20 Best Free Training Programs For Adults In San Francisco, CA (2022 Updated)

I'm a male, late 20's student at USF, and this has been my experience: 1) Rigorous – Having had a decent amount of life experience before coming here, I expected it to be easy. I was wrong. As someone who has always been good at math, the math classes were all challenging and required a lot of time and effort to do well in. The same goes for their science classes. I had attended another, easier university before coming here, and the difference was huge. 2) Political/Religious – Being a catholic university in the middle of a very liberal city, there is a good chance that someone will at some point try to shove religion or liberal politics down your throat, with a higher probability of the latter. As someone who doesn't care for politics, I'd prefer if they were left out of the classroom. 3) Small class sizes – All but one of my classes have been under 30 people, with many being less than 20. There are personal, 1-on-1 classes for music lessons in guitar, piano, vocals, etc. There are ample staff to handle any problem and any and all issues I've had were solved quickly. Compare this to a state school with class sizes in the 100's and there is really no comparison. 4) Expensive – With an annual price tag of about 50k, plus the astronomically high San Francisco cost of living, it is incredibly expensive to go to school here. I came here largely because I had a full-ride scholarship, and would have seriously considered other options if I didn't. 5) Amenities – There are several large libraries, excellent quiet study areas, private music rooms with instruments, and the campus itself is quite beautiful. With the tuition comes a free public transit card and gym access, at a very nice gym. 6) Overall quality – The quality of the school overall is very high. I can't say how it compares to the likes of top schools like Stanford, but many of USF's professors have come from those big name schools. The combination of talented, intelligent professors and personal 1-on-1 attention make it a great place to learn and study.Tyler D

I transferred out of the University of San Francisco real quick. The school is expensive, the education is ok but the material is too easy, and the social life is garbage unless you're undoubtedly liberal. The professors were very nice and helpful, but anyone from the administration building is out to get you, ultimately this place is just a big money pit. They'll find a way to fine you and take your money even if you haven't done anything wrong.Alex Douthat

Beautiful campus in the heart of the city but otherwise, a school filled with professors that don’t really care, poor accommodations for students with disabilities, extremely expensive, campus police focuses more on giving you parking tickets and people’s conduct rather than ensuring vehicles are not broken into. Did I mention is extremely expensive and they will not accommodate you well if you need to take time off for medical/family issues.Jake Bilyak

I am currently a full time student and I have had it with this university. Half of the professors are excellent, while the other half clearly show up for a paycheck. The care for individual students has declined significantly over my time there. Access to advisors is nearly impossible now and they respond at least a week later. Further more are the fees they pile on to students. After Covid 19 hit and all classes went online, they still were charging “facility” fees and equipment fees, which in all fairness could be refunded but they were charging them upfront then expecting students to reach out for a refund. And on top of all of that is the mandatory student health insurance plan that you can not waive even if you have your own insurance. They are acting like a for profit business that tries to nickel and dime people the entire way. I gravely do not recommend this Academy. Avoid it at all costs. Am I happy with the with knowledge and skills gained? Yes. Would I do it again? Absolutely not!Vero V

After making it explicitly clear to every recruiter that called and texted me that no, I was not in fact going to enroll here, nor was there any chance of me enrolling here… They STILL sent me a very nice book in the mail out of the kindness of their heart. One of the nicest books I've received for free, all sorts of pleasant little stories to read and pictures to look at. It's a book about an art academy, with many happy students, what sports the students like to play, lovely descriptions of the surrounding San Francisco scenery and cultural vibe, stories about an instructor's life in the studio. The print job was quality. Beautiful. Overall a very therapeutic read. For the price point, you definitely get more than you pay for so I would recommend it to a friend for sure. *Please don't tell them I beg you, after all their kindness, but… I skipped the boring parts. I'm sorry. But I promise I didn't throw it away. I recycled it.Chloe Holt

This school is just a complete hot mess. I am a current online fashion stylist student and I can honestly say that the best thing about this school is the staff. You have to pay a registration fee each semester for classes and apparently it goes up every year. I was told that after all my grants, scholarships, and federal aid, I would only have to pay $18 out of pocket. But just yesterday I received a bill of over $1000. I recommend that you find a more reputable school because I amAbreasha Washington

I am a student of the Bay Area Medical Academy and am happy to recommend the academy to all who intend to take their careers a step further. I joined this Academy in the Phlebotomy program and am very satisfied with the education and training that I have recieved from the academy. I owe my knowledge and skill about phlebotomy to this academy. Today I am on my way to accomplishing the milestones that lay before me but am confident that very soon not only will I be able to get a job in the medical field but will also be able to make a small difference to the lives of many people who suffer from various illnesses. Phlebotomy is an important and much needed skill and I'm happy and grateful to have acquired it from Bay Area Medical Academy. I saw a few one star reviews and decided to update my review. I wonder why are there some unhappy students. I only have good things to report. My instructor Ms. B did a good job of teaching us. The labs here are amazing!!! They never run out of supplies! From day one, the process was outlined really well. Karina at externship is simply amazing!!! A thorough professional. She's very quick to respond to requests and queries and takes into consideration your needs. Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! I feel sorry for the students who haven't had a fab experience but realize, it's an academy and externship is doing all they can to place as may of us as they can at locations of our choice. It's not an easy task by any standard!! Follow their process to the 'T' and it's a very smooth sail. Also look deep within you…. were you on your A game? Did you miss a step in the process? Lastly, do realize that this school is relatively affordable as compared to the others out there and that's kudos to the board at BAMA who've kept this into consideration while designing a program. Overall, I am super satisfied and will come to BAMA over and over again for adding on new skills! No two ways on that one. Thank you BAMA for taking such good care of me and the other students. Eternally gateful. For the skeptics out there, I am in no way benefited from this review. I believe in giving credit where it's due.Rajat Sethi

My experience with (bay area academy) I used lower case letters for the name of the school because I feel I had no help with employment, also when jobs were posted they said if you're interested feel free to send resumes to the school and they will assist students because they are affiliated with the companies. That never happened.The resume specialist did incomplete resumes for me more than once. I finished my program EKG Technician 2017 I am still not working. I went in again October 2018 to be assisted with resume still incomplete. I was prepared for a job fair in which bay area academy was to help me prepare for, again I was told I would be called to be assisted with the pre- employment They never got back to me until after it was over. Lots of students was unsuccessful in jobs. It helps to have your own resources and connections. If you have a great resume specialist in mind that could help to.Chauncey Boutte

I got lucky with having a great teacher! The training was very thorough, and the externship was very helpful. My only complaint is that BAMA GRAVELY MISLEAD me to believe that this process was short. The wait time for an externship is incredibly long, even if you can do a 2+ week one. And the state takes weeks to process your license once you are done with your paperwork. All in all, it took me about a year to get my license; and I had the luxury of doing the 3 week externship with a shortISH wait time.Melissa Fiato

If I could give them a minus star, I would be happy to do that. Do not waste your time nor your money, this so called "art school" is good for nothing. From teachers to admins, everything is a constant unpleasant situation to deal with. Teachers really DO NOT TEACH anything, students have to find out and learn everything mostly by themselves; teachers are stuck up, they thing they are the biggest deal and that the students are nothing unless they get to have a favorite one. None of the students here study and work, most of them come from rich families that pay for them to do "something in life" and that something will certainly be nothing because hardly one gets to have a decent, paying job after being ripped off for years. For rich people this is certainly not important but not for poor or middle class people that want to advance in life and make big efforts to get loans and on top of that pay monthly tuition. We ended up investing about $85,000 for a basically useless degree. They break their student's spirit, they belittle, ignore, degrade them; make them feel they are not entitled to any success if they are not the star of the class. My child worked extremely, extremely hard to try to make his dream come true but ended up completely sick and hopeless. Lastly, teachers steal student's ideas and nothing you can do about it because they have students sign an agreement before beginning of classes. First they tell them that those ideas are worthless, of course. Look for better options. California is full of excellent and transparent schools, colleges and universities let CCA out, it isn't worth it !!!Gabriela Saez

This is a soulless school, with excellent faculty sprinkled occasionally throughout. They present a great and forward thinking image on the outside, and on the inside try to cheat students and faculty alike. Their first priority is outside appearance, and one of their last is the students. Trying to get things fixed here when they inevitably screw up your schedule or take away your scholarship or any number of other things mid-semester is like going to the DMV, if the DMV was worse than it already is and charged you $30-45 thousand a year. This is a greedy institution so disorganized their financial aid documents even say "Please return to the Financial Aid Office by 12/31/1967." CCA is only slightly better than Academy of Art University in terms of being concerned about your education experience or personal well-being. Go somewhere else.Christian Hawkins (C. Grey Hawkins)

Well when I went there it was known as Rock ridge elementary School LOL and then it changed to arts magnet elementary School and that's when it became divided and kindergarteners were going to the same classes as the high school and college students which was actually really cool I met a lot of good friends and learned a lot of neat stuff education should not only be free but you should be able to learn what you want to learn which is what I enjoyed the most by going to classes with older students and being treated as an equalum bad at shuk nac tic

App Academy has changed my life for the better. It was one of the best decisions I have made and I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity. The course is not easy. It requires a ton of work to be put in, outside and inside the course itself. If you are in the full time curriculum then you have to go at it full time. The instructors do their best to help teach you how to learn and cover the important skills you'll need for web development. It is also up to you to fill in the rest. I felt like I always had an instructor available to answer my questions and help when I was stuck. They also do their best to keep people motivated even though the course is draining! If you truly want to succeed you have to give it your all. You get out what you put in. If you want to change careers then App Academy is a fantastic choice.Samuel Walker

I graduated App Academy 5 years ago and it changed my life. I started with no coding experience and was guided all the way to a high paying interesting job as a software engineer. I recommended it to a friend who is in the program now and it's the same high quality instruction. I believe in their business model because it aligns their and your incentives. This program is rigorous and challenging. It's an all consuming experience that might not be right for everyone. But it's super effective. The community of life long learners is incredible. I made connections there that I'll have the rest of my life. The skills I learned are an excellent base to build upon. I was employed 2 weeks after graduation.Nick Whitson

Can't say enough positive things about App Academy. I was already a physical therapist when I decided to switch careers, App Academy (while a rigorous course) was excellent at teaching the fundamental of programming and helping me land my first software engineering job. Most importantly the amount of support I've gotten from App Academy even after graduating has been excellent, with alumni services and plenty of room for professional growth. App Academy really holds up its end of the deal of teaching software development and helping people get software engineering jobs, and I couldn't be more thankful.Hussein Eid

Pros: Has a lot of different dance styles and tons of different times for classes. Kyle Limin is an awesome teacher. Cons: Everything else. Building is old and not in a good neighborhood. (For instance, while waiting for rides home after class, I've witnessed gun exchanges, fights, and drugs galore.) The studios are not well maintained and the floors are filthy and uneven. My ballet tights were covered in dirt after one class. Most frustrating is that the class leveling is not at all close to what is on the website – and different teachers have different definitions of each level so you never know what you're going to get. I keep coming back because of the plethora of ballet classes, but always leave feeling extremely disappointed and vowing to never come back.Jackie Marston

A truly delightful San Francisco institution, located right in the heart of the city. In addition to the professional ballet company, they offer exemplary community classes. In our family, we've signed up for yoga and dance classes, and really enjoyed the instructors. Over the past year, we've also attended their gala and silent auction, and will continue to support the organization in years to come.Emilio Reyes Le Blanc

I've always wanted to learn ballet and came across Alonzo King LINES Ballet after watching a documentary. This school is one of the first places in SF to offer classes teaching adults ballet techniques. I'm a complete beginner with no ballet training/background whatsoever and there's a class for me. So far, I love it. I can't wait to improve my skills and really get into dance!Grace L

This place is so big! There is no natural flow, so some people in my party felt overwhelmed, but I appreciated the ability to wander in any direction. There were a lot of younger children around the museum, but it felt better suited for elementary ages and up. The adults had a blast, too! We spent over 3 hours exploring and still did not see everything. We left for lunch, although there is a cafe on site. There are plenty of water bottle refill stations, and I wish I had brought my water bottle with me. We had a lot of fun playing and exploring, but would have loved more information/signs to help us dig deeper into some of the topics. There were some “explainers” available to answer questions, but most of our time was unguided and independent. The location was amazing and it was nice to see the bay from the windows. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
NoJessica May

As a physicist who is very into teaching and using demonstrations to illustrate how the Universe works, there is no other museum I have been to that captures the fun of physics better than the Exploratorium. The building is jam packed with hundreds of mini exhibits that you only need to spend a minute at but that will show you a concept in a real and tactile way. The exhibits span physics, perception, biology, and human culture and are interesting and engaging for audiences of all ages. There are just as many parents playing with things as there are kids! If your kid came back from a field trip saying they had a good time here, then you should definitely go back and finish going through the museum with them Visited on
Public holiday

Wait time
Up to 10 min

Reservation recommended
No

Price for adult entry
$31+Brian DiGiorgio

This place is very educational and interactive. The admission for an adult is $30 but it is definitely worth it. We spent 5 hours here and didn't even want to leave. There was a lot to learn and play with. We spent about an hour at the illusion section alone. They also have a pretty cool still image section. I felt some exhibits would have been great if I learned about it when I was younger. Quite a huge number of students would often question when would I use something like algebra and I feel some of the math cinema aired would've been super cool as a way to show that parabola are being used in everyday life. It was loads of fun and definitely worth visiting.Michelle L

ODC has so many classes for anything you'd like to experiment with. This was important especially when I was a newbie dancer. It's really an institution and it's hard to find comparable offerings in even bigger cities. The facilities are nice and look "pro" and the Rhythm & Motion dance workout is a great way to get cardio and learn dance in a no pressure zone with multiple offerings per week you can jump into. If you want "true" dance classes and workshops where you learn a set choreography for the entire class, you'll find it here too.JP G

The salsa classes here are a blast, and there's a class for every comfort level. I usually buy a five-pack, which is $65. So worth it. Sometimes you go to a salsa club and pay cover and take a rubbish class beforehand. Here, you pay but you get great instructors, you learn a lot, and you have a ton of fun. The crowd that comes tends to be super fun, too. Once a month or so, the open up as a salsa party after class. Why not try it? First-timers get their first class for $5!Homer Ong

Rhythmn and Motion is the best dance and cardio workout I've ever experienced. The joy of dance and exercise among the students and staff is motivational and the community really cares and supports each other. It is non-judgmental. No body cares if you walk into a wall or move the wrong direction. There is no better place to get in tune with your body and movement. Rhythmn and Motion classes give you energy for your day to come alive and thrive.Richard De Francesco

A Church for all people. All races, all genders, straight, LGBTQ, housed or un-housed, documented or undocumented, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, any religion or no religion at all. Everyone is welcome. Everyone! Practices Unconditional Love and Radical Inclusion. Puts it's faith into action helping the most marginalized and standing up for social and economic justice. A place that Walks the Talk.Curtis Bradford

Glide Church is amazing. Its radial inclusiveness makes everyone feel welcome. Already at the entrance you are warmly welcomed, and everyone on the inside are so nice. The worship is exceptional, great music, preaching and spoken word prayers. Have you ever been hurt by a religious community, are you in need of spiritual healing a place to belong, this is the place to go.Carl Petter Opsahl

Glide has all kinds of resources to help people out. They helped me in a time of need by hooking me up with a DMV form for a free California identification card. I heard that they had these specific forms and when i went to pick one up it took them less than 10 minutes to fill it out and give it to me. I'm so grateful because the DMV charges i think $30 for a new ID.Sterling Gerard

It is easy to recommend the classes at the Alliance Française de San Francisco as they are high quality, enriching, and fun. Plus, I can take the classes from where I live in Texas. My teachers aim to keep as much as possible of the class in French, which can be challenging at times, but is certainly the optimal learning experience. Additional material is provided between classes through emails and an online system, providing exercises which review and amplify the class presentations. The other students are also enjoyable and have positive attitudes. The administrative staff as well as the teachers are agreeable and dedicated to helping us learn the French language. Other French learning and culture events are available at the Alliance Française de San Francisco, which can be explored by students and others.Judy Lackritz

Thank you, MERCI mille fois, Madame Julie Selvin, and Alliance de SF for wonderful French classes for the little ones! I taught many courses for small children online, and I know how difficult it is, but Madame Selvin makes it fun, engaging, and – what I love the most – she does ask the children to act properly and answer her questions. Her classes are a perfect combination of joyful and serious for optimal learning at a young age! Thank you from Sasha's Maman!Anja J. Humphrey, PhD

My experience with AF was not fun. The organization cancelled the exam based on their own economic interest regardless of the inconvenience they brought to the test-takers. My plan was totally disrupted because of their irresponsible manner.Baichuan LIU

I just love love wheelhouse. I love that they everything I look for in a spin studio. And the new outdoor spin classes are just awesome. It’s so nice to be doing what I love to do on a bike outdoors. The fresh air is amazing and it’s so nice to see wheelhouse back in action keeping us healthy and doing it responsibly! I did the 5:30 outdoor spin class and it was so cathartic to be back on a bike. They had wireless headsets which played music and we could hear the instructor which was perfect! Carl and Suhail are always so welcoming and pleasant! As is everyone else there who always welcome you with positive energy! Their facilities are always immaculately clean including their showers and locker rooms. No charge for towels. Parking validation included. And the instructors are so enthusiastic and pump me up! Just love wheelhouse! Happy to see them back in action! !Arta Lahiji

I have been attending since 2016 because this is a fantastic, powerful, positive, life-changing workout. I love the owners Carl and Suhail, who make the environment not only a family, but gorgeous. The locker rooms have all the amenities and is impeccable. But let's talk about the workouts. Fun, vibrant, challenging, always different. Carl doing vertical splits with everyone screaming. The staff who I just adore. I am moving to Colorado and people ask me what I will miss about living in the bay area for 21 years and I answered – "My doctor, and Wheel House SF." I love this place. (I will be taking live-streaming classes, because there is no way I am giving this gym up.)Priya Rajkumar

AMAZING !!! Workout AMAZING Carl , I'm not really one to write reviews for things but just have to say I highly recommend Carls sculpt class his workout was so much fun ( motivating without being artificial.). I also find that I work harder when the instructor is talking normally, instead of high-pitched and overexcited lol. By far the best facility around from the staff, to the equipment, to the facility itself. From the ownership, to management, to the trainers, by far the nicest and most knowledgeable staff in the business today. Loved it !!Fozia Saleem

One of the worst dance studios I have been too. The classes are expensive and often involve choreography that no one is able to follow. The studio has one wall made entirely of glass so everyone who comes just watches you dance (awkward, plus super distracting). The “changing room” is the size of a broom closet and the managers lead “tours” of the studio that include walking random ppl in and out of the room. Lastly the people who work there are rude. If you want an backdrop for your Instagram, come take pictures here — but then leave and spend your precious money and time somewhere else.atinybeautifulthing

I've taken most of their classes and have had a blast in each one. The instructors are skilled, nice, and teach fun, hip dance moves. I personally enjoy Alli's Jazz Funk choreography. If you've ever taken Micaya's hip hop at ODC, the style and class structure is similar. Sessions are held one at a time in a single room. Most are very popular and usually filled with a healthy number of class takers. They also have a changing area in the back and a comfortable waiting room with water and sometimes snacks!Eunice Joung

Some places just have an energy of positivity and creativity. Rae Studios is definitely one of those spaces. Connect with some amazing people and enjoy a stunning creative space. Models, dancers, choreographers, producers, content developers, and that is truly just scratching the surface of this hub of modern movement. I truly love people who lean into their abilities, and Rae Studios will get you moving in the right direction!bradley jackson

I came to Ben after struggling with a herniated disk and painful sciatica for over a year due to the physical demands of being a nurse and having a young child. Before working with Ben I had been to physical therapists but still found myself in a cycle of recovery and injury. Ben was able to address my sciatica through various different approaches. First we worked to correct a functional imbalances due to maladaptive muscle patterns I had developed due to my injury with neurokinetic and active release therapy. We worked to directly relieve my sciatica pain using nerve glides. And finally we trained with dvrt to build strength. Ben is so knowledgeable and was able to craft an exercise program directly for me and my recovery. It gradually built in complexity as I grew stronger. It was structured and thoughtful and I still use it today to keep myself strong and injury free. I feel my body is more resilient than it has been in years. I have been pain free for 2 years now after seeing Ben and I look forward to working with Ben again in the future not for injury and recovery but to take my performance to the next level as well. Thanks Ben.Ryan Kelley

I have been getting regular bodywork for almost 30 years due to chronic low back issues and more recently some shoulder dysfunction. Ben provided what was easily one of the best massages I have ever received. He attentively listened to my issues in the brief (but throrough) initial consultation and quickly got to work on those problems and a full body massage where he found knots/tightness that could be related. He clearly knows his anatomy and pointed out the muscles he was working on (which I appreciated as a physician with a woefully lapsed memory of musculoskieletal anatomy!). The pressure was deep but he kept checking in to make sure it was appropriate and that I was still comfortable. I felt great immediately after and could tell he had helped address some long standing dysfunctions. The following morning I was a bit sore in the way you are after a good workout or an amazing massage! In addition to his clinical skills he is very friendly and is a great conversationalist. I will definitley be a regular client of Ben's after this experience.Glenn DeSandre

Ben is a GODSEND. A thorough, strong, and knowledgeable massage therapist that provides instant relief during his sports massages and deep tissue massages. I woke up with a horrible stiff neck and Ben was able to really get deep into my shoulders, neck, head, and upper back. He always listens to my concerns and addresses them perfectly. I am a dental hygienist so I always am tight everywhere and Ben knows exactly which muscles and pressure points to target in order to loosen up my tissue. Very reasonably priced for the high value of his sessions. I will continue to see him not only for his skills, but because he is kind, friendly, has a great sense of humor, and makes me feel comfortable during the massage. Thank you Ben!Shelby Wong

The most AMAZING WORKOUT!!! I had only done Pilates once before I tried Lisa's class and I was hooked after trying it for a few sessions – now I go on a weekly basis! Her Pilates class targets muscles I didn't even know I had and I leave every class feeling so invigorated and strong. She has such a fun, positive energy that makes everyone feel welcome, and every class is different, with motivating music to match! I go back for the awesome atmosphere and also that fact that I've been seeing results that I wasn't able to achieve on my own before this class. Additionally, this studio is extremely clean, with sanitized reformers for each class and air purifiers at every outlet. Highly recommend their classes for anyone, total beginner or very advanced – they have classes for all levels!Melissa MacEachron

I have been going to the Studio for a little over 2 months ago and I highly recommend it. It has a friendly and welcoming energy. Lisa is absolutely incredible. Even with packed classes, she always takes the time to give individualized tips on how you can correct your posture, challenge yourself to the next challenge and most importantly, do things that are right for you and your body. I feel much stronger than I was 2 months ago, my posture has improved, and I love having 40 minutes blocked for myself.Thiago Martins

Highly recommend. I’m a relative beginner but I can see this being challenging for all levels. Lisa is the instructor as well as the business owner and she is a delight- lots of authentic positive energy and personalized attention. I felt challenged and supported at once and will be coming back. Also, the volume of the music was perfect- never too loud!Anna March Henderson

In addition to being a very good person, Dave Casuto is an exceptional teacher whose patient and creative style of instruction has helped remedy this reviewer's computer-phobia a great deal. Sadly, I must confess that I am a bit slow on the uptake when it comes to working with computers. Dave has been extremely patient with me and he is extremely perceptive in intuiting the way I learn. Dave's rates are more than reasonable, especially given the excellent quality of his personalized service. It is always easy to communicate with Dave about scheduling or any questions I have related to computer learning. I really appreciate that Dave is always accountable and punctual. Dave wholly deserves this 5 star rating. I am unreservedly happy with his service and cannot recommend him more highly.Fred Little

David is this Senior Surfer's dream come true. I've worked with him on a wide variety of projects from the artistry of designing and building a web site to the nuts and bolts of learning basic computer skills. He takes a personal interest in every task and thinks through and discusses all the possibilities that might be be helpful to me. He is focused, highly proficient as well as personable, pleasant, and easy to work with. After every session with David I feel more technically empowered and excited about coming to my computer because he's dedicated to teaching his clients. As an extra dividend, I can almost set my clock by the timing of his house calls.Linda

Dave was referred by a friend at a time when I was in great need of tech help with my computer "skills". He helped me download software and clean up my computer as well as master Picasa. I am not good at learning from the written instructions provided by the software folks, having Dave sit beside me and explain the steps and recommend the correct clicks has been so helpful. Following his several visits I became a whiz at photos and have even made some beautiful photo books. I could not have done it without Dave. I recommend his services highly.Kathy Ciabattoni

I have been taking classes with Cayo from Enjoy Spanish for about 2 years and my communication skills have improved dramatically in that time period. I went from some basic vocabulary and rusty grammar skills left over from high school Spanish to fully able to communicate with coworkers & family members in Spanish. I'm still working towards full fluency, but I had never been able to transition to full conversations in Spanish and Enjoy Spanish classes offered through Zoom have allowed me to do so. Cayo and the other instructors use a very conversational approach that gets you a lot of practical improvements in your ability to communicate, in a manner that's engaging and fun. Highly recommend Enjoy Spanish!Rita Hidalgo

This is the perfect program for someone who wants to work on their conversational Spanish skills at a casual but steady pace. I have been a student for years, and my Spanish speaking skills have certainly progressed. It has also been a treat to learn through speaking to other students. Classes are fun and social experiences. There is no homework outside of class, so it's helpful to engage in some Spanish learning (e.g. watching a TV show in Spanish) between classes. Lastly, the teachers will often include fun facts about Central and South America during conversations. Enjoy Spanish has been a rich and enjoyable experience!Danny Eiden

I highly recommend Enjoy Spanish for anyone looking to improve their language skills. My Spanish had gotten extremely rusty over the years since finishing college, so I signed up for Enjoy Spanish to help me regain my confidence. The classes are extremely practical – very conversational with an emphasis on a different grammar/tense each week. Carlos is an amazing teacher who really helps his students learn and overcome their challenges or weaknesses in different areas. I have been taking classes here for almost a year now and am extremely happy with the results!Adam Tetenbaum

Extremely friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable box! On our visit to San Francisco, we dropped in to CrossFit Potrero Hills, and were amazed at how we were welcomed into the box. The box is clean, and the coaches are very knowledgeable and willing to help. You get a shirt with your drop in fee, which definitely helps me choose which box to drop into while travelling. Highly recommended, and thank you for having us!Scott Cnockaert

I started my crossfit journey 5 months ago at CFPH and absolutely love it! The coaches are all incredible! They are all super knowledgeable, engaging, funny, and actually care about the athletes. Everyone supports each other and there is a very good energy all around everytime I go to work out. I can't say enough good things about this box, the owners, the coaches, and my fellow athletes!!!Kyle Dowling

Just started crossfit for the first time a couple of months ago. I have never done any sort of weightlifting before in my life. All of the teachers are amazing, knowledgeable and patient. I have already learned so much and my body is twice as strong. Highly recommend!Lisa Swiss

I've been a regular at Tribe for around 9 months, and I have to say it's the best gym in the city. The classes at Tribe are top notch, that perfect balance of high-energy fun and challenge. But what really makes Tribe stand out are the instructors. Not only are they immensely qualified as individual athletes, but they also give a level of personalized instruction that's just hard to find anywhere else. The group classes never feel too large because they're giving constant feedback on how to improve your form. They keep tabs on your progress and will probably know when to go up in weight before you do. And, they'll call you out if they catch you slacking (we all need it from time to time). You'll feel the burn at the end of class…but you'll also feel that these instructors really, really care. Not to oversell my point, but just these past two weeks I've been recovering from a shoulder injury, and Billy checked in with me multiple times and planned my workouts in advance just so I could continue going to class (isn't he the best?). That's just one example of the level of dedication that Tribe shows its members. I highly, highly recommend joining Tribe, especially if you're just starting your fitness journey and could use a bit more instruction. I especially recommend their semi-private sessions, where they take that hands-on instruction to the next level. Come join us! You'll get amazing workouts, meet great people, and have a ton of fun. I'd give em 10 stars if I could!Steve K

This is hands down the BEST strength, conditioning, and overall mind/body training I have EVER had. I have tried everything else—Orange Theory, Barry's, Rumble, Soul Cycle, etc. While those are effective too, I wanted to find a studio with a more personalized approach like helping me track my personal progress and attentive form correction. I waited to write a review until I took nearly all of their offerings—HIIT, Rowing, Strength, Yoga, even the "Eating for a Healthier You" session. Both in-person (which I strongly recommend) and a few virtual while traveling. All top notch—Billy, Erin, Natalie, and Nick really know their craft AND seem to know everyone by name (a nice touch). For context, my goal was health, strength, then physique in that order. Each has improved significantly. This helped me rebound from pandemic blues and extra weight. My chronic back/neck pains became sparse. From the outside, I have biceps and ab tone the first time—along with dropping literally 4 dress sizes. Best of all, I feel confident and strong again. Lastly, it helped me set myself up for a healthy rebound after serious surgery. Plus, I noticed that after a recent half marathon race, I have never recovered faster. This is no exaggeration—I'm talking 1-2 days of some soreness versus a week of recovery. I honestly can't say praise about Tribe. I credit them for helping me find my inner athlete again.Alice Yom (runalicerun)

Tribe SF is where it’s at! Most of my classes were with Billy; he’s the best. He’s high energy, plays great music, and isn’t shy about making adjustments to your form. The workouts are high intensity interval training, with both cardio and strength training, which is the style of training I enjoy. They explain in detail and show you each of the movements at the beginning of the class, so you understand what to do. The intervals aren’t too short either, so you have the time to “get the hang of the move” before switching to the next move. Lastly, my favorite thing about Tribe is that you’re not just another number to them. They remember your name, your injuries, how your progress has been, what you need to work on. If I still lived in SF, I would still be going to Tribe.Jacqueline Vo

I love this place! Everyone at the studio is so warm, welcoming, and inclusive. I don't have a lot of upper body strength but it's true that you can just give it a try and you'll get stronger as you go! Thank you to Melanie who has helped me to reach my flexibility goals. I just got a middle split for the first time in my life! And to Carlie who always shows me variations on moves that work best for my specific body type. The teachers are really tuned into each student's individual needs. Super special place. Be brave and give it a try. It will humble you and make you feel like a badass all at the same time.Jessica Zagrobelny

I brought a few friends in for the teaser classes – and it was SO fun!!!!! I was weary of having people commit to a 1-2 hour class for their first time on the pole, and it just worked out perfectly 🙂 The instructors were super nice, the studio was very clean and organized. I enjoyed the energy and positivity the instructors brought as well. We had a male friend join us and he was super worried about if he was going to be the only guy and his response afterward was "I didn't feel awkward at all" A+!!! Some people I know are interested in coming back for longer classes – i know i am – so we'll be back!Jessica Churchill

I’ve been to both Lyra and Pole classes here and it’s always a great experience! All the instructors are fantastic and tailor the classes to your skill level and preferences. I’d highly recommend Myles’ Lyra classes. If you’re unsure about taking a class here, do it! It’s super beginner friendly and fun even if you don’t usually like exercising. The only downside is sometimes when the class is full, you need to share a hoop/pole which isn’t ideal, but this is fairly common in other studios I’ve been to too. I’d also love to see more intro pole classes in the evening! 🙂Jessica Jiang

I have always loved the simplicity and integrity of Safety Training Seminars. For someone who has to take the same CPR recertification course every 2 years, they have always made this process so convenient and easy to do. Now, since pandemic, they have stepped it up a huge notch!! I was so impressed with the new online course and in person unattended testing setup. It was amazing and they made it so easy to complete. I even learned more this time than ever! The testing process now gives you direct feedback on your compressions and your breaths. Gotta say – I am so impressed! Great job Safety Training Seminars. See you in 2 years!Bill Mohler

I ended up doing the class in SF after failing the hands on skills test with the computer assisted mannequin. The problem with the mannequin was that it was not responsive enough to compression depth. I tried 6 or more times to the point of exhaustion and gave up. It needs to be adjusted or only offer the course to line backers. Since I passed the test online I had to go to SF to do skills testing. John did a great job and moved through the material quite well. I would recommend the class over the mannequin especially if you are on the petite side.Joan Collins

Location was great and parking is always easy there. Easy entry and even without an instructor, everything was well explained. The demos helped a great deal and it was great to have immediate feedback on all the parameters from the training. To have it in real time and to really feel exactly how much depth and recoil is needed. Great overall experience without any problemsKelly Stanton