They run a semimonthly* exercise challenge in conjunction with Lou's Cafe down the block. The prize? A free sandwich of your choice. Between you and the prize is a sidewalk circuit of interval stations. Meet the prescribed number of reps at each station within the overall time limit, and the sandwich is yours. Don't, and you still got a free personal workout session. In the back of my mind, I wasn't sure whether it was a good thing that I'd worked out and was rewarded with delectables or a bad thing that I proceeded to stuff my face and undo the exercise I'd just accomplished. ...Whatever. I still promptly claimed and ate the sandwich. Idea: Do the challenge with a friend; whoever does better gets both sandwiches. *First & last Saturday of the month, from late morning till after lunch. read more

Regular Exercise - Worked out & won a sandwich. - Trainers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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OK, I'm not a member here yet, but I met with the owner today to check it out and was really intrigued by the idea, so wanted to share: Basically, you start with one-on-one personal training sessions, form a personalized workout, and then you workout on your own by appointment with other people. There's a trainer on the floor to help all of you as you workout. It's cheaper than hiring a personal trainer, and you still get guided instruction for your workouts. The space is beautiful and the equipment is shiny and new! read more

This is a great gym, especially if you live in the Richmond; if not, no worries, it is an easy neighborhood to find parking. The owner, Peter, really knows what he is doing, and all of the trainers are knowledgeable, helpful and caring. I look forward to going to Regular Exercise because the trainers and members are really nice. Also, I feel that they are all genuinely proud to see my fitness level progress. I get to go there 4 times a week and I wish I could go more often, but I am busy working Mom. I attend yoga on Monday nights. Cassandra's body conditioning class on Tuesday nights. I personal train with Andy on Friday morning's and I go to boot camp on Saturday mornings. It has changed my life! P.S. Ask Andy about kettlebells. They are amazing! read more

I've been training with Tim at Regular Exercise for over a year now. Tim is knowledgeable, methodical, and approaches fitness holistically and he's an all around nice guy. He's helped me work through injuries, fatigue, and motivated me from just getting off the couch and feeling fitter to feeling athletic and nimble. RE has a low key, neighborly vibe, which is great if you're averse to a crowded gym setting. It's a great place to take your first steps towards improving your general fitness, or seriously working towards your athletic goals. read more

Regular Exercise is a great place to train. It's clean, comfortable and never crowded. The trainers are knowledgeable, friendly and use the latest training techniques. They have lots of different tools available to help you reach your training goals. I highly recommend you check this place out if you are interested in Personal Training! read more

Second Review - I have worked with Brian since October 2017. He has been a truly great trainer. I am in much better physical condition thanks to training with him two times a week. We do a variety of exercises over an hours involving many movement, weights, balance, and core strength. It's not cheap, but being in lousy health is very $$$ expensive. I am very satisfied and I will continue to be customer! read more

Peter and crew are definitely on the right track. Think of working with a trainer who cares about you and your body. That's what you'll find here. I have a long history of lower back issues pre and post surgery. Peter is the first one ever to look deeper into the cause instead of working around it. I've never had any professional identify and target dormant muscles before. What an eye opener. I feel hopeful for the first time that the plan we now have in place will get me back to a pain free and stronger lifestyle. Check it out you won't be sorry. read more

I am a workout junkie. Have been all my life (I am pushing 50 now.) I don't think I have ever worked out in a more purposeful, organized and diverse environment in terms of equipment in my life. Of course, gyms are only as good as their trainers and I have been really impressed in that department as well. Having watched other trainers and their clients as during my workouts, my observation is that these folks are really able to listen and adapt a program for their clients whether they are out of shape, coming out of surgery and just looking to tune up and re-energize regular workouts. read more

I was worried about seeing a trainer - I didn't have an exercise routine, had some injuries, and was concerned that a personal trainer would be a drill sergeant. I made an appointment with Aggie Lum and am so glad I did. Aggie has experience with both athletes and newbies like me. She challenged me, but put a lot of thought into making sure that I was comfortable with different exercise techniques and equipment, and that the workouts didn't exacerbate my injuries.She helped me develop a workout that works with my schedule and lifestyle. I feel a lot more energetic, and am comfortable going to gym and doing my own workout now. Go see Aggie! read more

I trained with Mark for a couple of years and couldn't be happier! My main focus was bodybuilding and he was able to help me understand how my body moves in its own unique way. This way I was able to get past my plateaus and get stronger. Mark is also a certified MAT practitioner and got my non-functioning muscles firing again thus helping me lift heavier. Did I mention you get to listen to Rush while lifting? Hell yeah!!!! read more

If there were six stars, I would use them for Regular Exercise. This place is fantastic. I'm gym-phobic, or I used to be until I discovered RE. I've been training with Peter for over seven years. First out on Church Street and now here. He makes going to the gym fun and interesting. And in a very comfortable space. Andy is great too. Then, just when I think things can't get any better for this 71-year-old, Peter opens a Yoga studio right next door with an awesome Yogo teacher named Jennifer. Now I can have my Yoga and workout too. read more

I feel privileged to work out at Regular Exercise. I've just completed my 12th personal training session with Peter and I'm feeling great. My one regret is not finding this place sooner. I've tried boot camp before but felt I needed more one-on-one training to help build up my cycling strength, and it's really helped. Super knowledgeable, friendly, clean-it's kind of a zen space, easy parking and thankfully no rah rah's or German techno. read more

Excellent place! Peter really knows what he's doing. Incredibly informative, he'll give you a play-by-play of what is actually going on in your body as you do the exercises. After you get through the one-on-one training, the group training sessions are practically individualized as well, with a fraction of the cost. read more

Aggie was my personal trainer and I recommend her highly and she is so much fun!! miss you Aggie!

As a total Yoga newbie I was very selective about my first class. I needed low stress, and low flash. I also needed a very patient instructor as I have no idea what I am doing. From the moment I met Jennifer I knew this was going to the right place for me. Kind, patient, informative, grounded, delightful, encouraging, humorous and easy going-she is all of these and more. From the one-on-one instruction I have had to group instruction, I feel totally spoiled with her attention. I have introduced my 65 yr old mom to her classes and she loves it too (also a beginner). read more

I've working out with Peter for about 3 months now and i must say i feel stronger than i ever had but even better my flexibility has improved so much that this old man feels young.Also whole staff is amazing and helpful! read more

I think this is a great idea. You get personalization but not at a high price because you are sharing time. It's a great spot, easy parking etc. read more

Peter is a great trainer for older people with injuries. So if you are tired of not being your best, ask any of the trainers at regular excercise for some one on one training. All the trainers are good but I think Peter is great for people that have prior injuries that restrict movement. If you are older and have limitations try excercise with an understanding trainer that knows how to restructure excercise to fit people with limited mobility. What have you got to lose ? The Gym is clean and up to date. All the trainers are professional and well trained themselves. Parking is not bad but is all 2 hours. Also, they are adding new services all the time. read more

I went to Regular Exercise in search for a better workout regiment. And what I got was even better. I started working with Charlie in January and he is awesome. Not only did he help me with eating habits he also helped me correctly do my exercises. He is amazing. He worked through my difficulties with being asthmatic, and showed me new interesting exercises. He is not only my trainer, but he is an inspiration, with his extensive knowledge in fitness and funny sense of humor. He makes working-out fun. I now look great and feel great. Thank you Charlie you rock. read more

I am a masters runner, specializing in half and full marathons. About 2 1/2 years ago, I was frustrated by a flare up of Achilles tendinitis that no amount of podiatrist visits and physical therapy seemed to be able to fix. I had also read the literature that advised consistent strength training for runners. I hired Peter Zwerling, owner of Regular Exercise, with the specific mandate to help me alleviate my Achilles problems and overall keep me healthy. Peter did indeed help me get rid of the Achilles tendinitis, and he has been a major reason why I have been healthy these many months since I first started working with him. Peter carefully listens to my weekly report on what is sore and what isn't and, combined with where I am at in my running training cycle, tailors a strength workout to my specific needs. As valuable, Peter talks me through why he gives me the exercises he gives me, so that I have gained a much deeper understanding of my body and how to keep it fit. I read books and articles about running and fitness and have noticed that Peter's knowledge is right in sync with the latest and greatest science. The training that we do differs each time and while challenging, has been pretty fun and I look forward to our weekly sessions. His exercise studio is fully tricked out and at various times I have jumped on a trampoline, swung a kettle bell, climbed a rope ladder, lifted a barbell, and dragged a tire down 15th Avenue, just to name a fraction of the cool things he has me try. Peter has a great sense of aesthetics, and his studio is super clean, perfectly organized and very nice looking. The other trainers are also very nice. I have seen clients of all ages and sizes and shapes, so truly all are welcome and all feel welcome. Since starting with Peter over two years ago, I have run three marathons, one of which was a P.R. with a substantial improvement over my prior P.R. (3:28:42, which was an 11 minute improvement), and numerous half marathons, including a P.R. (1:39). I have two half and two full marathons on the calendar right now and I am confident Peter will help get me there injury free. read more

Peter is a great trainer. This is a very nice facility. They offer several on-line tools to make scheduling and keeping up to date with your training program easy. read more

Great gym! I went here to get help with a rotator cuff tendonitis, and within a couple of months was functioning back to normal again. Peter Zwerling is really smart, low-key, and observant; he's also supportive and creates interesting, helpful and effective routines. He teaches throughout each session--I learned a lot about my body and body mechanics, fitness, where exercise is at these days, and got more fit and had fun while doing it. I would recommend Peter to anyone with any kind of physical issue/pain to overcome. After my shoulder got better, I kept going because it's been so satisfying to feel myself getting stronger and healthier. Makes my day to have worked out there. read more

Aggie Lum is a great trainer! She is interested in knowing how your body works and wants to motivate you to improve (and not because she is being paid but because she actually cares). She does not believe in your body doing the same thing over again so mixes things up all of the time. She believes in teaching you to believe in yourself. There are moments when you want to give up because it is easier but she reminds you that there are no rewards in life for not pushing yourself. She reminds you that you do not get a nice butt from sitting around but doing something. Then you think about what she is saying to and you think: "ya you are right. There are no free rides. If you wanna look better you gotta put your best foot forward." No matter what level you are at working out with Aggie makes you realize that there is always somewhere else to push yourself. Working out with Aggie truly does have no finish line (in a good way). I believe that Aggie may have been a trainer for the Army in a previous life. If you want to get your money's worth this lady is for you. She will give you a three hour workout squeezed into an hour. She is not there to waste anyone's time. I have run a number of marathons and completed in triathlons as well. I thought that I was in decent shape before I met Aggie. However, after this I realized that this was not the case at all. She challenges your balance, your core strength and builds parts of your body you never knew you had. Don't get me wrong Aggie can train anyone. Do you eat too many donuts and consider walking down the street exercise? If so, Aggie can train you too. She can train anyone. I would highly recommend her. She will make you believe in yourself, she will make your pants fit loser and she will make you feel much more fearless than you felt before. read more