Kyla Farrow

Kyla has been my Pilates, and Pilates Mat Barre Fusion instructor for several months now. I highly recommend her as a trainer. She is amazing at what she does. She has a sweet gentleness to her that gets you to do things you didn’t think possible (and you don’t even realize it)! I grew so much with her as my instructor. If you get the chance to train with her you won’t regret it! We sure are going to miss her! Oh, and she has the best playlists!

I joined Elevate Fit Club ¹⁄₂₀₁₄. I took Pilates classes 2 or 3 times a week the 5 months I have been there and had 5 different teachers in the classes. Kyla was by far my favorite. I progressed better, faster and with minimal soreness with her than any of the other teachers. She motivated me to keep going every week. I am so sad she is leaving us. Good for you, who gets her next!

Kyla is an incredible pilates teacher!!! I’ve been taking her classes for over 4 years and it has been a blast. The proof is in my arms! I went away one summer for 5 weeks and came back with the same definition in my upper body as before I left… a little weaker… but looked the same. And I give Kyla all the credit… she pushes hard but also listens well… so you get a well balanced workout. She will be missed!!!

I have been taking her Pilates lessons for a few years. Always kind, fun, nice, punctual, responsible and sweet. Yay Kyla!

I have been taking pilates with Kyla for over 4 years and she is phenomenal! Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but she is motivating, fun and a great listener. Because of working with her, my body is so much stronger and leaner. Her dance training is such a plus and she is always patient and careful of any physical concerns I might have at any given time. She is tough, but she is kind and patient. I always feel great after a session with her!
I highly recommend her if you are serious about getting into the best shape of your life. I only wish I had the budget to work out every day with her. :)

I’ve been working out with Kyla for a few months now and find her amazing. She is a fantastic trainer, perceptive and creative, kind and funny. I’ve been to a few trainers before and found myself either in pain after a crazy workout or not challenged at all. Kyla gets it just right. Not only do I feel stronger and have discovered muscles I didn’t know I had, but I love going to the gym now, which I never thought possible. I highly recommend her.

I have taken Pilates for more years than I care to reveal, all around the world, and Kyla is simply the best. She is insightful, extremely knowledgeable and über effective in helping me with my training needs. My body has become stronger, without injury (in fact, our workouts have diminished my previous aches and pains) and I just rocked a sleeveless sheath dress, all courtesy of Kyla.
In addition to her ample technical knowledge, she is kind and super funny. I adore working with her. I suspect anyone who gets the chance would too
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I started training with Kyla in 2007 and it was the best decision I have ever made. At the time, I was suffering from back problems which left me unable to do do most physical activities. For anyone who is as active as I am (surf, run, snowboard, you name it, I do it), you can imaging how awful this was. Kyla and I began working out once a week doing Pilates, which then lead to a mixture of Pilates and full body workouts.
Kyla’s warm personality, understanding of Kinesiology, and varied training programs got me back in-​action in less time then I thought. Even after my back was better I continued to train with Kyla as she kept me on my toes with challenging workouts, kept me in mental and physical shape, and became a trusted friend.
Training with Kyla will be the best step anyone can take. I can not say enough great things about her work ethic, her engaging workouts, and overall spirit! I sing her praises to anyone I run into who is considering personal or group training. Call her, it will change your life!

Full disclosure: Kyla has been my coworker for many years. She trains at my studio and we still work together. This review is for her knowledge and professionalism as a trainer and Pilates instructor. I used to take her classes when we both worked at the gym together and always enjoyed the challenging exercises delivered in the signature soft spoken Kyla manner… she is a tough instructor, an amazing dancer, and a good trainer… yet she is patient and so pleasant that you forget you are working hard.
I have referred several people to her and her classes and would do so again any time!

I have been working out with Kyla for several months now and wanted to recommend her to fellow Unilocalers.
Back in October, I was experiencing some health problems like high weight, high cholesterol, headaches, joint pain, etc. that were becoming a concern. Some health consultant friends suggested going on the «Hunter-​Gatherer» diet and getting more exercise instead of my doctor’s suggestion of various drugs.
I looked for a personal trainer as I knew that I would need one to get a program going properly and stay with it. After interviewing several people, I figured out that I just didn’t relate well to the intense, chirpy people or the boot camp, drill instructor types. Also, some of the gyms that I looked at were just not appealing with their crowds, messiness, and/​or smells.
Then I found Kyla through the JCCSF Pilates Studio (she also works with Bodywork SF). What a breath of calm, fresh air. Kyla is a genuinely nice person whose fitness training is informed by an extensive dance background. She does personal training, nutrition counseling, and Pilates. Her style is to guide and be attentive rather than intense and be gently persistent rather than fierce or in-​your-​face. A workout with her leaves me feeling centered and calm as well as thoroughly stretched and exercised.
It turned out that I needed a combination of Pilates (for flexibility and core strength) and traditional strength training which means that she has to blend several workout styles into the time we have. The JCCSF Pilates Studio has the machines (Pilates and Cable) necessary to do this, but she has also shown me exercises to do at home where we have minimal equipment.
The results speak for themselves. In 2 months, I feel much better and am on my way to a toned core and increased strength overall. So far, I have lost 14 lbs and 3″ from my waist. My headaches and joint problems are gone.
Update: The past 8 months have gone by very quickly as Kyla is always keeping our workouts fresh and interesting. I have now lost 26 lbs and 4″ from my waist.
If you are looking for a personal trainer who will listen to you, tailor a training program to your needs, and help you attain your goals, then I think that you should talk to Kyla.