George Jr’s Fitness Lifestyle Adventure

Whatever you're doing, George will make it easier! It will, of course, involve some sweat.I started working out with George two years ago, after my chiropractor recommended him. I'd been running on a treadmill at home, and had terrible shin splints.  My first goal was quite simple - run with less pain. George's great gift is that he's almost a cross between a trainer and a physical therapist. He lays out long-term goals, but every workout starts with a discussion of what's not working - and we work on that.And so much more than running became easier. Gardening is easier - the squatting, kneeling and crawling around pulling weeds. Both my strength and balance have improved, making it easier to step into clothing. And other things: my weight, my blood sugar, my sleep, my overall mood. I now have the blood pressure of a Zen master! This is an investment in aging gracefully.George is intensely curious, and that makes him a great resource for all sorts of questions. He is always reading something new, going to a weekend workshop, out climbing a mountain, watching professional athletes. He is always thinking about how bodies move, and how they can move more easily. Very grateful to have found him! More...

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Been working out regularly for 7 years. George runs the best training I've been through.

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George is awesome, very professional . I only attended his class once yesterday using class pass, but wanted to share a review as I liked it. I had a baby recently, and am very out of shape, and went to the class thinking its a mild exercise class, but was overwhelmed just looking at the equipment and the set up. I decided to leave after the warm up and George convinced me to stay and was motivating me throughout the class, gave me modifications to most of the exercises. I stayed the entire 60 mins and left the class energized!Its impressive how he pays attention to what each of us are doing throughout the class and corrected my form many times. More...

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I first started training with George with personal training from groupon deal and I was totally motivated after 3 sessions. I took group training for months& 1:1 to improve my weight lifting skills. He is always patient and easy going, but his advice is on point and he knows how to push to the limit with a variety of exercise. I usually get bored with the routine workout, he keeps them interesting and challenging. The gym is well equipped and clean which is also a big plus! More...

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George has been my trainer for more than 2 years now. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about fitness and living a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Our workouts are never the same - he incorporates many different techniques and exercises so that I'm never bored or unmotivated. He really encourages me to work hard but to also listen to my body so I don't risk injury. He's truly great at what he does and is very patient and has a lot of positive energy- if you're looking for an excellent personal trainer, George is it! More...

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I began training with George because of a GroupOn deal. After my GroupOn was finished I bought 10 more personal training workouts. He is incredible. He gets to know your fitness preferences, areas that you wish to improve, and your general ability. He uses this data to determine the best workout for you and builds upon each workout. He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and pushes you without being harsh. I would strongly recommend without hesitation George's workouts! More...

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George is a great, patient instructor who takes the time to show you technique and movements so you're working out correctly. As someone who hasn't worked with a personal trainer before, it was a great experience and I felt very comfortable working with him. More...

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George is my fifth trainer - and the best program by far.Why do I like it?1. He's extremely talented and professional.  Can pick up on your small issues with form, asymmetric, inflexibility and tailor the program to help you. 2. He's fun to train with and3. I love the hybrid PT class approach.  I do 1-2 sessions 1 on 1 and 1-2 boot camp / class style sessions.  The individual sessions allow customized work but are a bit less intense, while the great vibe / peer environment of the class pushes me a bit harder.  But in the class, having your trainer as the teacher means he's aware of all issues and giving great individual guidance. More...

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I highly recommend George as a trainer. He is a lifestyle coach as well. He has changed the way I view exercise. I love it now. He's got me motivated and I can't stop. I have lost 18 pounds training with George and I feel great. I feel confident about my body image, have more energy, and feel strong when I leave George's work outs. He's a great guy too. He makes the work outs challenging yet fun. He does 1:1 training and small group training. Give it a try and I'm sure you'll get hooked. Most important you'll feel great and see results. George is the BEST! You should contact him today for an assessment! More...

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I've been seeing George for almost a year now and I've seen the difference! I've lost weight, gained muscle, really changed my outlook on life. George also helps with eating healthier and keeping in shape. He's very flexible with scheduling. If something comes up, he can accommodate. I highly recommend George! More...

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George is a rad dude! My fiancée gave me personal training sessions with him for my birthday and I learned so much. During our first session he asked me what I wanted to focus on then tailored my workouts accordingly. He has a creative training style that kept workouts interesting. It was great to learn proper technique and mix it up at the same time. We used ropes, bands, trx, kettle bells, and when I told him I liked doing hand stands I did those too. When I didn't understand how to do something I felt totally comfortable asking George to show me again. He was always patient, professional, and chill. He knew how to push me without being overbearing. I always left feeling energized and excited to workout again. George will give you an awesome value and is a great person to be around. Pay him to help you get better! You'll be happy! More...

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I started training with George six months ago and cannot even begin recommend him highly enough. To take a step back, at the time I started the training program, I was 9 months post birth of our first child. I think that the thing that I was least prepared for about parenthood is the sheer physicality of it after the pregnancy. Setting aside the sleep deprivation, I found that I spent so much time aching: pain in the shoulders, neck and arms, knees, pain in the lower back, I was just sore all the time. I tried everything to help: naps, massage, acupuncture. None of it worked. I should also mention that I had had major reconstructive surgery of my elbow a year before the birth of my son, so my sense of my own  strength was limited. So as a New Years Resolution style last ditch, I showed up to see George. He did an initial assessment and was thoughtful, understanding and kind. He was interested in my diet and limitations, but most he was simply seeing where I was and setting a baseline. There was no judgment. So I signed up for twice a week and I've been there ever since. What I found is that he wasn't trying or interested in cramming my pushing-40 mom-self into some trendy workout for 20 year olds.  He wasn't interested in me going until I couldn't move from stiffness, thus unable to function in my work and motherhood.  He was interested in pushing me to work hard, try new exercises, making me stronger and more flexible and agile to help me alleviate the pain and stiffness of carting around a growing kiddo and feeling more strength and power in my own skin.There were days that I got dressed and thought "Let it be over" and then watched the clock - but mostly now, it's become a part of my week that feels like the best two hours I spend on myself all week long. Recently we had a session where he turned to me and said, you just did your whole first workout as a warm up. And that's when I knew that my sense of strength and power wasn't all in my head.  It's hard work, but it's 110% totally worth it. I'm not saying you need to be a mom to go see George. He trains all levels of fitness and ability - lots of whom are way more fit than I am. I am saying that if I could do it, you could too, and if you're looking for a trainer who is totally invested in helping you be your best self - then George is completely your guy. More...

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Started a 2 day/wk program and feel great. The facilities he rents out have everything you need and there's usually never more than 2 or 3 other people there. If you're looking for someone that's dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals, George is the man. He's been very accommodating to my work schedule and gives great nutrition advice. To top it off, you get a nice discount on his Saturday circuits if your seeing him for personal training. Call the man up! You won't regret the results. More...

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I've been training with George for over 6 months. He knows exactly what to do when I tell him about my goal and goes out of the way to help me achieving it. The workout is different every time so it never gets bored. He keeps reminding and motivating me to work on some maintenance exercises along with the main heavy weight lifting. At first I thought those would be a waste of time, but turned out when I do them regularly, I hit a new PR very frequently. He also knew about my shoulder injury I had a long time ago and created exercises to work around it. Now I'm able to hold a handstand with no problem. I was 1 of those skeptical skinny guy who thought I could never gain weight regardless of whatever I do. Being with George for only over 6 months, I gained almost 40 lbs! Outside from the training session, he would pick up his phone anytime to help me if I have any question. George is very helpful and I highly recommend scheduling a session with George and check him out. You wont regret it. More...

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George is the first trainer I've ever worked with. I started working with him because I had been flailing at fitness attempts for years, and wanted to learn how to do it right, and -- more important -- how to enjoy it. George is fantastic. Patient, thoughtful, and encouraging. I can tell he's looking at the whole picture, my long-term goals, and steadily getting me there. Just completed my first 20 sessions, and I feel that I'm in significantly better shape. I highly recommend George. More...

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If you need help building strength back after an injury George is the guy to see. He makes sure he really understands your goals and limitations, and then works with you to design a FUN creative program with lots of variation to it. He seems to know just how hard to push you, as I definitely did more than I thought I could but never felt like I was pushed beyond what was realistic. The gym he works out of is a fun group of guys, everyone makes you feel really welcome. You could not be in better hands.  Come down on his Saturday sidewalk workouts to get a flavor!! More...

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I have been training with George for about a few months now and I just love it. Our workouts are never the same he always changes it up and finds new ways of challenging me. When I leave his studio I always feel like I had a great workout. I have some back problems and small discomforts here and there (usually due to me never stretching at home) and George knows exactly what to do to fix the problem and avoid anymore problems. He follows my nutrition and so far I have dropped my body fat 3%, which is awesome. If you've been looking for a personal trainer or weekend boot camps give George a call. More...

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As a female, who has trouble with strength training - (due to reluctance and intimidation), George opened my eyes to how fun and interactive it can be! With a sensitive back, he worked around my needs and made sure with great attendance that I was comfortable with every part of each exercise we took part in. I felt a huge difference after only a few sessions. Never a dull moment, we listened to motivating music, we partook in some cool stuff like TRX, Kettle Bells, and out door agility work. By the end I felt stronger and I now have the necessary tools and knowledge to continue down the fitness path, and have George to thank. More...

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I have been training with George now for the past few months and i have never felt healthier physically and mentally. George has great knowledge not just in exercise but in nutrition as well. He is always pushing me POSITIVELY with great energy and never once has made me feel out of place. The creativity in the routines has made working out fun and enjoyable but also work and train muscles you never knew you had! The gym/studio is very clean, upbeat, and has tons of unique equipment.I train specifically for soccer, and George knows exactly what to focus on, no matter what physical activity you participate in. George has been able to meet and accommodate my hectic schedule as well...i really couldn't ask for more when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. More...

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George is an excellent personal trainer! Best I have ever had. He is very professional and personable. He balances the evaluation of both your strengths and weaknesses to find the pivot point in your overall health and wellbeing, efficiently placing you on the road to reach your physical goals. A huge positive, George is quite ready and willing to leave the gym and get into the open air. San Francisco is a beautiful city full of parks to add some diversification to George's already athetically diverse workouts!Once my work schedule settles down a bit I plan to use him to help me train for my next marathon.I recommend him to everyone I know who is looking for a personal trainer. More...

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I have been training with George the last 4 months and I'm now in the best shape of my life!  His workouts are much more than basic lifting - his creativity and ability to work in different exercises are amazing.  He recognizes where I need to improve and pushes me to obtain my physical goals.  It is hard to find someone like George who cares about my goals and isn't just putting in the hours.  I highly recommend him to anyone looking to get into excellent shape! More...

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