UFC GYM Sunnyvale

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Jim Hurley

I am 63, retired, a typical overweight geeky Silicon Valley nerd who rarely worked out a day in his life and doesnt even know the rules of basketball (think Sheldon and Leonard). Then last year the UFC Gym opened across the street from where I live. The convenience and the closeness to New Years made me resolve to join. They gave a free training class and I got an introduction to hell and realized Id better take a few more training classes just so I wouldnt hurt myself. I was extremely fortunate to get Katy who specialized in older people with disabilities. My life-long poor computer posture gave me a pinched nerve in the neck that weakens my right arm and hand. I also have terrible balance issues. A few training sessions later I became hooked. I saw very rapid progress and weight loss. I became a lot more confident in using the equipment. I have had training classes once or twice a week for about 6 months now. I go there 6 days a weeks for about 1.5-2 hours. On even days I do strength training and sometimes have a training class, on the odd days I do cardio workouts solo. I take Sundays off. I usually go around 3 PM when it is not so crowded, but often I will go at 6 on my cardio days so I could watch the Daily Ultimate Training class while I use the elliptical. I do not use the heavy weights at all, nor the weight-lifting stuff, but I have used most of the other gear. I see a lot of the same people working out at the same times, Ive watched a lot of the personal trainers give classes. There are all types of people working out: I see the body-builders - men and women. Lots of women doing very difficult exercises. Lots of women doing the group exercise classes, but not so many men in there. The kids classes are fun to watch, they really seem to be enjoying themselves. And I also see a few disciplined handicap people regularly. The employees are very nice and friendly, the place is kept very clean. The equipment is new, but once or twice when something broke down it was quickly repaired. There are several hand sanitizer dispensers spread throughout the gym. The gym floor is a tough, non-skid material which seems perfect for good traction and pain-free falls. They keep it very clean at all times. The locker rooms are clean. Since I live next door I shower at home, so I dont know what they are like at the gym. I enjoy the Octane Fitness elliptical with its programmable MMA setting. It simulates a bout and reacts to you as an opponent. Levels above 20 are brutal. It takes the boredom out of a 30-minute cardio interval workout and leaves me soaked with sweat. It has adjustable weights as well so you can have a flexible workout without leaving the station. The FreeMotion is my most frequently used weight machine - very flexible. But I do use a few other cable machines for rowing and lifting and to target my problem areas. I also use the small dumbbells, kettle bells, resistance bands, Bosu balance balls, etc. Most of my exercises are the functional type, not so much targeting a specific muscle. I focus a lot on my balance and core muscles. I wrote this specifically to address my fellow geeks who desperately need to be more health-conscious in this frazzled techno-culture called Silicon Valley. Although the name is UFC, the focus is on all-around fitness, not necessarily fighting. I think if you gave the place a try-out you will like it.

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Jennifer Hudiono

I can call this my gym now since Ive been working out here regularly for the past couple of months :) yay for not being lazy! Definitely an upgrade from regular gyms like 24 hour, crunch, etc.. but thats because you pay for it. However considering everything, I think the price they charge is reasonable and worth the membership. - its open 24 hours - it has typical gym classes (yoga, trx, body pump, etc) and fighting classes! (MMA, jiu jitsu, wrestling, kickboxing, etc) *** this requires special membership - new and better equipment - for any powerlifter, oly lifters, etc... they have two platforms where you can practice cleans. snatches, deadlifts, and so on - ROUND PLATES (this one is huge for me because I do not like hexagonal plates.. yes Im referring to 24 hour fitness -_- ) - The Octagon: when not used by classes, you can use it yourself if you ever need to be in a cage with nice mat floors - kickboxing area: since they have kickboxing classes, they have an entire area of the gym dedicated to it which is nice because you can go on your own to punch/kick or play around with the 100lbs dummies Overall I think this gym has numerous amenities. But some of the downsides (and its trivial) are: - its pricy: its not cheap but its not ridiculous expensive either. Its somewhere in between and worth it if you gym quite often. - you have to bring your own lock! I use to gym at 24 and they had the lockers with built in locks which was super nice so I always keep forgetting my lock... - Its pretty crowded... but not as crowded as most commercial gyms. It also really helps if you go during off hours like late at night or middle of the day. Overall this gym has made me happy and if youre in the area, definitely give it a try!

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Denis Rykov

I went there to try their "4 day free trial" by the invitation of my friend and then make my decision to stay or not. Instead I had to waste my time (and not working out with my friend as was planned) with very annoying and at the same time slow sales guy that was trying different methods of selling me one of the pricier training programs not even mentioning the regular membership that my friends signed up for. During those 30 minutes he tried several strategies of aggressive sales and some times really crossed the line by being too overwhelming and trying to manipulate me. I was very patient and he finally left me alone (actually it was more like my escape from him) when he probably felt my irritation. I will still go there for next work out with my friend and hope will not have to talk to any body with such an attitude. The only reason why I wrote this review is that even 6 hours after I left the gym I still have a bad feeling that someone tried to manipulate me and just wasted my time and I know that this person does not even care about it. Still it will not influence my decision because I am grown up enough and know what I want to get from the gym even though he tried to convince me in the opposite thing.

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beanheadshop

I attended twice a couple months back using the date rate. The first time was ok and associates were nice. The second time I was approached by the lady manager because I brought a fighter I train to work out. She said I cant hold mitts for him. I questioned the difference between that and two friends working out together. Apparently one of the trainers (a guy who was not fit in my personal opinion) felt I was stealing his thunder because all eyes were on us. We were monitored the rest of the time while trainers stood around discussing us. Then one of the employees began to record us on her phone while we worked out in the octagon to cause a scene . Hard to believe they represent a great brand like the UFC. I dont plan on going back If your a personal trainer at least be more fit than the people your are training. It looks bad when you are advising someone to do things your are not utilizing yourself.

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