Live Oak Strength - Emeryville, California

Daniel A.

If you are searching for real strength results with no filler, Live Oak Strength is truly a gem. I am a performance trainer for a living and I can say whole heartily that the science they preach is the best when it comes to building muscle and overall strength. Its different but it works. Owen and Owen are awesome and really kind people with real depth that actually train hard themselves.

David F.

I began working out at Live Oak Strength a little over a year ago. Since then, I’ve actually seen the shape of my body change as I dramatically increased muscle mass pretty much everywhere. And all this was accomplished with just two 1/2 hour sessions per week. At 75, I’m pretty sure I’m in the best shape of my life! Can’t recommend them more highly - start changing your life today!

Lea C.

Live Oak for Life!! This team has completely changed how I think about exercise and training. The focus on working in a smarter, harder, and more focused way has transformed my approach and made workouts more effective and sustainable. Incredible trainers and a great environment.

Rachel A.

I've now been working out here 7 months, and I can't imagine my life without it! Truly a life-changing gym experience. Every minute I spend here makes me feel stronger and more confident - a gift to my present and future self. Owen has fostered such a wonderful, inclusive environment - everyone is welcome, and there's no sales pressure. Try it out!

Sonya M.

Live Oak Resistance Gym has a truly revolutionary approach to strength training. I loved the focused support from a coach and the emphasis on slow, smooth movements. What stood out the most was the emphasis on training not just the body, but also the mind. That approach helped me reach new levels of focus, both in and out of the gym. I left feeling stronger, more present, and more in tune with my own resilience. I’m looking forward to coming back and continuing to grow with their support!

Jordon J.

I had an excellent experience at Live Oak Strength. The staff are down to earth, knowledgeable and bring a ton of respect to the practice of high-intensity training. I felt very attended to, encouraged and welcome.

The machines are impressive. Because they are so well designed, and the coaches dial them in so carefully, it allowed me to go to full muscle failure without the risk of injury. From there, with all factors dialed in, it allowed me to focus on the mind-over-matter practice of staying with the discomfort of muscle failure -- this is where the gains are made, and why this workout is so efficient and swift.

I could feel the cardio of this workout, my body was grasping for water even though I was barely breaking a sweat. It was very interesting, and the next day I can feel my muscles in recovery and it makes me happy to know I gave it my all.

Eric M.

Coming from a personal training and yoga background myself, I have been hugely impressed with the philosophy of this strength training gym and their staff. Highly trained, motivated and attuned to my particular needs, I have never come across such a powerful practice. "Failure is Success" is one of their slogans that flips conventional wisdom on it's head and asks you to be more mindful as to our deeper motivations for exercise.

Following their precise guidelines, I could imagine it being close to impossible to injure yourself. Thanks to the close one-to-one attention you get with posture, technique and weight selection.

I've never felt stronger and what's fascinating is I never get too sore after working out. You can put a lot into those 25 minutes and what comes out is exponential.

Another saying they have is "The rep is not the goal". Flipping conventional thought again, which I love. It's not how many reps you get - but it's the quality and persistence you give to only a few reps done at much higher weight and super slow tempo. Tension under load is the name of the game.

I often feel like a Jedi with total mind control, which the trainers happily facilitate. I also love that there are no mirrors. Although we are working the physical, there is so much emphasis placed on what's happening internally. Love this!

I could go on and on - but you must try it for yourself. If you are interested in getting inherently strong in mind and body so your body ages with grace then this is for you.

Adam B.

I am beyond grateful for training with Owen, and the experience of training at Live Oak Strength. This revolutionary philosophy of “Resistance Dojo” is transforming my body and mind in all ways positive— As a result of this work I am in the best health of my life, body, mind, and spirit.

This method is will rapidly transform you physically into a Lion. It Works.