It's not easy as an obese person to want to start working out with a trainer. I was embarrassed and insecure. It's easy to let negative talk enter your mind and worry about what everyone else is going to think of you. So I went to James overweight and worried. It took a month of him convincing me. He didn't have to spend that much time talking to me and reassuring me. But he did. He never pressured me. Just encouraged me and he was so patient. He's always seen me as what I could be not as I was. He was right. Everyone at the gym was nice. James has been a great trainer. I'm not at the fitness level of everyone else (yet) so he does a great job of tailoring each exercise to my fitness level. Don't get me wrong, he does not make it easy. If I had written this review in the beginning of my time with him I would have given him 5 stars and told you how much I hate him...especially if I wrote this review on leg day. I was VERY surprised how affordable (almost cheap but shhh don't tell him) it is to workout with him. Because James trains multiple people at once it keeps the price down. But don't think for a second he isn't watching your form. I don't know how he does it but he knows what everyone is doing. My schedule is different every week and James has been VERY accommodating. This is one of the reasons I travel 20 miles to work out with him. I won't find that anywhere else. I have lost 78 pounds. My life is so completely different than it was 8 months ago. I was living in a prison I created for myself. The world is so different now. My life is different. I could say I've started living This hasn't been easy and it's been a lot of hard work but James came into my life right when I needed him. He's a good guy and it's easy to want him to be as successful as he has made me. This is why I highly recommend him. read more

ETPFitness - 25 pounds to go until I'm at my goal. I'm sure glad I met James to help me get there. Down 78 pounds in this before and after. - Trainers Near Me - Irvine, California

James changed my life! Just after 6 weeks I was seeing results. You can see in the photos how much a difference my body has changed in 3 months into 9 months. Not only does he help you in the gym with your exercises but he gives you a meal plan that's realistic for a lifestyle. He sets you up for life. This is not a quick fix. I followed his guidelines and now it's just the way I live. He tracks my progress every month and changes things up all the time. I was one of those "new year new you" person and now a year later I'm still living this healthy life. He's very good at communicating so when I have a question he always answers right away. Yo can tell he's very passionate about his job and he truly cares about his clients and their goals read more

ETPFitness - Trainers Near Me - Irvine, California

I love this place! James is a great trainer - always has challenging sessions tailored to my fitness level. He really cares about his clients and their success. And he's fun too! My kids go to him as well for their sports agility training and it's one of the few things I don't have to nag them to go to! read more

I wish I could give 6 stars! Really pushes you! Pushed me more then I ever thought my body could do/lift! Very knowledgeable on form, the body, and life! You get a great workout, great laugh, and great motivational mini talks (while you catch your breath for the next set) would recommend!!! read more

I am so happy I found James and started training with him. I am not the easiest client since I have few health conditions but he found a way to find my strengths , and work around my injuries that overtime actually healed and I am 200% better and stronger when I started my Journey with James.. I truly am embracing the process and look forward to my training sessions with James. Stay tuned... it is just about to get serious!! read more

ETPFitness - Trainers Near Me - Irvine, California

james has seriously changed my life. i've always been someone intimidated and scared of training, but i now have never felt more comfortable in the gym and even with my own body ! james is truly a wealth of knowledge when it comes to guiding people on their fitness journey. he has educated me on the correct ways to change my lifestyle in order to change my body. he is great at communicating and motivating you towards your fitness goals from the personally tailored meal plan to the monthly checks on your progress. always changing up the workouts and just a great person to be around, james always makes your workout fun and enjoyable. thanks james for being so great at what you do ! read more

ETPFitness - Trainers Near Me - Irvine, California

James is amazing!!!! He is so motivating day in and day out. I've been going to James for about 5 months, and I have seen such a change in my body already. He really knows what he's talking about and he even gives you a meal plan tailored to what your trying to achieve. He is always changing up the workouts so you never get bored, and he makes sure to show you the exercise as well as watch you to make sure you have the right form and that you don't injury yourself. He does train 2-3 people at a time but don't worry he spends plenty of time with each client and even though he might be across the gym helping another client he is still watching you to make sure your doing it correctly. The gym is very clean they even have showers which are very clean as well.All of the trainers and clients are very friendly the first time you walk in it could be a little intimidating but don't worry James is there to walk you through it and as long as you commit you'll start to see results within a couple weeks just stick to the meal plan. You won't regret signing up with James he is an amazing trainer and if you have any questions about your meal plan or just in general he is always available he's just a text/call away. You won't find anyone more motivating or committed to his work than him :) read more

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James will help you get results! If you follow the meal plan and do your homework you will see the inches melt off. Show up for yourself you won't regret it! Not only did I lose weight I saw a difference in my health which meant everything to me. Thanks James you rock‍ read more

I've always had a love hate relationship with the gym, so I decided to work out out with a trainer. If you are looking to get serious results, look no further, JAMES is your guy... Extremely professional, a great motivator, will push you above your limits and guide you through every work out... He also gave me a meal plan, and helps me stay on track day in day out... I feel so lucky to have found him, I can tell he is passionate about what he does, and that makes all the difference! read more

Lost 20 lbs since following James. He is such an inspiration to life. His inspiration is addictive. Makes me want to be a better person.

Trainers rarely listen, they have a set way of doing things and apply that method to all regardless of the trainee's input or ability. No so with James at ETP Fitness. I just started using him and he is great, he listens, modifies my workout according to my ability, he is smart, classy guy with a great body and great personality. James is an ex-college football and basketball player, so he knows how to be the best, and this excellence comes over in his training. I highly recommend him over the 25 other trainers I have tried. 5 stars for this classy guy. read more

Made a huge difference in my health & my attitude. James is phenomenally educated in the fitness space, and I look forward to the gym for the first time ever... LOL. He's also funny as heck. read more

James is amazing! He really takes the time to listen to your goals and what you want to achieve with fitness. He makes a personal workout plan that is tailored just for you. So often trainers use yelling and punishments to motivate, not the case with James. He is so positive and encouraging. You will have a wonderful experience with him. He was so attentive to make sure my form and posture was inline. I have been an athlete my whole life and had many trainers. attention to details, especially form is so crucial to building muscle and preventing injury. He even made sure I warmed up correctly and taught me some new warm-up/ stretches that I have never done before. I am so satisfied with my results and look forward to every session. Definitely go see James !! read more

James is very motivating and patience! He knows and understands what you want. James is also really good at keeping you on track. He checks up on you to see if your goals are being met and let you know your progress as you go along. Great trainer and very knowledgeable! read more

I've been going for three weeks now and have had the best experience ever with a personal trainer. The gym is nice and doesn't smell like a typical gym (if you know what I mean). But the best part is that James has worked with me and my arthritis knees so that now at the end of three weeks they feel better than they have in years! James has been making sure that my form is right so that I strengthen my leg muscles instead of hurting my knees. I was planning to take a couple of months off in the summer but no way am I doing that now. I'm addicted! read more

I'm not very Athletic so at first I was very skeptical! But the work outs James gave me were hard yet very rewarding. My form has gotten much better and in the end I loved working out. Not only did I start enjoy working out but I started feeling way more confident about myself! James is also very good at making you feel welcomed and makes the environment fun. I'm glad I joined ETP fitness and I would highly recommend it to anyone. read more

James is a GREAT personal trainer! He trains you with exercises that fit your fitness level and challenges you in the process. He gave me the desire to want to push myself when I thought I couldn't do it. He also offers meal plans if you are in need of one. You DEFINITELY wont be disappointed if you choose him to be your trainer. read more

James is a great trainer and motivator. I have really progressed and enjoyed our work out sessions. He has helped me focus on reaching my goals. read more