My partner was casually scrolling on facebook when she came across Coach Calvin's Ad regarding…read moreSpeed Training. I reached out to him via Email and the first biggest impression for me was how quickly he responded and answered all of my questions! Coach Calvin sent me all of the information I requested and also sent me his website which pertained all of the information on there as well. After carefully looking through the website, I decided to book a 1 on 1 session for our 13 year old son which was very affordable! My boy currently plays multiple sports but I believe he needs guidance to gain better posture/form and build speed and strength. During the first session, Coach Calvin didn't waste any time he immediately jumped right into training, he was very observative, identified his weak points, gave critical feedback and corrective actions! All of these are exactly what we've been looking for in a trainer and to top it off, the biggest plus in his coaching style that impressed us was the fact that Calvin was able to demonstrate and even performed the drill WITH my son! I'm glad we found Coach Calvin and are looking forward to seeing improvements in our sons performance!

Great training and learned a lot from todays session. Will definitely come back to train again.read more

SFBA's summer camp was an amazing experience for our young athlete. Coach White and his entire…read morecoaching team are exceptional role models who really helped our child learn and build upon foundational basketball skills. By the end of the summer, our athlete was inspired and felt more confident and motivated to continue playing and learning about the sport. Highly recommend!

Our son loves it! Great academy for kids of all ages (we have an 8 year old and a 16 year old going…read morehere). Coach Mariano is a star!

Nabil is the best! He is experienced, super patient with kids. my kids love him so much!! Highly…read morerecommend!

I have been training with Bill Sheppard for many years and he is a superb trainer at Gold's Gym at…read moreBrannan & 9th. Prior to Bill, I worked with a different trainer for 4 years. After working with Bill, my body really began to change. He takes the time to find out your goals then tailors your workout plan to meet your needs. He's patient, and explains what you're doing so you have an understanding of the proper form. I highly recommend him to those who are serious about improving their fitness.

Spent many years in Will's boxing training classes. Will is a great coach. He is patient, funny and…read morehis boxing classes are a great workout and he teaches fundamental boxing skills. I definitely recommend Will. 10/10.

Will Wheatley is a amazing instructor that goes above and beyond for his clients/ students…read more Very professional and has a knack for teaching clients of all ages. Will is dedicated to helping each student get better and more comfortable with their personal development. Excellent teacher and a great person.

I've been training with Jamal for a few months now, and I honestly can't recommend him enough. Not…read moreonly has he helped me stay motivated and reach my fitness goals with tailored workouts, but he's also been amazing with my nephews. He makes training fun and engaging for them, while still teaching proper technique and encouraging healthy habits. It's not easy finding someone who can connect so well with both adults and kids, but Jamal makes it look effortless. Super professional, patient, and always brings great energy--he's been a great fit for all of us! He also has a summer camp we will be attending soon! It was great last year!

Jamal has done great work training my son in strength and conditioning for basketball. Initially…read morebrought my son for a recurring calf strain and since seeing Jamal, he hasn't had the issue. He was able diagnose, set a plan, and condition him to be holistically healthy again. Highly recommend his work!

My son, Jacob, absolutely loves attending classes here and looks forward to every class. He attends…read morefive times a week, and his enthusiasm has only continued to grow. It has been amazing to watch his confidence, discipline, respect, and martial arts skills develop through the guidance and encouragement of the instructors. The instructors are exceptional. They are knowledgeable, patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in each student's success. They create a positive and motivating environment where every child feels welcomed, challenged, and encouraged to do their best. The classes are structured, engaging, and fun, allowing the students to learn important martial arts techniques while also building confidence, focus, perseverance, and respect. The facility is always clean, organized, and well-maintained, making it a comfortable place for both students and families. Every member of the staff is friendly, professional, and always willing to answer questions or help in any way they can. Their dedication to providing a positive experience is evident from the moment you walk through the doors. As a parent, I truly appreciate the professionalism, kindness, and commitment shown by the entire team. They have created an environment where children not only learn martial arts but also valuable life skills that extend beyond the dojo. We are incredibly grateful to be part of this community and highly recommend this martial arts school to any family looking for a supportive, respectful, and high-quality program for their child

Our family first joined Barrios in 2021, when my son started Hapkido classes as a 5 year old. We…read morefound the classes to be reasonably priced, a single monthly fee for unlimited classes, and a schedule with several options throughout the week. My son advanced through several belt levels, and we enjoyed the sense of community at the studio! Over the years, both my son and daughter have attended the summer + winter camp week long programs. I love that they get a lot of time outdoors, and there's a mix of physical activity plus arts / crafts. Lunch and snacks are included! As I was searching for an adult fitness program for myself, I enrolled in the Barrios strength training classes. I love the variety of instructors, routines, and music! Overall, the studio is professionally run, has a warm sense of community, and is convenient. Lots of parking, walking distance to coffee / park (while you wait for kids classes), and plenty of options for classes. Highly recommended!

As a loyal Gary Lee follower since 2003, I am happy to find that he is finally being recognized…read moreapart from the gym at which he teaches. The gym is fabulous, don't get me wrong, but Mister Lee's master workouts deserve more than a small blurb between a description of the locker rooms and the ever-increasing monthly dues. His workouts are the "meat" of my routine and the reason I drive thirty minutes to get to a workout rather than five, and pay $180 per month instead of $50. I do this because there's something about Gary... I'll begin with Gary himself. Thirty-something with a wiry strong, athletic physique, he doesn't look like some crazy Crunch instructor maxed out on steroids. Think Tim Lincecum. Down to earth, often funny, he's one of those people that just walks around exuding good vibes. People tend to gravitate toward him and are excited to be a part of whatever it is he's doing. In the gym, he notices and remembers what each client can do and works from there. He'll yell at you but it's never EVER meant to be mean or to make you do something beyond your personal ability. More encouraging than intimidating, it's a "I notice you're slacking off right now because I know exactly what you're capable of and you're not doing it" warning. My reaction is always either a sheepish grin, or a "you want me to do THAT?" brow furrow... and then I do whatever it is I'm told. The real question is, will training with Gary get you to lose weight? Yeah, it will. As with any trainer though, diet is a huge chunk of it, so don't expect this to be your ONLY solution. Beyond the weight loss though, over time, you'll start to feel tougher. Not just stronger, tougher. (Yes, I'm talking to you too, fellas. Half the class is composed of fit dudes and they have to stop to catch a breath, too). First, you'll notice that you're developing endurance. In the middle of a hard run, you'll be able to drop to a three minute plank followed by a set of push-ups before getting back up to start running again. You'll gain balance such that you won't be twisting or spraining your ankles as easily because the small muscles in your lower legs somehow react faster. Your chronic low back pain will no longer plague you because your core will become tough enough to actually support you (imagine that). The endorphin rush you'll walk away with following each workout will last for hours, putting you in a relaxed, positive mood. These are all effects that I have come to experience for myself throughout my years of training with Gary. Whenever my school schedule conflicts with my G-schedule, I can see and feel the difference, even when I'm consistently taking other bootcamp-style classes, Body Pump, Spinning, Step, and (non-G) kickboxing. I never feel quite as tough or as lean. Needless to say, those are the semesters I dread the most. Fortunately for us all, Gary has branched off to train clients on his own, independent of the pricey gym with workouts on most days of the week. He's the best kept secret to fitness in SF, but now that he's official with Yelp, I think the secret is out...

I've only been going to Gary's Total Athletic Conditioning class at the Bay Club for three weeks…read morenow, but I'll keep going as often as I can for as long as we're both in the same city. It's the hardest fun I've ever had at a gym. Most other teachers at the Bay Club wear headsets and keep talking and giving instructions throughout the class. Gary comes in and says maybe ten words to the class in the whole hour. He teaches like an animal: pure id. He'll sort of bark to get the class's attention, demonstrate the next move, and maybe say the number of repetitions to do, and then blend back into the crowd. It's hard work, but Gary's spirit and the room's esprit de corps really keeps you working hard at it despite any mental resistance. He'll ask you (without words) to do some insanely challenging stuff -- but instead of feeling messed-with, or abused, or anything else negative, you just laugh at the outlandishness of the challenge, then give it a try and find that you can do it. After every class I go home to my wife and say "look what Gary had us do today!" and demonstrate these things where you're in plank and have to jump the length of a step-aerobics-step without really bending your legs, or this "donkey kick" where you're in plank and kick your legs high and balance on your arms, again without really bending your legs. I show my wife and she says "jeez be careful you'll make yourself puke". (On the other hand, my wife is very happy with the physical results of the class). Gary's Bay Club class keeps getting more and more crowded and I hope they will add more classes (maybe they've simply cut back for the summer?) so I can go more often than just Monday and Tuesday. I take 1.5 hours out of the middle my workday to go to Gary's class--so I have to come into work early and/or stay late on TAC days to keep up good appearances. This is totally worth it.