This guy is fantastic for pain in your joints! He kicks butt in taking care of my walking needs and…read moresets me up with less pain every time!! I feel lucky to have found him. He's the best in the industry for helping people out of their pain.

Dynamic Balance has been a lifesaver! I have several issues due to surgery and other life issues…read moreand Mark has given me back so much range of motion and relief. His expertise is unmatched in my experience.

Patrick Barnes is a phenomenal trainer. I've had a few good personal fitness trainers in the past…read morebut Patrick blew them all away, bar none. From the very first time I attended a training session with Patrick on parkour strengthening and conditioning at Apex Movement Norcal, I was completely impressed. Patrick's instructions are very clear and easy to understand; the demonstrations are spot on; and his expectations of me when he asks me to do the movements and exercises are spelled out so clearly that I feel safe and secure doing the exercises myself. His attention to proper technique and correct form is so refreshing that I have the utmost confidence, that if I follow his instructions, there is very little room for error and the risk of injury to myself is greatly minimized. He explains anatomy, physiology and kinesiology in such layman's terms that I could understand what he means. He is so down-to-earth I never once felt this dude is "just trying to B.S. me and show off that he knows a lot of useless stuff." In fact, every word that comes out of his mouth makes so much sense. Yeah he is that awesome that I decided he is worth every penny to get one-on-one sessions with him which I am doing now. And I highly recommend anyone serious about training to get on his schedule while you still can.

The last time I lifted weights was in high school with my brother, Tim, who teased me mercilessly…read morefor being weak. I must admit, I was a bit intimidated going to my first session with Patrick, (partially because of my punk brother for teasing me,) but because Patrick is super strong and graceful due to being a powerlifter, highland games athlete and a modern dancer. But ends up the weight lifting session was about me. Which exercises my body needs. My safety. How to lift with good structure. Patrick has a skill for explaining things clearly and simply, without confusing me with extraneous details. He was very encouraging and gave me lots of feedback on my form. The other lifters there were also really nice and fun to be around. It was an absolute blast working out and training with Patrick.

Hey guys can't express how much Georgio at Tribe had helped me out to get back in shape. Georgio is…read moreknowledgeable as well as professional in all aspects of fitness. I am an ex-overseas Womens basketball player and had to overcome a lot of injuries, with his help I was able to move correctly keep my form and get the strength back. It's hard sometimes to motivate yourself to workout, but with georgio's guidance, encouragements and challenge I was able to get back into it. I highly recommend him for individual session of all kinds. Sport related, strength and conditioning, police PAT's, mobility etc.. His a one man shop! Thanks Georgio for taking such great care of me, looking forward for the future.

Georgio helped me learn how to move properly after years of debilitating back pain. We started…read moreslow and he gave me tips on how to correctly use my hips, legs, and back with proper hinge technique. My body feels completely different and I am able to live a life largely without pain and discomfort. My strength has also greatly increased. I definitely recommend working with Georgio.

I'd start by saying that I agree with almost all of what's been conveyed in other reviews here…read more Please read those as well, as they are all relevant and accurate, even if older. His marketing as a kettlebell instructor unfortunately undersells his areas of expertise and what he is capable of doing for you. Kettlebells are merely a tool in his toolbelt for fitness and health. Yes, he is an incredible kettlebell instructor, but he has so much more to offer. He can and will tailor a custom program to meet your goals, with or without a focus on kettlebells. His approach and abilities hit all the buzzwords of the day - healthspan, longevity, mobility, flexibility, VO2 max, strength and resistance training, functional fitness and movement patterns, and so on, beyond whatever "kettlebells" might bring to mind. I do also want to emphasize what many reviews mention: Marty's knowledge and eye for form surpasses what I've experienced from coaches and trainers across different disciplines and sports. It's just incredible. He will make sure you are completing movements in a way that will keep you safe from injury, and will not let you proceed until you've met that bar. And he will explain it all to you, so you also learn along in the process. I'm sure for some it might feel slow and occasionally frustrating, but it's essential for staying injury free, maximizing your potential, and improving your form and body mechanics beyond exercise and into your day-to-day life. He is strict and, as some other reviews mention, "old school" - he's not going to coddle you. This comes from a place of care. If you don't follow his guidance, you won't meet the goals you set out aiming to achieve. He will know it, and he will let you know it. If you're not willing to dedicate a couple hours a week to exercise for your health and goals, he may not be the best fit for you. If his style and approach ends up being a fit for you, he will take you to the next level.

I've worked with Marty for several years to help correct nagging injuries and faulty movement…read morepatterns. I didn't want to go the traditional trainer route and found Marty through his certification in kettlebells. He's helped me correct the need to wear orthotics due to foot overpronation by strengthening my lower leg muscles. I've also corrected lower back and elbow pain through the use of kettlebells and Indian clubs. Marty will design a custom program for you and your needs. It won't be a quick fix, but is a long term relationship that will help you feel stronger and more in tune with how your body is feeling.

I've worked with a lot of personal trainers in my life and David has a rare "All in" kind of…read morededication in your health and fitness goals. At the time I wasn't the most compliant client, however, he kept working with me and in addition to excellent workouts, he would take time to discuss my goals, where I was at, how I was feeding my body, and how 'We' were going to help achieve my goals. He has such a diverse background in dance, yoga, weights, stretching and other facilities - and he brings all of them to each session. David will adapt your workout to what fits you, not fitting you to a particular workout. He's also absolutely Hilarious - CHECK HIM OUT!!

I appreciate David s ability to listen and tailor his training to the needs of the client…read more From my point of view , as a "boomer" he offers a thoughtful, holistic and balanced approach to training informed by his own experience and ongoing education.

1. What is the "Sports Palace" 2. Jim Schmitz, the legend…read more3. My story (1) "The Sports Palace" is the bay area's original [Olympic] Weightlifting gym hidden away in the basement of a bodybuilding gym in South San Francisco. A true hidden gem! Over the several years of training here, we've been visited by professional athletes, weightlifting royalty (athletes and coaches), and visitors from around the world; if only just to mingle with Coach Jim Schmitz and train in the most complete and original curation of weightlifting history. And of course with the best equipment: ELEIKO... everything!... barbells, plates (discs), etc. Even some custom fabricated equipment. Just be prepared to count in kilograms [it's easier... trust me]. (2) Jim, as you may have read from other reviews... is a decorated Olympic and National Coach. Yes. He coached in the Olympics for Team USA (1980, 1982, & 1988). He's kind of a big deal; but you'd never know it. He's very down to earth, and loves sharing stories of his escapades and adventures over the years (between sets, as long as you're working hard). He knows how to read a room and is full of corny jokes which will keep you entertained while you're focused on training. He also wrote for MILO magazine for a period of time and consulted/held positions with USA Weightlifting and the International Weightlifting Federation. (3) I originally sought his coaching after several years of "recreational weight training" using prescribed workouts from my collegiate days. I always thought I was "in-some-kind-of-shape." Boy was I wrong. I couldn't overhead squat a broom stick on my first day; let alone snatch a barbell. My posture was terrible, I had zero joint stability, and was less flexible than I thought I was, or should have been. Jim assured me that with consistent effort (and personalized drills) results would eventually come. Just... try not to get a new exercise named after you... (inside joke). A year later, I snatched OVER my bodyweight; AT FULL DEPTH (see pictures). My posture is the best it's ever been [despite working in a lab and at a desk], and I still train today (albeit remotely, due to relocating). Jim for a while trained my fiancée too, and we invited him to our wedding! [TLDR] Seeing people lift heavy weights overhead may look and sound intimidating, but the people here are really the friendliest and most dedicated individuals you'll meet. Complete novices to international champs, all are welcome. Lifting heavier, and heavier is truly intoxicating. Come by to watch, have a chat with Jim, train, get strong.

Lifting with Jim is always a great time, and there's a super supportive community as well. It's a…read morewelcoming and friendly environment for both new and experienced lifters. I trained with him for four years when I was in high school, and recently visited again while I was in town for the holidays, and I immediately felt at home again! The equipment is top notch (all the bars are eleiko) and Jim is very experienced. He's coached a number of Olympic athletes and this is one of the oldest weightlifting clubs in the world. Another plus is that there are lots of great options around for food after your workout.

I was on my way to check out Cole Valley Fitness when I happened upon Midline. I never even made it…read moreto CVF. I signed up with Midline the same day. I'm a triathlete and just needed a good gym where I can go and get my workout done with none of that BS you find at the other gyms. It's quiet, intimate, and the owners are dedicated fitnessphiles that are happy to help you. I haven't taken any of the pilates classes or private training yet, so this review is just for the gym and equipment. Plus they are open to suggestions and continue to add to the selection of resources. If you're looking for saunas, steam rooms, eucalyptus scented massage rooms, digital cable ellipticals that do all the cardio for you while you preen in your face full of make-up then look elsewhere. But if you need a no nonsense gym then you've found it.

It has taken me a while to write this review - a year. I feel bad writing negative reviews, but I…read moremyself find negative reviews helpful when I'm researching something, so just contributing to the community. I did 3 sessions with Jason - Jason is a nice enough guy, but I was testing trainers out - I wasn't ready to commit to him or any trainer yet (I was post surgery/foot injury, and planning to go to a trainer for months, potentially years, so I wanted to do my diligence) - When Jason found out that he wasn't the only trainer I was working with, he got really mad at him. I felt like a child being scolded - I thought this was a terrible way to treat a client, I expected better customer service, especially considering I was paying $100 per session. I ultimately felt too uncomfortable to continue training with Jason after the incident... I mean he made me feel really shitty, as if I had done something awful - BUT when I spoke to other trainers, they thought the response was strange and that it's not uncommon for people to test out more than 1 trainer - Especially considering I had only had a total of 3 sessions with him. I'd likely score my experience here lower than a 3 (I wouldn't go here again - esp now that I've had more experience with trainers, and know what works and doesn't work for me), but I don't want to bring down the gym's average. I just wanted to share my experience in case it was helpful for anyone as they research - when I was first looking for a trainer I was so lost and confused, reviews helped me so much! The good news is - I did find a great trainer, someone who's style worked for me... Jason may be great for someone else, just didn't work for me.

Sebastian taught my partner and I the perfect routine to improve our posture while strength…read moretraining. We came to him with a unique request, but he's a master of finding solutions uniquely suited to your needs. He has all the right soft skills too: he's a great communicator, he's friendly, and he simply knows how to make the workout fun. We'd highly recommend him and would certainly work with him again!

Sebastian is an awesome instructor. I did quite a bit of looking around this time before choosing…read morea trainer and went to Sebastian because people said he's the best in the city. Hard to say not knowing every trainer in the city but I'd say it's probably true. I started out in 1-on-1 training sessions with Sebastian to get some of the basics down and then moved into group sessions which are both more economical and more fun, training with others. Sebastian has an awesome location in Noe valley where we exercise outdoors with views of the city and a killer set of steps on which to torture ourselves. I'm 2 days away from my first Olympic Triathlon which I don't think I'd be ready for without Sebastian. He helped me dig out from 10 years behind a computer screen and get back into shape in just a few months and I'm confident he'll help me reach my aggressive fitness goals over the next 6-12 months. Come work out with us, it's fun!