So this is a hard review to write because I'M SELFISH and I don't really want the studio to be too popular. But the owner and the instructors are so nice I know I have to. I love the classes, I sweat like a beast so I know it's a kickass workout. Emma is fantastic, I know she is the type of instructor you would follow from studio to studio. I love the sweat, fit and barre none classes. I've also done beyonce and video vixen too which are hard for me as a non-dancer but equally fun. read more

To keep in shape, some variety is really good for you. I balance my workouts with regular group bootcamp classes with BootcampSF, choreographed dance classes (hip hop) and, most recently, the addition of one on one personal training with Rory! I first met Rory over a year ago through BCSF (Bootcamp SF) and regularly trained with him each week. Rory has such a great energy about him! Workouts are tough, lets face it. Physically, yes, but the mental piece is just as tough. Working out with Rory is always so fun because he keeps things challenging while being conversational and very motivating. He takes an active interest in his clients both in their goals and personally without being intrusive. And if you can't talk because you're working hard!...Rory is awesome at just keeping easy conversation to get your mind off of the fact that you just did 110 push ups and 110 ab Vee-ups. Honestly, having fun is a critical factor for me with my workouts and I always have a great time with Rory! I've just started my one on one sessions with him and I don't miss sleeping in on Saturday mornings at all! I've also done tandem sessions with a friend and my boyfriend will be joining soon. He takes into consideration each person's abilities, pace, goals and adjusts to make sure you feel the ability to accomplish the challenge, but to also push you beyond what you think you can do. Training with Rory each week as a supplement to my regular BootcampSF weekday classes has been awesome for my strength, agility, flexibility and stamina. Indoors or out, I will workout wherever Rory is! Personal training may not be for everyone full time and budget wise, but if you've ever thought about it, I HIGHLY recommend Rory! It's also not just the working out part, but Rory also promotes a healthy and balanced lifestyle. He understands that eating green, clean and organic is not always doable in a busy life, so he's very realistic in his advice. He's got a ton of tasty and healthy recipes! Lastly, what stands out the most is how encouraging Rory is. This may not sound like it's important, but until I started receiving them from him, I had no idea how much of a mental impact it had on my total workout. During the workouts, he definitely pushes me (when i'm at my breaking points) and afterwards, it's awesome to get a message from him letting me know I did a great job. Thanks, Rory!! read more

YuBalance - My awesome trainer, Rory! Post tandem session. Feelin' strong and smiles all around! - Trainers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Rory is an amazing personal trainer! He not only gets the most out of you, but makes it as fun as working out can possibly be. One of his strengths seems to be catering his approach to each persons unique needs. I work 60 hours a week and he was able to create a workout that I could get done in 30 minutes, which enabled me to successfully stick to my routine. His passion for helping you find true physical and mental balance is very different from most trainers I have come across. Let him push your body past the limits of what you thought possible... you won't regret it! read more

Yubalance opened in my neighborhood recently and, being a fitness class junkie, I had high hopes for a one-stop shop. I've been attending classes over the past three months and Yubalance has truly exceeded my expectations. Owners Rory and Shala are awesome - friendly, genuine, and dedicated to making Yubalance a community-focused experience. The space is immaculately clean and has all the equipment needed for a wide range of workouts. Instructors and class offerings are currently shifting monthly, so there's always variety to choose from and options at all times of day. No matter which class I sign up for, I always leave feeling a million times better than when I walked in. Plus, they sell cute, affordable fitness clothes -- what more could a girl ask for?! read more

I can only echo the other reviewers. An excellent studio; all of the instructors are knowledgable, helpful and friendly. They are great with offering modifications for my slightly dodgy knee, too. Oh, and the cleanest studio I have EVER experienced! read more

I have been lucky enough to train next to Rory for Boot Camp in the Embarcadero and would like to professionally recommend Rory as a qualified trustworthy trainer. His style of training can not be put in a box, giving him an edge and diversifying the clientele he has the ability to work with. Regardless of your goals, Rory is your go-to trainer! He is encouraging yet stern and will help you accomplish your goals one by one. If you are in the SoMa area and looking for a trainer, do not hesitate and contact Rory! xx read more

For the last 10 years, I've been searching for a dance teacher who keeps the class fast-paced enough to feel fun while breaking down and repeating the moves enough for me to understand them. Every class I've tried (varieties of belly dance, African dance, modern, hip-hop, etc.) had me either feeling bored or like a bull in a china shop within the first 20 minutes. Then I discovered YuBalance's Beyonce with Bianca class. Immediately afterwards, I signed up for Bianca's 3 other classes that week: Latin Fusion, Salsa, and Music Video Monday. Bianca brings such an infectious vibrant and joyful energy to her classes that I'm having too much fun to worry about doing every move perfectly. In all her classes, she maintains that perfect pace where you're learning fun choreography while moving too quickly to feel self-conscious. While other teachers often fall into the habit of repeating choreography at the intervals and pace they've practiced it, Bianca truly watches her students and adjusts her teaching accordingly while maintaining the fun and fast energy of the class. As someone who's taught group classes, I know this is one of the most challenging parts of teaching and Bianca does it flawlessly. She's also an incredible dancer. If I were to rate every dancer I've ever seen, Bianca is second only to Beyonce herself. Watching her during the Beyonce class literally feels like Beyonce is 8 feet away from you. This helps make Bianca's classes truly "for all levels" - while beginners like me can enjoy a solid hour of cardio where we learn some cool moves, advanced dancers can learn from her more subtle movements that bring a dance-goddess level finesse to the choreography. After having taken all 4 of her classes, they're all my favorite! In the Beyonce class you learn the most fun choreography sections from Beyonce's music videos. Latin Fusion is the best Latin dance class you'll ever take, while the Salsa class teaches you how to dance with a partner (no partner needed though - feel free to come solo!). Music Video Monday has a stronger hip-hop feel than the Beyonce class, with lots of classic 1980s moves. I'm going to continue taking all of them, because they're all that awesome! read more

Yubalance has a great energy, and positive feel as soon as you walk in. The classes are challenging yet achieveable making you feel strong, happy and glad you came! I have loved making yubalance a part of my morning routine. Rory, the lead trainer and co owner is the perfect balance of pushing you to go the distance in class, and helpful in modifying classes to fit your personal needs. Because of yubalance I feel stronger mentally and physically. So glad to find such a great place so close to my home! read more

I love this studio - fantastic trainers, great workouts, and a great location! Rory, Josh, Maike and Sepano are all amazing, as are Shala and Evelyn! Definitely worth checking out if you want a great, supportive atmosphere to work out in. I should also point out that I'm recovering from a knee injury, and my personal training sessions with Josh have been great in kick-starting my rehab. The entire team has also been fantastic at recommending alternative, low-impact exercises during classes, that work well for my injury! read more

Rory is very energetic, supportive and knowledgable about fitness and nutrition. I've definitely enjoyed working with him and watching my body transform. I highly recommend him to anyone who is serious about getting fit and healthy the smart way. ;) read more

YuBalance has completely changed my attitude around fitness and strength! I always maintained a moderate level of fitness through walking and bicycling. But I was immediately won over by the friendly, efficient and challenging YuBalance workouts. I've been going 2-3 times a week for about a year now and have dramatically improved my arm, leg and core strength in that time. Joshua and all the trainers are upbeat and kind, and there is always a good mix of fitness levels in each class. Can't say enough good things! read more

Great studio with variety of classes for all levels. From high intensity to even a stretch class (who would have thought about that?) Small classes with high qualified trainers who can pay attention to your form. Studio is always kept clean. Convenient hours throughout the day , 7 days a week. Staff is very caring and nice. Great location. Online scheduling is easy . You schedule your routine exercise, and you just do it! It worth it. With time and practice you get stronger and happy. Recommend especially for those who feel intimidated by big Gyms, or get board easily when working out, or those who want to supplement their workouts with strengths, flexibility and balance type of exercises. YuBalance is the place. read more

I've been training with Rory for over three years on and off. He whipped me into such great shape that I stopped seeing him about a year ago when it became less convenient. I thought, I got this - I can keep this up myself. Well let's just say that I'm back with Rory and am planning on incorporating training as part of my regular routine. He is a great motivator and his holistic philosophy on health supports me beyond fitness. Thanks, Rory! read more

I've been coming to YuBalance for about 6 months now and love it. Classes are small and easy to get into, workouts are challenging and varied, staff is great...all in all a fantastic gym. read more

Clean and perfectly located in the heart of the mission . As a native San Franciscan and in having lived in the mission all my life , it's a pleasure to see this business thrive. Big fan of the staff which keeps me motivated . Luckily I've been able to try different classes out and it's been a great session with each instructor . This place gives me a lot , so I give it a lot . I've been hitting it hard for about a month and could totally see the transformation . I'm ready to take my shirt off , and I'm always ready for the next session . And it just gets better from here on in . Thank you read more

I joined the unlimited monthly membership and I thought it was the best gym experience I have had to date. I am not used to using weights or bands and I have learnt so much from josh ! I feel stronger and fitter. The exercises are quick but effective and the class goes by super fast because the exercises are always changing. I've tried a few other places in this area and I think this place wins hands down. Something for everyone read more

I first met Rory in 2012. I'd never worked with a trainer before so I didn't know what to expect. I just knew that he helped a good friend of mine drop serious weight and get in shape and that's what I was seeking. He was very enthusiastic and kept me motived. He helped kick off my fitness journey. It's now 2014 and I'm still training with him. I train with him weekly, including a weekly bootcamp on Saturday mornings. I always feel alive and invigorated after our workouts. He's helped me achieve my fitness goals and keeps the workouts fresh by mixing them up often. We have monthly discussions to ensure the workouts are in line with my fitness goals. He provides tips and info on nutrition as well as fitness and workouts. He's also been extremely flexible when putting together a schedule. This guys is pretty awesome. His youthful and witty sense of humor will help keep the edge off during those intense workout and bootcamp sessions. All around excellent trainer here. read more

I have trained with Rory over the past year in both a group fitness class and personal training sessions. I highly recommend him as he takes your fitness goals seriously but is fun and easy to work with. He is passionate about living a complete healthy lifestyle which includes giving me healthy recipes to make at home. If I ask to work on a certain area of my body, he will modify the workout to pay extra attention to that area. Sometimes I am bored in group fitness classes that repeat workouts over and over again but Rory always has new exercises that challenge my body. He is flexible with his training times too, I have never met a personal trainer who is so committed to his clients. read more

I have had the pleasure of working out with Rory for about 5 months now and couldn't be happier with the experience or the results. I have never worked with a better trainer. Rory is experienced, knowledgeable, focused, motivating and genuinely cares about the success and well-being of his clients. I first worked with him in a bootcamp format- which was perfection: it was a blast and got me in the best shape I've been in in a long time. I've since done personal training and tandem training with him. All were tops. I can't wait to see what's next for YuBalance! read more

I had to update my review from a few months ago to again express my gratitude that a studio like YuBalance exists in our neighborhood. Since March, Rory has created three additional classes (BodySculpt, AthelticYu and YuSweat -- all awesome in their own way) and is constantly looking for feedback on schedules, improved workouts, etc. and has been super responsive. Personally I've seen a ton of real results (went from size 33/32 waist to 31/30, my bodyfat % has decreased) but mostly I feel stronger, more confident and have more energy than I did when I started coming here earlier this year. read more

Love the variety of classes, from the fun and energetic dance classes to the calming restorative yoga. The staff is also very personable and the studio is clean with a homey vibe. read more

Love this cute little studio! Very clean, and really friendly staff/teachers. I've been there a few times for bootcamp and yoga: both times teachers were great and made an effort to know my name. Rory is great. Love the outdoor bootcamp to bernal hill. read more

I am so happy to have this studio in my neighborhood. Classes range from fitness to strength, to dancing and yoga. All teachers are friendly and do a great job and the prices are fair. Rory and his team create a very personal experience - I always enjoy working out here and highly recommend it! read more

I have been working out with Rory since June 2011. I had tried other trainers before, however I felt Rory was the most competent. While some trainers tend to apply the routine they developed to their clients, Rory develops the routine for each client specifically, depending on their goals, health situation and time commitment. This was especially helpful, since I hadn't seen a gym from the inside in well over 10 years, I was a total workout rookie. Over the course of the first 10 months my body weight went from 200 lbs to 153 lbs, my body fat went from 27% to 13.5%. Since then I was not only able to keep the weight off, but also improve my overall health. I am not a fan of cardio, so during all of my workouts I was not once on a cardio machine. Instead, Rory incorporated cardio into the weight lifting routine, which is also more effective. Every 4 weeks he would change my routine, so it never got boring. What is also great, is that fact that Rory is very flexible in adjusting a routine or workout, if necessary for health reasons. I had injured my right shoulder, so he came up with a lot of routines avoiding that part of my body, so it can rest and heal. When I had to travel abroad for work, he developed a "hotel-room-routine" for me, something that I could do anytime, anywhere without any equipment. A few months ago I moved to LA, but still stay in close contact with Rory, he still provides me with new routines every 4 to 6 weeks, and keeps checking in on me. Rory is by far the best trainer I have worked out with, I good friend of mine also started working out with him and is seeing results fast. Rory is very knowledgeable, educated and fun to be around. He creates a workout environment that fosters a more body-consciences thinking and healthier living. I can highly recommend working out with him, no matter of you are a beginner or advanced. read more