By the end of 2021 it seemed like a lot of people were talking about "the Covid 19". As in the 19…read morepounds they had gained while staying home. I was the opposite. I lost 19 pounds I really couldn't afford to lose. I was already somewhat underweight. And my health was suffering. Then I found Peggy and began my journey of being coached by her. I thought I knew a lot about working out, diet and overall fitness. But Peggy opened my eyes to everything I was missing ( aka: everything I was doing wrong!). She modified my workout routines, guiding me through exercises tailored to my needs. Workouts that are incredibly effective and easy to follow. And there was the matter of my diet. I thought I was doing well. I wasn't. Peggy saw what I was doing right and doing wrong. She created meal plans that worked with my strengths and my weaknesses. Plus, her understanding of supplements and how to maximize their use is genius. Her knowledge of the science behind her recommendations is solid. The net result is I have been putting on weight at a steady pace. Mostly muscle. I am stronger and healthier than I was even before the pandemic. I feel amazing. I'm 65 years old and I feel like I'm 25 (which also happens to be the age my fancy scale says my body is now!). Nowadays, any time I tell someone my age they are genuinely shocked. They think I am much younger. I can't thank Peggy enough for what she has done for me. The best I can do is hope people see this review and reach out to Peggy when they are ready to change their life for the better!

It's hard to describe in a brief note all the ways that Peggy has been impactful and improving my…read morelife and health. Peggy is a self driven student of progressive, emerging health science. In my opinion, many such life coaches subscribe to hocus-locus, that has no scientific merit. Not Peggy. I give her my highest recommendation!

Olivia gave me the best introduction to Pilates ever! Having never tried it before, I was very…read morenervous about taking a group class so when I saw a decently priced opportunity for an individual or duet class, I decided to try it out. Olivia was fantastic. She explained thoroughly what we were doing and why. I'm the type of person who prefers to know the whys. And I'm really glad she took the time to speak with me. Olivia geared our lessons to focus on what I personally needed and wanted from this experience. She was constantly showing me what I was doing right or wrong and explaining why it should be done a certain way. One of the main reasons I wanted private lessons and not a class was because I was afraid of hurting myself by doing things incorrectly. I've been known to jump into things before without thinking them through. (and afterwards regretting it!) It has been amazing to have someone who takes the time to make sure you are exercising correctly and taking care of your body. I'm incredibly grateful to have taken classes with Olivia. I pay attention to little details on my body that I never noticed before, and I can see a difference in the way I carry myself and in how my body feels. I highly recommend working with Olivia if you have the opportunity. Thank you, Olivia!

Olivia is an amazing instructor and person. She really has a sound balance between body and mind…read more She's extremely knowledgeable in her practice, stemming from her own experiences. I've taken both duets and privates and she always makes sure she covers what you want in class. She's a sweetheart, always willing to work with your schedules and ready to push you to your core! ;-)

Lacey is AMAZING! I am so thankful to have found her through a friend I met at a park when I first…read moremoved to Redwood City. My 2nd baby had just been born and I was looking for some "mommy and baby" style workouts. I went to the outdoor sessions for the first year and they were fantastic. I always left feeling energized and glad that I was finally able to get moving after my baby was born. Now over a year later, I am doing more of the virtual classes because I started working again but have really enjoyed meeting other moms and joining her community. I am hoping I can challenge myself more and become more involved once I have more time but having 2 kids under 2 is not easy. I have recommended Lacey and her classes to all my mom friends who are into working out and I can't say enough wonderful things about her and her programs. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Lacey is incredible!! I really can't recommend her classes enough. I'm writing this as I'm 40 weeks…read morepregnant with my second baby, and I found Lacey's classes when my first was around 1 year old and I have been going to her classes ever since. Even now in my third trimester, I leave her classes feeling energized after a great workout surrounded by an even better community of Moms that Lacey has cultivated. Lacey is so knowledgeable about all things fitness and has been so supportive and motivating through pregnancy, and then super supportive in regaining strength, connection with my body, and rebuilding confidence postpartum. I already feel confident that I have Lacey's classes to return to once I've recovered postpartum to restart my fitness journey with her support, tools, and motivation. She's so much more than a great fitness instructor! She's naturally talented at creating a welcoming and safe community for Moms, whether you're newly pregnant, newly postpartum or have a 2-year-old and want to start a brand new wellness or fitness routine or if you've taken loads of classes (like I have) or are an athlete, she caters expertly to all fitness levels and all abilities. I love her!!! If you have a new baby and want to get outside with your baby, meet some mom friends and move your body to feel better postpartum, come try Lacey's class at least once! I wish every mom could have a supportive community like the one that Lacey has created: it is so nourishing and nurturing of mind, body and soul! And Lacey is sure to sprinkle fun social events and Mom's nights out throughout the year too!! Always a blast. Even when I'm feeling tired and unmotivated, Lacey is there waiting with a smile and encouraging us to do what we can and that we're good enough for just showing up and trying! On my best days, she kicks my booty with a fantastic strength workout and I'm never disappointed and always grateful that I put in the effort to show up and move my body and challenge myself. And of course, spend some time with some awesome ladies. Thank you Lacey!!!

I have been training with Tanya at Mindful bodies for a couple months and I am hooked. The work…read moreouts are always different and FUN. I leave every time feeling accomplished and with a smile on my face. I have had taken a few months off of my regular work out routine so I was a little nervous to start my work outs with Tanya. I had no reason to worry. She tailored the work outs so I would feel comfortable. I didn't feel if shape at all. Thanks to mindful bodies training has become a regular habit for me again. I am so happy!

The caliber of training is excellent, with a strong emphasis on technique. Tanya personalizes the…read moreworkout to each persons ability, keeping in mind any injuries. She is a great motivator and makes you want to do your best. I can't wait for my next session.

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.

Trainer Rating: Excellent!…read more I have been with Aaron for years and he has helped build my strength and confidence. I was never the gym type when I first started and, now, I appreciate the importance of being and staying active as I get older. Aaron is great at challenging you to progress and see results. He also knows when to pull back and keeps an eye out for proper form so that injuries are prevented and good habits are instilled. I highly recommend this business if you are ready to start your journey to wellness!

Aaron Briscoe is the best trainer I have encountered. I would recommend him to anyone looking to…read moreget into shape, gain strength and balance. He continues to change and modify the workouts so they never become boring. Your fitness level does not recede. Aaron keeps a sharp eye on one's ability to do workouts safely. The workouts can sometimes be challenging (which is a good thing) but are never unsafe. The gym can be hard to spot when driving by. There is parking in a private lot and the gym is surprisingly spacious and very clean. It is worthwhile stopping by and checking out the gym and Aaron as your trainer.

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.

Let me tell you about my experience with Tonya! I was never…read morea person to be into fitness but 2020 came and I knew I needed to make a change and become healthy so I began kickboxing/cardio for four months and still was not seeing the results I wanted. In April, I began training with Tonya and her personalized workout programs were amazing. By the time I began training with her, the stay-at-order was in place due to COVID & she made customized workout plans for what I had available at home to use. Her meal plan was also very effective! I immediately saw results after only a few weeks of her workout plans and now that I am 4 months into training with her I've never felt more confident! I'm excited for the times gyms open here so I can apply everything I learned from her and bring it to the gym atmosphere. She is the reason I have such an appreciation for fitness now and this is only the beginning of my journey with her. TONYA YOU ARE AMAZING!

Tonya is hands down my best find of 2019!…read more As a working woman entering my 30s, I was looking for someone with an emphasis on strength and mobility, but most importantly, I wanted a female trainer similar enough in age that understood my physical goals, life demands, and emotional mindset to help push me beyond what I could do on my own. Tonya is that whole package and more! Tonya helped me see real results in body recomp (reducing fat and increasing muscle mass, especially in the booty!) but my biggest value in training with her was building consistency. Training is not easy, but I never realized it could be so fun! Her energy and mindset are a constant motivation to stay the course and keep on track. What's more is that I've never had a trainer so dedicated to her own growth- in our year together, she's made gains and progress in her body too! Progressing alongside Tonya makes me feel like we're in it together and goals are real and attainable. I've been training with Tonya for a year now and have grown the confidence to train on my own using her strength training programs! It's been empowering to be at the gym by myself, but I still see Tonya 2x week because she keeps training fun and adaptive. I like to bounce feedback from my workouts off of her because she really listens- the other day I was complaining about knee pain and next session she surprised me with a whole session on knee rehab! I'm at the gym alone and I have a question or need a workout? She's on it! What more could you ask for in a trainer?! Pro-tip: She is awesome at stretching! Have you ever had anyone roll out your calves after leg day?! It's amazing.