Julia Seward
Virtual and in-person personal trainer in San Francisco
| Hourly rate range | $85 to $150 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Based in | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Practice | Fit With Julia |
Julia Seward is a personal trainer in San Francisco who coaches strength and performance. She works with clients online and in the gym. She owns Strong Friends Gym, a strength training gym near Hayes Valley, and still coaches personal training and small group sessions every day. She builds custom workouts and explains the reason behind each move she programs. Her training focuses on health and performance, and she treats looking strong as part of reaching your goals.
What Julia helps with
Julia helps people build a well-informed relationship with diet and exercise. She writes workouts around your goals and your time.
- Building strength with customized workouts
- Training efficiently with limited time
- Learning why each exercise is in your program
- Balancing performance goals with aesthetic goals
- Training in a gym, at home, or elsewhere
- Feeling confident navigating the gym
How Julia works
Julia builds every program for the individual, so no two plans are the same. She explains the reason for each move she programs. Her training centers on health and performance, and she sees aesthetic results as a product of getting stronger. Clients can train with her in person, virtually, or in small groups.
Background and qualifications
Julia is a full time trainer and the owner of Strong Friends Gym, a strength training gym near Hayes Valley in San Francisco. She still coaches personal training and small group sessions every day. She first entered a gym in college. She had not been athletic growing up and did not find the gym welcoming at first.
Julia Seward pricing
Programs and services
- Personal training
- Virtual training
- Small group training
- Consultation
Julia Seward reviews
The CoachVouch take
Julia owns a strength gym in San Francisco and still trains clients herself every day.
Best for people who want strength-focused workouts built around their goals and an explanation of why each exercise is included.
Common questions
How much does Julia Seward charge?
Coaching with Julia runs $85 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Julia Seward help with?
Julia Seward helps with building strength with customized workouts, training efficiently with limited time, learning why each exercise is in your program and balancing performance goals with aesthetic goals.
Does Julia Seward coach online?
Julia is based in San Francisco, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Does Julia offer virtual training?
Yes. Julia trains clients virtually as well as in person and in small groups.
Does Julia focus on how clients look or how they perform?
Her focus is health and performance. She also works with aesthetic goals and sees strength and looks as connected.
How do I contact Julia Seward?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Julia and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
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