Carlen Don Personal Training

I trained with Carlen twice while abroad and if I lived in the greater Los Angeles area, I would definitely continue using her personal training services. As a former college basketball player, she pushed me to my limits even without a fancy gym. She is an expert at what she is doing and is a great resource for both those trainee’s that are experienced and that are a novice.

I have been working out with Carlen for a couple months now and can already feel (and see) a difference. First couple sessions she made sure to assess my current level, and after having some conversations with her about my past workout experience and current goals she develops each workout to ensure it is the right amount of difficult, to ensure I am pushing my limits without hurting myself.
There are core exercises that we run through, but we never run the same workout twice, keeps my body and I guessing what kind of movements are going to be incorporated. The workouts are probably different for everyone, but we always have a stretch, warm up, strength training, and then complete workout followed by a cool down abs workout and post game stretch. Sounds like a lot — but she makes sure it is efficient and effective. I never leave a session wanting more (until its time for the next one) and get a GREAT workout in the hour we are working. Sweating, muscles burning, happy and energized — everything I am looking for.
Besides the great workouts, Carlen is super down to Earth, cool, and easy to talk to, which for me makes everything that much better. She is sure to correct my movements, offers great advice and is always there for some much needed inspiration during the workout. I am consistently going back for a reason and look forward to learning new exercises from her.
If you are experienced, or looking to get started — Carlen is an amazing resource.

Carlen is amazing!!! It’s been a while since I’ve done more than power walks and I was pretty nervous to get started but she was great!
She asked what I wanted to work on and then told me the game plan.
Each week is something different and fun! I never would have thought an hour could go by so quickly and me enjoy it this much!
We do a warmup, smaller workout set, main workout, abs and cool down. It mixes it up and makes the time fly! I love it and the next day when I’m sore, it feels great!
So happy I found her and can’t wait for the continued change! My boyfriend just complimented my arms and it’s thanks to Carlen!!!

I have been training with Carlen for two months now. My strength and flexibility has dramatically improved during this time. When we started, she carefully considered my fitness level and injury history. She made sure to ease me into the workouts, using only my body weight to start.
Workouts are divided into four parts. A warm-​up set, strength training, primary circuit workout, and abs. By the end of the hour I’m utterly exhausted (and it’s amazing). I’m regaining athleticism I seemingly lost after sitting at a desk for years. I highly recommend Carlen to anyone looking to improve their overall fitness.