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This was my first experience with a trainer. I have been wanting to work with a trainer but have been really apprehensive about the experience. John could not have been better. He is smart, encouraging, engaging, and really focuses on technique. I had never really paid much mind to really good form, but once John made sure I was doing a plank correctly or stretch or lunge or what have you, I could immediately tell the difference. Whenever I would get slack and he pointed it out, I could feel the muscle (s) that I should be (or wanted to be) working on engage. Now when I am at the gym, I see people working with personal trainers there and notice when someone is not in the best form on an exercise and see the trainer do nothing but look around or even just type on their phones!
John is smart and has a respect for the body that is passed along to you. He is all about over all health and betterment of your body and in turn mind. It wasn’t some «boot-​camp» where you have someone yell at you to run with your knees up. He learns what your goals are and builds a personal plan based on that. It is encouragement and training for the long term.
I was glad that I started training with John. He put my trepidation to ease and really made me realize that I was with someone who knew what they were doing and most importantly, who cared about results and going things the correct and safe way.
He has such a diverse knowledge base and creativity, I feel he will be great for anyone’s goals. If you are starting out and need a couple things to work on, he has that. If you are looking for bulk up, he can get you on a plan. If you are looking to just maintain an overall healthy body, he can get you on track. He is one hundred percent someone to check out.

I can definitely recommend John! I actually made a Unilocal account just to write this review, because of how much appreciate his professional manner and positive attitude. He taught me so many different workouts and even offered to write them down and take notes for me so I could do them on my own! He is extremely knowledgeable about the body and was really focused on developing my endurance/​strength to improve my overall HEALTH and not just the «looks» that a lot of us are usually focused on. He is great at motivating just at the point where you think you can’t keep going… Anyways, if you’re looking for a trainer, John is a fantastic one!

Less than one year ago I was overweight and unhappy wondering where all my ambition had gone. Then I found John. Now I’m 30 pounds lighter, building lean muscle, with the focus and strength to attack every day head on. John is not just an amazing trainer who will constantly challenge you and completely transform your body, he is a person who can offer inspiration and encouragement like no other. A true rarity in the oversaturated trainer market in LA, this man has the type of compassion, personality and knowledge that are often lacking in this profession. If you want to become your true self and find out just how strong you really are, you need to call John. He’ll open your eyes to the possibilities and make you a believer. This is the real deal.

I have been doing strength training with John twice a week since January — it’s now March — and already I’ve noticed a huge difference in how I feel and look. I look forward to every session, and I swear the benefits are not just physical. It makes me feel better about myself to commit and take the time. If you work with John, you will also see results! He’s awesome. He really focuses on corrective exercises, which is great for me because I’m a writer who sits in front of a keyboard all day. I feel so much stronger in my core since I started — and also much more aware of my posture. He explains everything we do in a great way and makes an effort to change the exercises up each week, so I never get bored. Plus, he’s challenging me way more than I would challenge myself if I were just working out on my own. Money well spent!

John is a top-​notch trainer. Knowledgable and was able to motivate me to work, which is saying a lot. If I was still living in L.A. he would remain my choice for a trainer.

John is an excellent trainer; always in good mood and makes the workout hard but enjoyable. He is always on time and has figured out a good routine for the session. John pushes but gently. I recommend him highly. He knows the human body and how to strengthen each part! He is a good as it gets!

John is amazing! I’ve had several trainers in my life and john is the first one I feel really connects with me and builds work outs around my personality and goals! If you’re looking for a trainer this is the guy. He’s not an in your face kind of guy but he helps you cross the goal line.

I’ve been training with John for two years and have seen amazing results. He is as professional as it gets and is much more qualified than most people would expect in a personal trainer. He keeps workouts fresh and different with new techniques and does an awesome job of planning out for the short term and long term. I would recommend him to anyone!

John has been working with my kids who wanted to do strength training and sports conditioning to help them at baseball and basketball. They both look forward to the weekly sessions. He works them hard, but they always have fun and they both feel great about their fitness and health. They would love to train with him every day!

John does an amazing job of targeting your training to your goals and abilities, always pushing just a bit farther than you thought you were capable.
He uses a whole-​person approach to training, factoring in mind, body, and spirit. He trains in such a way that each session becomes something that you want to do, instead of something you feel like you have to do.
John tailors every workout to each individual client’s needs, and works on helping you make small everyday changes that will help you along on your journey toward whole person fitness. He even helps design workouts for you to do on days you don’t train with him personally, so you can start taking ownership of your health.

A good personal trainer pushes you a little harder than you think you can go. A GREAT personal trainer takes the time to learn about your individual style, fitness goals, injury history and dietary habits and THEN pushes you to your best possible edge. You only know you’ve just had the best workout imaginable when you’re done, you relax and your body prays «THANK YOU» to the god of merciful rest.
John and Lisa are insanely well-​read and well-​versed in the theories of fitness training. But they keep that mumbo-​jumbo largely to themselves. Unless you WANT to hear it – in which case… brace yo’ self. But beyond the theory is their unique gift for implementing that knowledge into a personalized fitness plan for each client.
These two put the «personal» in personal fitness training. Oh, well, they put the «fitness» in there too. And the «training». OKAY FINE, they put the «personal fitness training» in personal fitness training.
And it hurts so good…

I have been in multiple car accidents and live by physical therapy. I used to be in great shape and played different sports. I have to live with a weak body that flares up whenever I attempt to work out. John helped me by modifying ordinary moves such as lunges for my fused ankle and was supportive when I expressed fear in hurting myself or failing. He’s a badass with a big heart. This man knows training.

John and Lisa are amazing, easy to work with and training goes by so fast you don’t even realize you are working out! Woking out with them is actually fun! And if you know me you know thats almost an impossible feat for me! John also helped me get on a nutritional kick that helped improve my energy! Highly recommended!