brian

i like to lift, eat good food, and laugh a lot
GTM @ SF Compute
usc alumni

[brian @brianzhangg3]

the sequel to this bout to read like a romance novel 😂😂

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@SimplyColeB ohh but u fully check out and buy for u

tryna snipe these coachella tix

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has anyone tried using their personal assistant (grok bot, muse, instict, etc) to buy concert / festival tix when they drop? is it faster than j doing it urself when they drop?

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@leylndd gems = tokens

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@SimplyColeB this is tuff

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ranking every gym in SF pt. 2: fitness sf transbay (salesforce park)

functionality: 4/5
holy rack city...this location has the most squat racks in SF (12+) = immediate high functionality score even tho it may not have many amenities or type of quality of amenities as other gyms. ive never had to wait more than 5-10 mins for a squat rack even when its super busy bc theres so many. they have one of the deepest selection of machines (got some niche machines) and lots of dumbbells / kettleballs / other random weightlifting stuff. the massage room is a nice touch with regular and water-powered massage chairs + compression recovery sleeves

in terms of pure weightlifting, this gym has everything you need despite not having as many bells and whistles as an equinox or a bay club

vibe: 4/5
this gym has the most "down to earth" atmosphere out of all the gyms ive been to in SF versus a equniox or bay club which can feel too stuffy / for show at times. it feels more like that raw, classic gym where you and your friends go after class in high school when you first started lifting. ppl here on average are bigger / better physiques, and friendlier compare to other gyms imo. theres also wide range of ppl from serious weightlifting groups who compete to casual lifters to ur moms who are doing zumba which i fw. the only downside is that it can get packed during the week after work but ppl are always down to let u work in w them

price: 3.75/5
for $140 per month its priced like a higher-end, luxury gym but it could be cheaper ($90-110) if ur just basing it off what u get at this location since it's closer to a slightly upgraded LA or 24hr fitness. the BEST thing that does make the price worth it that it gives u access to all fitness sf locations (largest chain in the city) so theres always one no matter what areas ur in. fitness sf is also on the cheapest tier of Wellhub/Classpass (gym benefit that corporate companies give to employees) so a good portion of ppl are prob getting it discounted or for free (including myself lol) which makes it super worth it

final score: 3.9/5

(all gyms will be scored on the same categories)

which gym in SF should i give my unsolicited opinion on next?

been hearing the new fitness sf on polk is goated

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ranking every gym in SF pt. 1: bay club san francisco (next to levi’s plaza)

functionality: 4.5/5
gym has really good equpimemt but the best thing are the amenities + basketball court + huge outdoor workout area on the roof that no other gyms in SF has

there’s a wide range of dumbbells, enough squat racks to never wait too long, good selection of machines and cardio stuff, and sauna, pool, and steam room. locker room and showers are cleaner than average but BIGGEST standout is the full sized basketball court which actually has solid runs (this is goated if ur a lifter x pickup hooper like me)

vibe: 3/5
vibes are chill, its nothing wildly good or bad from the few times i’ve lifted there. workers are always nice. the crowd is not as diverse as others gyms in the city and kinda got a country club typa vibe if yk what i mean (young white marina type crowd). i prefer a more powerlifting / gritty vibe during my lifts but to each their own. the coworking space and the free coffee is a nice plus and makes it feel higher-end

price: 3.5/5
$165-$250 per month depending on if ur on a group plan or not. it’s on the pricier side compared to other sf gyms (fitness sf, crunch, etc) but comparing it to an equinox its more worth it based on everything ur getting imo. if you’re looking for a gym w good workout equipment just to lift, there’s def much cheaper options in the city that have just as good as equipment. thank god my work covers my membership tho 🙏

final score: 3.7/5

(all gyms will be scored on the same categories)

which gym in SF should i give my unsolicited opinion on next?

[brian @brianzhangg3]

@JoshSembrano gotchu

[brian @brianzhangg3]

ranking every gym in SF pt. 1: bay club san francisco (next to levi’s plaza)

functionality: 4.5/5
gym has really good equpimemt but the best thing are the amenities + basketball court + huge outdoor workout area on the roof that no other gyms in SF has

there’s a wide range of dumbbells, enough squat racks to never wait too long, good selection of machines and cardio stuff, and sauna, pool, and steam room. locker room and showers are cleaner than average but BIGGEST standout is the full sized basketball court which actually has solid runs (this is goated if ur a lifter x pickup hooper like me)

vibe: 3/5
vibes are chill, its nothing wildly good or bad from the few times i’ve lifted there. workers are always nice. the crowd is not as diverse as others gyms in the city and kinda got a country club typa vibe if yk what i mean (young white marina type crowd). i prefer a more powerlifting / gritty vibe during my lifts but to each their own. the coworking space and the free coffee is a nice plus and makes it feel higher-end

price: 3.5/5
$165-$250 per month depending on if ur on a group plan or not. it’s on the pricier side compared to other sf gyms (fitness sf, crunch, etc) but comparing it to an equinox its more worth it based on everything ur getting imo. if you’re looking for a gym w good workout equipment just to lift, there’s def much cheaper options in the city that have just as good as equipment. thank god my work covers my membership tho 🙏

final score: 3.7/5

(all gyms will be scored on the same categories)

which gym in SF should i give my unsolicited opinion on next?

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@__brandoncorona i’ve been wanting to go there

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@ahmadbeir adding that to the list fs

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@byatkinson i’m there!

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she want what??? ( i love my friends)

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@helloitslynne yes pls! that was on my list but was looking to find a guest pass somewhere lol

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compute this
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come put the fries in the bag bro

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what qualifies me to judge gyms:

- ima SoCal asian gym bro
- been to many gyms in my lifetime
- have good aesthetics / physique (@briantriestolift on IG)
- when i was moving into SF for the first time this july, something like this would’ve been super helpful

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@dgabeau @mattbergland @cognition @sahilggandhi @ramen_qin @jonthe03 @vedantnair__ bro couldn’t miss

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@mattbergland @jonthe03

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finding solid basketball runs in a new city is th equivalent of finding PMF for the first time

thanks @mattbergland and @jonthe03 for setting up the runs and pics!

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