Ray Velazquez Personal Training

You really can’t find a better trainer than Ray!
I had always seen this super fit guy around my gym (Gold’s Gym in Venice) and one day I decided to approach him and discovered that he is also a trainer.
For a good portion of 2012 and a bit of 2013, I trained with him 3 days a week (1 day of boxing and 2 days of weight-​training and cardio conditioning).
He is worth every penny and he will kick your ass in the best way possible. He covers nutrition, too! And if you can get that in check, you’ve already won more than half the battle. He keeps you laughing through that grueling hour in the gym and he keeps you wanting to come back. Boxing was my favorite! Ray is the man! You won’t be sorry!

As a mature women I’ve taken pretty good care of my overall health, I am very active and eat quite healthy. I wanted to find an exceptionally good trainer to ensure that I’m exercising properly to maintain my muscle strength, stamina and bone density. Ray is that trainer. After training with Ray I could really feel the difference hiring a highly skilled trainer can make. The training sessions were wonderful. I did new exercises that were challenging and also learned some stretching techniques. He’s a wealth of knowledge. I highly recommend him.

Ray Velazquez is the trainer other trainers go to. As a trainer myself I am very knowledgeable of exercise, nutrition and methods to get certain results. However the amount of knowledge I have was at a rookie level compared to the professional intellect Ray carries as a trainer. He has a wide range of male and female clientele from athletes, to actors, executives, & seniors in addition to physique competitors and even other personal trainers. The years of experience Ray has in «body transformations» is founded on his own personal experience and evident by the plethora of real transformation pictures (I even personally know his other clients). Ray is also a highly skilled martial arts instructor, he teaches men and women how to defend themselves. As a newly certified personal trainer I’m always looking to expand my own skills, never did I think I was going to find a pioneer in the fitness industry. Thanks to Ray I now demand more of myself and enjoy learning Aikido from such a respectable, strong and positive role model

I did my research trying to find the best trainer I could. I’ve had other trainers before and it’s not as easy as it seems to find the best ones. With one trainer I had we mostly talked, another kept me moving and active but didn’t pay attention to how I performed the exercises. For me, it’s important to know which muscles are being worked and how slow or fast to do each movement. Ray really pays attention to the details and makes adjustments to ensure that I do things correctly. I think this is what really helped improve my results. He also taught me the most efficient ways to do my cardio workouts. I now realize that certifications alone do not ensure excellent training, and would have never known what a difference there can be in the quality of trainers until after I trained with Ray. He has vast knowledge and experience when it comes to training and is well worth his fees. Ray brings magic to the madness of training and explains it so it all makes sense. There were times when I felt like slacking and almost wanted to give up, but he’s always very patient, encouraging and motivates me to do my best to meet my goals.

Ray is «THE» expert on fat loss, functional training, and body transformations. He’s done it for me and I’ve seen him do it consistently for his other clients. I LOST 125lbs. in just under one year with his training program. My body changed, I got leaner, healthier, more agile and felt more energized. Ray knows how to sculpt bodies so that you don’t just look smaller, you look amazing! My workouts were intense, fun, and included a variety of functional type of exercises. Ray knows so many different ways to train which made it challenging and yet enjoyable. He had regular body composition goals for me, and also provided nutritional meal guidence which he would adjust as needed. I’m incredibly pleased with the results I got. What’s awesome about Ray is that he can train just about anyone for any goal. Some of his clients train with him simply to stay fit, some to lose body-​fat, and some of his clients train for Physique competitions, several of which are trainers themselves. I can’t say enough great things about him. He preaches what he teaches and he really cares about his clients.

When you really want the best, Ray is LA’s top trainer! My friend started training with Ray before I did after he saw the dramatic changes in the bodies of his colleagues that had trained with Ray. They looked so Amazing that people thought their after pictures were photo shopped. After three months of training with Ray my friend lost over 20lbs, and got six pack abs. I heard that many people, including other trainers go to Ray for weight-​loss, and many end up so excited about their results that they end up competing in bikini or physique competitions. I got to see the dramatic results first hand with my friend, so of course l had to train with Ray! He’s strict about proper technique and form, but he’s not the drill sergeant type at all. To my surprise he was not only extremely knowledgeable in various fitness training styles, he’s fun and funny which is great since he does push you hard. I love the way my body looks and feels after training with Ray. He is the MVT… most valuable trainer out there

Ray is a superior, world-​class personal trainer and you should call him IMMEDIATELY if you’re serious about working out hard, eating clean and getting in crazy shape. On a scale of 1 to 5, I give Ray 7 stars.
I’m not in my 20’s anymore and I’ve never really had an athlete’s body. I’ve also never been fat or obese, but for the past decade I’ve been self-​conscious about taking off my shirt in public, especially at the beach or at pool parties here in Los Angeles where everyone seems to be fit.
My wife and I just welcomed our first child to the world and I’m starting to feel certain aches and pains in my back and knees. Hey, it happens with age. My wife lost all of her pregnancy weight within months but I managed to keep all of the «sympathy» weight I’d gained. I spoke to my wife about this and she found Ray’s website, testimonials, history and of course his photos. She convinced me to meet him and to hear what he has to say.
I called Ray and we scheduled a meeting. He asked me lots of questions about my history, injuries, diet, goals and motivation. He then put me through a battery of exercises to asses my strengths and weaknesses, check for injuries and range of motion, and then we had a frank discussion. We both felt it was a good match so I signed up for three months.
Ray took careful measurements of me and calculated my body fat percentage. He then came up with a very specific meal plan, catered specifically to me and my goals of getting a lean and cut beach body. In many ways, eating clean and consistently is just as hard, if not harder, than the actual 1-​hour workouts which are intense.
As for the workouts, Ray’s expertise and years of experience shine during training sessions. Whenever he asks me to perform an exercise and I mentioned discomfort, he immediately had numerous variations to offer and demonstrate which work out the same muscles but avoid my old pains and injuries. Ray has a deep understanding of body mechanics, anatomical structures and movements, and knows how to adjust technique to avoid injuries. This in itself is incredibly valuable. Not injuring yourself in the gym is of paramount importance and Ray is constantly showing me ways to perform exercises safely.
It’s been three months since I started with Ray, and I’ve never looked better, felt stronger or received as many compliments from friends and families about my «guns», about how trim I look and how fantastic I look when I take my shirt off. In full honesty, I don’t have a chiseled 6-​pack (yet), but I know that’s because I haven’t been eating as cleanly and as precisely as Ray has outlined. I’ve also not been as consistent as I should in my training in order to obtain ideal results. But the results that I have gotten so far are astounding.
I just signed up for another two months with Ray because I’m not ready to work out solo quite yet. I could, but he pushes me beyond what I normally think I’m able to achieve. His ability to motivate you to push harder, stay focused and feel like a bad-​ass are phenomenal. He’s like a personal drill sergeant.
I can’t emphasize how transformational Ray’s guidance and training has been in my life. Just look at him and his clients’ before and after pictures. I’ve seen these clients in the gym. The «after» pictures are real! Call him up now, train with him, then thank me later when you look like a Greek God.

I’ve done many training methods and i can tell you that all methods dont apply to all people… Which is why i like ray’s comprehensive tailored approach to each and every person because men, women, post and prenatal, pro athletes, business men short on time, or just everyday weight loss, all need different strategies and levels to achieve there goals and his programs are designed for each individuals needs… A masterful approach!

I spent the most of my life, trying to get the 6 packs… I’ve tried different types of training, diets and different trainers but for some reasons, it never happen, I just waste money & time!
Then, I met Ray, and after 3months, I was in the best shape of my life ;)
I couldn’t believe it, things always seem impossible, until they are done and Ray his the one, to make your dream become a reality!

Working out with Ray can take you to the level you’ve been looking to reach. That’s really the bottom line.

I have been training consistently since my late twenties and have hired numerous trainers with various qualifications. I looked and felt great and always thought I was following the exercises correctly I had learned from past trainers. To my surprise, I began having severe back problems when I turned fifty. The routines I learned earlier (as recent as 2013), were very bad for the back. This is when I found Ray Velasquez on Unilocal.He understood right away from our first meeting the damage I had done to my back. He even predicted what discs on my back were most likely damaged from years of harmful exercises –confirmed later by an MRI and a visit to a back specialist. Fortunately, Ray knew exactly what exercises I needed to avoid hurting my back further. Not only has my back pain dramatically decreased but I’ve lost over 10 pounds of fat and gained at least an equal amount of muscle. But don’t take my word for it, look at my pictures.

Ray is a fantastic trainer. When I first met him, I said «Hey if I train with you, will I have a six pack two months from now?» And he said «Yeah, we can do that.» I was skeptical at the time but he got the job done. Ray knows a ton about the science of fitness and his dietary tips have helped several of my friends lose weight and get into the best shape of their lives.

Ray is an amazing trainer, the Best of the best! His training techniques got me the most results I’ve ever gotten in the least amount of time. I also learned how to work out correctly on my own with proper technique and form, he also constantly provides tips on nutrution and types of exercises to do on my own that will compliment our training sessions. Ray is not cheap, but I definitely got more from training with him then I have with others.

Ray is the MAN! If you are serious about transforming your body, Ray will help you get there. You have to be dedicated though, and follow his advice, which includes cleaning up that diet! He knows everything about fitness and explains it all so it makes sense. Plus, he’s really funny. If you’re ready to work hard and want real results this is the trainer for you.

I was never «overweight», but I also never had the body that I really wanted. I was either slightly chubby or skinny. Until I met Ray. Through his decades of experience, he’s taught me exercise/​fitness strategies and also the nutrition/​diet strategies I needed to finally get my body to look the way I wanted it to.
I now have six pack abs and am ripped. The girls love it, I love it, and the guys are envious. (Little do they know it’s really not that hard to get.) My ego/​confidence is much higher now than it’s ever been :)
Ray taught me fitness and nutritional concepts that got me healthier and looking better than ever. It worked for me and I’ve seen it work for his clients — girls, guys, young, old, been previously injured, or athlete. He just gets results.

If you are looking to get fit with fast result Ray is the Best!
He doesn’t just train you like most of the trainers but he will be giving you all his knowledge about fitness and tell you how to stay fit.(check your weight — change your diet-​and the right training for your body)
If I have to rate Ray Velazquez is the number1 trainer !!

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Trainer: Ray
After moving away from the walking lifestyle of Manhattan to Santa Monica and gaining some weight, I made appointments with a few trainers and chose to do a 3 pack introduction with Ray. I’ve been going to him for over one year now and have kept off 15ibs+!!!
I found it really hard to pick a trainer and had never worked with a male trainer before, but I was instantly comfortable to work with Ray since he’s extremely relatable, knowledgeable and it’s more than apparent that he lives and breathes his work and just puts that extra effort into helping you into a better routine, losing weight and nutrition.
Pros: Lots to mention but compared with previous trainers. 1) tons of experience and it shows as he prioritizes getting exercises right instead of rushing you through a routine, 2) Constantly communicating and updating about nutrition which is huge for me. 3) I love that he trains all types of people — from women in their 60s/​70s to those in their 20s. I’ve met several of his other clients in passing that he’s had for many years and they go to him because they are consistently getting the results they want. 4) Ease of using the gym where he trains– it’s on the line of West Los Angeles and Santa Monica, so easy for anyone commuting in/​out of the area. 5) He’s flexible on hours which is key for me being in the media world and having a hectic schedule.
I honestly can’t say enough, I’m very pleased and will continue working with Ray through my current engagement while I get into wedding shape and for years to come!

Ray is LA’s best trainer!!! He’s funny, motivational and educated! amazing trainer…