Testimonials

“Almost three years ago, I saw an ad in the paper for Team Fitness and decided to check it out. What a lucky find! It is such a fun group of folks, and it’s also a good workout that has a great mix of cardio, stretching, weights, abs, and games. I am an avid tennis player, and I have found that the exercise variety that Team Fitness offers has made me quicker on the court and has helped prevent injuries. Since I joined, I have made new friends and have thoroughly enjoyed the after-class coffee tradition. The coaches and my fellow classmates make working out (and even the 6:00am start time) enjoyable and fun!” -Pratima R.

“I love the camaraderie.  It’s nice to play around with ‘guys my age’ and feel like we’re pushing each other to build and maintain our abilities and health.”  –Justin W.

“No better way to start the day than getting a good workout with a fun group of people who over the years have become great friends!  And, it allows me to eat more! .” – Burt C.

“As you know, I was skeptical at first.   Getting up in the dark to go work out?  Crazy talk.  I had never been fit, never exercised, never made fitness a priority.  But I came to a couple of workouts with Doug and Nan Devine and found it was FUN.  I enjoyed the camaraderie as much as anything.  And after a while, instead of feeling more tired (which I expected to feel due to getting up so early), I began to feel more energy!   I still come eighteen years later, still having fun and feeling pretty darn fit! (well, reasonably fit) .” – Dr. Jim B.

“The people at Team Fitness are like a second family to me. I have been going to Team Fitness for 11 years this month; we have shared our ups and are downs in life together. It makes exercising enjoyable. Having great instructors doesn’t hurt either.” –Mason B.

“I’ve been part of Team Fitness for 14 years. I can’t imagine life without it. The camaraderie might be the best part, and the athletics are great, too.” –Lloyd L.

“I was active when I joined Team Fitness in 1997, but the program raised my fitness to another level, improving my flexibility and strength.  A few years after I joined, with the help of one of the coaches, I began running. In 2005 I achieved a long-time goal of running the Bay to Breakers.  Since then I’ve run 10 marathons, something I never would have dreamed of before Team Fitness.  I can honestly say that I’m in the best shape of my life But even more valuable than the exercise is the many friends I’ve made in the program.  We cheer each other on during the workouts, and share laughs over coffee afterwards. My motto for Team Fitness: come for the fitness, stay for the friendships.” –Barb Z.

“It’s not about equipment, it’s about lasting 6 weeks or 6 months” meaning that it is the camaraderie of the group that is critical. I’m going to finish year 14 in June, Thanks, Tom.” –Curt S.

“I exercise 3 times every week for an hour.  This accomplishment is not due to self-discipline on my part.  I’ve belonged to other clubs, for years!  I paid my monthly dues regularly but never exercised regularly.  What’s different? It’s actually fun!” –Deb W.

I am someone who will put off exercise until it’s too late too late in the day so  I love getting my workouts done early.  Then I then have the rest of the day for all my other commitments and activities.  The coaches are always coming up with new and creative ways to challenge us to stay in shape and even non-athletes like myself can learn to have fun playing sports in a noncompetitive, supportive environment.” –Ann W.

I have been so blessed to be a part of Team Fitness for the past 7 years. I love working out as a team, it has been the one program that I have been able to be consistent with. The early morning workout time really works for me . It is a wonderful way to start the day. We have a lot of fun, the work outs are challenging and we are encouraged to try new things. I have never been a runner but since joining Team Fitness have been able to jog two 5Ks. Team Fitness is also a social workout, we end up going out for coffee and celebrating special moments in our lives. We get to see each other laugh and cry as a team.” –Diane B.

“Since college I’ve haven’t stuck with any exercise program longer than a month or two. I never found the right motivation, until I started Team Fitness. I’ve been enjoying the varied workouts for nearly 8 years now. It’s the best program I know of. You’ll leave most workouts feeling better than when you arrived because of the friends you’ll workout with. The overall spirit, genuine caring, goodwill and team camaraderie, makes the difference for me.” –Tom A.

“I’ve been with the Team Fitness (Blach Middle School) program for seven years. I recently completed a 50-mile backpacking trip with my two younger brothers and four sons in Sequoia National Park. We climbed a 12,000′ high pass, crossed fast-moving streams, scrambled over steep granite and had a great time. I wouldn’t have been as successful on that trip without Team Fitness…and I think I impressed my sons, too!” -Mark C.

“I started Team Fitness to increase my energy so I could be more active with my kids. I lost 10 pounds along the way without even trying! I love the camaraderie and fellowship with the other participants who have become my friends.” -Andy W., Los Altos

“Before I joined Team Fitness (almost 12 ½ years ago) I was working 12 hour days, 6 day weeks, sacrificing my health and feeling less effective all the time. I joined to try to get back into shape. I quickly realized that the personalized coaching and team support for progress was motivating and sustainable. Now I’m 40 pounds lighter, more effective, accomplishing more in a shorter day with a better attitude. Team fitness was the key to my lifestyle change.” -Joe S., Saratoga

“Some of my most poignant moments are when class is over for another session and coach tells us it’s another one in the books. Going to exercise class is like a child learning how to play the piano. Each lesson another page is turned, another song is learned, and before he know what’s happened, he has learned how to play. We show up, we run, we play, we sweat, and before we know it, we are healthier than we were before. My favorite phrase “Another one in the books”, is easy to accomplish at Team Fitness.” -Judy R.