Revolutions In Fitness

I had a chronic knee pain after riding my road bike over 40 miles plus… After one session with Curtis and PT bike fit, today for the first time I really experienced the joy of my bike so I send him an email;
«Hi Curtis,
Just done with 33 miles ride. It was the most comfortable and energetic ride I ever felt. Thanks to you made this painless and joyful ride possible for me.
I felt riding through clouds…»
I would recommend Curtis to anyone who needs and wants to make commitments and make a difference in riding a bicycle.
Watch him on you tube from his university of California presentation before contact him and be clear about what you really need…
Ride on…

I’ve been going to Revolutions in Fitness for bike fits for several years. I do ultra endurance cycling, so a good bike fit is crucial! I’ve always been extremely happy with the bike fits that I’ve had — the attention to detail, how it’s not just «cookie cutter» and rather the fitter figures out what will work best for your body and your riding needs.
I’ve also gone to Revolutions in Fitness for physical therapy this year. Jeanette has been an amazing therapist, really working hard to understand my unique needs and circumstances. She has worked to not just alleviate symptoms in the short term, but rather help me with the neuro-​muscular retraining that is necessary to correct the muscular skeletal imbalances that are causing the problems in the long term so that the problems won’t reappear.
I highly recommend Jeanette for any physical therapy needs that you may have, and Revolutions in Fitness in general for bike fitting — they truly are exceptional!

I would give them a 3 stars. I’ve used their service twice. Once in 2011 and once in 2013 both times for road bike fitting. Granted things are pricey, but I am ok with paying for a good service or a good product.
The first time when I went to the San Jose site (Curtis’ garage? It was fine) in 2011 Dan McDonough did my fitting, I had previously had knee pain, but didn’t know anything about bike fitting. The majority of my problem was q factor not wide enough. He spent a good amount of time, checked flexibility, made recommendations for exercises. Also included in the price was a revisit to make sure everything was ok. At the revisit Curtis was there, and he rechecked what Dan did. I had a positive five star experience.
The second time I used Dan, we went to his room/​office in Menlo Park, and this time around things were different. He seemed to be in more of a rush, did not check flexibility or anything before hand. He did of course use the retul system, and set the bike up to what he thought was best. Things seemed rushed, and the attention to detail in previous fitting wasn’t there.
The difference was this time for the same price you only get one session. For me, I think for bike fitting the second session is crucial to determine whether or not what they did was correct. There is always some art to the numbers that go into fitting, and the assumption that they make that they would get it right the first time without a re check is pretty wrong in my opinion.
Even the high end bike fitter that my club riding buddies use in San Francisco guarantee their fit and recheck to make sure everything is right. I feel like Revolutions should do the same.

I was totally underwhelmed with Curtis. My bike fitting appointment was one week ago and I still feel unchanged with how the session went. Since then I’ve talked with two separate folks who previously saw Curtis for a bike fit and they express the same opinion. Man I wish I had these conversations before. I only learned of Curtis because he made a bike fitting presentation at a local bike shop. The presentation included use of different fitting tools and computer systems (to which I got the basic fit. None of the other things he presented that night was used on me.) I know there have been 7 other very positive reviews and this review may stick out — but I want to share some of my experiences to other riders because personally I would not recommend this fitter.
For what Curtis charges I did not feel the experience was worth it. Bottom line.
First off, the session is held at his garage. Seriously if I am being charged $ 500 I do not want to meet at a person’s garage. It was dingy, unacceptable ventilation, poor lighting, even the clock was wrong. Had I known the actual time I would not have stayed that long (because he charges by time, not fit). He literally pulled out saddles from a pile on the floor next to his (dirty) mtb and other bikes hanging on the wall. Gross. He also kept additional saddles on what appears to be a wall shoe caddy. Totally tacky. The saddles should be displayed on the wall. But again, the session was not in a studio but a garage.
For what he charges I did not feel as though I gained any additional information on body mechanics, bike fitting, etc. I trust he has a knowledge base in fitting but I did not walk away learning much — that I was disappointed because that was one of things I was quite excited about for the fit. All I was asked was what my weekly mileage was. I was not asked about my biking/​cycling goals, how I wanted to be fitted, what sort of riding I enjoyed or looked to improve upon.
There is alot more I can say. Revolutions in Fitness does a great job marketing and advertising themselves but when it comes to delivering… I was underwhelmed. I was underwhelmed with the whole experience. I waited 2 months to have this appointment. All my biker friends were excited for me, many encouraged me to get a fit as some swore by fits. I walked out feeling empty and not really excited to ride and test out my new fit (micro changes really). It seems like Curtis is really stretched thin. I do not think he does a good job in seeing his clients out of his home garage. There is no waiting area and he seems anxious and nervous when he hears a customer drive up to his driveway. He just sort of cuts you at the end so there really is no smooth transition exiting the place. He excused himself once to «go to the bathroom» but it appeared as though he was munching on food when he came back. Seriously all these things are not very professional and take away from the experience.
One of the most disappointing things was what Curtis charged. Basically I felt he wanted to charge me a certain amount at the end of the day. Curtis was not able to get his credit card reader to work (and he was out of time, rushing me out) so I received a bill for $ 492. He charged for a saddle which I told him during the session I was not committed to. There were also 2 additional charges I had no idea where they came from. «soft tissue MOB» x 2 for $ 120; «therapeutic exercises» x 2 for $ 90. Really? You ask me to show you how I do a lunge and that’s charged as a therapeutic exercise? I emailed back and requested he take off the saddle. Another bill was sent (with saddle taken off) but instead of being charged for a general fit he charged me twice as much for a 2hour session… basically bumping up the price to the same $ 492 minus the saddle.
Look I have no problem paying $$ for something that is worthwhile. I have invested alot into my bike and other things related to bike gearing, components, accessories, gadgets, etc. What I do have a problem is being charged top dollars (Curtis charges more, to some much more, than the typical fitter) for an underwhelming experience and being left with a bad taste in my mouth that the most important thing to him was getting a certain dollar amount at the end of the day.

Curtis made it right in the end. I initially went here to get some training tips/​coaching. Somehow I ended up with a bike fitting. It’s not what I wanted (I guess I thought this was part of the precursor for training tips that I would get later on in the appointment) I didn’t see Curtis, I saw someone else. Through social media connections we met up. I had voiced my disappointment, and like a person true behind his firm, he made it right, saw me, and went through what I initially wanted in the first place… Coaching and tips. It went from possibly not using their services and trying someone else to, «yes, I would strongly consider his services now and in the future». Definitely stands behind his firm, and that’s appreciated. As an added aside, I saw him on a local ride, and he was giving tips freely to different cyclists along the trek. You have to give a little to get a result.

I first met Curtis in 2006 after a major knee injury after six+ months of working with another PT that was recommended by my orthopedist but that gave me no real results. Curtis was amazing. He is magic and has a rare intuition (honed by years of continuous training and exploration) about how the body works and where it’s out of whack. He put my knee back together, made the pain go away, and taught me how to move, stretch, strengthen, and align myself properly. Can’t say enough about his work and how different he is from every other PT I’ve ever encountered. I’ve also had him do complete bike fits on two bikes with the same pain-​free results.

Katie Kennedy PT triathlete extraordinare at RIF in Menlo Park is awesome and went above and beyond the call of duty to get me moving my neck again and continue with my exercise routine with better form and focus. THanks Katie — You rock!!! The whol office is very friendly and professional.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with several therapists at Revolution in Fitness and they have all been excellent. Having suffered various high-​impact sports and auto injuries (including being run over by a bus), I have seen multiple physical therapists over the years. RIF is special in several ways.
First, they are very intuitive at diagnosing the source of the problem and not just treating the symptoms – what may take months to tweak in a traditional PT office, they can spot in half an hour. Second, the appointments last a full hour. They do not focus on one area in question; they check out the entire body first and teach you how all the systems work together. Third, they are very hands-​on. While some PTs focus on patient education, RIF puts the physical back in physical therapy. And they treat you with the same care and attention as the world class athletes they service. Even though RIF was out of my insurance network and not fully covered, it was well worth the time and money spent, and the scenic drive up 280 to downtown Menlo Park. (They are at 633 Menlo Ave., in the Health Logic office.)
Thanks to a thorough bike fitting by Dan, McDonough I was able to complete a double-​century without the neck and knee pain that had previously held me back. I came to RIF wanting to cycle faster, but did not know how to get there. In seconds, my PT spotted that I was off balance in the saddle and that my front hip flexors lacked flexibility. He also discovered how tight the inner hamstrings were, another area previously neglected. And he taught me how to wake up sleepy muscles in my lower back to more optimally engage the core.
As I racked up miles, I realized how weak my ankles were. I purchased a pair of e-​soles through RIF for extra power in the pedal stroke. Mark McMahon in the Menlo office did magic with my badly pronated foot. In one appointment, he was able to adjust my ankle «system» so it stopped rolling inward with every step. And he loosened up chest tightness from a previous accident, which improved my breathing up steep hills. RIF stays ahead of the pack with adding different training modalities and will use every tool of the trade to get you to where you want to be. They do not tolerate you merely «pushing through the pain.» They will find out why it hurts, and they will partner with you to fix it. And you will leave with a smile, instead of a limp.

Revolutions in Fitness also has a Menlo Park office located at:
Menlo Park at Health Logic
633 Menlo Avenue Suite# 100, Menlo Park CA 94 025
Phone: (650) 260‑4743
This is a fantastic location for those of us who live in the mid-​Peninsula at locations north.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Belinda who is so incredibly knowledgeable, has great hands and is very thorough and Dan McDonough who knows everything there is to know about bike fit and positioning.
I’ve also worked with Curtis and Susan out of the San Jose office. What a fabulous team.
Anyway, you can’t go wrong here.

I’ve never had an injury that the folks at revolutions in fitness couldn’t fix. I’ve had absolutely amazing results, when other PT’s had given up on me, they were able to identify my problem and solve it. There are no short term solutions here to aches and pains, only life-​long answers. Whether it’s my back, hip, ankle, foot, any problem I have, they have a solution for. I’ll never go to another PT/​bike fitter again. PERIOD.
If you have a lingering injury or serious pain, you’ve found your answer.

Curtis is an amazing bike fitter. I used to have neck, wrists and back issues on my bike. After his adjustments, I was able to ride 300 miles on my first biking tour without problems. I would not go to anybody else for bike fitting. And I am planning on go to him for physical therapy, too.

I’ve been seeing Curtis for a couple years now, and he’s simply the best. I also had the opportunity to work with Susan Casto while training for my first Ironman last year. Susan took extra time with me and was the one who made my race possible, allowing me to continue to train through an IT band injury to successfully complete my race, faster than I had thought possible! You really can’t go wrong with anyone at Revolutions in Fitness. Curtis and his team are exceptional and cannot be matched anywhere else in the Bay Area. I really shouldn’t be telling you this or they’ll be so busy I won’t be able to get in!

I changed my bicycle and had severe knee pains whenever I rode. I tried various cleat positions to no avail. I finally decided to get myself fitted on my bicycle and contacted Revolutions in Fitness based on a recommendation from Palo Alto Bicycles. I met Dan McDonough for my bike fit in their Menlo Park facility. Dan is extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and thorough. He is a wonderful person to work with. His stretching exercises have been invaluable. I can’t say enough of the difference my bike fit has made to my ride. I have had no knee pains ever since. My average and climbing ability have improved. I cannot ask for more.
In gist, I highly recommend the services of Revolutions in Fitness.

Revolutions in Fitness is the most comprehensive, one stop place to go for my cycling needs! I am an amateur bike racer so I’ve got a lot going on. RIF has helped me tremendously in from rehabilitating my chronic back issues to fitting my bike (s), recommending components and providing structured training plans! They have really helped me get the most out of my cycling. It doesn’t matter whether you are racing crazy criteriums or riding your first century (comfortably) bike fit and mechanics are extremely important! AND they have a second location in Menlo Park now, which is easier for me being on the peninsula, at Revolutions in Fitness @ Health Logic Chiropractic
633 Menlo Avenue, Ste. 100 Menlo Park. Curtis is the principle person but he has awesome people that work as a team — Susan, Dan. The Menlo Park facility also uses the ReTul system for bike fitting so it’s looking pretty «state of the art»! I owe much of my fun and enthusiasm for cycling/​racing to the folks at RIF because they have taken care of my body so well!

I met Curtis at a training camp when I was with the Garmin Slipstream pro cycling team. I quickly realized he was a wealth of knowledge and his hands worked an unprecedented magic. I came to discover Curtis is more than just a physical therapist, he is truly a healer with an uncanny sense for connecting with the human body.
When I was hit by a car in 2009, Curtis was the first person I went to. I had shattered my knee cap and my professional cycling career was in jeopardy. Curtis was dedicated to seeing me race my bike again. He gave me confidence when I was down and he helped me progress physically and mentally quicker than I could have ever done on my own.
One year to the day of my accident I started the Amgen Tour of California. I literally could not have done this without the help of Curtis. He was the cornerstone my recovery and rehab team and will continue to be a great friend. I owe him my career.

I started seeing Curtis back in 2008 for a simple bike fit, and he’s turned into my go to guy every time I’m out of whack. He has a deep understanding of how the body works, and he aims to fix the underlying issues behind a problem, not just the problem itself.
I also really enjoy Susan at Revolutions in Fitness as well. She takes her time to really figure out problems and what’s causing them.
What I really like is that they don’t just send you packing when you’re done. They make sure to give you exercises to do on your own so you can continue to strengthen yourself.