BreakAway Performance
170 Columbus St
(between Jackson St & Kearny St)
San Francisco, CA 94133 (415) 788-4778
- Good for Kids: Yes
17 reviews
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond
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6 Reviews for BreakAway Performance
HALLELUJAH!!!
Finally.
A multi-disciplinary facility that actually focuses on improving the performance of their clients, not selling memberships and soothing egos!
I'm a Gyrotonic instructor. ( yes, i know... what?)
look it up online. It's on you if you don't know about this amazing method. I recently began to work at Breakaway and it has been nothing like i have ever experienced before.
The first time i trained one of my clients, they played nothing but Jane's Addiction. One star for their balls. Minus one star for the volume, but i'll swallow that. If you're lifting weights you probably want to have loud music. My clients don't seem to mind it so much either ( trade off being zen for being forced to focus). This gym has no issues. This gym doesn't try to sell you extra crap you don't need, and isn't hyping their spa. This gym is about business... so what's a little Perry Farrel when you're trying to be zen?)
They get four stars for the no bullshit attitude. Joel is exactly who he is. If you can't take the attitude, get a different trainer. Joel knows what he's doing and has hired a staff that can't be equaled anywhere else in the city. And all they do is personal training. This place is for people who mean business about their workouts and aren't looking for cheap therapy while they run like hamsters on a treadmill.
Minus one star for my having to wear a regulatory shirt. Sweatshop produced crap feels bad to me and never looks good. Plus one half star for them allowing me to modify my shirts as i chose and not complaining about that. Also, plus one full star for being absolutely flippin cool with me showing my tattoes. There is NO OTHER business i have worked for as a personal trainer that didn't even raise an eyebrow. For that, they have my undying loyalty.
The other trainers there want to trade sessions with me. IT's awesome and rare when mainstream fitness instructors are interested enough in non aerobic or weight bearing exercise that they are willing to invest their own time in it. And i'm down to learn kettle bells.
As far as kettle bells go, it's the first time i've seen weight training that doesn't just isolate one muscle group. They have a collection that rivals the selection of whisky @ the dog's bollix.
The trainers are real, they're friendly, they joke and backtalk during sessions, and they won't take any shit.
Finally, i feel at home.
If you're actually interested in finessing your workout, improving your performance, perfecting your physique and your physical practice, then there is no other place to go.
Yes, there are other reasons to go to a gym, and they are equally as valid. Memberships are great when you want to go hang out, try a bunch of different disciplines, meet people, chill at the bar, make new friends... I still love the Sports Club LA and love the classes they let me teach, and i still want to live there. But there is also a very clear need for somewhere like Breakaway in this city of the overpriviliged. Somewhere where your trainer pushes you to your potential and doesn't let you cop out just because they're supposed to keep you happy.
Three cheers for Joel.
HUZZAH!
HUZZAH!
HUZZAH!
Well I finally decided it was time to get the old bod back into shape (I had to be good and ready to do it). And I couldn't have done it or started the process without the help of Joel (the owner), his facility and his AWESOME trainers - shout out to Ryan and Mike!
In less than 6 months, not only do I feel great, but I am lighter, look better, healthier and more toned than I have been in a long time, achieving all the goals I had set for myself. I have to tell you the work outs are tough and I don't think I have ever had tougher work outs, but it is all worth it and the trainers really know how to push you and use what works best for you. It's allowed me to start feeling really good to be able to incorporate all aspects of physical health into my daily life.
In just one year I have gone from having never clipped into pedals to planning for a half-ironman in 2008. Joel is the mastermind behind it all, and his enthusiasm is contagious. Ok, this personal overhaul hasn't been cheap, but I'm seeing a return on my investment that will last a lifetime. Just the computraining alone was a huge enhancement to my endurance and strength as a cyclist. The coaching and diagnostics on top of that has made my training time far more efficient.
It's a no nonsense place where you can take your fitness and training to the next level. No matter what level you start at or where you want to go. I can't wait to see what kind of athlete I can become with their help.
OK - while I do think their services are great, I have to say, I will not go there again b/c of Joel. His attitude is not necessarily conducive to good training (at least not for everyone). He is all about himself, when you are paying him, so it really should be about you and how you can perform better. I would recommend going to Endurance instead where their coaches really care about the athlete.
What a wonderful facility with a great team of fitness specialists. I have done the group computrainer sessions and had a custom bike built to my exact specs ... it is awesome! Have not tried the classes yet but it will give me something to look forward to in '07. These guys really know their stuff.
When you are ready to take your training to the next level this is the place. BPC has provided me with maximum results for my hours invested in my cycling training. They would be a secret weapon for not only cyclists and tri-athletes, but anyone looking to get a better yield from their fitness training.
The analytical feedback from the bio-mechanical testing and Computrainer classes, coupled with knowledgeable training staff virtually eliminate any excuses you could have. You just have to do it and impress yourself with your results and performance.
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