Core Total Fitness

Super welcoming staff. Made coming to a new class very easy. The spin instructor (amongst other things) was also great with following up everyone after the class.

Core Total is great fitness experience without all of extra baggage– straight ahead fitness experience with solid coaching. It’s a great place to keep you motivated with small class sessions, but without the stringent «workout of the day» BS. There’s folks at all skill levels attending, so you can jump in where ever you are.
It appears that there is a great sea of CrossFit & Boxing Gyms in San Carlos. While I appreciate that both of these are valid fitness possibilities, they both seem a little well… culty, like you have to drink the special sauce to join the team or accept the cult of personality of the gym owner. I was looking for a gym that seemed like a community, but without the «first rule of CrossFit» (never stop talking about CrossFit).
The classes are small to midsize (4 – 12 peeps) which means that you get as much personal attention as you need without paying personal training fees (although they offer that too). They have a system that uses zones for a small set workout– and targeted days for each muscle group. The whole experience means that if you commit to coming several times you get a total body workout over the course of the week.

Great place to be motivated!
Elliott is a great «guy»! He’s sarcastic, fun and knows how to push his clients.
I started working out with Elliott about 10 years ago, took time off and now I’m back. It’s like seeing an old friend and he’s kicking my ass — like he did before and I gladly pay him for it.
The facility is really nice and very clean. Music rocks and it has great atmosphere.

Best workout ever. Elliott is awesome and so are the classes taught by the other trainers. Core Total Fitness is a community that I always enjoy participating in!

Good as it gets local specialized private training gym. Easy parking convenient location. Up to date knowledgable and friendly staff and trainers. Has Physical therapists on site as well.

Have been going to CTF for group training for over 6 months. Amazing trainers!!! I was able to see and feel the results after just a couple of months. The trainers are very knowledgable.
Just a fun and friendly environment for reaching any fitness goals.

CTF is the first gym that I have continued for four months in my life. If you are like me wanting to be fit then come and check out this place. You most certainly will have great personal attention. Trainers here are wonderful to work with you based on your personal goals. They definitely will encourage you to push you hard but are not overbearing. I enjoy my training sessions here and would recommend to anyone. People come here from various levels of fitness. This place is worth checking out. All the best in getting yourself in shape. I wish for you that it will be at CTF. ~ Kamal

Love, love, love working out here. I take classes and train with Anthony which is the perfect balance of one-​on-​one and group fitness. The trainers are very knowledgeable regarding form, fitness and nutrition. I give them my highest recommendation! Check them out…

Elliott has done a great job building a fantastic gym. Great environment and results.

2 years ago I moved to San Carlos to work in Redwood Shores and found myself in an endless cycle of work, work, work and sleep when I can. I decided I needed to make a change, make some friends and do something with my life besides becoming an alcoholic who works too much so I decided to check out CTF.
BEST DECISION EVER!!!
I’ve always been a pretty fit guy but this place taught me otherwise. I come here 4 times a week for the group classes and I have a blast. It’s the one hour of my day with no phone calls, no emails, no texts, no nothing… Just a good old fashioned full body ass whopping. I’ve worked with all the trainers and I can’t tell who I like the best but Andrew, Claudia, Anthony and Elliot are cool people during the day but when class starts… it’s no nonsense time!
The group classes are a great motivational time with some of the nicest people I’ve ever met but when I started doing the one on one personal training, that’s when I started to notice muscles I didn’t know I had before, my diet changed, my sleep patterns changed and my overall wellness improved immensely!
I can go on for days, but I can show you better than I can tell you. Check us out… I’ll be the guy in the gym getting yelled at for showing off!

Core Total Fitness is absolutely amazing. They recently moved locations and I am just amazed at what they have done with the place, its looks awesome! The CTF team is friendly, motivating and very knowledgeable. I feel very comfortable working out here, in fact, I prefer the environment and staff over any Crunch or 24hour Fitness for sure!
I started a new workout routine about 6 months ago (personal training with a friend) and I am so glad I stuck with it. Normally, I would buy a package, get on track for about week, feel really good about it and then BOOM right back to my lazy ways. Because of my trainer Andrew, I have seen my body transform and I am in better shape than I was in high school! Andrew motivates me, keeps my workouts fun and I actually look forward to my sessions. Elliott is great too, he just lights up the place. He is such a nice guy and is always joking around with everyone. It truly is such a fun and motiving place to be.
If one on one training isn’t your thing, they offer group classes. The classes are great — no matter your age or your skill level, Elliott and the CTF team are so attentive and accommodating, you should never feel uncomfortable coming to class, especially those who are new to working out! I highly suggest you come check it out — well worth it.
Thanks CTF!

CTF is a great gym! I have been working out here for about four years. I love the new location and atmosphere! The new space is really nice. Elliott and staff are friendly and excellent motivators. I highly recommend the group classes. They are kept interesting, challenge you, and are great for all fitness levels. The evening classes work out great for my schedule! It doesn’t matter your age or experience, they will work with whatever level you are at. They make sure you work out properly, adjust to your level and encourage you to push yourself. No matter how tired I feel when I start my workout, I always feel amazing afterward!

I have been training with Andrew for over a year, and I can honestly say he has changed my life. I started working with him to get in shape for a wedding, and continued because he is such a motivating trainer. The gym has recently moved to a beautiful new space, which has more room and equipment. I especially like that it’s the kind of gym where all kinds of people, not just hard-​core body-​builders, feel comfortable working out.