Tuff Girl

I started with Tuff Girl on a 6 week challenge. I decided at week 4, I needed to join full time for me. This was something I needed to do for me. The results I experienced in 4 weeks were amazing and I couldn’t wait to see what the next two weeks brought me. The support and camaraderie you get from all the other women is hands down what helped me with this decision. You can modify any workout to fit your needs, but on the flip side they don’t let you skate by once you’ve got it, and the trainers can see it, they push you out of that comfort zone, because they know you’ve got more, one more push up, one more box jump, one more… and that’s what I needed, that extra little push. If your looking for something new, exciting, challenging, that’s not your typical «gym» give this a try. No two days are the same, you never know what your going to get when you walk in the door, so it keeps things exciting and not the stale same old work out… try one of the challenges she offers, try a week trial pass, you won’t be sorry. I did it for me. You need to do it for you.

I’ve been a Tuff Girl member for 9 months. In the past I have never stayed true to a gym or workout plan until I found Erica. I’m not going to lie and say it’s easy… It’s hard work and it pays off! She keeps you motivated and the routine is never the same. It’s a whole body workout that I love. You also get to meet a bunch of great ladies that keep you going when you feel like you can’t. Joining will be the best thing you could do for yourself. I know it was for me!!! #teamtuffgirl

This is an update to my previous review. I can’t say enough good things about Tuff Girl Body and Nutrition and Erica Martin! I initially joined Tuff Girl for a 6 week challenge in January 2015 and fell in love with the program. Erica gives you all the tools you need to be successful. All you need to do is follow the program and put the effort in. The workouts are fun and challenging and every day is different, so I never get bored. I love seeing the progress as I get stronger and more fit. I am doing things I never thought I could do, and my confidence grows stronger every day! One of my favorite things at Tuff Girl is the sense of community Erica creates. It is a supportive and fun environment, and I am having a blast while getting fit. I’ve met some awesome people and I’ve seen huge results… the inches are melting away!!!
It is a great gym where you can feel comfortable and have fun while getting fit! I just completed a second challenge and since I joined, I have lost over 30 pounds and 17 inches. Needless to say, I feel fantastic! Thank you Erica «Tuff Girl» Martin for investing in me and my healthy, fit future!

Tuff Girl Fitness is awesome! Signed up for a six week challenge and went into it with realistic goals: attend 3 classes per week, work on flexibility and fitness, develop better nutritional habits, and spend some time on ME! It’s been a great program and Erica works hard to help you push hard. I can tell week by week I’m getting stronger and it’s definitely helped with my stress and I’m getting better sleep too! Today I out paced my husband in a 5 mile walk (after completing class!) which is a first! Tuff Girl helped kick his booty! Whoot!

Guess if you are a paying customer instead of a coupon redeemer you get better customer service. Being an inside sales manager I sure know the dfference. Too bad but I will take my fitness quest elsewhere. Side Note coupon was only for a week — Her e mail back to me when she basically gave me the shaft saying she was too busy to give me info was «I am busy with Clients who pay me $ 60 an hour to train» — Well then honey dont take part in the coupon if you are going to be like that with potential customers. Snob… Her reply is a bold lie .this was all email communication and at no time did I call her. willing to post copy of email if anyone needs to see it …

I joined back in October and this place is great. A lot of motivation and inspiration! I love the challenges and the boot camp classes are at the perfect times.

I signed up for 6 weeks for Operation Fit and Fabulous, at Tuff-​Girl Fitness and I LOVED it!
Erica is amazing! She makes the workout so much fun and challenging. I have learned how to portion my meals and learned to drink a lot of water during the day and she made the vegetables taste so good that I am even starting to like garlic which I never did.
I became stronger and got to know how to eat healthy and I am sleeping much better as well. Erica is an inspiration and she motivates you to work hard and she always takes time to work with you if you needed help. You will never get bored with her workout and her daily routine and challenges even my daughter loved it.
If you want to become stronger, learn how to eat healthier and have a fun workouts go see Erica she is awesome and she will help you.
Erica thank you for everything I feel so much better and your recipes are awesome.

I participated in a Tuff Girl Challenge in January of 2015 after seeing it on Facebook. Although my work schedule did not allow me to attend classes very often, I still found myself motivated to complete the challenge successfully. When I did get to class, I found the workouts to be demanding but achievable. Erica’s daily posts were encouraging and helpful to stay on track. I enjoyed the meal plans, and the weekly grocery shopping lists were a tremendous help. I may not win the challenge, but I have established healthy eating habits and I am back to my pre-​baby weight. Thanks Tuff Girl for your motivation and help!

I started at Tuff-​Girl Fitness in November 2014 and absolutely love it. First off Erica keeps you highly motivated and engaged by creating different workouts six days a week. You will not get bored! She runs challenges, creates work out games, gives out prizes but most importantly gives you a plan that will not fail. If you join one of Erica’s Fitness Challenges and follow it you will lose weight. She provides you with the meal plan and recipes and the food is yummy. It’s ultimately up to you but she gives you all the tools to succeed.
If you are looking to lose a few pounds or just want to gain strength and muscle, you are in great hands with Erica.

I will have been with Tuff Girl for a year in March and I couldn’t imagine myself going anywhere else for a workout. I’ve tried going to a regular gym before but found myself getting stuck into the same routines doing the same workouts over and over again. It got boring and old fast, so I stopped going to the gym altogether. I knew that I had to try something different. Tuff Girl with Erica was it!
Erica is a great trainer. She pushes you and motivates you to get the work done. She also makes the workouts fun by switching the exercises every day. I never know what’s in store for me when I walk into the doors. I would highly recommend Tuff Girl to anyone who wants to make a change in their life or for anyone who just wants a great workout!

I’m new to Tuff-​Girl Fitness. I am participating in Operation Fit and Fabulous which is a six week challenge complete with prizes. In the past five weeks, I have worked out harder than I ever have in my life. I am much stronger than I was when I walked in her door. I’ve lost weight and inches and have more energy than I have in years.
Erica creates a new and different workout each day, so you never get bored. I’m no spring chicken. I had a knee replacement surgery a few years ago. Erica was great at helping me modify exercises I couldn’t do while still pushing me to do my best.

recently celebrated 3 years with Tuff Girl Fitness. Knowing myself to be a long-​term, dedicated couch potato, I started to wonder what kept me going to bootcamp for 3 years? What was different this time that made me continue with this fitness program when all others have failed to keep me engaged? What motivated me to keep getting up at 4:45am, 4– 5 days a week? What inspired me to work through the sore muscles, aching knees, and asthma attacks. The answer finally came to me. It is the camaraderie of others going through the same process. It is the motivation, compassion and support of the group. Most of all it is the Trainer, Erica Martin. She is passionate about fitness and creates inventive, inspired and never-​the-​same-​twice workouts. She keeps in contact with her clients offering encouragement and support to keep them on track.
If you are ready to start that journey toward better health and fitness, Tuff Girl Fitness Boot Camp is where it’s at. Don’t let the boot camp name scare you away. No matter what fitness level you start at, the atmosphere at Tuff Girl Fitness makes you feel welcome. Don’t worry that you can barely get through the daily workout. You will do better next week and the week after that and the week after that. Fitness is a process of gradual improvement. Erica makes it interesting. She is knowledgeable, experienced and every workout is a challenge no matter what fitness level you are at.
What sets Tuff Girl Fitness apart from other exercise programs is that it offers a unique and refreshing way to get in shape. The workouts encompass whole body movements that give you maximum results and don’t waste your time. Every day is a different routine which keeps the sessions fresh and challenging. Erica likes to combine exercises in quirky mash-​up of movement found no-​where else. If you are struggling with a movement, she offers modifications to help you improve. She offers an extensive pre and post body/​weight evaluation which can be performed periodically so you can easily monitor your progress. She offers a nutrition program to help you understand what your body needs to be successful. She will even go so far as to come to your house a perform a kitchen raid to set you up for successful transition to healthy eating.
One of the things I like best is the smaller class size which creates a supportive, fun, and friendly environment. Plus, the 5:30am session is women only. There are also great incentives, discounts, and promotions that keep the cost affordable. For me, the best incentive are the Challenges Erica offers periodically. These challenges include meal plans that help teach you about nutrition and the needs of the body. The challenges are always interesting and create an atmosphere of friendly, supportive competition for awesome prizes.
The challenge we just completed was the best so far. There were so many ways to earn points, that anyone could win. My favorite part was the plank warz. It inspired me to look at the world around me differently. I was actually looking for opportunities to break out into a plank hold in the most random places. Anyone that can take a dedicated couch potato like myself and develop an appreciation for fitness deserves a chance to inspire similar changes in you.
Give Erica a chance to inspire positive changes in yourself. You will not be disappointed.

Long time customer of Tuff-​Girl, seemingly first time review-​writer. (Okay, not literally, but it’s been more than a fortnight since the last one.) I was looking to broaden my exercise routine beyond Zumba, but am also not the type to head to a crowded gym and figure out it for myself. After poking around Unilocal for what was in town, I found Tuff-​Girl and gave Erica a whirl.
I take personal training, but beyond that there’s a number of ‘challenges’ she runs throughout the year that help keep me motivated and on track. (Oh, and there’s prizes too — really nice ones, not just certificates with gold stickers that are reminiscent of runner-​up awards for third-​grade spelling beeze, er, bees.)
An unexpected benefit was some of the strength work has improved a shoulder injury from work, to the point where the meds from my pain management doctor all but remain untouched on the dresser almost every day — a far cry from the cocktail of colors and shapes that began some years ago.

I have been with Tuff Girl for a year and a half, and LOVE it! Erica is amazing! She has helped me accomplish many goals. Her challenges she offers are a great incentive to help with your fitness goals, she makes them fun especially if you are a competitive person. I am coming out of a challenge now and am loving the results. I have learned how to portion my meals and learned to drink a lot of water during the day, which helps with weight loss.
At Tuff Girl, boot camp classes are a lot of fun because Erica changes up the work outs daily. I’m one to get bored quick, so I enjoy doing different workouts!
If you are in the Tri Valley area, look her up! You need to try her classes!

First off, I’m not a Boot Camp kind of girl. I’m not at all athletic. I have zero endurance and I have very little strength. My legs move like there are cement blocks attached to them when I attempt to run or even do a jumping jack. My preferred activities are typically cardio dance groups in which you pay no attention to form or coordination.
I had been wanting to try the Pound classes and jumped at the chance to purchase a Local Gruv deal back in July. By the time I got around to redeeming my 21 day pass, the Pound classes had been replaced. I was a little hesitant to attend a boot camp class, considering the above. In fact, I had absolutely no desire whatsoever. I was afraid to be the slowest, clumsiest girl in a group of Tuff Girls who have been participating in endurance sports their entire lives. Truth is, I am the slowest and clumsiest in the room. But nobody cares. Nobody judges and gives you those looks like you don’t belong. Another great truth: yes, some of the girls have been athletic all their lives, but the other half of them got to be fit and amazing by going to Erica’s classes. It’s challenging, it will kick your butt, and you will be sore for days after. But it’s incredibly inspiring as well. Erica is less a drill sergeant and more an upbeat athletic instructor who wants you to push yourself and get the most out of your time with her. She will direct you and correct you if you have bad form, which I love. This cuts down on the potential of injuring yourself and it makes you maximize your workout. Erica is energetic and silly at times, which I also love because it makes it fun rather than just straight hard work. And I must say, if you are anything like me– clumsy, non-​athletic, and considerably weak– check out the Interval class on Tues nights. I loved it! I feel like that is exactly what I need to get me into shape and build strength by going at my own pace and modifying the moves to suit my abilities without worrying about what the other participants are doing or whether you can keep up with them.
Thank you, Erica and all of the Tuff Girls. You ladies are truly inspiring and amazing!

The workouts are great and it’s awesome that Erica offers a 5:30 am class, BUT I didn’t get a «boot camp» feel to the place. For example, Erica was telling the class that she didn’t feel like getting sweaty that day, didn’t want to mess up her hair, and was hoping her 6:15 am class wasn’t going to show up. I was expecting motivation but that didn’t help. I decided to NOT continue my membership after my 21 day trail.

This is the best bootcamp I have ever been to!
Erica is so motivating and her workouts are amazing. I am always sweating buckets after the morning bootcamp. If you are looking for a fun workout that has an amazing support team this is definitely the place to go. She also offers other classes like the Pound class which is a blast!
If you go to the classes you’ll see result so fast! After a week I could see my whole body getting more toned and I felt so energized.
Erica also offers nutrition help so you can get that beach body fast but still stay healthy.
I could talk about how amazing this gym is all day but you need to come check it out for yourself after 1 class you will be hooked! So stop looking and come try a class!

My previous review is correct — the boot camps are great, and the people you work out with are wonderful. However, Erica does not know how to separate her personal and business life, and oftentimes treats her customers with disrespect.

Just joined again Tuff Girl boot camp — had to leave before for personal reasons. I am so happy to be back– this class is at the perfect time (I go at 5:30) it gets me out of bed, workout done all before having to take the kid to school. I can’t tell you how much better I feel to be back.
Erica is amazing– I love that every day when I go in I don’t know what might be in store for me– this helps me not talk myself out of it! She is tough and motivating, she encourages you to push harder. She is also very knowledgeable about every aspect of her business. I’ve never seen someone work as hard as she does. She’s always coming up with something new.
If you want to loose weight, become stronger, and just feel better about yourself this is the place to be! The women in the class are all ages and all levels of fitness and everyone is very encouraging. Come check it out– you won’t be sorry!

Outstanding, Energizing and Uplifting! I’ve heard about Tuff Girl Fitness for many many years and now I’m finally proud to call myself one too!
The big difference with Tuff Girl Fitness is that Erica HAS a workout place to exercise in. That’s huge! Her studio is located next Trader Joe in Livermore! So awesome:~) I was thrilled that the people are low keyed and Erica is a doll. This isn’t like the big intimidating gyms that people go to for ‘show’. Been there, done that! These are REAL women, moms, wives, college students, etc who simply want to be healthy.
Tuff Girl Fitness is one of those places you want to being ALL your friends to because it’s a safe place. Erica wants you to have the BEST work-​out possible. She’ll encourage you, but she’ll also put her foot in your @^%$# if need be! ha ha She’s a perfect mix between Jillian AND Bob from the Biggest Loser.
If you’ve THOUGHT about a place to work out… look NO FURTHER than Tuff Girl Fitness. Trust me on this one. You’ll change your life AND your body forever!