Anchored Strength & Conditioning

I gave this place a visit after I was notified by my gym, catalyst athletics, will be closing.
Steve was present during my initial visit and provided me a thorough introduction of the gym and its philosophy, which simple to say is getting everyone not only strong, but also healthy.
The level of attention that Steve had on me was nothing like I’ve had in catalyst. He made more pointers on my lifts in a day then catalyst would do in three months. Don’t get me wrong, catalyst is comparably a great gym, but just provides more focus on their elite lifters. I actually loved catalyst untill I gave this place a visit.
I strongly feel like Steve not only is caring, but also knows his stuff rock solid and I can’t say anything different for Atsushi, who is an olympic level athlete.
Furtherly, these guys are young and eager, lacking the usual «I’ve seen enough in life where I don’t care about anything no more» attitude.
Great gym!

The owner of this place is legit. As a fellow Coach I seeked advice on how to open a gym and any tips he may have and Steven was very open and honest with me. Any Coach of a gym who is willing to help another Coach trying to do the same thing is a five star coach in my book. It shows that they have done so much in the industry to the point that they understand that it does take a lot of help to get to where you want to be. He was more than willing to give me any type of advice he could give and as a result I’ve found success.
His gym has grown a lot and that goes to show how much his membership base believes in their program. Definitely give this place a shot, you won’t be disappointed.

Best gym I’ve ever been too. Steve and Athsushi are very attentive and will get the best out of you whether you are a novice or gym rat. Very positive atmosphere with all egos left at the door. Great balanced workouts which are very addictive. Yoga on Thursdays which is great for the soul. Life changing stuff going on here

Ok ok, it’s about time I review this place.
This gym is special.
Steve and Atsushi are running a gym that brings personalizing coaching to a whole new level. During my time so far, I have seen members who have little to no experience on Olympic lifts cleans and snatch moderate weight with solid technique. The members seem to get stronger and stronger every week. I credit that to the coaches.
What I love about this place is that they actually care about your well-​being. When you have a nagging injury or physical limitation, they don’t just tell you to take it easy. They try to figure out the problem and how to fix it. They’ll work with you on how you can rehab, all while your strength is not compromised. Many of the members at Anchored have joined with a pre-​existing injury and they’ve been able to overcome it due to Steve and Atsushi’s knowledge and programming.
Simply put, Anchored really has an effective approach to strength training that is accessible to anyone of all ages and skill level. The cherry on top is that the community is truly one of a kind. Everyone is very inviting and encouraging and it really has that «family» environment.
Pretty much, I love it. =D

I was debating whether or not to give this place a one star review so I can keep Anchored Strength and Conditioning to myself, but when a gym is this good, the world’s gotta know.
I came to ASC with some knee issues after my PT said to lay off running and lifting. I had heard from my Crossfit coaches that Steve Kpa, head coach of ASC, was a walking rehabilitation encyclopedia. In 6 months, he not only had me squatting pain free, but I added 70 pounds to my squat!
Steve is a super knowledgeable and driven coach. A little crazy, probably. Masochist, maybe just a touch. But you need to have that type of passion to be able to create a space like ASC.
The atmosphere is inviting and everyone’s there to cheer you on whether you’re training to be an elite or you just want to work out to be able to have that extra slice of pizza.

I am very new to the weight training life. I was told by a good friend to try Anchored Strength and Conditioning. After a few months of procrastinating I finally went in to see Steve back in April. I must say I wish I would have started sooner! This place is awesome and the coaching is top notch! Since April they have expanded the gym to double its space and added Atsushi as a coach. I am almost 45 years old and have never been stronger! I highly recommend Anchored Strength and Conditioning to anyone interested in feeling better and stronger!

I came to ASC after being away from the gym for a while caring for my mother that died. I walked into the gym and was immediately welcomed and made part of the family.
I had an assessment to find out where I needed to start and a program was individually developed for me. Things were scaled for my abilities. I have never felt like I couldn’t keep up with others just encouraged to do my best. There is a great community of encouragement.
This is a great place if you want to build strength and technique for weightlifting or to supplement Crossfit.
Love my ASC family.

I was at a Crossfit box close to 1.5 years before finding Anchored Strength & Conditioning. After injuring my shoulder multiple times and finally being fed up with my embarrassing over-​head squat, I was in search of someone that could help me improve my shoulder mobility and in the process also help me improve my over-​head squat. After a search, I found Steve Kpa, who I had met when he used to be a coach at my Crossfit box. Even though I only attended a few classes that he coached, I knew he was extremely knowledgeable and thus I paid him a visit. My original plan was to supplement my Crossfit régime with training with Steve.
Fast forward 5 months later and I’m only working out at Anchored Strength & Conditioning now. While I love all the people at my Crossfit box, ultimately I decided that working with Steve would help me reach my goals. While fixing my shoulder mobility issues is an on-​going process, it has significantly improved. Like Steve loves to say, «Trust the process». My over-​head squat 1 rep max has gone up by 80 pounds (~35 kg) and not only did I do my first muscle-​up, but I was able to string 6 together! I’m not only enjoying the results but also enjoying the process.
While Steve has a lot of attributes that make him a great coach, I will single out a few:
1) Steve is able to work efficiently with people of very different physical levels. He can either help you with the small details (he notices the smallest shifts in weight that affect lifts) to improve your already good Olympic lifts or he can provide the right guidance to someone who has never worked out in a gym before. He’s completely comfortable working with anyone at those extremes and in between.
2) Part of the reason he can work with so many different people is because he’s very good at assessing a person’s strength, weaknesses, limitations and then altering a program for that person. Not only can he assess a person, but he’s always very good at being able to communicate what he sees to someone.
The community at Anchored Strength & Conditioning is fantastic. Everyone is supportive of each other and the gym is devoid of any ego. I recently had my wife join as well.
I’m really happy at this gym. Even though I’m approaching 40, I can honestly say that I’ve never been stronger than I am right now at this moment. I also don’t think my shoulders have ever felt so good either.

This place is awesome! My husband brought me here and though I am a member of another gym this place is on a totally different level. Steve the owner, will coach you and get you stronger. He is very patient and knowledgeable no matter your level of experience or age. I recommend Anchored Strength to anyone who wants to get stronger, healthier and more confident!

This is as much a review of Anchored Strength & Conditioning as it is for Steve Kpa, the co-​owner and head coach. I joined this gym three months ago after giving up on my 2 year membership with 24-​hour fitness. I’m a badminton player but have never really learned how to lift properly — learning compound and olympic-​style lifting was my main goal here. I did a trial session with Steve and shortly thereafter joined as a full-​time member. The turning point? When I felt a slight shift in my weight as I was squatting but hoped Steve wouldn’t call me out on it (he did). I thought it was something that only I could feel but was impressed by Steve’s awareness and ability to see it instantly.
Becoming consistent with something is always tough, but once you get in the groove you’ll never want to stop. I work 80+ hour weeks but still feel motivated to come on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7am to lift with the Morning Crew. In only three months, I’ve improved/​learned proper form for back squats, front squats, deadlifts, bench press, and overhead squats. Now we’re starting to incorporate some snatches. My shoulder has always been very stiff, and still is, but Steve has personalized my training to help me with an old shoulder injury. My shoulder mobility has improved and stability has improved drastically (particularly with the overhead squats). We could talk numbers and how much I’ve improved but I don’t think that tells the whole story. I think it’s more important to build the right foundation for a lifetime of lifting and health.
Unfortunately I’m moving out to SF soon and will really miss this gym. As I was weighing the pros and cons to moving to SF, this gym had a much larger influence on my decision-​making process than I would have anticipated. If only we could clone Steve and his gym and spread it all over the Bay Area…
As my last words here, I strongly encourage you to give this gym a try. It really is a welcoming community and Steve is fantastic about introducing all of his members to each other. It becomes that much more fun and motivating to work out with a group of people than to go to 24-​hour fitness by yourself — I guarantee it. FWIW, this is my first five star review on Unilocal

With having played competitive sports my entire athletic career and doing crossfit for over 2 years. The amount of coaches I have had the pleasure of working with has been numerous, but I can honestly say that not one of them has given me the amount of individual attention, focus, wisdom and most importantly instant results with my training! Steve has elevated my fitness goals and expectations by his personalized strength and gymnastics programming. I was recommended by a few colleagues of mine that have nothing but good things to say about Steve and Anchor Strength and Conditioning. After spending some time at his gym I am preaching the same good grace and recommendations to all my friends and colleagues. If my Twitter and IG handle isn’t «XIANGUTI», you will be not disappointed by giving this gym a try. Plus they got a punch card method for non-​members if you just want to drop in! You definitely can’t beat that!

It’s been a little over a year that I have been at Anchored Strength & Conditioning, surprisingly, I am still at this gym and going strong. I can’t imagine going anywhere else for strength training. I actually look forward to the gym and getting a good workout session. Before, I would dread going to the gym, making all the excuses «not» to go. Throughout my time at this gym, I have learned so much about myself and my abilities. I am not that «no» person that I used to be. I started doing instead of doubting. I started to embrace the strength I never knew I had in me. I started out being a princess who complained about the weights being heavy. I was wishy washy. I wanted to be fit but yet didn’t want to put the work and effort in. I was the epitome of a «skinny fat» girl. I was slim but had some flubber. No matter how much cardio I did, I couldn’t get the tightness and tone appearance. After a year of being at ASC, I can see a drastic change in my fitness performance and appearance. Steve, the head coach did more than helped me achieved strength. He helped me straighten out my fitness lifestyle. He helped me form a diet plan that actually worked! not like the fad diets out there. I am proud to be a member of this gym. Words cannot express my gratitude towards Steve.

I love this gym! I had never lifted weights before coming here, and Steve was great at teaching me proper technique and modifying the workouts for to fit my ability. I was a little intimidated by how strong and experienced some of the other gym members were, but everyone is supper friendly and made me feel part of the team!

I was looking for a gym by my work in milpitas that focused on tried and true weightlifting methods. I didnt want to get injured doing crossfit or trying the latest fad. I am SO glad i found anchored.
Steve, the trainer here, is always high energy and excited to help me train. It wakes me up after a long day at the office. This gym has a real family atmosphere — everyone helps each other out and pushes each other to greater heights.
I’ve even convinced my girlfriend to come join me for the last few months and despite the fact that she’s never lifted a weight in her life and was intimidated by the prospect, she’s now a regular. The results have been fantastic for us both and I couldn’t be happier.
Thanks Steve.

I began my fitness journey with Steve when we both worked at 24 Hour Fitness together. Steve has always been a wealth of knowledge when it came to fitness programs and dieting. He is so well versed in both, guaranteed after I had trained with him for a 2 – 3 months time span I was seeing amazing results.
Steve teaches proper positioning, handling and will adjust workouts to help you gain proper form and in turn will give you the strength to meet your PR’s.
The gym itself, I personally think is great. When I’ve gone, the class size has never been more than 7 people. Even with this many people working out, Steve is able to oversee, help make any adjustments (positioning, suggestions), and cheer you on. The atomsphere is always welcoming and everyone is extremely friendly.
I highly recommend Anchored SC to anyone and everyone who wants to reach their fitness goals.

If you need physical guidance, rehabilitation, nutrition advice, or just a no frills, welcoming environment to move some weight… Anchored Strength and Conditioning has it all.
I’ve been more bumped and bruised during my day than I’d care to expand on, but Steve has meticulously worked with my limitations to cater a regiment to me specifically. No getting lost in a WOD here. Just high quality training done so with care and attention.
I’m still making progress and am far from my long-​term goals, but my few months with the owner Steve thus far have me on the right track. Hit my muscle-​up again!

I started training with Steve a few months ago. Before Anchored, I was at a regular gym with a personal trainer twice a week. I joined this gym due to the other one closing and my boyfriend recommended that I give this place a shot.
I’m glad I took his advice! Steve teaches proper positioning (which I didn’t learn too much before) and handling. Since I am more on the beginner’s side of lifting, he tweaks the workouts and recommends different things to my ability and has me work on things I’m struggling in. I definitely feel so much stronger! He also goes over nutrition and what is needed to support your body. In addition, there are other helpers who check in to make sure your workout is going okay.
As for the environment, this is my first time at this type of smaller gym, but I really enjoy how other folks push and motivate you to do better.

The name of the gym says it all. If you want strength and conditioning, you will definitely get it here. At first glimpse it doesn’t look like there’s a lot of equipment like you’re typical gyms with a bunch of benches and machines. What you will soon realize is that you don’t need all those fancy machines to get a full body workout. You that right exercises that will build strength and condition your body.
As for the equipment, there’s rings, bars, ropes to climb, kettle bells, dumbells, barbells, racks, boxes, weight belts (for pullups/​dips), and some rowing machines. Trust me, you will make plenty use of the equipment and those weight machines at the gym will never look the same.
Steve is a great personal trainer that will tailor the workout for you. If you have injuries, he can work to help you recover from them. Steve is also great at knowing how to perform the exercises and will make sure that you’re doing it correctly. Also, with a small gym, you get this kind of personal attention that will get you in the shape you want. He’ll also help out with diet, because its just as important as exercise.
The gym itself has a positive energy with Steve and the members motivating each other. For a little challenge, you can see stats on how others members are doing with the workouts and try to beat them. To see what they’re up to, you can also follow them on instagram @anchoredsc or facebook

This is your one stop coach that will change your life in a good way. He’s definitely changed mine and for the better. And yes, its possible to be fit, healthy, and a Unilocaler. You’ve already Unilocaled for local gyms, come in and give it a shot. Prices are very reasonable compared to other crossfit gyms. You won’t be sorry. Maybe just a little sore.

Steve is probably the most intuitive trainer that I know. He really breaks things down and applies every movement even from the start of the warm ups. He will take your weaknesses and work with you to make them stronger and make your strengths even stronger. If you want the real deal look no further! His technique and power is pretty amazing and he really wants his clients to better themselves. Regarding his diet regiment he will really break it nutrition scientifically. Awesome gym awesome ppls!

If you want to train somewhere that is tailored to you as an individual, look no farther!
The best part of going to a privately owned gym is that you get one on one time. Steve is willing to work with you to develop meal plans and strength training sessions that will get you to where you want. He’s not there to hold your hand ²⁴⁄₇ or curse you out. If you’re looking for a positive, actual lifestyle change, you’ll find it here. But if you just want to hit the weights or cardio machines, this isn’t the right place.
And even though it’s a small business, they’re open six days a week! Woohoo!