ClackFit

Clackfit is easily the best gym I’ve been to. Very focused on form (instead of lifting as heavy as humanly possible) in order to avoid injury. Everyone is really friendly and approachable (trainers and members); feels like a family. Trainers want you to succeed and push you to challenge yourself. Parking can be a little tricky if the class is crowded, but there is some street parking as well. Only problem for me was the limited number of classes, especially on the weekends, but if you’re a morning person, Clackfit’s schedule would work perfectly for you.

First of all, read the other reviews. Let’s just say, the hype is real!
I’ll admit, I have a pretty short attention span when it comes to sticking to a fitness regimen. Enter Classpass — the non-​committal fitness sampler’s dream. I found Clackfit through CP and enjoyed Yusuf’s approach and philosophy so much that I promptly signed up for an unlimited monthly plan (and convinced my BF to do the same).
What does an unlimited monthly plan *usually* mean for a person like me? Ka-​ching for gym owners! I would probably attend 1 – 2 classes per week and can go for weeks at a time without attending. With Clackfit, I realized that we could come 3, 4, even 5 times a week. The workouts leave you invigorated, sometimes sore, but never drained.
Some history: My BF and I kept going to Crossfit (we each had attended two different boxes before coming here) before realizing that our personalities (we know we’re supposed to «scale,» but in the moment, we think nothing of going balls to the wall during a WOD) and injury-​prone selves were not suited to that type of workout.
We attended XFit together for about half a year. We had fun, but we also had pain. Old injuries resurfaced, new injuries developed. We constantly found ourselves going at those WODS and being unable to attend the next couple of days, sometimes for the next week.
So what’s the point of a gym membership that you only use once a week? Exactly.
I think the XFit model is great for *some* people. However, the danger comes when people see it as a one-​size-​fits-​all approach to fitness. From our personal experience, people who have injuries, who can’t regulate their enthusiasm, or who are extremely strong but have some functional weaknesses, Xfit = increased potential for injury.
That’s why we choose to attend Clackfit. This form of training just works for us. The classes are well-​organized, the 5-​week training blocks allow for steady progress and periodization, and the Clack community is respectful and welcoming. Because of this, we are more consistent, we make gains (my first unassisted pull-​ups everrrr), we have no injuries, and we just.feel.better.
The biggest selling point: Yusuf really cares. He pays attention to EVERYONE in class. He gets to know who you are (in the gym and out). He will tell you to drop weight, or go higher. He will check on injuries. He will reinforce good form. He is fully present during the entire class — he is not goofing off, dancing, checking Facebook, or chatting away incessantly. He WILL NOT hesitate to educate you about the importance of good form vs heavier weights. He’s also a repository of pragmatic nutrition/​fitness/​well-​being insight. He’s kind of a guru, just not the sparkly kind who shouts affirmations of «Let your spirit shine through!» while you’re doing overhead presses. That’s a good thing.
TLDR: If you need loud music, overstimulation, a bunch of people blowing smoke up your a$$ (or shunning your non-​cliquey self), skip this. If you want a sustainable, effective routine with an attentive coach in a welcoming environment, check out Clackfit!

I just moved here from Texas October 1^st. I joined Clackfit a month later. Yusuf is all about the people here. He knows everyone’s names and knows their levels. I didn’t come for 2 weeks as I was having a really hard time after moving here. He reached out and asked of everything was ok. He was willing to work with me ONLY if I showed up and got back into the workouts. He doesn’t want to take someone’s money that isn’t going to show. His workouts are great and he genuinely cares about his clients. I highly recommend this place. I have been a trainer in a former life and I have been to a lot of gym including big box gyms, Crossfit gyms, boxing gyms and small gyms. This one is a home.

The reason I found Clackfit was because I was gym hopping on Groupon to figure out where I fit in. I love mixing up my workouts, except I’ve been inconsistent with my program and nutrition. The reason I stayed at this gym after my Groupon ran out was because I read a blog post written by Yusuf about feeling sexy and beautiful on the inside while your outside catches up. If you’re afraid to lift weights, Clackfit will change your mind and you’ll begin to love strength training and conditioning.
I’ve never gone to a gym that encouraged working on the inside as well as the outside. The 5 week blocks are intense and adapted to your fitness level. Yusuf encourages you to come to the gym even if you’re too sore, simply to build the fitness habit. He adapts the workout so you get some benefit without killing you.
You won’t find music, cardio machines or attitude, just a bunch of people working out like beasts. It’s you against the iron. Everyone I’ve met has been down to earth, encouraging and focused. You will get better and you will get hooked! This gym is great because when the coach/​trainer is helping someone else and another member notices you with the wrong form, they help you. It’s more than a gym, it’s a community.

Love the sweat sessions, Yusuf puts a lot of thought into the workout blocks. I also love the camaraderie amongst the clackfitters, they’re a great group to workout with!

Clackfit is strength training and whole body conditioning done right. I’ve been going for a year now and am so much stronger and happier with my workouts.
Yusuf is an amazing coach/​trainer/​fitness ninja. His depth & breadth of fitness knowledge is impressive! His approach is practical, unintimidating, attainable and confidence-​building. He knows all of his clients and their specific situations as well. I have been dealing with weak wrists and forearms for years after a bad bout of tendonitis. Resulting from this, I had to use a wrist brace when using a computer to prevent soreness and inflammation. Yusuf keeps this in mind (along with other people’s ailments or injuries) and modifies exercises to accommodate and strengthen my wrists. My wrists are so much stronger and I no longer need to wear a wrist brace when I use a computer.
I HIGHLY recommend Clackfit to everyone… at all fitness levels!

ClackFit is just plain amazing! Yusuf has built an amazing environment where I believe everyone feels included. The community is just full of positive energy.
In the 5 weeks since I joined, he has taken the time to get to know me, my interests and my goals. He has helped me exercise around my shoulder problems and soccer injuries without making me feel limited at all. He is very knowledgeable, patient, and always takes the time to listen to my endless questions/​concerns about form, weight, and nutrition.
In only 5 weeks, I am already seeing results in my body composition that I was not able to get on my own. I highly recommend ClackFit to anyone looking for a kick-​ass work out plan with an amazing and highly motivational trainer.

Great atmosphere, Yusuf is super knowledgeable and always watching you no matter how many people are in the room. I’d recommend clackfit to people of any level of Fitness who are looking for a shock to their system outside their normal routine workout.

I’ve always been a solo workout person, but after months of hearing about ClackFit (CF) and having trouble staying on a steady workout régime on my own figured I would give it a shot.
For those who are used to paying $ 10 – 25 a month for unlimited access to a warehouse of cardio machines CF will come as a bit of a shock to you, but I’ve become a firm believer of it’s business model. Yusuf, captain of the CF ship, makes you feel at home from the moment you first arrive. He literally sprints across the room to shake your hand, introduce himself, and express genuine interest in you and your fitness goals. The last time I signed up for a gym the only thing a staff member talked to me about was how much I was willing to pay, how long I was willing to sign a contract for, and threw out some random (and incorrect) weight loss tips.
The gym is in an old mechanic workshop, consists of multiple shelves of kettle bells, row after row of power racks, and a host of dumbbells, barbells, and weights. No cardio machines or cable systems here, just good old fashioned down to business fitness/​resistance training. If you closed your eyes and played Hearts on Fire you could easily imagine yourself training in the mountains getting ready to go one on one with Drago (if you don’t get the reference, please stop what your’re doing, track down Rocky IV, and enjoy).
So besides a down to business spot with a friendly trainer, what do you get? You get personal attention at every step. Yusuf even offers to meet with attendees outside of workout sessions to discuss nutrition and fitness lifestyle goals. CF is setup in sort of a modified class setting. There are set hour-​long blocks that you can come and Yusuf or his awesome co-​trainer Casey will be there to watch over you. This isn’t a traditional class where everyone is expected to do the same thing, at the same time, with the same intensity, etc. While you workout in a group, you still are working out as an individual, you are just following the prescribed workout schedule. While working out Yusuf or Casey walk around and keep tabs on everyone to make sure your form is tight, you aren’t hurting yourself, you are really pushing yourself, and will make conversation in a genuine effort to build a stronger community.
I know this is turning into a bit of a rant, but basically if you are serious about resistance based workouts that are NOT cross-​fit (this isn’t about sloppy form lifting to infinity, it’s about traditional weight lifting systems, lots of supersets, with solid form), want personal trainer type attention with someone who knows his stuff, and want a bit of a community feel to your gym workouts, this is the spot!

Love Clackfit! Welcoming environment and Yusuf is the best trainer. Even in the group classes there is all the one-​on-​one fitness training you could ask for. Of all the gyms, classes and bootcamps I’ve tried, nothing compares to this system.

Clackfit? It’s more like Crackfit because that’s just how addicting coming to this gym is :-)
Unlike other group classes — Yusuf actually takes the time to know you, your goals, and your limits. His gym isn’t intimidating regardless of which walk of life you come from. And the whole «community vibe» everyone keeps talking about? It’s real.
My favorite part is how he doesn’t rush you out after class gets out because I will ALWAYS have a question and Yusuf will always give a detailed response
That being said, he isn’t easy but I promise you won’t regret your decision of being a part of the clackfit community

I have a confession to make, I’ve been meaning to write this review for quite sometime and have been putting it off. It seems that every time I found myself living a ClackFit success story I kept thinking it would wrap up and I would have a chance to write about it in it’s entirety. The problem? It seems that just as I’d have one success story drawing to a close another would start and I’d put off giving Yusuf his fair shake, after a year and a half I say «Enough!»
ClackFit has been not just everything I have needed, but everything I could have wanted from the world of exercise and good living. The gym and it’s community are second to none and while you feel like part of a large group, it’s still a large family where you get to be the individual person you need to be in order to find success.
Training at ClackFit has made me healthier, stronger and given me an edge in Hockey, Fitness and even getting in good enough shape to serve as a National Ski Patroller.
Of all the things you could spend you time, money and effort on, there is no question ClackFit is one of the very finest.

ClackFit is the real deal for people looking to upgrade their fitness level. Yusuf, the man with the master plan here, is knowledgeable about the latest research and patient with beginners and advanced folks alike. More than just a gym or trainer, the community here pushes each other to do better on a regular basis (and that’s where the gains are).
I came in to the gym at an intermediate-​ish level and was looking for a place that would work with me on my specific goals. Yusuf made sure he understood what I was trying to do and works with me on a regular basis to make sure I’m getting to where I want to be. That includes talks about nutrition and diet in addition to the work in the gym. Most importantly, he preaches form over reps and makes sure people are not doing things haphazardly.
If you’re considering CrossFit or a bootcamp style routine, skip that and get over to ClackFit. You’ll find a much more sustainable program that’s tailored to your specific goals and won’t get you hurt in the process. With Yusuf and the rest of the crowd here, you’ll have fun (as much as one can while doing some tough reps) along the way.

I have been going to Clackfit for a little over a month. Although I am in decent shape, it wasn’t until I started Clackfit that I noticed an improvement in posture and strength. I have always had problems with my shoulder because I’ve always been at a desk job so I’ve always been hunched. It wasn’t until being with Clackfit that I started noticing a huge difference.
I would recommend coming here for all types of individuals. Trainers are diligent and make sure that form is correct. If you have never worked out before, Yusuf will teach you the moves. The people at the gym are friendly and extremely encouraging. This is not just a gym, but a community.

When I joined ClackFit, I literally couldn’t walk. My herniated disc had acted up again and this time it caused my entire left leg to go numb for several weeks. The muscles in my left leg were now half the size of my right leg (due to muscle atrophy) and was pretty much limping my way around. I honestly thought there was no hope.
Then I joined ClackFit, and all that changed. You see, I always used to go to the gym on my own and didn’t feel like I needed a «trainer». I felt I knew enough to keep myself in shape. Boy was I wrong! The value of having a trainer with the expertise, knowledge and dedication that Yusuf Clack possesses is priceless. I would not have been able to recover without his guidance. From managing form to pushing us to get the last few reps in, he is with us in every step.
The element that really attracted me to Yusuf’s program is that it’s tailored and geared towards the busy «Silicon-​Valley» professional. He’s not trying to turn us into the next Olympics champions, but instead has tailored a program that will help keep our bodies healthy, balanced and fit so we can enjoy our lives with our loved ones.
I can’t say enough about ClackFit and about Yusuf in particular. Thanks for everything you’ve done for me!!!

I’m so glad that I found Clack Fit as it saved my life. Being new to the area, I could have drowned in this new place that I did not care for. I was dealing with a fresh break up and had stopped working out years ago. I am stronger physically and emotionally now by attending classes one to three times a week. I was gonna fight for my broken relationship, but instead I have been fighting for myself. I feel like I’m the one who’s winning :)
Yusuf is an excellent and knowledgeable trainer who offers support and guidance during every class. I will be sad to leave the area now as the highlight of my stay here over the past 3+ months has been ClackFit. Thank you to Yusuf and my fellow classmates!

Hello all you amazing people,
So to stop the yelling from my health freak of a brother about making health my no. 1 priority, I decided to finally take a few friend’s recommendations and join Clackfit… what did I get myself into? I found ‘ay captain my captain’ (Go watch Dead Poets Society. It should be a requirement for Clackfit members)
First of all, Clackfit is not a ‘gym’. It is a… Clack cave (ok its a large wharehouse but I miss Batman (Christian Bale, please tell Ben Affleck to give you back your suit)). The equipment is unique, clean and very useful. It’s got all the ‘bells’ and whistles:)… get it, I made a funny.
Secondly, the strict hours force you to go consistently and schedule your day. It has helped me organize and be a lot more committed.
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Lastly, Yusuf is a great mentor. I say mentor because he doesn’t train you. He enables you to reach your potential without making it a set of routines to do. He gives each member detailed attention and always makes sure you are in the right form. He is respectful yet motivating, approachable yet decisive, and most of all passionate about your well-​being in the long run. He keeps you going till the home stretch.
If you are looking for a quick fix, this is not the place for you. However, if you are motivated to make a change in lifestyle and join a community of pretty awesome people, then as Graham says in Signs, ‘swing away Merril, Merril swing away’.

I’ve been to several trainers over the last decade but Yusuf Clack of ClackFit has been the best. He is very supportive, always upbeat, knowledgable on current Fitness studies, and is very safe. Yusuf will not push you dangerously like some Cross Fit personnel (I am a clinician and have seen the unnecessary damage first hand). He is good about setting boundaries and expectations and appropriately so. For the first time, I can see myself with ClackFit for the long haul (Fitness takes time!). Love the results I have felt thus far.
ClackFit is a cozy gym where attitudes are left in the parking lot. It is a very diverse gym which I think is also a huge plus; all of Silicon Valley is represented here. My advice, get in before he has to start a wait list!

I’ve only known Yusuf for a short time but having seen the way he interacts with his clients makes me certain that I would recommend his gym if you’re looking to get pumped. It’s not like the typical gym environment you may be used to. There’s community here. If that’s what you’re looking for, check them out!

Yusuf Clack (owner and personal trainer) makes you want to go back to this place over and over again. He’ll follow up with you, take extra care if you suffer of any previous injuries or joint pain, encourage you to push your limits, yet set reasonable targets for you to achieve … and will watch your progress and make you enjoy it :)
Attendance is very diverse and 2 weeks into the workout you feel like everyone around here is family caring for one another and encouraging one another.
If you want to workout with a trainer who watches you closely, and with a group that helps you enjoy your workout … Clack Fit is the place to go