Testimonials
This year's success stories
The fitness expertise and nutrition guidance Jerry provided in the past 3 years has increased my core strength, increased my long term endurance, fixed my low back injury issues, and most exciting, helped me to lose inches of fat and gradually reach my goals on weight loss. I give Jerry my highest ratings, and will happily continue to train with him as long as I could.
- Maggie M., Los Altos
- Maggie M., Los Altos
Jerry helped me start my first workout program in many years. Over months of consistent workouts and changes to my daily nutrition, I began to improve my strength and stamina. Before I knew it, I was 30lbs lighter and at my ideal weight. I now regularly take part in hiking, dragon boat races, and can do 20 pullups! I thoroughly enjoy having Jerry as my “coach” to keep my strong and healthy.
- Y. Ji, Palo Alto
- Y. Ji, Palo Alto
I have been Jerry’s client since 2012. In that time he has helped me recover from a knee surgery and a shoulder repair. The difference between just working out and working with Jerry is that he always keeps it new and interesting so it’s easy to be consistent with my own workouts. People tell me I look younger than my age and I credit Jerry with that so I’ll definitely keep working with him.
- Art A., Menlo Park
- Art A., Menlo Park
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When I first started working out with Jerry I suffered from lower back pain and basically had to avoid any movement that put stress on that area. I had not even attempted a deadlift in almost two years. He wasted no time identifying the problem and with his technical corrections, stretching routines, and mobility work, not only am I back to deadlifting in the gym, but I am pulling more than I ever thought I could. I am hitting personal records weekly. Along with the injury rehab, Jerry’s nutritional advice, his precise routine adjustments, and his rep schemes has helped me break through long standing plateaus in strength, endurance, body fat, and mobility. The progress I’ve made over the last six months while working out with Jerry dwarves the entire previous year.
-Ryan, 22. San Jose.
-Ryan, 22. San Jose.
Two years ago I was in bad shape. I was a year away from turning 50. I was tired all the time. My knees and my back were constantly aching. I was suffering from chronic pain following hernia surgery. I dreaded the thought of getting older if this was as good as I was ever going to feel. A friend who was one of Jerry’s clients suggested he might be able to help me. Frankly I didn’t think much of the idea of hiring a personal trainer. I had been active my whole life, and I figured I knew my way around the gym well enough that I didn’t need any help. Still, I thought, it couldn’t hurt to talk to the guy.
I liked Jerry the moment I met him. He was friendly and non-judgmental with a very positive outlook and approach. We talked about my health (not good), my diet (needed improvement), and my goals (feel better). I soon learned that working with a knowledgeable trainer can make a vast difference in the results you can achieve. His small but specific corrections of my technique led to much faster gains in overall fitness and strength. Even better, he gave me the confidence to try the kind of heavier free weight training (like squats and dead lifts) that I had avoided in the past for fear of injury. In addition to spending time in the gym, Jerry encouraged me to pursue outside activities. His support gave me the push I needed to do something I had always wanted to do – join a local rowing club. As I began rowing Jerry even tailored our workouts together to improve the muscles I needed to become a better rower. Now, at 51, I am, without exaggeration, in the best shape of my life. I am 20 pounds lighter and my body fat percentage has dropped from 20% to 12%. I sleep more soundly, I have more energy throughout the day, and I feel great. Thanks, Jerry. I couldn’t have done it without you. -Jeff, 51; Mountain View |
Jerry was incredibly helpful and supportive in helping me achieve my goal before my wedding. After months of keeping me on track with my workouts and nutrition plan, I was leaner, toned, felt in control of my now healthier eating habits, and met the weight I was hoping to get to. I couldn't have asked for a better or more positive trainer than Jerry!
-Erin JY Fitness
4193 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306 650-485-1240 I’ve tried many different weight loss programs in the past and nothing compares to the results I achieved while working out with Jerry. His expertise enabled me to get in the best shape of my life. I’ve lost 65 lbs. in little over a year’s time and have not been this light since high school! The private gym is superb and facilitates great workouts.
- Dan, Mountain View |
Low Back Pain Alleviated
"About 3 years ago, I endured a very serious back injury that effected almost every aspect of my life. Upon meeting Jerry, he suggested that I start training with him to strengthen my core in hopes to help bring strength back into my back. I noticed instant results. After six months of training with Jerry, I was not only in the best shape of my life, but my back was virtually healed. To this day, I take the concepts he taught me to stay in shape and to stay healthy. I could not have done it without his encouragement and support! Thanks, Jerry!"
-Jena P.
-Jena P.
"There are certain qualities I looked for in choosing a personal trainer; professionalism, patience, and knowledge of the human body and how to make changes through proper training and diet. I found Jerry to have all of these qualities. I was surprised how much more organized he was over other trainers and how much he focused on my goals and never lost sight of them. Through my 2 and 1/2 years of training with Jerry, I went through several phases of endurance, strength, and performance training. I lost weight, and gained muscle in the process. I went from a max bench of 155 to 285 in only 8 months. Today my fitness is at the best level it has ever been in my life. I reached my goal of improving my motocross endurance. I was also able to start mountain biking, which was far too difficult for me years ago."
- Jeff S.
- Jeff S.
Rich and Christy Run Their First Half Marathon
P.F. Chang's Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon 2009
I would like to thank Mr. Jerry Yuhara for giving me the motivation and encouragement that I needed to get me started in living a healthier life style. I went from about 215 lbs to 170 lbs in about three months and he taught me how to keep my body fat down which I did from then on. He and another buddy of ours, Christy, applied to run the P.F. Chang’s Half Marathon and the three of us would meet every week to train together through the winter months. In that time I had found out that I was not a runner at all. After a few months of training I felt like a runner and before I knew it I was at the finish line meeting up with Christy and Jerry with a medallion around my neck From then on he had taught me a valuable lesson on making something that was in my eyes impossible, to the possible. I never thought that I would get to this goal that he gave me on losing weight, let alone run a half marathon.
-Thank You Jerry,
Rich C.
-Thank You Jerry,
Rich C.
I have been a client of Jerry Yuhara’s for about two years now which is the longest period I have actually stuck with an exercise program in my entire life. Prior to that, I did have a gym membership, but never actually went to the gym. I finally decided to try a personal trainer which is how I met Jerry. He challenges me, keeps me motivated, and always switches up our sessions so I don’t get bored. He is truly a pleasure to be around and is very knowledgeable about his profession. I am in the best shape of my life. I have muscles now and I even entered a bench press contest!
-Karen A.
-Karen A.
I was 180 pounds, which was 20 more pounds than I had every weighed. Needless to say I was pretty unhappy and decided it was time to do something about it. I signed on with Jerry in early April and told him the things that I am sure everybody says when he or she talks to a trainer: “I’ll do whatever you say” “I will follow the meal plan” “I’ll do my cardio” “I won’t cheat”.
But I was serious and it was only a matter of time until I made a believer out of Jerry and myself. Jerry provided me with a low calorie, high protein diet to go along with weight training and cardio. I knew all I needed was to see noticeable changes and I would be hooked… hooked on lifting, hooked on cardio and hooked on eating right and treating my body right. I lost 20 pounds by the middle of summer and another 20 pounds by the end of Nov. In 5 months I had gone from 183 to 139 pounds and was down from 22% Body Fat to 6% body fat.
From there Jerry and some friends and family suggested that I go a step further and actually compete in a bodybuilding competition. I was unsure at first but decided to just go for it. In June of this past year I entered the 2005 NPC Natural East Coast Tournament of Champions in Washington D.C. I entered the contest at 140 pounds and 3.8% Body Fat! Despite being 18 pounds lighter than the next closest competitor I took second place in the lightweight novice division. With Jerry’s help, hard work and dedication I completely rebuilt my body and health in one year.
-Todd G.
But I was serious and it was only a matter of time until I made a believer out of Jerry and myself. Jerry provided me with a low calorie, high protein diet to go along with weight training and cardio. I knew all I needed was to see noticeable changes and I would be hooked… hooked on lifting, hooked on cardio and hooked on eating right and treating my body right. I lost 20 pounds by the middle of summer and another 20 pounds by the end of Nov. In 5 months I had gone from 183 to 139 pounds and was down from 22% Body Fat to 6% body fat.
From there Jerry and some friends and family suggested that I go a step further and actually compete in a bodybuilding competition. I was unsure at first but decided to just go for it. In June of this past year I entered the 2005 NPC Natural East Coast Tournament of Champions in Washington D.C. I entered the contest at 140 pounds and 3.8% Body Fat! Despite being 18 pounds lighter than the next closest competitor I took second place in the lightweight novice division. With Jerry’s help, hard work and dedication I completely rebuilt my body and health in one year.
-Todd G.
"I went from a max bench of 155 to 285 in only 8 months."
Jerry, thanks for your help in achieving my goals of 315 Bench Press and then losing 20 pounds. At age 40 it was not easy to go after such lofty goals but with your encouragement and expertise in training and diet I was able to achieve these ambitious milestones. I now seem to be doing all the right things automatically as you helped ingrain this new improved lifestyle into my daily routine.
-Jeff M.
-Jeff M.
Marsh K. Lost:
- 27 lbs
- 18.5 Total Inches
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“Shock and Awe” . . . . That’s exactly what I experienced as I came upon a photo of me at the beach in my swimsuit. It was as if my eyes were seeing for the first time the changes that had take place with my body over the past eight years of sedentary desk life at the office. I was introduced to Jerry, a personal trainer. He sat down with me and asked me about my fitness goals and desires. Then together we laid out a regimen that included diet, as well as cardio and weight training. It was tough at first as I had to stop bad habits and create new healthy ones. The difference this time was the fact that I had someone checking up on me regularly regarding the diet, and pushing me on the weight training and cardio work out. All of a sudden the weight started to drop. It was incredible! I was losing 2 to 2.5 pounds per week. I have much more energy than before and quite honestly I’m in the best shape that I’ve ever been in. Needless to say, I feel a renewed sense of life! Thanks Jerry!!!
-Darin A. |
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I wanted to thank you SO MUCH for everything you taught me. :) Ive put all that knowledge to consistent use and I'm doing great. You really made an impact on me and I am grateful to have all the knowledge you bestowed upon me. I got into cycling and have completely immersed myself in it....it's pretty much the best thing that's even happened to me. I've been racing road and mountain bike but mostly mountain....and winning...a LOT! This year, my goal is to get sponsored.
-Stephanie J. |
 Before. July 14th, 2008 |
 After. October 10th, 2008 |
I can't say enough about Jerry; he's just fantastic! Jerry takes the time to understand your needs and goals as a person, and then will design a work out to meets your needs. He is great with motivation, follow up and instruction. Jerry tracked my progress with weight loss, measurements and body fat percentage; it allowed me to see the change in my body. This was a key factor in keeping my motivation. As a person, I wanted to become lean, light, and agile. Jerry designed the work out so I would not bulk up to much, as this does not suit my profession. I was extremely happy with the results!
- Johnny L.
- Johnny L.
I walked into the gym determined to find “help”. I had been doing my own workout and diet but was frustrated by apparent lack of progress and results…my middle seemed to be growing…not narrowing. I found Jerry!! Within three months my waist measured 4 inches smaller! And I feel so much better…stronger…energetic…I love my new figure! Body by Jerry!! He knows what he is doing! Don’t wait another minute…sign up for the new you today!!
-Paula E.…very satisfied customer
-Paula E.…very satisfied customer
When I first started working out, I felt that I was on the road to being physically over weight and out of shape. The gym intimidated me initially but, I made a conscious decision that I would be determined to achieve my goal of a lean body. I then hired a personal trainer (38 sessions) who taught me the essentials of core training, cardio, and the importance of measuring and monitoring my desired outcome, loosing about 2 lbs per week. Working out on my own, I slowly began to hit a plateau in my regimen. I then hired Jerry who helped me significantly in fine-tuning my workout, supplements, and adjusting my diet of proteins/carbohydrates/fats ratio along with readjusting my diet to offset my maintenance calories to achieve my desired result. Within weeks, I achieved my goal of less than 10% body fat at a weight of 146 lbs. Thanks Jerry for helping me surpass my goal! I’m forever changed.
-Richard A.
-Richard A.
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