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Personal Trainer in Belmont & San Mateo

Build a body that lasts. Strength, Mobility, and Longevity Training for adults who want to move pain-free and perform their best.

A Smarter Way To Train

Most programs prioritize intensity at the expense of recovery. We focus on Joint Health and Longevity, applying a purposeful work tailored to your lifestyle. The goal isn’t just to survive a workout—it’s to build a body that supports your life long-term.

Who This Is For

The Longevity Mindset: Adults prioritizing strength and mobility as they age.

Busy Professionals: People who need high-intent, efficient training that fits a tight schedule.

The “Smart, Not Reckless” Athlete: Those moving away from high-impact burnout toward sustainable mastery.

Recovery Seekers: Anyone navigating stiffness or recurring “tweaks” who needs a guided path back.

Who It’s Not For

Chaos & Crowds: We don’t do large, “drop-in” styles with zero coaching.

The “Burnout” Culture": We avoid “no pain, no gain” mentalities that prioritize sweat over skill.

Randomness: This isn’t for those looking for random workouts or high-pressure bootcamps.

If you’re looking to be yelled at, rushed through reps, or left to figure things out on your own — this probably isn’t the right fit.

THE MOVEMENT & STRENGTH COLLECTIVE

50 Minutes of Focus.
Zero Wasted Time.

A repeatable, high-intent structure designed to maximize every second of your time.


The Warm-Up

The Prep. We prep the joints and tissues with a purpose. During your first session, this includes an integrated mini-assessment to screen your movement profile before we ever add load.


Strength and Skill Focus

Building Versatility. The core of our training adapts to build a capable body. From Steel Mace and Clubbell work for rotational strength to Kinstretch mobility training, every session is a purposeful blend of strength and skill.
Learn more about our specialized training methods.


Targeted
Decompression

The Energized Finish. An intentional transition from high-effort training to recovery. We use mobility flows and down-regulation techniques to clear tension and reset your focus. You’ll leave the studio feeling recharged for our day.

Our training is a means to an end: a body that is capable, durable, and ready for your weekend pursuits. Whether you’re hiking the Peninsula, cycling the coast, or playing with your kids, you’ll move with a level of confidence and pain-free power you didn't think possible.

We skip the studio sessions on Mondays and Fridays to respect your most demanding workdays and prioritize joint mobility. This ensures you start the week focused and end it recovered, rather than physically exhausted by a rigid 5-day gym schedule.

The Movement & Strength Collective: Weekly Cadence

Designed for the Peninsula Life

Most gyms want you under their lights 6 days a week. We don’t. We believe the gym should support your life, not become it. Our system is built around a weekly cadence:

Mon/Fri

Career & Recovery

Focus on life’s demands and mental bandwidth.

Tue / Wed / Thu

The Strength Engine

Build your foundation through structured, mid-week coaching.

Sat/Sun

Active Weekends

Take your “new body” outside the gym.

New 9:00 am training window now open for the Mid-Week block.

These three days are the core of our system, featuring 50-minute sessions focused on full-body strength and joint resilience. With no random "workouts of the day" and an 8-person cap, you get the high-touch guidance of a personal trainer with the energy of a small team.

Explore the Mid-Week Engine

Claim your $49 Trial Special

Limited availability — 8 max per session

Train

Focus

Perform

Meet Your Coach

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Hi, I’m Alfred— husband, father, and personal trainer serving the Belmont and San Mateo community.

I’ve spent the last 20 years studying how the body moves and performs under load—from martial arts to functional strength. I built my coaching practice to give busy adults a deliberate way to train that respects their joints and their time. My goal is to help you move with more confidence today so you can keep doing what you love for years to come.

Your First 3 Sessions

Experience the complete method, coached.

The Screen

Integrated into your first warm-up. We identify your unique mobility profile in real-time so you can train safely from day one.

Small Groups

A strict 1:8 coach-to-client ratio ensures you never get lost in a crowd. Your training is personalized and coached.

Zero Burnout

We manage the intensity of your 1-week trial so you experience the full cadence of our system without the ‘day-after’ crash.

Join the Collective

Claim your 3-session trial and experience the Movement & Strength Collective for yourself.

New Client
Special

1-Week Trial $49

(Value: $105)


Includes:

✅ 3 Coached Sessions

✅ Mini Mobility Assessment

✅ Intro to our Training Methods

Training Blocks: Tue/Wed/Thu - 6:10am, 9am

Membership options after trial

3x / week

$250

every month

2x / week

$200

every month

⭐️Best Value (~$21/session)

  • Most Popular for Results

  • Accelerates strength & mobility

  • ✅ Train with Alfred Online*

Sustainable Consistency

  • Great for busy schedules

  • Builds a strong foundation

  • ✅ Train with Alfred Online*

⭐️ Try with confidence— $49 trial fee credited to membership when you join within 7 days.

Curious about membership? Learn more about our Small Group Personal Training.

*Train with Alfred Online: Your Digital Companion —Access to our growing library of travel workouts, mobility flows, and technique breakdowns. Perfect for days you can’t make it to the studio or need to recover at home.

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Ketlebell strength training in Belmont
  • "These classes have changed my perception of what it means to work out."

    - W.A (Recreational Athlete)

  • "This has truly become an essential part of my stress management. Thanks, Alfred!"

    - B.A. (Mother and Healthcare Professional)

  • "I walk out of the studio feeling relaxed and move with greater ease throughout the day. "

    - T.X. (Education Administrator)

  • "Will help build strength and functional mobility. Alfred is a great teacher and is patient and generous with information. Highly recommend trying it out. "

    - W.M. (Software Engineer and Martial Artist)

  • "Alfred is super nice and supportive, makes you feel comfortable in staying at your comfort level and is attentive to help with your posture. Highly recommend!"

    - S.O. (Tech Industry Professional)

  • "Technique is emphasized over reps and there is a mandatory cool down at the end to allow the body to decompress which is super helpful to ensure one doesn't burn out."

    - C.O. (Busy Father and Software Engineer)

  • "If you're like me and years of abusing your body have stacked up try this course and see if you can feel better like I do. Five stars easy!!!"

    - C.M. (Jiu Jitsu Athlete and Small Business Owner)

  • The intentional exercises were exactly what I needed after a stressful, emotionally charged day in clinic."

    - F.E. (Registered Nurse)