I've trained with Gustavo for several years and done a number of private lessons with him - highly…read morerecommend! He's focused, clear, and great ability to help you troubleshoot your game. He's also a "fun" blackbelt to roll with - flows enough that you're not frustrated but pushes your limits constantly.

I wasn't planning on joining a boxing gym, but my brother and his son kept telling me to try Solis…read moreBoxing--and I'm really glad I listened. From day one, I felt welcomed. The gym has everything you need: plenty of space, top-quality bags, and a setup that works for all levels. Whether you're brand new or experienced, you can train comfortably and actually improve. Fernando is a hidden gem in South San Francisco. What he's doing for the community is powerful--you can tell he genuinely cares and is building something bigger than just a gym. Shoutout to the coaches--Erica, Danny, CT, and Leon. They're all supportive, knowledgeable, and push you to get better every session. What I like most is the environment. You see men, women, kids, and all skill levels training together, all with the same goal: to improve. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a real boxing gym with a strong community.

I've been coming to Solis Boxing for the past 3 years with my son Max, and it has honestly been one…read moreof the best decisions we've made. From day one, the environment has been welcoming, motivating, and full of positive energy. All of the coaches -- Cesar, Danny, and Erica -- are amazing to work with and truly care about helping everyone improve, no matter their skill level. A special thank you to Fernando -- he is incredibly knowledgeable and has taught me so much about the fundamentals of boxing. You can tell he's passionate about what he does and genuinely wants to see people grow both inside and outside the gym. Since joining, I've gone from 185 lbs to 155 lbs, and beyond the physical transformation, I've also seen a huge boost in my son Max's confidence, which means a lot to me as a parent. This gym is more than just a place to train -- it's a community. We're very grateful to be a part of it. Thank you, Fernando and the whole Solis Boxing team!

Alejandro is as good as it gets, he is a grade A trainer with a ton of motivation and knowledge…read more When working-out with Alejandro, he focuses on my needs according to the goals I would like to reach. I mainly work with him for building more muscle and improve balance, every session with him is unique to what body part we are focusing on. I find that he takes what ever i express with to him into account but still making sure I am executing exercises safely to prevent injury. Alejandro is also really flexible with my schedule, we find time during some crazy weeks and with his two locations as well as out door meetings, there is always a place and a time for a convenient work out. He seems to really cater to what ever is easiest for me. He is a great trainer and I would suggest him to anyone!!

I had a chance to try a few sessions with Alex and was very impressed with his abilities and focus…read more I'm no gym rat, but I would like to get a feel for simple exercises I can do to stay fit and use proper physics. Alex was certainly competent and he kept a good eye on my posture and listened well. He's a young guy but when he worked with me I knew he was serious about his business. The gym is a bit crowded at times and not very "upscale," but it's well stocked and Alex gave me good introductions to exercises that really felt like I could do them at home and not hurt myself. I'd give him a rating of about 4 on the coaching as he still has a few rough spots that I know he'll grow into as he matures at this career. But I'm giving him a solid 5 because he does what few coaches seem to do- he really knows how to give an awesome massage. When I has head or neck pain, he laid me down on the table and worked me deep and I was blown away by his talent. I told him he should consider physical therapy or Chiropractic as a career, he really has great hands. So overall I think the package he offers is really beyond your typical "GO FER IT" meathead coaching. His hourly rate is beyond what I can currently handle, but I think anyone with the finances to try a session or two with him will appreciate his patience and ideas. And be damn sure to have a few muscle complaints ready so he puts you on the table, damn good massage!

Patrick was extraordinarily patient with me at my first class today. I lost both my father and my…read moregrandfather in 2016. The shock of the loss of the two of them has finally cleared a bit and I'm s-l-o-w-l-y making my way out of my grief and into fitness again. This was the first formal class exercise I'd done since 2015. Once again, Patrick was patient, encouraging but not overt about embarrassing you with giving positive feedback. It was a challenging work out and I took my time getting re-aquainted with my body as I definitely needed help. I'm more of a visual learner when it comes to anything kinesthetic so was grateful for Patrick's patient coaching on getting my movements down. It was good to check in with my body after being checked out of it with grief for sometime. I'll be back.

This place is quite possibly the most under-rated gym in San Francisco. I almost feel bad giving it…read moremore exposure because I selfishly don't want the classes to get too crowded but I have to give Patrick and his Russian kettle bell class the recognition and praise it deserves. I found this place through Class Pass and to be honest was a little underwhelmed the first time I came in. I almost couldn't find the place as there is no sign whatsoever and it is actually inside of another Gym (Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu). The front desk didn't know what to do with me at first as I wasn't there for martial arts, but after some explanation and signing a waiver I got connected with Patrick, the instructor. Patrick does not coddle you. He does not give you inspirational speeches or nutritional advice. He is not here to be your friend. He is here to make you work. In the world of boutique fitness studios I found this to be a breath of fresh air. Each class consists of Patrick leading you through a deceptively difficult Kettle bell workout full of full body moves that force you to recruit all of your strength and stability to get through them. Yes you will be doing a lot of kettle bell swings but you will also be doing other moves like the fiendishly intense Turkish get up, clean and press, hanging leg raises, goblet squats, one-handed swings, and much much more. Patrick also incorporates some interesting full body stretches into the routine, which give you little breathers and help you keep those hamstrings limber as the class goes on. Patrick cares a lot about proper form and will not hesitate to tell you if you are doing a move incorrectly. This is a rarity in the modern fitness landscape and is much appreciated! There is nothing sexy about a back injury. These classes are so great because there is simply no cheating or slacking with kettle bells. You cannot hide from the hard work here. Kettle bells are so effective because they make you perform complex compound movements that require a degree of core stability and recruitment of all of your major muscle groups. Each move requires your utmost focus, attention, breath, and strength. As such you find yourself working pretty much every muscle in your body, breathing hard, and sweating a ton by the end of class. Come here. Work hard. You will sweat. You will learn. You will get stronger in a no-bullshit setting. This class is certainly not for everyone. If you are looking for entertaining work outs with choreography and music and talkative receptionists you should not come here. You will not have fun and will feel out of place. There is no fluff or padding to these classes. They are full-body weight training with the fat trimmed out (fitness pun intended). Come here for results. You won't regret it.

I'm so happy and honored to be the first to review Bo5s!…read more I first met Josh while training at UFC gym down in LA and have known him for almost 4 years now. He was my personal trainer in Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling for an entire year and thanks to him I was in the best shape of my life both physically and mentally. Josh has the technique and work ethic of a UFC fighter but he is the most approachable, laid back person. We both happened to move back to the Bay Area a couple years ago and when I heard about Bof5s I was stoked! I had been training indoors at my fight gym for so long that the sound of taking advantage of SF's beautiful outdoors was a welcome change. There definitely are not enough organized outdoor activities in SF and the ones that do exist have that rigid bootcamp format and a ridiculous drop-in fee. The fact that Bof5s is on the weekends (both Saturdays and Sundays) worked perfectly around my work schedule, there isn't a hefty membership, and it was such a refreshing way to meet people (an alternative to the drinking scene, imagine that!). To join, you don't need to be head to toe in Lululemon and you don't even need to consider yourself to be "in shape." Check it out if you simply want a refreshing change of pace in your work out routine, meet like-minded people, and breathe in the eucalyptus trees in the great outdoors one Sunday before you head to brunch. Go alone, grab a friend, a family member, a date, whatever, and go check it out!

I met Josh at El Nino training center back in 2009 (the old location) and then again when he…read morestarted teaching at UFC Gym in San Bruno. I am really happy that he started Bunch of Fives, I recently started running outdoors and there is nothing more exciting that working out with the beautiful scenery that San Francisco has to offer, and on top of that having a trainer like Josh encouraging you to do better each time. He is very professional and is knowledgeable.

I've currently have been attending Daniels strength and condition class every tuesday and…read moreThursday's and have been really enjoying the class. Daniel is a really dedicated and committed coach to us as and long as we're able to put the work in he's here to help!

Great trainer, Daniel always gives a challenging workout. He makes sure your form is on point so…read moreyou get the most (burn) from the exercise. I get a lot from his classes.

I've been personal training with Chris for the last 1.5 years…read more I used to live on a steady diet of hot cheetos, jameson, and beer... and he helped me get my mind and body back on track. When I first started, was about 130 lbs of FAT on a 4'10'' frame. NO BUENO. I had zero muscle and couldn't walk up a flight of stairs without panting. Now, 1.5 years later... I'm happy to say that I'm down to 119lbs of MUSCLE. I've leaned out and eat so much healthier. I'm much more conscious about what I put in my body and also so much stronger. Stronger than I ever thought I could be. OK, enough about my results. Let's talk about Chris. Chris started off as my trainer.... but he's become more than that to me. He's become my friend and support system :) He's super encouraging and very accommodating. Chris is also EXTREMELY professional and trust worthy. If you're looking for a personal trainer... hit up Chris. He's amazing and has seriously changed my life for the better.

I've been working out with Chris for a couple of years now. Before I started training with him, I…read morewasn't a total couch potato, but I wasn't challenging myself, and didn't really do any heavy lifting. Now I'm so much stronger! I have a lot more muscle and stamina. I feel like I have achieved a lot in these couple of years with Chris's motivation and help. I'm not one of those people who needs someone to shout at me to work hard - quite the opposite. Chris is just straightforward and encouraging. He knows how to keep your workouts interesting, and you feel like he's behind you all the way, and on your side. He's definitely good at challenging you though! I'd recommend him to anyone who's serious about getting stronger and more fit.

My name is Hyder Amil and I am currently an undefeated professional MMA fighter for Bellator and a…read morepersonal trainer myself. Josh has been a coach, a training partner and a mentor to me for over 3 years. As a coach he is the combination of a great personal trainer and a great martial arts instructor. Josh is extremely knowledgeable in various martial arts (boxing, wrestling, Jiujitsu,mma) as well as movement/strength & conditioning. What makes him an teacher is his professionalism, his communication and his extensive knowledge not only as a trainer but also as a competitor. We have produced great results working together. I would recommend Josh's training and teaching services to anyone who is looking to better themselves. Whether you are a professional athlete looking for the small advantages that only intelligent training and a great coach can provide or a complete beginner looking to improve your general strength and conditioning and ability to move: Josh has got you covered. 10 out of 10.

Josh Berkovic is a phenomenal strength coach. His knowledge of human movement and ability to…read morere-train people on how to become better movers is unmatched. Josh has been a huge asset for myself and my patients in being able to assist with rehab exercises and getting people back into the game. Whether you are looking to improve in sports performance or you are looking to recover from an injury, Josh will develop a program to suit your goals! Albert Salopek LAc, ATC Founder of Accelerate Sports Medicine