Geoff’s Better Body

Summary: Geoff’s a great trainer for many reasons:
* Experienced — he’s trained for over a decade
* Flexible — he can work with your schedule
* Punctual — he’s never been late in the 6 months of working out. He always texts to confirm too.
* Generous — he’s generous with his time, often goes over an hour, and will spend extra time doing helpful stretches.
* He cares — he really cares about his client’s well-​being
Back story: I started looking for a trainer for my boyfriend on Unilocal because he was so frustrated after having gone through multiple gyms and trainers that were flaky, inexperienced, or schedules that didn’t fit.
Geoff was the only one that came through and he’s wonderful.
I found Geoff on Unilocal and gave him a call while my boyfriend went out for a bikeride (in frustration after another failed training sesh). This was in the evening and at first Geoff didn’t answer, but he called me right back. He listened to my story, was very attentive, informative and understanding, and we set up an initial training sesh where he takes measurements and they get to know each other to make sure they get along and want to work together.
It went very well, and now Geoff’s been training him regularly at least 3 times a week for the past 6 months. I’ve seen a huge difference in my boyfriend’s well-​being. He’s much stronger, more flexible, and more confident. I highly recommend him!

I am writing for Geoffrey Wood in regards to his comforting and caring personality. I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Wood at my school, and he has taken the time to give me instructions on eating and exercising, without me actually have a workout session with him. He has given me much advice, I can tell that he has the experience of a 5 star personal trainer through his confidence and humility. I’ve had the chance to speak with many personal trainers, but Mr. Wood was one of the few who showed a true passion for what he does, and I highly recommend him as a personal trainer and nutrition plan setter.

Geoffrey is great. I’ve tried so many gyms in San Francisco (actually, the east bay too) and many, many trainers. I’ve not had one that has made me want to stick with it and get results like Geoffrey does.
I’ve been with him 4 months. In the first three months I lost 25 lbs and about 6 inches off my waist — and more inches off each measurable part of my body. And I can actually do push ups, pull ups (neither of which I could do when I started) and many, many more sit ups, and I see and feel huge increases in my stamina and strength. This is especially rewarding to my tennis game.
He is knowledgeable, patient but firm. And, best of all, he gets results. A friend who referred me to him called him a sculptor, which he is. He works different muscles in different ways to ensure that your body will become a sculpted body of his work. Worth every penny.

I’ve been working with Geoff for over a year now. He is one of the nicest guys I have ever worked with and he is extremely high quality as a trainer. I have lost about 15 – 20 pounds since working with him and 3 – 4 inches off my waist.
One of my favorite things about working with Geoff is that he is great for professional trainees. I have an unpredictable schedule and Geoff is always responsive and doing everything he can to accommodate the craziness of my work schedule. He is very professional like that.
One of my other favorite things about Geoff is that he is not a typical meat-​headish trainer. He is very kind and very nice — but also very motivating. He doesn’t yell or bark, but he works hard to get you to do the best you can do.
I highly recommend retaining his services!!! (Just please don’t take any of my time slots!!)

I started seeing Geoff about a year ago, when I had first moved to the city and was looking for a way to get in shape. It had been quite a few years since I had done any sort of sports, and I was so out of shape that:
— I could not do a single push up.
— I could not do any pull ups
— I could barely do a sit up
— I could not keep up a plank for more than 5 seconds
He took it all in stride (0 condescension!), and created workouts and routines that would work all parts of my body, paying special attention to my weaknesses. Now a days, I can do sit-​ups no problem, and can keep a clean plank for more than 30 seconds (at max 60 seconds, though I start to grumble far prior to that). I can even do consecutive push-​ups, though not yet full ones.
But more important than all of those, I feel a lot healthier. I feel fitter. I find myself internalizing a lot of Geoff’s lessons, and using them to alter little things in my daily life. I think about the lessons he gave me about running, and pay attention to the way I walk, so that I am no longer slouching and dragging my feet. When doing yoga or other activities, I find myself tightening my core for balance. I seek out outdoor activities, because I am no longer afraid of how exhausted my muscles will feel about exercise; I no longer feel so winded after a bike ride, or after hiking up a steep hill. For the first time in a long time, I feel my muscles working with me, instead of against me.
On top of all that, Geoff is a pleasure to work with. As mentioned by many others, he is kind and caring. When I mentioned to Geoff that I wanted to get better at running, he went home and researched postures and breathing techniques for runners, and came back and taught me during the next session. When I complained to him how I felt I was starting to eat poorly again, he immediately suggested a nutrition plan, detailing what I should be eating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. That is the kind of dedication he naturally possesses, and the attention and care he naturally gives his clients.
I am still far from being completely fit and healthy (that’s really my fault though, I cannot seem to give up the delicious food of San Francisco for too long at a time), but I am very grateful for how far I’ve come with Geoff’s help. Geoff is the first personal trainer I’ve had, and I definitely feel that I lucked out with him.

I’ve lost 15 pounds! I was getting depressed about the state of my body — I’d gained 15 pounds in 2 years after moving to San Francisco. I decided to give Geoffrey a try, mainly to get myself motivated to hit the gym again. He exceeded my expectations, that’s for sure! He told me what to eat, which was really difficult to follow at first because my body had grown used to eating processed food and sugar. Geoffrey talked me through it for the first few weeks, and guess what? I’m still eating much more healthfully than I was before. My body is getting toned up, and I’m beginning to feel like my old self again — woohoo! I can be a hard case at time, and often complain when Geoffrey makes me work hard. He takes it in stride, and keeps me moving forward — he’s like a gentle drill sergeant. Week by week, I saw my body transform — the fat came off, the muscles became visible, and I just generally looked a lot more toned. I am so happy to be «in my body» again, and I highly recommend Geoffrey to anyone who needs a kickstart to get in great shape. Thank you Geoffrey!!!

I have been seeing Geoff for several years now (4 years already!). He is a great caring trainer.
He is great to workout with and very dedicated to his clients.
He has as well been very flexible with my schedule when needed.
He is genuine, warm and fun to work with.
He is very refreshing and always makes jokes to keep the fun going during the workout.
He is totally focused on you and makes everything possible to meet your goals while being entertained.
I love working out with him and if you workout with him for a couple of weeks you will definitely feel the same way too!
I recommended him to a few friends and they adopted him immediately.
He is the best and will not change trainers for anyone else. He is a keeper!

I’ve been working out with Geoff for about two months and the results speak for themselves. I’m stronger, leaner and overall healthier. He’s great to workout with, keeps it fresh and interesting and focuses and making you work hard while providing a fun and enjoyable workout. As I started adding various other activities to my fitness plan (like running or yoga), he has been great at helping adjust our workouts and training to enhance and augment those as well. He’s been great in helping me achieve my fitness goals. I love working out with him and plan to keep doing so!

I have been seeing Geoff for 5 full weeks now! I adore him. He is a genuine, warm, fun to be around, has great energy & a great smile, tons of patience and high-​level knowledge when it comes to health & fitness.
He knows exactly how to push me in a way that is gentle & extremely effective. When I first started seeing him, I thought for sure that I would also need to see a nutritionist in tandem with a personal trainer; but that is not the case! He has been coaching me on my food intake – how much to eat, how often, when to eat and what to eat (with «progress not perfection!» as he says)… and in my first four weeks of working with him, I lost 8 pounds and 6.5 inches! :)
I am feeling awesome and energized, grounded, present and happy, thanks to the awesome work Geoff is doing with me. I am finding his support, praise & care to be just what I needed in order to help me find my love for exercise & self-​care again! I just signed up for four sessions per week, as I have a major goal to meet in the coming weeks – and I feel confident that Geoff is going to help me get there. After I hit my goal, I plan to continue seeing him at least a few times per week in order to keep me on track!
Because Geoff has been in the business for many years, he is mature & wise – and he totally gets how to coach professional workaholic types like myself into reconnecting & rewiring the mind & body for life-​long changes that are healthy & sustainable.
I was an elite collegiate athlete & have worked with A LOT of trainers in my life, but I have to say that Geoff is my absolute favorite & I think he is going to help me get the lean, strong, feminine body that I have always wanted. He is an awesome trainer and I feel extremely grateful to have found him on Unilocal 6 weeks ago. My life has truly changed and I am looking and feeling so much better, thanks to him. :)

Geoffrey has a devoted clientele, and I’m one of them! He has been working me out for almost three years, and I don’t see an end in sight. I adore him! He is a phenomenal trainer and an equally amazing human being.
I’ve had personal trainers before and found them to chit chat too much and not pay attention to my actual workout, whereas Geoffrey is the perfect blend of being focused on giving a solid and impactful workout while still being playful inbetween reps. His style works and is effective. With each action, he gives praise. When I start to peter out, he strongly encourages me to keep going, so I do, and I feel downright proud when I accomplish it in the end.
Geoffrey has a genuine desire to see his clients improve and become a better physical version of themselves, and I think he gets a charge out of seeing the accomplishments too, even the small ones, as they are a form of his handiwork.
I have only positive things to say about him. I feel lucky to have found Geoffrey Wood… my personal trainer and good friend.

Geoff has been my personal trainer for several years. He mixes up the cardio and weight-​lifting routines from session to session, so that I stay engaged and keep motivated. Although I do wimp out sometimes, he continue to encourage me to continue my exercises.
I wish I could take him with me when I move south!