Strong Friends Gym in San Francisco, California

“I found Strong Friends while searching online for a strength and conditioning gym in SF, and after reading the incredible reviews, I decided to give it a try. As a member for over a year now, I can confidently say every review is spot on. Alex and Julia have created an inclusive gym for all levels that truly prioritizes proper form and moving well (something very rare to find!). Iu2019ve trained at a variety of gymsu2014incl”

— Madeleine D. · ★★★★★

“I joined this gym over the summer after years of struggling to find an exercise routine I actually enjoyed and could stick to. I was honestly pretty intimidated by weightlifting, which is why Strong Friends felt like the perfect fit. I take the group classes, and they strike an ideal balance between personal training and a group setting u2014 I get enough individualized guidance to feel supported and safe, while also bui”

— Evgeniia D. · ★★★★★

“As a child of the 80s, I am used to doing cardio workouts. But now that I am in my 50s I have realized the importance of weight training. I am so thankful I found Alex and Strong Friends. Alex is a very thoughtful trainer. He personalizes each training session and makes adjustments based on experience levels, injuries, etc. Alex is a wealth of knowledge and despite training with him for a year and a half, i swear he ”

— Elizabeth L. · ★★★★★

“Strong Friends Gym is fantastic! The programming is smart, goal-focused, and delivers real results. I recently took the endurance class with Mario and was very impressedu2014it was well-structured and challenging in the best way. Iu2019ve also taken classes with Alex, who is extremely knowledgeable and makes every workout both fun and effective. The community here is friendly, supportive, and makes training something I truly”

— Takuhi A. · ★★★★★

“Iu2019ve been coming here for a few Months and Alex is terrific. Iu2019m a 50-year-old guy who absolutely hated exercise but realized I needed to get in shape as I got older. Alex works me hard and focuses on strength and conditioning. I feel and look better just coming twice a week and I have way more energy. I highly recommend Alex and this gym. You donu2019t have to be an athlete to take advantage of this kind of strength tra”

— David A. · ★★★★★

“Never trained for a Hyrox before, let alone competed in one - but Mariou2019s class got me in the best shape for it! I highly recommend Strong Friends as a gym- such a great atmosphere, and world class training to help you reach your fitness goals.”

— Alessandro S. · ★★★★★

“Iu2026.actually like going to the gym. (Not words Iu2019ve ever said in my life!) Alex is so knowledgeable and encouraging, and the space and community he and Julia have created is approachable and welcoming. In two years of personal training with Alex, Iu2019ve gained confidence in the gym, lost over 80lbs while maintaining muscle mass, and hit so many fitness goals. Amazing!”

— Katherine P. · ★★★★★

“Strong Friends is a great gym with really nice people (in the classes and as instructors). I like that they have so many female instructors who are very knowledgeable and supportive. The equipment is all solid and the overall experience is very chill and low-pressure. I had prior experience with private trainers for weightlifting, and do their group classes, which are equally effective. Highly recommend trying it out”

— Alison M. · ★★★★★