A long overdue review, but better late than never! Kate is a top-notch trainer. I worked with her before and also throughout my entire pregnancy. Every session was customized in such a unique way that it was challenging, but never too much, which allowed me to overcome my fear of working out!! In a short amount of time, I developed so much more strength and was able to do things that I never thought I was going to be able to do! Kate is also super fun and personable, so sessions were never boring. And I came out of pregnancy in such great shape - all thanks to Kate! read more

I've been training with Kate for about 4 months now. My motivation to train with her began by looking in the mirror. When you look into your own eyes and realize there is something missing, it is time to do something about it. On our first meeting we discussed where I wanted to get to (strength-wise) and Kate used her extensive knowledge to figure out how to get there. She gives recommendations on eating and lifestyle habits, which turn out to be extremely useful. When you meet with someone 1-on-1 for training there is no way to shirk the details of your choices. A night of drinking or chocolate binging will be very evident to both parties, so you will find yourself avoiding those choices altogether and maintaining a healthier lifestyle. I attend two sessions a week and we focus on strength-training and flexibility/mobility exercises. Before training began my body-posture was terrible - I could barely reach my hands behind my head to touch my back. But with the workout schedule and exercises, this has improved drastically. And in addition to gaining more than 10 pounds of muscle, I am also eating healthier and feeling more confident. Anyone interested in serious self-improvement, exercise expertise and great company should definitely seek Kate out. She has a motivating-personality and a seriously great taste in music (ah Kaskade). read more

I've been working with Kate for about 9 months now and I must say the results have been fantastic. My initial motivation to seek a personal trainer was because I had hit a plateau with my workouts and constantly being on the road meant no control over food . On the 1st day, Kate provided me with a diet plan and to my surprise this did not involve cutting out carbs or alcohol completely, instead she recommended being strategic with food. Her workouts are challenging and fun at the same time. Kate is very motivating and skilled and pushes me to get through all the challenging moves. Plus she's super funny and vibrant; I am always looking forward to my training sessions. My strength and fitness has improved considerably and I feel confident and positive about my body :) The best part is that my old clothes fit really well; glad I did not throw them out :) I definitely recommend working out with Kate, you will not be disappointed. Thanks Kate for everything ! read more

Kate is an absolutely vivacious person and training with her is easy breezy given the stories she shares and the groovy workout playlist. Its been over a year and a half since I started training with her. Initially I started with 2 classes a week and now its up to 3 times a week. I have seen significant changes in my strength, my ability to do exercises that I never thought I would be able to do as well as approach towards life. She constantly guides and advices on nutrition and healthy eating.  Before training with Kate exercise seemed to be a mundane task with very little motivation. Now I look forward to my sessions and feel motivated to get to the next level in my fitness journey. The most valuable advice she gave me was its not always about stepping on that scale but its about how you feel and the strength and the energy you gain. I highly recommend Kate as a trainer. read more

I've been working with Kate for over 2 1/2 years now and she has been my constant champion. I originally reached out because I was tired of being overweight and sluggish. I lost a significant amount of weight in the first 6 months and through Kate's coaching, I've learned to appreciate my overall fitness, strength, nutrition and well-being. I love how my own goals have changed from weight loss to building strength and a higher level of overall fitness. Kate consistently reminds me of my progress and adapts to my needs. I have learned so much about what I CAN do! Kate's energy, enthusiasm and support has helped me keep at it and fitness has become a natural part of my life now. Hands down, Kate is an AWESOME trainer and an outstanding person! read more

Kate is the best. She is intuitive, goal focused, and super motivating - I look forward to our sessions every week, and would go more if I had the time. Kate gets me to push myself harder than I ever could on my own, and in a safe, technique focused way. She's also fun and funny to talk to - our hour always flys by. I've been working with Kate for 6 months now, and the results have been incredible - my wife has definitely taken notice, my clothes fit differently, and I feel great. I came to her with the goal of building core strength to help with a chronic spinal injury, and the results have been incredible - even with only working with her for an hour a week. I'm sure anyone would see great results no matter what your goals are! read more

Working with Kate is highly effective! She is supportive, is a great communicator, and really thinks about how fitness will fit into your specific life and always provides workarounds and tips for travel, etc. She really helps to troubleshoot and is super knowledgeable in general. Kate helped me kick my a$$ into shape. I've lost inches, pounds and I feel great - thanks, Kate! read more

I started working out with Kate almost three years ago. My initial motivation for seeking out a personal trainer was to become more disciplined with scheduled workouts. However, Kate takes a holistic approach to personal training, trying to link in diet, sleep, exercise and your general day-to-day with your overall physical health and well being. When I first started working out with Kate, my body was trashed from years of sitting at a desk job in finance, which not only created horrible eating habits throughout the day, but also made it difficult for me to do basic exercises such as sit-ups and push-up because of severe tightness throughout my shoulders, back and hamstrings. Kate first laid out a diet plan for me, which was healthy, strategic and most importantly, realistic. Her approach with diet does not involve cutting out all carbs and alcohol, but it's more strategic in terms of what works best for your body throughout the day, particularly as you build up your weekly workout schedule. Then she helped me to rebuild my muscle memory in the back of my legs, abs and back just through bodyweight exercises. This helped me get through the London Marathon, which I was able to finish in about 4 hours, despite the lack of time and commitment I had to accumulating the mileage every marathon training schedule out there advocates. I'm still working out with Kate and I've graduated to deadlifting 135 pounds and as you can see below, I can actually do pullups now! Both of these exercises were pretty much impossible and out of my range of motion when I first started working out with Kate. I've worked with a few personal trainers in the past in both NYC and San Francisco. If anyone else has, you know how hard it is to find a trainer that not only knows their stuff, but can also deliver results and stay on point throughout your workout session (meaning instead of giving you a workout session, they're either scrolling through FB or talking about their entire weekend during your workout session). Kate is professional, committed to seeing her clients progress and most importantly understands that not everyone is the same so her programs for her clients are all highly customized to help each client reach their goals. She's the best trainer in the Bay Area in my opinion. read more

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Kate is so wonderful! She's vibrant and knowledgable and extremely supportive, and is very skilled at pushing me enough to challenge me and help me gain strength and flexibility. I've injured myself in the past when pushing myself to hard working independently, and have learned so much about how to safely increase difficulty and implement a balanced circuit in my solo workouts. My spouse and I have been working with Kate for three months now, and we feel so much better! We had gotten way out of shape because of my post-election drinking and grief-eating binge, plus six months of a bronchial infection which kicked me down pretty badly. It was time to get into fighting shape. I was dreading the process and was sure it would take forever. We were going to the gym and not seeing results, and I wasn't sleeping well, and was in a cycle of stress eating and sugar bingeing. After only three months of working with Kate and following some guidelines to improve my eating habits, I feel so much better - my sleep patterns are back to normal, and I don't crave sugar and starch nearly as much, and my energy level is vastly improved. A side note, relevant to a subset of people, is that my improved muscle tone has made it easier for my body to support my boobs, and my back is better too. They don't feel as heavy! I had been seriously considering breast reduction surgery, and no longer feel it's necessary for me. Kate is super! Well worth the commitment. read more

Invest in yourself and work with Kate! She rocks my socks... And glutes, and abs, and every muscle+... Her focus on strength using your own body weight is not only empowering but motivating and FUN. I've always been "meh" about going to the gym and Kate has completely changed my mind set. Oh, and RESULTS. Like, sans scale, I will catch a glimpse of my certain tightness... and just smile. Battle ropes? Me? Yes, please. Never thought I'd say that, ever. Kate's energy just as a human in general is nothing short of awesome and contagious. I (heart) seeing her every week. Humble and smart and sexy and results driven all in one trainer? She's (understatement) the best. read more

Kate is a fantastic personal trainer! For the past several years I had various gym memberships, but never seemed to get into a regular routine. Then last year I started training with Kate and it has been transformative. I have been working out regularly with Kate for almost a year. Most of the exercises we do involve body weight, and she has a great way of mixing it up to keep the routines interesting. We started with a fair bit of work on the core and abs, which was a great foundation for later work with other muscle groups and movement. I feel that I am both stronger and more flexible as a result of working out with Kate. She has a good sense of your limits, so I never felt that was failing, but always improving. She also has a great sense of humor and is a terrific person. You could not go wrong wth Kate! read more

Kate is an epic trainer! I had never worked with a trainer before, as I was doubtful how helpful they could be and I am excercise regularly/generally take care of myself. However, I was wrong. Kate was super helpful and efficient with workouts. Within 1 month I never felt better. Between her efficient workouts and healthy food plan, I had never felt better. And I felt like I had a normal relationship with food. Kate also helped me do workouts at home, as going to SOMA was a challenge for me. So she gave me work outs that I could do on my own and still do now, months. I highly highly recommend Kate. She knows what she is doing :) read more

I found Kate when I had barely any past personal training or training experience. She took me on a journey focused on my abilities then and my goals, pushing me every class to a better level. I've hit many milestones on this journey, to name a few: actually enjoying exercise and looking forward to it, building a routine of a minimum 3 workouts a week (from 0), changing some meals to no carb meals, finally being able to do push ups, side planks (which I couldn't do for several weeks but we nailed them), loving burpees and then of course losing 7 pounds and 6 cm off my stomach. While this is only the beginning of my personal transformation (i hope) I finally have the right foundation thanks to Kate's tailored approach of training. I highly recommend Kate as a personal trainer for any and all levels ( she knows what she's doing). Thanks Kate for the friendship, for seeing me through my bad health and for building my strength. read more

Kate is fantastic! I began training with Kate with the goal to build muscle and more gain more energy. Within a month I had noticeable results and people were asking me for the name of my trainer! What I love about working out with Kate is that the exercises she teaches you do not require fancy machines or equipment but instead use mostly your own body weight or simple weights as resistance. This makes exercising on your own easier to achieve without having to join an expensive gym. Another aspect of her training that I appreciate is the efficiency in her regimen. Instead of increasing the amount of time you spend at the gym she increases the difficulty of each exercise so you can still progress towards your goals without spending hours and hours doing it. Did I also mention she allows carbs in her diet plan? Yes! You can eat carbs and feel like a normal person! And not only is her exercise and diet plan awesome, Kate has a great positive energy and is fun to talk to. If you are looking for personal trainer, I highly recommend Kate! read more

Kate is seriously informed--on what to eat, what exercises to do, and how to do them. She's also great at tailoring the workouts to fit your goals and abilities. I experienced marked progress with her after only a couple sessions, even though I came in with a few years of training already under my belt. Finally, she's sociable, very funny, and makes some great analogies! As good as it gets; I cannot recommend her highly enough! read more