beyond the training and physical work. Al not only kicked my butt in training, he also informed me on Nutrition. By educating me, he has prepared me for when i go off to college and all the right eating choices i should make to insure i keep a good diet and don't gain that freshman 15! He works me harder than i even knew i could do. He believes in me that i can do those last push-ups, box jumps, or heavy jump ropes. Al built confidence in me which i didn't know i had. I am a D2 College Student Athlete. Although i haven't known Al for a very long time, i feel like I've know him for years now. I am so grateful with the relationship we have built these past few months. In the end, if i could rate Al, there wouldn't be a high enough number to put on a scale to rate him. I highly recommend Al to family, friends, and anyone who is willing to put in the work. Thanks Al for all that you have done! Much appreciated! read more

Athletic Edge is a wonderful training facility that I always highly recommend to friends and family. I've known Al since I was 12 years old, and he has rehabbed me through 3 of my major injuries. I was able to get back to gymnastics within the time frames that doctors gave me and much stronger mentally and physically than ever before. Al has been instrumental to both my mental and athletic growth for most of my life, and I'm truly grateful for his presence. Whether you're a serious athlete or just a fitness novice, I really recommend coming here for guidance. I live on the east coast now, but whenever I'm in the bay, I make AE a priority! read more

I have only been attending class at this facility for a little over 2 weeks now and it already feels like home. Coaches Al, Rome and Kory are fabulous. They care about safety and they work hard to provide fast, fun and tough workouts - never the same, The facility is huge and the option for varied exercises is enormous - they think of great and unique things for us to challenge ourselves. The floor is a spring floor so it is not jarring as we run or jump, which is great for my knees. I look forward to the end of class as I am dripping with sweat, because they always plan a fun team building exercise. Their constant attention and encouragement to each athlete is something that I have not found at other gyms or classes that I have checked out. Highly recommend!. read more

All coaches are phenomenal in starting your day with positivity and a great workout. It's a great, welcoming community for all abilities to learn fun, hard work outs the safe and right way. No day is the same. read more

I have been going to Al for fitness training for about five years. He really knows how to train athletes for their specific sport to help make them into the best athlete possible. My level of strength, endurance, and cardio has increased dramatically because he has been pushing me and working with me. Al also offers group classes that are quite hard, but really worth the work because they pay off. Cross-fit in the morning combine cardio, weights, and strength into a one hour class that gets you sweating and breathing hard. Not only is he great for working out, but he does wonders for people looking for nutrition and weight loss advice. He has helped me become toned as well as many other people he trains. I would definitely recommend coming out to Santa Clara for a consultation with him. You won't regret it! read more

My son has been doing some great things with baseball these last couple of years, thanks to the amazing training and mental discipline he has learned from Al at Athletic Edge. He is in his senior year and is playing his third year of varsity baseball. Al is helping him not only get physically stronger, but shine and learn to push himself mentally in ways he did not know were possible. With some huge changes in our family, Al was able to step in when my son needed him most, as more than just a trainer. Some people claim to be a mentor or life coach, but Al is the real deal! I have never been more impressed with a person's character and true passion for what they do. Al really cares about his clients and is one of a kind with his motivational talks and great work outs. Thank you, Al and Athletic Edge! read more

It has been at least three years now since I started training with Al. Al has helped me through multiple injuries and the physical and mental aspects that tend to come along with them. Not only have I become stronger and more fit, but he has helped me to grow into the person I am today through his encouraging words and advice. I highly recommend athletic edge to anyone who needs to maintain a healthier lifestyle and become more physically fit. It's not every day you can work out with someone as enthusiastic, fun, and motivating as Al is. I am so thankful for all that Athletic Edge has given me and you will be too! read more

Athletic Edge is more than just a personal trainer that works you to the core. I am a collegiate D1 soccer athlete, and before I was even able to start my training for college soccer, I was side-lined with a level 2 MCL tear that did not require any surgery, but crippled me mentally and physically. With only a few months before the beginning of my collegiate career, I had to start from scratch, and this made me completely demoralized. Al brought me out of one of my darkest moments in life and told me that this injury will not define me, but the way I pick myself up will define the type of person that I would embody and become on and off the field. He eventually brought me back to health and also allowed me to achieve total body performance. From his nutritional advice to mental coaching to but-kicking exercises, Al can transform. Al pushed me to work harder than I have ever before. But truly because of his hard work and dedication, I am back on the field and stronger than I ever was before. If I could rate Al and athletic edge more than five stars, he would receive ten. He goes above and beyond by providing more than any type of physical therapist or personal trainer. I have seen numerous weight-lifting coaches and physical therapists and no one comes even close to Al. I highly recommend Al to friends and family, and especially anyone who is a professional, or collegiate athlete. Thank you, Al, for all that you have done! read more

I've worked with Al for over three years now and I cannot tell you what a difference he has made in my life. Not only will you be in the best shape ever, but you will have fun working out too. He is always in a positive mood and is great motivator. Al can work with you on anything you would like to strengthen, help you in coming back from an injury, or just get you in shape. I know personally I have worked with Al for all three of these reasons and it really does make a difference. You will feel stronger and the most fit you have ever been. Al is extremely knowledgeable in what kind of training is best for each individual person and that is one of the reasons why you will get such good results. Not only is Al a great trainer, but he is one of the nicest people that I know. He will have you working hard, but you will enjoy it at the same time. If you are looking for a trainer I would definitely recommend going to athletic edge! read more