San Francisco · Potrero Hill, Noe Valley, Bernal Heights and Glen Park
Personal training in San Francisco, built around you.
One-on-one and partner training with Renée Asteria Peñaloza, NASM-certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. Strength, mobility and smart progressions built from your assessment and goals, at a pace that feels good for your body. In a park, at your home, or in the gym.
- ★ 5.0 on Google
- NASM CPT & nutrition coach
- 45 & 60 min sessions
How it works
A realistic plan you’ll actually stick with
Setting reasonable goals is an important part of your success. We start with where you are, focus on good form and build strength gradually, so you can push to your limit but not past it.
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Assessment
An in-person movement assessment (and yes, it’s a workout!). Fitness tests check strength and mobility, spot any movement patterns to adjust, and we talk through your goals. Training with a partner? You each get your own assessment.
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Custom program
A 4- or 8-week program designed for your fitness level and goals, and for any injuries or joint concerns. Quality over quantity, with clear form cues and progressions.
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Train
Every session includes a warm-up, resistance training and a cool down. It’s encouraging, judgment-free and fun, and adjusted to how you feel that day.
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Extra support
Optional off-day workouts sent through an app, plus nutrition coaching from a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach: practical fueling tips for energy, strength and body-composition goals. Nothing extreme.
Your training
What training with Renée looks like
Every program starts with how you move today. Sessions mix strength, mobility and balance, with plenty of single-leg and core work, and they change as you get stronger.
Day one
Your first session: a movement assessment
Renée watches how your shoulders and hips move, then takes you through simple strength tests for your upper body, lower body and core. She notes how each one feels and compares your left and right sides, so your program gives your weaker side a little extra attention from day one.
- Shoulder & hip mobility
- Scapular pulls & push-ups
- Squat
- Single-leg squat
- Single-leg deadlift
- Single-arm lat pull
- Overhead press
- TRX rows
- Elevated push-ups
- Dead hang
- Wall sit
- Core holds
- Rotation & anti-rotation
It’s a real workout, and it gives you a baseline to retest at your monthly check-ins.
Every session
A typical session
- Warm up and breatheShoulder and hip mobility, wall angels, hip circles and a few minutes of breathing work to get your core switched on.
- Strength supersetsExercises are paired, often an upper-body pull or push with a lower-body move, so you get more done while each muscle group rests.
- Core finisher and stretchDead bugs, bird dogs, hollow holds or Pallof presses, then a stretch to cool down.
Exercises you’ll get to know
A few favorites that show up in most programs, adjusted to your level:
Single-leg Romanian deadlift
Glutes, hamstrings and balance, one side at a time.
90° step-downs
Slow, controlled single-leg strength for stairs, hills and everyday life. Knee-friendly, too.
Single-leg bridges & hip thrusts
Focused on the posterior chain: stronger glutes and hamstrings and a steadier pelvis.
Rows & lat pulldowns
Pulling strength for good posture and capable shoulders.
Pallof press
Teaches your core to resist rotation, then to rotate with control.
Dead bugs & bird dogs
Core control while your arms and legs move, the foundation for everything else.
Dead hangs
Grip and shoulder strength, and a fun number to beat at your check-ins.
Farmer’s carries
Pick up something heavy and walk tall: grip, posture and whole-body stability.
You’ll also meet sumo and goblet squats, wall sits, Turkish get-ups, hip airplanes and more as you progress.
How you’ll progress
Small, steady steps, so you can push to your limit but not past it.
Control first
Good form and a stable pelvis and shoulders come before heavier weights.
A rep or two more
Once a move feels solid, you add a rep or two.
Slower lowering
Taking the lowering phase slowly makes the same exercise more challenging, with no extra load.
Longer holds
Time builds on hangs, bridges, wall sits and core holds.
Extra care for your weaker side
Your weaker side often goes first and gets a little extra practice, so both sides get stronger together.
Monthly check-ins
Renée retests things like your dead hang and key lifts, so you can see how far you’ve come.
Pregnant or postpartum? Renée adapts exercises and positions for each stage, with extra attention on breathing, core and pelvic-floor work. Check with your doctor or midwife before you start.
Building stronger bones? Strength training that safely and progressively loads the skeleton, like weighted squats, hinges, carries and other weight-bearing work, can help prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis and help manage them if you’ve already been diagnosed. Renée tracks your estimated bone mass with the Hume scale so you can see the trend over time. If you have a diagnosis, check with your doctor before you start.
Progress tracking
Track your progress with Hume Health
Renée uses the Hume Body Pod, a smart body-composition scale from Hume Health, at your check-ins. With sensors in the platform and in a pull-up handle, it estimates more than weight: body fat %, muscle mass, body water, visceral fat and metabolic age. The free Hume Health app charts your trends week to week and month to month.
On a weight-loss medication like a GLP-1? Regular scans let Renée monitor your estimated muscle and bone mass, so the weight you lose is fat, not the muscle and bone you want to keep, and your strength training is built to protect both.
Bone health, measured. The Body Pod also estimates bone mass, so if you’re working to prevent or manage osteopenia or osteoporosis, you can watch how your bones respond as your training loads the skeleton over time.
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Regular check-ins
Quick scans at set check-ins, under the same conditions each time, so we follow your trend instead of one day’s number.
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Muscle vs. fat, not just weight
See whether you’re building muscle and losing fat, even when the number on the scale barely moves.
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A program that adjusts
Your trends help Renée decide what comes next: more strength work, different cardio or an easier week.
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Nutrition that fits
If you add nutrition coaching, body-composition changes help fine-tune goals such as daily protein.
Smart-scale readings are estimates, best used to follow trends over time. They are not a medical test or diagnosis. If you have a pacemaker or another implanted medical device, check with your doctor first.
Training options
Train solo or bring a partner
Strength training, mobility and body-weight work for all ages and fitness levels, including prenatal and postpartum training and back- or knee-friendly programming.
Locations
Train where it works for you
Local parks
Glen Park, Noe Valley, Bernal Heights, Progress Park, Douglas Playground or another park nearby.
Your home
No commute. Train in your own space.
Trainability Gym
A full gym in Potrero Hill.
$49/mo$129/mo
Discounted Trainability membership
Training at Trainability includes a full gym membership at $49/month instead of the full $129/month rate. It’s great if you also want to work out on your own. Your first session there needs no membership, so you can try it at no risk.
Free group workout
Free weekly Nordic 4×4 group workout
A free group session every week, open to everyone. The Nordic 4×4 is a simple interval workout studied by researchers at NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) to build cardio fitness and support heart health.
How it works
- Warm up About 10 minutes of easy movement until you’re warm.
- 4 × 4 minutes hard Four rounds at high intensity, about 85–95% of your max heart rate. You’ll be breathing hard.
- 3 minutes active recovery Easy walking or jogging between rounds to catch your breath.
- Cool down Light movement and a stretch to finish.
What the research found
- In a 2007 NTNU study, 4×4 intervals raised VO2 max (a key measure of fitness) more than steady, moderate running with the same total workload.
- In NTNU’s five-year Generation 100 study of adults in their 70s, the group doing 4×4 intervals twice a week gained the most fitness and reported better quality of life than the moderate-exercise groups.
- NTNU researchers note that better fitness is closely linked to a lower risk of early death.
Day, time & place
Schedule coming soon. Contact Renée to join.
Safety first: All levels are welcome, and Renée adapts the intensity to you. Brisk uphill walking counts. If you have a heart condition or other health concerns, or haven’t exercised in a while, check with your physician before starting high-intensity training.
Rates
Simple monthly pricing
Per-session price, based on how many sessions you commit to each month.
| Session | 1–3 sessions/month | 4–7 sessions/month | 8+ sessions/month |
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| 60 min · 2 people (total) | $160 | $150 | $140 |
| 60 min · 1 person | $145 | $140 | $135 |
| 45 min · 1 person | $135 | $130 | $125 |
Strength and mobility tests, focus areas and goal setting.
Policies
The short version
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Prepay by the 1st
Choose how many sessions you want next month and prepay by the 1st.
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Use within the month
Sessions must be used in that calendar month. There’s no carry-over.
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24-hour cancellation
Cancel with at least 24 hours’ notice and reschedule within the month. Later cancellations are charged.
No refunds on sessions or packages. If Renée cancels because of illness, you get a session credit. Full terms are shared when you sign up.
Reviews
What clients say
Renee goes above and beyond. A few months into working together, she noticed my body composition wasn't shifting the way it should and took the initiative to dig into why. She asked thoughtful questions about my diet, ran some calculations, and helped me set achievable protein goals — nothing overwhelming, just smart, doable steps. She recommended a protein tracking tool, gave me a travel workout app for when I can't train in person, and consistently finds ways to keep me motivated and on track even when I'm not in the gym. She also just knows bodies. She knows when to push and when to back off. She's never once led me toward injury or strain, and I trust her completely with my physical wellbeing. Some days I've shown up tired or tight or just needing to stretch, and I've left feeling stronger, taller, and more relaxed every single time. The results speak for themselves: in the last year of working with her I lowered my LDL cholesterol by 37 points without medication, converted over 6% body fat to lean muscle, and have been steadily losing weight while gaining strength — for the first time in my life. Slow, steady, and sustainable — exactly how I wanted it. Shoutout also to Trainability Potrero — a wonderful, clean, quiet gym that's been a great home base for all of this. If you're looking for a trainer who brings expertise, warmth, genuine care, and real results, Renee is it. I can't recommend her highly enough.
She’s very knowledgeable and helped me develop a routine that lines up with my fitness goals, she’s also very pleasant to work with and has a cute dog that sometimes accompanies the sessions. All in all great fitness instructor.
Renee is an exceptionally skilled trainer and teacher and it’s genuinely rewarding to work with her. She’s highly professional and knowledgeable, a great communicator, non-judgmental, positive, and fun! I feel better and stronger every time I see her. Fantastic experience.
Renee’s workouts are great for strength, mobility and balance!
Working with Reneé has been a game-changer for my fitness journey. She helps with both the mental and physical aspects of getting fit, helping me stay on target. She is also non-judgemental and an expert with her program designs. Wherever you start, she'll meet you where you are!
Renee has made a huge impact on my fitness journey. Her guidance, encouragement, and her ability to personalize my workouts have helped me improve both physically and mentally. She’s positive, professional, and truly cares that her clients meet their goals. Lucky to have found her!
Renee is experienced, skilled & knowledgeable in her field, she is extremely patient & helpful in guiding me w/exercises & weights. I have stenosis in my neck which was causing loss of strength in my arm and with her help I have now gained mobility & I am able to lift objects again, she has helped me immensely and I am so thankful.
Renee is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to her craft.
I’ve been working out with Renee for almost 3 months now and it’s been a great experience. Renee keeps workouts interesting and listens to my needs. On certain days I’m feeling more stressed than usual, so we’ll do more explosive workouts. On other days my knee may be feeling discomfort and Renee makes sure to pay attention to that. Renee motivates and encourages me to hit new fitness goals and makes working out way more fun than going to the gym by myself or doing a YouTube workout.
Just wanted to say thank you! I recently started working out again and wanted a personal trainer to assist. Can’t thank Renee enough as she’s been able to assist in this new path! I feel great!
About
Meet Renée Asteria Peñaloza
Renée helps you move toward your goals from wherever you’re starting, with a plan that’s realistic, personal and built to last. Her specialty is strength training, mobility and body-weight work, with a focus on form and long-term joint health. She trains people of all ages and fitness levels, including women in their 40s and beyond, prenatal and postpartum clients, and people working around back or knee concerns. Her clients range from 14 to 89, including mother–daughter pairs who train together. Clients describe her as patient, knowledgeable and non-judgmental.
- NASM-certified personal trainer
- NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
- Strength, mobility and body-weight training
- Prenatal, postpartum and joint-friendly programming
- Bone-health training for osteopenia and osteoporosis
- Based in Potrero Hill, San Francisco
- Personal trainer at Trainability
Contact & booking
Ready to get started?
Book your first assessment with Renée Asteria Peñaloza. Call or text:
Don’t see a time that works? Reach out to me directly: (510) 789-6019 · renee@razteria.com
Email me at renee@razteria.com and I’ll get back to you soon.