In Strength

I can’t stress how pleased I am working with Katy at Studiomix!
If you have any medical conditions that might be hindering your fitness goals or general well-​being, go see Katy. Sometimes I’m convinced she’s not just a trainer, but a pain specialist/​medical doctor/​physical therapist/​professor all rolled into one.
I started out training with Katy once a week for a couple of weeks, then bumped up to twice a week, which is how often I see her now.
***Katy and I’ve made more progress in the 1.5 months I’ve worked with her than the progress made over a decade with my physicians.*** I’m not even joking.
As for prices — Katy currently charges $ ¹⁰⁵⁄₆₀ min session, and this will increase next year incrementally as outlined below:
January 1^st — $ 115/​hour
March 1^st — $ 125/​hour
September 1^st — $ 145/​hour
It might seem a little steep, but trust me, thanks to her, (1) my hospital bills are considerably lower, and (2) I have never loved my life more. Boom.

When I logged into Unilocal to write a review of Katy, I wasn’t surprised to see she has a pile of 5-​star reviews. There’s a very, very good reason for that.
Katy’s strong kinesiology background makes for nuanced, targeted workouts. She is a geek in the very best sense of the word. Tell her what you’d like to work on, and she has a mind-​blowingly detailed understanding of how to achieve it. If she told me she was secretly a physical therapist, I’d believe her.
Katy’s cues about form and her tips on how to activate the right muscles have stuck with me. She’s truly changed the way I lift and move. Katy can take a lift (or other exercise) that feels so-​so and make it feel amazing and strong, with some spot-​on form adjustments.
If you think fitness is boring or your workout just isn’t «clicking» for you, book some time with Katy. She’ll show you how it’s «supposed» to feel, and it will rock your world. Likewise, if you’re already a fitness nerd and you want someone who can geek-​out at your level.

I’ve been training with Katy for about a month at Studiomix. What I love about her is that she tailors each workout to strengthen your weaknesses, improve mobility and reach your goals. All of her workouts are challenging, different and most importantly she makes it fun. It also helps that she is easy to talk to and has a bunch of funny stories to share. She rules. The end.

Ok, I’m gonna be honest. I don’t know about you, dear Unilocal reader, but for me in the past when I’ve heard the words «personal trainer» I cringe. I usually picture this Arnold Swartzenagger-​like man towering over me shouting at me to do more push-​ups or eat less chocolate. Who would want to sign up for that? Not me, no thanks. Ahhh, but then I met Katy, and she changed that image for me completely (although she’s versatile enough that she probably could fit the aforementioned image as well, if that was your cup of tea).
Katy is a one woman dynamo, in the best way possible! She constantly amazes me with her limitless knowledge, as well as her kindness and positivity. My life and body have literally changed since I’ve met her. Katy has taught me things about my body I never knew, she’s given me many lessons about nutrition, as well as teach me how to work our for my body. I also look forward to seeing her, whether it’s to learn more about nutrition or to have a workout session.
I wish I could take her with me every time I go shopping and every time I eat, I’m not even kidding. I value her nutrition advice so much (plus she’s super fun)!

Katy is a great trainer. I am not a terribly ambitious athlete; more of a middle-​aged mom looking to get stronger, feel better, and gain energy. Katy has designed a work-​out plan that fits my needs and goals. She helps me work out smarter and harder (by far!) than I would myself. I have gained muscle and strength since we’ve been working together. She has improved my posture and flexibility. When I started with her, I was suffering from sitting in the office all day, and now I feel good all day. In addition to our twice-​weekly workouts, she gives me homework assignments to further improve my conditioning and well-​being.
I love her attitude. She is friendly and caring, and motivates you without being a ridiculous cheerleader. When I was looking for a trainer, she said, «San Francisco is full of all kinds of people, and there should be just as many fitness plans to meet their needs.» I really appreciate that she designed a program to fit my needs, abilities, and goals. She respects things I hate to do (run!) but doesn’t let me off the hook by providing alternatives. And although I don’t do separate nutrition coaching with her (which you can), she has offered a bunch of practical and sensible nutrition tips.
Overall, Katy will make a significant improvement to your life — you will be healthier, and feel better physically and emotionally from working with her.

Where to begin…
Katy is amazing. My favorite part about Katy is how incredibly thoughtful, smart, and methodical she is about designing your workouts and getting you to your next level of fitness… without you fully realizing it.
I saw Katy for about three months, twice a week. We worked hard together, but I never left feeling like I couldn’t walk the next day or like my arms were so exhausted that I couldn’t open a door (we’ve all had those sessions!). (And are they really good for you?!?)
My body totally transformed in those few short months — much more so than one of the crazy holy-cow-I-can’t-move-my-legs type trainers.
She had a master plan, and every time we met, she’d challenge me, keep it interesting, and made sure that I was pushing my body and addressing weaknesses. She made me so much stronger and healthier.
My measurements changed a ton (which is the most fun part of working with Katy — she’ll measure every last inch of you, and a few months later if you follow her workouts and advice, there is NO WAY you won’t see amazing change.)
Like everyone’s said… she’s awesome, great personality, fun to train with, makes you feel like a partner, and encourages you throughout the week, even when you’re not training together.
Her prices are totally reasonable, she’s super smart when it comes to nutrition, and you would be crazy not to work with her.
Get her to «surf train» you, too. She rocks at that and it makes the gym time so much fun.

Katy is a godsend.
She is a dynamite personal trainer. We’ve never done the same workout twice.
She’s also a nutrition guru. Last count, I had lost 22 pounds.
I’m so THRILLED I asked for Katy’s nutrition input. Katy’s taken me grocery shopping at Whole Foods, come to my house to prep my grocery list and clean out my fridge, researched recipes for healthy foods I like, and so much more. Katy is AMAZING!

My workouts with Katy have always been challenging and never repetitious. I’ve been training with her for the last several months and I can say with certainty that I’m in the best shape of my life. Ever!
She’s very smart and extremely knowledgeable in both nutrition and workout methodologies and will work with you to get you to where you need to be. Lately, she’s been training me with a bulgarian bag and it’s a fantastic piece of equipment, better than a kettle bell in my opinion.
You will be getting the very best nutritional advice and amazing workout sessions with her. Yes, the workouts are hard, but you will feel amazing afterwards and over time, as you see your body change.

Katy Jercich is first and foremost an outstanding motivator and person. Perhaps most important, she is the most skilled personal trainer that I have ever had. We also had great fun, including creating cross-​training activities, like throwing a softball (a passion). She is extremely customer-​oriented and an excellent listener. She knows how to «stretch» her clients to achieve maximum performance. In short, she knows her stuff and, if I had to pick a trainer, Katy Jercich would be my only choice. My training results have been evident to friends and family (compliments too), and I am in the best shape of my life!

Katy Jercich is hands down the best trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area! You will immediately discover through your preliminary visit that she listens very carefully to understand your current lifestyle (do you sit most of the day, how much water do you drink, eating habits, etc) and of course what your health goals are. Then when you train with her, she incorporates exercises that work on those areas, and the exercises build on each other week after week making it a comprehensive and very effective training program with results that are sustainable and very evident!
The best part is that her training style incorporates lots of variety keeping your exercises interesting and very challenging while surpassing the results you’d get from traditional exercising like dumbell curls, crunches, etc. After training with Katy, I leave the gym feeling a sense of accomplishment and really excited to keep it up on my own. After a workout with Katy, she spends the time to write down the workout we just finished so that I can do them at the gym or at home!
What the other Unilocalers wrote is so true… she is very knowledgeable on overall health and nutrition and provides insightful information on how to be healthier through better eating habits. I learn something new each time we train.
I highly recommend Katy if you are looking for a trainer. You’ll get the motivation to work out once you start training with her through all the knowledge and exercise techniques she offers!

I trained with Katy for almost two years and can say, without hesitation, she is one of the smartest trainers out there. She helped me recover from surgery and transition back to health smoothly. It was never just about the gym, or the reps but the whole picture of strength, cardio, flexibility and nutrition. She customized to my needs and was always encouraging and positive. Katy is innovative and doesn’t need a gym to get you fit… the beach, the hills… she will create a program for you. She is committed to and passionate about health, fitness and nutrition and it shows. Katy knows what she’s talking about and will help you reach your goals towards a healthier body and a healthier life!

I had the opportunity to work one on one with «KJ» for over a year,
She is the best personal trainer out there — Let me explain why…
Katy is not only an extremely well educated and cutting edge with all of the latest techniques for strength training, she has a unique passion for this industry as a whole. She understands nutrition and health better than anyone I know. Best of all, she is a kind, caring, considerate, and overall great person. The day she returns to San Diego will be a great one for me.

I’m a former colleague of Katy and i can honestly say that i’m a huge fan of what she is doing with her clients. I guess you could call it «personal training», but what Katy does is really more unique and more valuable than her professional job title states. She does more than just work her clients out, providing valuable insight into her client’s total well-​being, helping to guide them towards positive lifestyle changes. And best of all, she does it in an environment that is non-​threatening and FUN! It is rare that you find a personal trainer that has outstanding knowledge, practical experience AND is personable and fun to be around. I look forward to watching her business soar in the near future.

I know, I know, you LOVE your gym… But honestly, aren’t you tired of walking in the same circle every day and not getting any results? Katy and HRDL has been such a refreshing change because she looks at the big picture. She has really taught me that fitness is so much more than what you do in the gym and she has taught me easy modifications to my everyday life that has really brought a change in not only the way I look but more importantly the way I feel. If you are ready to stop renting equipment and get serious about really making a change in your life you have to check out Katy and HRDL.
Thanks for everything Katy!