Peak Performance Personal Training

I was in Phoenix visiting for a period of time while I received cancer treatments and decided that I wanted to get into better shape. As a friend pointed out to me, round IS a shape (!) — but I wanted to get healthier as I had lost a lot of weight when I radically changed my diet and needed to start getting toned. My wife found Peak Performance through reviews on Unilocal,and I figured I would give it a shot.
When I first met Dan he walked through my health history, current issues, and goals. I was immediately struck by his attention to detail and knowledge of physiology — impressive to say the least. While I had come to Dan to get in «better shape», as it turned out Dan was the answer to some other issues I was having. The first is that a CT scan related to my cancer diagnosis had showed severe degeneration in my right hip. I of course thought I would deal with that «later». The second is that I have had significant issues for 15 – 20 years with my right shoulder that have been exacerbated by a lot of cross country driving/​travel related to seeking health treatments. I was simply resigned to not doing certain things due to the shoulder and to living with the pain. Lo and behold, Dan is not just a «trainer» — he is a highly trained professional who uses trigger point therapy to work the soft tissue issues that we all have at some level, and in my case it has been a miracle. Dan understands exactly how the body works, the mechanics of the muscles and ligaments, and how to safely and effectively build strength, stamina, and core health. While providing a superior functional training exercise program, he also spends time educating you about your body and uses trigger point therapy to deal with any significant physical issues.
I cannot more highly recommend Dan. My wife and I began working with Dan in early 2015, and have spent about 6 months in total in Phoenix during the year. I’ve worked with Dan most of the time we are here (and he generously helped me with a program for me to work while at home). I am getting more toned all the time from his functional training, and my hip and shoulder issues continue to get better and better. He has way exceeded all our expectations. And to top it all off, Dan is just a great person — easy to work with, caring, intelligent and has a great sense of humor (hmmm…sounds like a personal ad. lol).
The short version of this review: I cannot recommend Dan highly enough. If you have any physical issue or pain, or you simply want effective, powerful personal training, Dan is your man!

Dan is great, my daughter and I have been training with Dan over a year. I have back and knee issues that flare up sometimes, he is very helpful with trigger point therapy and careful with my training. We are very pleased with our training and will recommend his gym to anyone. We feel very comfortable going there.

Ann Barnard saved my life and my self esteem. Through education, encouragement and compassion, Ann helped me change my life. For the first time in my 38 years I feel strong! I can climb stairs without huffing and puffing, I can play with my daughter willingly and happily and I actually WANT to exercise. Training with Ann was worth EVERY penny!

Over the years I have tried everything from acupuncture, normal exercise and massage to try and ease my neck, shoulder and back pain. I also recently cracked my tailbone and after healing, thought I would never be able to get into a normal, successful work out routine again. I was in constant pain and thought I would never feel «normal» again. After reading many reviews on Peak and Dan, I decided to try the group sessions with him. My first session was also a consultation to figure out which stretches, exercises I could do comfortably. Let me add I was hesitant about doing a «group» workout feeling I would not get the attention and direction needed here– NOT the case! Dan really listened to my concerns and created the perfect balance of stretching/​workout routine for me. Although I have only done 4 sessions I have seen great results. Dan truly listens and knows what each individual needs to strengthen and minimize pain. I am now back on a regular workout schedule and have really utilized all of his advice and training thus far. I can’t wait for my next session to see what new I can learn and know I will feel that much better and stronger! I highly recommend Dan and Peak Performance Training for people with injuries or anyone wanting a high quality, no BS trainer. Thanks Dan!

I have worked out with Dan S in the past and he is incredibly knowledgeable to say the least. He is able to push in a way that helps you move thru blocks while also being patient in a way that is both wise and intuitive at the same time. He has started doing trigger point therapy and has really helped me to release areas in my body that were blocked up, and painful. His assistance in these areas after I had residue pain and discomfort from a car accident years ago, have been tremendously valuable. highly recommended! Jim V

Dan is a class act. He’s helping me rehab the rotator cuff injury I sustained at orange theory fitness. My shoulder feels infinitely better after just two weeks of trigger point therapy. Seriously, I am functional again. Every workout is different, effective, and he is sociable, kind and a total professional. Did I mention I just broke through a major plateau with his help too? If you’re injured (or even if not), Dan’s the trainer you’re looking for. He’s worth every penny and more.

I started training here with Tony back in October 2011. I had tried out a couple personal trainers before him but they weren’t the right fit for me. Tony is amazing, knowledgeable, professional and just an all-​around fun great guy! He will help you with your goals and adapt the workouts to your level of fitness no matter what shape you are currently in. Since I am a very social person, I signed up to do the group sessions. The people I have met are all very nice and Tony is able to mold the class to fit everyone’s fitness level. He even works with your nutrition and gives you suggested meal plans. I can’t recommend him enough. Even my friends have noticed the change in my physique which I owe solely to him. Sadly I will be moving to LA soon and I am extremely worried I will not be able to find another trainer as qualified and awesome as Tony.

I have been training here for a little over 6 months and I could not be happier with my experience. I will be needing to add something other than just this training but to keep myself active and feeling better Tony has been an amazing help. I have had personal training through LA Fitness and the level of service compared to the price I paid was no comparison to the training I have received at Peak Performance. Everyone is so nice and I always have a good time when I go. I am not one who enjoys working out, but I actually look forward to my training sessions at Peak Performance. If you are looking for an amazing experience and need to get in shape, check this place out. You will not regret it.

What a great experience! To begin, I am no stranger to exercise or working out, but gaining muscle in my arms was not something that I ever thought would happen. This is where trainer Dan steps in! After 4 weeks (45 min, 2x a week) I have built genuine muscle in my arms. No kidding I have some of the scrawniest arms ever… but now there’s a lil muscle on my chicken wings! My abs and legs have gained definition and strength as well. Each visit was a different work out of strength training, toning and sculpting various muscle groups. Attention is paid to balance and core in a lot of the exercises. We used free weights, resistance bands, medicine balls… You name it, we worked with it! Dan keeps you moving at a nice pace, with water or stretch breaks whenever needed. He makes sure you are doing each move properly so as to get the most out of each movement while not injuring yourself. Another bonus, if something hurts or you’re having clicking or popping in a joint or muscle, Dan knows a move/​stretch that will help. It was honestly a fantastic experience that was tailored to the individual.
My bf has a hard time keeping his hands off me even more than before. Thanks Dan! ;)

In February of 2010, I hurt my shoulder. It was terrible. I was in constant pain, saw many many Drs and physical therapists, and kind of gave up on ever having a normal arm ever again. In October of 2010, I started going to Dan on my husband’s recommendation.
Wow. I went from not being able to sleep without pain, to being somewhat normal, to actually getting in shape, to becoming comfortable with going to the gym, to going to yoga within a year.
Now I look fantastic. My arms have definition. My abs are solid (mostly). I have workout routines, and I honestly enjoy getting exercise!
The people at Peak Performance truly know the human body. They’re very sweet, and I’ve always felt comfortable meeting with them. Their studio is small and comfortable. There’s no upselling or pressure to buy crazy vitamins or protein whatnot. Peak Performance is simply smart trainers, great attitudes, and results.

Not only have I had other personal trainers in the past, I am also a seasoned chiropractor and certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). So when I was searching for a new trainer, I wanted someone who new even more than I did. That’s when I got introduced to Dan Siegal at Peak Performance in August of 2008. It’s functional training at it’s finest. Body weight, balance, bands, kettlebells, etc… they use functional movement to produce strength that I never thought was possible for myself. They have showed that you could be in the best shape of your life at any age.

Everyone in life has ambitions. I always wanted to be in tip-​top shape; i just never thought it was possible. Until I moved to Phoenix. Until I met Austin and began to work with him. (I’m still a work in progress…)
I’ve never lifted weights before. But, now I can’t hammer it home loud enough for women: weight training will change your body — for the better! Austin, my trainer, showed me that… the proof is easy to see when you stand before the mirror and see muscle definition, when you feel better about your body, when you walk with more confidence, and when your clothes start to fit differently.
Not that I was ever overweight. I was just carrying around a little extra insulation. And let’s face it, you don’t really need that in Phoenix.
So, I started training with Austin in Feb of 2007 and I haven’t stopped. At Peak Performance, he challenges me. He devises the workouts and is happy to explain technique, the body’s response, health, nutrition, the in’s and out’s of setting up different routines, the importance of stability, how to strength train, how to balance cardio with yoga… I can’t even begin to explain how much I’ve learned. Nor did I ever believe I’d love working out with a trainer like I do. He knows his stuff and he seems to truly care about his clients. He likes to understand what motivates you so he can work with your best qualities. Even better, he wants you to learn, so that you can workout on your own and continue to see results.
For me, I’m an ex-​athlete (will always be an athlete at heart) and he knows this. That’s why he likes to mix up the routine and throw in some stability things, to improve my balance and let me escalate to more challenging workouts that top-​notch athletes do to stay fit and on top of their game. I love it!
The gym itself offers a full range of equipment — plenty to go through an hour’s workout and «feel the burn.» There’s enough that you’ll never have to do the same ol’ routine twice, if you didn’t want to. But, you’re not there on your own. That’s what’s so great. You’re there with a trainer who knows the equipment, knows your goals, knows what motivates you, knows how to craft a routine that’ll help you make progress (whether it’s to burn fat, gain strength, work towards something realistic).
I really like this gym. The location is in the LGO area — kind of easy to miss, if you don’t know what you’re looking for, but there’s a small marquee that says «Peak Performance Personal Training» before the entrance on the West side of 40^th street JUST PASSED Campbell.
Why not give it a try? If you do, make an appointment with Austin. You won’t be disappointed.

When I moved to Scottsdale in October of ’07, I toyed with the idea of doing some personal training. I had just gotten certified at my old gym in Madison, WI — the Monkey Bar Gymnasium — as a ‘Natural Trainer’, so I set out looking for a place where I might fit in.
After talking to all the major gyms, as well as a handful of smaller ones, the guys at Peak Performance Personal Training were the ONLY guys I felt comfortable working with. They — Tony and Dan — work out of a smallish studio /​gym in Arcadia, and to make a long story short — they’re awesome. They’re real, they’re fun, and they’ll make sure that you accomplish any goal you set out to.
The studio is comfy, the music doesn’t get beamed in on a satellite, and there’s a park across the street that they like to use for workouts. They’ll work around your schedule, and they’ll help you look and feel great. I still plan on working with them in the future, but I’m a little too busy to do so at the moment… however I’m not too busy to recommend them — and I recommend them highly.