I am writing this (perfect timing) after a 45 min run, with zero knee pain, and all the running…read morehighs! I found Alex in January of 2015. I had just come from a weekend away in Palm Springs, where I had planned to relax, run, and engage in as much fitness as possible. I headed out for a run on New Years Day; new shoes, new lululemon pants, new Garmin watch, and after about 20 min. my outer knee was in so much pain I had to basically walk the rest of the way home. I was devastated and confused. Not only had I run for about an hour for 2 days in a row prior, I have been an avid runner since High School. Even with icing my knee for about 3 days straight, nothing was helping and I knew I had done something more serious. My history of running - I have run a total of around 4 or 5 half marathons easily, no knee pain since 2012. Completed many 10K's and casual runs on my own at least twice a week for years. It was something that happened so out of the blue, I am just thankful that Alex entered my life when he did. He started out with the basics, which at the time seemed a little out of context. "What other workouts do you do? What has changed in your exercise in the last year". I couldn't really come up with much, other than lots of YOGA. Becoming a certified Yoga teacher and basically doing yoga everyday for the past year only seemed like it was helping my running. Of course. Alex saw this as a red flag right away. With the types of exercises that I was engaging in on a weekly basis, I was only extending ligaments and asking parts of my body (my knee) to over compensate. This then effected my IT band, more weight in my calfs, soreness, you name it. It's a vicious cycle. After about 5 sessions with Alex - he not only identified the root cause of my pain, but trained me to run in a different pattern so I could alleviate the pain, without having to give up what I love. We took everything in phases, added in weights, combined static movements with real time workouts and in no time, I was back. To this day pain or not, I have shifted the way I run bc he has taught to me always look ahead. Alex sees prevention of injury like no one else I have ever met. I am not a very optimistic person when it comes to my body, bc I am very in tune with how it wants operate, or not operate for that matter. I was completely in awe when I made it through my first 30 min. From January 25th, when I tried to run a 5K and made it 5 min, to about mid February, I was running about 25-30 min. and now, I can run over an hour with no knee pain. Alex sees things and connections that no one else I have ever see does. I went to 2 different knee specialists who were runners themselves and left with very little optimism, and zero improvement. Alex has a holistic approach to the body that cannot necessarily be taught. It's in his intuitive nature and he sees the way in which body connects. This knowledge that he has is why he can not only guide people to overcome their injuries, but can advise on how to avoid degenerative tendencies that come with age, overuse, and in my opinion... a passion for your sport. I couldn't be more thankful for his knowledge, expertise and precision when it comes to the human body and protecting it for the rest of the active I life I have. Thanks Alex! :)

Love this guy! (even though I'm known to tell him throughout our session that I "hate" him)! He…read morenot only knows his stuff, but he safely works you out - somehow managing to get the most out of you! It's the best 30 minutes of my day! I initially went to him for 10 sessions, but I'm completely hooked now! I'm hoping to keep it up for as long as the $$ allows! He's got a great personality, is very professional, yet fun, always on time and very dedicated! I love how he clearly cares about your fitness! I am always so amazed at how much he can accomplish in 30 minutes time! Not one minute is wasted! Highly recommend him!

Dave is excellent at assisting clients improve health and fitness. I've been training weekly with…read moreDave for 3 months. After my previous trainer of 15 years retired, I was skeptical about connecting with a new trainer. Dave has the experience to assess where I'm at physically, then developing a plan for improvement. Fresh off a knee replacement, my pain was high and physical abilities had diminished considerably. Dave meets me where I am physically and we have been reducing pain and increasing flexibility before even picking up a weight. I am so encouraged to see what we can accomplish over the rest of 2024.

have been training with Dave for over ten years. He is caring, kind, attentive and focused . Best…read moreview of the city too . He is professional, thorough, dependable and reliable. He trains according to each person's goals and abilities . I cannot recommend Dave enough. I have recommended others to Dave and they have recommended more people as he is THE BEST .

After more than 6 years of knee pain, I never thought I'd be able to run again. In just a few…read moremonths of ATG training, I completed my first 5K pain-free. The coaching has been amazing, professional, supportive, and focused on building strength the right way. I'm incredibly grateful for the results and highly recommend this program to anyone dealing with knee pain or looking to move better.

Before Real-Time Strength, I would start and stop "fitness journeys" every other month. I'd begin…read morewith the best intentions, feel motivated for a few weeks, and then fall off as soon as life got busy. Now, I've been a member here for two years and I'm going, and feeling, stronger than ever. You truly couldn't ask for a better trainer than Johnny. He is kind, personable, motivating, and incredibly knowledgeable. What really sets him apart is how much he genuinely cares about your progress. He pays close attention to your form, knows when to push you, and adjusts movements to meet you at your skill level while still helping you get stronger. Alex is also an amazing resource, especially when it comes to nutrition and building consistency outside the gym. He offers practical, realistic guidance and has a wealth of knowledge that makes the process feel much more approachable. Real-Time Strength is the first place that made fitness feel sustainable for me, and I'm so grateful I found it.

I love this place, plus i have the best trainers! Fernando and Francesca are amazing and i look…read moreforward to working with them every week! They're really knowledgeable and help you meet your fitness goals within a reasonable amount of time. Plus it's literally right across the street so i can easily go over anytime. I love working out here and def recommend!

I moved to Carlsbad and still look forward to making my trip twice a week to train here. It's been…read morea little over 8 months, and Mia, Fernando, and Will have changed my life. But it's thanks to Justin's leadership the entire team inspires me, whether I'm hearing other trainers across the gym or chatting at the front desk, or moved just a bit extra by daily quotes on the whiteboard. Every hard rep is celebrated with high fives and every day I'm not training, the staff is working hard on my nutrition, my growth, and adjustments for chronic pain. John was there to hear *all* my concerns my very first day, top of which was that I've been recovering from an eating disorder since 2012 and had been fearful of training because of triggering language or incentive. John briefed the whole team for me, and 8 months in I've never once had to explain myself or course correct. They got me, they push me, they celebrate with me, and see me as a person they're really invested in. It's obvious that same level of energy and investment carries to all their clients. Today I feel strong, excited, powerful, and healthy. I fit my jeans again, I'm eating better food, and I'm still completely removed from bad habits, all because the iron orr team carries that weight (and counts for me every rep! ;) ) I've come to love them all as friends and members of a big San Diego community and I'm going to train there the rest of my life, on my way to becoming a ripped grandma.

I did the first training with Bruce and he was really great and helpful. Did some workouts that…read moremade me super tired and sore but helped me learn some new things. Definitely a program/training that I will be joining in the future.

I wanted to follow up 1 year later. I'm still working out at Elite Training with Bruce Gaston Jr. I…read morecan tell you it's the best decision I could have made to get in shape. Bruce has worked my core and strength beyond my expectations. I did a 28.6 mile hike last May. I finished in a great time and I couldn't have done it without Bruce. If you're trying to get the energy to workout, I recommend Elite training. Do it, it will change your life

I started training with John Fasulo after a lower back injury took me out of heavy lifting for…read moreabout 9 months. He told me his goal was to "pour the concrete" to restrengthen my core, help prevent injury and gain strength. He put me on a program called GP - Athletic Strength. The program had a mix of stability, mobility and strength exercises. I had never realized how much stability and mobility played into building strength. I really enjoyed using the app John programs workouts on to track my progress. It allowed me to challenge myself even more with each workout. Each workout phase lasted 4 weeks. Week 1 was spent learning new exercises, by week 4 I was able to confidently complete the workouts and hit new personal records on those lifts. Each phase built upon the last, "pouring the concrete" just as John said. Another thing I liked was that I could consult John if there was an exercise I was having trouble with form, purpose, goal, etc. He was always responsive and thorough in explaining the "whys" of the exercises. I worked with John for about 6 months and not only was I able to return to heavy lifts on compound exercises like dead lifts, squats, bench press (with new personal records on each); my form has drastically improved and I can feel my overall strength has improved, notably core strength. I highly recommend John as a trainer who is knowledgeable, responsive, thorough and goal oriented. I appreciate everything John has done for me and would definitely work with him again!

One of the Top Trainers in San Diego! I started training with John more than a year ago and due to…read moresome injuries/issues that left me feeling like I couldn't get back to my normal exercise or gym routine without at least getting "fixed" or better first! I had incredible improvement in mobility after every session (neck/arm/back issue) along with long term results. We worked around my injuries and through them in order to ensure progress. John's level of expertise and credentials in this area is unmatched. He helped fix what many doctor's, chiropractor's and physical therapists visits just weren't capable of. It was his studies, experience, care, passion, and knowledge to not only know what to do, but find a way that worked for me, my body, and not to mention my extremely busy schedule that made all the difference in the world. We set goals and made them happen. Even when I traveled to Iceland and Ireland, he made a workout I could do at each of my specific hotels according to the amenities available. Last, but not least, and this is coming from a professional in the health and nutrition industry, John truly cares about your goals, and not only knows exercise science (keeps up with the latest research as well), has any tool/equipment needed, but he has great knowledge about health and nutrition and shares it all with a great attitude, so you look forward to working with him and learning from him. All that is invaluable if you want lasting results! I highly recommend John for whatever your goal or experience level is.

Coach Taylor's enthusiasm and intensity is contagious . I PR'd my Back Squat by 25# my first…read moreworkout with her .

Coach Taylor is the BEST! The routine she made for me was so intentional and personalized to my…read moregoals. She took the time to truly understand what I wanted, and what was possible for me in my busy life. She's knowledgeable, supportive, and builds my confidence with every session. Taylor also brings such a great energy to every session-- she's encouraging, funny, and makes every workout so much more enjoyable. I'm so grateful to have found her!

Sahand is the best trainer I've ever worked with (and I've worked with several). When I started…read morewith him over a year ago, I wanted to address lower back problems that I'd had for over 20 years and to incorporate strength training as I age. Not only have my back problems dramatically decreased, but now at 60 years old, I'm stronger than I've ever been. When my back does flare up, Sahand is able to work with me right away to cut my recovery time from a couple weeks to a couple days. Best of all, I look forward to my sessions with Sahand because he makes it fun. He's not only outstanding at what he does; he's smart, engaging, and just a great person to spend time with. The gym is top-notch, spotless, and the community Sahand has built is second to none. He's magic.

I had an ankle injury from golf about two months ago. I reached out to get movement therapy from…read moreSahand. I am only 3 sessions in and already feel way better. My movement and strength is back. I was able to get some suggestions on things to work on in the week. Very clean studio and very professional. I would highly recommend Sahand to all my family, friends and co workers. Great experience going into his "office"/gym!