Route Fitness
The Path To Good Health
In the South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco. A short 10-minute walk from Market street Powell BART Station. The location is 900 square feet. A skylight and a sliding patio door provide the gym with natural lighting and fresh air. A shower has been added to the ADA bathroom. The gym includes barbells, weights and dumbells, along with a power rack allows for squats and presses. Two TRX suspension cables hang from the center of the gym for body weight workouts. An elliptical is included for warm-up and low impact cardio
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My personal experiences of poverty, abuse, child abandonment and lack of access to fitness is what motivated me to help others. I had no sports experience growing up. From surviving on my own as a minor, by the time I was in my late 20’s my health worsened. I had severe back, knee and shoulder pain, and depression. After leaving a full-time desk job at age 31 with unhealthy cholesterol and blood pressure, I began to lean on my faith. It was when I received access to fitness equipment that I began to focus on things within my control. I also started eating healthier and there was less inflammation in my mind and body. My pain started to lessen and I began to teach others how to do the same thing. I gained the confidence to work towards my high school equivalency diploma. The following year I became a certified personal trainer. I worked as a personal trainer and attended City College of San Francisco, transferring to a 4-year university. After I graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of San Francisco (USF), I opened a small gym. I went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University and continue to do research focusing on health equity and integrating fitness equipment in challenging environments.