Miche Hoffer has been my personal trainer for the past 6 months. I was referred to Miche by my husband, a client of Miche for 2 years, who thinks very highly of Miche's levelheaded approach to health and fitness. Miche's been helping me with my work out AND diet. Suffice it to say that since working with Miche, I have lost 10 pounds, my cholesterol level has come down 29 points, and my cholesterol HDL ratio has gone down from very high to low. I think the secret to Miche's success is his ability to listen, a rarity these days, and adjust his program to his client's specific needs.
- Mozdeh, Los Altos

Michrofit circuits are both excellent and fun. I really feel the difference if I attend regularly. They keep me strong and fit so I am energized all day and can achieve much more in my work and leisure activities. Miche is extremely personable and good at what he does and Rowe runs the business with 100% efficiency. Attending Michrofit circuits regularly is an excellent way to ensure I keep fit even when my workload is so high that it is difficult to find time for other regular daily exercise. The small group size enables Miche to give everyone individual attention and to personally tailor the workout for each person. The exercises can be as easy or difficult as each person prefers so everyone can progress at the rate that is right for them. Sharing the session with a small number of other clients keeps the cost down and makes the sessions extremely good value for money. In addition, the presence of several other clients in the same session makes for an enjoyable social experience and I have made several good friends and useful contacts there. I have been attending Michrofit circuits for over 7 years now and have every intention of continuing until I, Miche and Rowe are all toted off to retirement homes in wheelchairs. Naturally that will be much later than for the average person because we are all so fit!
- Gillian, Palo Alto

I've been training with Miche for 3 years. Without a doubt, he is the absolute best I've ever experienced and I have worked with other personal trainers. No matter what your goals may be, you can trust that you are in capable, conscientious and knowledgeable hands. When I first started training with Miche, I could no longer run because of knee issues. As a result of training with Miche, I lost some weight, gained tone and strength and now am able to run pain free. In fact, I completed my first sprint triathlon and half-marathon since beginning my training and I owe that to Miche's expertise and support. I'm not obsessive, just want to have a lifestyle of fitness and have fun while I'm doing it. If you want someone who can professionally guide you toward making good choices about how to achieve your personal best and stay motivated in the process, make some other sacrifices with your money and invest in some training right now. Training with Miche either at his gym at his home, your home or other site means a creative workout that will push and challenge, but not overwhelm you. Sure, you could join a gym for cheaper but I can predict you won't stick with it nor get the benefit you would training one on one with Miche. Believe me, I've tried that too! And, to top it off, he is a genuine, caring and thoughtful person. He's got good business sense, is trustworthy and always professional. What more could you ask for?
- Joanne S

I started circuit training class with Miche on the recommendation of a good friend who likes to work out outdoors, as I do. I am a middle-aged woman who's done gym workouts and personal training, and regularly hike, walk and swim. I have a couple of old injuries which Miche brilliantly works around. I always get a good work-out, which is challenging and fun. I have never felt completely confident and safe in the hands of trainer until Miche. It doesn't hurt that he's also smart, self-effacing and funny. All this from a former Olympic decathlete! Rowe, his wife and business partner, knows her way around a gym, too. She sometimes assists with the classes, illustrating exercises, and showing people how to modify to fit their needs/injuries/abilities. The circuit classes and personal training sessions are a BARGAIN for the quality and level of instruction offered. Just do it!
- Janet F

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!
-Generosa L

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!
- Alison M (Palo Alto)

MichRoFit! What an awesome hubby and wife team. They are both fitness fanatics and it shows in their enthusiasm and dedication. They transfer this into their Circuit sessions. Miche designs the workouts and Rowe runs the back office in addition to participating at the trainings. They are an inspiration to those in the class.

I love to be outside and have never wanted to be stuck in a gym for hours each week.
Miche's Circuit sessions are all done outside, which for me makes the session that much more enjoyable.

I have seen huge improvement in my cardio and strength. Now I'm a MichRoFit fanatic!!!
- Holly L.

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 *** at the gym multiple times each week;
(B) Trust my health to one of the overweight, underage "trainers" employed by said gym;
(C) 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 (C). 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.
- John B., Palo Alto, CA (Yelp Online Review, Five Star Rating)

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 schedules 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).
- Gaurav R., Mountain View, CA (Yelp Online Review, Five Star Rating)