OPEX KURA | The Future of Personal Training - San Mateo, California

Sri Gowd

I am a recent recruit and love this gym! Michelle and Melissa are excellent coaches - they will motivate and challenge you every step of the way.

Kura is a refreshing change from a few other CrossFit gyms I have tried in the past.. they preach quality over quantity. At Kura, you will NEVER find people stacking on a ton of weights and attempting to lift with poor form. Sure, the instructors will challenge you to your limits... but only if your form is right! I have injuries from the past and welcome this aspect of Kura's philosophy.

Also, there's always enough space to workout.. thanks to small sized groups. And because they ask you to try and stick to a schedule, we all know each other in our groups.. and that makes workout a lot more fun!

Stephan Kyle

Melissa is awesome! I started working out at Kura just over 1 year ago when my personal trainer at Equinox moved out of state. I'm glad I did. Melissa is a very knowledgeable trainer and ensures that each member of our small class is using the proper technique for each of the strength and conditioning exercises. She is also really good at knowing each person's limitations (i.e., prior injuries, etc.) and is able to modify exercises to maximize the benefits of the workout without risking re-injury. Also, I have found that I really like the people that go to Kura. Everyone is encouraging and supportive of each other regardless of physical ability. They even have community workouts once a month where I bring my wife and kids for a family workout! I highly recommend Kura.

Kim Kwok

Ever since starting at Kura, I have learned so much. This was a place that I would never have imaged myself training in because I never thought that I would have the abilities to, but Melissa and Michele are amazing motivators, and they make the environment so fun and welcoming that you would never want to leave. This place is a great training gym that is worth investing in because I really love how they focus a lot on proper technique and mechanics, they don't only want to teach you how to be strong but they also want to teach you how to strengthen your body without hurting yourself. The individual approach that they provide has taught me a lot about my body (my strengths and weaknesses), and ever since I have started I have been very happy with my progress. If you are interesting in finding a gym that does not only care about your goals, but as well as your well being then this is definitely the gym to be at. They are people who show great dedication to their profession and genuinely love what they do. Thank you Melissa and Michele, you guys are the best of the best.

Marci Yamaguchi Hughes

Overpriced at $400+ a month with a 1 year minimum commitment up front. Opex Kura was rosy for my husband at first - he needed a commitment to get him to the gym 3x a week. While he did build up strength & muscle, we never saw real results weight loss wise. I chalk it up to not a huge amount of cardio in the fitness plan. After 10 months, we started contemplating renewal. Add to that that the owner's boyfriend's (and a main trainer) not warm, combative approach did not make for a very inviting atmosphere in this very intimately sized gym. One could say the same for the owner. There are two great trainers that my husband really appreciated. But it was not enough to renew the incredibly expensive and inflexible fee. We are not alone, there are at least five others that we know that feel the same way and have discontinued.

Dan Wagner

Great destination for visitors and drop-ins! Melissa made it a snap for an out-of-towner like me to register online with her prompt email responses and Michele's on-site coaching was incredibly helpful. The space was clean and well-organized too. If you have your own programming and don't need the class structure of a CrossFit-style hour, Kura is a perfect destination!

Beth von Emster

Coach Melissa is extraordinary. I started there 18 months ago hoping to get in better cardio shape. I've had some injuries over the years and had pretty low expectations for how much I could move the needle. I've been continually surprised by how much more fit I feel and look, without killing myself. Melissa is so in tune with physiology that she could be a very talented physical therapist. She knows exactly how to improve each individual's fitness without causing injury. Workouts are fun, not misery-inducing. All the other workout regulars are really nice and supportive- no judgments. Lots of different sizes, shapes and ages there. Everyone is made welcome and challenged- from the hardest-working committed Crossfit athletes to teens to middle aged to seniors.

Ashwin Nellore

Crossfit Kura is everything that it promises to be and more!

Melissa and Michele play a vital role by working with every individual and tailoring the programs and exercises based on their fitness requirements. I personally suffer from multiple injuries in the past which made me avoid a gym for more than 2 years. I've been working out here for more than a month now and I'm only getting stronger with no pain from the previous injuries.

They've taken the time to understand and continuously innovate based on their previous experiences in the fitness realm. This is not your run of the mill box.

It may not be the biggest gym but who said that's a deal breaker. The coaches and your fellow athletes are a constant inspiration. Even the music is well curated! I'll admit to singing under my breath to many tunes. Yes, it's that fun.

Don't presume that it's all fun. The workouts are challenging and the soreness is well worth it. I'm already seeing changes in less than a month and hope to continue improving on my fitness goals.

There's no other place that I'd rather work out but here!

jillfallis

I wish I would've known about this gym when I was younger. It is a great model for exercise and health. I love the personalized approach. My coach designs a plan for my specific needs. Everyone at the gym is working on different things. Trainers are very knowledgeable about correct positions. All the trainers are A+ trainers, Jillian, Josh, Melissa, and Arttu. They have helped many members in my family with drastically different needs. I have a daughter that is a D1 college athlete. My son is a working adult in a different state and is distance training. My kids not only are getting coaching on their strength, they also get coaching on sleep, healthy eating habits, and so much more. It is a happy place to be. I feel incredibly lucky to be there. I have experienced many, many gyms, YMCA, Yoga Health Center, Prime Time, Equinox, Crunch, Bar Method, Orange Theory, and College of San Mateo. Opex Kura has made me the healthiest because the trainers have me doing specific movements to help me get stronger, and they teach me to do the movements correctly. It is an individualized approach in a small group setting. I LOVE MY GYM.