J+K Fitness Studio
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sat 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
36 reviews
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
"This place isn't what a lot of people would think!! It's an amazing place for woman who want to learn to be more comfortable in their own…" read more »
15 Reviews for J+K Fitness Studio
I trained and worked out with Bill. Bill is a great guy and easy to work with. I could see and feel the changes in body after working out 3 times a week. I definitely recommend j+k fitness to my friends.
Not changing my rating, just an update note to confirm my june 07 review. I continued to work with Jae until I left SF for NYC in January, and man did my fitness level change dramatically over those 6-8 months with Jae!
He was one of the things I was saddest about leaving in SF, but thanks to our workouts, I was motivated to find a trainer in NYC, and he'll be proud to know I'm keeping it up!
Plus I've never had so much fun with someone in a gym.
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06/19/2007
I've been training at the studio with Jae for about 10 sessions now. What everyone else here says… Read more »
Doctor diagnosed the ache in my knee as a new tiny little injury from a 16 year old surgery. Options for feeling better - do nothing and stop doing what hurts, cortizone shot, or strengthen. I chose strengthen.
Having never been to a gym before, I decided going the route of a personal trainer might be the best for me, instead of feeling lost in a big gym. Jae completely knew the best way to work my knee, and additionally whip me into shape. So besides strengthening my knee, I've shed 28 lbs and decreased my body fat by around 5% in about 5 months. Boo-yeah.
Completely stoked on the experience, and hooked on going to the gym. Who'd of imagined that. Eat better, feel better, look better, etc. Can't thank you enough, Jae. Look forward to when the bigger space opens up.
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I signed up for about 30 sessions with Jae this past winter/spring and would definetely recommend him for anybody who needs that little shove to get their ass in gear. Jae is very, very well informed about the latest news and information regarding fitness. He was great about catering my workouts around my bad lower back while keeping me engaged at all times. You know how you hear that after a while you stop seeing results because you've reached a plateau? well, that would never happen because Jae has about a million different little exercises and knows exactly when to push and when to lay off. I found that tears in your eyes and shaky arms are very effective. :-)
The studio is super clean and the entire team is great. You'll also learn a ton about general nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle.
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Take it from a difficult client, Jae is like a fitness genie, genuinely committed to making your health goals come true. Sometimes, I wasn't really that committed and would try anything possible to weasel out of the third set. But Jae kept our eyes on the prize and i always felt like he truly believed in me. The exercises are great but it's Jae's attitude, demeanor and dare I say, wisdom, that makes his training sessions such a great find..
Over the years I have had a small number of personal trainers, usually attached to my gym. None of them were even in the same league as Jae of J+K.
Where to begin in singing Jae's praises? During our initial consultation, he was very professional and detailed but also very personable, and now, six months later, I can say that that has been the theme of every session.
Detailed: One of my past trainers would lead me from weight machine to weight machine and then tune out while I went through the routine (which was the same every week). Not so with Jae: first, every session's routine is different, so I never get bored. Also, Jae is always very attuned to what I am doing, pointing out when my shoulders are too high or when I need to make a small adjustment to get a better workout.
Professional: He is very knowledgeable, as well, and is more than happy to share with me the names and functions of various muscle groups, or provide me with some literature on how my tight IT bands could be causing knee pain when I run. He keeps detailed records and communicates with me during the week about diet, muscle soreness, etc.
Personable: Again, to compare Jae to my past trainers, two of them were total ogres who were either monosyllabic or had taken one too many hits playing high school football. Jae, on the other hand, is smart and well traveled, and has a great sense of humor, which is important because life is too short to spend hours with a trainer you can't communicate with. Yet, sometimes when I am feeling lazy, I try to engage in conversation in between sets in the hopes of extending some of the time in between sets and thus making the workout "easier", and while Jae is super cool and great to chat with, his focus is to make me toned, so he doesn't fall for that trap. Damn!
The studio itself is great, and there are rarely more than four people in there at any one time (two trainers plus two clients). I can't wait to see the new expansion into the front room!
So anyone reading a review of a personal trainer will probably say "Ok, professional, personable, great, but what about results?" At my best friend's wedding, a friend from high school stopped in her tracks and said, "When did Jenn get so skinny?" Granted she hadn't seen me in ten years and I ate too many french fries in high school, but it was wonderful to hear, nonetheless.
So, I can not recommend J+K studio any more highly. If you are looking for a trainer, please consider Jae. He's, quite simply, the best.
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Mike's the best when it comes to trainers... very low key yet focused and he knows what he's talking about. I trained with him for 6 full months and it completely transformed me. I went from skinny and scrawny to toned and fit. He taught me everything I needed to know and when I was ready, I started working out on my own. I highly recommend Mike Behnken and j+k fitness studio.
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okay so i wasn't FAT - but my arms were jiggly, okay and my back hurt often.... I was able to 'pinch an inch' (or two). But I'm in my 30's! That's just what happens! Right?! right? um...right?
It doesn't have to..... After six months of personal training I'm in better shape at age 38 then I was at 28.
In my 20's I belonged to gyms but never actually went, but this keeps me motivated and I love the one on one treatment. I'm addicted which is great not only for how my clothes fit, but now that my core is stronger, my back isn't hurting anymore.
Also, the neighborhood (16th and Mission) is always highly entertaining.
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I was fat. Real F-A-T. My nickname amongst the girls was "pudgie-wudgie." I felt like crap too and wondered why all the time. So, I asked a friend that used to be fat but wasn't fat anymore what the secret was. He took me to J+K Fitness Studio, introduced me to Jae, and now I'm toned, fit, and most importantly, I FEEL great! I've lost 35 lbs and 8% body fat since starting over a year ago. J+K Fitness Studio changed my life for the better in so many ways. If you don't believe me, check out the website and there's a picture of before me and the new me. Pretty crazy. Bottom line...if you're unhappy with the way you feel, the way you look in the mirror, the way your clothes fit, or just want to amp up your workout, just go and check this place out. You will never regret the decision!
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I have been working out at J+K for a year an a half now and I would never go anywhere else. I have seen my muscle mass increase, body fat decrease, and overall look improve. Sometimes I will be out and a stranger will even comment about how toned my back or arms are! This never happened before I started training. In addition, they are adding a whole new section onto their studio, which will be beautiful. All of the trainers are very friendly and take your personal goals into major consideration. I would recommend this to everyone.
I've been going to j+k fitness studio for personal training for a few months now and all I can say is: Amazing! My trainer is incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The training is suited to my needs, not a cookie cutter experience. I can see and feel results even though I've only been going a short time. I especially like the intimate feel of the gym, I get 100% personal attention without a ton of distraction or noise. I highly recommend j+t fitness studio!
I really enjoy working out at J+K. I worked with trainers at the gym a few times, just lifting weights and using the machines. The experience at J+K is completely different. They include core work, balance training and functional strength training into my workout. This method is so much more fun, safe and effective.
I have back problems, and each time I tried weight training before, my back would go out. The trainers at this studio are able to work with my needs and have succeeded in creating a workout routine that doesn't leave me in pain. I trained with Bill, who was very willing to cater to my needs.
I also like the small, personal atmosphere. The studio is stylish and hip but not pretentious. Its also great to be able to work out in my neighborhood, the Mission.
No pain, no gain. No trainer, no gain either. I've never looked as good as I did the six months I trained with Jae last year. People I've known for years literally stopped me with a look of bewilderment like, "What have you been doing?" I was eating bags of raw vegetables and working out twice a week with Jae. Jae is friendly, funny, reliable and an expert in his field. He keeps his prices reasonable and always plays good music (very important.) You will feel the burn, and you will like it.
J+K Fitness studio is great. I highly recommend Jae. He is smart, funny, just the right amount of pressure, very comprehensive, knows his stuff. When I first met with him I was impressed that he didn't pressure me to buy any package deals or sign up and he took over an hour explaining and evaluating my needs. If you are not a gym person (as I wasn't and now am...:) this is the place to start!
I'll admit it, I have to pay someone to make me look this good..... but at least Jae makes it fun.
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