Isley Personal Fitness

I’ve been working with Scott for the past year. I started out my own company and wanted somebody to hold me accountable and schedule out my workouts while on business trips. Scott has been amazing and has really pushed me past what I can push myself. He was actively engaged and would send follow ups seeing how I was doing on the program. My schedule was pretty hectic and he always accommodated rescheduling my workouts to meeting my business demands. He only provided positive reinforcement and focused on the future. I also really enjoyed their new location in Carlsbad as he can provide private workouts with all the best equipment. I strongly recommend Scott to anybody who’s looking to get in better shape or clean up their diet. You will not be disappointed.

I want everyone to know about a fantastic fitness resource, Scott at Isley Fitness. I had spent almost two years in pain due to a sciatica issue which resulted to limited mobility and out of control weight gain. My mobility was so limited that neither standing or sitting was comfortable. I decided to take back my life but I knew I needed help so I did some research and called Isley Fitness. Scott was able to work around my pain and strengthen areas of my body so that my sciatica pain lessened. My mobility was only a portion of our fitness goal for me. Scott also worked on my nutrition, strength training, and weight lost. He consistently held me accountable and reminded me of our fitness goals, especially when I had a moment of weakness and fell off the wagon. His passion to help others lead me to a healthier and stronger life and has helped me to reach my fitness goals of regaining mobility and weight lost. I am so glad that Scott is in my corner cheering for me on my journey to reach a healthier life.

Tragedy took me into action mode and led me to Scott and I said «I need help to take care of me.» Scott was so amazingly kind, he listened and offered a doable plan and worked me into his schedule that same day.
Went back later that afternoon and that was the start of my journey to «Me». So far, the approach to life, health and fitness has been perfect for what I need right now. If I could paint a picture, I’m «Karate Kid.» Started with discipline, building my foundation, understanding my body from inside out, improving habits with better food choices and making time for me… Scott helps puts things into perspective.
Honestly, I was expecting to just hit the floor and weights to shed fat and build muscle right away. «No bueno» as Scott would say! I’m truly in a happier place… confident, energized, stronger mentally and will soon be physically. The subtle adjustments has made the biggest difference and implementing changes: meditation, journaling, posture, breathing, etc. Who would have thought?!
Scott is the bestest coach, cheerleader, mentor, trainer paired with his experience and knowledge to help others in their personal journeys, «Everything is possible!»
I love that he is genuine and truly cares… checks-​in with me often to see how I’m feeling the next day. Never pressured or a let-​down if I did bad and had my Mexican food… but always recommending better choices. It’s not your typical health quick-​fix, it’s a harmonious transformation with overall balance. I’m blessed and Scott is awesome!

Soooo thankful I found Scott! I’ve never worked with a trainer before… and I don’t plan to work with anyone else but Scott from here on out! His passion for health, fitness, exercise, and love for life is contagious. He easily incorporates his WEALTH of knowledge into our workouts. Scott is patient, attentive, motivating, AND funny — everything I had wanted to find in a trainer and was pleasantly surprised that I found a great match on the first try! (and bonus — SOMETIMES, he lets me choose the workout music haha!!) I highly recommend Scott to anyone who not only desires to lose weight, but also to feel stronger & develop better eating habits. He definitely sets the bar high for the other trainers out there. Best of all, he practices what he preaches.

For years I have had very bad hip pain and was 50 lbs overweight. I also had broken my neck years ago, which left me with chronic headaches. Certain types of strength training exercises and activities made the pain worse.
Scott’s approach was different than other trainers I had been to. He really listened and tailored a comprehensive workout program that would get me into shape, without causing me more pain. He was encouraging and supportive, checking in with me to see how I felt even on the days I wasn’t working out with him.
We covered strength training, flexibility, nutrition and cardio. After going to Scott for two months, I had lost several inches, my hip pain was gone and my headaches had significantly decreased. At 4 months, I had lost more inches and have lost 30 lbs and feel better than I have in years. I’m fitting into clothes that I haven’t worn since before my son was born, 12 years ago! I have my life back. Thanks Scott!

I recently got engaged and wanted to get in the best shape possible for my upcoming wedding in November so I decided to look for a personal trainer. I found Isley Personal Fitness and decided to go in for the initial free consultation with Scott. As soon as I met Scott, I knew that he was the personal trainer for me. He is super easy to talk to and made me feel so comfortable. He has an incredible amount of knowledge about the human body and exercise physiology.
I have been training with Scott now for almost a month and the changes I have seen in my body already are amazing. I can see muscle tone now where I didn’t even know I had muscles. :-) I sleep better and I have more energy. Scott has taught me the correct way to do various strength training exercises so that I can get the most out of each set of exercises we do. He is patient yet he truly knows how to motivate. And let me tell you, I can be hard to motivate when it comes to working out. He makes me want to work out. .. a small miracle in itself.
To add to the benefits of working out with Scott. .. he also provides nutritional counseling which is something I have found extremely helpful. Additionally, I am a young attorney with some crazy hours and Scott has been super accommodating in scheduling our workouts.
If you are looking for a personal trainer. .. Scott is the BEST!!!

When I finally decided something had to change, I knew I needed a knowledgeable and experienced trainer to help me turn things around. I had spent the past 8 years dealing with back pain that had caused me to be the most inactive and heaviest I had ever been. It was either continue to go slowly downhill or figure out how to fight and get stronger. I could not be happier with Scott! He has helped me to overcome those 8 years of inactivity and in three months I am halfway to my weight loss goal. He works around the problem areas of my back while consistently and patiently helping me to strengthen my body, lose weight and feel better than I have in years. I am doing exercises today that would have put me in bed three months ago. Scott continues to challenge me and my body with his supportive and clear guidance. He is professional, knowledgeable and a great cheerleader. It’s great to work out with someone who can truly coach me in my health and fitness goals. I wasn’t going to trust my back with a kid at the local gym. I needed a top notch professional who was invested in fitness, knew body mechanics and was serious about the work. So glad I found Scott!

My husband and I started with Scott about 3 months ago. He is flexible, patient and kind. Yes, those are good attributes for a personal trainer! My schedule is very tough and he tries to work around it. He is patient in helping me along with new things he «dreams up» and kind — he knows I am my own worst enemy and yet he gently coaches and encourages me without making me feel like a loser. My husband does not post on Unilocal so I will say for him that he has benefited tremendously. He has had numerous orthopedic injuries and surgeries. Scott was confident that he could get my life partner back to hitting golf balls and we are almost there! My husband can put his arm around me without wincing in pain and that is awesome! After 29 years of marriage, those little things are still important and with Scott’s encouragement and focus, we are there. We both feel better about ourselves and with Scott’s creativity in coming up with new and different challenges, we will continue on our journey to improved health and wellness.

It was a little over a year ago that I began my journey with Scott. I had worked out at another gym for about 3 ½ years and it suddenly closed its doors. This was probably the best thing that could’ve happened to me because I found Scott. He offers so much encouragement and never makes you feel uncoordinated when you are trying something new. His workouts are fun, challenging and they are always different. Just when you think you don’t have another ounce of energy to do any more reps or lift anything heavier, Scott will become your cheerleader and you’ll finish what you started and feel very proud to have done so. I have become stronger, leaner, more self confident and have improved my eating habits since I met Scott. He has given me routines to do on my own and he adjusts those on a regular basis to keep things interesting and challenge my body and mind. I look forward to my workouts with Scott and can’t say enough good things about him as a trainer and a person. Thank you, Scott!

I initially intended to train with Scott for about six weeks just to get some quick results. I was so impressed with his training that here I am a year later, still one of Scott’s clients. He always has a plan for the workout, he is motivating, knowledgeable, and professional. If you want results and you want the best, Scott is the trainer you should call.

In the short time Scott has been my trainer, I have increased both my stamina and strengh. Scott is very motivating and is truly invested in your success. He will be as involved as you would like him to be in your food plan. Scott’s main goal is to get you healthy and of course, weight loss is usually a part of it. Scott sends personal motivating emails throughout the week to help keep you on track. Scott is easy-​going with a good sense of humor, which he definitely needs when he works with me. I am a tough nut to crack and he hasn’t given up on me yet. I have knee problems and Scott is always cognizent of that fact when he plans my workouts. He makes sure you use proper form so as to get the maximum benefits of each excercise. Scott is a great guy and an excellent trainer.

I have been working with Scott here in North County San Diego since January 2011 (1 month), and sincerely feel he is the best personal fitness trainer I have ever worked with.(I have had 2 previous personal trainers).
Scott fully understands my goals and keeps me very much on track with both my fitness (2 hours/​week) and with diet recommendations. He is a true fitness professional, keeping me motivated through the workouts, as well as insuring that I keep good form to make sure I am getting the most out of my time, and staying safe.
After 3 years of working out on my own, and not keeping in shape, I plan on keeping Scott indefinitely on my weekly schedule to keep in shape and to further enhance my strength, and reduce the impact of working behind a desk 50+ hours a week.
Cheers to Scott!

I started training with Scott years ago. At the time, I was as much of a couch potato as one could be! Scott has a way of not only motivating you but creating a confidence that makes you want to search out new and exciting ways to be fit and healthy. Scott is knowledgeable about body mechanics and nutrition so you really get a complete body overhaul from the inside out. As my needs changed and my body changed, Scott worked with me to meet all of my goals. At first, I was after fat loss. Goal attained! After I lost the fat I needed to, we moved onto building muscle and strength. Again… goals achieved! In fact, there were many things I never thought I’d be doing in a gym, yet Scott found ways of pushing me forward. I find myself today with a solid base of knowledge and confidence to achieve goals inside the gym and out that couldn’t have been achieved without his help. If you’re looking for a personal trainer… trust me… you just CAN’T go wrong with Scott!!!

I’ve trained with Scott now for over three years. He is an outstanding trainer, particularly well versed in health issues and in finding the right program for each individual client. He’s thoughtful, listens to my concerns, gently prods me into taking on more than i might have on my own and genuinely cares about my well being. He adapts to change and any curveballs i might throw him. He is also an interesting individual, socially aware and full of ideas. I’m very comfortable to be with him for a few hours a week and I’m absolutely certain that i’m healthier and fitter because of him.

I cannot recommend Scott more highly. He is extremely knowledgeable and a great motivator. I used several other trainers before finding Scott. Scott did something none of the other trainers managed to accomplish — he helped to to become committed to my own health. He had a plan for my training that was specifically made for me and made sure I understood why I was doing the things I was asked to do and how they would help me to progress. If you are looking for a great trainer, this is it!

Scott is a fantastic trainer… when I started with him I weighed 177 pounds and got to 136… in about 8 months. I am now proud to show off all the muscles Scott helped me develop. He had a different routine for me every time and they were creative, hard, challenging and effective. He and his rockin’ bod are very easy on the eyes which is always a plus. I live in Oregon now but every time I am back in S. Cal. I call on Scott