Desisto Strength Training

It is my belief that SuperSlow strength training is the best chance I have of remaining uninjured despite a bad long distance running habit. =) The method — 20 minutes once a week, special machinery loaded with heavy weight performed slowly to failure, executed in a «no-​distractions» environment free from mirrors, slamming weights, and music — is somewhat unconventional in the age of bombastic cardio and crossfit. But the program is, at its core, a straight-​forward, safe and sustainable way to build and maintain strong muscles and bones. My grandmother trained this way into her eighties! It might not be sexy but it WORKS!
DST is the real deal. Over the last 5 years, David’s breadth of knowledge and insight, unrelenting support, and passion for health and fitness has helped inspire and improve my own dedication to wellness. David works closely with his clients to make sure that your workout is tailored to fit your specific needs, even as they evolve and change over time. Appointments are very easy to schedule, the facility and machines are absolutely top quality, and the location is convenient.
So I highly recommend DST — especially for people serious about lifelong fitness and not just interested in the latest exercise fad.

For the past nine years I have been working with Dave and always look forward to
my time in the gym with him. He is always encouraging and does listen and continues
to push me to do a little bit more each time we meet each week. Now that I am in
my 70’s I feel that this type of strength training is the very best thing for me, and
I really do feel it keeps me healthy and strong.
Sally G

I have been going to Dave for ten years and have been very impressed with the results from weight lifting only 20 – 25 minutes a week. When I first started, I wanted evidence that I was actually building muscle mass with such a short work out time. I went to a gym in Palo Alto that measured body fat with «the egg.» It was a gym that trained athletes, fire fighters and police officers and definitely not women in their 60’s. After 8 months, I went back to have my body fat and muscle measured again, and I was surprised and delighted to have put on 3 to 4 pounds of muscle. It definitely worked. The trainer who put me in the egg said something to the effect, «You must work out 5 days a week, lady.» When I answered with, «No, I do 20 minutes a week.», he was stunned and had nothing else to say. Just recently, I had my bone density tested. I am in the normal range, but the doctor does it routinely every two years. My lumbar spine bone density increase!!! I highly recommend this particular strength training because it is very effective and safe. I have never injured myself while working out with incredible guidance from Dave. He is a warm, engaging and caring person who is very encouraging. He is also extremely challenging with his workouts which makes them so effective. I give him the highest of recommendations.

Desisto Strength Training is the Real Thing!
Both Dave (the founder) and Andy consistently push you to your utmost limits, encourage you when you inevitably feel humbled (every single time, if you’re doing it correctly, folks!) and also both of them share all sorts of other, cutting edge, intelligent health info along the way.
I am a master coach/​teacher by profession and hence difficult to impress, so when I say that DeSisto Strength Training is deserving of my time, money and support, it’s not a small compliment: These guys really rock!
If you want to get all ALL of your weight/​strength training done in 20 minutes WEEKLY (ok, maybe 30 minutes when all is said and done), this is the place to go!
In short, fantastic service with thoughtful, educated and motivated work-​out coaches. This training is super and the height of efficiency with Dave and Andy’s tremendous personal client support.
Try it out. You won’t regret it.

I’ve had the good fortune to train with Dave for the last nine years and have been a loyal fan of the super slow strength training system for much longer. Dave is an excellent and dedicated trainer. He is friendly and patient but also encourages his clients toward an optimal workout. Recent studies have shown that strength training is vital to aging well and I believe working with Dave and super slow will continue to help me toward this goal.

SuperSlow-​style training is the real deal. I suggest you read Body by Science or Dave’s eBook to understand the principles behind the type of training done at DST. Dave is great, the gym and the equipment make everything else in a normal gym look silly and pointless. Have gained large amounts of muscle (on an already muscular, large frame) with strength workouts that last ~15 minutes and happen every 2 – 3 weeks. Gain size and strength every single time, and it’s because at this gym, you’ll actually be doing the exercises correctly using extremely smooth machines that you can really tell exercise your muscles to exhaustion very efficiently in the correct way.

Super slow weight training is a great way to get into weights and strengthen yourself each week.
It’s very short, 20 – 30 minutes each week, and very safe. You learn good form, technique.
Dave is great to work with, there’s a lot of flexibility, so its perfect for anyone who can’t get out of work during the day.

Great service with a great trainer. David is friendly, smart and dedicated to ensuring a great experience. The overall methodology is different than what anyone would expect but it makes complete sense. Skeptics take note that everything you’re used to in a workout will change.
Further, you’re able to feel results immediately. I’m not as strained as I used to be climbing up hills. I have more strength for everyday purposes.
Highly recommended!

Pete is my trainer. He is awesome. Each training kicks my butt.
I started going to Desisto after doing a lot of research to find a place in SF that has medical grade equipment and uses the super slow protocol. This is the one and only place in SF.
My mom and my in-​laws have been doing super slow strength training and have lost weight and really improved their physiques.
I started seeing Pete just 5 weeks ago and I have increased the amount of weight I can do by 25% and my back problems are gone! Pete knows what to do depending on your gaols. He has really helped my bf and I with our backs.

I only have to go once a week and I am much stronger than I ever was doing the standard gym weight training routine 3x per week. I work out with Dave the owner, who is wonderful. Its always good to have someone push you a little bit further and make sure you have perfect form. Its even better when all it takes is 20 minutes and you leave with your body shaking from such a good workout!

You know what the problem is with most personal trainers, boot camps, fitness facilities, Pilates classes, yoga, etc. Unless you are planning on doing it for the rest of your life, and you have a consistent personality, it brings you results while you do it, but as soon as you stop, so do the benefits. What I love about SuperSlow strength training is that it is realistic. It is a workout designed to be continued for the rest of your life. How do they do that? With a 20 minute workout 2 times per week. Sounds absolutely crazy, I know. But everytime I go in there (and I’m down to one time per week now!), I know that it will be short and effective and I can get the heck outta there. Pete is the best trainer there! He knows how to help you achieve your goals and keeps you consistent with a wholistic approach. I used to run, and absolutely hated it, now all I do is superslow, and go for walks (only cuz I am pretty sedentary at my job) and truth I lost 5% bodyfat switching to superslow. So, I know I am rambling, but I swear, I love this workout. But I’m pretty sure Pete gives you one free workout to check it out for yourself so give him a call, and then you don’t have to read my long boring reviews about how great he is. Good luck!