PUSH Athletics

Everything’s amazing except for the fact that G Unit and Eminem are the only things that play on loud the speaker. It’s frustrating, but everything else is great.

Push is fantastic. No frills and no nonsense, but they’ve got everything you need for creative, challenging workouts. All of their equipment is in good shape and clean as well. I’ve been working with Mina Doulabi there for a couple of months now (you can see my review of her on her own page — suffice it to say here she is awesome!). Great location and a great bunch of trainers that get along well together and love what they are doing. Just a super vibe when you walk in and see everyone working hard. The positive atmosphere allows you to really focus on what you are doing, even at busy times. I find myself leaving energized after every workout.

No frills, great vibe, qualified trainers!
Geoffrey Muller is the man! In an attempt to change up my workout routine and better myself physically, I gave Geoffrey a try and haven’t looked back. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional and is great to train with every week. He is very flexible in scheduling and always willing to come in early for me.
If you’re on a mission to improve your stamina, increase lean muscle, and get a full body workout, PUSH and Geoffrey are your solutions.

While I really like this gym (great location, clean facilities, friendly trainers) and the owner is super-​cool, the review is specifically for my trainer, Jess Hess. I started working out with Jess over a year ago (at another gym nearby) and have DRASTICALLY improved my overall strength and fitness levels. While I considered myself pretty fit before, workouts with Jess have proven that there is ALWAYS more work to do!!!
Originally, I thought I would just do a pack of 10 sessions to «kick-​start» my own training… and now, I don’t know how I could live without my weekly sessions with Jess. (Well, I do know and it would involve a lot more couch-​sitting.)
What I appreciate about Jess is that she really knows how to get results without pushing me to the point where I am physically-​ill. Sore? Yes, but the best kind the next day. (And she is not a rah-​rah cheerleader type – those types of instructors are actually very anti-​motivating to me.) She is really encouraging about her clients’ overall fitness and we always talk about different types of cross-​training, classes, etc.
I am a member of a regular gym, but I like doing my personal training sessions here vs. at the gym. It is much less crowded and I never feel like we need to battle for space or machines.
If you are considering personal training in the neighborhood, check out Jess! She will get and keep you in shape!

I love training at Push. While it’s a laidback and inviting atmosphere, everyone there is super professional and there to work hard! Any time equipment needs to be replaced, it’s taken care of immediately, unlike other bigger gyms I’ve been in where if something is broken it typically stays that way. Super clean, great music, fantastic equipment. I couldn’t ask for a better place to work out in!

If you are looking for a great place to workout with many different exercise options, that has great trainers and is clean and well run, then PUSH is the place. I train with Marlo and love that we do different exercises, with varying equipment, that give you a whole body workout. She is a great trainer and committed to helping her clients. They play good music, too! Convenient location of Polk Street. Lots to love here!

I LOVE training at Push! It’s a lively, welcoming environment. The gym is always super clean, they have all the latest equipment, and it’s in a convenient location. Plus — there is an aerial rig and stripper pole!

Push Athletics is a very well planned gym for a wide variety of workouts. From the moment you walk in, you notice how neat and clean this gym is. Finding a gym that doesn’t have scary/​almost visible odor is an extra special treat! Excellent lighting (mood-​enhancing — seriously.) and carefully chosen, modern equipment compliment the professional, courteous trainers. Luke and Marlo are super nice to work with! Truly a great place to enjoy getting fit!

Push Athletics is the most well conceived and executed personal training gym in San Francisco. The trainers there are all well educated, enthusiastic and committed to their profession.
Parking is easy and the neighborhood is great.

My trainer, Luke, recently opened Push in Russian Hill. I’ve always thought Luke was an excellent trainer. That’s why I’ve been with him for more than a year now and have no plans of going elsewhere.
Seeing his vision for the «perfect trainer’s gym» become a reality right in front of my eyes is a treat! The gym is brand new — sparkling clean, spacious, voluminous and full of «real world» equipment such as big sand bags, heavy ropes, and kettle bells.
Luke and his partner Marlo are both very friendly, full of good energy, and have a great focus on customer service. I can’t recommend them enough!

I started training with Luke when I first came to San Francisco — I had just completed physical therapy for whiplash sustained from a car accident and I was really worried about injuring myself at a gym or working with a trainer. Other trainers had rushed me or chosen the wrong exercises for my neck and back after insisting they knew better, leaving me in pain for days. That never happened with Luke — our workouts changed constantly and I was never bored, and I was amazed to see my progression over just 4 – 6 weeks. After several months my day-​to-​day back pain was almost eliminated, I had lost weight and gained strength & energy, and I was feeling far more confident about re-​entering workout activities I once thought I’d never do again, such as spinning and kickboxing. I’ve had several trainers and tried multiple gyms throughout the years, but Luke is by far my favorite and most trusted — he knows what he’s doing and can meet a variety of fitness needs. I love the new facility at Push, too — brand new, clean, wide open space and great location. I’m hoping for group class options to come soon!

I got tired of working out at crunch as it’s dirty and with trainers that leave something to be desired. I walked into Push and was blown away by the cleanliness and trainers who have a passion for health/​fitness and know what they’re talking about. I started training with Luke and have already noticed a huge difference in his style/​approach from others I’ve workout out with previously. He has not just going through the motions as every workout is dynamic and unique with and focuses on the core. The workouts involve many exercises that I haven’t tried before and started to notice changes in my appearance. In terms of the gym itself, it’s clean, organized and a wide array of trainers who focus on core and functional training. I’d recommend this for people who are committed to getting and staying in shape and have gotten tired of the cookie cutter training approaches