Apexwellness

Took my first rowing class and got sweaty while alleviating my fear of the rowing machine. Our instructor Dino was really helpful and took lots of time to walk me through how to use the machine and provide ongoing feedback. The class was challenging but everyone was allowed to adjust the effort to their own level– while also being challenged to better their pace. A great morning workout where you want to be challenged but not have a fit woman scream at you to squeeze your butt muscles tighter and squat lower.

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I signed up for K.O. Fit with Larry, and even more unsure when I realized the class involved real kickboxing with gloves, weight bags and one-​on-​one boxing with pads… But WHOA is this class FUN and a GREAT WORKOUT. Love this class!
ClassPassers, my class notice said it was being held in the Financial District, but I actually had to go to North Beach for the right class. Also the gym is kinda hard to find — it’s underneath a coffee shop.
Don’t be scared away by the rough appearance of this small gym — the class ROCKS and Larry is a great instructor :)

This is not your typical corporate gym with a million treadmills lined up against the wall and people taking selfies in the mirror, but that’s EXACTLY what I love about it! This gym has more of a home-​like feel. As soon as you walk in, you’re greeted with a smile by trainers that actually know you by name.
It’s conveniently located a few doors down from my workplace. As much as I always dread going because of how tired I am from work, after my workouts I am always extremely glad I came. I highly recommend the afternoon boxing class with Larry. I’ve been attending his class for almost a year now, and he always finds new ways to challenge us. Most importantly, the class is fun. Everyone comes with great vibes, and I always leave feeling like I’ve been pushed to my full potential. If you’re not scared to get a little sweaty and a little sore (a lot actually), definitely come check this place out!

This is the best gym I’ve ever joined! It’s small and intimate, yet has all the equipment and personnel you could need to get in the best shape of your life.
I highly recommend the kickboxing classes. I’ve taken cardio kickboxing in the past and always been disappointed. Not here. The workouts are diverse, challenging, and most importantly, fun! It doesn’t hurt that the other members and staff here have the greatest attitude, ever.

Cindy, Dino, Larry, everyone… Each and everyone I have met at Apex rocks. I’ve never seen a gym/​studio with this much personal attention.
Don’t come here if you want a fancy spa like experience. Don’t come here if you want a ginormous array of machines. Don’t come here thinking this is a full fledged gym.
But. DEFINITELY come here if you have a personal health goal and want someone to help realize them. I don’t think I’ll find a better place for that.

I have been training with Cindy Hom at Apex Wellness for five years. She is a terrific trainer! I’m a senior and she knows just how to deal with the difficulties associated with age. She’s added many years to my life.
The gym is very well-​furnished with all the necessary equipment and is kept in first-​rate condition. One thing I really like about it is that noe one is there who is not working with a trainer. So it isn’t full of people running their hearts out on treadmills or climbing up the stairmaster machines and showing off.
You can’t go wrong here.
HSB

The location is ideal and the atmosphere friendly. I take the yoga classes with Christy whenever I can. She is dedicated to her practice and always leaves me with something to think about. The flow is nice and she provides just the right balance of assistance and leaving me to accommodate as needed. Her music is amazing and I am always happy I took the class instead of eating lunch!

While I may have only visited once, I will certainly return upon my next visit to the city. Cindy greeted me at the front desk a moment after finishing up with another client and I was all signed up and feeling at home there in a matter of minutes.
On a recommendation of a friend I planned to attend a drop-​in yoga class with Christy on a Thursday. My excitement turned to gratitude when I discovered how in tune she is with her practice and love of sharing that with a class. Her easy-​going, laughter-​inducing manner gives you that comforting feeling of wanting to sign up for a whole month on the spot.
An injury that I incurred last year and made her aware of seemed to melt away, disappearing after that session. I appreciate a yoga experience where ending in meditation is as important as the yoga poses themselves.
For personal attention, a caring and knowledgeable staff and easy to find location you need to head on down to APEXWellness.

I love the individual attention that I receive when I am there. The staff is very professional and knows their stuff! I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in a difficult, challenging work out, at a warm friendly atmosphere. The downtown location is convenient for lunch time workouts as well.

Why you should come here:
1) Location is perfect if you’re in the FiDi and missing the Crunch gym that used to be at Sansome.
2) The owner and kickboxing instructor, Cindy, is super!
She is the best. I started personal training sessions with her because I saw the results on another member. She knows how to work you. And if you can come just for kickboxing, then do it. You’ll get a great workout (see #3).
3) The kickboxing class is awesome, similar to classes in a martial arts gym but there’s not enough space for full heavy bags. It’s impact kickboxing so you’re using thai pads, etc. Lots of core work, too, so you’ll be drenched at the end of class. I really look forward to this stress relief every Wed. and Fri. (Yoga is on Mon., Tues. and Thurs.)
4) Prices are very reasonable. If you’re looking for a trainer, timing is flexible as well.
Check it out and get in shape!

I have fallen in love with Apex — it is just beyond convenient and Marian Low has been fabulous to work with as a trainer. I really have discovered a new world of strength training that did not know existed before. She makes it personal, fun and convenient and is very committed to your personal success.
The pilates classes are great, too — Kyle is fantastic.

can’t get more convenient than this place, unless i put a treadmill in my cubicle, but that’s just silly. private showers and towel service further boost the convenience factor. facilities are small/​cozy but definitely adequate. actually, i kinda prefer it to the larger gyms where i’d probably just go on a treadmill for 45 minutes because i wouldn’t want to look like an idiot trying to do anything else.
and the group of trainers to choose from is great. they come from various backgrounds like gymnastics, dance and martial arts, while the one i chose specializes in being awesome. and i mean awesome x 1000. so go request him: jeremy cheung. you have to specifically request him since most of the trainers aren’t part of the gym but rather just use the space.
update …
oh, mr. awesome no longer works out of this gym, but the rest of my review still stands. you can instead find him at

I started working in the Financial District over 7 months ago. That’s about how long it has been since I practiced yoga, which got me excited when I found Apex Wellness (AW) on the Unilocal site. AW is two blocks away from my office and I decided to check it out during my lunch hour.
A friend of mine was a good sport and came with me begrudgingly. She’s a yoga novice and when the class ended, she was neither impressed nor unimpressed.
The class was held in a small space. There is a maximum of 8 people allowed in the class, but it makes for very tight quarters. The instructor was very nice, but there was no real flow to class as Sharon R. mentioned.
I would not regularly practice yoga here; however, on days when I think I need to get back in touch with yoga, I may just pop in.
They should have classes for beginners and for advanced/​intermediate students. But given the fact that this AW isn’t dedicated to just yoga practice, I’ve got to give them an extra star for having yoga in the first place.
In the meantime, I’m back on the hunt for a yoga studio where I can feel the flow… Om. Namaste

I’ve only been to Apex Wellness once for a lunchtime yoga class, and I was a little underwhelmed. There were only two of us in the class so I was psyched for some hardcore teacher attention, which was nice. And she was very nice. But I didn’t care for the routine much. It was less flowing than I had anticipated. And because it was a «lunch time» class, it was abbreviated, and we didn’t have the time to get into poses very deeply or get very warmed up. No post-​yoga shower was needed.
The space was fine, though a little random. It wasn’t it’s own room but rather a more open space off the hallway/​elevators of the second floor. And I wasn’t feeling the carpet factor.
Even if I still worked in the area, I wouldn’t be tapping into afternoon yoga at Apex. At least not with any kind of regularity.

Owner/​Personal Trainer Phil Chen has assembled a bright, diverse group of professionals dedicated to personal training and martial arts! Most of the personal trainers have over 10 years experience. And don’t forget your lunch time Yoga classes with Lynn or Pilates after work with John Ferguson, who will help you get into proper alignment with skill & humor. An easy going, fun, yet focused environment, but not the best place for a massage as it can be pretty noisy. Changing facilities and showers available on site so you can come in for a quick work out break from work.

Get individualized attention at an independent gym with a focus on interesting group classes, pilates, yoga, and excellent personal trainers who provide their clients with customized approaches to fitness. It’s clean, well-​equipped and conveniently located in the financial district: the perfect place for those who want to go to a gym for a serious workout minus the bravado and scene atmosphere of other venues.