The short version is I started training with Eric in September 2017 at 239 lbs. Now, 8-1/2 years later he's got me holding steady at 190 lbs. He even devises different nutritional meal plans for me to try, and he's got me eating healthier. As the years passed Eric adjusted my training to fit my aging body and keep my mobility. He is very personable and energetic. He's a straight shooter, and his methods work! DEFINITELY recommend Eric for anyone aspiring to live a healthier life! read more

Something I can testify - I used Coach Eric in 2019 started off at 200lbs left at 139lbs at week 29. It was easy, simple, and motivating through the whole process. Left because of my own budget reasons but I also sought 7 other Coaches. Nothing compared to him. Last year my husband asked what I would wish for and I wished for him. The universe had us cross paths in Costco 3 days later and 2 weeks later he's back to being my Coach. He has and will always be the best coach I have ever had, still is. Grateful for another opportunity since in 200lbs again haha but I wouldn't choose anybody to be on this journey with besides him! read more

I highly recommend Eric as a personal trainer. My husband & I visit him for weekly workouts, where he has helped us with core & muscle strengthening, & balance. We always look forward to our workouts with him. Eric is so funny & personable that time seems to fly by & we always leave laughing & feeling elevated both physically and emotionally. Definitely try Eric out. He's the BEST! read more

Eric is the ultimate personal trainer. The workout is super efficient while being so much fun! He is very knowledgeable & knows how to get you in shape without you knowing it's getting done meaning his workout works!!! I've achieved my goal & working on more. Eric is intelligent, a great father, motivator, friend, comedian, altruistic & all around good person who wants to help everyone. He's genuine & has a good heart. Highly recommended! read more

I train with Eric and he can design the perfect core fitness training for me! He is patient and encouraging, he makes sure I work out all muscles in my body and strengthen without any type of strain. I love the next day when I have a great toushie lift from all of the squats and skater moves he instructs me to do! His circuit training is the ultimate BEST! I highly recommend him to whip anyone young or old back into excellent shape! Overall training with Eric Yamashita is a wonderful kick butt experience~I highly recommend to call upon him when YOU are ready to get back into your best shape ever! read more

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Eric is as good as it gets!! Eric has been training my husband and I for 10 years! He makes working out so much fun that you forget you are working out so hard. I LOVE THAT! His funny personality and passion for fitness makes you look forward to working out! He works out on muscles I never knew I had. lol After I had my baby, I did cleanses, diets etc. nothing worked...so I went back to Eric and he got me back into shape. He's so helpful in giving you health and eating tips to expedite your results. I love his studio! It's private, neat, clean and it has everything! I like that no one else is around and I can look like crap. Not to mention, he's got a huge heart and he's so generous! We love Eric!!! You will too!! Get ready for some laughs!! (ab workout) read more

There are so many great things to say about Eric, I don't know where to begin. Training with him has been amazing! He has a very easy going, fun personality and his positive energy makes the sessions enjoyable, even though you're busting your butt! He truly cares about you reaching your fitness goals and is dedicated to helping you get there. After just 4 weeks of training with him, I am already down one pants size. WooHoo!! Best feeling ever! I would have never been able to reach my goal on my own. Thank you Eric for keeping me motivated and getting me to my goal!! I know I speak for all of your clients when I say, thank you for changing our lives!! read more

If you were to create the perfect functional program that would include all the necessities to becoming a healthier, stronger and more confident person you'd have spent a life time in research, practice, blood sweat and tears. No victory is without sacrifice. Eric Yamashita has sacrificed, he has put in the work to acquire the knowledge that will most efficiently change your body and mind. Every person in every field at every level needs a catalyst to evolve and improve themselves. Regardless of what physical level you are at, Eric Yamashita has seen it, conquered it and surpassed it, the evidence is provided by lives he has changed. No one expects more from myself than I do but there comes a time when everyone becomes stagnant and needs motivation and a different perspective. Eric helped me change my perspective by enabling me to see that there was much more to what I thought I knew. He incorporates functional exercises that guide your body to become what it was intended to be a leaner, athletic body that burns calories throughout the day. Eric is not a one dimensional trainer, he understands that there is more to training than simply moving the body. Your physical progress is just as important as your mental progress and no one is better at influencing positivity into your life goals than Eric. Your body will follow your mind, and Eric will have both your body and mind working synergistically to become what you want it to be. To become a physically and mentally better you, Eric's private studio is fully equipped with everything that is needed to challenge you. Eric's training studio is in constant change, adding new pieces of equipment to keep his client's body confused thus forcing it to change. Eric only uses what works, no fad equipment or exercises, just a clean private studio where you and Eric can focus on achieving your goals. Eric can form fit a nutritional program for you that is simple and specifically tailored to your goals. He is a genius when it comes to creating easy recipes that will save you time and money. There is a way to change the way you eat while keeping the foods delicious and healthy and Eric has mastered it, he's been doing this for a long time and he knows what works. Eric Yamashita has the charisma and passion to be a life changer along with the innate gift to be the best at what he does. read more

Being a former trainer myself, I can tell you how good and efficient Eric is!! Not only he is safe and knowledgeable, he uses methods that are quick yet works!!!! you never have to put more than 40min to get a kick ass workouts :) He also sees your weak and strong points so quickly that training with Eric is just easy. All around positive guy, good nutritional advise, great motivation to your fitness and life. I would not miss training with him when I am in Honolulu! Just try a session! you will be hooked :) read more

It was some trepidation that I approached the entire concept of "couples" personal training! Having had a personal trainer before, I was very familiar with the "one on one" training that was individualized for a person's strengths and weaknesses (uh, in my case ALL weakness!!). But I was about to embark on a journey with my considerably more fit better half! Ugh...we were already making bets on who was gonna kag first. Disillusioned, I was already betting against myself (which actually kinda already made her the winner). First impression...FREE AMPLE PARKING! Big thumbs up for that, we are off to a good start. Now let's meet the trainer: Aside from being incredibly qualified, impeccable reputation and well known enough to have celebrity status. I found Eric to be eminently personable, and intuitive to the client's needs. In this case, a particularly troublesome couple...ie we scowl at each other, and count each other's reps to make sure nobody's cheating. But with humor, and classic stand up quality timing. Eric gets us through our hour with laughter and competence. The hour flies by and it seems like not working out at all! (until the NEXT day...geez my ass is sore!). Sore ass and all, this guy is the best that I've experienced. He focused on us individually and well as motivated us during "joint" exercises. I cannot say more than he deserves the Five Star status. Because he is after all ..."Hawaii's #1 Trainer" (his own words, modesty not being his strong suit...) . See you in the gym Eric! read more

I've got some yoga to do, so I'm going to keep this very short -- just like Eric. Nah, I kid, I kid. :-) There is no better trainer for you than The Big E. He'll push you. He'll educate you. He'll encourage you. He'll make sure you execute your movements properly (read: safely). He'll entertain you. He'll get you to reach -- no, SMASH -- your fitness goals. He'll become a friend. So, don't wait any longer. Tell him The Hair Whisperer sent you, and go book your next workout with him. Oh, yeah, here's a tip: bring him pumpkin crunch or a donut: Boom! Bonus points. read more

I have been working out with Eric for a few months now and i love it. It doesnt matter if you are a weekend warrior, pro athlete, just want to drop a few pounds or simply want to tone up. Eric can put together a program for you. Eric's passion and love of what he is doing really shows. He always encourages you and motivates you to do your best. Eric has years of experience with all types of clients and he always is in a good mood to make your work out challenging but yet fun. I love using the ropes and he has all the equipment you need. His own personal gym/studio is perfect and i encourage you to give him a try. You will not be dissapointed Thanks E! read more

Eric Yamashita is a great all around trainer. I live primarily on the mainland and train with Eric when I'm in HNL. He's easy to reach and schedule time with. He has that great ability to assess and understand quickly what motivates his clients and develops a training second to none. He works holistically with his clients teaching about diet and fitness and how they work together to achieve results. He is fully "present" during every training with all focus on making sure I am doing the right thing. My hour of training flies by because he jam packs every minute with new/different and challenging exercises. Working with him in his private studio is a GREAT change from the usual gym setting. His equipment at the gym is the best! It's nice to train with someone like Eric who I believe really cares about my health and fitness and meeting my goals...even when it's just for a few weeks at a time every few months! read more

For all the years Ive known Eric Im convinced both his training and his career as a bodybuilder has matured to a level that allows him to share a ton of knowledge with his clients. As a husband and father of two time is very important to me, as is achieving maximum results for the time I invest, training with Eric I was able to capitalize on both. Went I went to eric for help to get back in shape i had a bad back and constantly battled with a weak core. That got fixed in less then 3 month and i learned a ton from him that changed the way i look at fitness. get ready for what he terms " functional training" i.e. a regiment taylored for your specific functional needs. I consider him a friend, mentor, and a sample of how to conduct oneself professionally and progressively. In a world were most people cant even show upon time or have any sense of what work ethic means this guy leads by example. Heres to the silent strong type. A dying breed. 5 stars without a doubt. read more

Eric Yamashita Personal Training - One of my sessions with Eric at his private gym. - Trainers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Eric at Balance Core Fitness is amazing. I honestly did not know what to expect, and came to them off of a recommendation. All of the workouts here are high intensity and the exercises somehow manage to include every muscle in your body. This is basically no nonsense full body circuit training for those who want to get the most out of an hour workout session. Eric is energetic and dedicated to his craft, and it shows the moment you meet him. He is a professional at what he does, and trains you in a personable and fun unintimidating manner. If you are looking to get into shape, balance core is the place. I would recommend this place to anybody that is serious about living a healthier lifestyle. Just get ready to sweat! read more

Eric is a personal trainer/coach/motivator all in one. He takes a comprehensive approach to finding out what you want to achieve and discusses the limitations that hold you back. Eric uses this feedback to customize a workout program that makes burning calories seem so easy. He does a good job balancing encouragement and accountability between sessions to maintain your focus when you're away from the gym. I achieved the results I wanted with Eric's help and was very satisfied with the workout he designed for my needs. I would recommend Eric for personal training and corporate programs because he'll give you the results you want! read more

Second review as it has been awhile since my last one. Eric is helping me more with diet guidance and at-home work out plans and working out at his gym weekly. Still going strong with Eric--eating better, getting stronger and losing weight. A great decision to work with him and probably added years onto my life. Feeling strong. read more

I had my son who plays at a high level of baseball come to Eric for training . He tore both his ACL and MCL and did routine therapy before he stepped it up with Eric. He couldn't wait first to come to Hawaii to train let alone do it while on vacation. To this day he still talks about how much more power he developed from movements that were introduced to him by Eric. Baseball is a sport that little is known on how to train the young developing body with out over training. He took home a wealth of knowledge on how to train and still maintain the speed and power he was wanting. Thanks so much Eric for making it happen. read more

Eric is an AWESOME trainer. His Knowledge about fitness and training is very helpful. He is a real down to earth guy. I just love how I feel after an AWESOME workout. read more