Julia Seward
Virtual personal trainer for strength and performance in San Francisco
| Hourly rate range | $110 to $190 an hour |
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| Based in | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise; Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach, American Council on Exercise; Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM; Certified Functional Strength Coach (L1); Certified Women's Coaching Specialist, Girls Gone Strong; Barbell Rehab Method Certified Coach |
| Practice | Fit With Julia |
Julia Seward is a personal trainer in San Francisco who coaches strength and performance training online and in person. She has trained clients for 10 years. She owns Strong Friends Gym, a strength gym near Hayes Valley, and still coaches personal training and small group sessions there every day. She holds nutrition and corrective exercise certifications. Each program is built around the client's goals, interests, lifestyle and needs.
What Julia helps with
Julia helps people build a well-informed relationship with food and exercise. Her workouts are built to fit your goals and make good use of your time.
- Building a structured strength program
- Learning to lift heavy weights safely
- Training efficiently at the gym or at home
- Fixing a poor relationship with food and exercise
- Balancing strength goals with how you look
- Corrective exercise and pain-free training
How Julia works
Julia builds every program for the individual, based on goals, interests, lifestyle and needs. She uses structured, progressive training and puts consistency ahead of variety. She explains the reason behind each exercise she programs. Heavy lifting is a priority for every client. She puts performance ahead of aesthetics. Clients can train in the gym, at home, or wherever they choose.
Background and qualifications
Julia has been a personal trainer for 10 years. She took personal training and exercise science courses in college. She runs Strong Friends Gym near Hayes Valley in San Francisco and coaches daily. Her certifications include ACE Personal Trainer, ACE Fitness Nutrition Coach, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, Functional Strength Coach Level 1, and Girls Gone Strong Women's Coaching Specialist. She is also a Barbell Rehab Method Certified Coach and a Pain Free Performance Specialist. She has attended a Catalyst Athletics Olympic weightlifting seminar.
Julia Seward pricing
Programs and services
- Personal training
- Virtual training
- Small group training
- Consultation call
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The CoachVouch take
Julia owns a strength gym in San Francisco and holds a Girls Gone Strong women's coaching certification.
Best for people who want a structured, strength-focused program with clear reasons behind every exercise.
Common questions
How much does Julia Seward charge?
Coaching with Julia runs $110 to $190 an hour. Message Julia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Julia Seward help with?
Julia Seward helps with building a structured strength program, learning to lift heavy weights safely, training efficiently at the gym or at home and fixing a poor relationship with food and exercise.
Does Julia Seward coach online?
Julia is based in San Francisco, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Julia Seward certified?
Julia Seward lists: Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise; Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach, American Council on Exercise; Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM; Certified Functional Strength Coach (L1); Certified Women's Coaching Specialist, Girls Gone Strong; Barbell Rehab Method Certified Coach.
Can Julia coach me remotely?
Yes. Julia offers virtual personal training. You can train at the gym, at home, or wherever you like.
Does Julia focus on how you look or how you perform?
Julia puts performance first. She also works with aesthetic goals and believes strength and looks go together.
How do I contact Julia Seward?
Send Julia a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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