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Gina Lovoi Fitness
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Neighborhood: Mission
151 Potrero Ave
(between 15th St & Alameda St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 425-6624
151 Potrero Ave
(between 15th St & Alameda St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 425-6624
- Hours:
Mon-Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
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10 reviews for Gina Lovoi Fitness
I've had many personal trainers over the years. It's true that each trainer is different and offers different perspectives, but I've never met anyone like Gina. She is hands-down the best personal trainer I have ever had.
Last year I was unexpectedly diagnosed with a rare heart/lung disease and ended up having a double lung and heart transplant. Before then I was a healthy and active person. A part of my recovery process was to exercise my lungs, so after my in home physical therapy ended I looked online for a trainer who could work with my condition .
After scrolling through multiple trainers on Yelp, I found Gina. After reading her website and philosophy I thought I'd give her a try. Even though she'd never worked with a transplant patient, I couldn't have chosen better.
After our initial meeting she called my transplant unit at the hospital and spoke with the nurse and physical therapist that I worked with. She also did a ton of research on her own time about recovery after transplant and working with people who are immunosuppressed.
Gina made my simple goal to walk a 5k fun and engaging. She had a specific workout plan for each session and made sure I was comfortable. She has a way of knowing when to push on and encourage and when to take a break.
Besides being a great trainer she is truly a compassionate and caring person. When I had a relapse and ended up back in the hospital, she came to visit and even took me to the hospital a couple of times when I didn't have a ride. As long as I'm living in the bay area, I will always turn to Gina for personal training.
Before I begin my review in earnest, a few caveats. I am masochistic--I love getting my ass kicked in workouts. I am easily bored--although the elliptical at my local gym successfully brings my heart rate to the ideal near heart attack level, staring at the gym television prompter gets boring pretty quickly. I do not enjoy getting hit--I am not a real fighter. If someone wanted to brawl with me in a bar, I'd excuse myself to the nearest restroom and climb out the window.
That said, Gina's class is awesome if you want to learn some basic (or intermediate or expert) boxing techniques while getting a total body workout. Most of the other boxing classes in the city are offered by boxing gyms, which require a monthly fee that can only be justified (esp in this economy) if you can regularly attend classes. Being that my schedule is not that flexible, and that my local gym's elliptical isn't that boring when limited to twice a week, Gina's class is perfect. Oh, and the other people in the class are also great. And finally, there is plenty of street parking--the easy kind for those of us who consider parallel parking to include handing the keys to a valet.
I did boxing circuit training for several years prior to Gina's class. Although I'm not a fighter, I'd like to think that someone might mistaken me for one. And that alone makes the class worth it.
this up coming christmas, it will be 2 years since i started training with gina.
let me tell you what has changed in my life.
1) i weigh less.
2) i have more physical stamina and feel stronger then i have in years.
3) there is a noticeable difference in the way my body is shaped.
4) i am more mellow and less prone to anger (even in traffic)
5) i have a wicked short straight
if you have been thinking about getting some exercise into your life, stop waiting and contact gina.
her 10 buck boxing class is affordable to most anyone... and you have a few extra dollars, her personal one-on-one training is one of the best investments you can make in your life.
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2/2/2008 First to Review
my wife for christmas got me sessions with gina.
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Gina is lots of fun and very inspiring. Her enthusiasm is contagious. She's tons of fun, and I think that helps greatly in ensuring that people return for more visits, helping to attain their health goals. I always say it helps greatly to find a kind of exercise that you enjoy. I enjoy every minute with Gina!
I met Gina Lovoi when she was working at the World Gym in Potrero Hill. I'm so happy to see that she's back in the fitness business and better than ever! Gina is a wonderful personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She has the rare gift of being able to work with and relate to all types of folks.
What really sets Gina above and beyond your average fitness professional is that she truly believes that fitness is achievable by everyone, regardless of age, ability, or body size. She really expresses that belief in her work. She knows her stuff, and tailors each client's workout to make it challenging and fun. Gina treats every one of her clients with the same level of respect, and doesn't dumb down the training or fitness routines, and/or try to put you on a diet. Gina is a breath of fresh air from the attitudes or pushy sales tactics of some of the trainers in the bigger gyms. If you hate going to the gym, I'd suggest giving Gina a try. I'd lay money that you won't regret it!
I've tried running (boring), biking (got my bike stolen), swing dancing (fussy partners), tennis (now I have a $90 racket that never gets touched), kung fu (expensive), and Billy Blanks (I get distracted easily trying to exercise at home).
I keep trying to find different, fun ways to get in shape, but it's hard to find something that keeps me wanting to go back. I decided to give Gina Lovoi's boxing class a try yesterday, after someone suggested her on Yelp and reading her reviews. I can say I'll be going back next week.
Her boxing class was really fun, and she made it easy to learn (I've never put on boxing gloves until yesterday, so I had no idea what I was doing). I felt great after taking her class. On top of that, there's the convenience of it being on Potrero, and there's a bunch of street parking. Well, I used to drive a big car, and I still get paranoid about finding street parking.
Bottom line is Gina makes you feel great. Give her class a try. Her all-level boxing class is only ten bucks, too.
I directed a number of episodes of Funky Fitness TV show.
Gina's stamina and energy levels were always incredible.
If you want someone that will help you to be motivated and get active, I've no doubt Gina would be an incredible person to have on your team.
Don't miss out on this chance!
I'm not too terribly into boxing. My boyfriend actually kind of had to force me to come along to Gina's Thursday class a couple of months ago... I was pleasantly surprised.
I'm kind of an awkward person: I'm painfully shy, embarrassed of my body and my lack of hand-eye coordination, uncomfortable around strangers and terribly out of shape. When I first met Gina, I was kind of embarrassed that I had so little knowledge of boxing and I didn't really want to be social about anything... I just wanted to keep my eyes lowered, punch, punch, punch, out the door. I must agree with the other reviews in that Gina can make anybody feel comfortable in their own skin. I know, I know, it's kind of corny, but, taking her class certainly boosted my confidence and made me feel connected to a group of... well, strangers.
I really loved how Gina always had a specific game plan for each lesson.. you could tell that she was really into it and took the time to plan everything out for us so we got a good workout and all. I must say, I learned quite a bit more than I had imagined I would in just one hour with Gina. She took the time to take me and my boyfriend aside and brush us up on some of the basic skills to make sure we were okay to mix in with the other two people there. She pretty much specialized a workout for the two of us on the spot which I thought was amazing to do, especially since she had to balance everything with the other pair of people there for the lesson. Gina is the most enthusiastic, encouraging, most fun person I have ever met (not kidding) and you can see her passion as soon as the round timer goes off. She glows when she hears that crisp "Whack!" against you partner's glove and she has some sort of psychic ability to read your mind. As soon as you start thinking, "My arms, my arms! They're gonna fall off!" something clicks in her mind and all of a sudden, you can hear her encouraging you from the other side of the room. Needless to say, my arms were burning up until the next Thursday's lesson after my first session with Gina.
I don't want to make this review too long as most of you might not even read it in its entirety... let's just say that $10 is definitely worth spending your time with Gina for a quality workout. Plenty of parking, decent price... there's really no excuse NOT to go see Gina one o' these days.
Gina is an amazing instructor. I've taken her group boxing classes as well as private sessions (which are ass kickers) and I learn something new every time.
She knows her stuff and is extremely motivating. She gets genuinely excited when something 'clicks' for you, which, I think, is the mark of a truly natural teacher.
In a word, Gina ROCKS.
Gina is, hands down, the best personal trainer I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She not only has the wealth of professional education and knowledge to be a trainer, but also possesses the uncanny ability to understand and relate to every person. No matter what type of person they are. It's truly amazing.
Gina has worked with me in all capacities, when I was in shape, out of shape, seriously into boxing, or just wanting to burn off end-of-day frustrations. She knows when to push you and when you're really at your limit. And best of all, the entire process is fun. And when you leave, you leave happy.
Trust me, I am not one of those people who looks forward to exercising. But I look forward to training with Gina. She will change your views on working out. I can't stress enough how wonderful Gina is as a trainer, and as a person. You will not be disappointed. On the contrary, you'll be hooked.
