LifestyleF.I.T.

I was excited when I discovered this place near my house, however, I am disappointed with your business. I contacted you last week on Friday ⁹⁄₄ regarding finding a personal trainer — you responded Saturday and seemed very willing to help me get started with that. I responded the same day and haven’t received a reply since. I figured it was because of the Labor Day weekend, so I understood not being replied to right away — but it’s now been a week and am wondering if it was something I said that made you not want to respond? I feel like it may be because I mentioned wanting to use the Unilocal deal.
I hope you can understand my slight frustration/​confusion — I thought of emailing this instead to see if it was just a misunderstanding, but figured I’d just get ignored again.

Recently as I waited for the L Train, a lovely older gent commented on my stockings. He missed the days when all ladies wore stockings. Then he complimented me by saying they looked good because my legs looked good.
Of course, I said thank you but that I also had my trainer to thank. He initially expressed surprise that I used a trainer. I told him my legs would not look this good without help!
So a great huge thank you to Lindsay for all the help getting these gams to the level that they’re at. And also to Danae aka Bella Yogini because the yoga sessions with her play a huge part. And to the other trainers I’ve worked with at LifestyleFIT in the past (Ellie, Cassandra and Lauren to name a few). Looking forward to KezarFIT classes with Lindsay and Yoga Flow with Danae in 2013 and beyond!

I just had to let everyone know about Maggie Harding. I’ve done a few sessions with Maggie and have been very impressed with quite her. Most importantly, during our first session together, she did a very thorough assessment of my physical fitness and was able to suggest a great stretch sequence to address some alignment issues that were causing me back pain. Then during our next sessions, she provided me with great workouts that were geared toward improving my fitness, but that took into consideration my current limitations, so that I felt that I was getting a great work out but not overdoing it. She has a great sense of humor and a lot of patience which makes each session fun. She is also extremely knowledgeable and made me feel like I was in good hands. I can’t recommend her enough.

I’ve been seeing Lindsay (owner) for year now, twice a week. I have several joint problems and, during that year, had shoulder surgery. She is extremely knowledgeable about the body and works carefully with my specific injuries and weaknesses. Her workouts are very tailored for me, focusing on strength rather than movement/​cardio (I walk regularly for that). I work hard, but don’t realize it until the next day when I am sore. She remembers everything from visit to visit and makes me feel like she is truly focusing on me. She is really fun to spend time with and the gym is large & sunny.

My husband and I have been taking core strength classes from Maggie Harding for the past several years. She started at the Star Dance Studio and we followed her to Lifestyle FIT. She is an outstanding trainer who knows how to train, challenge, motivate, and gently correct without judgment. She knows her stuff. Within a few weeks of starting Core Strength workouts, my waist shrunk and my body was toned. Same for my husband. Maggie varies the routines and is always adding new exercises to both strengthen and strech us. We get up very early every Tuesday and Thursday morning, and also some Sundays. On the rare weeks when we have to miss class, we can feel the difference. I cannot recommend Maggie highly enough.

After going to classes for a year, I am totally hooked! Workouts can be challenging, yet fun. All instructors are experienced and well qualified and know how to modify exercises if you have injuries. I like working out at a place that’s comfortable and friendly. Something to look forward to at the end of the work day!

Been to many work out/​gym locations in SF… Searching for the RIGHT thing… THIS IS IT!
These ladies KNOW how to make you work! They get results in a totally comfortable environment! Classes are fun and they are never the same thing twice.
BEST gym in SF! So good that even though my husband and I live on the peninsula now, we still go to classes 5X a week!

Maggie Harding is an exceptional trainer. Over the years I’ve worked with a lot of trainers in a lot of gyms. She’s head and shoulders the best. After a few sessions she knew my body better than I did. Maggie stretched me to my limits while at the same time protecting me from injury. I like her workouts because she emphasizes functional training and core work, rather than the old-​school free weights stuff like bench presses.
Five stars, wish I could give six.

The 5 stars are for the instructor, because truth be told I haven’t taken group classes here — rather, I ran across these reviews when I was searching for instructor Maggie H. I worked with Maggie awhile ago, and she gave me a great stretching program that really helped me get rid of some old injuries and tightness. Since my personal economy is finally improving, I am looking for her again so I can get that extra flexibility edge. And she gave me so much information and so many excellent customized exercises that I had to take notes on her handouts. That’s NOT self-​absorbed — that’s client-​absorbed! Now I know where to find her. Thanks!

First thing: Lifestyle F.I.T. Love the nice quiet locale! Very clean! LOVE the bathroom décor. Doesn’t smell like «gym» at all!!! (I usually judge business based on the bathrooms that the customers use…) The green terry towels are a nice touch too!!! :)
As for the personal trainers… first thing, I’m LMAO!!! I don’t know what Denise W is smokin’… but she OBVIOUSLY has NEVER worked with Maggie before!!! The reason I’m LMAO is that ANYONE that REALLY knows Maggie well knows she’s probably one of the LEAST self-​absorbed person you will ever meet!!! (Also noting that the previous poster only has ONE review and it’s this one Unilocal review… hmmmm… sure looks suspicious to me…)
Maggie and I have worked on my personal training for YEARS (known her even LONGER than that!) and she was the only trainer I’ve had that was able to address issues with my weight loss AND on my physical limitation to my skating coach’s satisfaction! She not only takes the time to talk to me about MY training but also to my skating coaches. My coaches, her and I set GOALS for me on what we need to do to address my physical limitations and put a plan into action. She’s passionate about making sure I am in tip-​top shape not just for the sake of skating but just overall physical health. If you don’t want to believe my coach, believe in my own results!!! (Sorry, my ex-​personal trainer at Club One Yerba Buena! You just don’t get me the results I’m looking for!!!)
Before I have trouble working on my back crossovers b/​c of my torso twist range and I get into BIG trouble colliding with other skaters on the freestyle sessions. Thanks to her, my torso twist range allows me to actually LOOK behind me as I’m pushing on those back crossovers and it gives me the confidence to move a LOT FASTER (well, at least that’s what my fellow skaters tell me…) ALSO, before I could not get my non-​skating anywhere near hip level height before on my spirals. Thanks to Maggie’s homework and a lot of hard work on my own, I CAN NOW!!! Last but not least… she helps me to set plans on my on and off ice training right up to the day of the competition, so that I am well trained but still recovered enough to do battle on the ice when competition day comes!
Trust me, she WORKS!!! My results speaks for itself!!! :)

Personal training can be intimidating at larger clubs, but not here. The space is intimate, bright, clean, and the trainers are fantastic. The owner, Lindsay Stiegler, has gone above and beyond to put her vision for a studio focused on women and functional fitness into action. The group fitness classes are awesome too. Because the classes are small (but extremely affordable!!), the teachers can really focus on each student. It’s easy to get to via car or right off the Muni line.
As a fitness fanatic with high standards, I give this studio my highest recommendation!

Lindsay Stiegler, the owner of the studio, is just great to work with. She is a very knowledgeable trainer, and also patient and caring. She tailored my workout to best suit my fitness level, gradually increasing the workout to take me to the next level. I’m delighted she has her own studio in the neighborhood now. There are various classes offered at the new space, in addition to her personal training sessions. I haven’t tried any of them yet, but am anxious to do so. I love having a fitness studio so conveniently located.