Perform For Life

Perform for Life offers high-​caliber performance training in a welcoming, familial atmosphere. After trying things like CrossFit, I have to say that I enjoyed my workouts at P4L much more, because at P4L, I felt like I was challenged to try my best and constantly improve my fitness, but I never felt intimidated or bad about my performance. Everyone is very supportive and friendly. Definitely give P4L a try if you want to improve your fitness and your life! Thank you, Justine, Bryant, and the rest of the P4L team for creating such a great place to work out and make new friends!

I’ve never had much luck with traditional gyms — mostly it’s just hard to get motivated to go and I don’t know what I’m doing. I had tried Classpass, but found getting into a routine was difficult since locations and times were always changing, but I liked the class atmosphere. I’d walked past P4L for a few months and finally decided to try it. Never more than six people in a class, so you get personal attention, and it’s amazing what they do with a small space! Each class is different and I never got bored. Coaches are fun and laidback without letting you slack and everyone knows your name. I requested an assessment to set a baseline for improvement and they quickly made it happen. We’re moving and so have to leave (for now!) but hope to be back if we ever move back to the neighborhood. For now, I’ll just try to find the closest thing to P4L that I can!

I am now in my second group of 36 personal training sessions with Elise. I have lost 16 pounds September 2015-​April 2016 and aim to lose more, and believe it is possible after many years of being overweight. I can now see visible muscles in my arms, shoulders and chest which is very cool! I have much more endurance and energy, and feel like I am healing myself after years of bad food and bodily neglect.

These guys are the best! I am as lazy as they come, yet these guys motivate me to show up weekly. My personal training sessions (with Austin and Brandon) are fun, varied, challenged and customized to make me feel like I am going to be in good shape permanently. Justine and Bryant have really built an awesome community and every time I go there, I feel like I’m just hanging out with my friends (but with a workout). I couldn’t be happier I found them!

Perform for Life has a great gym with friendly trainers who challenge you to be your best. They have built a community that is fun and supportive.

This place makes me SO happy.
I moved to SF and was in need of a gym to help me get out of my years of slogging it out on a spin bike and seeing no results. After reading many positive reviews on Unilocal,I signed myself up! And I am so glad I did. I work out once a week with Michael Crammond, once a week with Brandon Woo, and take small group classes 3 – 4 times a week with Randall Brown, Elise Navarro and Anthony Pitsch. The small group classes are fantastic — and never the same — the trainers are always motivational, fun and push and correct you through the class.
My 1:1 personal training sessions with Brandon and Michael is probably the highlight of P4L — Brandon kicks my butt every Saturday morning, and Michael is helping me realise how strong my body is and is always focused on my form and how I’m feeling. Thursdays and Saturdays are now my favorite days of the week!
Most of all I have to give it to the co-​founders Bryant and Justine Sharifi — this isn’t just a place for me to workout — as someone who was new to the city it is a huge reason why I enjoy living here so much. They always greet you with a huge smile, are genuinely interested in how you are doing, and their infectious happiness spreads to all of their staff — and to everyone who comes here!
Oh, yeah — I’ve dropped 10 pounds in three months, built tons of muscle, have so much more energy, and body is feeling and looking so much better — I don’t think I’ve ever felt this good!

This studio will make you feel like you’re going back home. Everybody is very warm, friendly and super welcoming. Justine and Bryant will take very good care of you and you can tell that all the trainers are very knowledgable. They assessed my whole body and gave me amazing tips for my daily routine. I don’t want to train with anyone else but them! If you want to be heard, and taken care of, this is your studio!

I absolutely love working out at P4L, and it’s making huge changes in the way I feel!
The Background:
I started working with Michael Crammond (amazing guy for so many reasons) last summer. I had been suffering from low back pain for a long time, and had a recurring charlie horse in my right thigh for almost 2 years. I’d been doing pilates classes, which helped, but never quite got the pain to go away. I also did 3 months of physical therapy, but still no relief.
The Results:
After 6 weeks with Michael, my charlie horse stopped bothering me, and has only come back 3 times in 8 months, vs. the almost daily visit from the little critter. Michael created a truly customized workout for me, focusing on strengthening my upper back/​spine muscles as well as my glutes. After my first 8 weeks were up, working 2x a week, I was so hooked that I signed up for an additional 6 months of training.
I feel better than I have in ages, and I can’t wait to see what this year brings for me!
What I Love:
Everyone at P4L has a background in Kinesiology, and they focus on getting my body to work the best it possibly can given my unique back (scoliosis and kyphosis) and other issues. They know how a body should and can work, and they help me get there. And they really live by their motto: Exercise, Socialize, Revitalize.
I just can’t say enough about how friendly, helpful and knowledgeable these people are… Check them out!

Can’t say enough great things about Perform 4 Life. All the trainers there are exceptional and have very deep knowledge of how the body works, how everything is connected and where healing /​strengthening should occur. Not to mention they’re all really friendly and outgoing. The equipment is top quality, the space is cool and we’ll utilized.
I had pretty severe and persistent back pain coming in, which Bryant (co-​owner) assured me they could resolve. Long story short, they did. I’ve had this back pain, sometimes sciatic, for nearly 3 years, trying everything under the sun to heal it. Nothing worked. P4L worked. Special thanks to my personal trainer Alysha del Toro. Highly recommend her, though as I said before, all the trainers are exceptional. If I didn’t just move office locations, I’d still be going there.

Number one thing about going here: the trainers/​coaches have health and fitness-​related degrees and not just certificates. These guys really really know what they’re doing, and you can feel it after class when you’re sore but not injured! I appreciate that they respect your limits yet still find ways to push you.
Seriously, everyone should train here! This place is great!

Bryant, Justine, Antony, Elise and everyone in this gym are not only awesome professionals but you feel they are your best friends. I came to perform for life for different goals that I over achieved. I’m now training with Bryant longterm.
The energy, culture, and joy going there make me wait for my Wednesday’s and Friday’s. I truly love these guys and highly recommend them.

Highly recommend P4L — effective workout, personalized attention (even for group classes!), friendly environment, and really talented trainers! Justine is fantastic at helping understand what’s needed for your specific goals (again, even for group classes!) and what to keep in mind/​focus on outside of P4L. The classes are fun and the coaches are excellent about helping with form. You will see results!
I’ve also transitioned to personal training with Brandon after a sailing injury — who helped customize a workout plan to strengthen my legs and keep me in shape despite my leg limitations. He is always introducing new movements and keeps the workout fun!
Highly recommend checking out P4L!

P4L rocks!!!
I recently moved to SF from Mexico City, where I used to go to a small fitness studio oriented to CrossFit-​like trainings mixed with other techniques. I was a little concerned not to find something similar here in SF, oriented to comprehensive conditioning work outs and not just a regular gym or CrossFit studio, to my surprise I found something even BETTER!
Just by attending a couple classes I knew that this was the perfect place for me! The place is fully equipped, ALL of the trainers are extremely qualified (within a couple months I’ve heard they have been on various on-​going trainings), well designed work outs and the best of all, a great sense of community!
The trainers are completely engaged on making you do better and push you further whenever they see that you can, definitely worth to notice and what make them excel, is that they look after your form which is essential while doing any type of exercise, to avoid injuries and do it right to actually get results! They are very conscious of each person capabilities and they’ll work based on that.
Trainings are well thought, varied and actually fun, they will make you feel soared next morning (or even a few hours after haha), but no pain no gain! Believe me you’ll get results if you commit to work in tandem with them to achieve whatever your goal is.
The sense of community (yes, second time I mention it) is awesome, clients and trainers build this fun and full of camaraderie ambience, which helps you make the hard trainings more light.
In these past couple months I’ve noticed changes already, more strength and condition, which has helped me on my running and biking!
Without a doubt I RECOMMEND P4L!!!

I’ve been coming to classes at P4L for over a year after walking past it on my way to dinner, and I am hooked! The classes are small, usually with less than 6 people, and the trainers know everybody’s names, so you can’t just hide on in the corner like in larger classes. They create a warm, fun atmosphere that really feels like family. Even after moving to another neighborhood, I’ve still kept my membership and come twice a week.
The trainers really work hard to keep the classes challenging, fun, and varied. Each trainer is full of energy, each class is different, so I’ve never felt bored. Each class uses different tools and different interval timings. They work your whole body and core which has really improved my strength and flexibility. Since joining, I’ve been out of bed earlier and filled with much more energy all day!
P4L really feels like a community more than a gym. They organize fun park events with snacks and a ball to throw around. They even started a couple recreational sports teams. I’ve been playing on their basketball team for the past couple months which is not only fun but also great cardio!

This gym is incredible!
If you’re looking for a great work out, from exceptionally trained professionals, and a supportive community, this is the place for you!
P4L provides a workout like no other gym I’ve ever been a member of. They push you to exercise in ways you haven’t before, while keeping your personalized needs, strengths and areas for improvement in mind.
The app they use to book classes is easy to use and makes booking classes a breeze.
The facility is clean, located in a great part of San Francisco and full of the best equipment you could imagine.
Every class I’ve taken has exhausted and invigorated me to keep pushing myself. I couldn’t do it without P4L! The trainers and members are the reason to join this gym… A supportive, caring and dedicated group of people. This isn’t a gym of judgement. It’s a gym that helps you meet your physical health goals, while reminding you to feel good about who you are, in the moment, knowing that you’d like improvement and results, too.
If you join this gym, you’ll adopt their motto, «Why not now?»

I love P4L! I started going about a year ago. I have a demanding work schedule and I noticed my body was starting to become really unhealthy — all the client dinners, late nights at work, and crazy travel schedules led to poor eating habits and not much of a workout regimen.
Started to do 1:1 sessions with Justine 2x a week — today I workout 3x a week at P4L with Justine, Alysha and Elise. They are some of my favorite people and I love the special care and attention the ladies give me. One focuses on my arms, the other focuses on my lower body, and the third one does Pilates and core. It’s a great full body program, and I’m always learning something new. What makes the gym really special is that I actually enjoy going to the gym and I really enjoy seeing the ladies and the rest of the trainers. They make it a point to get to know you and really try to ensure your success.
I would highly recommend P4L to anyone who wants to transform his or her lifestyle. This is the place to go if you want long-​term, sustainable results. Woohoo!

I used to be a FFK (former fat kid) who hated exercising with a passion. When I turned 18, I decided it was time to start living a healthier lifestyle.
I decided to give P4L a try after I stopped seeing results working out by myself at a local gym — we all know I interrupted a Sunday morning class to get more info — all I can say is Elise definitely made a great first impression! Since then, I’ve looked forward to coming to class 5x/​week!
All of the trainers have everyone’s best interest at heart, teach proper form and push everyone to go beyond what they thought they were capable of doing. No other gym has ever had the sense of community and support P4L offers. Ultimately, you can’t go wrong when you start your day with a great workout!

Justine and Bryant and the crew at Perform for Life take good care of their clients. They’re highly trained, dedicated to your life and your health, and super nice people too. If you’re looking for individualized attention or a small group class, this is the place for you.
When I was recovering from an illness, Justine and Bryant understood what I was going through and helped me get back on my feet. Specifically, they prescribed exercises and worked through them with me that were targeted at me and my body, not some generic template of a human.
I highly recommend Justine and Bryant and the entire crew at Perform for Life. Do yourself a favor and go check them out!

Perform 4 Life is truly the best when it comes to sport specific training.
As a professional boxer I relied on Bryant Sharifi and his talented team to get me ready during the early phases of my last boxing camp. Pro athletes are oftentimes more injury-​prone due to the intense training regimen. Bryant and his team demonstrated a keen understanding of the associated challenges and developed a specialized routine that best suited my fitness & athletic repertoire. Specifically I wanted to target and improve core strength and weight management. Bryant employed a myriad of creative exercises that helped me achieve those objectives while alleviating old injuries. Thanks to P4L I became noticeably stronger and was able to train even harder for my fight.

It’s almost a year since I asked Bryant Sharifi for help with my shoulders. They easily dislocated since a swim-​sports injury. I was swimming the backstroke and my arm was struck and dislocated by another swimmer’s arm as I reached back. That was the end of my swimming sports career. I stopped swimming the backstroke and became protective of my arm. Unfortunately my neglect of those muscles left both my arms susceptible to dislocation. When I came to P4L I was determined to swim the backstroke again and I got something better than I expected.
I came to see my body movements that were making matters worst for my shoulders. I worked to change them gaining improved body support and arm stability.
Learning what good posture looks and feels like is the most visible takeaway. It’s helped me the most with a boost in physical and emotional confidence.