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Achieve the Possibilities in 2016!

12/17/2015

We are a personal training studio in the Marina and offer clients detailed full body assessments and fitness program design. Our functional movement and sport interval/circuit training style brings body weight management/fat loss results plus strength gains for building muscle.
With a personal trainer, our ongoing nutrition assistance program helps improve athletic performance and a whole body physique transformation.
We also specialize in corrective exercise, injury prevention and recovery guidance. Achieve the possibilities in 2016.
Signup with a personal trainer today for a safe and effective training program!

We have been training for this all year!!

11/7/2015

Begin Training for the San Francisco Urbanathlon

8/24/2015

In July, we had the opportunity to participate in the Spartan "sprint" Race at AT&T ballpark. After blasting past steps among steps (which was no walk in the park), thankfully Lyon St. stairs made for a helpful component of our training regime. If we combine the tools at the gym plus increase the amount of cardio, preparation for our next challenge, the SF Urbanathlon, will be no sweat in the city!

This event has a Sprint (3 mile, 7 obstacle) or a Classic (11 mile, 14 obstacle) race looping just past Fort Mason. We believe everyone will enjoy putting themselves to the test. We plan to coordinate teams/waves of 5 according to individual running pace. We have approximately 3 months until race day so it's time to get crackin'.

Team Name:
Jigalin Fitness

Leading up to this exciting competition, we will start to increase our weekly running program and record of the average pace. Below is an example for "Long Run" Sundays:
September 6th - 1 mile
September 13th - 2 miles
September 20th - 3 miles
September 27th - 4 miles
October 4th - 5 miles
October 11th - 6 miles
October 18th - 7 miles
October 25th - 8 miles
November 1st - 9 miles
November 8th - 10 miles
November 15th - 11 miles
November 22nd - Race Day!!
Be sure to add a "short run" and "recovery run" during the week as well!
For example: October 27th - 5 miles & 29th - 4 miles.

Now take a deep breath and have fun because fitness is fun!

Best Personal Trainers in the Marina of San Francisco.

4/15/2015

Personal Trainer Dennis Drinkwater has the personality and charisma to motivate just about anybody looking to be in the best shape. Having a personal trainer like Dennis will make your fitness journey interesting with his unique and creative style of training. If you want to spice up your training with one the best trainers and feel the best in San Francisco (or anywhere you go!), contact us today to begin your Jump-Start!

Meet Rachael Frank!!

1/24/2015

Rachael Frank - Certified Personal Trainer

Certifications:

American Council of Exercise, Group Fitness

American Council of Exercise, Personal Training

Specializations:

Boot Camp, Strength Training, Body Building, Weight Management and Weight Loss, Athletic Conditioning, Total Body Muscle Toning

Personal Quote:

“The difference between having a goal and reaching your goal is YOU! Don’t stand in your own way”

Favorite Exercise:

Everything except for Barre/Ballet classes! I primarily strength train as well as run and cross-train via metabolic styled workouts. I do both yoga/pilates, and spin occasionally.

Favorite Food:

All of it!

Favorite Vacation Destination:

Australia – Gold Coast

Total body sculpting

11/12/2014

NEW CLASS: WEDNESDAY 630PM,
DARLENE LIZOTTE leads Total Body Sculpting.
Our Marina Core "kick-ass" class blends muscular strength and endurance using free weights. If you want to look good, feel good and be in the best shape then Darlene will do a body good! Sign up now!

Athletic Mobility.

11/2/2014

NEW CLASS: Sunday 9:00am,
Dennis Drinkwater leads Athletic Mobility.
This heart pumping class will get you moving in ways you never knew possible. Take a few deep breaths to find your inner athlete in our cardio-conditioning class infused with yoga. Sign up now!

Meet Mr. Drinkwater

8/17/2014

Certifications:
National Academy Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, Certified Personal Trainer
Yoga Tree, 200hr Teaching Program

Specializations:
Strength Training, Yoga Meditation

Personal Quote:
“This life therefore is not righteousness but growth in righteousness; not health but healing, not being but becoming, not rest but exercise. We are not what we shall be but we are growing toward it; the process is not yet finished but it is going on; this is not the end but it is the road. All does not yet gleam in glory but all is being purified.” -- MARTIN LUTHER

What do you like most about being a Personal Trainer?
I enjoy bringing soul into the exercise regime.

Favorite Exercise:
Downward dog

Favorite Food:
The Marina Deli sandwiches are THE BEST.

Favorite Vacation Destination:
Brasil – joga bonito.

Jigalin Fitness - 1860 Lombard Street

6/30/2014

Jigalin Fitness San Francisco reinvented the way we workout with our small group training classes. Our personal training gym is located in the Marina on Lombard street. If you are looking to cross train from your regular routine, burn fat, become stronger or get fit then jump-in on the best exercise training in the city!

Jig's Gym

4/25/2014

Challenge yourself to a combination of fun and physicality. If you want to be in the best shape of your life, results will show. All shapes and sizes are welcome to join our best small group training classes. We strike an excellent balance between the workout and fun. Our San Francisco athletes are exhausted but still exhilarated following Mike Jigalin's class to burn fat and calories to get that bikini body. Join the movement, we crush workouts outside bootcamp at Lyon st. steps and indoor at Jig's Gym on Lombard. Jigalin Fitness provides dynamic personal training to help prepare you to the next level of strength performance. Our personal trainers are certified for one on one, partner or small group training to the best workout in the Marina.

Outdoor Bootcamp

3/7/2014

We’re taking it back to the streets of San Francisco. Ah yes, the lyon st. steps or stairs, whatever you want to call it, we’re doing it outside. Rain or shine, this cardio specific interval group class will keep your legs moving and heart pumping! Meet you up at the top of Broadway in the Marina.

Group Workout Intensity

2/24/2014

Ever wonder how hard you're actually working out in the gym or during outdoor bootcamps? Most of us measure our intensity from the amount of weight we lift, reps we perform, sets we complete, respirations we take or even the sweat we perspire. Now, with our group exercise classes in the city, you're visually able to see how intense the workout actually is, wearing a heart rate monitor. Prior to the first training session, we find the right target training zone for you (burning the most fat) and get the best out of your group workout! Following the best training session in San Francisco, the amount calories burned is then analyzed and shared to everybody (which is pretty cool). Jump-in on the best group class, located in the Marina of San Francisco, to get in best shape and see what's up (your heart rate)!

Fun Workout Video

2/9/2014

This short fitness video displays outdoor bootcamp workout examples including core training. Most of the small group training with interval circuit style classes instructed by personal trainer Mike Jigalin is located in the beautiful Marina District of San Francisco near the Lyon st. steps, Crissy Field and the Lombard street gym. If you are looking for a fun workout in the Marina, try a group class and get in shape!

Body Assessment & Analysis

1/6/2014

Having an accurate fitness evaluation helps build a foundation for program design. Let’s face it; a lot of us tend to over- or under-estimate our physical abilities and therefore end up with strained muscles and joints or a lax exercise regime. However, with a personal trainer, your physical fitness will be accurately evaluated. Whether you are looking to gain strength, lose body fat or increase cardio, the best way is to start training smarter!

HNY!

1/2/2014

If your New Year's resolution is to "lose weight" or "get organized", be more specific on your approach and tackle these goals. Focus on setting a measurable goal like losing a 1lb/wk or everyday filing receipts in a folder for a concrete resolution. hny!

Small Group Classes

10/11/2013

XTrain has every workout challenging you, whatever fitness level, whether fresh out of college athletics or fresh off the couch. Whichever part of the “fit spectrum” you fall into, we’re excited to have you with us. Join the fun and get into to shape fast!
$40 Drop-In
$280 8 Pack ($35/class)
$240 Unlimited/mo
Sign up here!
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=42597

Fitness Bag

5/20/2013

This "on the go" gym bag combines style and toughness in it's performance. I had the pleasure to demo the 2013 Spring line this May and now believe my personal friend (Mark Samuel) has crafted the product for fitness enthusiasts everywhere. Be sure to check out his website for backpacks, messenger bags, totes and more...http://fitmarkbags.com/...and tell him Mike Jigalin sent ya! :)

Amazing PICS.

3/19/2013

Thanks to ThroughALenz, we were able to capture all the action during an exciting small group class at the Lyon street steps. Drop-ins are $25 or $20 for commitment to a 6-week training program. The 1hr. sessions are just once a week. Join us for a fun workout! Click on "Get Started" tab to sign up.

Welcome to jigalin fitness.

2/8/2013

Fresh website, sweet name, revamped logo and remixed style! With new ideas on the horizon, the only thing to do now is to apply them. Time to make it happen. Here's to opening the gates!