Iron + Mettle Fitness
Women's strength training studio in Noe Valley, San Francisco
| Rate | $90 to $1,500 per session |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Women |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Sessions | In person |
Iron + Mettle Fitness is a women's strength training studio in San Francisco. The coaches offer one-on-one personal training and semi-private group classes for women. The studio opened in 2019 and sits in Noe Valley. It has helped thousands of women get stronger. Programs use progressive strength and conditioning work based on research. The studio does not use fad diets or extreme exercise. It is also known as the city's only pink strength training studio.
What Iron helps with
The studio helps women get stronger and feel strong in daily life. Training centers on lifting weights with a steady, science-based plan.
- Learning how to lift weights
- Building lasting strength
- Progressive strength and conditioning
- Strength that carries over to everyday life
- Choosing between personal training and group classes
- Feeling confident in the gym
Who Iron works with
The studio serves women, and also welcomes people who identify as women. Members come to lift in a welcoming and inclusive space. New clients can talk with a coach first to find the right training option.
How Iron works
Training is built on progressive strength and conditioning work that is backed by research. The studio teaches clients the basics of lifting weights. It offers two formats: Semi-private group classes and 1:1 personal training. It avoids fad diets and extreme exercise. New clients can book a free 15-minute phone consult with a coach to pick the right option.
Background and qualifications
Iron + Mettle opened in 2019 as a boutique women's strength training gym in Noe Valley, San Francisco. It also serves clients near Mission and Bernal Heights. Since opening, the team has worked with thousands of women through personal training and semi-private group classes. Its programs focus on smart, progressive strength and conditioning that carries over to daily life.
Iron + Mettle Fitness pricing
Programs and services
- 1:1 personal training
- Semi-private group training classes
- Free 15-minute phone consult
- New client intro offer
Iron + Mettle Fitness reviews
The CoachVouch take
A women-focused strength studio in Noe Valley that has trained thousands of women since 2019.
Best for women in San Francisco who want to learn lifting in a group class or one-on-one.
Iron's rate sits above the range most fitness coaches charge ($74 to $150 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Iron + Mettle Fitness charge?
Iron + Mettle Fitness's rate is $90 to $1,500 per session.
What does Iron + Mettle Fitness help with?
Iron + Mettle Fitness helps with learning how to lift weights, building lasting strength, progressive strength and conditioning and strength that carries over to everyday life.
Does Iron + Mettle Fitness coach online?
Iron is based in San Francisco, California, United States. Sessions are in person.
Does Iron + Mettle offer a way to try it first?
Yes. The studio offers a free 15-minute phone consult with a coach and a new client intro offer.
What kinds of training does Iron + Mettle offer?
It offers semi-private group training classes and 1:1 personal training.
How do I contact Iron + Mettle Fitness?
Send Iron a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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