Muscle by Russell

Love Russell! Great trainer. He pushes you yet makes you feel comfortable.

John Tommasino is an awesome Personal Trainer with the patience and skill set that you need to explore… Well worth the time to pay him a visit.

So, listen. I hate sweating. I do. But more than I hate sweating, I love fitting into my clothes. But even more than that, I love food & being lazy. Even though I have a gym membership, it can be hard to make it to the gym & even harder to push myself when I am there & not in a class. Solution — personal trainer! But I don’t like the trainers at my gym & I know a couple ladies who have been working out with Russell & look amazing so… off to Granada Hills I went!
Look. I’m no spring chicken — I’m «fluffy» and «squishy» & my strongest muscles are buried beneath a protective layer of hard earned fat. I knew working with a trainer would kick my ass but that’s what I needed to get myself in gear. I’ve been working with Russell for two months now & it has been great! I leave sweating (gross) I’ve wanted to throw up (okay, I did a little once, but I was back in!) & I was sore for 32 hours after each session. But now, 6 weeks in, I can tell you that the soreness does start to go away sooner, the sweat is more like an accomplishment than an annoyance… but I still want to throw up.
Russell himself is very encouraging & pushes you to your limit. I’ve had to slow it down when I was coming off a week of being really sick, but that workout was just as intense on my body as the other weeks. It’s not all weights, it’s a great blend of cardio, strength & resistance. I dread going the nights before, but once I’m there & focused I’m happy to be there. Definitely speak up if the training is pushing you too far, obviously you know your body & it’s limitations. But don’t be afraid to push it!
As for the location itself, it’s two long rooms, one filled with equipment & one that’s bare. Parking is in the back, small lot, or street. Everyone I’ve interacted with there, trainers & other trainees, have always been polite & encouraging. It’s a team atmosphere! They’ve got a water cooler & if you need a towel just holler. And be sure to say hello to Miss Muscles if she’s there… & me. I’ll be the one with a bright red face huffing & puffing as I run to the corner & back… or up & down the stairs at back. THOSE WRETCHED STAIRS…

Have been training with Russell off & on for a few months now, and he is a great trainer. He pushes me just the right amount! Not too hard – not easy at all. Only $ 20 a session and I’d say I’m looking pretty good ;).

Outstanding fitness instructors. I am personally being trained by Jeremy, highly motivating and inspirational. Jeremy knows what exactly how to fit a training regiment into my lifestyle. Continues to follow up with me through the week to make sure I do not deviate from the plan which was made. I would recommend him to anyone trying to lose weight and build some tone. Gym is pristine extremely pleasant environment.

This gym is a great place. It feels like home. The gym is clean and Russell, Jared, Jeremy, Tony and Alice to a great job of making all the clients feel welcome.

This is not my primary gym but I do go here for personal training. It’s a small intimate gym that has everything you need for a ball busting workout if you know what I mean: p This gym is always clean and doesn’t smell unlike 24 hour fitness… lol. The staff is really friendly and nice. They have a water cooler in case you forget your water and good music playing to pump up your workout. I train with Jared and he kicks my butt like no other trainer I’ve ever had. I highly recommend this place if you don’t want to train at a huge gym where everyone stares at you.