YuBalance has been a big part of my health journey this year! Over the past twelve months, I've…read moregotten stronger and lost weight while gaining muscle, and I couldn't have done it without the support of the trainers at YuBalance! They are super friendly and positive, and they work hard to keep the workouts fun, varied, and challenging!

I've been going to YuBalance for the past two years and can't imagine not having it in my life…read more I've gotten so much stronger, and I'm always so much happier after I work out. The coaches are friendly and amazing. The class sizes are pretty small (10 max) so you get more space and attention. And the studio is clean and beautiful. I love YuBalance!

I used to have nothing but positive feelings about Iron and Mettle. I still absolutely love my…read moretrainer, Zulma, who is truly excellent, and I've always valued the comfort and safety of training in a women-focused environment. It was, in fact, the primary reason I joined. However, I've noticed more men trickling into the gym lately. When I joined, men were only allowed for duo training. While I entirely support respect and inclusivity, allowing men defeats the purpose of advertising this as a women's gym. If I wanted to train in a co-ed environment, I could go to the Y for half the price--which sadly is an option I am now considering

I didn't have a good experience at this gym. From the start it felt cliquey and condescending…read more I came in with a background in personal training and years of being an athlete, even though I wasn't in great shape at the time. I felt talked down, like I didn't know anything about training and needed long explanations over very basic things. There's a difference between being supportive and being patronizing, and unfortunately it was the latter. I've worked with great trainers before, so I know what a good training environment can feel like -- and this was definitely not it.

I joined Advanced Wellness after my second baby, when I was feeling discouraged and not bouncing…read moreback like before. Robbi told me to give it four months of consistency, and she was right! I'm now stronger, down a size, sleeping better, and most importantly - feeling like myself again! The workouts are specific and effective, mixing strength and conditioning for maximum results, while training movements that support long-term health. Even in the group classes, the coaches tailor everything to your goals and abilities and give great cues for proper form and mechanics. The workout variety keeps it fun and challenging, and I love the encouraging community with people of all ages and levels. I always leave feeling better than when I walked in. Bonus: After seeing my great results for bone density and muscle mass on a DEXA scan, my husband signed up the very next day!

i've been a gym member for over 10 years now and continue to be impressed by what a supportive…read morecommunity AW offers, on top of the butt-kicking workouts. When I am in a bad mood I know I'll feel better after an hour at AW. I've been managing chronic pain for several years, but I've never had to cancel a workout because the trainers always find different ways for me to adapt the workouts and exercise without increasing--and often mitigating-- my pain.

I joined The Firm in September of 2024. I love the fact that it's small, intimate, and…read morepersonalized to your individual goals. You work with personal trainers who are supportive, encouraging, and professional; some are physical therapy students. I meet with a personal trainer twice a week and can go to as many circuit classes as I want. They change your exercises every 8 weeks as you progress. This is my first gym experience and I couldn't be happier. I'd recommend this place to anyone who is actually committed to improving their quality of life. We only get one body in this life and we should take care of it. The price is right for what this place offers. It just depends on what your priorities are in life. You pay monthly and if for whatever reason you need to cancel, you'd give them a 30 day notice and are responsible for payment for that time. It's a small private gym and that seems reasonable to me. I highly recommend The Firm!

(Important for Context: I have uploaded photos of the owner's response I am discussing below. The…read moreowner of this business must have realized - or, more likely, was told by someone else - how out of line she was, because she deleted it less than 24 hours later.) ***Update as of 6/25/19: Yikes!! Beware, fellow Yelpers & SF locals- this business owner is extremely unprofessional- and honestly a bit scary! Have you ever seen such an aggressive response from a business owner on Yelp?! I know I certainly haven't. The response posted to my review today is incredibly insulting, inaccurate, and probably the most unprofessional behavior I've EVER witnessed from a business owner! Good luck running your "enterprise" with an attitude like that. (Side note: Calling your own small business an enterprise?! Lol.) Betting that anyone who reads your terrifyingly aggressive response will know to steer clear of your gym.*** I reviewed this business a while ago, but I decided to delete my review a month or so ago because I felt strongly that I wanted to keep my Yelp reviews all positive, as I always have. Good vibes only. Feel me? I've only ever used Yelp to support businesses I love, so I decided to delete my honest, but negative review of "The Firm" to be nice, tbh. However, after walking by this business several times (since I live in the neighborhood) and being reminded of the horrible treatment that I experienced when I decided to leave this gym, I felt that it would be wrong of me not to share my experience with others. I would hate for anyone else to walk into this place and walk out getting scammed like I did. I personally had a very negative experience when I decided to leave this gym, and was swindled out of HUNDREDS of dollars. I would not recommend "The Firm" at all. Overpriced, bougie and money hungry. Full disclosure: I also personally witnessed a trainer (who still works there) openly speaking very negatively about a paying member of the gym with another member during several of my workouts. Avoid this place at all costs. BTW- I use Yelp solely to post 5-star reviews to help support local/small businesses that I love. This is the ONLY negative Yelp review I have EVER posted, because I've never experienced such horrible customer service in my life. For the owner to insinuate that I "deleted negative reviews to make it appear like I only write positive ones"...you have no idea what you're talking about. :) I have never written a negative Yelp review in my life, until now, because I've never felt the need to. I've never been treated so horribly by a business in my entire life- until I made the crucial error of becoming a member of "The Firm". Little business tip for ya- don't attack your customers. Don't be greedy and swindle honest people out of hundreds of dollars. Maybe then you won't have to deal with a one star review warning others of your unprofessionalism. (shrugs, drops mic)

They really know what they're doing here. Really individual attention even in group classes. Highly…read morerecommend

My oldest child is 17. I start there because it's been about 17 years since I did any real core…read morework. After my first birth, I was told I had diastasis recti--abdominal separation--so severe that if I was lying on the floor, the only way up was to roll onto all fours and push myself upright. The prescribed core exercises were boring, solitary, and uninspiring. A PT suggested Pilates. When I found the Pilates School SF online, I booked a consultation immediately. From the moment I walked in, I felt seen, heard, and completely at ease. I received accurate information about strengthening a core with abdominal separation--and, for the first time, a clear path forward that made sense. Ray--the studio owner--is deeply knowledgeable and has earned her confidence and reputation as an exceptional Classical Pilates instructor. The studio's school model is innovative, ensuring both quality instruction and affordable access to a therapeutic system that's long been out of reach for many. I love the Pilates School SF. As they've transitioned into the school model there have been booking hiccups--but every issue has been resolved swiftly and with transparency--I feel at home there. After a year and a half at the school, with the support of incredible instructors--especially Ray and Angella--I can sit up!

Joining ASP is one of the most positive changes I've made in years…read more I arrived at my ASP assessment five months ago with a healthy dose of skepticism. Joining a high-end, high-commitment gym felt like an unlikely choice for me. I'd spent most of my life avoiding gyms, preferring to run or bike outside instead. As a busy working mom, it didn't feel realistic--it seemed like something for people with more time or more fitness bandwidth than I had. At that point, I was dealing with chronic plantar fasciitis that had become noticeable with every step. I had tried everything--physical therapy, orthotics, acupuncture, thicker shoes, toe spacers, and more--but nothing fully resolved it. I knew I needed a more fundamental change if I wanted to stay active. The ASP assessment was incredibly thorough. We discussed my heel pain, recurring hip pain, radial nerve irritation in my arm, and a long history of lingering injuries. The team listened carefully, asked thoughtful questions, and tested movement patterns as we talked. They were like body detectives, looking across systems rather than treating isolated symptoms. They identified that an ankle fracture from 15 years ago had likely set off a chain of compensations that we could address through targeted strengthening. Within the first phase of the program, my heel pain was gone. After years of living with it, I was honestly floored. I could walk without constantly thinking about my feet, which felt like a huge improvement in my quality of life. Around the same time, the nerve issue in my arm--something I'd lived with for years--was also resolved. It felt like years of accumulated aches and pains were being systematically cleared away. From there, we shifted toward my goal of running Bay to Breakers, my first race. The programming combined corrective work, strength, core stability, agility, and structured running. When pain resurfaced after introducing running, we retrained my gait and corrected movement patterns that had been contributing to my hip pain. In the end, I ran the entire race from start to finish--the longest distance I'd ever run continuously--at a pace I felt proud of, with no rebound pain afterward. More importantly, I had fun. I can now run outside again simply because I enjoy it, without pain. While I'm not sure I'll run a marathon, I now believe I could if I wanted to. The biggest changes weren't even on my original list. Once I started showing up consistently, I began paying more attention to nutrition, prioritizing sleep, and feeling happier and more present in every part of my life. Taking care of my health became the foundation that everything else was built around. The accountability and flexibility of ASP's training model have been essential to my consistency. Booking sessions each week keeps me committed in a way I've never managed on my own. There's always someone available to coach, answer questions, and correct my form. At the same time, the model is refreshingly flexible. Life happens--you can run late, step out for a call, or reschedule from morning to evening on the same day. That flexibility also creates a great culture. Because there's no lengthy commitment at sign-up, the gym is full of members who want to be there. There's laughter, camaraderie, and good music, making it a place I genuinely look forward to visiting. The most valuable part of ASP is the coaching team. Jack, Dominique, and Jared are knowledgeable, attentive, and deeply invested in their clients' success. They met me where I was, adapted the program when needed, and kept me accountable throughout. My goals became their goals, and that made all the difference. If you've been struggling with chronic pain or have started wondering whether your body simply can't do the things it used to, I can't recommend ASP highly enough. It has been among the best investments I've ever made in my health, and I'm incredibly grateful I gave it a chance.

A little over a year ago I re-tore my right ACL (3rd time's a charm) and had a bucket handle tear…read moreon my medial meniscus that caused my knee to be stuck into a flexed position and made walking difficult. Due to the complexity of the situation, I had to have two separate surgeries 6 months apart from each other. One to stitch the meniscus back in place and to remove the old ACL graft, and the other to place the new ACL using my quad tendon, as well as fixing a slight tear in the same meniscus again. It has now been six months post-op from the second surgery, and the results that I have gotten since training with Jack at ASP have been amazing. Jack's programming design is so personalized, that he was able to create a program for me when I was non-weightbearing for 11 weeks. He incorporated exercises that replicated what would be done in PT, yet 1000x better. I was getting full body workouts that accommodated my non-weightbearing issue at the time, and was still able to get my lower body engaged and working with isometric exercises for my glutes and legs. When I went back in to see my surgeon for my 3 month check-up, he was shocked at how fast I was recovering and said that I was way ahead of any other patient he had seen in the past during the recovery period. Another plus that I got from Jack's training program was that he also uncovered a lot of other issues I was experiencing that I had not realized were part of a bigger issue and was (unknowingly on my part) affecting my day to day life: poor posture causing neck/upper back pain and spasms, low back pain that would cause me to have to take a break from standing because of how weak I was, and even how the phases in my menstrual cycle played a part in my physical well-being and mental health. Now that I am sitting at six months post-op and only four and a half months back to weight bearing, I am back to running again, cleared to do plyometric work, cleared to go back to simple soccer drills on the field, and can even partake in agility cone drills with little to no knee pain. Overall, I feel so much stronger and feel a lot more confident going back to the field when that time comes. Plus, my back pain is pretty much non-existent and I can stand for hours on end with no issue or spasms. He had to point that out to me because I honestly forgot about the pain! I can't thank Jack enough for how much he has helped me through a time that was mentally and physically exhausting. It seriously has been life changing. If you are still on the fence about joining ASP, I would highly recommend just taking the leap and trying it out for yourself. If it was not for Jack and his expertise, I do not think I would be where I am right now if I was strictly just doing Physical Therapy. Looking forward to seeing how much further I can progress, thanks Jack!

If you have an upcoming event or you're just unmotivated at the gym, you need to sign up for P4L…read more Let me tell you I've tried it all. I've been a loyal member at Barry's, Rumble, and other fitness programs in San Francisco and though production value has always been above average, I never saw real results. I gained a lot of weight during covid. I spent a lot of time at home with little to no movement and ate a lot for 3 years and the weight crept up on me. I did 10 seasons with custom fitness--it was good, but I needed more frequency with a price that made sense. Perform for life offers daily small group classes where the instructors pay close attention to your form + 1 private session w a designated PT once a week (shoutout to Steven--he's the best!!). All the small group instructors are super personable. Love Jeremy, Sarah, Chris. Everyone here is just cool--from the clients to the instructors, it's a solid community. I've lost 16% body fat and 7lbs since coming here for 2 months. I haven't changed my diet, but really just implemented p4l into my daily routine. It's amazing seeing results while staying motivated. Highly recommend!!

I have been training with Jacob for just over a year now. Jacob helped me achieve my goals and…read moreexceed them. He is methodical, knowledgeable and a friend now. Small group classes are a great way to put in the extra effort and make some friends.

Great trainers, Patrick and Chase are super knowledgeable and really know how to motivate. Love the…read moremodality of their training, I've found it extremely efficient and effective in maintaining strength and fitness. I was a college athlete and have been fit ever since. Believe them when they say 30 mins once a week is enough to show improvement and it's amazing how many ways they know how to adjust the workout so you're never comfortable or find it boring. As a former college athlete and lifetime fitness geek, EverStrongSF is truly worth it.

I've been going to Everstrong for about 18 months and love it. I have to say that without my…read morefantastic trainer, Amanda, I don't know if I would've kept it up. This past year with her weekly guidance has been so incredible. I'd like others to know what she does for her clients besides the exercising; she listens. She listens and suggests but never pushes. She's incredibly knowledgeable on the body, nutrition, general stressors of life, etc. I have yet to miss a class because I don't want to. She's a really, really good teacher. Thanks! Thank you very much.