Darcy Manlansing
Co-owner
25+ years in the industry. AFAA, NASM, NCSF, CrossFit L1. Doesn’t sugarcoat.
Built in 2006. Still family.
MaxFit is San Carlos’ home for independent fitness pros — built by Darcy and Joey, run together with a roster of coaches, therapists, and instructors who chose to build their craft here.
How we got here
Darcy Manlansing started training at 24 Hour Fitness in December 2000. Six years in, he wanted something different — a place where coaches could run their own practices, build their own clientele, and treat members like family instead of subscriber IDs.
In December 2006 he and Joey Nava opened Maximum Fitness & Performance in Redwood City. In August 2021 they moved into 9,800 sq ft on Industrial Road in San Carlos. Same fam, more room.
A different kind of gym.
Most gyms are chains (volume, no relationships) or studios (one coach, one method). MaxFit is something else: a roster of independent fitness pros — personal trainers, physical therapists, massage, jiu jitsu, basketball — each running their own business under one roof.
You get expert coaching, real community, and the choice of who you train with.
“I joined the Max 12 years ago and never looked back. Darcy and Joey have created a community that is not just a gym but a gym family. If you are in the search of a community where you are supported and seen with no judgement, then this is the gym for you.”
Meet the owners
Joey Nava
Co-owner
Hands-on, encouraging, the trainer who makes you actually look forward to the workout. At MaxFit since day one in 2006.
Come by.
1700 Industrial Rd, STE C, San Carlos · M–F 5am–10pm · (650) 954-6169