MichRoFit

Miche is a fantastic personal trainer, and a fun guy. I started training with him a year ago, and it’s one of the best decisions I ever made. He is highly knowledgeable about all things fitness, and knows when to push you and when to back off. I never thought I’d last a year, yet here I am, still going strong. Thank you, Miche!

Miche is not just a trainer, but also a coach. He will customize the training experience to your needs. No matter what your fitness goals are, Miche will make sure you get there.

My wife and I have been working out with Miche for a year now. We both consider this one of the best decision we made last year. My wife competes in ballroom dancing. Miche helped her to improve both strength and endurance, which in turn improves her performance in competitions immensely. I’m in much better shape myself. Spending most of my day in front of computers, I very much look forward to our weekly training session. Personality wise, Miche is very easy going, and fun to hang out with. We definitely recommend Miche to those who’re looking for personal trainer. BTW, he also run a small group workout session on every Saturday morning.

It’s been (gulp) almost two years now since I’ve been working out with Miche, and I hope he will help keep me in shape for at least another twenty.
I’ve been through about half a dozen trainers of the years, and have never worked with anyone as reliable, professional, knowledgeable, and personable as Miche. Although he was a world-​class athlete, he never makes the mistake of coasting on his credentials or assuming that his own athletic prowess automatically qualifies him to train us lesser mortals. He really devotes himself to his job, not just by staying on top of the fitness literature and trying out new techniques and equipment, but by trying to tailor his approach to each individual client’s needs. (I know this because my own needs have evolved a lot over time — beginning with my pregnancy and post-​partum «hiatus» two years ago — and Miche has always been incredibly accommodating and helpful in getting me back on track.)
He is remarkably inventive in finding new ways to use the same old (very basic) set of equipment in my garage, and has a great «sixth sense» for just how far to push me, so that I exert that last bit of effort but don’t inadvertently strain certain muscles that are prone to injury. (Although I occasionally get stiff necks, I get them less frequently now because of the care he takes not to risk injury.) He is also just an all-​around nice guy whose friendly, upbeat manner makes even the toughest workouts seem (relatively) painless.
In short, after my uneven experiences with prior trainers, I still count my lucky stars that I finally found my way to Miche!

Miche and Rowe have a very unique training practice. I participate in 1:1 personal training sessions with Miche and join the circuit training groups. Miche has really pushed me beyond what I thought I am capable of. As a result I have seen great improvements in my skiing ability and tennis game. I am able to ski any terrain and even have attempted to jump a few cornices off the top of Kirkwood. Also, the circuit training sessions have been fun for me. I work out with various people of all abilities and Miche and Rowe make the sessions different every time that I never get bored. MichRoFit is the best training team I have ever been with! Keep going guys!

I hate exercising and I love to eat. What’s a girl to do? get a personal trainer!
Miche keeps it interesting week after week with various different exercises tailored to your needs. My weekly hour of «torture» is not only rewarding, but also yields results.
I’m usually a 6 second quitter so I have waited 4 months before writing this review. As of now, I’m still steaming ahead. Since May, I have noticed substantial growth in muscle tone and strength. Sure I haven’t lost as much weight as I wanted to, but with Miche kicking my butt every week I’m sure I’ll get there soon.
Miche also makes me keep a food journal so that I can be more aware of what I stuff into my mouth. He is very knowledgeable and provides great tips on ways to change your lifestyle.
Other than personal sessions, Miche also has «circuit» classes on MWS. These circuits consists of about 7 people and it’s great to work out with others who have similiar goals and aspirations. The group dynamic is fun and encouraging. Once in awhile, as a bonus, Miche and Rowe’s adorable twins will make an appearance.
Many patrons have been with Miche for 4 or 5 years — their dedication is proof that MichRoFit is consistently challenging and worthwhile. I highly recommend MichRoFit to anyone who’s looking for a challenge while keeping it interesting and fun or simply to stay fit so you can devour more delicious goodness!

Now that I’ve clicked 5 stars, the burden is on me to prove my case. First, let me start by disclosing that I’m part of that diverse group of circuit trainers. I fall into the grandmother category. A grandmother who thinks she’s much younger and has many more productive years ahead and I’d better not blow it!
I met Miche through Rowe at a time when I had reverted to do-​it-​yourself training with not-​so-​great results. My good friend and former trainer had retired, and I just didn’t trust most of the so-​called trainers in the gym.
I signed up for a Saturday Circuit series. This is what I learned: Miche is smart, engaging, professional and committed to giving his clients their best workout on any given day. It doesn’t matter if you’re a semi-​delusional grandma like me, or a talented athlete in your prime, he will see to it that you are challenged to capacity. The end result leaves you feeling really good … yes, a little sore and maybe tired … but no question about that euphoric feeling at the end of the workout.
Euphoria leads to commitment — at least it did on my part — and got me into a second circuit class. With a little encouragement from Rowe, I started running. (Gasp, can it be???) Many friends and both ex-​husbands would be shocked to hear that I’m training for a 10K this year!!!
If you’ve made it this far down in the review, maybe you’re already thinking about personal training, or trying one of the circuit training classes. Consider this a recommendation.

It was destiny. I was working out with another trainer at a gym-​not-​to-​be-​named who stood me up one morning. As fate would have it, Miche was free and offered to work me out, and I never turned back (sorry other trainer!) That was seven years ago, and I have been with him ever since.
After working out with Miche for a few months, his partner Rowe convinced me to start attending their Circuit classes. Although intimidated at first, I quickly fell in love with the the classes — everyone can go at their own pace, everyone gets personal attention, and it’s always something new and different, and most importantly — fun! There is just something about Miche and Rowe — they are so warm and professional, positive and encouraging, and they know how to push you just the right amount. I was hooked, and went to all three classes every week (which meant some early mornings — and I am not a morning person!) And the people in the classes are wonderful and of all ages — from teenagers to grandparents — it’s a very welcoming fitness family.
There’s also the fact that I am recreationally-​challenged — I never played sports, and I don’t even know how to ride bike (don’t mock me — I’m working on it) — but Miche and Rowe got me to the point where I was actually able to complete at 10K — definitely a big deal for me! The fact that they had boundless faith in me — even when I doubted myself and so wanted to give up — made all of the difference in the world to my success.
Sadly, my current work schedule prevents me from attending Circuit classes during the week, but instead I now wake up at 5am twice a week to drive all the way down to Mountain View to work out with Miche at his private gym at 6am (did I mention that I am not a morning person?), and I still attend the Saturday Circuit classes. I look forward to every single minute working out with Miche and Rowe — it’s my fun-​time!
I definitely recommend MichRoFit for all your fitness needs — whether it’s one-​on-​one sessions (Miche also works out couples) at their private gym or at your house, or Circuit classes (a terrific way to get outside, make some new friends, and get a great workout), you won’t be sorry.

I started working out with Miche (One half of MichRoFit) around a year back. Not only have I stared working out more often (4 – 5 times a week now) but I take a lot more interest in all things fitness-​related — diet, supplements, other forms of exercise etc.
Miche used be a top notch decathelete in Sweden. I believe his overall scores were better than a quite a few scores at this years Olympics.
What I really like is that I can train with him, 1:1, at his private gym and he knows my strengths, weaknesses and general goals. Not to mention that we’re gotten friendly over the past year or so and if it wasn’t for our conflicting scedules we would probably hang out a lot more outside of training.
All-​in-​all, a highly recommended, knowledgeable, humble and hard working team (Miche and his wife Rowe — hence the name MichRoFit I’m assuming).

Pop quiz! I’m going to get back to working out. (No, really, I am.) (Stop snickering, will you?) Should I:
(A) Attempt to kick my own ass at the gym multiple times each week;
(B) Trust my health to one of the overweight, underage «trainers» employed by said gym;
© Put my fitness in the hands of a certified personal trainer and champion decathlete who is built like a nordic deity and simply radiates health?
In truth, I first chose (A). It was, um, a poor choice. I then came to my senses and chose ©. I have chosen wisely. Miche (say MEE-​kay) Hoffer of MichRoFit is an amazing trainer: experienced, smart, and truly interested in helping you safely achieve your own personal best.
I’m not sure whether Miche’s greatest asset is his extensive knowledge — what would you expect from a professional athlete whose career revolved around cross-​training? — or his quiet but firm motivation. His positive attitude is infectious, his demeanor is relaxed and fun, and yet I never forget that I’m working out with a highly trained professional, not a buddy. In fact, the workouts are so enjoyable it’s almost (but not quite) a surprise when I’m so deliciously sore the next day. And it’s great to be getting good solid coaching on such basic exercises as squats, cleans and presses — not swept away in whatever the fitness trend du jour is.
I work out with Miche at their small but efficient private gym, but he does travel to clients’ homes and other sites, and he and his partner Rowe Hoffer also lead group classes. I haven’t worked out with Rowe — with a background in volleyball and kickboxing, she’s more oriented toward female «weekend warriors.»
After about four weeks, I definitely feel and see results; and most telling, my overall energy and mood have improved and I really look forward to working out with Miche each week. Whether you’re training for a specific sport or just for general fitness, if you’re stuck with something resembling (A) or (B) above, cut your losses and call Miche today.