Jorge Rodriguez Jr Personal Trainer

Jorge is a great trainer. He is knowledgable about everything from working out to eating plans. You really need to follow his diet plan to get results. Its really all about the macros! He explains it very well and its easy to follow. The workouts are not easy and each session is harder than the last. I trained with him for about 3 months and got great results. His prices are not the cheapest but it is worth it. A+

Jorge is by far one of the best trainers I have ever worked with! He provides you with everything! Information related to your meal plan, stretching techniques, workouts for home, and even workouts to do at the gym. He is also very good about answering any of your questions or concerns. I truly appreciated his honesty, motivation, and more so, HUMOR! This dude is hilarious!!! You’ll be sweating and laughing at the same time because he seriously just keeps the jokes going! I highly recommend Jorge, he taught me so much! You’ll be surprised on the information and education he provides you. ALL OF IT WAS VERY HELPFUL AND WORTH IT!

It isn’t by luck or chance, but Jorge deserves all five of these Unilocal stars for the work he does!
I started looking for a personal trainer in August 2015 to help me get in shape for an anniversary vacation to Hawaii I was taking with my boyfriend in November. I’ve grown up doing sports as a kid and led a pretty active lifestyle throughout college, but as soon as I hit the workforce after graduating, I became sedentary and gained a lot of weight. I weighed 168lbs at 5’7″. Knowing myself, I definitely needed someone to teach me how to properly exercise, what good nutrition looks like, and motivate me to actually come into a gym.
Jorge goes over a lot of stretching techniques that involve the use of props and without, which I appreciate (foam rollers are expensive!). Working at a computer all day, I definitely felt the stress near my shoulder blades and neck, as well as my lower back and hips. Initial sessions with Jorge involved a lot of stretching and increasing my range of flexibility, but after I was more flexible I was able to begin weight training. There is nothing more satisfying than being able to out-​lift your boyfriend :)
Added bonus: Jorge is extremely funny. There are mornings when all I want to do is go back to sleep and he has enough energy to make you feel awake enough to work out and make everyone else in the room laugh :)
What I appreciated most about Jorge’s work is that he was able to sit down and explain to me how my nutrition needed to change and field any questions I had for him. At first, a healthy diet to me was only eating salads. Which is fine, but that gets extremely boring and I get cranky after a while. Jorge teaches cleaner eating and flexible nutrition that isn’t called a «diet», more so a lifestyle change. I can actually look at a piece of chicken now, guess how much it weighs, and how many grams of protein it will give me.
By the time my vacation rolled around, I wasn’t afraid to walk around in my swimsuit and I felt strong while I surfed. Those were all the things I wanted to do confidently and Jorge helped me achieve that!
Now, it’s been almost 7 months since I’ve started working with Jorge and I am getting stronger each month. My boyfriend has knee problems (dislocating it when he was younger) and I recommended he start working out with me and Jorge, so now he attends one session with me a week for couple’s training. I just attended my company’s annual kickoff party and found that I dropped from a size 10 to a size 6! I haven’t been this size since the beginning of college! My co-​workers tell me all the time that I look leaner and ask me what I’ve been doing — I tell them I have a kick-​ass trainer!

I’m not someone who normally writes a Unilocal Review but Jorge is an incredible Trainer and he deserves it. Before meeting Jorge, the only exercise I ever really did was Cardio. After having trained with him for over a month, I’ve done workouts I would have never tried if it hadn’t been for his guidance. He is great at making you feel comfortable, and he always switching things up to keep exercising fun.
I’m so happy to have met Jorge, and to have him as my trainer. I have a newfound appreciation for working out. I feel more energized, open-​minded, and confident.
Thank You so much Jorge, for pushing me out of my comfort zone and for kicking my butt with every workout we do.

After reading all of these wonderful reviews I really hyped myself up about this guy. I guess that is the trouble with Unilocal ! You never really know until you have your own experience.
To be fair, I never even had the chance to meet this guy. Know why?
We had an appointment today at 12p. I got lost and called him for directions about 5 mins before our appointment. He did not pick up. I then found the place, and found parking /​ran in the door at exactly 5 mins after… 12:05pm I get all panting, and some other guy is there and says Jorge left and had no info on where he was going or if he was coming back.
So I called Jorge a few times and no answer. Then I texted him. I apologized for being late and mentioned that I had called right before to let him know and that I was just lost a bit.
Then I get a text that he can’t talk because he is driving. Ok fair enough.
So I ask should I wait around? Are you coming back today?
I get a long text that he «assumed I wasn’t going to show» and he just «can’t talk while he is driving because it’s unsafe.» But I guess texting a paragraph while you drive is OK.
It was weird and made me feel like I was crazy. I realize being late was my fault, but I called him!!! And seriously??! why wouldn’t he just take my call or tell me to reschedule or if he was just on a lunch or something.
He would not talk to me and still has not even followed up after completely blowing me off and not taking my call
I’m glad he’s great to other people, but today he made me feel like he didn’t care to get my business at all

What can I say about Jorge! He’s such an amazing trainer. I’ve never met someone so knowledgeable and totally committed to making his clients healthy and fit. I have been struggling with weight loss issues for years. I have tried every fad diet and some, from weight watchers to the 21 day sugar detox, anything you can think of? I’ve tried it lol I will say Jorge is just very patient and he explains every exercise. The meal plan he created for me was easy to follow and kept me full.
The first month we spent a lot of time stretching and loosening up my tight muscles. I have been working out for years but never took the time to stretch. Jorge taught me the proper way to stretch and it has been an experience. I started in April and so far I’ve lost close to 15 lbs through healthy eating and exercising with him twice a week. I would have probably lost more if I ate clean all the time.
Another great thing about Jorge is, he teaches you not to deprive yourself. You can still eat clean but have a treat once in awhile. He sends me daily text messages and tips on healthy eating and exercise. Our workouts are tough and I complain the entire time but he is always patient. He is a special kind of trainer, if you’re looking for someone honest and passionate about fitness you’ve come to the right place. The gym is small but always clean and he will give you 100% of his time. So if you’re ready to make a lifestyle change hit up Jorge! you will not be disappointed.

Last November, I decided I wanted to get in shape. My super-​fit friends had planned a weeklong (read: INTENSE) surf-​camp trip in January and I was tagging along, and I knew that unless I hit the gym ASAP, I’d be the weakest, wimpiest one in the water. Though I’ve been semi-​athletic my whole life (volleyball, snowboarding), I had never once set foot in a gym and realized that unless I had help, I’d never make any progress at all in the two short months before the trip.
So, I searched Unilocal for a top-​rated trainer in the Hayward area (where I’d been living at the time) and found Jorge and his stellar reviews. I made an appointment for a consultation and met him a few days later to tour the gym and talk about what I wanted to accomplish. My first impression of Jorge was that he has such a genuine enthusiasm for fitness and – most importantly – helping people make changes in their lives. He exudes a good, positive energy, which was exactly the kind of motivation I needed. I also liked how he emphasized the importance of nutrition and keeping track of your food (I’ve never been disciplined enough to do that before) in order to maintain a healthy balance of carbs/​fats/​protein. He’s also big into proper stretching (you will learn to love the foam roller, lemme tell ya!) and fixing any issues – pain points, old injuries – to prevent further injuries. His style of coaching is through encouragement (not yelling! I’m not down with that) and I could instantly tell that it was going to be a good fit. I started working out with Jorge three days a week and two months later, I left for surf camp feeling fit, strong, and confident. Bonus: My friends noticed a difference, too – they all commented about how fit and lean I looked.
And even though I had accomplished my main goal of making the most out of the surf-​camp trip, I returned home and have continued to train with Jorge three days a week because I actually like working out now (and let me tell you I NEVER thought I’d ever say those words!). I also recently moved to Oakland, but driving to Hayward is worth it to work out with Jorge. Since I started coming to the gym, I’ve lost nearly 25 pounds and am so much stronger now – I’ve gained muscle in places I’ve never had muscles before. Plus, I had some shoulder stiffness and immobility issues, and Jorge helped me with a lot of corrective stretches and exercises, and now I’m pain-​free! So, if you’re thinking about checking it out, just do it – make an appointment to meet with Jorge, you won’t regret it.

So I was living a very unhealthy lifestyle for years and it was starting to affect me physically and mentally. I ate fast food all the time and had a huge addiction to anything that was sweet. I kept telling myself I would go to the gym and it wouldn’t happen. I was lazy and had no motivation whatsoever. I hated to take pictures because of my weight gain and couldn’t stand to see myself in the mirror anymore. Basically I got sick and tired of living this way. I decided I needed to make a change and needed to get one on one help. I found Jorge on Unilocal and saw all of the great reviews plus a recommendation from a friend and decided to reach out to him. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made. We set up a consultation a few days later and the rest is history. We went over my goals and he came up with a fitness plan along with how to change my diet.
I started off at 250 pounds and at only 5’10 it was affecting me. My hamstrings, calves, quad muscles were all in bad shape. My knees were sore from the extra weight I was carrying and I could barely get up a flight of stairs without being completely out of breath. Jorge took time to fix all of these things. He made me realize how important it was to fix and correct these issues and prevent injuries. The first month was a lot of stretching and flexibility workouts which is much more challenging than you may think, with other exercises mixed in. After about 6 weeks so far, I’ve lost 20 pounds, lost some inches, my blood pressure is close to normal again and have much more flexibility than I’ve had in years. Even though I still have a ways to go, Jorge has me going in the right direction. The workouts aren’t easy and he will challenge you to push yourself, but I promise you that you will see results if you put in the work. He constantly checks up on you and that lets you know that he does really care about your health and you as a person. He’s very passionate about what he does and most importantly about YOU!
On top of that the guy is hilarious! You can’t help but to laugh when you get around him. He’s always positive and encouraging and that helps as he is making you feel the burn with these exercises!!! I now actually look forward to going to the gym because of the progress that I’ve made. The gym itself is never crowded so you don’t have to ever worry about being judged in there. If you are willing to work hard, make changes, and dedicate yourself I promise you it will be worth the investment. If I can do this then I promise that YOU can do it! As I’ve learned from Jorge, the best investment you can make is in yourself and your health. He’s very professional, knowledgeable, and skilled. I highly recommend Jorge if you are looking for a personal trainer to help with whatever your needs might be.

I lost 10 lbs in less than a month here. Jorge will show you how to eat the right way and how to workout the right way. His workouts are very effective and will leave you sore! The most sore I’ve ever been. He pushes you to your limits and you really feel the burn with each exercise. Also a big plus, he helped decrease my lower back pain! Jorge shows specific foam rolling exercises to target the knots and aches all over your body. I was only here for a short period of time due to financial issues but Jorge really helped jump start my fitness journey.

I guess I will start by sharing that I have never felt inclined to write a Unilocal review until now. I feel a need to share my wonderful experience of having come across one of the BEST trainers out there and that’s Jorge.
Prior to having him as my trainer I had reached my peak weight at a whopping 179 lbs. Keep in mind I am only 5’4″. I had knee aches, lower backaches, and my energy levels were minimal. This is not the state I wanted to be in on a day-​to-​day basis.
One day as I was looking through my pictures stored in my phone I saw one of myself and I got a hard reality check. I knew as soon as I saw it that I was:
1. Overweight
2. Not healthy
3. Not happy with the way I looked or felt
To top it off I lacked motivation and I was addicted to fast food and sugar.
I was nervous and hesitant to get a trainer but after my first introductory meeting with Jorge that immediately faded away. He greeted me with a big smile, which helped put me at ease. His knowledge about health and fitness reassured me that I was making the right choice in meeting with him.
I started training with Jorge back in March of 2015. After his assessment he made a customized corrective workout for me due to my lack of flexibility, shoulder injury, knee pain, and more. There was a long list. I was not happy to hear that at first because I wanted to start working out right away. However after Jorge explained the importance of correcting what wasn’t right I knew he had a genuine passion to help his clients and prevent injury. This is something that trainers in the past failed to address.
The first 2 weeks were very challenging for me not only physically but also mentally. I felt like my goals were too far fetch but Jorge always remained patient and very encouraging.
But alas in just 1 month I was able to drop 12 pounds, several inches, gain a surplus of energy, and get back to doing the physical activities I enjoyed that I had stopped as a result of being unhealthy and having led a sedentary lifestyle.
Jorge has taught me that anyone can reach their fitness goals if they commit, are disciplined, go the extra stretch during their workouts and eat clean and nourishing foods. «Remember if you cheat you aren’t cheating me, you’re cheating yourself.» When he said this to me I made a choice that I was going to commit to my goals and not quit.
My results motivate me every single day to go the extra mile during my workouts. If you are looking for results and an investment in yourself that is worth so much than Jorge is your go to trainer. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.
In fact the only thing I regret is not having found him sooner. Also the gym is always clean, never crowded, and fully equipped with everything that is needed for my workouts. I LOVE IT!

Jorge has been my trainer for about 3 years now and I wouldn’t have it any other way! He is awesome! I initially wanted to lose a little weight and tone up. Jorge assessed my lifestyle, eating habits, etc and created a plan that fit my lifestyle. I especially love how he checks on me throughout the day which keeps me on track with my nutrition and work outs. I don’t always stretch as he Jorge emphasizes but he is patient with me and always gets me back on track after a break from workouts or a vacation where I stray from healthy nutrition. Each session is different and I love the variety. Jorge is so passionate about what he does. What I like the most is that he does not train for the money… promoting health & fitness and is passion and his positive energy make it known. Jorge is knowledgeable and able to answer questions and make me feel at ease. Seriously, Jorge makes every workout fun and gives lots of encouragement to push yourself. If you want results, you will for sure get them here…

I went looking for a trainer shortly after I gave birth to my second child. I have always had a lean physique and even after I gave birth to my first child I naturally got lean by not doing much. Well the second time around something was very different. The weight didn’t go down at all and I started developing pains in my shoulder, lower back, and knees. Being a mother of two children, having a full time job, and going back to school I couldn’t find anytime to get to a gym. And even the thought of getting a gym membership wasn’t motivating enough as in the past all I ever did was go to the gym to use the cardio equipment. Feeling at a very low point I decided not to give myself any more excuses and find a trainer. As I searched around I came across Jorge. He had a lot of great reviews and was close to my area so I decided to give him a call. Over the phone Jorge was full of energy, answered all my questions, and had tons of information to provide for women when it comes to fitness. I mentioned my busy schedule, my developing pains, and my lack of motivation. He understood what I was going through as he mentioned he has two children of his own and can completely relate to having a tough schedule. We then scheduled a free appointment where he mentioned we would meet, have a look at his gym, and chat to see if he could help me get my life on track and make a lifestyle change.
When I met Jorge I could tell I found someone who was very passionate about helping people. He doesn’t do it for the money, he is very genuine. The gym was clean, tons of equipment, and he let me know it was private which is one thing a lot of his clients appreciate about it. There are no membership fees so you will never have people starring at you while you workout and make you feel uncomfortable. The gym is never overcrowded so there is always equipment available to use. Free fresh towels, water, and you can even connect your phone to the stereo so you can enjoy the music you like while you workout. I was very impressed to this point but when he started talking about his style of training, the anatomy of the body, and how important nutrition is, I was sold!
Jorge let me know the reason my weight hadn’t dropped is because after a certain age your metabolism naturally slows down and when you aren’t active your body starts to hang on to fat. The reason I started to develop pain in certain areas was because my muscles were overactive. Having a baby puts a lot of stress on the body and sometimes a woman’s hips can shift after giving birth which then throws off the alignment of the body. He then mentioned his style of training is customized to fit an individuals lifestyle. I’m not one that can get to the gym three, four, five times a week and was concerned. He let me know how important nutrition is. He said if I could do my best to cook at home or when I eat out to make smart choices I would have amazing results. I remember he said «tons of people workout, but only a few have a physique that most desire. If you ever wonder what they do differently then most people, its the way they eat».
At this time I had finals coming up and I wanted to start training but I had to make sure I passed. Before I told him I’d be back as soon as my finals were over Jorge made me a deal. He said if I bought his customized meal plan and tried my best to make that a priority for the next 30 days I would have amazing results. If I didn’t have any changes within those 30 days, he would give me a full refund. Why not I said so he taught me how to figure out my daily macronutrients (carbs, protein, fats, & fiber) gave me a list of foods, and said watch what happens. I don’t want to make this post longer than it already is but I must say WOW!!! In 30 days I did no cardio, no weight training, no yoga nothing! All I did was cook my food and tried my best to hit my daily macronutrients. To this day I still can’t believe the changes that happened to my body by just eating differently. My stomach went down instantly. I lost fat around my arms and legs. I had more energy, I felt more alive, and I could focus way better! I talked to Jorge during those 30 days. He was always there for advice, motivation, and helpful tips. Jorge is one of the best investments you can ever make for yourself. The knowledge he provides is amazing and everything you learn you can teach to your loved ones which for me it is such a blessing as I want my children to grow up with a healthy foundation. Jorge is the best! Check him out!

Jorge is the best Trainer I have seen in a long time, and trust me I have met a lot of trainers all over the US. If You are looking to be fit and ripped, don’t look any further, JORGE IS THE MAN. I would recommend Jorge to all.
So I am new to the area, moved here for work, and did not have much to do in the evenings. I always wanted to train, but never was regular at it, I have wasted a lot of money paying for gym memberships and on supplements. I always wanted to get a personal trainer for myself, with the thought that it will help me be regular at the gym. I was never comfortable paying trainer at the big gyms as I have always seen them training other people with the least interest and basically just to make money, may be it is helpful to the people, but I was never comfortable doing that.
So I asked a friend and he advised me to look up someone at Unilocal,Jorge was the first one to show up and I looked into a few reviews and gave him a call. After we spoke I was pretty confident that this guy knows what he is doing, I was sold on the phone itself, but he wanted me to meet him first before we went any further.
After meeting him, I can tell you I was very impressed with his energy, his knowledge, and I felt he understands what I want to achieve and he will motivate me to get there.
The big part I was sold on was that he would help me make the right choice for the nutrition plan, the food I need to eat, as I had the most trouble to have that in place.
He is a very considerate guy, he will work with you to help the best he can to achieve your goals.
He focuses a lot on Stretching, and believe it or not, every body needs to be in a position to start the training, and the way to get there is «STRETCHING». Jorge understands your body and the level of stress each muscle is at, and then he starts the work on it. No one wants injuries while training, Jorge works with a motto which is to keep his clients away from them, He has a record, none of his clients have had any injuries while training with him, this is a big achievement.
Jorge has good values, good work ethics and I can assure you this your money will be well spent. He works with you on daily basis even if you have a day off, he will check on you, and always will keep you motivated, as training is not just the time spent in the gym, it is time outside too, he will keep a track of what u eat, he will have you home work drills, and a lot more. I can write more about how much impressed I am with him, but don’t want to make this longer than this, Again, if you want a good trainer who can change the way you look at your body and achieve your goals, Check him out, you will not be disappointed. Will end with a quote he always says, «NO PAIN, NO GAIN»

I sought out Jorge after having a bad experience with another trainer. While training with the previous trainer I started to experience pain to my lower back and knees every time I would hit they gym.
I decided to branch out and give Jorge a shot.
After my very first session I was convinced Jorge knew exactly what he was doing. Turns out my previous trainer had not shown me how to stretch properly before a workout and on a daily basis for that matter. Jorge introduced me to a foam roller and I’ve never looked back!
The pain I was experiencing to my lower back and knees was a result of not properly stretching and incorrect form when lifting (another thing my previous trainer obviously did not recognize).
Jorge taught me his foam rolling techniques for stretching and corrected my form. He taught me the proper lifting techniques to ensure that my workouts are as effective as possible.
Since working with Jorge the back and knee pain that was taking a toll on me have vanished. I am so grateful to have found Jorge and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a professional, highly skilled and knowledgeable personal trainer in the East Bay.

I found Jorge on Unilocal about 4 months ago now. I have a naturally thin frame, but don’t think that stopped people from commenting on my weight and body! I was sick and tired of people inquiring as to if I ate enough and hearing that I was «too skinny»! Yes, thin people have feelings too! There were several things that I wanted to work on when I first came to Jorge. It was very difficult to for me to gain weight, for one, and I wanted to gain muscle definition and lose some stubborn belly fat!
Looking at my pictures four months later I have to say I am very proud of where my body is at this point and I am excited to remain on this journey to a fit life! I highly recommend Jorge as a personal trainer to anyone with similar goals to mine as well as those with goals to lose weight or just get in the best shape of your life. Jorge is the best at what he does and he takes the time to listen to each individual client and their goals and help them create a road map to success, From the food to the foam roller, Jorge is the man to whip you into the best shape of your life!
I would also like to mention that when I first started training with Jorge I had issues with a bad shoulder, my hamstrings and hips. Jorge has helped me work through these issues while still moving towards my goals in the process! Jorge’s experience with corrective exercise is priceless!
Again, I high recommend Jorge Rodriguez as a personal trainer, he is without a doubt the best the bay area has to offer!

Before I trained with Jorge. I was obese, pre diabetic, depressed, achy body, and I was only in my 20’s! I tried other working with other trainers but I was never satisfied. So I tried to workout independently. My weight would yo-​yo and I never got any significant results. I was discouraged. Then, when I first met Jorge, he was warm hearted and a ass kicking coach at the same time. He is always encouraging and knows how to drive me to push another set. After training for about a year, my lifestyle has changed dramatically! My body has never looked so good. I lost over 40lbs and 10% body fat. Happy to say I am not pre-​diabetic anymore! Train with Jorge, he is worth your time and money. His prices are wayyy cheaper than other basic trainers.

I’ve been training with Jorge for almost a year and a half. During that time frame, I’ve lost 75 lbs of fat, gained 25 lbs of muscle, stopped wearing a knee brace as I no longer have extreme pain when I walk, and have seen my overall strength and flexibility skyrocket! He’s not a «normal» trainer. He genuinely cares. When your hour is done, he’s NOT! I get phone calls and texts from him checking in on how I feel, touching base on my nutrition (which I still need to work on, truthfully), and overall, encouraging me and making sure I have all the tools I need to succeed at all times. He’s not a trainer, he’s a coach! His knowledge is unparalleled (and he has the certs to prove it) and pays more attention to detail than you realize. His workouts are custom tailored to your abilities to make sure you reach your goals safely and on time. I, who hates working out, absolutely love working out with him!

Been training with Jorge for about 2 months now. I can tell you with in the first 2 weeks of training my long term knee and back pain was gone. He has more Certifications than most trainers I researched. Cheaper than what I was paying at 24. He really knows his stuff from the importance of nutrition, cardio, stretching, strength, and much more. He understands that training is more than just that hour session. It’s a lifestyle change and he helps with your healthy transition. The most complete trainer on here guaranteed. Oh yea did I forget to mention he graduated a former marine so he know how to safety push you to your limits and beyond the right way. You would be crazy to not give this dude the minimum of a phone call. Changed my life. 10 stars!

Jorge is one of the most skilled and intelligent trainers I’ve trained with. I have been training for a year and a half now. Compared to past trainers he is the first to see everything I was doing wrong (form, posture, workouts in general) he spotted my weak points and fixed them so I could properly train free of pain and get RESULTS FASTER! My muscle mass increased while losing fat, I got my flexibility back (former injured dancer) I also found a nutritional program that works exactly with my body type and lifestyle. I’ve never been happier, I have so much more energy and life in me. Highly recommended great prices as well! Beats any commercial gym out there!

I resisted the idea of paying for a trainer for a long time because I felt I could figure it out for myself. I was going to the gym on a regular basis but not really getting any significant results. So much for «figuring it out for myself».
After hearing about Jorge from a friend, I had a free session with him which was really eye opening. As tough as it was to get through that first workout, I was really able to appreciate how effective it is to have someone checking your form and providing valuable, personal guidance. I’ve been training with Jorge for around 8 months and I’m glad that I got started. I’m stronger, trimmer and more flexible.
I also really enjoy that Jorge stays engaged with his clients; I have a lot of weight to lose and even after our session is over for the day, we’re still talking about nutrition, physical activity outside the sessions and stress management. Jorge is also VERY positive… I’ve switched to morning workouts which are hellish for a night owl like me, but he’s always smiling and upbeat no matter how much I curse him out for making me do mountain climbers. Thanks, coach!