Lauren is someone I admire and trust. I am turning 50 with a hip replacement and was very lucky to…read morefind somebody like her who developed a personalized program to help me recuperate my strength. She makes the class fun every time I am with her and cares about my overall health. If you are lucky to get into her schedule , she is one of the best investments you can make for yourself!

Lauren Kern is one of a kind. When I started working with her I was insecure in my stride and…read moreneeded a good push. Lauren was supportive and taught me a lot about my weaknesses and highlighted my strengths. In just a few sessions, I found not only a worthy trainer, but also someone who I felt understood my path and turned a "workout" into a place to explore myself. Thanks Lauren, with your years of experience and your personability. I finally see my potential.

Mari is amazing and everything you'd want in a coach. She's empathetic, understanding, flexible,…read moreand also holds you accountable in a way that challenges you to improve physically and mentally We've worked together for the past 5+ years and what I've needed has changed over the years. In the pandemic days, it was the motivation to move my body when I just wanted to lay down all day. As I made incremental improvements and started moving regularly, the focus shifted to other aspects of my life that were related to movement: nutrition and sleep The important questions started-- why am I showing up to my workouts exhausted? Am I sleeping enough? How do I juggle the many different aspects of my life-- personal, work, caregiving, networking, etc? Am I eating enough? Am I eating regularly? Why do I go from 0 to 100 and go from not working out at all to workout out so much I could potentially get injured? We also focused on different types of movement: mobility, strength training, working on the areas of my body like my back and wrists that had sensitivities, stretching, and setting me up for success for things like run club. I learned about hormones and having my life style be adjusted to my menstruation cycle (more difficult strength training workouts during ovulation, focus on stretching and walking during luteal phase) It has been an incredibly challenging journey to face all of these aspects of my life and have these mindset shifts day by day and now year by year, but I know that I have Mari cheering me on and by my side every step of the journey to guide and support me. I'm excited to continue to work with Mari and I would highly recommend her programs

Mari is an exceptional trainer and coach and I wholeheartedly recommend her after training together…read morefor 4 years. She has excellent technical knowledge and skill, and is great at giving feedback and unlocking difficult to diagnose issues (both physical and sometimes mental). She is passionate about her work - she is constantly learning and genuinely wants to help her clients achieve their goals, whatever those goals may be. She is extremely observant and isn't afraid to deliver direct feedback when necessary for growth, but always does so with kindness. She's also an excellent pre and postnatal trainer, and her guidance was exactly in line with my PT's. After working out with various trainers for over 12 years, Mari is the very best I've been lucky enough to train with and learn from.

You can trust Deirdra to take on your health and wellness goals as her own…read more She's incredibly knowledgeable in human anatomy and its many quirks. If your body has limitations or presents something unique, she will study up and create a plan that works for you. Moreover, she's invested in teaching how to make strength and health a life-long practice. Workouts hit that magical balance of entertainment and pain. She knows how to push and how to keep you smiling while doing it. When I joined one of her small group practices, I met customers that had been working with her for more than 10 years. That kind of customer retention perfectly reflects her talent and dedication to clients. Whether an athlete taking it to the next level or couch potato just getting started, Deirdra is the coach you want in your corner.

I have worked weekly with Deirdra Rogers for over ten years. She is the best thing that ever…read morehappened to my body! As I approach 80 I am fitter than I have ever been in my life. Deirdra plans every workout carefully to include strength and anaerobic cardio training, always taking my personal needs into account. She knows just how and how much to encourage me so that I have seen great improvement since I began working with her. She is always attentive to the slightest detail and offers helpful corrections when necessary. An additional plus is that with her great sense of humor, Deirdra is fun to work with!

I participate in Kristina's Tuesday morning workouts in and around Fairfax and San Anselmo and love…read morethem! Each week we hike in a new local area, carrying weights and stopping to do different exercises. The combination of being outside, with warm and friendly folks and a trainer who knows what they are doing, seems to be a great mix of things!! I highly recommend!

Kristina truly is the best! I have done 1:1 training with her, attended her classes in the park and…read morejoined some group hikes over the past few years. I love how much Kristina switches up her training techniques to keep it fun. She has gotten me to try new things that are out of my comfort zone, but she also brings it back to basics. Kristina is so positive and motivating and you really cannot ask for more in a personal trainer! Highly recommend getting to her class!

I've had private coaching with Sharon at International Fire Pilates for nearly 2 years, and it has…read moremade an unanticipated big difference in my strength and mobility. I had a chronic hip infection when I started, which had secondary ramifications for how I walked and moved. Sharon is very intuitive and identified and corrected issues I hadn't even been conscious of. I since had surgery and treatment that eradicated the infection, but required reeducation in how to walk and move. I've had good physical therapists, but my work with Sharon restored my body in ways I hadn't thought possible. I can't recommend Internal Fire highly enough.

I'm so excited that Internal Fire Pilates is close to where I'm moving in San Rafael. This studio…read moreis a true gem in Marin. What makes it stand out immediately is that they teach classic Pilates, which is surprisingly hard to find these days. So many studios have moved toward trendier, watered down versions of Pilates, but Internal Fire stays true to the original method and you can absolutely feel the difference in the quality of the workout. Another thing that really impressed me is the equipment. They have top of the line apparatus that you just don't see in many of the other Pilates studios around Marin. Everything is beautifully maintained, professional grade, and clearly chosen with serious Pilates practice in mind. It makes the entire experience feel elevated and authentic. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, attentive to form, and clearly deeply trained in the classical method. The studio itself is welcoming, calm, and thoughtfully designed. You leave feeling stronger, aligned, and energized. If you care about true classical Pilates and excellent equipment, this is absolutely the place to go. I'm genuinely thrilled it will be my new neighborhood studio when I move to San Rafael.

Robin is fantastic! Bottom line: 1. I feel better, healthier…read moreand stronger 2. She works with my schedule and location 3. It's always fresh and different Working out with Robin has been better than I could imagine. It's a full body workout that hits all the right parts. But the best part is how easy it is to integrate into busy lives and schedules. We are working parents with two very young kids and I have to be in the office a majority of the time. Robin works with my schedule and comes to us to workout. She is flexible if it's just me or both of us. No need to block 2 plus hours to travel to and from the gym and workout, it's just pop into the backyard, driveway or whatever. She also creates bespoke workouts based on our level and speed each time. It's been great!

Robin's style is warm and personable. She challenges you to achieve your fitness goals with a…read morebalanced approach, both pushing you to succeed, yet patient with the process. She listens well to your needs and is both educational and supportive. Since starting her program, my muscles have taken shape, my self-esteem is higher and I've never felt better physically than I do now. I believe that Robin's training programs have changed my life completely for the best!

Elisa keeps the sessions fun, using a seemingly endless variety of strengthening movements, with…read moresome stretching. Her workouts are challenging but do-able - perfect for a 60 something older woman. Never dull, never straining/stressful, always interesting. It feel so good to be stronger, more resilient. My main issue is osteoporosis and Elisa is very skilled and knowledgeable about this, and able to tailor to my needs. Great personality, positive, encouraging but not underestimating what I can go for. Bonus: Struppe the sweet doggy who tags along!

Elisa creates an environment where movement feels easy and enjoyable. I love that my dog is always…read morewelcome and naturally included. Her appreciation for nature, along with her reliability and punctuality, adds a sense of trust and calm. I value her balanced, European-inspired perspective on well-being and movement. Elisa is caring, attentive, and a great listener. I highly recommend her for Personal Training.

Terrific gym with a wonderful atmosphere. Friendly staff, plenty of equipment and good energy. I…read moretalked to Xavier on the phone and in person and he was helpful and funny. Thanks for letting me drop in! Bram Wiley

Nadia is such a competent trainer, keeping my workouts varied and challenging in just the right…read moreway. I have injuries that she competently works around, keeping me training hard enough to strengthen me, but not hurt me. I like the facility, everything I need there, and centrally located for easy gym runs when the mood/time strikes. She mixes science based testing to help me gauge my progress. I am doing really well at this gym. I highly recommend her for all ages.