Wellness Sherpa

Zach is a really incredible trainer. He has a positive, undeniably genuine approach, and the breadth of his knowledge about health and wellness is amazing. I wanted a holistic approach to my training, and to be challenged session after session. That is exactly what I got. Zach regularly checks in, offers great tips, and make adjustments frequently. For me, this is the key to steady progress, and what really set Zach apart from the rest.

Zach knows his stuff. Simple as that. It has always been so overwhelming to dig through all the health and wellness information available but Zach is able to process all of this and provide the right answers for me. He’s the only source I trust regarding anything in the realm of health and wellness. He’s not pedantic about this at all. He explains things clearly, is patient, and open minded that everyone’s path to optimal wellness goes at different speeds.
I’m all about efficiency so it’s such a relief to know I’m not wasting any time with the wrong workout and nutritional plan. The results have been amazing. Zach gets the entire picture of wellness, to be an all around better version of yourself, rather than just aiming to look good in skinny jeans (which is good too, don’t get me wrong). There’s no way I could have gotten to this point on my own and certainly not without Zach.

I started working with Zach 18 months ago and was in bad shape – out of shape, uncoordinated, & had not stepped into a Gym in ages. I was nervous about joining a Premier Gym and meeting with Zach Scioli – one of SF’s top trainers. However, I was immediately impressed with his non-​judgmental, friendly, positive attitude and holistic approach. Through his training, (Nutritional, Weights, Cardio, etc) I’ve lost over 65 lbs, added a ton of Muscle, and reduced my body fat by 20%. The transformation was amazing! I definitely reccomend Zach Scioli & Wellness Sherpa for anyone from a novice to an experienced athlete.

I started working out with Zach just over a year ago. He has transformed not only my fitness routine but my health – dropping just under 30lbs and adding muscle. From the beginning it’s obvious he cares about your health… providing wellness tips when you first start, setting you up on a nutritional plan with macros and building a program to meet my goals.
Most importantly, he’s a great guy. Over the course of a week I spend more time with him than even my closest friends … so it’s important that’s he’s smart and good for a good laugh.

I started working with Zach about a year ago. I had reached a point in my life where I realized that I needed to start taking care of my body if I wanted to enjoy the years ahead.
When I was evaluating trainers to work with, Zach stood out immediately. He has such a broad approach that incorporates his deep knowledge of nutrition, sleep, and overall health. He also had me do some sample exercises to get an idea of what to expect, which I appreciated. And very importantly, Zach has a positive, energizing attitude that just makes you feel comfortable, yet challenged to do your best. And of course he knows a LOT about the body and how to optimize your training time. He’s all about the 360 degree perspective on your body, your health, your LIFE.
A year later I can say that I now have a completely different relationship with my body. My wife loves the results. I feel better, eat better, and have strength and flexibility that I never had before. I can’t believe it but I look forward to going to the gym several times a week.
Zach is a force for change, and I can wholeheartedly say that he’s changed my life for the better.

Five Stars!
Having used a personal trainer in the past with very limited results, I was trepidatious about undertaking the experience again, and instead opted for options like crossfit and group fitness at my local gym. After one too many injuries at crossfit and having grown tired of overcrowded group classes, I decided to try personal training once more.
When I initially met with Zach for our consultation, it was obvious to me how knowledgeable he was about health and fitness, but what I appreciated even more was his patient ability to listen to all my questions and concerns. His extensive knowledge of the human body and nutrition is mind boggling. During workouts he is an expert at pushing me enough to get results without making me feel physically overwhelmed. In over 6 months of training, I’ve never done the same workout twice. He definitely has the pertinent degrees and certifications, but he also stays up to date on current research, and is always open to talk with me about what I’ve read or heard regarding fitness and nutrition. He truly has a passion for all aspects of wellness. His true commitment to my fitness goals has been instrumental in helping me stay motivated and, I have been able to reduce my body fat percentage from 22% to 10%. My skin looks better than ever, my eyes are brighter, I sleep better, and my overall mood has improved tremendously. He has definitely guided me to a path of personal physical wellness.

I hit an all time low with my health and overall being, and decide to see if I could give «personal training» a try. Zach’s view of health and fitness is very comprehensive and holistic, far more that just standard training as I have experienced in the past, and it shows. Not only have I gone from 29 percent body fat to 14 percent in about 10 months, but my enegery, sleep and stress levels have drastically improved. I really feel like a whole new person. His workouts are always challenging and fun, and I can now officially do three full pull-​ups which was a long term goals of mine! I would highly recommend Zach to anyone…

I have been training with Zach for about 6 months now. I was a crossfitter (with resultant injuries), had kind of a good diet going on (or so I thought) and didnt know what to do to move to the next level of fitness and health.
Zach is committed. I think that is his best quality. He is committed to helping you achieve whatever your goals may be (or in my case goals that change every two weeks). Knowledge goes alongside commitment — He is very knowledgeable and has solid education (degrees and certifications) which was really critical for me to understand what was going on in with body /​diet and how to effect change. The other qualities that come to mind in working with Zach are — flexibility, listening, EASY to get along and work with & challenging — he may appear amenable to everything you want but you will be pushed beyond your limits — thank you Zach :-)
RESULTS — 6 months — 8 lbs muscle gained, 8 lbs fat lost — body fat down from 19% to 12%, energy levels and motivation are at its best and most of all I can now actually visualize where am going and know I’m getting there FAST.

Zach is simply awesome.
I consider myself an active person and workout constantly, but I need it to learn how to work out properly to not injure myself. I wanted a trainer that follow what he preached and was on excellent condition. My local gym had trainers but I looked like I worked out more than they did so I did some research online and found Zach.
It all started with a free consultation and immediately I liked Zach’s approach to fitness. I got a good feeling from Zach, I felt taken seriously and I liked the whole approach which is really more than just losing weight and gaining muscle and more of changing your lifestyle for better.
He taught me lifestyle guidelines and how to train properly. I gain so much knowledge. And feel like I’m ready to take on the world. I never imagine how signing up with Zach would have such an impact on my life but I couldn’t be happier to have found him. I highly recommend Zach and know he will change your approach to fitness too.

I first signed up for personal training, intending to try it out for a few weeks and just gain some skills. I ended up staying for over six months, and am considering going back to it, given the huge success I found in meeting my health goals.
I attribute all this to Zach and his amazing method of personal training, that focuses not just on the physical training part of it, but places a great emphasis on nutrition and other aspects of health as well, like sleep and even the cookware that I use. I had tried out other trainers at facilities like Crunch, but never felt like their services were worth the price I was paying. With Zach, I knew that my money was buying me an education on wellness that would last for life, as well as hour-​long sessions that were toning and strengthening my body to my ideal physique. In the past, my exercise regimen consisted of running 15+miles a week to just maintain a baseline of fitness. With Zach and his exercise/​nutrition regimen, I was spending just 1 – 2 hours a week with him and not only meeting those goals, but gaining more core strength than I had ever had.
For anyone considering getting into the best physical shape of their lives, in addition to learning how to incorporate healthy living into all aspects of your life, I highly recommend Zach as the way to do that! He is positive, an expert in his field, and truly cares about the success of his clients.

I was introduced to Zach the wellness Sherpa by my boyfriend and because he had helped to transform my boyfriend into a beast I was already sold. Zach was extremely informative and not only took me through a great variety of workouts but also gave me excellent theory behind a balanced nutrition plan.
When I met Zach my body fat percentage was 23% and in 5 weeks I dropped to 13% and felt amazing. The diet and nutrition plan was fined tuned to my specific needs and lifestyle so it made it easier.
I really wanted focus on my legs and didn’t really have any separation in those muscles but he helped change that and know I love my legs! I am so thankful to have met Zach!

I got a consult with Zach a couple months back. I was nervous to just walk in through the door to make such a big step towards a more healthy lifestyle. He was SO NICE and inviting. He made me feel like I can change into the person I wanted to be inside. After the first session I was exhausted but pushed through it. Two months later and I see such extreme change and a completely new and better person than I had imagined. He has his moments of pushing me, but I know it’s for the best and I have the results to prove it. He’s great and highly motivated. Zach is also very personable. He really gets to know you as a person and learns your limits and truly cares. He’s a comfortable person to be around. Good to look at too, which helps as well. Five stars for sure.

Zach is amazing! He is fully aware and focused on providing an overall health system that supplements physical and mental strengthening and growth. As an athlete and someone who has trained intensely and competitively almost my entire life, it is extremely important to find someone like Zach who is well-​rounded and positive as a trainer and a health coach.