3FIT

You know that friend of yours the complains about exercising and says they are allergic to the gym? Yeah, that is me. I HATE HATE HATE gyms and exercising.
BUT
I have been coming to 3Fit for over 2 years and I will continue to go for as long as I live in the South Bay.
Marcel is a kinesiology NERD; he knows human anatomy like the back of his hand and he will find the right torture… I mean exercise to get your body moving.
Last January I fell during a tropical vacation (I know, it SUCKED!) and injured my knee. Marcel made sure that I could continue my training while on a freaking chair! Don’t let the image of a knee injury and a chair think that he took it easy on me, oh no, he made sure that the rest of my body was still going strong and was able to support my knee during the healing process.
So yeah, if you want to get your body moving in the most efficient manner possible while making sure everything moves as it should then come to 3Fit.

This is a wonderful small gym! If your looking for something simple and reasonably priced this is perfect. They have great new equipment and everything is very clean!
The staff is great and very helpful! They are all wonderful and very motivating.

Discovered this gem of a gym through ClassPass. I have done 2 classes with Marcel and he is the absolute best! He pays great attention to detail, corrects your form, explains which muscles are working with each exercise and extremely motivating. The second time I walked in, he remembered my name (and pronounced it right: D) which was a great personal touch. I am almost ready to ditch classpass and join 3Fit. I think I have found THE one! ;)

I’ve been attending Marcel’s bootcamp/​conditioning classes for over 6 months using my ClassPass and love it here! Marcel always offers a different circuit or routine in each of his classes and focuses on training different parts of the body each time. He is very motivating and supportive while being very attentive to form and alignment, which is helpful when learning new exercises. All of his exercises help with conditioning and Marcel is great at explaining how different exercises can help with daily functional movements. The warm up and cool down exercises also complement the workout of the day so that it makes the workout even more effective. The workouts always include a good mix of cardio and strength training exercises utilizing dumbbells, bosu, TRX, medicine balls, and other equipment. Marcel is a great trainer and he truly cares about his clients. I’m now 7 months pregnant and still attending his classes. He’s great about offering modifications, helping me adjust to my new body, and tailoring exercises to help with my mobility. I always come out of my workouts feeling challenged and refreshed!

A little background: I’m a mid-​30s male who has been a couple of years removed from doing anything active prior to attending these classes. After attending classes for about 3 months, I have had nothing short of a transformational, incredible experience at 3Fit.
Pros:
–Marcel is the best instructor I’ve ever had. His staff is also awesome.
–You will get a lot of personalized feedback.
–Correct form is emphasized, so you’ll be doing things safely.
–You WILL get worn out in class. This is a great workout!
–Workouts always rotate — You’ll use a bunch of different muscle groups.
–Friendly clientele. None of the other students I’ve worked with are arrogant.
Cons:
–I wish I found this place earlier.
Details:
I’ve been to a handful of other gyms and bootcamps, but Marcel easily gives the most 1 on 1 attention to students in his classes. At first I thought I was getting special treatment because I was new, but over time, he still gives me excellent personalized feedback before, during and even after classes. (If anything, I get more feedback now that I’m not as much of a newbie). And I see him doing the same for every single other person in his classes. This dude really cares about the well-​being and progress of his students. You definitely won’t feel like just some number in a class.
And he’s incredibly knowledgable. I can’t count the number of times I’ve complained about a pain or discomfort, and he was easily able to isolate which joint or muscle group was causing the discomfort, and what tweaks I need to change in my motions to fix them. He was right every time.
His workouts are intense, I always feel sore after class, and its always different muscles. Be prepared for a full body workout.
I should also mention that I’ve worked with Michelle on a meal plan — I travel a lot so its not realistic for me to prepare meals 3x/​day. She plotted out a realistic trajectory of meals I should follow while I travel that balances nutrition, accessibility and even taste. She’s super friendly and encouraging when I ask her things like why I shouldn’t drink soda (which, btw, I’ve since given up thanks to her encouragement).
Last but definitely not least, I’ve taken a number of private lessons with Vince, who I’ve found to be very personable in classes as well. He listened to my goals, schooled me on the basics of what I should be thinking about when planning a workout, and most importantly, guides me on a progressively more challenging workout each class.
3Fit is awesome. If you’re looking for a healthier, stronger you, definitely check this place out.

I have been going to 3fit for almost an year now. I had tried a few trainers before going to 3fit, and Vincent is the only trainer who has kept me interested for this long. Both Vincent and Marcel are really good. I have seen a definite increase in fitness levels, and the workouts are interesting, challenging, and very addictive.

Been going to 3FIT for more than 1.5 years now and couldn’t be happier. I’ve worked with CJ and Vincent (and tips/​tricks every now and then from Marcel on form and mobility). All of them are fabulous and keeps me coming back.
Pros —
1. Fitness assessment at the beginning to help you understand progress and goals.
2. Focus on correct form. A lot of time is spent teaching correct exercise form before we even start going heavy on weights.
3. Immense variety in workouts. You’ll never be bored.
4. Workout tracking. I have details on sets/​reps of each workout since day 1 of my workouts.
5. Vincent/​Marcel are superb motivators.
6. I am injury prone in my back and hurt myself every few months (lots of seating at work, bad posture, etc.) And every single time, they’ve modified my workouts to accommodate injury and help with recovery.
7. Unlike some other instructors I know of, Vincent is extremely accommodating. I’ve had to cancel our sessions in the past, due to some injury, urgent work, etc. but it has never been an issue.
Cons —
Only con is that since I’ve moved to Milpitas, it has become a bit of drive and traffic is pretty bad in the evening. But I can’t imagine not coming here so thats a Pro :-)
Keep up the great work guys and your passion clearly shows!

Marcel is a fantastic personal trainer and the gym is well stocked with everything you need in order to leave sore and slightly swoler. Definitely recommend.

I found my dynamic duo; Vince (strength) and Marcel (conditioning). The gym is not fancy, but it has everything you need for an all encompassing workout. Most importantly, their primary focus is on proper form. If you want knowledgeable trainers that have a passion for health and fitness, look no further.

I’ve done gyms and fitness classes, and wanted to try something different — a personal trainer. About a month in now, I’m very pleased with my results with Vince. I go about 2−3x/week. My sessions are tailored toward my personal goals and each movement and/​or weight challenges me. I appreciate how he takes the time to explain the rationale behind each exercise, and how it will help me towards my goals. Highly recommend!

Incredible find! Do not be fooled by the plain exterior of this independent gym in an unlikely Silicon Valley complex; 3Fit packs a punch inside, both in terms of equipment and training.
My boyfriend and I are in Santa Clara for a conference and found 3Fit on ClassPass. I was surprised to walk in to find a great gym: a climbing wall, weights, physical therapy equipment, a BootCamp area…
Marcel was AWESOME. He had us go through a challenging bootcamp routine, but was very encouraging, attentive, and helpful the whole time. We started with the best warmup I’ve ever done (and I go to a lot of different studios), focused on waking up muscles with rollers and basic exercises. Then we picked our own music (rap) and went through a couple of challenging circuits, then isolated muscle work, then rolling out of muscles again. Marcel gave customized feedback throughout that made everyone feel like they could do better and like we were all in it together. We were thoroughly worked out by the end! And I think Marcel led this group class after a one-​on-​one session with a client, so the latter is an option too.
I was so impressed I bought two rollout balls and went around taking pictures for this Unilocal review.
DITCH the big box gyms and try this place!!! Totally recommend. Will come back next time we’re in Santa Clara — maybe even tomorrow :)

I joined 3fit a month ago to loss fat and get more toned. Vincent is the best trainer I have ever had. He knows exactly what we have to work on to reach my goal. He is also very knowledgable about dieting and health in general. He has answers to all of my questions about how I can adjust my diet to loss fat more efficiently. Losing fat is time ans energy consuming. I am glad I have Vincent and 3fit to help me along the process.

Had passed by this place before and then saw it on groupon so decided to give personal training sessions a go.
I like sports and such, have taken a variety of strength training classes, but really have trouble making my body «do the thing it’s supposed to do» in terms of form and also have trouble telling when I’m doing it incorrectly/​correctly.
I wasn’t even entirely clear with what I wanted to get out of the sessions at first (the above paragraph hadn’t been a coherent realization for me yet).
Vincent, my instructor, seemed to intuit what I needed and was patient, resourceful, and incredibly helpful! We covered a few motions in depth and he gave me valuable feedback. Also, he kept checking in to make sure I was getting what I wanted out of it, which was nice because people opt for personal training for different reasons. Will be back!

First off, I’ve worked as a personal trainer for many years prior to becoming a chiropractor, so I would consider my knowledge of the body and physiology as fairly advanced — which makes me fairly picky when choosing a personal trainer.
Let me say that Marcel is one of the best trainers I have met, hands down. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable in his field, but he is consistently educating himself further to become the best that he can. He has a great eye for how the body moves and understands how to integrate training and conditioning with overall functionality. Too many trainers simply train you hard while exceeding your body’s functionality, leading to compensation and, on occasion, injury. Marcel understands how to push your body while avoiding and even rehabilitating any existing compensation patterns that one may have from an old injury or poor posture.
If you are looking for an amazing trainer that is also an all around great guy, look no further. Marcel and his staff will help you not only get in shape, but do so in a healthy, functional, and sustainable manner.

3FIT is seriously amazing. From being able to do my first-​ever pull up to doing thousands of burpees at a time (maybe a small exaggeration on the burpees), I am blowing past goals I had always set for myself, but never thought I’d be able to achieve. And I am having fun doing it!
I’ve been training with Marcel 2 times/​week for about 8 months now and could not be happier with my results thus far. In the past I have tried so many different gyms, classes, bootcamps, etc. etc., and never really saw the dramatic results I had hoped for. That changed once I started working out at 3FIT. It didn’t take long for me to begin to notice a huge change –both inside and out. I feel stronger and healthier than ever before.
Each workout is super challenging and different from the last. Marcel does a fantastic job of knowing exactly how much I can handle (which is sometimes more than I *think* I can handle). He also keeps a laser focus on my form to make sure that I am doing everything exactly right.
The gym itself is great! It has everything you could ever imagine and more — rock climbing wall, giant tires, TRX, kettle bells and more. It’s super convenient to get to off of Central Expressway and there’s always plenty of parking available.
If you have been thinking about giving personal training a try (or even trying out a boot camp), look no further than 3FIT. I cannot recommend this place enough. It will be one of the best decisions you make. It sure was for me!

Great place + great staff. Whatever your age or physical condition, this place has a knowledgeable, friendly, and awesome staff to customize your workout and motivate you to reach your goals!
Workouts are always kept interesting and fun, encompassing all types of workout styles. I’ve been coming here for over 2 years and have hardly done the same workout twice! The gym isn’t a huge commercial gym so you get personal guidance and educational tips.
Avoid the mundane and crowded classes at any large commercial gym and come here to increase your level of AWESOME!

I have been going to 3FIT for about 11 months now. I am so happy that I decided to workout with Marcel and CJ. They are both very knowledgable and excellent trainers. I have worked out with other trainers in the past, and I have never received the support and help that I do with Marcel and CJ. I’ve already dropped 17 pounds and continue to get stronger and stronger.
I highly recommend both CJ and Marcel! They are so awesome!
In addition to working out with CJ and Marcel, I work with Elizabeth to help me with Nutrition. She is one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable people I have ever met! I highly recommend Elizabeth if you feel stuck or you reach a plateau with your weight. I check in with her weekly to go over my nutrition plan as well as check my weight and do my measurements. I really appreciate her and her support!
**NOTE** They moved locations. They used to be in Sunnyvale and their new location isn’t too far. They are now based in Santa Clara.
Thank you, Marcel, CJ, and Elizabeth!

I am so thankful for 3Fit and Marcel. I have had several trainers in the past, but none have given the results I wanted in such a short period of time. 3Fit is Marcel’s passion. He sleeps, eats and breathes fitness.
Not to mention he comes to you, or you come to him… either way you save money by not paying a trainer at the gym. Marcel has changed my life in so many ways aside from fitness. While he trains with you, he does not just focus on getting you in and out, he dedicates the hour to make sure that it is the best hour of your life, not only is it the best hour, but you will walk about being more sore than you ever would imagine possible. The entire time I find myself laughing and having a good time, and I’m working out at the same time… who would have thought that fitness could be enjoyable! He definitely brings a new meaning to the term «Feel The Burn».
I thank my lucky stars every day for Marcel. He has changed me as a person. He knows how to motivate, and make the work out enjoyable because every work out is different, he always makes up the most creative ways to make you sweat. I started working out with him at the end of August, and since then have lost 85lbs. If you want he will give you a nutrition plan, but instead of putting you on a strict diet, he gives you the guidelines of what your nutrition plan should be, and shows you what your options are, in the end he teaches you how to eat correctly and still feel like you’re not cutting out all the fun stuff everyone else gets to eat.
If anyone was born to be a trainer, this guy is it. He’s the real deal… if you want results… this is your man. I’ve never been happier inside and out.

I have been training with Marcel the owner of 3Fit for over 3 years. He is a fabulous trainer and a great person and is able to work with all ages and physiques. I have worked with several trainers at clubs in the past and Marcel is by far the best. He takes the time to get to know his clients emotionally and physically. His workouts are hard but fun. I always look forward to my sessions with him.
His new facility is great. He has great equipment for all types of training. If you can’t train with Marcel he has another trainer, C.J., available. He is great as well and shares Marcel’s philosophy. In addition if you have nutritional needs see Elizabeth. She is awesome.

Life would not be complete with my 3Fit crew! I’ve been training there for over two years and I’ve seen amazing progress in my appearance and my overall health. I’m so much healthier now in my 30s than I ever was in my 20s. Not having ever done a sport in high school or college, I remember barely making it through individual beginner sessions with Marcel during those first three months, and now I can run circles (literally) around my friends without breaking a sweat. Years later, Marcel and CJ constantly find new ways to help me push myself to my limits which inspires me to keep coming back.
On the nutrition side, I’ve worked with Elizabeth a few times and she has provided excellent advice about my eating habits. I’ve incorporated many of her helpful suggestions into my daily food choices and I no longer have that guilty feeling I used to get with my erstwhile bad eating habits. Even my co-​workers have taken notice of my new, healthy lunches and they have been inspired to ditch unhealthy food themselves.
The new location is awesome! It’s a fully equipped gym with all kinds of things you wouldn’t find at a regular gym, such as a never-​ending climbing wall, multi-​level monkey bars, a slack line, and TRX. And it has a SHOWER! Now I can break a sweat, quickly shower, and be back at work in no time.
All the time and money I’ve invested into 3Fit have been absolutely priceless. I look forward to many more years of health and nutrition with them!