Elite Fitness & Performance

I tried this out for personal training based on a friend recommendation. I participate in a pretty demanding sport and thought that I was pretty fit. I am also, shall we say, «seasoned» (or old). JC performed an analysis and then we had an initial 3 one hour training sessions. I have come to find out that I am not as fit as I thought and that movements that I was doing were not as effective as they should be. I’ve taken part in many classes and no one has pointed this out to me. JC knows his stuff. So, 2 stars for that.
One star for cleanliness — cleanest gym that I’ve been in. One star for availability of equipment — pretty much everything that you need for crossfit to just moving. One star for other members — everyone is there to work out.
EXTRA: no cultish crossfitness.

Overall, not bad. Will I go back? Probably not.
The facility: The gym is located in a really weird spot, so it was a little difficult to find the first time and is in a residential area (which is not bad just odd lol). There are a couple different areas where they have equipment and workouts; all of which are clean and kept really tidy. (that I truly appreciate).
The workouts: I bought a living social deal where I could pick different facilities to go too and try their classes. EFP was one of them. I started with the bootcamp classes on M/​W evenings. I was supposed to have some sort of assessment done but that never happened. The work outs themselves are good. Typical of any boot camp class. They do use the MYFITNESSPAL app and check your log at the end of each workout. But they don’t give any recommendations on your log, they just check to make sure you logged something.
The people: I think this is probably my only real complaint. I enjoy doing classes because of the people and interacting with others. However, classes always felt like a bunch of individuals working out in one place at the same time. No real camaraderie, or encouragement from anyone. The occasional «push it» from the trainer but that was about it. No one ever really said hi, bye, how’s workouts going?, you alive?, you dying?-nothing. You walk in, sign in on the little sheet and maybe say «excuse me» on your way to get some dumbbells.
All in all– I used my living social coupon and got what I paid for. The gym may be great for some but not for me. I enjoy crossfit classes and styles WAY more. The environment and team work at a crossfit box is exciting, motivating, and great way to work out and still leave with a smile on your face.

Take it from a pretty lazy out of shape gal, I recommend this gym! I’ve been going here for about 6 weeks. I’ve belonged to Cal Fit, 24 Hour, and Alhambra Gym and this is the most positive gym. I’ve seen reviews on here that state the trainers are belittling, I have never had that experience. I’m 5’7 and weigh a buck 80 (thick woman) and JC (owner and trainer) has never made me feel bad about my body, but you do have to work hard and hold yourself accountable. He has sent me encouraging texts and is always kind but also pushes you. If you are ready to work and hold yourself responsible for your future health come to Elite!

Went to this gym because of a groupon deal and I loved it! The staff there are really cheerful and supportive of your goals! Group classes are good sizes and they really work you out. I would have loved to keep going but I’m a college student and… Yea! Lol

I was referred to EFP by a friend who got great results from the boot camps and could not be happier that I decided to join. I came with only a cardio background (running, elliptical, Bikram Yoga) and after about two months at EFP I have already lost inches and fat thanks to the awesome job these guys do! My old workout was providing 0 results so this change was much needed. The classes are hard, but not so hard where you can’t keep up. The team, especially Tony and JC, are great at making sure you are doing the workouts correctly as to not hurt yourself and also PUSH you to work harder and be stronger. The staff and the other members really make you feel like you are a part of the team no longer how long you have been working out with EFP.
Nothing but a positive experience so far — HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you are looking to get into a boot camp/​team workout environment or for a change of pace to your current routine.

A friend bought a boot camp Groupon for me last year. Immediately after the purchase I was contacted and made an initial appointment for the consult. The night before my 7am appointment I was asked to reschedule. No big deal.
When I went in I was measured and weighed by a trainer and was told I was not fit for their boot camp classes. Because I was set on losing some weight (I’m not obese, just wanted beginners help) I signed up for 3 hours a week with that same trainer and the owner subtracted the Groupon price. I’m in college, and this was a stretch for me, but I figured I’d try it for 3 months (my commitment) and go from there. This where it all went down hill. The workouts were not personalized… It was all or nothing. He pushed and pushed even when I was visibly in pain. When I had to cancel or reschedule a day he would get angry and rude. My work schedule changes every now and then, when I would try to change my scheduled time with the trainer he would decline or huff and puff about it. Which would cause me to cancel (he literally told me to skip work quite a few times) $ 500/​month and quite a drive for an unprofessional gym for 6 months was all I could handle. By the way, I lost 0 pounds during this time. The worst part is about three months later I started getting charged hundreds of dollars by this gym. I called numerous times with no response, and had to report fraudulent charges to my bank who had no problems getting ahold of JC who apparently told them I agreed to being charged. It ended in my favor but only after many hours on the phone with my bank, having to change all my accounts, over $ 2000 of fraud charges and much stress.

Like others, I had a Groupon and was really excited to get back in shape after a LONG hiatus. My husband and I wanted to do this together but they said that was not possible… I had a rough time scheduling my initial screening since I work during the day in Rancho Cordova, but finally made it. I am NOT a couch potato but I am not in shape, for sure, but they looked at me like I was some grotesque slob, and informed me I was not in good enough shape to attend Boot Camp, but instead would need personal training for $ 300/​month. When I said I couldn’t afford that JC offered to make me a deal… «I’m the owner,» he said, «I can charge what I want!» Well, after the cute skinny trainer girl informed me I was obese (I’m 145 lbs and 5’6″) and JC wanted me to make him an offer, I decided it was not the place for me.
On the good side, JC refunded my Groupon. That’s why I gave him 2 stars.
I went to California Family Fitness instead and attend classes 4 – 5 times a week and am happy there. They don’t tell me I’m obese then ask me to open my wallet.

I first went to JC when I bought a Groupon, but the bootcamp and trainers are so awesome that I keep going back. JC and all the trainers are dedicated to help you meet you goal and all they ask for in return is commitment and that you do you best at the workouts. They make you push your self the the absolute limit, but don’t put you in danger of injury. JC is very strict about my food journal and I have had to do many burpees cause of stuff I ate. But, I am thankful for it cause I have definitely improved my eating because of JC. I have several friends to bootcamp and everyone loved the workout. One of my friends even joined because of me.
I don’t understand all the negative reviews, cause all my experiences at EFP have been awesome. I work night and different days each week, JC tries his best to work with my schedule and lets me make up missed bootcamp when my schedule allows.
I will definitely be going here for a long time.

I love this gym, I always got a great workout and JC is amazing. He is passionate about fitness, he cares about his clients and his staff. He is tough on you during workouts because it makes you work harder, we are there to workout right?!? I recently relocated to the Bay Area, I miss two things about Sac, my friends and JC/​Elite Fitness. I am trying to convince him to relocate to the bay. Hurry up!
I worked out there for almost two years, I watched waves of groupon users come in, he treats them just like any other client. He wants his clients to get a good work and have fun while doing it. If people are saying negative things, chances are they were probably slacking off or not showing up for workouts. He wants to help you see results, this can’t happen if you don’t make an effort.
This is the BEST GYM EVER!!! JC rocks!!!

There are 2 things you’ll get from Elite guaranteed:
1. You’ll sweat like crazy and get the best and toughest workouts of your life
2. The trainers here will help you get through it, and you’ll feel amazing every time – like you can do anything
EFP has seriously changed my life. I started working out here a little over a year ago when I wanted to get healthier, and also look good in my wedding dress (mission accomplished)! I wasn’t feeling good in my own skin, and standard boring workouts on an elliptical machine weren’t going to cut it anymore.
It was really hard at first. These boot camps are not a joke! This place is not your average 24 hour – it is a training gym where you workout hard and muscles you didn’t even know you had will be sore at first. It’s still tough but you will improve and feel a little more confident every time. Every workout is different, which is what makes it so amazing.
The trainers are great. JC (the owner) and Matt are super fun and will really challenge you.
Also, I don’t think it’s possible to find a better trainer than Mike! His workouts are the best. He really pays attention to your progress and will make sure you’re doing each exercise right so that you aren’t struggling and you get the most out of it (the extra extra). Every time I leave his class I feel like it was the best workout I’ve ever done and his good attitude helps you feel like all that work was kinda fun!
I lost 18 pounds in less than 4 months and feel so much better physically and mentally. No matter where you are – completely out of shape or an experienced athlete, you can definitely accomplish your fitness goals here.

As a frequent Unilocaler, I love how there are many cheap, groupon users attempting to tarnish a business.
As a Unilocaler AND a groupon user, a groupon brought me here to get my fat A$$ in shape after the new year working on goal #1.
I scheduled an appointment with this huge guy (Joe) that was cool and knew his stuff; then got moved over to JC to tell me more and get me in the program. Yes he tried to upsell me but I told him that I will re-​evaluate the place after my classes.
The workouts are tough, I hate that I have to pay to get yelled at but I would not be in this situation if I was more fit. JC cares, its kinda like tough love. If you put the effort in, he will give even more, as he offered me to come in for free classes on saturday mornings. He seems like a guy who loves what he does which is cool this day and age where he can own a business while helping people be healthier.
The gym is clean, have good equipment and there is a the bootcamp room which I dread going in but it has all the stuff we need to almost make me throw up while working out.
After the groupon expires the prices are very fair and I will be signing up for more as I will not hit my goal.
Oh if you sign up, dont be late or you will get tourettes from all the burpees you will be doing.

By far the worst experience I have ever had at a gym! The owner JC is completely unprofessional, and treats groupon customers completely different than what he called «paying customers»!! Actual bootcamp classes available are completely different than what is listed online and their website.
Owner was not flexible with schedules for the working mother, and told me to get a refund if I couldn’t do a set schedule of either M/​W or T/​Th, or pay for his personal trainer! (This information was not disclosed until AFTER my groupon was activated & the end of our assessment.) Was able to get a full refund from groupon for the 3 deals that I purchased. He also made the statement that he DOES accommodate his PAYING CUSTOMERS.
For a small gym that is in a inconvenient location, attracting new customers is definitely not on the owners priority list. I suspect they won’t be in business long!
Don’t waste your time or money!

They call it Boot Camp for a reason!
I got started with a Groupon my girlfriend purchased in early 2012. I was working out at Cal Family Fitness for the past 3 years and felt like I was in good shape. I ran 10k races a couple of times a year and posted decent times for being in my late 40’s. Maybe I was little cocky when I showed up for my assessment at 6am on a Wednesday. I was measured and put through some tests by JC, push ups and other calisthenics. He scheduled me into class 2 nights a week and I was stoked. When I got to the first boot-​camp class I was surprised by the intensity of the class and the pace. It was great! I got smoked by a room full of women that were fit and had been going for a while. I went home and started my food log, perhaps one of the greatest things a trainer can do, make you track your food and be accountable for your bad choices.
JC and the other trainers are tough, they want you to succeed and the only way to do that is to work hard and watch what you eat.
It’s boot camp, which means hard work and a leader pushing you to the limit so you can gain strength, confidence and fitness.
The classes at the big box gym were always just boring and flat, there was no challenge.
Fast forward six months, I just completed a Tough Mudder, have dropped 4% body fat and I am fit! The difference is huge from where I started. The money spent is an investment in a healthy lifestyle that I love!

Great motivating workouts. If you only have an hour to work out and you want to make it count then go to JC. Excellent boot camps, kickboxing classes and private training. I am challenged every time I workout here and I leave with a wonderful exercise high.
I tried the groupon and I have canceled my gym membership and will continue to come here for training and classes. Just one month in and I can see and feel the difference in my body and my fitness level.

Best. Gym. Ever. I recommend Elite Fitness and Performance to anyone who is serious about getting in shape and seeing results. If you want to go to the gym and be seen while reading a magazine on the elliptical… then this is not the place for you. The trainers at Elite Fitness and Performance really seem to care about you and giving you tools to reach your goals. I attend their boot camp classes and personal training sessions with Pam. She is a great motivator, wonderful trainer and a definite inspiration! Even though I workout mainly with one trainer, I feel like all of the trainers at EFP care about me seeing results, will push me when I am slacking off, suggest heavier weights when they see I could bump it up, and give general help when needed. I have never seen their level of care at any other gym.
I’ve always said, «I am really fit, I just have bad genes.» …and fully believed that! I can’t believe how much time and money I have wasted in the past «working out» and «eating well.» The EFP monthly fees are worth every penny. In the past two months, I have been given the tools and knowledge to make the healthy lifestyle changes needed to see results. I now know what it means to eat a honest 1,200 calories and the necessity of weight training. I continue to see results, loose weight, and get stronger. I am not to my goals yet, but I am okay with that because I know I will get there! I already have a smaller framework than I ever knew I could have and the confidence in knowing I have the knowledge and skills to live a healthy and fit lifestyle! I attribute all of this to the great approach, knowledgeable staff, and wonderful facility Elite Fitness and Performance has!

I have been going to Pam for personal training sessions and bootcamps for about 6 weeks now. I have lost 8 pounds and can feel a huge difference!
I absolutely highly recommend this place over any big corporate personal training facilities. They give you one on one personal attention and take the time to get to know you as a person. It really feels like a close knit family here. If i was not moving I would still be going here. I plan on coming back every time Im in the Sacramento area.
If you are looking for some serious results this is the place to go! and Pam is the person to ask for.

Best. gym. in. Sacramento. great machines and amenities, boot camp classes… you could literally spend hours there (which I have).know.
No lines, classes always have space and a there is a variety of options, plenty of spaces to stretch/​use free weights, towels and hand sanitizer. The staff is always friendly. I never understood why it was hard for me to get to the gym on a consistent basis… that’s because I wasn’t working out at Elite!

This gym is tucked in a great little neighborhood in East Sacramento. It’s definitely private if you do not like the hassle of waiting to get on machines or the craziness in most big gyms. You also get the one on one attention from the personal trainer you are working with in detail not just your fly by 1 hour session type of deal. The staff is very friendly and truly cares about your wellness & fitness goals.
JC is great, very inspiring and enthusiastic in having you attain your goals. He has boot camps, one on one personal training and great cardio busting classes.
This spot is a definite, to get your fitness on!

This is a great neighborhood gym and a great example of a small business that contributes to the community around it.
The classes are great and really motivating. Both the owner, JC, and MadDog Megan, give you their all and really push you to the max.
The only reason I deducted one star is for the limited hours. Again, it is a small business and so it is understandable but I would prefer longer weekend hours.
You will get the best experience and the most energy when the gym is open so that is a major plus. I always leave with a smile on my face and the other members are down to earth and encouraging!

Trainers who really care work here. Everyone is really friendly and makes you feel welcome. It’s not a large gym that is meant for membership only crowds, but it has everything you will ever need when working with a trainer and when you sign up with a trainer you can attend any of their other offered classes for free: boot camp, kick boxing, etc.
It’s not a fancy Gold’s or CFF, but keep your perspective in check… I mean what do you go to a gym for to work out and sweat your ass off or to hang out and hit on people? And if it is the later… anyone who still wants to talk to me AFTER I have worked out with my trainer JC would probably have better changes than after I work out at 24… just sayin.
Lastly, every time that I have needed to change my appointment time JC has been super flexible in making adjustments.