The following are comments taken from customer reviews on Yelp.com:

"If you want the best personal training and trainer in San Francisco, go see Pete Kinkead at Body Mastery. His program is short, 20 minutes twice a week, and the results are unbelievable. The workout is excruciatingly slow and I can feel my body getting stronger and healthier with every session. More importantly, Pete's attitude is totally positive and encouraging. There's nothing like working out hard and having somebody cheerleading you on at the same time."
- Kathi J.

"Pete's super slow workout yields unbelievable results. The program requires only 1-2 workouts per week. I saw changes after a few workouts, and after 3 weeks, a big change in strength, not to mention clothes, rings, etc. fitting looser.

The process is intense. You go very slow with a focus on breath and form, and you're done in about 6 exercises. No mirrors and everyone checking everyone out. It's all about you.

I have been sending my patients with strength and pain issues to him for rehab-type workouts. Highly recommended."
- Jeannie B.

"I have been a gym rat for years, hitting the weights and the precor at least 4x/week. However, since I began working with Pete, I am working out less, am still cut and have more free time! I had no clue that two intense (yes, intense!) workouts per week could create such amazing results. Add that to the fact that Pete is an incredible cheerleader (which I need), and has all the facts and experience to back up what he claims this workout can do for you. Run, don't walk, to Pete!"

- Joyce V.

"Pete is an awesome trainer. Each training kicks my butt.

I started going to Body Mastery after doing a lot of research to find a place in SF that has medical grade equipment and uses the super slow protocol. This is the one and only place in SF.

My mom and my in-laws have been doing super slow strength training and have lost weight and really improved their physiques.

I started seeing Pete just 5 weeks ago and I have increased the amount of weight I can do by 25% and my back problems are gone! Pete knows what to do depending on your gaols. He has really helped my bf and I with our backs."

- LF B.

"Pete is my personal trainer at this very unique facility. This style of training involves circuit training machines built specifically for the way this place gets you fit. I enjoy the focus of just a 20 minute workout- no music, no talking, no time for any BS- just concentrating on a count of 1 to 10 and make the muscles work! Slowly but surely- no high impact= no injuries or joints squashed...

Watch out it can become addicting- Pete's genuine positive attitude and a way of working out like I never have before(I've hit the gyms, the concrete, bootcamp, dance classes, yoga etc.)

If you are looking for a different and easy/convenient way to stir up your routine and want results...check out Pete at Body Mastery and then say 'You like my boooooddddddyyyyy!!!!!!!' "
- Jaretta O.

When I moved to SF, I was looking for a change from the all-too-common gym routine and discovered super slow lifting. Curious (and a smidge skeptical), I dove right into this unique regime and, within a couple of weeks, I felt and looked stronger.

Each workout is focused and intense but it only requires about 20 minutes to run through a 7 station circuit--which thrashes me and leaves me with much more time to play outside. That's 20 minutes a week(!), not the 4-5 hours a week I used to do.

Pete is consistently positive. He keeps you focused, steadfastly tracks your progress, and educates you along the way. And he's been flexible when I needed that in my schedule.

If you want to get out of the gym and spend more time in your real life, then give Pete a call and try it yourself. You won't be disappointed.

- John H.

I badly injured my back in November 2006 and spent several months in physical therapy with piss-poor results. I couldn't get a straight answer from anyone about how to strengthen my back, and speaking with the "trainers" at 24 fitness scared me b/c they were so ignorant.

My parents finally browbeat me into going to this program, since my stepdad--a doctor--does a similar thing back in milwaukee. I've been doing it around two months now and the results are night and day. My back hardly ever hurts at all and I am in much better physical condition. Pete is cool and very supportive, and I have gone up as much as 100 pounds on some machines since I started.

As far as a workout goes, I used to do Muay Thai kickboxing and I can tell you, while very different, this workout can be just as intense. As mentioned by the other posters, it's also well worth it if your non-refundable time is valuable to you, since it's so quick.

- Tor T.

Pete has got it figured out for people who want to get the maximal affects from a workout plan but are busy. He has a very unique set-up that helps you push your body in a safe and controlled setting. He's also funny, interesting and friendly which is a plus.

- Antwon C.

Pete, Since working out with you my body is experiencing a new level of awareness and strength. I am truly amazed how such a short time only once a week can have such tremendous impact. Thank you for your dedication to my progress.

- Susie B.

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