Impact Fitness Oakland

Tina 4 weeks ago

As a 39-year-old woman, I’ve struggled to find male coaches who are supportive, actually listen, and don’t come across as arrogant or intimidating. Working with Coach Liam has been a completely different experience. He took the time to understand my lifestyle, goals, limitations, and created a training program that felt personalized to me. He keeps the workouts fun, changes things up so they never get boring, and genuinely cares about my progress. I’ve gotten stronger, more confident, and actually enjoy working out again. If you’re looking for a personal trainer in Oakland who is knowledgeable, respectful, and invested in your success, I highly recommend Coach Liam & Impact Fitness!

Alyson Kaneshiro 3 weeks ago

Personal training with Liam at Impact Fitness was exactly what I needed after taking time off to heal from a back injury. As an educator, I really appreciate how Liam applies strong teaching and coaching principles to make adjustments on the spot and share the research based reasoning to inform the why behind his recommendations. Liam knows his stuff, keeps things interesting, and actually cares about your progress. Ed’s group classes are just as good; great programming, brilliant energy, and he makes everyone feel included regardless of their level. The community here is what keeps me coming back though. Diverse, welcoming, and full of people who actually support each other. Highly recommend!

Jessica Tung 10 months ago

I have been training with Liam and Impact Fitness Oakland for the past 3+ years, and I am so grateful to Liam for his outstanding, supportive, patient, and nuanced expertise. He is the best personal trainer I have ever worked with, bar none. Prior to working with Liam, I lifted weights on and off for about a decade, but struggled with consistency and to make any real progress. Thanks to Liam's focus on functional strength, injury prevention, and proper form, I am the strongest I have ever been. I think one way that Liam truly stands above the rest is his ability to easily pivot to another variation/option of exercise if something isn't working in your body (if something is causing pain or is activating the wrong muscle groups outside of the targets etc) - he has such a strong foundation of knowledge that he is able to seamlessly make adjustments or switch to an alternative. He truly does put the "personal" in personal training. Thanks to our hard work together, I have been able to deadlift and bb hip thrust nearly 1.5x my body weight, and continue forward on a progressive strength building program - all without a single injury. Both Liam and Ed are super nice and passionate about what they do. The facility is clean, well appointed, and lovingly maintained. I look forward to many more years of training here!

HAYOVEL YISRAEL a month ago

I’ve been training with Impact Fitness for over 5 years, even before they opened the Oakland studio. What keeps me coming back is that it’s more than a gym. It’s a lifestyle built around intentional weight training, consistency, and becoming the best version of yourself.Over the years, I’ve participated in both personal training and group classes, and each has been excellent. Personal training provided individualized support and accountability, while group classes offered a strong sense of community, motivation, and energy. Liam and Ed genuinely care about your progress and take the time to help you reach your goals. The workouts are purposeful, the coaching is excellent, and the environment is welcoming and supportive regardless of where you are in your fitness journey. Impact Fitness has helped me build strength, confidence, discipline, and healthy habits that extend into everyday life. The community feels like family, and being surrounded by people who encourage one another to grow makes all the difference.If you’re looking for a place that will help you transform both physically and mentally, I highly recommend Impact Fitness.Five years later, I’m still showing up. I think that says it all.

Grc 3 months ago

Liam is an exceptional personal trainer who’s been key to me and my partner’s mountaineering success. In 2021-2022, he trained me for Mt. Vinson and Denali, building my strength to haul a heavy backpack and sled—starting from scratch on fitness, diet, and recovery. With his guidance, I summited both mountains, stronger and smarter about my health. Fast forward to 2025, I trained with Liam again for an Everest summit attempt. This time, 5 days a week, he took my foundation to the next level—chin-ups went from a struggle to 2-3 full reps, and I’m deadlifting 1.5x my body weight, a huge win. Liam’s expertise on form and pacing keeps me injury-free while lifting heavier. He’s always aware of what I can handle, pushing me just right. Thanks to him, I’m heading to Everest confident in my strength. Highly recommend Liam to anyone serious about leveling up! 💯⬆️ 2025 edit: My partner and I successfully summited Everest on May 21, 2025!