Koko FitClub of Austin – Lakeway

This has finally been the place that has gotten me to consistently get to the gym at least 3 times a week since Dec 2012.
The program is like working out with a personal trainer every time, except the trainer is virtual.
Every strength machine has a ~7″ video screen that instructs you thru your workout. You have a USB key that you plug into the machines to track your progress, and every 12 workouts you do a strength test to re-​assess your progress and make adjustments to keep you pushing forward.
Even on the cardio machines you use your USB key to track your progress. You listen to the trainer on an MP3 player as he instructs you on your pace, incline and resistance. He even talks about various health and nutrition topics to help make the workout go faster if there happens to be enough time.
Lastly they make it easy for you to actually stick with it. You have an access key Fob so you can workout whenever it’s convenient to your schedule. And can access all of your workout data by logging into the website. They have helpful achievement levels to keep you motivated and help you realize how much you really have improved.
I’ve loved working out at Koko!

KoKo fit club is a great «personal trainer» right in the middle of Lakeway. Every workout is personalized to you and changes on a daily basis to push you to obtain maximum results. It is fun, challenging and they have very nice «coaches» to help us.
I love that you can go 24 hrs. a day and that I have hardly ever had to wait for a machine. We are all KoKo Nuts!

I have been a member of Koko FitClub for about five months now, and I absolutely love it. The computerized program is tailored to my goals and requirements, the workouts are fun, the feedback is immediate, and the results are measurable. It didn’t take long for me to see definition in certain areas of my body, and I can always choose which areas I want to focus on. The exercises are varied each time, and the program changes after several weeks, so boredom has not been a problem for me. Rather than just going to the gym to work out on my own, at Koko I have a plan and I am on a path to somewhere!
I like that I can go any time I want, so I can typically fit a workout into any schedule. The cardio (treadmill or elliptical) programs are surprisingly challenging and effective for being only 15 minutes long, and the audio that accompanies each one is filled with helpful pointers on raising your metabolism, burning fat, eating more healthily, etc. Josh, David and Wyatt are super nice and always willing to help if necessary.
If you want an achievable fitness plan customized just for you, as well as a fun way to work out that is probably different than anything you’ve ever tried, then consider Koko FitClub.

Think of this as a high tech, personal trainer type workout. Without all the expense of a personal trainer — not to mention complete flexibility with your schedule. For a couple of years prior I had worked out with a personal trainer — and felt it was worth it. It kept me motivated and going and without question I did numerous exercises I would never have pushed myself to do on my own. However, it can be very costly and many times I felt my trainer was at the last minute putting together a workout that may not have been well thought through.
At Koko you get a completely customized workout. You do it all on one machine — but the number of exercises is so vast that it never feels boring or repetitive. The challenge continues as you show gains in strength. For me personally that has been over 30% since I started and as an early member I’ve seen countless members show obvious and easily measured improvement since they started.
Even better, I’ve had no problem staying motivated, coming into the club regularly and finding it to be an incredible value for how often I use it and the quality of the workouts. I wouldn’t even think of going to a «regular» gym anymore — I know I won’t stay motivated nor have the type of customized and automated workouts I have here.
The staff is great — Dave, Josh, Wyatt, etc… are all willing to help you as much as you need, or leave you to your workout if you prefer.
If your’e having a tough time staying dedicated to your current workout plan, want an ideal mix of strength training and cardio, and to finally actually enjoy your workout then this is a great choice to try.

This gym had an intriguing concept, but I’m not overly impressed with it in practice.
I like that you get one machine and that your program mixes things up for you, it is nice to not have to wait for a machine, but that is about where it stops for me.
The biggest con is neck strain from having to pay attention to the computer screen while lifting. Koko is more like an old atari game than it is a work out. The membership is highly focused on getting «perfect» workouts, but all that really means is staying on pace, up and down. The idea of pace, while important, is too much of a gimmick here. The computer is supposed to adjust to what you can do, but it isn’t a very advanced system. If you want more weight, you have to initiate that process, it won’t detect anything based on how you exercise. You end up feeling like all you’re doing is going through the motions with this computer, changing accessories over and over again, often in patterns that don’t flow well.
Before you can exercise, you have to set up a range of motion because everyone is different. Again, the computer isn’t really doing this while you are exercising, it is a separate and clunky process.
Every so often the computer does a strength test and what I’ve found is that it gives you an odd pace and totally forgets your range of motion settings… It definitely caused many of my workouts to be too easy, because they were based on a test that wasn’t even possible for me to run (example, my arms are only so long but my test was asking for me to press beyond my range of motion.)
The good part of this gym is that it is clean, you get one machine, and you can get in and out in 45 minutes. The founder of the company records cardio workouts in a podcast and those are helpful because he mixes up the settings on the machines.
It is expensive and at times frustrating because you end up dealing with the limitations of the computer. The same music is always rotating and they have no real amenities other than a clean facility that isn’t crowded. You’re definitely paying a premium for them to limit membership and that has its value.
I think some brilliant computer programer could really improve upon this concept but as of right now it is flawed and sort of primitive. It could be smarter, more interactive, and a lot more engaging.

Koko fit club is a great new change for me. This is a fitness club that has programs specific for each member and they also provide you a Key that stores all your progress and calories burned. It will teach you to lift weight correctly with their awsome technology, and all the cardio workouts have the founder (Michael Woods) coaching you from moderate to Xtreme work outs. If you are thinking of trying out a personal trainer try this gym out and you will save your self alot of money and enjoy the new fitness club of the future…

This is High Tech fitness training that provides continuous feedback. Each training is geared to one individually. Versatile programs are offered which include sports performance to recovery from injury. This is great for all ages.
I joined yesterday and impressed with one of the owners (Josh). There was no shove it down your throat sale pitch. Josh’s mild, very knowledgeable, positive, sincere demeanor makes this fitness club stand above others.
The club is staffed numerous hours but you have access ²⁴⁄₇ for those of us with erratic schedules.
I also have my own personal website to view my progress, next time’s workout plan and comparative analysis. The price is considerably lower than a personal trainer.
I highly recommend !