All Class Fitness

On a scale of 1 – 10, I rate Jeff as 11 — not least as a superb physical trainer, but in many other qualities which are a necessity for me. I highly, unconditionally recommend him. As proof of his ability as a trainer, he guided me fm a morbidly obese 60+ woman with no history of exercise (except for an atypical 2 yr. period in college when I studied karate) to someone who did things I’d never done before & never thought I’d ever do: squats! curls! free weights & more! I needed & valued his other qualities: LISTENING (e.g. thorough intake incl. family health history) & putting my needs/​goals 1^st; PATIENCE training my naturally uncoordinated muscles/​body at my pace & breaking exercises down so I could achieve them & succeed w/​o injuring myself — even if it required a lot of repetition on his part; FLEXIBILITY in tailoring the kinds of exercises best for me, locations — training in my home, backyard, Lake Merritt, Jack London Square, schedule; genuine POSITIVE ATTITUDE & SENSE OF HUMOR — cheering me on to succeed fm one level to the next, & being partners on Team Ayda. I also owe him for introducing me to steel-​cut oats.

When I started training with Jeff a couple of months ago, I finally felt like I was on my way to developing the core strength, endurance, and coordination that I always wanted. I have been moderately active (2 – 4 times/​week) with a combination of climbing, yoga, snowboarding, hiking, running etc., but I wanted to add a routine that would build muscle, energize me, and enable me to improve at all of these other activities. Now I have just that!
Before we even met at the gym for the first time, Jeff and I talked about my goals and he came prepared with a tailored routine. Our workouts not only build core strength, but also develop balance, coordination, endurance, and mental focus — all of which are helping me to become a better climber and an overall healthier person. I have some issues with my back from working on a computer all day and Jeff was especially concerned with paying attention to my form and consistently advising me on proper alignment. He has worked collaboratively with physical therapists in the past and is very knowledgeable and educated about these issues.
Jeff uses a variety of techniques and full-​body moves, explaining all of them in detail so I can replicate the workout on my own, both at the gym and outdoors at the park, using simple equipment. Best of all, it’s never boring or repetitive because Jeff keeps things fun and mentally challenging! He’s a real professional and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for either general full-​body fitness or for specific, targeted results.

Training with Jeff is a pure pleasure. There are so many good reasons to choose him as your trainer. For one, he’s very experienced, definitely knowing his stuff, and he will give you excellent care, teach you proper form and explain everything very clearly and patiently. He tailored my workout exactly for me — I felt like the exercises he gave me were absolutely made for my goals as if they’d been created for my very own body parts. And he was incredibly attentive and organized too — he asked me to write out all my goals and concerns ahead of the session and then he mapped out a game plan based on everything I’d expressed that really just nailed the areas I was interested in nailing. I really appreciated the extra care that went into that! And he made himself very available to answer follow-​up questions too, being very generous with his time. Most of all, he’s an incredibly positive person — very noble and honest and full of integrity. His maturity and wisdom have been as good for my spirits as his exercises have been for my body. I’ve been so lucky to find him. Thank you, Jeff, you’re the best!

Jeff Bott is a great trainer. He brings with him a life-​long dedication to fitness and training and has a broad skill set. He was never the type of trainer who spent years pumping up on weight machines for vanity. Jeff spent his formative years as an athlete training Boxing and Karate and then segued into MMA and Brazilian Jiu JItsu.
As a fitness trainer Jeff can teach all of the above plus general fitness, weight training, TRX and health and wellness. But one of the things that is most unique about working with him is his character and personality. Though he’s a stud athlete, he’s one of the most genuine people I’ve ever known. There’s no ego while training with him. He’s one of the most down-​to-​Earth people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing and this is the comment that people always make after working with him. Gentlemen of his caliber and expertise are rare these days.
Highly recommended.

Jeff Bott is the man. He was always my choice pick when choosing a trainer. We trained together for two years and we became good friend while he helped me rehabilitate a few different injuries and become a stronger version of myself. While in the gym, he’d often come over to check on my progress even outside of training with him. I trust his advice and know that if he didn’t have an answer that he would find out for me. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough, he’s awesome! and he loves dogs. :)

I have been working with Jeff Bott for the last 1.5 years and he has been an inspirational, motivated, and knowledgeable trainer. He is very professional and dedicated in areas of physical fitness and nutrition. He is experienced with training in boxing, weight lifting, TRX, and physical therapy. He is great in helping you perfect the workout and maximize the benefits. I highly recommend Jeff and encourage you to try out his training.