The below review had been previously posted from another account of mine when I was locked out of this one. I've copied and pasted it for reference below, but considering the "new normal" with shelter in place and social distancing, I wanted to re-post and reiterate how amazing TCS and Liz is. She managed to pivot to online FB live workouts daily and between her and the other TCS teachers, I'm able to actually get more workouts in from home than I could when I was physically going in. It's also so nice to see her face and the rest of our TCS crew pop up in the comments, it truly still feels like we are working out together. Folks, this is what a community is. Check out the TCS facebook page and give a workout a shot. If you like it I encourage you to keep it up and pay what you can via their website. Hopefully I'll "see" you there :)
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I am not a gym person. I've tried, and failed, to go to a traditional gym many times. Before kids, my physical activity was day-long hikes and climbing at the rock gym all afternoon. Around the time my first kid turned one, I realized that my mental and physical health were lacking and I needed structure if getting back to working out was going to stick. I signed up for ClassPass, and TCS's GIT FIT class was my first foray back into physical activity after pregnancy and early motherhood. Though I tried a few more places to tell myself I put in the effort, I knew I found *my* place here. I quit Class Pass and I just recently celebrated my 5 year anniversary at TCS.
What do I keep coming back? The community. Nobody here postures or cares what they look like. They're not here to get dressed up or be seen, they're here to get strong and have fun. There is a core group of regulars, but come enough and you will be one of them, there are no "cool kids." GIT FIT is a different class every time, but expect to warm up, do a circuit of cardio (together or in stations) and then transition to strength training (again, usually rotating through stations, so it keeps things interesting and you're constantly moving.) Sometimes, there will be relays. Sometimes, there will be teams. Sometimes, you'll work with a partner. Every time, you will have a good time.
I've been around to take classes from some excellent teachers, some of which are no longer in SF, but even they come through to visit and take class when they are in town. Liz, the owner, has the gift of being able to describe to you not only how the moves should feel to you but give such great insight and correction that will make you *understand* how to target the muscles you need to for the proper form. Her classes are dynamic in movement and will work your whole body in ways you may not always expect. Jason's classes skew more towards traditional HIIT or bootcamp-y but you'll get just as great a workout in a different approach. He also has a background in stand up comedy which will not be at all surprising. I haven't had the pleasure of taking a class from Felicia yet but I've heard good things.
If you need structure and consistency to get yourself in shape and have found a gym just doesn't get it done for you, this is your place. If you dislike the aggro bootcamps and ear-shredding spin classes, this is your place. If you just want to come and get healthy and strong in a supportive environment with folks that will welcome you because you want to be here, this is definitely your place. I'll see you there - don't forget to say hi. read more