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April 2024 by Doug Taylor
I have such a great amount of respect for the place and community that Coaches Holly and Brian have built. Coach Paola also helps create an incredible space where people want to keep showing up for themselves and for their goals. The Resilient Strength is purposeful, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the athletes that enter through the front door, whether they are trying to introduce themselves to the world of strength training, or if they are trying to take their game to the next level. I have trained here for a little less than a year, and my only regret is that I took so long to find this space. I consider myself an aspiring powerlifting competitor. It is deeply reassuring to have personal coaching that will align with my interests, and is actively helping me achieve the dreams and PRs that I want to reach. The amount of growth I have experienced as an athlete in such a short amount of time is beyond my expectations, and I am exceptionally grateful for the ride. Highly recommended.
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December 2023 by Dr. Kim Peirano
I have never felt love for a gym as I do this space. If you're looking for a place to feel welcomed, safe and inspired (because there are always incredible athletes on the floor here), this is it. As a woman, going to typical powerlifting / weightlifting / barbell type gyms can be totally overwhelming and intimidating, this space is anything but. The system to always have your own rack and preventing overcrowding is a literal godsend. There are athletes of all levels here, it's super welcoming, there are DOGS, like what else do you need?
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November 2023 by Sydney Mulkey
This is a beautiful space with everything you could possibly need for a solid workout. Owners are super accommodating and nice, easy to find and seems like an awesome community - I only stopped in for open gym hours but everyone I encountered was friendly and the equipment was well maintained.
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July 2023 by mary g
Hands down the best experience I’ve had in a fitness space.I’ve been going to Resilient Strength for over three years, and it has all I could ever hope for in a gym, with an amazing community on top of that!When I went there for the first time, I was incredibly intimidated by gyms in general after a long stretch of inactivity. The owner, Holly, worked with me to build my strength and confidence and the results have been more than I ever hoped for. I’ve also seen other athletes get started in this gym and go on to compete in strength events, with the rest of the gym cheering them on.There’s all the equipment you could want (and they’re consistently upgrading the equipment and optimizing the use of the space), the community is supportive, inclusive, and fun, the group classes are challenging and rewarding, and the one-on-one training was legitimately life-changing. Holly and Brian have built and maintained an amazing space.If you’re looking for a gym you’ll genuinely get excited to go to, run by people who care about their athletes’ well-being first and foremost and can work with all fitness levels, this is the space for you.
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July 2023 by Jules Tucher
Brian and Holly have created a wonderful, welcoming, and strong community at The Resilient Strength that only amplifies the quality coaching. They meet you exactly where you’re at and help you meet any goal. I came in with only some powerlifting knowledge, and in a year competed in three powerlifting and weightlifting competitions. Can’t recommend them highly enough!
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July 2023 by Collette Husher
Love this place! Holly is my trainer and she’s been amazing and works with me and always keeps my workouts interesting. It’s also important to note that she helps with someone who’s struggled with eating disorders etc. So love this place!
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April 2023 by J C.
Awesome place. Brian and Holly are great strength and fitness coaches and cool people. I grew up playing sports, have competed quite a bit as an amateur in cycling and combat sports throughout my adult life and generally take a serious approach to training, and it's rare to find people who understand kinetics, mobility, and form and can teach them well without any ego or attitude. They genuinely want to help whoever comes here, regardless of what level they start at.
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February 2023 by Ben Lupinetti
I ADORE Resilient Strength. It has all the equipment you need plus the owners are continually adding new stuff and upgrading older stuff. The classes are outstanding, they kick your butt in the best way and actually leave you feeling strong, not just tired. And the people! Main trainers Holly and Brian are some of the most kind, helpful and knowledgable trainers I've ever met, and the patrons are all so welcoming and supportive. Such a great environment and quality of exercise.
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December 2022 by Hannah Holtzman
Awesome space and community! Primarily use it for open gym, but love the occasional class. The coaches are incredible - super attentive, supportive and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
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October 2022 by Jeffrey Ma
Big fan of this gym. The trainer and owner are very friendly/approachable. It is a very convenient location and they have a lot of equipment available. Highly recommend scheduling a visit to see this gym for yourself.
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June 2022 by Marcus Fausti
My partner was unable to find an entrance in the evening and no staff inside would answer the 24 hour phone line so that she could gain entry.Edit: We we’re fools and didn’t appropriately go through all the onboarding info.Both my partner and I are looking forward to worshipping at the Temple of Iron together this evening.
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April 2022 by Elle
Great strength-training gym with a wide variety of equipment + open air (for those still COVID cautious) + fantastic support from Coach Holly & Brian. I have taken in-person classes here and Zoom 1x1 sessions, and I highly recommend both!! Holly and Brian are patient, knowledgeable and make working out enjoyable. Huge bonus that the gym is also dog-friendly so you can get your dog fix in (if needed).
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February 2022 by Farley
I was visiting SF for a few days and dropped in here. This is an awesome gym!! Great selection of equipment (especially stuff like reverse hypers that are hard to find in a commercial gym), 24 hour access, and a sweet app that lets you reserve time slots so there aren't too many people there at one time. I was most impressed by the owners/coaches though. I got kind responses to all my questions within minutes, over TEXT. I think that should show you what kind of a personal and quality experience you can expect. Oh, and nice stickers.
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January 2022 by E M
I found Resilient Strength on Google about 2 months ago and signed up for the open gym membership.This is an excellent weightlifting gym, with squat racks you can reserve by the hour. There’s a small number of athletes so folks are friendly and say hi to each other.You can bring your own programming (I pay for a plan on TrainHeroic), or they offer classes 2x / wk.It’s mostly racks and platforms, with plenty of gear for accessory work. If you’re coming from Crossfit you’ll feel right at home.The neighborhood can be a little sketchy and they have no showers. But there’s easy parking, and quick access from any part of Oakland.A smaller front-room is open 24 hours, but the main gym area is usually open between 8a (noon on weekends) and ~6p.
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January 2022 by Brandon Church
Holly and Brian are literally world class coaches. You should give them money to train you to get stronger and healthier and happier. I cannot recommend their services enough.
