Custom Fitness - Testimonials

"Dale, the owner, is a fabulous trainer and Custom Fitness a friendly relaxing place. Hip pain was waking me up every night and the doctor said arthritis and age were the problems...the solution: strengthen my core.

After one session, Dale had assessed what was wrong and started me on exercises to help...that first night I had no pain and now I can absolutely control the problem thanks to her.

But the BEST thing is her technique. I have a bad neck, a bad shoulder, and weak knees (let's just say I'm very active, but getting older!!). Dale is so knowledgeable that she is able to switch around the exercises to hit the muscle groups without making anything worse while still strengthening my body. I'd recommend Custom Fitness to anyone who wants caring people interested in making you the best you can be physically....plus they all make it a fun hour!"

- Jessa D.
Los Altos

"I started working out at Custom Fitness years ago when I was rehabilitating a back problem. I worked in the same building, and Dale allowed me to use the gym for free to do my basic floor exercises -- stretching and exercise ball work.

When my back got strong enough, I started up weekly personal training sessions with Dan and the occasional circuit class. Dan is very conscious of my back problem and has worked to develop a good routine that keeps me strong and fit without flaring up my back. Custom Fitness has played a major role in my overall health and fitness in the last few years."

- Paul C.
Oakland

"I have been training at Custom Fitness for about a year now and it has been great! I train with Jamie, and she has really been the perfect fit for me. She adapts to my level of fitness, but always pushes me to go further. She is positive and very friendly! I have seen great results and never miss a session!

The facility at Custom Fitness is great. It is clean and well maintained, and the equipment is new and top of the line. I love working out here because it is never too crowded. It is also very convenient; located right off of Castro with easy parking.

Although I only workout with Jamie, the other clients here are diverse in age and level of fitness. I would recommend this facility to anyone looking to workout with a personal trainer."

- Dianna P.
Mountain View

"I interviewed a few different facilities and felt that Dale was the one who would understand my needs and have the ability to modify exercises to make it work for me. I am so happy with my decision and have enjoyed working with Dale and the staff at Custom Fitness."

- Leslie Coe

"Just my initial impression of Dale Dunlap and her airy, spacious, and conveniently located studio on Castro Street was enough for me to sign up for ten one-on-one sessions with her from the get go, and I'm coming back for more.

Mostly I am impressed with her understanding of what it takes to get the maximum overall benefit with minimum effort. Dale genuinely cares about crafting just the right routine to meet my individual abilities and goals. She's very knowledgeable about what your body can and cannot do. I also appreciate that Dale is flexible enough to change my routine to accommodate my varying levels of energy on different days and times. No matter what, I always feel renewed after each session."

- F. I. Atike
Los Altos

"Custom Fitness provides personalized fitness programs for all shapes, sizes, and abilities. Before retiring I biked to work each day, which helped maintain a reasonable level of fitness. After retiring I discovered I was not maintaining my regular fitness program. That’s when I searched for a fitness facility that would help me get back into shape.

Dale has taught me the benefits of strengthening my core muscles and using the correct muscles to do a job. I discovered that my shoulders don’t have to be the workhorse of my body. I also found Dale to be an invaluable resource when I developed tendonitis in my shoulder. She adapted my workout program to incorporate exercises that would strengthen my shoulder – a major part in my speedy recovery. While Dale is the backbone of Custom Fitness, she has added a staff of professional trainers. The trainer I now work with has added a new dimension to my workouts. He has taken my cues of a love for personal challenge and has customized a workout where my limits are tested without exasperating my physical handicaps. Working out at Custom Fitness has been, and continues to be, an integral part of my fitness routine."

- Robie Bushnell

"Dale has been my personal trainer for the past two years. Although I had other trainers in the past, Dale was the first who emphasized body mechanics for me. As a result my posture has improved and various aches have decreased. I have improved my strength and balance to a noticeable extent and in general, I feel better. Not a bad result for a 74-year-old woman who did nothing physical until she was 67. My improvement in body shape is due to Dale’s hard work."

- Maria Brabb