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    5.0 (62 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Dana W.

    I had already been an avid exerciser before starting to train with Francisco, but with my wedding coming up in a few months and my own workouts and progress starting to plateau, I needed a solution to look and feel my best and strongest for my wedding day! Francisco is a true professional. I came with specific goals in mind and showed him some photos of where I'd ultimately love to be physically. He took that feedback and structured our workouts to train those specific areas. He kept things fresh and my body guessing and I never got sick of the exercises. Since training with him, he has up-leveled my strength training knowledge, challenged my body in new ways, pushed me out of my comfort zone, encouraged me to maintain discipline with my diet and workouts outside of the studio, and well...... the results and progress pictures speak for themselves! I have never felt stronger and more confident in my own physical abilities and I'm not stopping here! The cherry on top is that Francisco always has a smile on his face and unwavering positive attitude and I look forward to training with him each week. If you are looking to get in shape either for your wedding (he loves training brides!!) or in general, don't look elsewhere. Note that this is not a silver bullet and you WILL need to be disciplined outside of your time with him in the studio as well as "do your homework". But if you bring the heart, dedication, and commitment to bettering yourself, Francisco will get you there.

    Order my dress in March and by August I needed to have it taken in several inches thanks to Francisco.
    Caitlyn F.

    Francisco is a great trainer. I hired in March for my September wedding and he helped me kick it into gear. He gave me such a great foundation with weight training, conditioning and stretching that even post-wedding I'm keeping my a 4-5 day/week gym schedule. I feel and look the best I have in years. If you need a reboot or some motivation to kick start your health journey, get yourself some Francisco in your life, you won't regret it. Best money I've ever spent.

    Nadia S.

    I started out with Francisco last August in preparation for my wedding. Little did I know he would help change my life! I had gained a lot of weight, slowly but surely, over the course of 2 years. I started out with him twice a week and keeping a daily food log. Within 2 or so months, I had lost 8 pounds and was so motivated to keep going! Over the following months together, he helped me learn that I'm capable of becoming stronger -- both physically and mentally. He was always extremely enthusiastic, encouraging, and warm (which definitely made the 6 am wake up easier). It honestly felt like I was working out with a trusted friend. My outlook on food and exercise has completely changed as a result of my time with him. I now feel a hundred times better than I did last year, and have Francisco to thank entirely for it!

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    Dana V.

    Francisco has been an AMAZING personal trainer!! I started working out with him months before my wedding, and I lost 21 lbs and 17.75" with his help. I'm the fittest I've ever been and my husband and I are continuing with Francisco as a lifestyle change because we've seen such great results. Francisco rocks and you won't find a more accommodating, dedicated and invested trainer in SF! He and his wife have become dear friends. Thank you!

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