My son and I recently joined CFT and we are truly happy with it. This gym offers far more from the…read moretraditional gyms. You just have to experience it for yourself. We took the foundation 1 on 1 with our coach, Chris. He's really good, attentive, fun, knowledgeable, and helps us perform our best when it comes to the right posture, breathing techniques, etc. Highly recommended!

My home away from home! The coaches and staff here are amazing and supportive! I've reached my…read morefitness goals and more. No matter what level of fitness you start at, there is something for you here. Highly recommended!

Love this gym! Love the trainers! It is family feel. Very comfortable to work out with these guys…read more I normally hate going to the gym but since I found this place I love it! Highly recommend for everyone of all ages!!!!

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I've been coming to this gym for a few months now, and I'm so glad I found Excel Health and…read moreFitness. What really sets this gym apart from others I've been to is how involved and supportive the coaches are. From day one, they made me feel welcome and encouraged. They take the time to explain the exercises, make sure you're doing them correctly, and truly help you get the most out of each workout. One extra touch that really stands out is how involved the owner, Danny, is. He actually takes the time to check in with you, see how things are going, and make sure you're feeling supported. Even the motivating emails make a difference -- they help keep you accountable and remind you why you're showing up in the first place. This gym feels less like a place you just work out and more like a community that actually cares about your progress. Highly recommend if you're looking for encouragement, guidance, and a place that genuinely wants to see you succeed.

I was recently reminded that I've been a member at Excel for seven years now- crazy how time flies!…read moreI first joined this gym to train with the competitive athletes but was surprised by how much I fell in love with the gym and its incredibly positive and uplifting community. Community is a big deal here, and building it is one of the main focuses of the gym. The coaches are also great at providing knowledgeable/personalized feedback. I know people are hesitant to invest in a CrossFit membership ($$) but coming from someone who's paid for multiple gym memberships and barely used them, this one is definitely worth it. The value is in having a whole community help push you towards your fitness goals. So many days I didn't feel like training but then started working out with friends and all of a sudden, it's like you're playing a game. Everyone is beyond friendly here and finding people willing to suffer through a WOD with you is pretty easy. If you want to have fun and improve your health and fitness in the process, I'd definitely recommend Excel for you.

Unsafe for individuals with cognitive delays in development. They don't instruct on correct form or…read morebody awareness. They allow small children to run around the gym in and out of the area individuals are working out in.

This is a great place to workout for my son with Autism. Eric is patient and encouraging, helping…read moremy son strengthen his body and help him feel grounded. The exercises are well thought out and specifically tailored for my son. We're so grateful we found this place Thanks to our independent facilitator for self-determination..

Great little gym that offers so much! They can do it all here and the coaches are terrific! Go…read morehere to get your workout on!

I've only been working with Micha for about a month now, but wow what a difference it has made! I…read morehave been pretty consistent with working out but really needed to focus on the nutrition part and that's when I got connected with Micha. We had a meeting to discuss my goal and then she went to work! She quickly put together a plan that has been very sustainable and I've already seen a huge difference and lost about 9 lbs! Micha has been there for me to answer any questions I have had along the way and is super supportive. She has helped give me that extra push I needed and I can't thank her enough!

Just started like 2 weeks ago. So far so good! I love that they realize I'm an out of shape mess…read moreand cater to my level! The coaches seem like they know what they are doing and correct my moments all the time so I don't injure myself. Easy to sign up, pricing is fair. It's expensive yes but I've been to many similar gyms and the price is comparable! 5 stars from me so far:)

Their trainers are exceptional, the overall vibe is great and I have had nothing but good…read moreexperiences. I definitely recommend them to my friends and family. Amazing trainer and complete, clean gym. Would highly recommend! Hands down, best choice I've made training VERY friendly team who make me actually want to go train. I look forward to walking through the doors and always feel amazing when I leave.

Great facility, lots of equipment for working out, gym is clean , great location and offers many…read moreclasses with qualified instructors.

Visiting my hometown for the weekend and joined my sister and her boyfriend for a weekend workout…read more I'm a member at another CrossFit box in San Jose and the coaches welcomed me with open arms! Singed the waiver and was able to join the WOD! I felt so comfortable and not like an outsider. Will join another WOD next time I visit!

4 months ago, I got some long overdue bloodwork done. I was diagnosed with high cholesterol and…read morepre-diabetes. I was referred by some friends to come here. "Join us at the 5am class!" they said.. I responded, "WHAT?! That's the middle of the night!!!" After some contemplation, and no other convenient time, I started coming about 2-4 times per week.... and I LOVE IT! I go to sleep a little bit earlier at night, but start my day off with more energy and better attitude. The coaches, Torsten and Josh, are awesome! Inclusive atmosphere, all different levels of fitness, no pressure to perform harder than you're comfortable with -- but enough pressure to push your boundaries and encourage progress. I lost 18 lbs. in the first 2 months!! From 189lbs.- 171lbs.!! Ultimately significantly lowering my cholesterol. I do t even know who I am anymore!

I joined ASAP when I was new to weightlifting and CrossFit. I had run numerous half marathons,…read more10Ks, and 5Ks, so I considered myself in pretty good physical/cardio shape. I knew that all the research said that runners should be not only be cross training, but also weightlifting to prevent injury and support their running goals. Still, weightlifting was a whole new ball park and I was so frightened of injuring myself and not being able to do the cardio that I loved. Contrary to my reservations, joining ASAP and my journey into CrossFit has been anything but frightening. The coaches listen to your fitness goals and history, know your reservations, and they easily offer modifications when/if needed. Every coach leads you through a thorough warm up, models the movements, watches you practice the motions with them, provides feedback, and then transitions the class into actually starting the WOD. As a runner, working out with ASAP has only made me stronger and faster. I have PR'ed my 5K, 10K, and half marathon times, even placing top 3 at a few local races. (Not to mention one of which I was pushing my 2 year old in the jogging stroller!) I completed my first trail marathon and CIM this last year. I have always felt competent as an athlete when it comes to cardio, but I've never felt so strong and capable. I am so thankful for such an encouraging community of athletes from all walks of life, various ages, and athletic goals/backgrounds. CrossFit is such a humbling endeavor, but it is extremely motivating, as well. I constantly am inspired by the athletes around me. I love that ASAP prioritizes the goal of healthy living (i.e., to stay healthy for your kid, to be an active grandparent, etc.), instead of being motivated simply by physical gains and appearance. I love that ASAP offers a program with the flexibility for mamas to continue to strengthen our bodies even through a pregnancy. I stuck with ASAP's CrossFit program throughout my entire pregnancy and the coaches supported me to listen to my body, while providing modifications for any movement. Now I am 16 weeks postpartum and I am back in it, stronger than I thought I'd be. My ability to get back into running so quickly postpartum is also a testament to ASAP's program. Like many mamas, I am dealing with diastisis recti and my PT has encouraged me to continue ASAP's CrossFit program, as most movements allow me to continue to strengthen my body without exacerbating the problem. I highly recommend ASAP if you want to see improvement in your health and overall wellbeing.

I've been at the camp for ALMOST TWO YEARS now and it has changed my life. I've lost over 60lbs…read moresince joining and I wake up everyday excited to workout and build my strength. The trainers care about you as an individual and know that each person has their own journey and battles and never prescribe a "one size fits all" mentality to their training methods. You can modify when you need to. You can be pushed to your best and you are given the best pep talks through it all. I've successfully completed Spartan races and hopped over 6ft walls because of the trainers believing in me. I've ran half marathons because I've met so many amazing people here that keep pushing me to do more! This place has changed my life. The community inside is a family and I'm so thankful for this place existing and showing me that fitness is for everyone!

I have been debating whether or not I wanted to write a review about The Camp. On one hand, I have…read moremany good memories here and working out felt fun. Some of the trainers and all of the front office staff are amazing and kind. Shout out to Taylor and Andres. I think the owners had good intentions in mind and poured a substantial amount of themselves into the camp. However, the amount of pain (months after leaving the camp) and frustration I have encountered far outweighs the good. I came into the camp with some mild pain in my back that came and went as well as knee pain. Certain things would aggravate it. One of the trainers at the camp is incredibly pushy and does not listen. One of my first trainings at this gym with this trainer, she was asking the group to do something that I knew would worsen the pain- when she saw I was not doing the exercise she pushed me to do it and when I tried to explain that I couldn't she said "can't is a word not allowed here...that will be 10 burpees" without allowing me to explain. Repeating that phrase several times when I just stood there, shocked, until she let it go and moved on. I have had multiple other negative experiences with her-at one point I came into the gym with a cardiac monitor I had to wear for two weeks and she seemed annoyed that I even showed up because I could not get the monitor wet( mild moisture and work outs were ok). After that first session I told her about my back pain, so she was aware. However, she kept pushing when I told her that I did not think I could do something. I avoided her classes but still ran into her at one of my final classes there. She pushed me to do deadlifts (a major trigger for me) with heavier weights even after I told her that was not a good idea. She would not take no for an answer. This caused the worst back pain I have even experienced with shooting pain down my leg. I am still recovering from it. The blame is not fully on her. I did the deadlifts, I am aware that I needed to advocate better for myself. However, this is not an acceptable way for a trainer to act. After every one of her classes I left feeling weak and ashamed. I know I am not the only one who has had complaints about this trainer. A different trainer prided himself on doing the workout with the class. Are you working out or teaching? How can you keep an eye on what everyone is doing when you are also working out? I am not talking a little hammer curl...I am talking full on burpees. This trainer seemed annoyed with me when I asked him to turn the music down or asked for modifications. He would not give me even a second of his time to voice my concerns. Overall, The Camp's model in my opinion is overly focused on lifting the most heavy weights possible in a loud and fast paced environment. When classes are smaller, it is possible for trainers to keep a close eye on form. However, financially, small classes are not feasible (this place is at the brink of shutting down) and it seems that in larger classes it is difficult to ensure safe form. I remember one of my final classes I looked up at the other people in my group and we had no idea what we were doing. There were not enough appropriate sized weights for everybody. It was loud and hectic, almost impossible to get the attention of the trainer because the music was so loud. About the loud music...there were members who wore ear plugs because it was so loud. My Apple Watch warned me of high decibels almost every training I attended. Did I bring up my concerns to the owners? Sure did. I was told nothing could be done about the music-even though it was difficult to hear what the trainer was saying even when they were right next to you. Regarding my concern with coaches not modifying work outs and being pushy? I was told to choose a different coach's classes to attend and attributed to "personality differences" (also challenging because I could only attend evenings of some days). This gym is not open all day. When I shared concerns regarding my pain and that I wanted to stop attending classes due to the advice of my physical therapist, I was told I probably have a herniated disk and should see my doctor as well as a chiropractor ( and to look into the "fascinating history of chiropractics" when I brought up the lack of evidence in most chiropractic practices), and the advice of my PT was dismissed. FYI, my doctor referred me to PT in the first place. Disheartening behavior coming from a healthcare professional. Coaches also push members to buy work out supplements advertising them as "weight burning" among other claims...this is not science based and is taking advantage of people who trust you. As healthcare professionals, how can you support such claims being made in your business? I realize that, sadly, this is normal for the fitness industry.

LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING…read more If you're reading these reviews it means you're looking for a personal trainer and I can tell you to just stop right now and sign up with Chantal/Tyler. My boyfriend and I worked with Chantal and she is the best hands down. She's kind, funny, and pushes you while understanding your limitations. We only did two 30 minute sessions a week but we could see and feel a difference in our body composition and overall confidence! The results would've been even more noticeable if we worked on our diet more which she also provides with nutrition coaching. We would've stayed with Chantal forever if it wasn't for us moving to the bay.

Chantal and Tyler are awesome! They really customized our trainings to each of our needs and…read morecurrent fitness levels. My husband and I each left our sessions feeling like we each got the workout we each needed. I highly recommend Elevated Personal Training.