Herman Sham

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Introduction: NASM Certified Personal Trainer TRX Qualified instructor CPR licensed 9 years of experience, works out of Potrero Hill San Francisco High energy fitness enthusiast, focusing on using fundamentals; stability, core and functional training to hit individual goals, whether it's to get in shape, improve performance, increase flexibility or just overall holistic longevity. Being active is important but what people do outside of the gym properly is also as important as the workout itself. I love to challenge people and from there on have them progress pass their own "limitations". I also love watching people learn new things about the body and from there observe the evolution that they go through. You get what you put in, is what I always say.

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Hired 40 times

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7 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Dawn L.

Dec 7, 2019

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Herman is an awesome trainer! I received a few sessions with my girlfriend to get me back into working out. He made our sessions fun by designing the perfect exercises and great motivational chat. He helped me get back on a regular routine and I renewed for more sessions. Thanks Herman!

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Ziru L.

Sep 10, 2019

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Me (a novice) and my friend (an intermediate) have been working with Herman on a twice a week basis, and he has been amazing. I had never worked with a trainer before and wasn’t sure what to expect. Herman knows exactly how to guide me and my friend better, and knows when to push us harder. He understands our goals and set realistic expectations for us. For a newbie like me, he makes sure that I was being taken care of and didn’t bombard me with too much information. He continually checks on our form and directs on correcting them. He is very professional, respectful, and doesn’t make us uncomfortable. Overall, Herman is exceptionally positive, patient, and motivating. We look forward to more PTs with him. 💪🏻

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Daniela B.

Aug 18, 2019

I am really excited to write this well-deserved letter of recommendation to my personal trainer, Herman. Herman and I got connected in February of 2018 through Thumbtack. I was going to get married at the end of July 2018, and after unsuccessfully trying to lose weight on my own for four months, I realized I needed professional help. I had contacted three other personal trainers and schedule a “free trial session” with each one of them. Herman was the first personal trainer I met with. I was nervous and many thoughts went through my mind “He is going to think I am so out of shape”, “He is going to want to change all my food habits”, “How about if I fail and do not reach my goal weight?….” With all these fears in mind, I met Herman. He was very easy to talk to, very encouraging and he conducted a thorough assessment of core strength, balance and flexibility. In addition, he took my measurements and required me to download a food tracking app to log in all my daily food and drink intake. After our first session, I felt really good about our interaction and glad that he was serious about assessing my baseline in order to quantify my progress. I canceled my appointments with the other trainers and I decided to hire Herman to help me look my best at my wedding day. I must say that both of us have accomplished that goal. I lost 20 pounds in four months, I looked toned and healthy. We worked really hard during our sessions and developed a very positive connection. I noticed I was feeling less stressed, and had much more energy. Now, it has been over a year since I got married, and Herman and I still work together. I am in the best shape I have ever been! I have lost another ten pounds, I look more toned up and feel happier. Hiring Herman was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I feel like working out is something that is part of my identity now. Whenever I travel, I always find a place and time to maintain my exercise regimen. This workout experience with Herman led me to feel more confident and it has changed the way I view my relationship with my health. Now, my husband and I are trying to get pregnant, and I feel physically and emotionally ready for this next life milestone. Thanks Herman!

Zhu T.

Sep 18, 2017

I’ve been training with Herman for almost 3 years now, and believe he is one of the most experienced & committed trainers around. I started training 4-5 times a week and really enjoyed the variety & challenge he put into the personal one-on-one session. Herman are fun to work with and he pushed you to the limit to achieve your goal.

Lea D.

Apr 29, 2020

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Herman is AMAZING! He always comes prepared to our sessions with new workouts to keep it fun and dynamic. Really great at adapting based on needs. Great on form and adjusting to injuries. We worked out I person for months at our home, and he’s been fantastic online via FaceTime. Definitely recommend💯

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first session will be a complimentary session, to get to know the client. I will be asking about their medical and fitness history, to see if there are things that I should avoid doing and programming. We will also talk about goals, short and long terms, and lastly we will have a very small workout to see where they are physically at, in terms of stamina/endurance, flexibility/mobility, and strength.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
National Academy of Sports Medicine-CPT TRX Qualified CPR Certified
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have always enjoyed fitness as a young person and I got hurt a lot because I did not have the guidance or the knowledge to exercise properly. This motivated me to learn and avoid future injuries from me and my clients.

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