Business Details
30 Years
experience
Personal Training & Fitness Coaching in San Mateo
Body Studio For Fitness has been a trusted leader in personalized fitness training for 28 years. Founded in 1996 by Danny and Theresa Gordon, our studio was created to address the limitations of traditional gyms by offering a private, focused environment where clients receive undivided attention from certified trainers. With expertise in exercise science, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching, we specialize in designing tailored programs that adapt to individual needs, including injury recovery and metabolic optimization.Our commitment to client success is reflected in our appointment-based system, which ensures personalized accountability and measurable results. We expanded our services to include virtual coaching and advanced testing for metabolism and body composition, maintaining our mission to make fitness accessible, effective, and sustainable for all ages and fitness levels.
Services
Personal Training
Virtual Coaching
Metabolism Testing
Body Composition Analysis
Boot Camp
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 28 years of experience in personalized fitness training
- Certified trainers with advanced specializations
- Customized programs for all fitness levels and goals
- Virtual coaching available for flexible training options
- Proven success in long-term weight loss and health improvement
Associations and certifications
- American College of Sports Medicine
- American Council on Exercise
- National Academy of Sports Medicine
What people say
Life-changing trainers
Effective metabolic testing
Supportive environment
Flexible virtual options
Proven long-term results
Services
Personal Training
Customized fitness programs designed by certified trainers focusing on strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Sessions include real-time form correction, progress tracking, and adaptive workout planning. Ideal for clients seeking personalized accountability and specific goals like weight loss or injury recovery.
Virtual Coaching
Remote fitness guidance through Zoom or FaceTime with certified trainers. Includes program design, nutrition advice, and motivational support. Perfect for busy professionals or clients preferring home workouts while maintaining professional oversight.
Metabolism Testing
10-minute medical-grade test measuring resting metabolic rate to determine precise caloric needs. Helps optimize weight loss strategies by identifying metabolic inefficiencies. Recommended for clients struggling with plateaus or inconsistent results.
Body Composition Analysis
Bioelectrical impedance assessment providing detailed body fat percentage and lean mass metrics. Tracks progress beyond scale weight, identifying muscle gain and fat loss patterns. Essential for accurate health risk evaluation.
Boot Camp
High-energy group sessions combining strength and cardio exercises for efficient calorie burning. Led by experienced trainers with modifications for all fitness levels. Promotes community support while maintaining personalized attention.
People
Danny Gordon
Owner & Master Trainer
Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine with 27 years of experience. Specializes in metabolic optimization and injury-preventive training. Developed the studio's proprietary Body Style Workout system for maximum fat burning.
Theresa Gordon
Owner & Master Trainer
ACSM-certified with a B.S. in Education and 27 years of training experience. Focuses on women's fitness, post-rehabilitation programs, and long-term client motivation. Co-developer of the studio's nutrition coaching framework.
Eric
Studio Trainer
NASM-certified trainer with a Kinesiology degree and 16 years of experience. Expertise in strength training program design and sports-specific conditioning for diverse client needs.
Shinta
Studio Trainer
ACE-certified trainer specializing in functional fitness and mobility improvement. Holds a Physical Education degree and has 16 years of experience working with aging populations and injury recovery cases.
Questions
What makes your personal training different from gym memberships?
Our one-on-one sessions provide undivided trainer attention, customized programs, and equipment-free workouts that adapt to your schedule and space.
Do you offer virtual training options?
Yes, we provide Zoom and FaceTime sessions with full program design, form correction, and progress tracking for home or travel-based training.
What is metabolism testing and why is it important?
Our medical-grade test measures your unique caloric needs by analyzing resting metabolic rate, helping create precise nutrition plans for sustainable weight loss.
Can beginners join your boot camp sessions?
Absolutely. Our trainers modify exercises to match all fitness levels while maintaining the program's effectiveness for strength and cardio improvement.
How do you handle injury recovery training?
Our trainers collaborate with physical therapists to design safe, progressive programs that rebuild strength while avoiding re-injury through careful form monitoring.
What certifications do your trainers hold?
All trainers hold advanced certifications from organizations like ACSM, NASM, and ACE, with specializations in metabolic training, functional fitness, and injury prevention.
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