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May 2024 by Shumei W
I signed up after my first assessment and have been a member for 3 months now. The classes are small so you get that personal attention for correct form which is so important! Love all the coaches and staff. The vibe is amazing here.
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February 2024 by ShellFish LifeStyle
I don't have the best communication skill so I called in to learn a bit more. I spoke with Evan and was impressed I felt Positive vibes and energy it was an easy choice to make, not just for my physical goal but mental. Great spirit awesome team definitely recommend them
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January 2024 by Agathe D
I did a trial at Functional Lifestyles and was impressed with the quality of care and attention put on the client. I was given great advice / spent a whole hour with a coach to assess my health. Then I did a group class. It's great that there are 2 coaches for 10 people. I recommend you do a trial as well to figure out if a membership works for you. I am moving out of Palo Alto but if I come back, I may join.
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November 2023 by Ilya Platonov
Great place. Mountain View groups are small for now, so good time to sign up.
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November 2023 by Jeremy Nixon
Functional Lifestyles fraudulently billed me for >$1000 while refusing repeated requests to stop.When I started at Functional Lifestyles I enjoyed their novel approach to working out through fitness. But when I tried to quit, their customer service turned into a bureaucratic nightmare. They would stop my billing temporarily and the re-start it without my consent. Then they would refuse to give me a refund for charges for dozens of classes which I never attended.Do not trust them with your payment information.Edit:The owner has responded, which compels me to respond with more detail: On Friday, August 28th, 2020, I asked their billing to "Please stop billing until I restart it." in an email telling them that I was leaving the state. In stead of stopping my billing, they put it on pause for 3 months, and then *automatically restarted it*.These charges continued for 3-4 months until I caught them charging me on March 2, 2021 and requested a refund, shocked. They refused the refund because they told me that I needed to tell them not to bill me repeatedly, months later, if I didn't want billing to be turned on again. This was in direct contradiction to my request, which was to *cancel* billing, not to pause billing, and is the basis of my complaint here.They told me that I needed to have messaged them 3 days prior to my bill date (after 3 months of not being billed and with no direct notification of the automatic unfreezing of my account) in order to not bee charged. They tell me that the contract I signed says no refunds and so there are no conditions under which I will get a refund.The response from the owner claims that I was under a 12 week commitment and so was not billed wrongfully. I moved away in week 10, requested they cancel ("Cancel billing until I turn it back on") in week 10, and discovered that billing had been restarted automatically from week ~22 to week ~38 without my knowledge or presence. If the owner had only charged me for the 12 week commitment I would not have complained - they charged me for *28* weeks and then refused to refund me.I felt betrayed, dismayed, and cheated, and then they fine-printed me on the the non-refund policy in the original 12 week contract.Stay safe.Use a privacy card to pay securely.
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September 2023 by Nana Chancellor
I have probably tried every gym in town and this is the first one that has stuck… for several years now! It just has that perfect balance of challenging you while keeping it fun. An hour seriously flies by there and it always includes some great jams, some laughs, some cheering, sweating and friendly competition. The format of 2 trainers for every small group works perfectly for me. It provides just the right amount of attention to make me feel safe and confident in trying new challenging exercises and it keeps me accountable (i.e. makes it hard to cheat ?). All the trainers are fab but my favs are Corey (the owner), Cisco & Evan. Don’t join if you want showers, spa, a pool etc. Do join if you want a place where everyone knows your name, keeps track of your progress and makes you feel like they give a damn. Oh and if you want to get stronger, leaner, faster, hotter ?
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September 2023 by Adriee Wong
What a great gym. I love that they have a 12 week starting commitment to help people like me build the gym going habit
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September 2022 by K Min
I have been a member for a couple years. FL consistently produces great programming that challenges both beginner and advanced athletes.That being said, with old coaches leaving and new coaches joining, something about the vibe has changed. Often I found the coaches not as attentive and just chat with each other when I can see someone clearly performing an exercise wrong.
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September 2022 by Jiayi H.
This place is amazing! I am a new mom and my body fat went from 28% to 20% in 3 months
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July 2022 by Kira O.
This is my home away from home, worth the 30min drive & price. :) I'm picky about gyms & coaches, but Functional Lifestyles (FL) is a special place. With small class sizes, personalized coaching, and member activities, FL provides a space for community, growth in fitness goals, and honestly, fun! When you start out, you get a personalized movement & body comp assessment to determine goals and a few trial classes before committing. Once you become a member, you get assigned a coach to meet with monthly to support with fitness, nutrition, and personal goals like stress management. As a professional working in the field of eating disorders, I value the team's non-diet, balanced approach and body positivity. Programming is well thought out, and coaches are knowledgeable & positive, helping perfect form, prevent injury, and build strength. Well done!
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July 2022 by Kubilay Demir
A hidden gem (or gym)I am a cyclist, and I wanted to improve my long-neglected muscle groups. I never enjoyed going to classic gyms, and FL changed my mind. It's an efficient workout, in a spacious and airy environment, with well-trained and attentive coaches (Glenn, Francisco, ...) and amazing clients. I happily recommend anyone.
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June 2022 by Amy M.
This is such a great place. I can't say enough great things about it. Corey the owner is The Man. Every single one of his team members is amazing. You really are known by name and are welcome. The workouts are really interesting. And they suit everyone from beginner to advanced. We can all work out together. It's truly enjoyable - the hour goes by fast! And there'a an awesome app for booking your workout times.
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December 2021 by Dillon Gates
S/o all the coaches especially Corey, Mike, Glenn, Damian, Evan for the tips and just being real. The programming stays fresh and the improvements noticeable so long as you get to the sessions consistently. Highly recommended for people already on their fitness journey as the programming will have you moving functionally. I learned sooooo many lifts in my 4 months here its unreal, and as a nasm certified pt with a bachelors in kinesiology, i could not be more particular about who i trust with my workouts. Will 100% be back
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September 2021 by Sung K.
Functional Lifestyles is on a level of its own. I don't know where to start. First, the coaches and staff are what makes FL a 10 star establishment. Coach Corey (founder), Coach Mike, Coach Glenn, Coach Toni, Coach Evan, Coach Damian - you all are awesome and the most positive group of people I have met. Everyone on the staff are passionate, energetic, down to earth and most importantly just genuinely good people who actually care about you. Second, FL knows what they are doing, and I can prove this because I see results. If you put in the work, you will definitely see the difference. Every little detail from the smallest adjustment in form to the way you breathe, FL team has it down. The Coaches have a ton of knowledge in what they teach and I learned so much from each one of them. Third, it feels everyone here is family and each member has each others back, which makes the experience even more special. Thank you again to all the Coaches and it has been an awesome experience. I will be back!
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July 2021 by Yoko K.
The only reason I cancelled my membership here was because I moved away from the area, and I spent hours looking for something similar to replace it and found nothing! This place is truly excellent. I came here looking for a place to take classes and learn how to properly lift heavy weights, and that's exactly what I got. Small class sizes with very attentive and helpful trainers meant I could easily pull a trainer aside to help answer my questions, and trust that someone would (kindly!) speak up if I was doing something wrong. I probably get a dozen corrections every class. The six week schedules are great, too -- you get used to each exercise and spend time moving up in weight with confidence. As part of the membership, you also can schedule occasional 1:1 sessions with your assigned trainer to go over stretches, mobility exercises, nutrition, form, etc. -- these were so useful in recovery. The class schedule is great, too -- they offer classes from 6AM to 8PM, unlike a lot of other small group training studios. Highly recommend if you're in the area!
