Gymnazo Review

Everything! Where do I even start?!? Gymnazo is my second home (and a lot cleaner than my own, I do have to admit, hahaha ). All the coaches and fellow athletes keep me focused and motivated to keep pushing myself (safely and effectively). I cannot share my story and your program enough; believe me, I'll talk about you guys to anyone that would listen (and even those who don't )!Thank you so much for your knowledge, guidance and support. I'm so glad Michael presented back at Evolve V (now known as Ignite) at MINDBODY when I was in the enrolled in the program. His genuine passion and character in his presentation spoke volumes above the rest and immediately had me hooked. I tremendously appreciate each and every opportunity to work out and learn from him, as well as all the other coaches, respectfully.You guys rock!

Love this place! Jonathan, Mitch, Kaleena, and CJ are all awesome and motivating! The workouts are tweakable to fit individual exercise goals and schedules. 10/10 would recommend to a friend.

Gymnazo has completely changed my idea of health, fitness, and well being. I have always been active and a self motivated person. I was a soccer player and a "cardio junkie". I had ZERO experience in strength training. It was easy for me to go for a run or play soccer. I tried Gymnazo in October 2008 and was hooked the first time I tried it. I am a very busy mom of 3 young daughters and my husband and I each own our own businesses. Our time is limited and we want to be intentional about the time we have and maximize our time. Gymnazo allows us to get an incredible, functional workout with knowledgable, passionate coaches in a perfect coaching session of 1 hour. I know when I walk through those doors I am using my time wisely and getting a workout that you really can't put a price on. I should also mention in the course of almost 5 years of Gymnazo I have had two ACL replacement surgeries and a meniscus repair. On the same knee. This was due to two injuries; July 2009 and then again in January 2012, both playing soccer. Honestly, had I not had the strength training and coaching from Michael Hughes I do not know where I would be today. The fact that I can run, exercise, hike, and surf without pain is amazing. Although I have given up soccer; I feel I get the "team sport" feeling with Gymnazo. Gymnazo's members are welcoming, kind, and encouraging. We always have fun, push ourselves, and keep coming back for more. I invite you to give Gymnazo a try. It might be just what you need to find joy in your life!

Very dedicated, well educated coaches, excellent ability to scale workouts to meet each member's needs and activity level

Before and after having a baby I attended the femal core conversion class and I couldn t speak more highly of the program. The instructors are so knowledgeable and provide a whole body approach to healing and keeping the pelvic floor in good shape. LOVE them! I tell every mother I know about this class!

Gymnazo is awesome! Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable. I ve had a shoulder injury for months and am learning new ways to move safely with every class I take thanks to coaching from Mitch. I really enjoyed Kaleena s female core class also. Gymnazo has a great community and welcoming vibe. I recommend giving it a try!

Not a gym rat hang out. Personalized training in a positive group setting. Excellent, knowledgeable coaching team.

Gymnazo is unlike any other gym I've ever attended. The small group trainings provide an encouraging, challenging and competitive environment. What makes Gymnazo unique is the authentic and impactful relationships you form with other members and the coaches. Each person at Gymnazo is there to help you succeed in achieving your health and fitness goals. The consistency of education and care between each coach is flawless. They are able to adjust a workout instantly for your needs, whether it be rehabilitation or an extra push. I highly recommend Gymnazo for their ever-changing workouts, relatable members and reliable coaches. At the end of the day, Gymanzo becomes your fitness and health community and family.

The program is well organized and everyone that I have spoken to at Gymnazo knows what they are doing, knows what they are talking about and genuinely cares about helping me reach my goals safely and efficiently.
The energy at Gymnazo is always positive and upbeat.
Michael is excellent at creating and designing my exercise program. I am only several sessions in and have felt my body's mobility and stability increase. Michael has the knowledge and experience to find the weakness in my movement patterns and retrain them which will increase my strength and stability in my overall movement while I continue to play a sport that is very demanding of my mind and body.
Michael is a true professional and I look forward to my next session!

I get a lot out of every class. The coaches are great and so are the workouts. It s the perfect exercise experience for my lifestyle.

Can't say enough great things about Gymnazo. I've never been a gym person and haven't been into workout out really since high school. Gymnazo has totally changed that for me! I look forward to coming to class and always get an amazing workout. I have had a few past injuries and the coaches always check in to see how I'm doing and what might be hurting and they can modify any of the workouts. Everyone is seriously so nice and I'm just so glad I found this place!!!

I really enjoyed the group circuit training. It was challenging and fun and there were obvious ways of measuring one's growth. Kyle was very supportive and uplifting. I felt dizzy at one point during the workout and had to get some fresh air. When I came back, I half expected to receive looks of disappointment from everyone. Instead, Kyle and the entire group kept giving me high-fives and smiles showing me that it's important to be there and keep trying rather than get down on myself. All in all, it was a very positive experience and although I live 2 and a half hours away, I hope to be back soon. You guys rock!

All of the workouts are whole body workouts. The trainers are very educated on body mechanics, which I feel is very important to minimize the risk of injury.

This gym is incredible! After trying and spending so much money on chiropractic and physical therapy to cure an 8 month injury, a friend recommended me to try Gymnazo. One personal training session with Michael was able to improve my pain right away and provided me tips to strengthen my body back to health, while being able to workout! This gym has been my healing place for both my body and soul. Not only are the workouts fun and engaging, but the staff genuinely cares about you and wants to know you, and that is priceless.

Friendly atmosphere with supportive coaches. Very helpful place for making big changes in your health.

Gymnazo is a great place to add quality, functional training to help keep fit and stay injury free. My overall fitness, health and running all improved over the last fews years. I first started Gymnazo three years ago when I was suffering from an overuse sports injury. Not only did my injury get better over the first year, I noticed I was a lot stronger and performed better in swimming and running. I had planned on stopping Gymnazo after my injury healed, but it was so clear to me that the functional training Gymnazo provided was critical in staying fit and injury free. Now I make Gymnazo part of my training plan 3x a week and would not miss it. Great coaches. Huge facility. Quality equipment. Extra attention given when needed. Great people and fun.

Recently began taking the Female Core Class with Kaleena and it s been the best experience! She is so knowledgeable, fun, and makes you feel super comfortable! I had ab separation from having 2 babies in less than a year and within just a few classes there was a huge difference! All the staff have been so welcoming and helpful!

Working out is a pain, literally and figuratively. Working out at Gymnazo with it's great facilities, coaches, staff, and members is not a pain. I greatly appreciate the attention to detail and genuine curiosity the coaching staff has about my well being and in offering advice on how to, not just be active, or move better, but to be better.

Genuine. Friendly. Unique. Total body movement. Results .

I wish I could give Gymnazo more than 5 stars! Amazing and incredibly knowledgeable coaches, and a welcoming non-judgmental environment. There are people of all ages and skill levels. After about 7 months here, I am much more knowledgeable about training, confident in my abilities, and I always feel great after my workouts and throughout the week!

Michael and his entire team are not only top notch in customer service, but they are extremely knowledgeable in the science of human dynamic movement, athletic enhancement, injury recovery, nutrition, and overall wellness. Their approach to human vitality is comprehensive, and they are constantly working to not only improve their processes but also to make those processes as enjoyable as possible. I look forward to being a Gymnazo member for the rest of my life, and plan to have an amazing life as a result!

You are not just a customer at Gymnazo. They treat you like a personal friend or family. Bottom line is they CARE about your well being, not just because it's their job but because it's their passion. I come away feeling educated, stronger, healthier, encouraged and honestly loved! :)

I love it all. This is just what I've been looking for!! The coaches are awesome and knowledgable and I can't wait I go again. Endorphin rush afterward is terrific!

My friend Shannon brought me to my first gymnazo class and I have been enjoying them ever since. The staff is friendly, helpful and they will challenge you. They provide a personal touch and memorize everyone s name, which I am impressed with every time. Thank you, Gymnazo for helping me ease into my new gym routine.

Great staff and ingenious programs. Keeps it interesting and challenging.

Try it for yourself, then you'll know why I gave it five stars.

Best gym in town! The workouts are varied and challenging, the staff is dedicated, knowledgeable, friendly and fun, and the community of athletes and coaches cannot be beat!

I have only been at Gymnazo for about a month now, but I have loved every aspect of it and hope to stay for the long haul!

Every aspect of my experience at Gymnazo was exceptional. The personal training was second to none. The physical therapist was brilliant. Anyone who wants to achieve the most from themselves and have a good time doing it in a supportive environment needs to come here.

My first time at Gymnazo and I absolutely loved it. The staff is wonderful, the facility is excellent and very large, good music, lots of energy. I'm definitely joining this coming week and starting a new program.?!!!!

Awesome place to work out, get in shape and have fun doing it!

Gymnazo is unlike any other gym I have been to. Despite it being in a large warehouse space, it is welcoming when you enter. Everything is set up for you and it's a nice change of pace to show up and have all the exercises sorted and just jump right into it. The small intimate class sizes are great- you feel like a little family struggling together- everyone knows everyone and more importantly their world's friendliest trainers take the time to know you by name the moment you join. They also ensure they take into account any injuries you have-- switching an exercise up in the blink of an eye to cater to your need. More outstanding is their movement philosophy that I think all trainers should instill- fascial release and muscle movement to, in a way, reprogram your muscles to avoid being dormant slabs and increasing your range of motion. Everyone is so darn nice and even on your first day- people know who you are. It's not the all-you-can do gym with swimming and racket ball courts, etc, but its smaller groups of directed exercises (that are never the same) and trainer feedback that can help educate you on the best ways to move and cross-train outside of the gym. Plus they have two free weeks at the beginning of January so you can try all the classes to see if it's for you. I would never have chosen to go to Gymnazo without that option, and I am jazzed I have found a non-traditional gym in SLO. It's been a really cool way to also see a wide cross-section of folk I would not have met otherwise!

The coaches are attentive and encouraging. The workouts are creative and engaging. The approach is holistic, working with the body for strength and flexibility in the full range of motion.

Great coaching, fun workouts, good music, really nice people, all very supportive and helpful. Workouts are as hard or easy as you need or want them to be.

Gymnazo is a great place to get fit. The full body work out that you get at each class is challenging and the coaches offer options to make it MORE challenging or to meet your specific needs or desires. Gymnazo fosters a community spirit with a lot of support from the coaches and other members. The workouts are fun! I always look forward to exercising. I have been working out at Gymnazo for almost 5 years and have never been disappointed.

Great service, great massage! Friendly staff, very clean!

Great staff and a wide variety of exercises to keep things interesting. They emphasize helping people work with and improve their movement dysfunctions, which is very helpful to me after decades of being sedentary.

We had a Cal Poly Women's soccer alum as our trainer for women's club soccer during our visit there! She was so much fun and knew a lot about injury prevention for our specific type of training. She made strength training interesting and practical and seemed to have great experience! She deserves a raise!!!! We would love to have her as our trainer again!

knowledgeable/informed, experienced, personalized, professional...great environment!

The trainers at Gymnazo are just amazing to be around. The environment is fun, positive and they certainly have your health and best interest in mind.
Everyone is very professional and dedicated to the improved health of their customers.

Had a deep massage from Sara and it was great - plus the Staff is always helpful and accommodating

Been going to Gymnazo for over 2 years. It is one of the only gyms i've ever stuck with consistently. Workouts are scalable, challenging, and unique.

I have tried a few gyms in SLO (Cal Poly Rec Center, Kennedy Club Fitness, and Crossfit Inferno), and, by far, I have been the most pleased with and impressed by Gymnazo. Their workouts are challenging but also very doable. They work with a wide range of ages, and the trainers are very knowledgeable. I continue to be impressed with how welcoming everyone is there (both staff and the members). I am SO glad that I found Gymnazo.

I have been enjoying taking the Female Core Conversion class with kaleena. She is a highly motivating coach who is great at teaching and modifying the exercises for people of all levels in the class. Already feeling stronger and using muscles that weren t being utilized properly. Thanks Gymnazo and Kaleena!

If you want a gym where they know your name, fitness goals, and injuries or hang ups preventing you from getting you there- then Gymnazo is the place for you. Trainers are hand selected by the owner and are motivating, positive, kind, and 100% fully present each and every day. The new facility at the airport is top notch and the great program is only getting better with the expansion. Whether you are strong and fast but want to be better, slow and weak but want to push yourself to your greatest potential, or just looking for a great workout with personal attention- Gymanzo has a place for you.

Working with Clay who was gentle, thorough, and effective. I am going back for more treatment. Mercedes was extremely friendly at the front desk, and helpful. As I was leaving, a training session was going on and it looked like an amazing experience! Check it out!!!

I did the MDMC course and Michael gifted me this virtual workout so I can see how you do things. The workout was great, I felt my whole body got moving in every possible dimension! And, the staff and coach were so welcoming; it's really obvious you have a great team and community. I really enjoyed myself and will tell my friends about you!

Awesome workout and very supportive the whole way. Really appreciated the personal motivation and training with someone who was very well versed in personal fitness.

Gymnazo is truly Amazing ! Awesome workouts with amazing trainers! Must try!!

I have been involved in athletics and physical fitness off and on all of my life - from traditional gyms to triathlon clubs - the same routine everyday. I was getting bored from the typical gym and exercise scene. Being in good fitness shape in my maturing years became even more important to me as I began to feel that more effort was required to complete a simple task. I needed more structure and variety of strength/cardio exercises in an intimate, circuit styled environment and found all of that and more in GYMNAZO fourteen months ago. Not only am I now the same size I was as a college athlete, but am stronger, more flexible, and toned. Performing any tasks in daily life are completed with ease and without challenges. I can move! The benefits of GYMNAZO was proven when I did my first TOUGH MUDDER this month - at 50 years of age. Because of GYMNAZO, this event was not only easy for me, it was fun. I breezed through every obstacle because my body was strong, flexible and confident. Thank you Michael Hughes and all the amazing, experienced staff at GYMNAZO for making exercise beneficial, fun and exciting.

The staff, trainers and owner are very attentive to all of us members. They are always pleasant and you always feel welcomed and motivated to work out. It's a very comfortable atmosphere.

I am a true believer in the Gymnazo organization. I am in the best health of my life. The employees are the kindest. Thanks!

I was inspired to join Gymnazo because I saw the wonderful physical transformation of a friend of mine who was ex-Ironman and she said it's put her into best condition of her life. After many months of working towards my personal fitness goals at Gymnazo, I, too, was in the best condition of my life (at age 44 after being an athlete all my life). The people are amazing. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. The workouts are designed to kick your butt and help you improve, but you've got to have the mindset, too. I'm a big fan of their work and have recommended them to several friends looking for better conditioning vs traditional gym workouts.

I never considered myself a "gym" person but Gymnazo is different! The classes are great fun with new challenges all the time. The coaches are outstanding; knowledgable, encouraging, funny, and personable. They really pay attention to every individual for performance and for inconsistencies. The facility itself is top notch, with plenty of high quality equipment, clean facilities, and numerous personalized programs for overall health.
I've been a cyclist, a triathlete, and more recently a distance runner with many marathons and half marathons completed, but I must say I am in better condition all around now after 4 years at Gymnazo than ever! I love having a toned upper body that running did not provide, and the high intensity interval training has melted inches away from many places! I am running less often, but with better strength and no injury. I love Gymnazo and the community it has created!

I love Gymnazo. Not only are the workouts dynamic, challenging and fun, it's a positive environment and I walk away feeling like a true athlete.

Friendly staff, experienced, professional. As a fitness professional myself I appreciate others in my field who have taken the steps to deliver excellence.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I found the workout to be as hard or as easy as I want to make it. I love that the coaches are there to offer an easier or more difficult option to every exercise. I also appreciate coaches reinforcing purposeful movement.

The staff is very on point, and the work outs are well thought out.

The coaches, programming, and atmosphere are all top notch. If you're tired of the "globo-gym" type setting, come try Gymnazo. They have a very friendly atmosphere and challenging workouts for any level of fitness. Each coach is dedicated to the members needs, and focus on safe, effective workouts, even if you have an injury. Highly recommend giving it a try!

I have never been a gym person...but I am in LOVE with the results I've gotten from Gymnazo. It has enhanced every other physical endeavor I undertake...parenting, work, running/hiking. Best shape I've ever been in!!!

Friendly, CLEAN, Motivational, professional and fun

I love the personal connection the Gymnazo coaches create between the client and trainer and also the connection and community feeling between all the clients.

I love every coach at Gymnazo. They all are so encouraging and know how to push you to give everything you have during your workout. The workouts are hard but not impossible. I like that I'm sore after every class but not too sore. It's so much fun and there's always something different so you never get bored. I love every time I'm there.

I thoroughly enjoyed Michael s depth of knowledge, sincerity, and dedication to helping me relieve pain and achieve greatness. I firmly believe Gymnazo will help me immensely in not only getting my pre-baby body back but also by improving my overall movement to relieve back pain and enjoy all the adventures life has to offer!

I ve been working out consistently for years and have never felt as strong as I have since starting at Gymnazo. The coaches are truly concerned with my progress and often alter exercises so that I work harder. They know what each individual person is capable of and push us all to that point. That level of customization and investment is rare and essential to true progress. Thanks especially to Mitch and Kaleena for always making me work harder!

love, love love Gymnazo-- the people, the training, the results!

Gymnazo is by far the best fitness experience I have ever had. I got tired of the usual free weights followed by a very testosterone driven atmosphere. Gymnazo is lead by professionals who learn your name, make alterations to workouts based on limitations, and possess a genuine desire for people to live healthier active lives. The atmosphere is very supportive and in many ways like a family. There is ample space to workout and the workouts are always changing. Another key features is the fact that the facility is clean and has some very fun and beneficial equipment such as the true stretch machines. I have lost and kept off 40 lbs working out here and haven't felt this good since I was in high school (20 years ago!). I would highly recommend Gymnazo to almost any age and ability. It's a great investment in your health and wellness.

I have only positive things to say about this amazing group of trainers!!! So much good energy and positive reinforcement with everyone who works here. I came here after a very bad ankle break a year ago and every coach has been so patient with me. They alter exercises I'm not comfortable with, and are constantly asking me for feedback on how I am doing and feeling. Gymnazo made a bigger difference in my recovery than the physical therapist I went to did. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to improve their strength, balance, mobility and confidence : ) Thank you!!

I came in for a workout with Michael while in town for the weekend. The workout was challenging and the coaching was attentive. The facilities at Gymnazo are top notch. Michael had us moving in a variety of ways that was a good change from my normal routine. I highly recommend giving Gymnazo a try.

They do a great job of being encouraging and informative, even for new people like myself.

My training at Gymnazo has been outstanding. Each 6am session I attend, I am joined by a familiar community of fellow early risers who work their butts off while encouraging each other to reach for our best for that day. The instructors are talented and really know their craft. They know us. They understand our little challenges and find ways for us to move beyond them.
All and all I can't say enough about the place!!!!! Join!!!!

Gymnazo has changed my life! After joining almost 2 years ago, I saw a difference in my body, my overall strength and flexibility and I was a faster runner. The coaches care and concern for their members is like nothing I ve ever experienced. Professional, encouraging and educated instructors make a huge difference. Gymnazo is not a gym, it s a healthy lifestyle change and a choice you won t regret.

Gymnazo has amazing coaches that have the talent to create workouts that press you and keep you injury free! Best gym I have experienced. You will instantly feel like family here! Give it a try! They have great specials so you can get to know them!

By far the BEST experience at a gym! Personable- everyone knows your name.
Comfortable and encouraging. Just an all around great place to commit to fitness.

Knowledgable staff. Functional movement exercises help support general mobility and overall performance

The best experience hands down that I have ever had in a gym. Amazing personable, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable team of staff/trainers. Everyone is very nice and I would recommend this gym to anyone and everyone.

Your services can be customized for individuals Needing modification while they receive A full workout. The coaches are professionals And they encourage you to do your best. The owners and Mercedes make working Out at Gymnazo a positive and rewarding experience.

What do I love about Gymnazo? Customized workouts when I'm sore or injured that allow me to still have a great and SAFE workout. External motivation to DO THE THING. Happy, friendly, inspiring faces. A state-of-the-art facility. A skilled staff that creates workouts based on safe, natural motions that make me feel stronger after my workouts.

I am beginning a journey to get myself back in shape. I am 60 and as I approach retirement I want to be strong, agile, and have the stamina to go enjoy an active lifestyle. Gymnazo is helping me achieve that goal, one class at a time. There instructors are very much like a life coach. The encourage you, support you, and help you works towards your goals in a fun, clean, and friendly environment. I highly recommend them!

Michael and Mercedes were very friendly. I came in for chronic back pain and Michael's suggested regimen has helped immensely already and it's only been a few days.

It's not like any other Work out experience. It's the "CHEERS" of gyms. The coaches are all really helpful and friendly. I never dread going to GYMNAZO, and I always leave feeling happy I've been. Besides the workouts that are designed to help you function well in everyday life, they have fun member social events. Love love love my gym.

Looking for the perfect environment to work out, interact with fun people, and enjoy it? Then Gymnazo should be your choice!

I love how genuine everyone is. You all are extremely helpful, and regularly check in on how we are doing when it comes to injuries, etc... Make it very welcoming, and i love the results from working out here.

My first two "try before you buy" sessions last year were really fantastic. I knew Gymnazo was a high quality facility, but I didn't really have much of an idea of what to expect my first time (except the obvious bits: exercise in a group setting with a trainer). I was totally operating on my wife's descriptions of her experiences. Walking in the door that first time, I felt immediately welcomed by the staff, not only with their smiles, positivity, and enthusiasm, but also by the fact that they knew my name before I even had the chance to introduce myself. That, quite honestly, blew me away. And the first session? It was fantastic. To be honest though, I wasn't sure it's what I really wanted to do (over, or even as a supplement to my personal workout routine). But I decided I would definitely do the second session. My experience was exactly the same. After both sessions, I walked out feeling I had been given a great experience: a workout totally appropriate to my level of fitness (challenging but not overly so), the coaches consistently motivated, encouraged, and praised the work every participant was doing, and they never stopped paying attention to each person's posture, technique, and form. Both sessions ended up being something I had never experienced before, at any workout facility, anywhere. Gymnazo is truly a one-of-a-kind facility, operated by the most professional, well-informed, positive folks I've come across in the exercise industry. Yes, exercise professionals often present as positive and enthusiastic and passionate. And yes, they want to you to exercise well and reap the benefits. But the coaches and staff at Gymnazo are a totally different caliber of exercise professional. Their interest and passion for the health and well-being of clients, their obvious attention to everything (from the big picture to the little details), and their commitment to professional development through continuing education, makes them truly stand out. And then there's the way they create community. It's a truly special place.

For all those reasons, I decided to join. Sure, I love the fact that I can schedule a workout type and level that fits in with how I'm feeling on a given day, show up, be greeted by name, and be given clear and continued instruction, guidance, encouragement on each exercise. But what I really love is the fact that all that is accompanied by the qualities of the staff I noted earlier. They clearly want and know how to help me reach my fitness goals. You leave after each workout in so many ways better than when you walked in. I can tell that that will never change. Gymnazo is worth your time and effort.

Gymnazo is a great facility with great trainers and a very positive and encouraging energy.

The movement practice philosophy is second to none. Many of the people I work out with say the same thing I do - that years of pain and suffering are solved by this movement practice.

Incredible consistency and quality workouts. The amazing staff and co-gymers (what do you call the people you workout w/!?) complete the experience.

Gymnazo is a wonderful small group environment with personalized attention and tailor fitted workouts to the clients needs. Gymnazo provides a platform for any type of physical fitness development based upon the clients goals. If you are looking for a high intensity Cardio, personalized strength training, or just looking to sweat and move, Gymnazo is the place for you.

Love this place and highly recommend it to everyone- whether you re rehabbing from an injury or an athlete looking to up your game I love GYMNAZO. The the workouts are thorough and effective. The coaches are GREAT! The facility is clean. The staff is friendly and I feel stronger and happier going to gymanzo regularly!

This is a unique and wonderful program that is fun to participate in, the coaches and staff are all amazing and so caring about each individual's needs and the techniques are revolutionary in making changes suitable for each person.

Functional foucesed fitness that employees a holistic approach to physical training. If your goal is fitness, you will love this program. If it is just aesthetics, then you will be better served elsewhere.

Amazing folks that are trained to improve your movement and condition. I have given them quite a challenge but they are willing to try and get me back in shape. Good support, very clean facility, I am impressed.

The Gymnazo team has succeeded in creating a gym and workouts that you will look forward to attending, but most importantly, will produce results. Look no further if you want to get in shape and enjoy the process along the way.

I have been going to GYMNAZO for 2 weeks now and love it. I have never been to a fitness studio that has coaches that are so personable and helpful.