Sophia Dalton

I wish I could give Sophia ten stars. Alas, five will have to do. I started working out with Sophia in July 2015 feeling like I was in a workout rut: I ran a lot (longer flat distances) but struggled to include strength, speed and hills into my plan. From day one with Sophia, all of that started to change. She listened to my views on my current workout plan and my feelings about my body and, without hesitation, knew immediately how to build from there.
Sophia has unbelievably exceeded my expectations. She unleashed the #beastmode and taught me to believe in myself. It turned out that my rut was deeper than workouts — it was a personal rut that she helped me overcome and completely eliminate. Her confidence in my abilities has worn off on me and has influenced not just my attitude in the gym but in life. Her encouragement has allowed me to do things in the gym I didn’t know were possible — whether it’s more reps or longer planks — I have amazed myself. I now feel like the athlete I always wished I could be and, in fact, always was, if I would have just allowed myself to believe it.
Her support is unmatched: whatever your goals are, she will provide workouts or food advice or ways to improve and will guide you 100%. There are no silly questions and she is very open when it comes to talking about her perspectives and experiences with fitness and with life. She always checks in to see how things are going which I very much appreciate since life changes don’t just happen in a few hours at the gym. I was just looking for a trainer and got a mentor, life coach and friend as well. (True story: She even took an Über to Malibu when her car brokedown to come watch me run a half marathon.)
Working with Sophia has truly changed my views on myself and my life for the better and I will forever be indebted to her. There are not enough /​not the right words to describe what she has meant /​continues to mean to me.
You will not regret working out with Sophia. Trust her and let her help you achieve whatever you are looking to achieve.

I’ve always found personal trainers daunting but Sophia definitely put me at ease the moment I met her. She is warm, funny and super genuine. She’s easy to get along with and is super motivating! She actually makes me look forward to going to the gym! (At 6AM!!! And I’m a college student!!)
Don’t get me wrong, she doesn’t go easy on you… She trains HARD but your body will get used to it and thank you for it later! I feel good just walking out of one session with her. She also gives you a specific meal plan to tackle your problem areas and you can keep in touch with her via text about your diet etc. (Convenience at its best!)
I’ve been training with Sophia for almost a year now because I’m so comfortable with her and she just knows exactly what I want. I’m at my ideal weight and never looked better.
SHE IS THE BEST OF THE BEST.
THANKS SOPHIA!!!

I trained with Sophia for 6 months to get me wedding ready. She is AMAZING and I am picky when it comes to trainers. :) First off, I was in pretty good shape to start with — worked out 5 days a week doing spinning, hot yoga, running and some lifting but I am 40 and was having a hard time getting tone — specifically the wedding arms I wanted.
Sophia has a warm, caring attitude and creates workouts that are specific to your body type and goals. She sent me motivational texts that kept me on track and pushed me hard during our workouts. And she was calm and encouraging when training got hard and I was over eating «clean» all the time.
I lost 8 lbs (and I started at 110) so this the hardest weight to lose. I felt amazing on my wedding day and a month later I have maintained my weight because I built up the lean muscle mass… while easing up on my diet.
Sophia is amazing at what she does and I would recommend her to anyone! :)

This review is wayyyyyy overdue but better late than never! I trained with Sophia about two years ago for almost a year or so. I signed up with her after feeling really desperate about getting back in shape following having two children. This was one of the best choices I have ever made. LOVED Sophia’s bubbly but not over the top personality. LOVED the fact that she pushed me sooo hard yet was so caring and understanding. She genuinely cares for people and is motivating and AMAZING.

By Far Sophia is one of the most exceptional trainers in the field today. She’s focused & driven on her client’s goals, she also focuses on maintaining a safe & environment around her clients for a functional workout & making sure her clients maintain form to avoid injury.

I love Sophia! I have been coming to her for over a year now and she is the best trainer for me. I love her upbeat personality and she kicks my butt and somehow makes it fun. I originally signed up with her to help me lose weight for my wedding, but decided to keep seeing her afterward because I like the way my body is transforming. My husband is seeing her now too!

Not only is Sophia a person of remarkable integrity, generosity and thoughtfulness, she is an EXCEPTIONAL trainer! I have worked with several trainers in the past. Sophia excels in providing clients with positive support. Her persistently upbeat mood and seemingly boundless energy are inspirational and really help to maintain client motivation and commitment. I love working out with her — my abs get an amazing dual workout: 1) from the exercise routine she skillfully crafts, & 2) from all the laughter (Sophia is really funny!).
I started working out with Sophia when I learned I was pregnant. I was interested in working out in a safe and effective way throughout my pregnancy. Sophia’s professional training and experience in working with diverse clients, including pregnant women, immediately appealed to me. She tailored the workouts to accommodate the different stages of pregnancy so as to ensure safety first. I was able to stay fit (& trim!) for the entire 9mos and I felt great!
What makes Sophia distinctive, and what makes her stand out among peers, is that she provides a wonderful and remarkable combination of both physical training and motivational/​emotional support. These features combined ensure success: a feeling of pride, accomplishment and true joy.
Sophia is supportive, motivational, radiant. Working with her is a privilege!

Sophia’s classes are the best! My good friend began working with her and encouraged me to try her out. I began attending her BodyShox classes and lost about an inch everywhere in about a month. She’s personable, tough and best of all, really encouraging. She knows exactly how to challenge you and sometimes felt like a «workout psychic» where she’d work on areas I was JUST thinking about.
I stopped attending her sessions because of my hectic work schedule and moved to another part of town. But I definitely would recommend her!
Thanks Sophia!

BEST personal trainer EVER!!! I picked Sophia because I saw the impressive pictures either on Unilocal and her web page. She knew exactly what I wanted and push me to achieve my goal. I really enjoyed the time that I trained with her, it were fun, and exciting. Due to the time limit, she customize a meal plan for me and the result turned out great! She always text or email me to track if I was doing great. It’s kinda hard for me to say how amazing Sophia is, you can also know her from others’ posts. So all I want to say is — - you will never regret to choose her as your personal trainer!!!

I only worked with a couple trainers in the past. I didn’t stick with it. I trained with Sophia and through her passion and dedication I learned I could achieve the results I had always wanted. It was a lot of work and dedication, but Sophia made it fun and kept me energized throughout the work out. I had to come on here and say thank you for helping me get in the best shape of my life! Your an amazing trainer!

Sophia is really as good as it gets. She is not only a great trainer, but she is also a great person! Shortly after starting to work out with her (which were some of the hardest workouts I’ve ever put my body through — in a good way), I found out that I was expecting. Being a mom herself, as well as an athlete, Sophia knows a lot about prenatal workouts too so you can be confident that you won’t hurt yourself or your baby. I expect several months from now she will be whipping me into serious shape with her postnatal workouts and helping me lose any baby weight. She is very encouraging, pushes you hard, but also knows when to make you dial it back. She obviously loves what she does and it shows!

Sophia is an elite trainer. I’ve trained with several trainers in my life and I’d consider her the best. She is not militant but with her cute, bubbly personality somehow got me to go harder than I thought I could with results I could see immediately. I can’t say enough about her and her style of training. call her! She will get you there.

I train my clients out of The Gym LA and Sophia is the busiest and head independent trainer there. She is an athlete, fitness competitor and a highly experience veteran trainer. Her clients all see great results. She puts get clients to work but makes it fun and engaging!

This woman changed my life. She is incredibly good at what she does and caters to each client individually. She’s made me actually want to work out for the first time in my life, and inspired me to take care of myself. Thanks Sophia!

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sophia for the past 2 months. I’ve always been small, but not in shape. I was «skinny fat», which means that I pretty much ate whatever I wanted, but had a flabby belly and really no shape to my body at all. I remember one time in high school, my teacher told me I looked malnourished –_​_​_​-​. Haha so working with Sophia, my goal wasn’t to lose weight. It was to become healthy.
I am currently a college student, and I felt like I really had no time for myself. All the stress that came with school was really wearing me out. I remember always feeling tired no matter what, not really having the energy for anything at all. It was really affecting my mental health. I was in a really bad place — physically and emotionally. I knew that I needed a change in my life, so I decided to email Sophia after reading all of her Unilocal reviews! Haha
All of her workouts usually had me waking up at 6 am and coming in at 7 am… and I know that sounds crazy because yes, I was tired all the time, but working out with her in the mornings before school had me active, alert, and awake throughout the entire day. Suddenly, my life was becoming positive again. Everything, especially school, didn’t stress me out so much anymore — in fact, I was getting better grades in school.
Even though my goal wasn’t to lose weight, people started to notice a change in my face and body. I myself even noticed before getting into the shower one day that my butt had grown and become more rounded, I was so happy that I giggled throughout my shower. I’ve been trying to fight the flat ABD (Asian Booty Disease). Never in my life had I have strong, toned arms, toned legs, and a round butt. I’m so happy.
Sophia really is amazing, and I’m sad that my sessions with her have ended. I’m going to try to save up more money so that I can work with her again right before summer starts. Yes — she’s THAT great :) Oh, and she also sends you meal plans so you can start feeding your body the nutritious foods that it deserves. Thank you for everything, Sophia. (:

I’ve been training with Sophia for about seven months now and she is truly amazing!
I had binge eating issues in the past and really wanted to shed the extra pounds from the damage I’ve done. I’ve tried everything from fad diets to endless amounts of cardio but wasn’t seeing results. Although I was eating a lot less and exercising more, I was still gaining the weight back easily after I ate normal again. I was getting frustrated :(.
However, within the first four months into training with Sophia and incorporating a nutritious diet, I went down from 22.8% body fat to 18% and had lost inches on just about every part of my body. In addition, I finally got my metabolism to pick up again! Besides gaining muscle tone, the only other thing I’ve gained since is a bum. FYI I’m asian so being born with a big bum is a true rarity for our kind! Hahaha. Just saying. Those squats and lunges she makes you do really pay off! ;)
As a trainer, Sophia incorporates a variety of exercises from plyometrics/​strength training to weight training and cardio. What I like is that she always keeps me guessing each workout since each time, she’ll change up the routine, which is good to prevent from plateauing in my opinion. She also keeps track of your progress and keeps you in check every now and then through text message. She really cares that you reach your goals! Just a fair warning though, her workouts are crazy intense! I’m almost always shedding tears during my workout sessions with her haha. Despite the pain and tears though (all worth it in the end of course ;)), I finish the workout session feeling uplifted. Her bubbly spirit and sweet personality will rub off on you!
If you really want to see results, Sophia’s the trainer to call. She’s a true badass! I highly recommend her!

I could probably write a two page review on Sophia! She is awesome! I actually found her on Unilocal,and called her based on all these awesome reviews. Well, they are well deserved!!! I really think that all personal trainers should have her passion and love of fitness! She is so encouraging and genuinely wants you to succeed! So so happy I have met her! She is not only a GREAT trainer, but a wonderful and sincere person!

Just updating to show you that Sophia Ruiz is the trainer you will ever need! Don’t take only my word. I’ll show you my results in just the first four weeks! I lost almost 7 inches everywhere [with 3 inches just in my middle waist!] and down 1.5% in body fat [23% to 21.5%]!!

Sophia is amazing! If you are thinking about getting a personal trainer, I highly recommend her. I am getting married in July and was looking for a way to look my best on my big day. I’ve never had a personal trainer before but after reading her reviews on Unilocal,I decided to try it out.
At first, I was a little hesitant about the cost of personal training but I am so glad that I did it… it’s been worth every penny. In my first two weeks, I lost 6 lbs and 3% body fat! I’ve now been working with Sophia for a 1.5 months and I’ve already lost at least an inch in every area of my body (waist, hips, thighs, calves, arms, chest/​back)! I was never able to get these changes to my body on my own — I was doing spin classes, bar method, yoga but never saw the results that I am seeing working with Sophia. I was also shocked at how fast I saw the results.
I’ve been doing a combination of her BodyShox Bootcamp and 1-​on-​1 sessions. I love that every workout is a surprise and I never get bored. I leave every workout feeling challenged and energized! She really knows how to get results and pushes me to perform exercises that I thought I could never do. She is also extremely professional (always on time), fun, caring and motivating. Her upbeat and positive attitude is infectious and great to be around.
Not only are her workouts amazing, she also does a great job at tracking my progress. She weighs, measures and times my mile run to keep me on track. It’s great to see my results in a chart. She also provides me with nutrition/​diet advice and constantly checks in to make sure that I am eating well. She’s also provided me with workouts to do when I travel for work or for areas that I really want to target.
I can’t wait to feel and look my best at my wedding! I’ll have Sophia to thank for that!
So, what are you waiting for… contact her and start getting results!!!

I absolutely love Sophia! She is an amazing personal trainer!
Every single workout she kicks my butt! I love how each session we do something different. She really knows how to maximize your training. I have had other trainers where I didn’t see results, not the case with Sophia! I have so far gone from a size 12 to a 6 and my metabolism is so strong now! I feel like I can eat anything without worrying (not that I do, Sophia).
Sophia has expanded the possibilities of what I think is possible. 2 months into training I was already at what before was my dream shape. Now I am not satisfied and know I can do better than that. I am in the best shape of my life thanks to Sophia and its all happened while I have been super busy in grad school, still working, and getting divorced. I get so many comments from friends and co-​workers about how amazing I look. Not to mention, now I have guys constantly checking me out and asking me on dates.
Thank you Sophia!!! I love you.