Koko FitClub of Los Altos

THIS LOCATION IS CLOSED.
Per their website this location has closed. They do not have another location within 25 miles. This review needs to be updated.

This location is sadly CLOSED for several months now. Unilocal,please show it no longer in business. Was a great place and a great concept so I hope another franchise will open in the area again soon. Meanwhile I’m off to try the Y by El Camino Hospital.

The Los Altos branch of this gym is closed. There is indication of this anywhere on the website. I called and there is a message stating they closed in September 2014

Two years ago I decided that I should exercise more for various health reasons, so I set out to try to find the right fitness program for me. I knew I would need guidance on training so a regular gym wouldn’t work. I didn’t feel comfortable getting a personal trainer either (cost was also concern). I tried taking group classes, but they were expensive and difficult to fit into my schedule. So when I finally stumbled across Koko, I was sold on the idea and signed up right away.
Other reviewers have already described Koko’s methodology so I won’t repeat it. I like it because it’s personalized and effective. When I first started I was really out of shape, but I noticed significant improvement after doing it regularly (i.e., 2 – 3 times a week) for about a month. I felt stronger and more energized.
I am not an active person and never liked exercising much, but Koko has managed to keep me motivated and stay in the program. Going to Koko has become a habit, and I feel guilty when I miss gym too often (due to work and other things). I think all of these are good indications that Koko is the right choice for me.
The owner of this Koko, Jeff, is very friendly and helpful. The place is kept clean and neat. There is no shower, but I don’t really care about it and there IS a really nice restroom. The monthly membership fee is higher than an all-​you-​can-​eat gym, but with all that Koko offers, I think it’s reasonable.

I really love this gym! I’ve belonged to half a dozen gyms in the last 20 years, and to be honest, Koko is my favorite. What sets Koko apart is that you get a workout that is personalized to you, every time. It’s quick too — you can get a full weight and cardio workout that is tailored to you in about 45 minutes. It’s like having a personal trainer, without the high fees. There is also a nutrition guide and a personalized website that tracks your progress. It costs about the same as the other gyms I’ve been a member of. It’s always clean and always smells fresh inside. The owners are very pleasant, down to earth people. It’s not a meat market, and the machines are easy to use. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!

I’ve been a member of Koko FitClub Los Altos since March, 2013. I am a very experienced weight-​lifter, routinely go to a gym 3 – 4 times a week and am an all access member to every level (Sport, Super-​Sport, etc) club of 24 Hour Fitness (as well as another local club in Los Altos). The only reason I mention this, is that Koko FitClub had to really impress me for me to join YET ANOTHER fitness facility. Job well done! I have worked with personal trainers in the past (in fact a few years back I even began studying for my own ACE Training credentials), and I truly believe the Koko method is more consistent than a live trainer (let’s face it, even the best personal trainer in the world is not going to be able to maintain a consistent lift pace for 8 – 10 reps, over 10 – 12 different exercise at 2 – 3 times per set). Impossible simply based on human nature. The Koko method, which is computerized, ensures the most efficient workout in 30 minutes or less. And it can be done on YOUR OWN schedule! As for the cardio sessions (which are scheduled for 15 minutes per session), you are provided an MP3 player and a coach guides you through the 15 minute cardio (either elliptical or treadmill). Now 15 minutes may not sound like a lot, but the method used here is Interval Training: high intensity for a few minutes, then low intensity, then high, etc. If you do a quick internet search on High Intensity Training, you will see that almost every single article recommends this method for both weight loss and increased cardio capacity. These 15 minute sessions can burn as much calories as a steady state 45 minute session. I’m sold. I have since left my other clubs and only use Koko. I have lost about 20 pounds, gained muscle mass and definition and simply feel great. And again, this is from someone who has been regularly going to a gym for many years. 5 stars all around the board for Koko Fit.

Koko is exactly what it advertises itself as: automated workouts that last 45 minutes (15 minutes cardio and 30 minutes strength) and diet plan without any frills in a clean, well-​lit gym. Jeff, the owner, is very friendly and will talk your ear off. So Koko gets an «A-​OK» for meeting those objectives.
Minus 1 star for initiation fees that don’t include the first month membership. For approximately $ 200, you get: a sales pitch/​intro workout (mostly training on how to use the equipment), an online account, the necessary electronic keys, and Koko marketing materials/​swag. With the initiation fee and first month membership, the first 30 days can (pretty shockingly) exceed $ 300 without the Unilocal deal. Neither the membership agreement nor the invoices clearly convey how these fees are calculated or how the Unilocal deal is applied to the charges.
Minus 1 star for not having a shower. According to Jeff, the franchise says showers are too much liability so none of the Koko Fit clubs have a shower. A gym without a shower just isn’t «as good as it gets» for busy people on the go. So, no shower, no 5^th star. When I have to be somewhere post-​gym, I do an easier cardio and go slow on the weights to avoid breaking a sweat.
Because Unilocal is asking:
*I marked Koko as «by appointment only» because first-​time guests do need an appointment. After that, members have access from 5am-​11pm, 7 days per week.
*I don’t think Koko is a great place for kids. There’s no marked off play area and the machines are adult-​size. There is nothing in the membership agreement about bringing kids but it could be dangerous if kids are running around or screaming. If kids can entertain themselves quietly or nap, I wouldn’t complain if they hang out while their parent/​guardian works out.

although i lived and worked in the silicon valley for 25 years, i’m actually a member of koko in las vegas, NV. on a recent trip back to the bay, i stopped in so i wouldn’t get off my koko-​pace. jeff (owner/​operator) was SUPER welcoming … we spent a long time talking about the koko business and our collective former days when we both worked at apple (i didn’t know him there).
koko doesn’t have firm network-​wide policy of cross-​membership, but jeff graciously (both suggested AND) added my entrance-​key to his club … super super convenient for me since i was dealing with all the legal gross-​ness of a death in the family during normal business hours.
jeff’s koko was never crowded when i was there (and i was there a LOT). so if you’re looking for a place to have a nice, focused, high-​tech work out –without any meat market, spandex or waiting for some sweaty guy to get his ass off a machine– this is the place.
(you can see a review of my club on valle verde dr. in henderson … but really, they’re all the franchise-​same. the only difference between my place and this one is there are lockers at mine and there’s a business/​work office for jeff here … but for all practical purposes they’re identical … software’s the same, machines are the same.)

Another update — 18 months in, I’ve lost another eight pounds (without any attempt at calorie limitation, other than being reasonable), putting me at 159 lbs and 6′ (which sounds underweight, but is basically just under the midpoint of the traditional BMI). I’m lean and have muscle definition which my wife loves, and it feels great to be able to go shirtless at 48 yrs old with a flat stomach.
I’m definitely a Koko fan!

Been a happy member for past 12 years. Great workout place for people who are stretched for time, want a more focussed/​results driven workout as compared to a gym membership and flexibility.

I’ve been a Koko FitClub member for almost 10 months, a veteran at this gym since it opened a little over a year ago. I’m a mother of 2 young children and was looking for a way to get motivated to get fit given I work full time and have an extremely busy life. Koko FitClub fit the bill. It was a new concept, but so many things appealed to me. I needed to be able to work out at various hours and the access after hours really provided a way for me to not use gym hours as an excuse. At the end of a long day of work and home duties, it felt great to have a customized weight-​training program that told me what to do. The exercises were just hard enough to make me feel I worked, but not so intense that I was ever demotivated to come back. The staff is fantastic, motivating and helpful. The cardio workouts are fun and short (15 minutes). 45 minutes is really doable, no matter how busy you are. I enjoy seeing my progress online at in comparison to others on the leader board at the gym. I like the quantitative aspects like strength gains, weights lifted, pace accuracy. The gym is clean and open. The music is great. Last, but not least, it works. I look and feel great, I look forward to my time at the gym.

I’ve been a member for over 4 months now, and I have seen real results. Not only do I feel more confident and stronger, but also my lower back pain has disappeared and I’m sleeping better.
I love the gaming aspect because it really caters to my competitive nature and helps me track my progress.
Getting a Perfect Workout makes my day!

I recently joined the Koko club. I really like the staff. They are very knowledgeable, friendly, and caring. The smart trainer is very effective and makes it easy to track your progress. I highly recommend Koko.

I have been using Koko Fitclub in Los Altos for the past two months. I recently moved to an annual membership, given my very positive experience thus far. It’s ideal for folks who’re not in serious bodybuilding but who want to maintain core strength and while getting good cardio.
The previous Unilocal review of Koko Fitclub Los Altos has great detail. I won’t repeat it except to highlight:
— I love the fact that I can use the gym between 5 am and 11 pm
— I like the quantitative aspect of Koko — the Q score for each workout, the online tracking of all activity, etc. Helps me calibrate myself.
— I enjoy both the strength and the cardio programs. Well designed.
I don’t think that Koko can match having a great personal trainer, but it is much more convenient and much less expensive.