I can't say enough good things about Arin. I travel a lot for work and spend a lot of time in Pasadena so I figured I would get a trainer. I'm really busy so I wanted to work with someone who was efficient and also not super talkative and chatty unless we need to be. Gym time is my quiet time for myself, so I really appreciate that in him. He has excellent programming (my butt has never looked so good!) and keeps it interesting with a variety of movements. If I ever do have questions about Fitness, he usually has the answer. He also is pretty good about giving supplement recommendations if you want them, but doesn't shove them down your throat. He also doesn't care about having a bunch of before and after pictures and is all about MY agenda, not his. Totally recommend him! read more

Meant to write this months ago! Found Arin when I was trying to get in shape for my wedding and have been going back ever since. He is insanely knowledgable about all aspects of weight training and always has an informed response to any question I might have. And I have a lot since I came in with no knowledge. The plans are customized to fit whatever goals I'm trying to reach and a wealth of information is given for the days when I'm working out on my own as well. Overall it's been a great experience and I will continue to work with Arin until he throws me out. read more

Arin is a great trainer. I've met so many that can feel intimidating and felt like a burden but not Arin. He takes the time to listen and explain and it never feels rushed. The level of detail and dedication really show when training with him. read more

Let me start this out by saying I have no background in fitness or weight training, whatsoever. I am that person who always hated going to the gym and could never quite find a fitness routine that worked for me. I'd taken yoga classes on and off, and enjoyed light cardio activities like bike-riding or hiking, but before working with Arin I had never gone through any kind of rigorous training program, or done anything of the sort on my own. I came to Arin with a specific weight-loss goal in mind, and was pleased to learn upon meeting him that his practice is about so much more. He has a holistic, methods-based approach that is about helping you reach your fitness goals while also introducing foundational strategies to help you lead an all-around healthier life. Aside from our weight training sessions, Arin has provided me extensive guidance on sleep, diet, and exercise routines that I can pursue on my own time and in concert with our work-outs together. In just a few short months, I've seen significant results in weight loss, but more importantly, I can say with confidence that I feel healthier, younger, and all around more prepared to take on any future fitness goals. Aside from all of this, Arin has a super approachable and non-judgmental personality which makes entering the often intimidating workout world that much more accessible for someone like me who has no prior background in fitness or weight training. He is also extremely transparent, professional and well-organized and will give you detailed plans and resources that you can access via a personalized online portfolio. read more

I started seeing Arin about 7 months ago. I had just turned 28 years old, and decided that I needed learn how to do the whole "gym thing". I knew Arin was a good trainer because he came highly recommended... specifically for his patience (He was gonna need it with me) but also because he is very knowledgeable in many aspects of physical fitness. One of the issues that brought me to Arin was that I found myself winded and exhausted after doing simple things like running up a flight of stairs. I knew I was headed in the wrong direction with my physical health but I didn't want to waste hundreds of dollars on gym membership only to stop going after a few weeks and never cancel my membership (who's also done that? I know I did that too many times...) I wanted to learn everything I needed to know in order to target the right muscles and use the gym equipment correctly/safely. Arin was an important resource for me as I figured out what I needed to do to get back in shape. I kept renewing my sessions with him because the insight and advice he provides never really stops. Arin's very dedicated and always reminded me that the point of all the sessions was so that I can eventually gain confidence and enough knowledge to do everything on my own. I feel he helped me reach that goal. He has definitely given me his best efforts and always pushed me during our sessions to reach my goals. I highly recommend him. I have seen that he has clients with such a broad range of needs, and he assesses each one of us independently with specific goals. He definitely enjoys doing what he does for people. For many of his clients, just like with me, the tools he provides can be life changing. He can definitely help out anybody like me who didn't even know where to start. read more

I have been training with Arin for the past 6 consecutive months and it has been nothing short of an excellent experience. Arin's training style is founded on a wealth of knowledge about fitness, nutrition, and how to best achieve optimal results by developing a lifestyle; not a quick fix. Arin takes pride in his work and spends a lot of time customizing specific plans for each of his clients, while in the gym with him and on their own. He provides all of the necessary resources for his clients to make it as feasible as possible to achieve their goals. Furthermore, comfort level is of the utmost importance when selecting a personal trainer. Arin has proven to be the kindest and easiest person to work with. He is calm-mannered, motivating, relatable, and easy to communicate with. I am super excited about the results I've achieved thus far and look forward to continue attaining my fitness goals with Arin. read more

I've been training with Arin for a few months now and I've seen so much weight loss. The program is custom for me and the gym is a very enjoyable atmosphere. Arin has really helped motivate me and the weight loss I've achieved has really help boost myself esteem. read more

I've been training with Arin for about 10 months. The results are real, and it's fun, so it keeps me coming back. Arin is professional, patient, and explains things in depth.... makes weightlifting and fitness seem easy & seamless. Arin is the best. Would definitely recommend. read more

I started working with Arin around 2 months ago, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it changed my life. I came to him very out of shape, with very little muscle and quite a bit of fat from living an unhealthy lifestyle. The reason Arin Training is so awesome is because it is so much more than personal training. Most trainers simply meet their clients once or twice a week, help their clients for those 1 or 2 hours, and that's it. There is no discussion of diet, supplements, or what other workouts to do when at the gym alone. The result is spending 1-2 hours a week being healthy and active, and confused the other 160 something hours. When you start working with Arin, your entire lifestyle changes, and you live the way you should all 168 hours of the week. That's because one of the first things you'll do with him is have an hour long nutrition consultation where he tells you what to eat, what not to, and why, backing it up with scientific studies and evidence that goes down to the level of molecules and enzymes. Onto the actual workouts, regardless of how often you see Arin, he will develop a program for you to follow on the days you're not working with him. I see him 2 days a week, and on the other days I follow a very detailed program he designed for me personally. And if you're ever confused about anything related to these solo workouts, or you notice that your gym doesn't have a specific piece of equipment, text him and he will get back to you with an answer or substitute exercise in minutes. An awesome nutrition and exercise program is great, but my favorite part of working with Arin is living the lifestyle. Not long after I started working with him I became almost obsessed with nutrition and health. For example, instead of using Facebook as a place to document my drinking escapades, I now find myself using it to post interesting stories on everything from genetically modified foods, to the obesity epidemic in America. All my friends now look up to me for advice on diet and exercise and it's a pretty awesome feeling being seen as an expert on healthy living by your peers, trust me.. Like I said, this is something so much more than paying someone to watch you work out a few hours a week. This is a serious, addictive lifestyle change that quickly got me into the best shape of my life. read more

This man changed my life in SO many ways- and ALL FOR THE BETTER. I first came to ArinTraining exactly 1 year ago. I was tried of trying everything under the sun to lose weight and get healthier. I would say that I was an active person all of my life in terms of fitness, I loved food and healthy eating. I was 27 years old and doing everything I THOUGHT was right, but I knew it wasn't working. My main concerns were to lose 30 lbs and figure out why my eating habits were not helping me lose the weight. When I met with Arin, after telling him my goals he said, "We need to work from the inside out!-- making nutrition, proper vitamins, sleep and water number #1and though this may take time and not fit on "your timeline to lose weight" in the end this will help you for the better overall for your goals and health." Right there I knew he was my guy! The workouts were amazing! At first, I was doing things and learning proper technique. Then, I progressed and started lifting weights that I thought I would never be able to do. He never treated me like a girl, which I loved. I started out not being able to do a pushup without my knees on the floor and now I can do many full pushups with my knees. I wasn't able to do a pull-up, which all my life everyone was said it was for boys and now I can do them all by myself! I love that Arin, constantly challenges me in training and even though it my be hard, he always explains why we are are doing it and why it works.. and the best part is, it's FUN! Throughout the entire year, Arin was always there answering my question, being a wealth of knowledge, pushing me and ALWAYS being there. Over a year working with Arin, I lost 40 lbs, I have never felt better about myself and all of my health problems and issues are gone. If you are looking for a trainer, ARINTRAINING is man to see!!! read more

I've been working with Arin for a couple of months now, and he's extremely organized, dedicated, and knowledgeable. I have several random muscle injuries, so I haven't been able to regularly exercise for years, but he works around them, and I'm getting much stronger. He works you hard but I appreciate that he prioritizes quality and form above anything else. Seriously, I am so grateful for the work Arin has done with me, and I'm so glad I found him! read more

Concise, sharp, patient, helpful...just a few adjetives that describe Arin's character and attitude. As one can imagine, these characteristics are true of both Arin the person and Arin the trainer. The gym is very user friendly and the space allows for a healthy well rounded work out session. Sign up with Arin today! read more

The old saying TIME WILL TELL comes to mind when I think of Arin's Training. I've been using him for over 3 years and plan to continue using him for the rest of my life. My Body, Mind and Soul has been transformed in the past 3 years thanks to his program. Arin has also gone the extra mile for me on several occasions proving that he's not just in it for the money. He genuinely cares about his clients which in this day and age is very hard to find. read more

If you like RESULTS and you like them FAST, go see Arin Let me make it clear, though, Arin would not want me to say this! He is all about having realistic, well defined goals and doing things the right way. I have never met a personal trainer who was so well educated in his work. He not only understands what to do, he knows the science behind it (which he'll tell you only if you want to know). Otherwise, he breaks things down simple enough for me to understand and use. I had been doing a lot of research on exercise and nutrition, which helped, but it wasn't until I started working with Arin that I saw real results. He confirmed a lot of stuff in the books I was reading, but what really made the biggest difference was his attention and feedback (not something you can get from a book). He made sure that I was getting the most out of the time I spent with him and the maximum benefit from each workout. He really takes his job seriously, but he's also a great guy to be around with a sense of humor and a ton of patience. Thanks Arin! read more

I can't emphasize enough the depth of knowledge that Arin has and the benefits it brings to training with him. I started working with him after physical therapy and he was sensitive of my joint issues but also worked to strengthen the supporting muscles. Now, I don't feel stiffness or pain even though I have progressed to working with heavy weights and strong resistance. I have been training with Arin for nearly a year, in open air private sessions during quarantine and recently in the gym and he can challenge you in any setting! read more

I thought I take the time to update my review with Arin. We are now approaching the 2 yr mark with training and I can honestly say that this is the best shape i've ever been in my life. I am true testament that hard work can actually make u fit even as u get older...and I definitely could not have done it without Arin's help and patience. What I enjoy about the training is the fact that eveything is done with precise detail, correct technique, and understanding. For example, he knows exactly how much to push me if a push is needed. Also, I definitely would not have gone to the gym alone had I neve signed up with Arin. The fact that I actually have an obligation to train makes me work 20x harder than I ever would. He is truly one of the brightest people i've met, so thanks again Arin! And yes, I would kiss my six pack if I could. Hehe! read more

Arin is a great individual and super knowledgeable trainer, I've had several personal trainers in the past, but let me tell you, this guy by far is the best. Day one he took measurements of my body and found out that I have a bad posture, as I knew that, he created a plan for my body needs, and within 2 months I see a significant change in my body and posture, let alone my friends that haven't seen in for some time were asking me what I was doing that transferred you body. 10 Stars for this awesome professional trainer.. Keep up the great work!! read more

What I like Arin is his personal touch with his client, he decided a bespoke fitness plan according to my goal as well as the need of curing my injured shoulder, highly recommended. read more

Training with Arin for the last 2 1/2 years has - at the risk of sounding cliché - been a life changing experience. I met my target weight in 12 weeks and am in the best shape I've been in since high school. (Yes, 20 years ago). Arin will guide you through every step of the process and his knowledge of training and nutrition are unparalleled. For me his most valuable asset is his patience. I work a very hectic schedule and I often forget certain lifts and drills. Arin is always ready to re-teach and make sure I am doing everything correctly time and time again. Arin will design a program to fit your personal needs and goals. Before training with Arin I never lifted weights in my life. I played plenty of sports growing up but knew zero about working out. Arin taught me everything from scratch and in such a way that things were always fun and interesting. I could go on and on but the bottom line is if you follow the plan Arin lays out for you, you WILL reach your goals. This is not inclusive to just weight loss, but also overall health, fitness, cardio, strength, and just plain feeling good. read more

Wow! What a great trainer. I highly recommend Arin to anybody looking to not just get in shape, but learn more about their body. With his personalized training regime you'll be at your ideal body and have fun too! He's really great to talk about all things (not just weight training) and has a great attitude. His patience with you is one of his great qualities because he understand everybody's human and that it takes real commitment to get where you want to be. Check him out and definitely take his classes! read more

I continue to see Arin for personal training sessions. His knowledge and care in planning sessions that help me stay fit and focused are integral to my life and schedule. I can't recommend him highly enough. read more

Arin is an incredible trainer who puts time and care into creating a plan that's tailored to your needs and goals. From the three months that I have spent training with him, I am in much better shape, have grown stronger, and understand how and why I do the exercises that I do. Arin also knows when to push you without putting you in any harm and he always looks to maximize your workout for results. I highly recommend Arin, whether you are completely new to getting in the gym or have been working out your whole life, he will be able to get you to your goal! read more

One of the best personal trainers in the Los Angeles area, Arin is always there to help you with your exercises and nutrition needs. He develops personalized training programs to reach your goals. His knowledge in fitness, exercises and nutrition is vast. He is also an excellent human being and a genuine good guy. I highly recommend him for all you personal training needs. read more

My husband and I worked with Arin in July and LOVED the experience. We since joined a local gym and have kept up our workouts. The changes in our bodies are so positive! We will be back for a tuneup very soon. What I like the best is that the workouts are enjoyable and the results are dramatic. read more

Arin has been an essential resource for maintaining strength programs with a pre-existing injury. He's always careful to create strength and fitness programs tailored specifically for my needs. I only regret that I cannot work with him more often! read more

Arin is a nice guy but is not professional. He was busy talking to other trainers during my time. The reviews on Yelp are not accurate. I did not like that he kept trying to change my schedule around for other clients. His free sessons are so vague. He charge me for the intial assesment when he told me it was free. He blew up on me when I I question his billing method. I wish he was more clear and less ambigous. His attuitude change when I did not resign with him. You get what you pay for Update: Arin can not take critism. Arin stop messaging me and harassing me.I have a right to post my comments. Arin's reply : ( cut and paste from two long messages) I suggest you edit your comment . Both you and I know I am correct on this issue. Because you did not have a pleasant experience does not mean you know the experience of my clients and think what my other clients have to say about me is inaccurate. With regards to changing schedules - it happens all the time - with every trainer. All trainers alter and change schedules every 2 weeks as clients come in and out all the time. This is the norm and is you happen to train with somebody else you will see what I mean.. By no means do I force anybody a time slot that is uncomfortable. I highly recommend you consider altering some of those sentences to accurately display a proper review and not something faux. Clearly you are wrong on the issue of "reviews on Yelp not being accurate" and "changing your schedule." The reviews on Yelp are not accurate." This is completely out of line. How DARE you tell my other clients what to think and that their reviews are inaccurate. How do you know what my other clients go through? A few of my clients were upset after reading your comment saying that their review is not accurate. I demand you edit this comment as you do not know my relations with other satisfied clients. 11 out of 12 people satisfaction doesn't make the 12th person (you) right and all else wrong. You're such a fool if you do think this. I wonder how people around you deal with your line of thinking. They must be confused too1 bad apple doesn't make all of them bad. All we do is just throw away that bad apple and enjoy the 50 good ones read more

Arin has changed my relationship to my body and to fitness. He helped me rethink my diet and get in control of my weight for the first time in a decade. He also fundamentally changed my understanding of what fitness can be, from simply losing weight to making sure that my body is in peak health for the rest of my life. I came in with ongoing back and hip pain and now it is gone: I have more strength and less fat than I have in years. I plan to keep on working out with Arin as long as he'll have me. He's super tough and that has helped me progress beyond what I even expected. read more

Seriously, Arin is the best. Not only with fitness, but with anything health-related. He whips me into shape like none other and is just such a cool, knowledgeable, honest person. I wouldn't entrust my body to anyone else. read more

I trained with Arin for 12 months after I had knee surgery. I had become lazy and used my knee pain as an excuse. As a result I put on 30 pounds of unwanted weight. After I met with Arin and we discussed a training plan, we also discussed a nutritional plan. The training sessions I had with Arin started off exploring my body and what my strength and weaknesses were. From there Arin was able to build a workout built specifically for me and my needs. I trained with Arin 2 times a week for 12 months. He is very cautious about proper body positioning and teaching the correct motions of each exercise. Arin utilizes Evernote so I was able to track my workouts by week and have the program on available any time I wanted to work out on my own. Arin is extremely dedicated to learning about each individual and building a plan that will work. On top of the training, I kept a very specific log on my nutrition. Arin and I set up a nutritional plan to help me build muscle, lose fat and stay energized. I could see the results after only a couple weeks of following the plan. After 12 months I had lost 32 pounds and felt the strongest I have in 15 years. Arin is extremely dedicated to learning about each individual and building a plan that will work. I recently moved away from the area and miss having Arin as a trainer and nutritional consultant. If you are looking for a dedicated trainer that will take the time to build a program specifically built for you, then Arin is the guy! read more

I decided to hire a trainer when I had a bad experience trying on clothes!! More importantly I was tired of being overweight. I realized that I needed to take a more aggressive approach to weight loss and working out then doing cardio a few times a week and buying healthy groceries once in a while To be honest I was skeptical because my view of personal trainers were the knuckleheads that walk around my gym trying to solicit business however I decided to take the plunge. I interviewed two trainers and while the other one was nice enough she was just a little to "cheerleader like" for me which I knew would drive me batty after a while. When I met with Arin I was pleased with how professional he was. He also was completely non judgmental and supportive right from the get go. He is extremely personable and has a great attitude and even on those days where I am feeling a little unmotivated, a few minutes into our sessions I get a burst of energy and power through our workouts. What is also great about Arin is that he is always available via email to answer any questions that I might have. He is also well organized, for instance I am on vacation for the next 10 days and he wrote up a well organized workout for me to follow while I am gone. 3 months later I have dropped inches and my clothes are fitting well and some are starting to fall off!! Betty I need to respectfully disagree with you. While Arin does talk to other trainers during our sessions, it does not deter from our sessions and face it the man is not a robot!! Also yes he has had to reschedule from time to time but he always makes sure I am okay with the change. Also I did receive my 2 free sessions so you may need to look at your invoice. So yes I believe these other more favorable reviews of Arin are accurate. I already referred one friend to Arin and plan to refer 2 more... again he is a really solid and professional trainer. read more

Arin was my first trainer ever and I can honestly say I was satisfied with him. The first time I went I was kind of nervous and didn't know what to expect. However, after the first session I was complelely relaxed. He makes the work outs fun and interesting and for those who are less experienced he guides them along. He knows what he's talking about and doing! That's always a plus! Overall, I was andddd am totally satisfied with him. I'd definitely recommend him to my friends and family! read more

Arin has a solid process and methodology that gets you to actionable results. Don't expect to be lifting weights right out of the gate. Arin has a tried-and-true way of going about weight training, which requires the proper prep to build a solid foundation of stretching and activation to ensure you're fit for weight lifting. I have yet to strain or injure myself because of his expert teachings. Arin is honest and straight forward through and through and does not try and upsell you on anything. My original intention was to only sign up for one 10-session package but, due to his organization and thoroughness, I ended up extending for 20 more sessions. I now have a personalized workout program that is tailored to my goals and needs (staying lean and fit, not big and bulky). I had always been a skeptic of personal trainers prior to meeting Arin but now I realize how critical they can be provided you find the right fit. read more

Arin is truly an awesome trainer. We've been with Arin since Oct 08. Arin is passionate about his business and his clients. He's diligent and understand our needs. He's tailored our program that best fits our needs. He's totally flexible with schedules as long as we give him enough warning. He's young and hardworking and most importantly he's an effective trainer. I've seen many trainers that TALK BS more than train in 1 hr. Although Arin is very personable, he doesn't waste any time and gets to the core of why we hired him as a trainer. Keep up the good work and see you tonight at 8pm! read more

Number talks!!! Make sure follow his nutrition and workout programs, you will see big changes like me : ) Date: 8/3/2015 Weight: 201 Bodyfat: 26% Date: 9/10/2015 Weight: 192 Bodyfat: 21.5% Date: 10/13/2015 Weight: 189 Bodyfat: 19.0% Date: 11/19/2015 Weight: 184 Bodyfat: 19.0% Date: 1/12/2016 Weight: 184 Bodyfat: 16% read more

When I sought out a trainer I was looking for someone local who was educated in fitness (more than simply a personal trainer certification) and who practiced what they preached. Arin definitely fits the bill. He's very patient with showing you the proper form for each exercise and if something doesn't feel right to you he can suggest alternative exercises to get at the same muscle group. With Arin its not just "show up, train for an hour, and you're done". Rather, Arin customizes the workout to you and your schedule, and with each phase of your workout plan he explains to you the purpose behind it. And even within a particular phase, he will vary the exercises so that you don't get bored, and so that your muscles are constantly challenged. Arin's program doesn't end with the the workout sessions - he will also recommend what foods to eat and not to eat, and why, including nutritional supplements. I've been with Arin for almost 3 years now and its definitely been one of the best decisions I've made. read more

I just completed 18 months of personal training with Arin at his Pasadena gym and it has been a continuously great experience. His depth of knowledge is far greater than 99% of trainers out there. He puts incredible thought into his programming and pushes you to levels you didn't think possible. The best part about having Arin as your personal trainer is that he creates very elegant and nuanced programs for you that are extremely well thought out and tailored to your unique needs and goals. No "one-size fits all" training with Arin. I'm stronger and leaner than I've ever been, which I didn't expect after coming off of 5 years of CrossFit. Arin is certainly among the best of the best personal trainers in the Pasadena and Glendale area. read more

What can I say about Arin? After reading everyone else's reviews there really isn't much else to add. What I WILL say is that if you are even considering getting a personal trainer there is NO ONE better than Arin. Don't bother looking any further - you've found the best! read more

I love Arin's training, he has a lot dedication and discipline, i'll continue to train with him, he's the best!!

Arin is a great trainer! He taught me all the everything i needed to know and has made me a better person because of it. I wouldn't train anywhere else but with Arin Personal Training. read more

I had been steadily gaining weight year after year while working a 40 hour a week desk job and eating out most meals going from 165 pounds to 220 lbs. I worked the first twenty pounds off through a diet and exercise program that I had used previously but hit a wall at around 200. Arin helped me move past my plateau and was able to help me improve my weight, body fat percent, body mass index and resting heart rate read more