Advanced Sports Performance

An awesome gym with great coaches!
Advanced is a one of a kind gym! Mike, Keahn, and Matt are knowledgeable trainers who are great at motivating you to get through the challenging and ever changing Bootcamp classes! It’s the gym community that is what really makes the difference and sets Advanced apart! The coaches and members are very welcoming, supportive, and definitely help to push you to your limits! I highly recommend the Bootcamp classes and make sure I visit Advanced every time I’m in the Bay area!

I moved out to the peninsula 6 months ago, and found Advanced Sports Performance using Class Pass. I consider this team my California family! Everyone is hard-​working, passionate, kind, and motivating! I cannot say enough great things about this gym. It’s truly phenomenal!

I’m grateful I found this place. Sure, there are other gyms – some fancier, others not – but no where else have I found a group of people more interested in helping you achieve your goals. Pushing you when you need pushing, telling you to let up when you’re overdoing it.
At Advanced you won’t just find a killer workout – although their daily bootcamp classes are some of the best I’ve found in over half a dozen gyms in the Bay Area, NYC and Virginia – but more importantly, a caring and supportive community. The top-​notch coaches Mike Morales, Keahn Malek-​Madani and Matt Brand and network of fellow exercisers all push you to be and do your best.
Give it 6 weeks. You’ll see :-)

Mike and Matt are incredible trainers, they push you hard in a motivating and friendly way. The facility is top notch with high end equipment. I have noticed huge increases in strength and endurance since training with Mike. I would highly recommend anyone interested in improving their fitness level to check this place out.

About 6 months ago, I tried Advance (d)…and I’m so glad I did! I came to Advance (d) with the specific goal of improving my speed, strength, and agility. Their bootcamp classes have enabled me to meet my goals and to continue to improve my fitness. The two aspects of Advance (d) that I appreciate the most are:
(1) The workouts change daily… keeping them fresh, challenging, and fun.
(2) The instructors do an amazing job at getting to know their clients individually, understanding their clients’ goals, then pouring their heart and soul into helping their clients achieve their goals. I feel odd using the word client because I truly consider Advance (d) to be family!
In short, Advance (d) is a very unique gym! I strongly recommend them to anyone looking to advance themselves!

Lots of people have written great reviews here, and you can get an idea of the strong impact this gym has on people’s lives, but if you are looking for a quick go/​no-​go, then let me summarize some key aspects:
1. Everyone (coaches and everyone that works out there) is genuinely friendly and motivating.
2. The gym is new and very clean, with men’s and women’s bathrooms and showers, has towel service, a water filter, and also sells some supplements and gym attire.
3. Location is very convenient (San Carlos, only a few blocks away from the Caltrain).
4. Prices are competitive with other Crossfit gyms, and trust me, you get much, much more than you pay for.
5. The classes are dynamic, challenging, and always different. The setup keeps anyone from getting bored and also takes the time out of planning out what you want to work on every day.
6. A variety of classes are offered (bootcamp, advanced fit (similar to crossfit), strength and tone, youth sports, etc).
7. There are always fun activities like an annual Tough Mudder trip, ski trips, a group that does Spartan Races, people that run 5K, 10K, half and full marathons, crossfit competitions.
8. The community or gym family is the best you could ask for.
Now to give you more flavor about this awesome place: When I found Advance (d) about two years ago, I was active but «comfortable». Sadly, usually nothing great is achieved by being «comfortable». Mike, Matt, and Keahn, the coaches at Advance (d), know how to motivate each person to reach their goals by guiding them to step outside their comfort zone. For example, a couple of months after I joined, we were challenged to climb a rope. I thought you had to be a trained gymnast or navy seal to do that. Lo and behold, a week later I climbed that rope after a couple of failed attempts. It was exhilarating and I found so many parallels with tackling any challenge life throws at me: is it hard? Yes. Will you fail at first? Maybe. Is it worth it once you achieve it? ABSOLUTELY!
Mike, Matt, and Keahn have helped me get in the best shape of my life through the bootcamp and cardio club classes. Moreover, I have seen them transform athletic people, former couch potatoes and everything in between into bona fide athletes that now run Spartan races, compete in Crossfit competitions, and in general glow with the feeling of being strong and fit. These gentlemen push each person to the best of their abilities to help them reach their individual goals. At Advance (d) only the sky is the limit to what you can achieve, and you feel motivated to be your best.
I’ve always believed that life is a continuous set of challenges, and that it is up to each of us to rise to the occasion. What I didn’t know, is how tackling challenging workouts with the guidance of outstanding coaches and a fantastic gym community could also help me develop amazing mental strength to overcome challenges outside the gym.
If you’ve read this far, there is no question you have great stamina! I could go on forever singing Advance (d)‘s praises, but in a nutshell, I wholeheartedly recommend Advance (d) because of the coaches, the variety of classes, and the awesome people that work out there. Give it a try and prepare to amaze yourself with what you can do!

If you are looking for a gym that can help you become stronger, faster, and always pushing you to do your personal best, Advance (d) sport performance is the gym for you! I started at Advance (d) over 4 years ago and could not do a dumpster run (at the old location) without feeling like I was going to pass out.
Now with taking boot camp 3 times a week, multiple tough mudders, many obstacle races, and a take down challenge, I am 40 pounds lighter, have gone down 3 clothes sizes, I feel better than I did in my 20’s. Getting in shape at this gym is possible no matter what age you are when you start.
Class with Mike Morales, Keahn Malek-​Madani and Matt Brand range from boot camp, advance (d) fit, to sports performance training tailored to your sport. All are unique and there is something for everyone. Classes are always challenging, always different and most important no matter what level you are at you will never feel left behind from the group.
If you are serious about wanting to get into shape give Advance (d) sport performance a try and guarantee you will notice a (d)ifference in just one class!

As a personal trainer, I know how to workout, but was looking for a community to belong to. I stumbled upon Advanced one weekend while working out at the CSM track where I saw a bunch of people in amazing shape that were also having a blast. I wanted to be one of those people and now, 3 years later I still am. This group of incredible coaches and athletes always push me and keep me on my toes, but still make it a fun, supportive atmosphere. If you want take your fitness to another level and enjoy yourself (with a little ribbing along the way), Advanced is the way to go!

Advanced Sports Performance is one of a kind! After bouncing around from gym to gym through ClassPass, I finally made the commitment to join Advanced Sports Performance and it is one of the best decisions I have made. It has been very challenging, yet the most rewarding experience I have ever had at a gym. Right when you walk in the door you are made to feel welcome by the members and the charismatic trainers. The workouts are never the same so I can guarantee you will not get bored. The trainers are there to motivate you and support you all the way through. Thanks to their exciting work outs and nutritional plan, the TakeDown Challenge, I was able to lose 8.5% body fat and gain 6.9 pounds of lean body mass in 28 days! If you want to see results and have fun doing it check out Advanced Sports Performance!

I take the Bootcamp classes here and they are the toughest group X classes I’ve encountered in the ~10 years I’ve been taking them. The facility and instructors are top notch. My fellow bootcampers are amazing. The common trait I’ve witnessed is a determination to keep pushing through each class. No one gives up — everyone gives it all they have. When you’re in such an environment, it helps everyone elevate their level of performance.
If you’re looking for a serious workout, this is the place for you. Every class is different, so you won’t get in a rut of repetitiveness. Every class is extremely challenging. I’m completely spent every time. The trade off of being uncomfortable for 1 hour during the day is well worth the great feeling of accomplishment for the next 23 hours.
If you put in the work here, the results will follow.

Advanced Sports Performance is more than just «as good as it gets», I would say something more along the lines of life changing.
After I graduated and came home to start my life post-​college, I gained A TON of weight. I was no longer a competitive athlete, and I was learning «how to adult»; pay your bills, get a good job, cleaning regularly, cooking REAL food, eating right, learning what the heck a 401(k) is, and all the other things college doesn’t teach you about being a grown-​up.
When I first tried Advanced (Mid 2014) we were at the old location on Industrial, and the thing that struck me first was the sense of community right when you walk in. I was introduced to Mike, Keahn and Caro (Matt Brand wasn’t a part of the team yet). They also introduced me to the rest of the class and EVERYONE was so nice. I was clearly out of shape, and I was dying on those first dumpster runs. At the end of the class, Keahn and the rest of the class gave me a round of applause and hearty «Good Job!». I went home SORE, but in good spirits and wanting to come back.
My work schedule was a bit out of control, but after the first few workouts, I was hooked. Very shortly after joining, I did my first ever Tough Mudder. The training were rough. The coaches and more importantly the other athletes motivated me to keep going. The day of the Mudder, I cried. I was terrified. And Mike Morales pulled me aside, took my hands in his hands, and told me that I could do it. We had a huge group running that year and he took the time, to try to ease my fears. I started that race hand in hand with another Advanced member, and along the whole 15 miles, people who have become good friends helped me along the way.
The gym on Quarry is AMAZING! It’s huge, and it also comes with the ever so fantastic, MATT BRAND! Matt is a great addition to the ASP team. He is so knowledgeable and motivational. Matt, Mike and Keahn all bring different strengths to the table, and they make a great team! They care about each and every person that walks through their door.
They are capable coaches that make sure that when you work out you are pushing yourself and doing the movements CORRECTLY so that you don’t get injured. If you are unable to do the movements, they are able to tailor the workouts so that you still feel successful and are getting a great workout!
Since 2014, my level of fitness and general health has done a complete 180. I am healthier and happier. I now do both boot camp and crossfit classes. I have competed in 2 crossfit competitions and feel like I am part of a community. I have been able to set goals and continue to improve not just my health, but my life.
Thank you Advanced Sports Performance!

I had the pleasure of meeting Mike about a year and a half ago when he was doing classes for veterans at the Menlo Park VA Hospital. I then started the TDC (Take down challenge) in August 2015 and saw great results. Unfortunately, I had to take a hiatus because it was becoming too difficult for me to balance work, grad school, and trying to make it to our training sessions. Now that school is over, I’ve signed back up and am training with Mike and Keahn. These two guys are the most professional, kind, and motivating trainers. I really have to give kudos to Mike because I can be a pain in the ass sometimes, but he always stays positive and encourages me to do my best. I am glad to be back and I feel welcome every time that I come in.

***4.5 stars***
i had picked up a free class card ages ago but never had a chance to redeem it until just a few days ago. i think i was partly scared to try a class here, as the photos on the website and Unilocal made it look super hard and intimidating, and i didn’t want to appear like the weak, wimpy newcomer.
so one day, i just sucked it up and headed over, figuring at a minimum, i would at least get a butt kicking workout, which was definitely needed right before spending christmas with my family. i only arrived a few minutes before the class started, but was greeted by matt, one of the instructors, who told me that i could just join and he’d keep an eye out for me and help me with the exercises as we go along. he showed me where the restrooms and cubbies (for storing personal belongings) were and we got started.
asp offers many different types of classes and workouts, which include advanced fit, bootcamp, yoga, small group classes, and individual personal training. i had chosen the group bootcamp class, which was slated to be an hour long workout.
for this particular class, the hour was broken down as such:
1. 10 minutes warmup — dynamic movements, stretches, light cardio, just enough to get the heart rate up
2. 15 minutes abdominal work — several different exercises to target the different ab muscles, front, oblique, back, etc. this was a pretty intense 15 minutes of abs and i definitely felt the burn when we finished the last set.
3. 35 minutes interval training — there were 4 groups of exercises that we needed to complete, and the class was divided equally amongst the groups so that we wouldn’t all be using the same equipment at the same time. i started with a group of arm exercises and boy was it intense! everything was targeted in this set of exercises — biceps, triceps, deltoids, lats, upper back… and again, no break, so it was continuous, one exercise after another, for 5 sets. the next set of exercises also targeted the upper body, but there were only 4 sets of these (probably as much as i could handle at this point in time!) in between the two groups, i did a burst of rowing on the machine which was quite challenging for me since this isn’t something i normally do. although i didn’t get through all 4 groups of exercises, just getting through 2 was a challenge for me and my body was pretty worked out and fatigued at the end of the hour. i probably needed another 20 – 30 minutes to complete the last 2 groups!
couple of minor things to note:
+for those who aren’t used to working out, or are not in shape, this workout will be very challenging and you will need to take a few extra minutes to figure out how to do each exercise correctly so that you don’t injure or strain yourself.
+the class is very fast-​paced, which is great for the regular exercises, or those who know what they’re doing. i definitely had to slow down a bit and ask questions every now and then since many of the moves were new to me and i couldn’t do each rep as fast as i’d liked to.
overall, this class was a lot of fun, and i was definitely motivated and inspired to see so many different people, different types of athletes around me, working their tails off. i really enjoyed the variety of exercises and definitely felt the burn after, and soreness in the targeted muscles one day later (good soreness though!)
convenient location, just off 101 & harbor blvd, but keep an eye out for the building number b/​c you can easily miss the entrance to their driveway which leads to their studio.

«As good as it gets» is the single best description you can give to Advanced Sports Performance! This is by far the most exciting, challenging and interesting work out experience I’ve ever had. Attending boot camp class for the past 5 years, I’m continually motivated to achieve and excel with the thoughtful and varied workouts Mike, Matt and Keahn put together for us. As someone who bores easily with mundane routine, I am always excited to go to class to find out what we’re going to do that day and to push myself to accomplish it.
I was taken aback at first, seeing the great shape the members were in and thinking I couldn’t possibly keep up. Not to worry. The ASP team keeps you focused on your own personal goals and progress, not making it a competition with others. We’re all at different levels; yet we work out together, encourage and support one another to do our personal best, and most of all we have fun! You feel like you’re receiving personalized training in a group class setting, safely and respectfully. I’m forever addicted and grateful for it!

(updated review from old site for new location).
I am absolutely in love with this gym and the incredible, ever-​growing community! I have been proudly hooked from day one and genuinely look forward to showing up for each class or new challenge. Back in June 2015, I signed up for my first bootcamp through classpass and was honestly not sure what to expect: was I walking into a crossfit gym; would this be a drill-​sergeant «barking orders» at me style class; would I even get a good workout? Upon arrival, I was greeted warmly by Mike, the owner, who quickly answered any and all questions, gave me a brief run-​down of what to expect and assured me I was in for something awesome. He was right: the class challenged me, kept me guessing, had me swearing a few times (a sign of a great workout) and by the end I knew I had found a new «sweaty sanctuary.» I’ve been going anywhere from 3 – 6 times a week now and recently began my next fitness venture, adding «Advanced Fit”-olympic weight lifting and strength training-​to the mix.
I’ve been dedicated to fitness for years, but fell into a repetitive routine after getting hooked on spin classes three years ago. I’d try to mix it up with a few bootcamp style classes and running during the week, but my body got used to the 7 spin classes a week and instead of progressing, I plateau’d. I realized that I needed to switch it up and got back into strength training more often, running and with classpass got to make bootcamp classes a mainstay in my fitness routine. About a month into joining Advanced, I gave up classpass and to be a loyal Advanced-​er (Advancedee?), however the community highly encourages exploring other areas of fitness to continue progressing and will often compete and participate in races together! There’s nothing like surrounding yourself with truly motivating and wonderfully encouraging people, especially to push through that killer workout!
Advanced Sports Performance is conveniently located between downtown San Carlos and Belmont. They offer both early morning and evening classes as well midmorning classes for those with a more flexible work schedule. Each coach is incredibly knowledgeable, professional and most of all, so wonderfully supportive! Since joining, I see tremendous transformation in my physical and mental state and others took notice; I was recently awarded Athlete of the Month! I stand by that Advanced WILL guarantee results, while providing a community of friendly, genuine and encouraging people.

This place gets 10 stars in my book. The owner, Mike, runs a great business and has some of the best trainers around. The workouts are intense and the camaraderie among participants is great. Their new location is more than double the size and has a great set up. I would recommend this gym to anyone!

Nov 2015 Update — 4 Months later, I am loving this place even more! New location is AWESOME. So much space!
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I found Advanced via Class Pass — and I am so lucky and glad I did! When I first walked into my first Boot Camp at 6AM exactly two months ago, I didn’t know what to expect — I’m always apprehensive when walking into a new gym/​studio. I was greeted by Mike with a big smile and welcome, instantly helped to put me at ease. And during that first work out, I was amazed by how fit everyone in the class was and loved the challenge of the class. I went back the following week and realized I needed to come to Advanced more than 3 times a month (which is the Class Pass limit). So I made the decision to join the gym! I am so glad I did and here are the reasons why:
Great Workouts — I go to Bootcamp 3xs a week, every class is different and challenging and I leave feeling great and accomplished. I’m usually one of slowest in the group, but I am okay with that as I get such a great workout.
Motivating — There are so many healthy and fit people working out at Advanced. This is one of the reasons why I decided I had to keep coming, so I could try to get as fit. And although that may sound intimidating, it’s actually very motivating and inspiring, to push myself to aspire to be the same.
Supportive — Mike and team, as well as the fellow boot campers, are so nice and supportive. Many times I have seen the stronger athletes motivating and encouraging the slower peeps (including myself). How amazing is that?
Community — Advanced fosters a community atmosphere, you see and feel it the first day you walk into the gym. Sometimes class may involve partnering with someone else for the workout, which allows you to get to know other bootcampers.
Nutrition — I did the Takedown Lifestyle (TDL) program with Caro and it has been great for me! I used to be able to eat pretty much anything I wanted, but in the past 3 years, my metabolism has slowed down quite a bit. I had been trying to eat healthier for some time now, but couldn’t really do it myself. TDL has helped me follow a program (lifestyle) that allows me to figure out what I should eat, how often/​frequent I should eat, in a relatively simple easy way. It requires a little bit of planning ahead, but not too much. And I still love to eat, and allow myself indulgences a few times a week, and this still works for me. Also, for the first time ever, it’s trained me to drink 8 – 12 glasses of water a day. Thank you Caro for all the advice, guidance and continued support!!!
Results — After less than two months, I have lost 3% body fat. And gained strength and definition that I had lost the last few years. I am so psyched!

The gyms new location is awesome. At least double the size of old location. All new equipment and new turf. Huge upgrade. If your looking for a gym that knows there stuff and your serious about getting in peak condition… this is the place to be. It’s one big family. I recommend at least checking out one of there class’s… I believe the first class is free. If your looking to make a difference in your physical condition or nutrition this is the place to be.

This gym is amazing.
I live in SF and always a Barry’s aficionado. I had been to few crossfit gyms in peninsula for the past few years and wanted to try new gyms. So I came here for crossfit and bootcamp classes.
This is a great place to get started with CrossFit or just do some proper weightlifting. The coaches are absolutely top-​notch and are great at teaching and enforcing good form. Caro, Mike, Keahn are amazing. Bootcamp classes are my fav. since they challenge me as much as Barry’s classes do.
The best part of this gym is the camaraderie. The workout changes day-​to-​day and we all workout together. All the people here are super nice and the facility is amazing. I wish I lived closer to the gym so that I could come here more often!
Edit: The new box is super huge and one of the biggest in and around the area. Love the new space!

(Updated review for the new location)
Overall/​TLDR:
Give it a try! You’ll definitely see results if you put in the effort. I suppose you can say that with any gym, but the support I’ve gotten at Advanced has help me keep going and stay on track.
My Progress:
I’m 8 months in, ~40 pounds down, and well on my way to accomplishing the personal goals I set when I joined Advanced. For someone who traditionally signs up for a gym and last 3 months (at most), making it 8 months is a big deal and milestone for me. When I first started, I couldn’t finish the warm-​up. Now I can at least make it through a class before succumbing to exhaustion.
Specific Recommendation:
If you’re like me and gone years without meaningful activity, feel free to ease into things. I initially signed up for 3x per week but honestly was a 2x per week person for the first 1.5 to 2 months. My favorite classes are Strength and Tone, Bootcamp, and Weekend Warrior.
I would also sign up for the «takedown challenge» which is a helpful 1 month nutritional program. Doing the takedown challenge (or TDC) helped me improve how I think about eating and nutrition. You don’t have to be a gym member to do TDC and (I believe) includes 1 complimentary class per week as part of the program. I lost ~15 pounds in a month doing TDC which included a not-​so-​disciplined weekend in Austin, TX for a bachelor party.
Why it has work for me so far:
The classes are always different so I’m not bored with the exercises and the coaches are great. As long as you stick to your part of the bargain and show up, the coaches will keep their part of the bargain and help you change your life.
Final Thoughts:
Like many folks I’ve gone through the fluctuations of trying to be healthy over the years, and this gym has done a great job keeping me on track. Going into it, I knew it was important to surround myself with patient coaches and a positive culture to help keep me from slipping back into old habits. I already failed the «regular gym» thing and wasn’t a big fan of joining a gym that only offers crossfit/​boxing/​cycling/​getting-​yelled-​at-​bootcamp. Advanced is a nice balance with a family atmosphere and the different types of classes (bootcamp, yoga, tone, weekend warrior) helps address all sorts of goals (mine are to lose weight, improve flexibility, and increase core strength).
Hope this helps. No matter where you go, every little positive step compounds. Keep at it.