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June 2025 by Greg Clarke
Best Trainer in California and beyond
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April 2024 by Karen Levin
Squish is a really unique and awesome place to reach your workout goals. Alex and team ask a ton of questions and work hard to figure out what you need for your own journey. I am an elite athlete and was working on injury recovery and prevention. Alex thought through every possible angle for my injury, from body mechanics, weaknesses, to hydration and nutrition. Each session begins with 'squishing' or some deep release for a muscle that might be causing some issues, and then a personalized program to strengthen and make your brain/body connect to fire the right muscles and get your body on track. I've been lifting for 20 years, but never really taught the right mechanics. Alex and team gave immediate and timely feedback to help me lift correctly. I have learned a lot!
If you have a workout goal, are recovering from an injury, and want some personalized, high quality feedback and program, Squish is your place!
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April 2024 by Lauren Strope
Can't recommend this gym enough! Alex is amazing. The skills he teaches last a lifetime. I feel so confident moving in the gym and my everyday life.
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March 2024 by Mufaddal Jafferji
I enthusiastically recommend the Squish gym, particularly if you're looking for exceptional training and care. Alex, the primary trainer (and owner), goes above and beyond for his clients. When I approached him with a nagging Achilles injury, he wasted no time in accurately diagnosing the issue and initiating my path to recovery.
Under Alex's guidance, I experienced noticeable improvement after just a few sessions. By the fifth session, I was feeling significantly better. His expertise extends beyond mere rehabilitation; he imparted invaluable knowledge about foot mechanics and posture, stressing the importance of strength training for injury prevention.
Meeting Alex has been a game-changer for me, and I'm immensely grateful for his support. If I were based in California, I'd make it a point to train with him regularly. Go check it out!
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October 2023 by Emily G
I've been training with Alex for about a month now, and I think Alex is an excellent trainer! I reached out seeking help with managing hip pain & getting back into strength training (after a long break), and after a few weeks of private sessions, I've reached a pain-free state and I've learned how to maintain proper posture while working out!
What has made this possible, and what makes Alex standout as a trainer, is his vast knowledge of the human body and various branches of science. I'm grateful for everything I've learned so far, and I look forward to continuing to work with him & the other Squish team members in the future!
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October 2023 by Annelise
Going to Squish has been such a great experience. I enjoy going to workout every time and I am seeing the booty gains. Alex is the best and so knowledgeable. He fixed my back pain.
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September 2023 by Emmy Nominated G.
I've been training with Alex for about a month now, and I think Alex is an excellent trainer! I reached out seeking help with managing hip pain & getting back into strength training (after a long break), and after a few weeks of private sessions, I've reached a pain-free state and I've learned how to maintain proper posture while working out!What has made this possible, and what makes Alex standout as a trainer, is his vast knowledge of the human body and various branches of science. I'm grateful for everything I've learned so far, and I look forward to continuing to work with him & the other Squish team members in the future!
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September 2023 by Andy B.
I think the owner, Alex, means well, but my last interactions with him left a really bad taste. To start, be seemed perturbed that I was "asking a lot of questions" during my few interactions with him. I was dealing with a rather severe injury and naturally was cautious about any potentially prescribed exercises, and it almost felt like he took my questions personally. Moreover, when I reached back out to schedule a session after an extended break, he asked me if I was ready to get back to work and suggested that I adhere to our usual 3x schedule. I told him this no longer fit my budget and, sure enough, he suddenly told me his schedule was booked until end of august and that he'd reach out afterwards. It's end of September and unsurprisingly, I haven't heard from him.
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September 2023 by Vivienne W.
Alex the owner has been a miracle worker. I started with Alex suffering piriformis pain. Alex is very knowledgeable and has worked with me to eliminate the pain. After training four times a week I am pain free and much stronger. Alex knows how to train the correct way which alleviates strains etc. Alex is one of the best he helps so many. Thank you Alex
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September 2023 by Carolyn McNichols
@renegadebowls on Instagram holds a sound bath here once a month. Bring with you a nice yoga matt, a pillow and a blanket. It's a wonderful experience. You won't be sorry ?
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September 2023 by Salvador Olague
Awesome gym, fixed my pains, and now I'm strengthening everything while maintaining form. Also, learning how to do the movement!
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June 2023 by Lauren Zupan
I have been training at squish gym for over a year and it’s really become my 2nd home. The gains that I have achieved here I didn’t think were possible for me and it’s such a family community here. I would definitely recommend this gym to everyone. Love squish and alex and all the trainers!
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June 2023 by Jackson Bearbower
The trainers here are some of the kindest people I have ever met. They have helped me improve not only my body, but my relationship with food and with my weight. The equipment here is all brand new and in perfect condition. New equipment pops up every few months and the workout are constantly changing. I’ve been spoiled at this gym so much and I know I’ll never be able to go anywhere else!
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June 2023 by Craig Petersen
Alex is simply amazing. I've suffered shoulder pain for 30 years from an old wrestling injury and it got to the point where the MD's told me I had to have it replaced. I was in miserable pain, unable to sleep or do my job. Within the first few weeks of training at Squish, Alex reduced my pain by 50% and improved my range of motion. Immediate results! Now a few months later I sleep throught the night and can now comfortably do my job as I am almost 100% pain free. Alex is on another level as far as understanding the mechanics of the human body and the equipment in his gym is better than anything you will find in any gym. I've been a gym rat for 40+ years but I had developed bad habits and poor form. Alex was able to correct my mechanics and strengthen muscles I had stopped using do to my shoulder pain. As a Chiropractor, I would do anything to avoid surgery but I had run out of options. I was lucky to have a friend refer me to Alex and Squish gym and if you are reading this I highly recommend you stop living with your pain and call him right now!
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June 2023 by Sarah Lindsey
Squish has become like my second home. My friend who has been going there since it opened, had been recommending it for YEARS. And unfortunately I waited until I had a serious injury to get a consultation with Alex and join the Squish family. He is, without a doubt, the most knowledgeable trainer I have ever met. About a month after I started training, I was no longer feeling this chronic back pain that I have had since I was a child. I’ve worked with physical therapists, specialist and doctors to try to help but Alex was the only one able to make such a huge difference. This gym is truly a safe space where I step in knowing that I will be supported by not just the trainers but everyone there. They make amazing personalized programs and nutrition plans that are meant to get you to your goals in a sustainable and progressive way. This is the first time in my life that I have consistently gone to the gym, and it is something that I wish I joined earlier. Thank you so much Squish. You have changed my life and helped me feel happy and strong in my body again. I am forever grateful. ❤️
