I had the great opportunity to train with Simon over at Live Fit on Valencia for a few months…read more Training with him was one of the highlights of my week. He has excellent fitness knowledge and he also has a knack for mixing things up. He is pretty supportive in terms of getting to know what your goals are setting you up to meet them. I told him I wanted to bulk up and he was completely honest with me: "you've got to start consuming 3000 calories a day, son." Although I still haven't started such a glorious diet (I've been busy), I plan on it because I trust in him that that's the only way I'll grow out of this little frame. Give Simon a shot. You'll enjoy it!

I trained with Simon for about 6 months a few years ago, and it was by far the best investment in…read moremy health I have ever made. I had not been truly active for almost 20 years, at least since playing sports in high school, and had allowed the years of smoking, bad food, and pretty much every other poor health decision you could make to accumulate into at least 100 lbs of extra weight. Simon was able to get me off the couch, and use my surrounding environment (the many little parks and playgrounds in SF offered so many cool opportunities) to develop some routines for me that were not only doable but actually interesting and fun to do. I have since moved away and onward and upward on my fitness and healthy living journey, but none of it would have been possible without the initial push in the right direction I got from Simon. I will be forever grateful, thank you!!!!

I've been training with Chris for a little over a year and a half, and the results have been…read morefantastic. He's great at creating routines that work for everyone - whether you're a beginner like I was (like, never has lifted weight) or if you're someone more experienced. His approach to training is super personalized and grounded in functional fitness. Because of that, I feel the strongest I've ever been. Choosing to train with Chris has seriously been a game changer for me. I can't recommend Chris enough!

Awesome functional personal training. I am a runner and it worked great for me, I absolutely…read morerecommend Chris.

I've been training with Ethan for several months, and I've seen great progress. On average, I've…read moregained about a pound of muscle and lost 2 pounds of fat each month. My strength has improved across the board, and I no longer have any knee pain, which is a huge relief. My back pain has also decreased significantly. The results speak for themselves, and I believe the investment has been worthwhile.

My name is Hyder Amil and I am currently an undefeated professional MMA fighter for Bellator and a…read morepersonal trainer myself. Josh has been a coach, a training partner and a mentor to me for over 3 years. As a coach he is the combination of a great personal trainer and a great martial arts instructor. Josh is extremely knowledgeable in various martial arts (boxing, wrestling, Jiujitsu,mma) as well as movement/strength & conditioning. What makes him an teacher is his professionalism, his communication and his extensive knowledge not only as a trainer but also as a competitor. We have produced great results working together. I would recommend Josh's training and teaching services to anyone who is looking to better themselves. Whether you are a professional athlete looking for the small advantages that only intelligent training and a great coach can provide or a complete beginner looking to improve your general strength and conditioning and ability to move: Josh has got you covered. 10 out of 10.

Josh Berkovic is a phenomenal strength coach. His knowledge of human movement and ability to…read morere-train people on how to become better movers is unmatched. Josh has been a huge asset for myself and my patients in being able to assist with rehab exercises and getting people back into the game. Whether you are looking to improve in sports performance or you are looking to recover from an injury, Josh will develop a program to suit your goals! Albert Salopek LAc, ATC Founder of Accelerate Sports Medicine

Gerald's energy and enthusiasm is contagious. I've been in group training with him for the last 5…read moreyears, and it's always challenging and fun at the same time. Dancing, climbing impossible ropes or bars, spinning on his head is great entertainment watching him while he managed to motivate and correct your posture and provide a wealth of information about exercise and nutrition. My teenage daughter has been doing personal training with Gerald for the past year and is excited about every session. They defined goals in weight training and nutrition and she is very motivated, inspired by his guidance. We highly recommend Gerald, we enjoying every minute, we didn't use to care about exercise before. Now we are looking forward to Gerald's classes, to have fun AND get a good wirkout.

I have been attending Geralds classes for a little over a year now and not only do I always get a…read moregood full body workout ( and sore for days !), I leave his class feeling inspired and light hearted. Gerald is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor, making a challenging work out session both achievable and enjoyable. His positive attitude is very contagious and I highly recommend his classes.

Laura worked with me for about a year. She was able to quickly tailor workouts to what i wanted to…read moreaccomplish and she made it fun/not boring. I get bored easily but not when i had a session with Laura. She figured out how to motivate me to work harder without being overbearing or annoying. I still use her workouts that she designed to me. If you are looking for a fun, upbeat, effective and dynamic person to help you reach your fitness goals, go see Laura.

Laura is absolutely amazing! I started working with her over three years ago at the YMCA in…read moreBerkeley. She was assigned to me for my fitness orientation and thank goodness for that! She listens to you and develops an individual plan based on your fitness goals, target areas and schedule. You never get bored because she mixes cardio and strength training so you can get a lot done in a very short amount of time. Plus, she is fun to talk to while you train and is very encouraging throughout while recognizing your limits. I'm so excited that she has her own practice now so I can ditch my gym and come see her! I also did her half-marathon training program which I also recommend for any level of runner. When I started I could barely run a mile without having to stop several times...she did a really great job of choosing a pace time that worked for me and stressed the importance of not pushing yourself too hard at the beginning of the training process. She is a nationally ranked ultra-marathon runner herself so she really knows her stuff. Following her program, I completed my first half marathon -- not only way faster that I had thought -- but strong from start to finish. I definitely would not have been able to do it without her support and training! Yay Laura!

There is no one greater than Roberto! I have been at World Gym since it originally opened (over 20…read moreyears) and when it came time to select a personal trainer, I looked around the gym, and saw who was the most attentive to their clients, not chatty, and whose clients actually shook their hand when they were done, and most important how long they kept their clients. I chose Roberto, because he was the answer to all those questions, and it was one of the best decisions I have made! If you had a bad day, he will get your mind focused, and you leave the gym knowing you accomplished something and you completely forgot what may have ruined your day. He is knowledgeable, and is truly client focused, and it is truly a privilege to have him as a trainer and a friend!!

Still the best trainer; still improving my fitness and feeling & looking great…read more Njoying every workout - always the best time of the day. Thx for keeping the pump up!!!

Daniel Cunha is an excellent trainer. He accesses the full body and personalizes a program that is…read moreeffective and efficient, while keeping it exciting and empowering for the mind and spirit. I came to Daniel unmotivated and in a state of lethargy - immediately he gave me a boost of confidence that came with a workout and diet plan: short term and long term. He emphasizes the "LIFE STYLE CHANGE" and teaches how to reprogram our choices and eliminate those bad habits with replacing them with healthy substitutions. In the gym, we focus on full body strengthening with a concentration on the core - and for my trouble zone, hips and gluts! Followed by an amazing lesson on stretching those computer muscles using a form roller. Daniel will switch it up and bring the next session out on the beautiful Marina Greens and teach how to utilize the public Outdoor Fitness Court!!! - Body weight exercises: pull-ups, push-ups, dips, rows, trx and finish off the last 10 mins (right when you think you can't do it anymore) with an energizing kick boxing session. In the kitchen -- yes! he will not neglect this important step -- he will raid your frig and pantry and show you what combos of veggies and protein that are delicious and nutritious. He's great in NOT making one feel ashamed for the non-food items that are there, but gave me the motivation to make those choices on my own.