Raise the Bar Fitness

I started training with Billy T. Great trainer, who pays attention to what you need. After having a baby, I wanted to go back to my routine with ease. I was still nursing and wanted to start rebuilding my strength. Billy totally understood and we started focusing on weight loss without any extreme exercises. After few months I was ready to kick things up a notch so everything intensified and now it’s absolutely fantastic!! Feeling great, strong and getting my workouts with more intensity and definitively feeling the work days after!
Raise the Bar is cool smaller gym with all possible options. It’s very private and good choice for those who do not favor larger gyms with sweaty equipment and smelly carpets. This one is clean, immaculately organized and with a very professional staff. Love coming here!

I have been working out with Chris Seeto for a month now, and I have never felt so healthy and motivated in my life. After having two kids I wanted to get back in shape but was afraid of going to a trainer because I was so out of shape. My husband found Chris through recommendations. Chris shows a lot of passion for your success and he has a lot of knowledge of what he does. He’s a very nice person and easy to talk to, but at the same time he will push you to try harder. With every workout I feel a sense of accomplishment and Chris will definitely motivate you. I will for sure be a long time client.
Raise the Bar is also a great facility. Super clean, and they have a lot of equipment that other gyms do not. I also like how the facility is very private, maybe two trainers and clients at once. This makes the training more efficient and for those that are very shy or self conscious this is a great facility. Everyone I’ve met is super nice as well, not like those trainers you will be intimidated to even talk to.

I have had the most amazing experience with Chris Secco. He was my very first and only personal trainer I will work with. He is very passionate about his career and delivers results. He made workouts that aid to my past injuries, pushed me past my own comfort zones, and the results have been life changing. Thank you Chris!

Love the place … Clean. Nice People and more important has COLD WATER.

Four months prior to my wedding, I found Raise The Bar and contacted Nick to help me get into wedding shape. Nick varied my workouts each day to make the training both challenging and fun. I hated working out at first, but gradually was motivated and excited to see Nick as I started to not only see positive changes with my body, but I also felt my overall mental health improved. I felt more confident, peaceful and strong. He saved my sanity during the stressful months of wedding planning.
Overall, I think I was more impressed with his dedication to his clients even when he was out of town. He would check in and send me encouraging messages that helped me stay on track on the days when I wasn’t training. I can’t recommend Nick enough!

Max is amazing. I have been training with him for just about a year and a half at this point. I am definitely in the best shape of my life (though I guess that’t not saying much). Max pushes me to work out harder than I would otherwise, and harder than previous trainers that I’ve worked with have. There is great variety to the exercises we do, so it never gets boring or monotone. He is also very accommodating in terms of when I can come in for a session.

I’ve been training with Max for just over two years, and when he relocated to Raise the Bar, I followed him. I definitely love this gym, but what really makes my workout special is Max. He knows when to push, but most importantly, he understands when I’ve hit my limit. I don’t have a specific fitness goal, but Max makes sure I’m getting stronger and increasing my endurance. Plus, he’s super personable and funny! I love training with Max, and even introduced my (now) husband to train with him.
The gym is great, lots of open space, but with enough machinery to keep it interesting. Even though I don’t live anywhere near Raise the Bar, I’m hooked and enjoy trekking out here to work out.

I’ve been training with Max for 2 years and he has helped transform my fitness. We started with a lot of core stability, balance exercises, endurance and have moved to strength training and agility. When I started with Max I had a lot of issues due to chronic soft tissue issues as a result of a car accident. He has always been sensitive to my limitations and has been creative coming up with alternative exercises to help me achieve my goals. As a result of training with Max I have been able to start playing soccer again which I thought was impossible after my accident. He always brings a positive attitude, great personality and is absolutely invested in my results. If your looking for personal trainer, I’d strongly recommend Max at Raise the Bar.

I have been working out with Nick for about six months now. Great high intensity workouts with a mixture of weights, boxing, ropes and other cardio «stuff» a good trainer will have you do to mix up the workout. With all the different types of modalities available to stay in shape, Nick really uses as many as possible, however, always keeping in mind my level of fitness and the energy I have on a particular day.
Nick (one of the owners) is always «up» and high energy, which really brings my energy level to the point where I get more out of my workout. He is very flexible as to times and I have the option of going to the Judah location to grab my workout. Both locations are always clean and clutter free. All the other trainers are friendly and work well with each other not to interfere with their workouts when they each have a client there.
Nick is supportive and –on me– when I am not getting my off day workouts by myself. Knowledgeable about what I should consume but never preachy. Nick also has a great sense of humor and is a decent guy who really has dedicated himself to the fitness industry, making it fun and most importantly results driven. If I could afford it, I’d workout every day. Great option for any fitness level. If your ready to start making it happen, Raise the Bar is your best option to start.
Lastly, parking is never a problem at either location. Both locations have other types of workouts available like yoga, Pilates and even massage; so options are there.

I love Raise the Bar and my personal trainer Max. Max is a fantastic trainer who has seen me through many goals, including weight loss and getting over some injuries. He knows how to adjust the workouts for these needs and he knows exactly how to push me to perform! They have very cool unique equipment along with the standard items, and this makes the workouts really fun. Max mixes a nice laid back style with intense professionalism. He has the skills and versatility to train many different types of people — me (an older mom) and my daughter (a budding young club athlete). I recommend him highly!

I’ve been training with Chris S. for the past year and I can honestly say he’s the best! He completely transformed my body and I now have muscles in places I didn’t know existed! He cares about my goals and would create customized workouts for me to quickly see results. He is very personable, knowledgable, and attentive, which are very important things I look for when I’m choosing a trainer. I’m glad I found him and will be training with him for many more years to come.

I am new to raise the bar, but have trained with Chris S. For more than a year at another gym. The equipment is new, space is clean and bright and in a building that also houses a chiropractor and yoga studio. I hear the Judah location has Pilates in its building too. Chris is a great trainer, patient and intuitive. Knows when to push and when to back off. If you are located in the Sunset/​Parkside looking for one on one training. This is the place!

I recently trained with Billy at Raise the Bar during my 2 week vacation in SF. The facilities are clean and comfortable with plenty of space for the 1 – 4 clients that might be there with a trainer at any given time and with all of the gear you could need.
My work is physically demanding and I wanted to stay fit, if not get a step ahead, over my break.
I had goals that Billy helped me focus on and exceed over those two weeks. He’s really a great trainer, especially for people interested in performance fitness. He’s a smart trainer and will make you a lot smarter too in your workouts and recovery. Always had fun every workout and exceeded what I thought I was capable of!