I've been coming to the Perfect Workout for a few years now and have been a fanatic the entire time. I just signed up for another full year because my trainer Ryan Ariza has been so great. Anyone interested in gaining or preserving their strength should not hesitate to sign up! read more

I went to Fast Fit for a trial training session and I loved it. Kairi was very professional and knowledgeable -- he patiently answered all my questions and gave great exercises. My only issue was that it's a bit far for me, but overall it was a great choice, and I'd recommend it to anyone." read more

I've been going to the Perfect Workout Studio in Menlo Park for a year now and am hooked! Full body workout individualized to your goals and wonderful trainers to keep you honest and push you that extra distance that makes all the difference. The most efficient 20 minutes of my day! Highly recommend you give them a try by signing up for a free introductory session! Several different pricing plans to meet everyone's needs too! read more

this truly is the perfect workout--stellar trainers (Jared, Alyx have helped me immensely) who are always knowledgeable, kind, understanding and supportive. I would highly recommend TPW to anyone looking to get fit without going to a big gym Five days a week!! read more

I've been using Perfect Workout for over a year now. I marvel at my physical improvements especially carrying out every day tasks. My energy level has soared throughout most days from having worked out a couple of days a week. They really take care in getting me to improve overall. read more

Experienced trainers and good results. Clean equipment. Personalized program. Great for quick workouts.

ARX Resistance Training Program is a great way to train using science and technology to advance to the next level of fitness. Look for Jared or Alyx. Parking is definitely available and if you're fortunate, you could meet Smokey. Lives Up to its name, The Real Perfect Workout. Please check out my video review for more info on the Resistance Training. Thanks and Mabuhay.! read more

I have been a client of the perfect workout since 2015 and I am addicted. The workout is easy yet strenuous, purposeful and focused. I love the results and my husband notices the muscle definition. To program works. read more

I was lucky enough to find this gem of a workout program! I love having a personal trainer who motivates every session ! 20 mins workouts are the best! I have a busy work schedule but can squeeze in that 20 mins 2-3 times a week! I love it!!! If you check it out the first session is free! You can't beat that! You WILL return! Results are amazing!! Keep up the good work guys! Cathy read more

Perfect Workout is PERFECT for me! I joined after reading that precise lifting until exertion, twice per week for 20 minutes, is all you need to build muscle. A medical doctor friend recommended Perfect Workout. I love seeing the definition in my arms. The one-on-one skilled attention at Perfect Work is what works best for me and I miss it tremendously when I travel. read more

20 minutes! And you're exhausted. It's a great sleep aid. And fulfills the need for heavy weight lifting, so especially important for post-menopausal women who want strong bones! read more

I've been going to The Perfect Workout or over two years in Menlo Park. I love it. Two times a week for 20 minutes. The trainers are great, responsive and very personable. I don't have to spend hours like I used to do. Now I get a great workout in 20 minutes twice a week. I highly recommend it to anyone loves to workout/execise for a shorter period of time and get results. read more

This is a review long due for trainer - Jared Toulon. Initially had some scheduling issues, however, Jared stepped-in and made things right. In my opinion, Jared is highly qualified to do what he does. He has lots of patience and a great demeanor to make it a great experience for his clients. I highly recommend perfect workout - especially w/trainer Jared Toulon! read more

I've been working out with Alyx on ARX since Sept 2022, 1x a week, and have seen big gains in strength. The workout is really tough but efficient. Very glad to have found them! read more

The ability to lift heavy with the ARX machine and workout in a careful for one's body is very worthwhile after an injury. Lots of gains made here. read more

I've been going to The Perfect Workout for a year and it's time I write a review. I work primarily with Alyx but have had sessions with Jared and Dillion as well. I've been in gyms off and on my whole life and have had personal trainers before, but I have never experienced the results as quickly and safely as I have with Alyx. She makes sure my form is perfect and reminds me to adjust if needed while I'm doing my reps so I feel safe from injury. While at home I overworked my back and thought about not going to workout since I didn't want to really injure my lower back. I decided to go and talked to Alyx about my fears of making my back pain worse. She adjusted my routine and closely monitored my alignment and my pain perception for 2 weeks. I did not have more pain in fact my back got stronger. Twice a week for 20 minutes might seem like a short time, but I have results - my husband has noticed my results - I feel and act stronger. This workout is efficacious and efficient. I wouldn't go back to a regular gym at this point. The trainers are not just nice, but they are very knowledgeable which in my mind is more important. I've recommended this place to many people and if you're reading this review, I recommend it to you as well. You put in the work, and you won't be disappointed. read more

You will pay more than $60 for a 20 minute session maximum. The workout room is small and crowded. The people are upbeat and cheery, but it's really bad value for $ spent and not great COVID precautions. Seems like this is a great example of shrink-flation - when I last visited it was more like $55 a session and there was a full 30 minutes scheduled. 2 rooms were available for workout equipment, while now it's all crammed into 1 room. read more

Fantastic personalized workout! Merry Konardi was my trainer today. She was encouraging and explained well how to do the form correctly for each machine and educated me on muscles and how to maximize each workout. The building is a historic Victorian building and the setting for the workouts is intimate and not intimidating. Really great experience! read more

I'm a nutritionist, and I first discovered the Perfect Workout when a number of clients started talking about this magical gym, where they'd been told that 20 minutes, twice a week, was all they needed to do. I thought it was crazy, and so I went stomping in to the Menlo Park studio to find out just what kind of insane rip-off joint it was, selling snake oil to my dedicated clients. You know how this story ends. The team offered me a free introductory workout, I wobbled out of there on liquefied legs, and here I am, 3 years later, 52 years old, 5 feet-nothing tall, leg-pressing 430 (and counting) pounds, feeling strong and toned and really powerful. My body is much more dense than it was before, and I feel as if I can take on any physical challenge that might come my way. And I have a butt, something I'd never had! As a health professional, I recommend weight training to all of my clients, particularly women, to maintain their bone density, their balance, and to help with managing their weight. And because it is short but very intense, slow-motion weight training is great for the time-poor. I find it very motivational to 'beat my time' and 'beat my weight' each session. I've been trained by several of the Menlo Park team, and enjoyed everyone. There's a good mix of personalities and specialist knowledge, and so no matter your needs and style, there's someone who will be a good fit for you. I work mainly with Maricel, who is a stickler for form, and who drives me to be better every single workout. We've gotten to know each other pretty well over the years, and so going to workout is a pleasant, chatty experience, which is a great distraction when my legs are shaking. An aspect of slow-motion weight training that I enjoy is that it is almost meditative. When you are moving as slowly as possible, everything gets quiet and calm. I've never been a fan of gyms with loud music, sweaty boys dropping their weights everywhere and dripping all over the floor. There aren't even any mirrors to pose in, or to see my ugly strain-face. It's a grown-up, dignified environment. And it's over in 20 minutes, just as they told me in the very beginning. read more

I'm really enjoying my workout experience at Perfect Workout. The trainers are excellent and there is a very friendly and supportive atmosphere present. I rotate my workouts with all the trainers so get a different approach each time. read more

I've been coming here twice a week for the last four years. Each session is 20 minutes, and uses a technique involving slow repetitions of as much weight as you can push or lift. You are always with a trainer who sets the machines for you, checks your time and pace, and otherwise keeps you distracted from realizing you are exercising. It's very fast, conveniently located, and they are flexible schedule-wise. It's also in the second oldest home in Menlo Park which makes for a really beautiful exercise space. I've worked with most of the trainers, and they all deserve high praise. read more

My wife and I joined The Perfect Workout approximately one year ago. We both are witnessing less pain and definitely are more energized. We've upped our activities and have seen great results in our health. My chronic shoulder pain is lessening each day. My doctor has told me I'm preventing surgery and to keep it up! My wife's chronic back pain is so diminished that she no longer takes meds and Has even noticed Aleve is no longer required,a rare occurrence for her. The staff is extremely professional and knowledgeable. Their knowledge in nutrition and weight training is most important to us. . We've joined other programs and they don't come close to what we are experiencing at The Perfect Workout. Thank you to The Perfect Workout staff at Menlo Park. You have changed our lives and we are most grateful and appreciative! read more

I was skeptical when I first heard about a weight training program that you can get results with just two 20 minutes sessions a week. After my first trial session, I was sold. The slow-motion exercising with fairly heavy weights seemed to work. I could feel that I really exerted a lot of effort without getting hurt or getting winded. It's been 4 months since I started working out at The Perfect Workout and I'm enjoying the results. I feel stronger and more confident. My goal was to get healthy and stronger, not necessarily lose weight, but since I am leaner, I look better. My husband noticed, and he said, "Wow, you're doing something different!" I think that this program would probably work well for weight loss too. I chose to sign up for only a single weekly session and do another aerobic exercise activity once a week, and it still works. Probably would work even better if I went twice a week. I have tried to train on weights before on my own. I could never get results because I would either not do the exercises correctly, not know what exercises to combine/rotate, and never be able to push myself hard enough. I was always scared that I would hurt myself if I tried too hard. The personal trainers at The Perfect Workout take care of all that. Johanna Jacinto that works with me at Menlo Park office really knows how to motivate me. She even makes it fun. Yes, it is somewhat pricey because you get a personal trainer, but it's much better than paying for gym memberships that don't work. read more

The Perfect Workout was recommended to me this summer, and I have not missed a session since I signed up. It may be hard to think that a 20-minute workout can do much, but it does! Their highly skilled trainers are amazing, and they are with you every minute of your workout. They are super friendly and supportive, too. You will be challenged appropriately, whatever your level; nothing is out of your reach. As someone else wrote, it is very easy to fit this into your schedule, and the benefits are long-lasting. Highly recommend it! read more

I have been a client of the Menlo Park Perfect Workout for almost two years. These twice-weekly appointments have become a staple of my routine, and a critical part of my fitness training. I hugely value the the consistency of the staff, the convenience, and the level of expertise in coaching my strength training. I have had the same trainer the entire time, who is invested in my progression and keenly aware of my weaknesses, needs and goals. To the owner - I hope you realize that the relationship is a critical part of the service, and value your staff as highly as your clients do. read more

I'm still pretty new at the Perfect Workout, but enjoy each session with my trainer and am already beginning to feel some good results. I was concerned about strength training that would be appropriate for my age and issues. The trainers are knowledgeable and put together a program that fits me. They demonstrate just how to perform each movement, telling me specifically what to do and why. They are watchful, giving me their full attention, and positive, cheering me on as I work. The time flies and I'm done....and as I leave I can tell my muscles have been working even though I haven't broken a sweat. I'm looking forward to more. read more

I have been going to the Menlo Park location for about a month now. I really like the facility and Maricel, the trainer I am working with, is great. read more

I have been doing the Perfect Workout Routine for a year and a half now and I love it and could not imagine not doing this workout because it has increased my strength tremendously and I just love how strong I feel. I broke my shoulder about 2 years ago and after I finished my physical therapy I joined The Perfect Workout in Pleasanton and started with Bekki, then she moved over to the Menlo Park location and I followed her there as I couldn't imagine training with anyone else on these workouts but all the trainers are very nice there so you can't go wrong. Bekki is always very nice, helpful, and wanting to help you do your best, and more than all of this she is not judgmental at all and that in itself is really nice because you always feel comfortable with her and doing your workouts. This location is a very unique destination with it's set-up in an old Victorian home, which I love because it isn't like going to a conventional gym to workout, it's more like going to a friends home and parking is very easy there and close proximity to the home, which is a really nice convenience as well. When I am finished with my workouts I always say, "that's it", "I'm finished", "this really is the perfect workout", it goes by so fast you can't even believe it! So what are you waiting for, just get to it and just do it, and you will be so impressed and proud of yourself that you took the time to say yes and do it!! Kudos to you and the perfect workout! read more

I have been going to The Perfect Workout in Menlo Park for 3 years, and it is the first exercise program which I have committed to and loved! I go twice a week, and never miss a session because who doesn't have 20 minutes to improve their body and feel good about themselves?! I must confess I am not a person who loves to sweat and need to shower after a workout, but I AM a person who wants to be strong, fit and confident physically, without hurting myself. The slow motion strength training accomplishes that. One of the best parts of the Menlo Park Perfect Workout are the trainers - every. single. one. It is a family of trained professionals who care about their clients and each other. Their warmth and encouragement has a lot to do with why I have been so successful. I highly recommend the Menlo Park Perfect Workout to anyone who wants to safely and efficiently exercise without the "I don't have time" excuse! read more

I used to be a runner, rollerblader, etc., but as I've gotten older I've felt the need to focus more on strength training. About a year and a half ago, prompted by a radio ad, I tried The Perfect Workout - and I'm still committed to it, twice a week. I love it because it's easy to fit into my schedule (most of the time!), it's not a big, sweaty, loud-music blaring gym, and the trainers are awesome. I've worked primarily with Linda, who guides me through my workout, encourages me, and is an all around great person. It's amazing to see how far I've come and how much stronger I am. I can leg press almost 400 pounds! The slow motion weight training builds muscle, and in turn speeds up metabolism and helps you keep lean and fit. During a 20 minute training session (which actually ends up being about half an hour when you factor in moving from machine to machine, etc.), you utilize about 5 -7 machines, spending only 2 minutes (or until "failure") on each. You certainly can't get bored! I would encourage anyone to give it a try if you're interested in gaining strength, getting fit and feeling great about yourself! read more