Method3 Fitness — Attraction in San Jose

When I look back at my life before Fast Action Training, I'm simply blown away.

My wife, Kathryn, and I moved here from Florida in July, 2011 as unhealthy newlyweds. We were both extremely overweight, completely inactive and we were eating our way to an early grave.

In January, 2012 Kathryn decided it was time for a change and she embarked on an amazing adventure - one that led us to Fast Action Training. When she first found F.A.T. they were running a 6-week body transformation contest - so after some thought she joined up and gave it everything she had.

Fast Action Training gave her all the tools she needed to succeed. There was a workout program, a 6-week menu, nutritional consults and weekly measurements for accountability. I hopped on-board at home with the nutrition and away we went. 6 weeks later she was declared the winner of the contest having lost more than 20 pounds in those 6 weeks.

I was amazed - and proud.

It didn't take long before I was joining up as a trial member in March and that's where my journey started. 210 pounds, more than 30% body fat composition and not able to touch my toes - I was so out of shape. Worse than that, I was mentally beat up. I had those thoughts of "I can't do it" and so many of the exercises just seemed difficult. 'I can't run'. 'I can't touch my toes'.

Then "I can't do it" became "I want to do it". Motivation kicked in and I knew that a 38 year old male should be able to do these basic things. Jump rope. An unassisted pull up. And yet I couldn't - yet. But I wanted to.

Not long after that, "I want to do it" became "I can do it". Not giving up, having the motivation to keep going and getting encouragement from the trainers and fellow members was so important - to the point that now I can say "I'm doing it."

Since joining Fast Action Training, my wife and I have lost a combined total weight of 150 pounds. Today, I weigh in at 150 pounds with a body fat composition of around 10-11%, nearly 66% lower than the 30% I started with. Kathryn has lost 90 pounds in a year, went from a size 20 to a size 10 and is now in a 'healthy' body fat range.

With all that we lost, there's so much more that we've gained. Today, we live an active, healthy lifestyle and enjoy doing things outdoors together. We've learned how to nourish our bodies with wholesome food - not by following any fad diets or torturing ourselves by never having the things we love (like Willow Glen ice cream!). We've been given a whole new outlook and perspective on life - a long, healthy life together.

Change like this doesn't happen without the support of a community - and that's exactly what you get when you join Fast Action Training. On top of the amazing staff of trainers, there's an outstanding group of members who have become friends over time. I look forward to each and every class. My day doesn't feel right unless it starts at Fast Action Training.

Today there's no more "I can't".

I DID IT!

It's pretty amazing what a difference a year can make. Thanks, Fast...

In March 2020, not only did the pandemic hit but group classes stopped being offered at my fitness facility in Los Gatos. I had long depended on group classes that provided some sense of camaraderie to keep me motivated. My exercise discipline went on hiatus with the exception of ~weekly hikes I took with my wife.

In May 2021, my wife introduced me to Method3 Fitness, an option we'd been considering pre-pandemic. She'd been going 3x/week for many months. Despite the fact that she & I had both been members of the LG facility, and that she was happy and back in the rhythm at Method3, I was hesitant. I'd been out for a while and also skeptical of compromises necessitated by outdoor workouts.

When I finally gave in, I was really surprised by the quality and creativity of the outdoor workouts. My regular coaches Keith, Markus, Justin and Alan were all fantastic - energetic/fun/engaging/creative but still knowledgeable and creative. They had ample equipment (weights, bands, jump ropes, med and bosu balls etc.) and each program provided a good balance of strength and cardio. The trainers were mindful of form, personalized modifications and the facility itself had an ample, tent-shaded space set up in the parking lot. They showed great attention to hygiene (e.g., spacing, wipes, clean-up) while still creating a fun, interactive environment. I could not have been more impressed.

As we transitioned to indoor/outdoor and ultimately to indoor, I thought I'd miss the extra space provided by the outdoor workouts, but they surprised me again. Despite going indoor, not only have they supplemented the indoor work with some outdoor activities (e.g., quick outdoor jogs/laps, lunges, jump ropes) but they have equipment (e.g., TRX's, Keizer machines, ropes) that I'd forgotten were options.

As my schedule has changed, I've not been able to work with Keith and the other nearly as much but other coaches like Yvonne and Amy have kept up the fun and the standard. I'm back to 2x/week and feeling great about my progress... my wife is showing me up at 3x/week. ;-)

Before ending this post, I want to point out that (a) they offer classes throughout the day which is great for schedule flexibility, (b) their scheduling is through an app, which has never screwed up and is great for accommodating quick adjustments, (c) their pricing is very reasonable and at least competitive with similar options.

Great job, Method3 team. Thanks for the...

I am a new client of Method3Fitness so I wasn’t sure that my testimonial would be valuable. I did want to contribute to this wonderful idea and decided to share with you my path to your program. I did a lot of research before joining. I considered returning to 24 Hour Fitness and investigated several other gyms. I built a home gym with an elliptical, treadmill, weight bench, free weights, bands, etc. and used it all the time during the COVID period. I am a disciplined person and independent. I wasn’t looking for a “ra ra ra, you can do this!” hand-holding, ego-building atmosphere. What I wanted was educated coaching to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of my workouts. I own a business and work 50-60 hours a week. All the research I did about your company suggested that this could be a good fit. Since joining several weeks ago I have been impressed on so many levels.

The initial meeting with a personal trainer was great. He was knowledgeable, communicated well, was friendly, and I felt like I accomplished a lot in the session. My next experience was a group session. I was impressed with the extraordinary steps taken to be COVID safe. That instructor was wonderful too. The class was fast paced but every set was explained well and he gave corrective advise on form to many participants to maximize their benefit. Just like my prior experience, he was knowledgeable, organized, communicated well, and was friendly and positive. I left class wonderfully exhausted with a sense of accomplishment. The classes have a great diversity and balance of exercises and I have learned many new ones from your trainers. This is exactly what I was looking for. I know that my 45 minutes is going to be efficient and effective. It’s also enjoyable.

There is another reason I was drawn to your program. You are a privately owned company, as am I. I have immense respect and understanding of how challenging it has been to keep a business open these last two years. The research I did on your company led me to believe that you have built your business on a foundation of ethical and honorable beliefs and practices. It is evident that you respect your employees and clients. There is a sense of that integrity built into the company culture with every person I have been in contact with at Method 3 Fitness. It gives me pleasure to support your business and I hope to be a loyal client for many...