Personal Trainer in San Francisco
Strength and run coaching for committed runners
Get faster, stronger, and more resilient with one structured plan built around your goals, schedule, and training history.
For runners balancing ambitious goals with demanding careers. In person at The Yard SF or online.
Strength, powerlifting and hypertrophy training personal training
Cardiovascular conditioning, running and sports performance personal training
Online strength, health and mindset coaching
Built for runners who take their training seriously
You may be a good fit if you:
- Train consistently but lack a clear progression.
- Want to become stronger without compromising your running.
- Are balancing demanding work with ambitious race goals.
- Want one coach to organize your training, recovery, and strength work.
How coaching begins
1. Book a consultation
Choose one of three protected weekly appointments.
2. Discuss your goals
We review your training history, schedule, and what is currently holding you back.
3. Receive a clear recommendation
If coaching is appropriate, you receive payment and onboarding information after the call.
Your coach
Ross Dempsey
Ross holds a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and has coached full time since 2017, delivering more than 8,000 coaching sessions.
His approach is grounded in exercise physiology and periodization: training organized in phases, each with a clear purpose, rather than random hard sessions. He has competed in distance running and strength sports, and applies that experience to runners who want to be both strong and fast.
Your coach
Ross Dempsey
Ross holds a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and has coached full time since 2017, delivering more than 8,000 coaching sessions.
His approach is grounded in exercise physiology and periodization: training organized in phases, each with a clear purpose, rather than random hard sessions. He has competed in distance running and strength sports, and applies that experience to runners who want to be both strong and fast.
Experience
Credentials and experience
- MSc, Exercise Physiology and its Application in Therapy
- BA (Hons) in Exercise and Health Studies
- Coaching full time since 2017
- More than 8,000 coaching sessions delivered
- Based at The Yard SF, San Francisco
Strength and run coaching in San Francisco
At The Yard Gym
San Francisco
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2863 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
What clients say
“I began working out with Ross spring of 2022 and he has been nothing but EXCELLENT. Ross is incredibly knowledgeable, personable, detailed, supportive, and truly cares about his clients’ progress. He keeps the sessions fun and interesting, yet consistent, so I can continue to build on the prior session. Ross does a great job explaining the movements and reasoning, pushing me, while also being able to adjust the workout depending on how my body feels.
My primary goal was to feel stronger and better in my body, and I have definitely improved my strength, and physical and mental health since working out with Ross. He has also helped me build better habits so I can maintain a sustainable, long-term fitness/health plan. Since working with Ross, I have felt stronger and more energetic. He is a pleasure to work with, and I would recommend him as a personal trainer to everyone!”
Stephanie
