• My wife and I have been athletically active our entire lives. We exercise regularly and have worked with a variety of personal trainers. Over the past several years aches and pains were starting to restrict the range and intensity of our workouts. We have been working with Joe for about a month and amazed with our initial results. For the first time in a long time we are experiencing fitness without pain and how to exercise correctly. Joe is a master at identifying and correcting issues affecting our performance. He and his team truly deliver "personal" / customized training. We are thrilled to have found Passion For Fitness!

    Mike Swartz Avatar Mike Swartz
    August 14, 2020

    I have been working with Joe and Passion for Fitness for about a year now. I used to suffer a lot of lower back and knee pain, mostly from imbalances, working posture, and improper form on a lot of exercises. Working with them has put an ...

    Ryan Pisano Avatar Ryan Pisano
    August 14, 2015

    I feel so fortunate to have connected with Joe and the PFF Team! They are fun to train with and have taught me to truly enjoy working out. I feel myself getting stronger with each session and notice a significant improvement in my overall mood and ability to manage daily stressors. Through strength training, I have improved my balance and posture and have increased my performance in daily activities. I have also lost a significant amount of weight. Joe, Josh, Beth & Ryan have all been my biggest cheerleaders and never let me get discouraged. They have celebrated each one of my achievements and continue to inspire and keep me motivated to improve my health and performance. They have also made themselves available any time I had a question or concern. Prior attempts at working out were inconsistent due to pain and muscle spasms. This has not been my experience working with the PFF team, as they make sure that I am prepared for each exercise and I am able to make consistent gains. I have personal goals that I know I can reach with the continued coaching and guidance of Passion for Fitness. Thank you Joe, Josh, Beth & Ryan!

    Lisa Kadin Avatar Lisa Kadin
    August 14, 2021
  • Joe is a thorough professional, very knowledgeable about the science of physical fitness, and absolutely the best trainer. He knows how to push you, and how to encourage you. I am glad that I found him, and I have benefitted greatly from his training. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who wants to make sure that they are doing the right type of exercise the correct way to achieve the results they are looking for.

    Anu-Sachin Vaidya Avatar Anu-Sachin Vaidya
    August 14, 2023

    Joe's knowledge and understanding of the human body as it pertains to fitness and health is profound. I'm a fitness junky - I love training, reading and learning about all things fitness - and have been doing so for over a decade. I went to see Joe because I have a herniated disc in my lower back that I've dealt with since high school. And because of my injury, I've always had a mental block with certain movements. The deadlift and squat in particular. In 45 minutes, Joe was able to teach me more about the deadlift than I've learned from several other trainers and online forums. Through breaking down each step in the movement, I was able to not only deadlift pain free, but was also able to increase my weight 50 pounds in my next workouts. Technique is king and Joe wrote the book. Joe is the most knowledgeable trainer I've had the pleasure of working with and my only complaint is that he isn't in San Francisco. If I could, I would work weekly with Joe, as I'm confident he would ensure I meet all of my fitness goals. If you have the opportunity, I cannot encourage you enough to schedule time with Joe. Thanks, Joe. I'm already looking forward to the next time I'm home to get another session.

    Eric Swartz Avatar Eric Swartz
    August 14, 2020

    I was looking for an alternative to a team sport for my teenage son when I came across Passion for Fitness. After reviewing their program with Joe Ransom, I decided to sign-up too. We started with a fitness assesment and then set goals ...

    Jim Helmig Avatar Jim Helmig
    August 14, 2014
  • Joe & everyone at Passion For Fitness are excellent! They provide a safe, supportive, and very encouraging atmosphere with a focus on working out without injury. I recommend them highly! It's been a great experience.

    Dave Ayers (Mad Barchetta) Avatar Dave Ayers (Mad Barchetta)
    August 14, 2020

    As my time in the 30’s comes to an end and 40 is right around the corner, I recognized the critical need to pay closer attention to my health now more than ever. With a history of heart disease in my family and cholesterol levels slightly above where they should be despite being in average shape, it was time to make a concentrated investment in my health. Sitting out one evening in Eagleview Town Center, a friend mentioned Passion for Fitness and the incredible results he had achieved by working with the experienced and knowledgeable trainers at PFF. I delayed the decision for a few months, but recently took that step forward to a healthier lifestyle. Understanding that the physical component is only one aspect of a well- balanced lifestyle, I began adjusting my nutrition and consulted with a cardiologist solely based upon my family history. In my first 7 weeks, I dropped just under 8 pounds. Participation with both personal training sessions coupled with the available classes, has made me realize this journey is taking me down a much better path. Our health often times is pushed to the back burner with a lack of time being the primary reason. My time at PFF is now part of my routine because I have made it a priority. I have already seen and believe I will continue to see the results I expect.

    Tom H Avatar Tom H
    August 14, 2019

    5 stars are not enough...Joe and his staff really know their stuff! I've been training with Joe for over a year now. He has helped me learn to train safely to prevent injury, gain strength, improve mobility, and stay flexible. My main goal is to be able to play with my grandkids (which I now can do!) and stay fit into my later years. I'm confident in the team at Passion for Fitness and would recommend them to anyone!

    Inner Light Wellness Acupuncture Avatar Inner Light Wellness Acupuncture
    April 11, 2024

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