FNS Training Center

***4.5 stars***
i visited this fitness studio 3 – 4 years ago, when i was still living in mountain view. a friend of mine had encouraged me to check it out since i was (and still am) a fitness fanatic and looking for new places to workout. i actually had a free week class pass to use and had been holding onto it for a while, so i’m glad that my friend encouraged me to visit with her.
the first class i tried was their signature bootcamp/​total body conditioning class at 7am on a weekday. the format was simple, a 5 min cardio warmup outside, and a 55 min cardio and strength conditioning class inside. the attendees were clearly regulars, getting in their workout before heading off to work, b/​c most of them knew where to go, what to do, and how to do it. me? i felt like a freshman in high school again as i didn’t know how to do most of the exercises, save for the 100m dash since i’m a runner! but i really enjoyed the variety of movements which included usage of the trx suspension system, medicine ball, dumbbells, barbells, and the mat. each movement targeted a different part of the body and by the end of the class, i definitely felt the muscle fatigue in my arms, legs, and abs!
the second class i tried was a yoga class which not only had students doing yoga poses, but also doing some trigger point work, dynamic and static stretching. what a great complement to their aggressive bootcamp classes! i really enjoyed the slower-​paced class and learning new methods of stretching and lengthening muscles.
there is parking onsite for free, as well as separate men’s and women’s restrooms/​changing rooms. i thought the changing rooms were a bit on the small side though, considering the number of attendees per class.
overall, i really enjoyed the fns classes and meeting the instructors. i didn’t buy a membership at the time since i was unemployed and their prices were quite steep, but they definitely have a good thing going here, and the 100+ 5-​star reviews really says it all. i’ve since moved further north, so this studio is a bit out of my reach, but i wholeheartedly recommend fns to folks who live/​work in the santa clara area and want a butt-​kicking workout!

Just joined last week. I am a long distance runner with tight muscles in need of some core and overall body work since last year all I did was run run run. Three classes in and yes, it’s a total body workout. I am also starting with some bad hip bursitis, but don’t want to not workout. The coaches I have worked with are understanding and give modifications so the workout is still great! Different and challenging every time and everyone (employees and members) are great!

Brain and his staff are motivating, encouraging, and incredible leaders. They were super welcoming and opened minded towards my disability, They have and still are helping me accomplish many goals. I highly recommend FNS for there group exercise, personal training, and most of all there welcoming atmosphere to help change our lives. FNS, Fitness Never Sleeps.

So…
Different than CF.
In CF you are in competition w/​yourself but you have the entire group encouraging you, helping you, and pushing you. The Total Body Class taught by Emil today reminded me that I was not in competition w/​myself but I am just striving for improvements in my life– body, mind, and soul; similar to CF, everyone in this class encourages you and will have you feel welcomed.
The amount of working out I do: plyometrics, HIIT, body weights, circuits, tabata, and of course lifting was nothing compared to what my mind and body endured today. The warm-​up took about 10 minutes or less but it felt like the real thing and I was already dripping w/​sweat at the end of it.
I did shoulders, core, and HIIT for 2 miles at the gym this morning. To my horror, today’s Total Body class focused on shoulders and legs. During our 3^rd circuit, my lateral raises started to fail and all I was thinking about was Gavin because if something happened, I wouldn’t be able to carry him.
At the end of the class, I felt I was entitled to 10 large pizzas.
What a great facility and w/​friendly, positive, and welcoming folks.
I’d come back but not during my lunch hour. I rushed out and did not get a chance to change because I had an escalated issue at work but I walked into the office looking all bad ass like I owned it thanks to the Total Body Class.
Thank you to Cecily and Emil for the awesome experience!!! FNS stands for Fitness Never Sleeps. For those that knows me personally knows that this is totally my motto. So honored to be their guest today!

Absolutely AMAZING gym! From the minute you walk in the front door until the moment you walk out you are surrounded by friendly, fun, and passionate people! Clean gym, great equipment, fantastic workout plan, motivated coaches… LOVED it!

This place has been life changing. I’ve been coming for 6 months now. I used to not be able to do 1 push up and now I can do 2… totally kidding… I can actually do 10 in a row the proper way, chest to ground and back up. My body fat % has decreased and muscle has increased. The best thing about FNS are the coaches. Justin, Bo, Shannon, Emil, Casey, and Jacob have all been my coaches since starting. They are inspirational, down to earth, willing to listen to you and give some great input. Give FNS a week and you will be hooked. I still hate running and free weights, but I’m here 4 – 5 days a week.

This is honestly the best gym membership that I have signed up for. Other places that I’ve gone to is 24 hour and City Sport, and nothing compares to here. Yes, it is different in the sense that your are going to classes compared to working out on your own at the gym.
The staff here is great and they are very welcoming. Somehow, with all of the member they have coming here, they know everyone by name, which is great.
For the classes, the trainers are very knowledgeable, they don’t leave you behind at all. If you are having difficulties, they show you modified movements to allow you to still get a full workout out. Classes are only 1 hour and you will be burning a lot of calories and gaining muscle. The trainers will push you to the max, but don’t yell at you. They are very encouraging. I would really recommend this place to those that are tying to improve their health and start working out as well as those that have a lot of experience.

I am on my 3^rd week at FNS and loving it. The classes are fun, challenging and never boring. The staff & coaches are great too, I’ve had interaction with Emil, Brian, Justin, Shannon and Bo but I’m sure all of the coaches are just as top quality. They really push & motivate you and they’re especially great at correcting my form. So happy I found this gym.

I love it here! Best high intensity workout there is :) Friendly and approachable staff and coaches!!! I highly recommend FNS

Update: It turns out that they have more showers that I didn’t know about, so that earns them their fifth star!
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I’ve only been once so far, but I really enjoyed the 1-​hour group exercise session I attended. The staff is friendly and encouraging and the facilities are clean and provide a wide variety of equipment. The only reason I rated them 4 instead of 5 stars is for a slight lack of showers. There are only two in the men’s bathroom, so it meant waiting for a bit to get one after the session. Other than that, this place is awesome.

I joined FNS in August of 2014, and I can honestly say that this place is amazing! Brian Nunez has assembled an excellent team of coaches and staff that are knowledgeable, inspirational and dedicated to helping us reach and surpass our fitness goals. It is a challenging and supportive environment, and the workouts are always new which is great! I highly recommend FNS to anyone that is looking for a first class fitness experience!

FNS is easily the best fitness center I have ever joined. The coaches make everyday different, fun and a place you want to workout. Both the staff and other members make FNS a place I look forward to going to everyday. Ever since joining in November of 2014, the results have been amazing. I have been able to challenge my self more and more as the weeks go on and I can definetly see my fitness levels improving.
I am still amazed at the coaches abilities to prepare and teach classes with members of all different ages and athletic abilities. This is a place where all types of people can workout and challenge themselves. FNS does a great job of planning complete workout classes that are an hour long and possible to fit into anyone’s busy schedule. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to enroll in a training center or is serious about getting fit.
Special Thanks to Justin, Bo and all the coaches at FNS for making this the most enjoyable fitness program I have ever been a part of.

FNS is by far the best training center with the best coaches I have been to. I’ve been going there two to three times a week for about 18 months now.
The facility is awesome with anything I need and it always looks clean. They have the main training area but they also have a stretching/​mobility room (think yoga) and a resting room upstairs.
The best about this place is the coaches and the athletes. The coaches and the staff know you in just a few visits and they always pay incredible attention to you, your workouts, and they are willing to tune any exercise to your need if you have injury or some exercises you cannot do. The athletes there are always smiling (even through the tough workouts) and I’m yet to see one person bringing a bad attitude.
Not only do the coaches train you physically with various classes (strength, total body, etc.) but they also train you mentally by taking a complete holistic approach to fitness and living well. They have affiliation and great deals with local organic chef that can prepare meals for you, they have great recommendations and tips for healthy eating, etc.
If you are looking for excuses, this is most likely not the place for you but if you are looking for a real change and improvements, this is it.

This place has many rave reviews, so I will say what stood out the most to me as a new member… After one visit, everyone at the gym knew my name and greeted me. During workouts, the coaches make sure that you are following proper form and scaling things as appropriate, while being encouraging and lighting a little bit of a fire under you. The gym community is fantastic, and people are really encouraging to newcomers who may not (ahem) be in the greatest of shape yet. :) They even wrote me a personal post card thanking me for becoming a new member, with details about a conversation we had when I first stopped by. With so many gym choices in this area, FNS sets itself apart with excellent programming, world-​class coaches, stellar customer service, and state-​of-​the art equipment all under one roof. For me, joining was a no-​brainer!

It is not very often that many can say they are excited to workout and look forward to an intense workout, but going to FNS Training Center is that place for me. Have been a member at multiple gyms and never have I been excited to go to the gym until becoming a member at FNS Fitness Center. Encouragement and accountability are key to meeting your fitness goals, FNS creates that environment where encouragement is from fellow members and the coaching staff, giving each member a sense of accountability from within themselves. Hence, why going to the gym is now longer a chore, but an exciting lifestyle.

Yeah I drank the koolaid and im hooked on this place! I have been overweight for most of my life and had already lost 30 pounds, but i was over 24hr fitness.
On day one I was set up with a coach that would work well with the goals im trying to obtain. And planned a coarse of action. most gyms trick you into getting with a trainer, that will push you to buy sessions. That is not the case here!
I think the biggest part to fns is everyone is so supportive, non judgemental, postive, and by far the best attitude I have seen. I was worried I may be in classes with super fit people and they might look down on someone that needs to loose a few pounds. Nope they just cheered me on!
Fns has invigorated my passion for lifting weights and pushed me to become a better person!

I writing this review after 3 months of observation.
First let me start by Saying this Fun to Work. I come in the 6:30 Batch, I have Worked with Coaches Shannon, Bo & Justin. Shannon is my head coach who guides me through he process of Diet, Workout régime and Workout procedures. At 6:30 class Shannon, Bo and Justin are always there.
Let me start with Shannon & Bo, they are always innovative with all fun activities and most of which i liked were the Indian run, tug of war and 9 short sprints, and whenever Bo says the exercise is simple its TOUGH. They look simple but when you get in you will know
Justin, From the Day 1 he had been always pushing me, fact i would like to thank him for pushing beyond my limits. I still remember the first day, i was hopeless could not even make a proper push all the other guys tole me to go slow, i took a lot of breaks, and every time a took break Justin was there and said «Do something man, keep doing something don’t stop», «Common man you gotta grow ur body u gotta go heavier» Even today if i am stuck anywhere he pushes me. Lets says he a person who will not give on you — even if you give up on you.
I had lots of goals before joining FNS, i took measurements and all, and later i stopped checking everything because i really know where am I today when i compare my self at start. Trust me It is fun to work, this is a community. I can say there is no other place like this.
And all above this they got my name right from the Front Desk to Everyone i work with. I know its not a big deal but there many gyms where i paid for personal training and they used to be like «Sorry what was your name, I Keep forgetting «. I like working here.

There’s a lot that folks have said, so let me emphasize one of my favorite things about the team of trainers at FNS:
Each class has a main teaching coach and two assistant coaches. They have clearly rehearsed their instructional strategies before the class– by which I mean that when the main teaching coach starts going over the 2 – 4 exercises at each station in the circuit, the other two coaches immediately start demonstrating. They have it so dialed in. Time is saved, motivation and heart rate is kept at a premium. Pure professionalism. And they know everyone’s names before the class starts: they care.

Ok Ladies and Gents, I will be honest, I was skeptical about this gym cause multiple friends were always talking about how great it was and that it’s different from all the rest. But come on, who are we kidding. A gym is a gym anyway you look at it and it’s a place to lift stuff up and put them down.
BUT… And this is a strong but (which is just like most of the people’s going to this class)
After finishing the FIRST class I understand why each and everyone in the group loved this community. I could even see why when your body is still sore for the previous day’s workout you will make sure to show up to class ready to go. This place gets you pumped.
I don’t like to spend 1.5 hrs in the gym like some people. Not my cup of tea. But I kid you not, each class feels like you step into a time portal. The exercises are (dare I say it) Fun (Just Did) and always changing. Before I knew it each time in class it was over. Granted I was tired, pumped, exhausted, and rejuvenated all at once after the class.
This gym is good for anyone looking to: lose weight, gain muscle, stay active, or any other reason you go to the gym. Everyone works out together and you can be right next to a big tough guy on your right and the am older lady on your left. This place does it all and you will have fun doing it.
I recommend this gym to anyone who wants to feel excited to go workout and change their lifestyle. I know I am.

So first off let me start by asking — Who do I need to talk to to try and convince them that they need to open an FNS Gym in the San Ramon /​East Bay area? Because honestly, I need more FNS in my life. I came in yesterday with my cousin and I’ve been working out tough for the last few weeks and last night was by far one of the best workouts I’ve had in a very long time. I loved the dynamic of class and the teachers /​instructors were incredibly encouraging and motivating throughout the entire hour working with all the other people. I’ve taken a few different crossfit classes and they don’t compare to the class I took at FNS.
Apparently they’re expanding into the next suite over and adding a ton of new space to offer more classes — I can tell you right now that I’ll be making the commute at least once a week once they’re done with the expansion.
I highly recommend coming to this facility if you’re looking for an all around incredible fitness experience that will already have you thinking about your next class before you even make it home.
Thanks, FNS for an epic work out!