Anthropos Performance

Let me start this off by letting you all know that I have been to several trainers in my life. I’ve always yo-yo’d in weight and all these trainers would try to focus on is to get me to shed pounds. I was fat as a kid, and I shed most of it in college, but I was never really «cut», and always always carried this belly.
Nuey is incredibly different than everyone else. He knew I wasn’t fat, but I also wasn’t showing off a six pack either. His focus is on building up your strength with essential exercises like squats, deadlifts, and the bench press. His focus on «less is more» had me very, very suspicious, especially coming off of trainers who would work me nearly to death each session and asked that I work out on my own on off days. I’d lose the weight, sure, but it wouldn’t last.
Nuey’s simple, yet, highly effective approach is incredible. I’m not used to being patient, but that’s exactly what you need when you work out with him. Through proper diet and listening to him coach you, you’ll be able to not only add strength, but to also lose excess weight along the way (if that’s your goal).
Not to mention that he’s one of the friendliest guys I know. Seriously, if you’re looking for a trainer, Nuey should be at the top of your list.
Cannot recommend him enough.

I’ve been training with Nuey at Anthropos Performance since November 2014 and since I started I’ve put on 20 pounds of muscle and gotten substantially stronger. I deadlift and squat over 120 pounds more than when I started, and all this without any pain or injuries. Any time there is any tightness affecting one of my lifts, Nuey helps with mobility exercises to appropriately stretch and release tension so I can keep getting stronger with great form and less hangups.
Additionally, Nuey is a super cool guy and cares about his clients. He also cares a ton about increasing his own learning which reflects in the way he trains. He does occasional bar outings and working out with his other clients is one of the best networking opportunities in the city.
If you’re looking to really learn the basics (strength training lifts like squats, deadlifts, bench press, overhead press, cleans) well and apply them to living a healthy and strong lifestyle, then definitely check it out.

I’ve been training with Nuey for just over six months now, and I can’t say enough good things about him and the Anthropos gym. The facilities are really nice – there’s plenty of space and privacy, all the right equipment, a clean bathroom, and a shower that’s greatly appreciated. An earlier review described the gym as «no frills,» which sounds about right, in a good way. The space has an all-​around nice vibe to it. And the location’s really convenient, right near my office in the financial district.
I’ve been extremely pleased with the results. I’ve tried weightlifting on my own several times in the past, and each time I got injured or discouraged before I could make any real progress. But over the past half year, Nuey’s help with form and technique has kept me healthy, and having him there to motivate me and hold me accountable has been really effective in driving my progress. I’ve made consistent gains in the major lifts (bench, squat, deadlift, press), and I’ve noticeably packed on some muscle and gotten some nice compliments from co-​workers and friends.
Nuey himself deserves a major shout-​out for being a patient, friendly, and good-​humored trainer. Working out with him has been a pleasure. I researched a lot of gyms before settling on Anthropos, and I feel very fortunate I made the decision I did. Nuey knows his stuff, and you can tell right away that he’s on your side and genuinely wants to see you improve. There are no gratuitous bells or whistles. Just the most efficient exercises, done right, with noticeable improvements week-​in and week-​out. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

«There is no honor in shallow squats!» — Nuey Thepyasuwan
I started with Nuey about 8 months ago with a sore hip. After adjusting my form and backing down on the weight. I am now pain free and back to moving a decent amount of weight. Nuey is patient, knowledgeable, supportive and firm. There have been several occasions when he has saved me from myself, I have a habit of trying to lift too much weight and Nuey is always there to suggest a weight that is manageable yet gives me a workout.

Had a great one on one session with Nuey today! I was in town for business and did not go wrong booking a session with him. He really knows his stuff and helped me out with my form. Would recommend to all that are looking to get solid coaching and a keen eye for the mechanics of proper lifting.

I have trained with Nuey and Josh for several months last year and wanted to share my satisfaction. Their focus on technique and proper body mechanics for each lift separates them from any other trainers I have met before. Both Nuey and Josh are well versed in strength training and share a passion for body development. They work with you to prevent and overcome injury while ensuring that you set and attain your increasing goals. On top of all that, they are very friendly and courteous.
Rates are similar if not slightly better (when you utilize open days) than other trainers in the city with their own gym. I would recommend him to all of my friends.

I very rarely review on Unilocal but Anthropos deserves five stars and more!
I have been training here since November 2013 and over the past 4 months I have gotten much stronger than I expected would be possible in such a short period.
In terms of numbers, my PR on bench press has leapfrogged from 145 to 210 lbs, squat from 245 to 335 lbs and deadlift from 295 to 400 lbs!
Nuey has put in place a no-​frills gym where the focus is on getting the basics right with the right basic lifts. Thanks to Nuey and especially to Josh — with whom I train — I have surpassed even my wildest expectations.
While I have been moderately active through my adult life, I have mostly focused on aerobic activity (mainly running) with a side order of strength training to try to get «fit» and «lean» and lose weight. I have never before focused explicitly on strength training as the central theme of my training as a means to those goals. I suspect a large majority of the population follows the same theme — «run to lose weight» and «lift weights to get big». In retrospect, that was a mistake — I have lost body fat (not necessarily body weight), clothes fit better and I have put on a lot of muscle just by strength training.
I have tried Crossfit and while I liked it a lot, I was constantly injured due to pushing beyond my limits at the time, bad form and lack of personal attention from the trainers.
I came to Anthropos late last year looking to get past the cycle of injury /​rehab /​training. And with their focus on getting the correct form in place and on getting the basic lifts in place, I feel I have finally gotten the confidence to test my limits and a means to achieve my goals.
While it is by no means inexpensive, I believe Anthropos provides great value. As others have said, the most expensive membership is the one you do not use. If you come in several times a week and do the work as the trainers guide you, you will focus less on the cost and more on the value.
Many thanks Nuey and Josh!

I’ve been training with the Anthropos team for the last 6 months after doing Crossfit for a year. The instruction is attentive and highly personalized. I’ve learned an incredible amount about strength training and general fitness. Furthermore, my lifts have vastly exceeded my previous PRs.
Here’s how it worked– when I first joined Anthropos I was first introduced their core workouts (Squat, Deadlift, Overhead press, Benchpress) where we focused on the techniques of each movement. After achieving proficiency and good form in the exercises, I went on a linear progression adding weights every session. Within a few months, I had increased my squat by over 100lb and achieved similar progress with my other lifts.
The folks are very friendly, and it’s in a convenient location. The facilities are always getting improved, and while I’ve been there, they’ve added several new bars, squat cages, and a shower.

I had the privilege of training with Nuey for the intro session and I am happy I did.
Nuey is welcoming and patient. He is a class act. He really makes sure that you’re not only getting a great work out but also understanding what’s happening to your body as you go through the movements. He is eager to answer any questions you may have. I really appreciate his honesty and devotion towards the art of weight training.
As far as the rates go, it’s reasonable but not what you call cheap. This is expected for personal training. I agree with Carl R. that as opposed to a unused gym membership, it’s worth it.
Highly recommend.

I’ve never written a review on Unilocal but feel compelled to write one about Anthropos and Nuey in particular. He is awesome. That’s really all there is to say. He makes personal training fun, he genuinely cares, and works with what works for you. I actually don’t like personal trainers at all and Nuey is the only one I would ever consider working with. Which makes things difficult as he is based in SF and I am based in Santa Clara! I can’t recommend him enough. Nuey — you rock.

I’ve been working with Nuey and Juan mostly and it’s been a great experience. The work we do is mostly strength training and it has been very positive. Each session proves to make me stronger and their approach gives me the confidence each time that I can do it. I’m lifting weight that I never thought possible.
Another positive aspect of the training is how closely they watch your form to make sure you are lifting properly so as not to hurt yourself. I appreciate them both!

Anthropos Performance Is all about improving performance through personal training with weights.
I’ve worked with both Nuey and Juan, they are both knowledgeable and excellent coaches.
Personal training, as opposed to gym memberships or self-​managed training, is the way to go. As a trainee you can just decouple and follow directions. Meanwhile someone else is making sure you push all muscle groups as hard as they should be pushed, no more, no less. The role of workout manager (10 reps? 15? 5 at a new weight? more attention to form?) and working out (actually lifting the weights) are separated, which is a very good thing.
The environment is spacious, well located (for me), and functional.
It is more expensive than a non-​training gym membership, but it is a lot cheaper than an unused gym membership, or one that doesn’t give results.
I like weight training. I’ve done cardio training, which is also good but different. Weights give an overall strength which just feels right.

I’m totally impressed with Nuey’s approach to training. He takes the time to teach proper form and has a goal based approach to training that I really appreciate. I’ve been exercising regularly for most of my adult life — and I have learned more in the first few sessions about training for results than in all of my past experience. Results happen predictably with Nuey’s approach and I’m impressed with the change I’ve seen already. If you want to add strength training to your regiment I can’t imagine better instruction than can be had at Anthropos Performance!

This is the real deal. If you’re serious about getting strong and changing your body, go see Nuey and the gang over at Anthropos Performance. Their style suited me perfectly. No frills just focus. No gym scene, just nice folks. The interior is minimalist, the equipment is just right. They intelligently construct a sustainable training regimen to help you achieve your goals. The core of their toolkit are the big lifts, squat, deadlift & press.
I am about to turn 40 and I have never made progress in lifting or gained lean mass like I have since starting with Nuey. All the trainers at Athropos take their time to teach you the proper form and watch you closely to help you do it correctly and safely. I knew my form was weak when I was younger and I now realize just how poor it was.
Anyway the results speak for themselves. I’m on my way to being in the best shape of my life. Thanks guys!

I’ve been working with Josh and Nuey at Anthropos for over 2 months now and the results have been excellent! They are amazing trainers who are very educated and passionate about strength training and how to get the most out of your body. In just a couple of months I’ve learned some very fundamental workouts, progressed steadily with the amount of weight I can lit, and seen my muscles grow nicely as well. This is the gym for you if you’re serious about strength training and want some experienced trainers that are hard to find at a regular gym.

I have been working out with Nuey and Josh since August 2012 and the transformation in my body has been AMAZING! I was originally referred by my physical therapist after I went through a year of recovery for a broken ankle and was looking for a more consistent and challenging workout routine. I was in pretty good shape at the time but now I am incredibly strong and have defined muscles in my arms, back and even abs – very sexy!
The kettle bell workout really WORKS and while you won’t leave dripping with sweat, you will notice a difference in how you feel and how you look. The guys are also very knowledgeable about human physiology and easily adapt any exercise to make it work for you. The place is pretty bare bones but has everything you need for a great work out. The best result is how I look in my wedding dress! Thanks guys!

I have been working with Nuey for over two years now and it just keep getting better! He understands my fitness goals and has helped me to lose well over 10% of my body weight while despite my crazy schedule and extensive travel. If you are looking for a personal trainer who is conscientious, educated, passionate about his product and who understands how to help you achieve the benefits of good health you would be crazy not to try out
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Thank You Nuey!

I would give Josh Garza, Nuey and Anthropos Performance 10 stars if it was possible! I’ve been working with Josh for the past couple months, and I’m so pleased with the results.
For some context, my fitness goals are pretty standard for a woman in her 30s (basically, I just want to be thin and toned). The set-​up at Anthropos was admittedly a bit intimidating when I first saw it — kettle bells, pull-​up bars, concrete walls. Josh and Nuey (the owner) both use a «performance-​based goals» approach to training, which means that instead of trying to lose 10 lbs, you’re constantly working toward besting your own PR in various feats of strength.
What’s surprising to me is how much I’ve gotten into this — I never cared about being physically strong before, but last week I did my first two chin-​ups in a row and felt like a superhero afterwards. My new goal is to do one decent pull-​up, and I literally feel giddy just thinking about accomplishing it.
As for Josh specifically, I love that he really listens to my goals and has a thoughtful approach to helping me achieve them. Both he and Nuey have extensive knowledge of the science of fitness, and I learn something new every time I’m there. And as a bonus, Josh is a really interesting, nice guy and someone I genuinely look forward to seeing each session.

When I first came to San Francisco I was keen to get stuck into a new fitness régime. My goals were to be stronger, leaner and to use kettle bells safety (with the right technique). Nuey’s attitude towards fitness and health is all encompassing and extremely inspiring. The gym is definitely different from the average… think free– weights, functional training and using lots of muscle groups at one time!
Nuey’s the best personal trainer I’ve worked with. Besides putting me on the right path to achieve my personal fitness goals, I have added new goals as a result of my training sessions — 10 chin ups is one of them, which for a girl I’ll be more than pleased with!
AnthroposPerformance gives you the technique and tools to workout efficiently and progressively.
You can have individual/​private personal training sessions or be paired with someone else for the hour. It’s a fun way to workout and can add a bit of a competitive edge! I highly recommend!

I’ve been working with Nuey at Anthropos Performance for several years now. I never expected to stick with training this long, but now I can’t imagine life without it. Here’s why:
–Nuey keeps things interesting. While there are certainly exercises we keep returning to, there are plenty of new things that we try as well, and he’s great about gauging what is/isn’t working well. Working with others trainers or on my own usually gets pretty boring pretty quickly because there’s too much routine, and then everything becomes a big chore that I’d rather avoid.
–He obviously knows his stuff and continues learning more and more. This is extremely important to me. I don’t see the point in working with someone who does not take the work seriously and doesn’t make a real effort to stay current and continue learning more. There’s nothing more discouraging than having a trainer you feel isn’t any more qualified than you are or seems like they don’t really care about their work. What’s the point?
–He goes beyond just the exercises you do in the gym. Nuey is great about designing workouts for outside the personal training session, which is very helpful as a supplement to regular sessions. He’s also pretty knowledgeable when it comes to healthy eating in general, and it’s helpful to talk about different strategies. He knows enough that he can suggest different options to try when things aren’t working. There’s never a «one-​size-​fits-​all» type of approach.
–He’s incredibly flexible and supportive in general. From working with different schedules, to modifying workouts based on clients’ needs (even when they’re enormously pregnant!), Nuey is fantastic. I have always felt like I’m in very good hands.
And besides all that, he’s a really nice guy!