Great workout and fire playlists! I look forward to Wednesdays now to get a good sweat in and have…read morean all around fun time. Priya's energy is so high you can't help but try to match it! I used to be a Bollywood dance teacher so I really need some challenging and fun choreography - Doonya delivers!

Doonya is one of the best Zumba classes I've been to! I've…read morebeen going since over a year now, and it's usually my thing to do on Wednesdays. I started at Doonya taking Shruti's classes, and later switched to the Heron St location for Palak's sessions. Both of them are amazing instructors! The steps are broken down into easily graspable parts, the choreo is a little challenging but at the same time not too complex which lets you also focus on the "working out" part of it, and moreover the energy level of the instructor is what makes this class truly motivating and pushes you harder. Palak also organizes happy hours, which is a great way to meet people if you're new to the city. Would definitely recommend this class for a fun workout!

YuBalance has been a big part of my health journey this year! Over the past twelve months, I've…read moregotten stronger and lost weight while gaining muscle, and I couldn't have done it without the support of the trainers at YuBalance! They are super friendly and positive, and they work hard to keep the workouts fun, varied, and challenging!

I've been going to YuBalance for the past two years and can't imagine not having it in my life…read more I've gotten so much stronger, and I'm always so much happier after I work out. The coaches are friendly and amazing. The class sizes are pretty small (10 max) so you get more space and attention. And the studio is clean and beautiful. I love YuBalance!

I joined Rae Studios as a beginner dancer in 2024. Since then, the studio has been the highlight of…read moremy life in San Francisco. Every single teacher at Rae puts their all in. They take the time to look at you, what you're doing, and help you learn, adjust, and get to know your body more. I'm an unlimited member, but the $25 per class (or whatever it is), is the best way to spend $25 in San Francisco. Not exaggerating. Jess is such an experienced coach. She moves like water. She watches your body, and understands how it works. She makes hands on adjustments. Being in class with her - I truly feel like I'm with a professional-grade artist. Power Barre is a must, for any dancer, any fan of Pilates, or anyone who just wants a lean, toned dancer bod. And Pop Jam is so much fun. I've also taken Jazz Funk with Tashi, which is the BEST way to start a Monday. It's beginner friendly, but you learn technique. She's fun, lively, hilarious. Every single person is beaming when they leave her class. Drenched with Anna is also a pleasure. She's a delight to watch. A true athlete in her flow. It's a real workout! Belly Dance with Andrea was a surprise to me. I had no idea what Belly Dance was until I took this class. As it turns out, Belly Dance is like a mix of Pilates and Booty shaking. I didn't think I could move so precisely, but Andrea is such a good teacher, and so good at explaining the moves - I believe she can teach anyone how to Belly Dance. She has a thorough understanding of the history, the culture, and the artistry. Hip Hop with Mahi - the most energetic ball of fun there is. She's effortless. Drenched with Diamond - another great workout, and a delightful way to spend a Saturday morning. I love to take my girlfriends and get brunch in Union Square afterwards. Also, the Rae Studios Showcase was SO much fun. You get training in how to perform as a group. The adrenaline is intoxicating. There are people who do four per season, is how fun it is. How many opportunities in life are there to perform? Rae Studios makes this accessible to everyone. The world is tough right now. We could all use a little more dance and light in our lives. Check out Rae!

Love Rae studios, long overdue review:…read more Convenient location near Union Square, a short walk from Powell station. You will need to ring the studios for them to buzz you into the building and take the elevator up to the 7th floor. Beware, the elevator can take a hot minute, so get there early! There is usually a receptionist that can help check you in, but you can also self check-in via their tablet in the bigger room. That room also has a dressing room for those that need to change clothing. There is a key for the bathroom. There is a waiting room and cubbies to place your stuff and high end water fountains. I'm glad that Rae studios has partnered with Wellhub/Gympass, This week I took a regular kpop class with Oche for the first time. I have done the performance workshop series with Fran last fall. Both Oche and Fran are great teachers, super energetic, thorough warmups and always checking in if we have questions on the choreography. Also both are super stylish!! Typically, you can see what song is being taught on Rae Studio's Instagram the day before the class. I've also taken several of the free kpop classes at Civic Center with Fran. For the free class, it is on the other side of the outdoor gym. It can get loud during events nearby, but Fran does her best to be loud and clear. As for the performance workshop, it was fun but the day of the performance was quite chaotic. The lights were different than how it was during the rehearsal runs and it was super disappointing when the music cut out. On the bright side, I felt like our group got to know each other well and even held a potluck together! I probably won't do another performance workshop series anytime soon, but will definitely keep coming to the regular and free classes.

I've been on a group workout class kick and stumbled upon The Bar Method-FiDi once when I was…read morewalking back home from downtown. Workout classes are not cheap, but what drew me to the Bar Method was the sign outside that said 13 classes for $78 (use within 60 days.) That comes out to be $6/class! What a steal! I'd never done barre before, but have pilates and yoga experience. I liked Barre because it toned so many different areas! We started with upper body, then moved down the body to legs and glutes and calves and abs! I liked how the class attendees were much more diverse (age, ethnicity, size) than pilates classes. It's very inclusive. Owner Noreen was the instructor and she was very helpful, guiding me and others to have better form. There are pads for when we kneel and sit. The studio is clean and airy. I like their no cell phone policy--too many people in other studios use cell phones during class and it's distracting! I also liked seeing the check-in counter woman diligently cleaning the locker area outside the class room. We take off our shoes there before going in, and it seemed clean. Will be back!

I love The Bar Method workouts! My Bar Method journey started in 2014 at their Honolulu studio & I…read morecontinued with The Bar Method when I moved back to San Francisco right before Covid. I took classes online & at other locations but the San Francisco studio closed last year & we were so sad. So, when we heard that The Bar Method was opening up in the Financial District, we all did our happy dance. I signed up for the 5:30 Bar Method class & it was great to see some familiar faces & meet the studio owners (they also own the San Mateo & Palo Alto studios). It was a great class, fun & very effective & I know that I will be sore tomorrow. Looking forward to taking more classes soon!

I had been running for an indeterminate period of time. I suspected it to be an eternity, but I…read morealso suspected that in my exhaustion I might be exaggerating things. Though I had certainly hiked greater distances, it dawned on me that this was possibly the longest distance that I had ever run in my life in one sitting. One of the girls running next to me spoke up. "Do you know how long we've been running?" she panted to our trainer, merrily peddling alongside us on a bike. "I think this is the longest I've ever run in my life." "About 5 and a half miles," he replied. "This is madness!" I exclaimed. "Madness? This...is...booooooooooooot caaaaaamp!" Okay, so that didn't happen, at least the 300 reference (although our trainer was in fact an easy-on-the-eyes Scotsman). But I really did run 5.5 miles that day, as well as perform various other feats of strength and endurance that would ordinarily seem improbable for me to do on a nearly daily basis. But beyond the fact that my goal weight is currently 22 pounds, I a) have reached the point where I really don't want to go to the gym and do the same routine day in and day out, b) know that despite my inner grumbling, I enjoy a good ass-kicking (especially if it means that I don't have to sweat the occasional chocolate or bucket of fried chicken), and c) would like to spend a least some of my day outside when I spend so much time inside working. For all these reasons and more, Boot Camp SF has been perfect for me. They have a variety of locations, great instructors, and various levels for each time slot offered. If for some reason you think you'll be gone a lot during a session (as I was for the previous one), you can purchase a pack of 10 classes to take when you are able (they can also be purchased singly). Having your measurements taken, which may initially seem mortifying, is actually a great way to see your progress and stay motivated. Oh, and you'll most likely end up bonded to the people in your group, if for no reason other than (happily) sharing in the suffering together.

I have had a hate-hate relationship with working out, exercise, and cardio my whole life. I would…read morelegitimately debate whether waiting 20 minutes for the next bus was better than running to catch the current bus. I am weak, I have no muscle tone, and I have little endurance. I've tried to change this approach to exercise several times in my life. Gym memberships, group classes, rock climbing, at-home workout videos with virtual coaching and support groups... nothing stuck. Enter BootCampSF. For the first time in my life, I craved feeling sore from a workout. I now know what it is like to want to go workout. I may not look all that different, but I feel better and stronger. On week one, I could only run up 1/3 of the hill; and by week six, I still couldn't run to the top of the hill, but I can make it 2/3 of the way now. I just finished my first 6-week program, and I've signed up for a recurring subscription. I never thought I'd be this excited about working out. This was Katy's last training session with BCSF, but I'm sure whoever we get next will be just as great.

I've been with Coach Charlie for a little over a year now, and he's been such a great personal…read moretrainer to me and my friend. We wanted to set up weekly training sessions, but he eased us in with a quick trial to see how we like the sessions and what we can do to achieve our goals in terms of weight, strength, etc. Since then, he's always taken care of us, made sure we engaged the correct muscles, and maintained proper form. We've never felt uncomfortable as he's always been a respectful yet witty and engaging coach throughout. The gym space is the perfect size for a class of 5-8 people. There's a ton of equipment available, and he keeps everything clean at all times. I love that the studio is never too cold or too hot, meaning I never feel like I'm suffocating or rigid from the temperature. Would recommend this gym to any of my friends!

Love Charlie's workout classes! The variety is great -- no two classes are quite the same -- and…read moreCharlie helps correct my form when I'm off. The community of women is also great. Highly recommend!

Amy and Fernanda are both fantastic!! Their regimen, training, patience and also desire to truly…read moresee clients improve & become stronger

I love the NV studio, and both the classes and personal training offerings. I try to get 2 personal…read moretraining sessions and 2 classes in per week and that keeps me active, motivated, and I can see steady, incremental improvement in my overall physical fitness. The studio is always clean, airy, the equipment and mats are wiped clean of sweat and dirt, and there are never too many people in the studio to make it feel crowded and overwhelming. My one significant disappointment in recent months is the swift succession of trainers who have abruptly left the studio without the owners informing the members of their departure or the reason thereof. In doing my own research and in talking to these ex trainers, it seems that these have been politically motivated as in - the ownership clashing with them on (unknown to me) aspects such as their training time (too much to sustain physically or too little to make it economically feasible, and personal decisions made by ownership. In any case, it would be good if a newsletter went out informing the members of trainers who are leaving/have left and sending them off in a supportive, respectful manner. I've gone through 4 or 5 really good personal trainers - with whom I'd built a personal and professional rapport - only to find out that it was their last week at the studio. This is both disheartening and disappointing. Advice to management - We come to the studio for the whole experience - the convenience of the location, the quality of the training and classes and most importantly the professional expertise and warm personable attitude of your trainers - whom are your biggest assets. Please don't take them for granted.

I'm in the middle of my second 4-week boxing bootcamp here and loving it. The gym stays amazingly…read moreclean, and the instructors are very friendly and helpful. The vibe is challenging and no-nonsense while still feeling warm and accommodating to different ability levels. Simon is the head coach and really stands out for how well he manages to provide individualized attention and feedback even in a large class. He also knows everyone's names within a couple of days.

Instructor Simon was very professional and well knowledge in the boxing field. He helped me with my…read moreform so l don't injure my back, and we also worked on my footwork. I learned more of the foundation of boxing which was very fun and exciting. I had a great full body workout. The gym is very clean, the people are welcoming. I will definitely go back and whoever is reading this should check them out!

I took Nannette's virtual class, and it was fun, and had my heart rate going. I can't always make…read moreit, but, now and then I can. See you soon

Zumba with Nannette has helped me lose 8lbs and gave my legs excellent tone so far in my quest to…read moreshape up before the new year!!! Before I sound like an infomercial... let me back up by saying Nannette was recommended to me by a friend who also happens to be Zumba instructor. I have always been active but was interested in adding a sports that's more feminine i.e. different from what I'm currently doing. Nannette's classes are attended by all walks of life... ranging from ladies who've done dance since they were 3, to those who just want to shake their booty. I have done dance based aerobic classes at gyms before and felt quite pressured to look good/ do the choreography well... but this is totally NOT the case in Nannette's classes. She adjusts to the class' level and gives plenty of encouragement (without coming across cheesy). I am only a few weeks in but am having a GREAT time. A shame that Nannette only teaches one class in SF each week - at the Mission's Cellspace (Bryant/ 19th), Sat 10:30a. Her other classes are based in Hercules CA area. Highly recommended!!!

I love pure barre! All of their locations have consistency which makes the check in and workout…read moreprocess so much easier. This time I came using class pass. I didn't have sticky socks anymore so I had to purchase some before the class. Cost me about $20. If you know you're coming and don't want to spend $20, Amazon has cute packs for cheaper and high quality, you just need to read the reviews. The only bummer is the class started late which got us out late. This isn't new as some other pure barres I've gone to are similar. They need to finish on time so everyone can wipe down their accessories, put them away before the next class starts. Usually what happens is as everyone is scrambling to put their items Away, the next class is already coming in making for a huge cluster chaos

I just started working out at Pure Barre and so far it has been great! The classes are well set up,…read morechallenging, adaptive, and a great workout. I did a trial class almost a year ago and did not join at the time due to personal reasons. Now, I have joined and it's been great! I also just started my graduate school journey so it is a release for me as well. The teachers are awesome and very helpful. They all take time to introduce themselves if they don't know you yet and cheer you on throughout the class. I will admit I was nervous to join at first just because I normally don't love gym environments, I never have. However, I love a class setting! I love that there are other people there to help you and they too have similar goals to you. I highly recommend PB, especially the West Portal location! Everyone there has been nothing but friendly and welcoming in my first few weeks. Looking forward to the journey ahead!