My Core Balance

I don’t write many Unilocal reviews, in fact I think this is the 1^st one!
Chris, Aaron, Mayumi at My Core Balance are just out of this world. I came in with a lower back problem about 18 months ago, within 2 months was relieved and now have more strength, balance, posture correction that any program I’ve tried past 20 years.
Their approach is unique in that it focusses on using our own body to target specific body areas (hip, core, shoulder) and then systematically targeting muscles (hams, quads, pecs etc) within those areas by using a combination of strengthening, stretching, activating, balancing, relaxing that are customized to your body type. I’ve felt muscles I never knew were in place to perform a certain function (they educate you as well!). Overall in a period of time (you need to be patient though) you feel awesome.
The team at My Core Balance are a motivated, passionate and fun group of trainers, who love to see you improve and take much pride in that.
Checkout their Youtube videos and other posting to get a feel of the program.
Highly recommend !

My boyfriend and I started going to My Core Balance a month ago and we love it! My two favorite trainers that we worked with were Cheri and Aaron ! I highly recommend checking out the 30 days for $ 30 program! It’s a steal. Before we started, we both had a bit of pain in our lower backs. My pain was due to the fact that my hamstrings are weak and my quads are too tight (I learned this from Chris — the owner) and I am now working on exercises to strengthen my core while straightening out my posture. The exercises taught in this studio are hands on. Such an innovative workout to improve your alignment and make you feel incredible! My boyfriend is also benefitting greatly from his individualized workout plan. We hope to continue doing these exercises to improve our health! Highly recommended. :)

I can’t remember when I’ve given a 5 star on Unilocal.
My Core Balance deserves it.
Having an active life come to a screeching halt due to chronic back pain„ not being able to ‘push thru the pain’, I heard about My CoreBalance via my Bowen therapist.
I had already tried the usual physical therapists — at least 4, and never made much progess.
I was told this place was different from any place I had ever tried.
It is.
These professionals really know something Western med does not.
It’s a very different philosophy and approach.
Extremely skillful at diagnosing and treating whatever pain your body is in, you will also be trained on what to do outside of the sessions to calm it down. There are numerous resources for body, soul, mind connection.
Practical, extremely knowledgeable, caring, committed and alot of fun!
Anyone in physical pain, please try MyCoreBalance. Today.

I love working out at Core Balance! — I do not have a posture problem, I do not have back pain, I am not overweight. Why did I go to Chris? — I was getting to that age when «the changes» started to happen, one day I said to a friend, I really want to age with «grace» and I want to be able to move until the end. This friend mentioned Chris, he had helped her tremendously to improve her biking skills teaching her to be more flexible by working at her posture.
I decided to visit Chris and the rest is history, it’s been two years and I never thought I will look and feel this good, not only I am flexible but I learned so much about nutrition, posture, stress management. Chris has so many partners that visit Core balance to speak about the latest developments on how to stay young and fit at heart.
I saw Chris grow the business from «one person» shop to the great team he is now, I have worked with Aaron (I love this kid!!!) and Ben, each of them had taught me something new.
I hike every day for two hours, I travel for business sometimes 12 to 14 hours (sitting on a plane), and if it wasn’t for Core Balance I know my body will be in much different shape and most important, my energy level will not be as high as it is right now.
Thank you Core Balance for such an amazing gift!

Prior to becoming a physician I worked as a personal trainer in my previous life. One of my areas of «expertise» was posture correction and I utilized much of the teachings of Peter Egoscue, the founder of the ‘Egoscue Method’ with my clients. Today, I’m still a a believer in functional training and I insist on working with someone who can accurately assess my body and identify any existing compensation patterns which, if not addressed, could ultimately lead to injury. Too many trainers just focus on making the workout hard and go by the «no pain no gain» motto… Not with Chris.
Chris has worked for many years with the Egoscue clinic in San Jose and has even developed the method further, incorporating training and workout into the posture correction routine, while not compromising form or pushing your body into any compensation.
I love working with Chis and his trainers as am always assured that my workouts will not only be corrective and rehabilitative, but also fun and meet me at my maximum ability of core integration and stabilization. If you’ve never experienced a «posture correction workout» you’re in for a big surprise. It’s amazing how just the tiniest movement and holding a certain position can be more challenging and neurologically taxing than lifting lot’s of weight or doing high intensity (an)aerobic workout. I challenge anyone who thinks their «fit» to get a session with Chris. Just don’t blame me when you can’t even progress beyond the basics ;)
No matter if you’re looking to fix your chronic low back pain, improve your posture, or are looking for a trainer that offers a different and unique approach to functional training — My Core Balance is the place to be.

The distinguishing feature of Chris’ method is that he integrates the goal of postural alignment with 1) physical rehabilitation from pain and 2) improvement of athletic performance. I’ve seen him for both reasons and have been thrilled with the outcome. The most impressive programs I’ve been involved with have been his summer boot camps. These start off with exercises to align the body. They then continue with exercises that take the body through the gamut of physical motion, such as crawling, climbing, and jumping. I’ve rarely felt as straight, potent, and athletic as I have at the end of these.

You’ve got to use Chris’s training services. He knows so much more about body mechanics than any trainer I’ve met before. Fitness is different for every person and Chris and you will develop a plan that is unique to you. I can’t wait until his next Saturday class! I’ll see you there.

I’ve been seeing Chris for 18 months. He’s helped me trenendously with issues relating to my back, as well as in building strength and flexibility. He is extremely knowledgeable about physiology, which has helped guide my training program. Same with functional training, important for everyone but especially as we age.. I now train with both Chris and the trainer he hired a few months ago (depending on the day). Aaron is very good as well, and gives one heck of a cardio workout. They’re both really nice guys, too.
Their Sat. morning class is a good way to catch up if I have to miss a session, plus CB provides clients with a ‘menu’ to do at home if you want to. I do it when I remember.
I also enjoy that he introduces clients who are training at the same time with different trainers – I’ve enjoyed meeting some of the other women who train mornings and of course, we enjoy giving both Chris and Aaron a hard time (payback!).
I used to drive from S’vale to SJ 5 days a week to train with Chris. When I moved back to SJ, I was pleased to see that he opened a new studio a mile from my house. No excuses now!