Best Personal Trainers in Palo Alto, CA

15 trainers listed · 9 in Palo Alto · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

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Palo Alto Fit

Palo Alto Fit

4.9 141 reviews
“They make every session enjoyable and motivating, while paying close attention to proper form and individual goals.”
Ages 5–18Since 2015
310 California Ave
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Lively X Studio

Lively X Studio

4.8 35 reviews
“I always feel like I got in an efficient and good workout when I go here!”
Since 2022Prices online
833 Emerson St
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Siliconvalleyfit

Siliconvalleyfit

5.0 7 reviews
“From the first time I met Jerry and then Dom they set out with a well organized plan to provide a program with achievable goals using exercise combined with therapeutic massage techniques.”
Coupons & offersFree consultationSince 2012Online lessons
suite 120, 299 California Ave
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Shadowofadancer

Shadowofadancer

5.0 4 reviews
“She has demonstrated vast specialized knowledge and provides me with highly customized stretching and toning exercises for whatever is most important to me to work on each time I come in.”
Free consultationSince 2012
299 California Ave Suite 101
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JY Fitness

JY Fitness

5.0 12 reviews
“He is incredibly knowledgeable and expertly personalized my training to help me recover from multiple injuries.”
CMT# 75123Since 2010Prices online
suite 120, 299 California Ave
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Bart Goodell Personal Training

Bart Goodell Personal Training

5.0 3 reviews
“I would highly recommend Bart for personal training to anybody, specially people with sports injuries and older adults.”
Since 2023
3788 Fabian Way
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This page lists 15 personal trainers and training gyms recorded for Palo Alto, CA. What each one says about its approach, its hours and its booking comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Palo Alto, CA

9 of the 15 trainers we list are based in Palo Alto; the other 6 serve Palo Alto from towns including Redwood City (9 mi), Santa Clara (10 mi) and Cupertino (8 mi). The trainers on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 739 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. 14 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 3 offer a free trial or consultation and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the trainers on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the trainers on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the trainer before you enroll.

Why are some trainers here not in Palo Alto?

9 of the 15 listings are based in Palo Alto. The rest come from other towns within 10 mi. Distances are straight-line, and plenty of trainers take clients from further out than their address suggests.

Barebones Training

Barebones Training

5.0 2 reviews
“My husband, brother and I have been training with Jin for several years now, and we continue to look forward to our training sessions each week.”
Since 2009
318 Waverley St
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Alexander Technique

Alexander Technique

5.0 2 reviews
“Dominique has great knowledge and plenty of experience.”
Since 2003
4382 Miller Ct
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MK Dynamic Performance

MK Dynamic Performance

5.0 3 reviews
“His background in manual therapy came in pretty handy when he did his full body assessment to see where my body was compensating”
Since 2020Prices online
665 Lytton Ave
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Impact! Kickboxing Fitness

Impact! Kickboxing Fitness

4.8 43 reviews
“It's not a super competitive environment at all which is great.”
Coupons & offersSince 2015Average prices
San Carlos, CA · 10 mi from Palo Alto
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2B Fit

2B Fit

4.9 38 reviews
“It's a small gym with small class sizes, so the coach actually sees you — Derrick corrects my form mid-workout, and no two classes are ever the same.”
Free trial classCoupons & offersOnline lessonsSince 2012
Cupertino, CA · 8 mi from Palo Alto
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Studio K-Fit

Studio K-Fit

5.0 97 reviews
“I am loving being a part of the Studio - the workouts are tough but doable, use fun and interesting equipment and techniques, and everyone is so nice!”
Trial class $25Since 2013
Redwood City, CA · 9 mi from Palo Alto
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House of Muscle USA

House of Muscle USA

5.0 52 reviews
“Super motivating and really knows his stuff when it comes to fitness and nutrition.”
Free trial classFrom $20/classOnline lessonsSince 2018
Santa Clara, CA · 10 mi from Palo Alto
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3fit

3fit

4.9 53 reviews
“Throughout my entire pregnancy, he was extremely mindful of each movement, and I felt very comfortable with the workouts, even at 9 months pregnant”
Free trial classCoupons & offersFrom $35/classSince 2006Online lessons
Santa Clara, CA · 10 mi from Palo Alto
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Fittrac Redwood City Gym

Fittrac Redwood City Gym

5.0 50 reviews
“Challenging but not competitive, they meet you where you are, and help you get stronger.”
Free consultationSince 2023
Redwood City, CA · 9 mi from Palo Alto
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Why these companies made our list

What students and parents say about trainers in Palo Alto

  • “The attention to detail in crafting my workout plans has led to significant progress in both strength and endurance.” — from a review of Palo Alto Fit
  • “I am a recent d1 volleyball alum & if you are looking for strength training I highly recommend this studio!” — from a review of Lively X Studio
  • “I've been strength training with Jerry for over 2 years, and he's the best trainer I've ever had.” — from a review of JY Fitness
  • “James is an amazing personal trainer who is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares about helping his clients improve.” — from a review of Palo Alto Fit

Excerpts from public reviews of the trainers listed on this page.

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