I have known Daniel for about 4 years. He is without a doubt the best Personal Trainer I have had or known. He is an amazing person and I am grateful and feel blessed to know him. He has made a huge impact on my health and life. I am eternally grateful to him. He is more than a PT- he is a Trainer, Nutritionist, Masseuse and Stress Manager all in one. He takes a complete and holistic approach to your health encompassing exercise, nutrition and mental health which has paid dividends for me. When I first arrived to see Daniel, I had a number of historical injuries from playing field hockey, running and yoga. I also has poor posture and habits from working at a desk for 12 hours plus per day. We spent many months correcting my posture, injuries, breathing and poor eating/stress management habits before we even started to tackle my fitness. Then we started to tackle fitness and building muscle, encompassing cardio, weights, tabata, CrossFit, HIT and yoga techniques. I have never had a workout that has been the same as another- we have a huge variety of workouts which keeps me challenged and motivated. I have lost at least 15% of body fat and have not had any injuries since I have been seeing Daniel. I actually have never felt better. Daniel has helped me enormously with my diet and keeps me constantly in line! He genuinely cares about the welfare of his clients, and his regular contact is super helpful and motivating. He knows me and my body so well now, that he can spot if I am stressed, and will work with me on breathing and stress management to ease any negative impact on my body and mind. I look forward to my training sessions with Daniel- we have fun and I enjoy our banter! He is reliable, honest and always willing to help me! At the start of every session he also works on any stress points on my body with the massage gun- which really helps with preventing injuries and keeping my body in check. The gym that we use to work out of -The Space- is an awesome facility and Daniel keeps it spotless and clean. It has been very safe during COVID- with only us sharing the room, masks on and lots of distancing. There is sanitizer all over the gym and a great air management system. A super safe environment. I have recommended Daniel to many of my friends who also have great things to say about him. I can not thank or recommend Daniel enough- HE IS THE BEST. read more

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My husband and I have been training with Daniel over zoom twice a week for most of this year. We have learned so much from him and it's been a lot of fun! I like working with Daniel because he's concerned about the whole package - diet, stress, sleep, and fitness. He's incredibly knowledgeable about fitness, anatomy, and diet but he's not dogmatic about any one approach. He's worked with us this year to make us stronger. I was nervous about the virtual environment but he's very involved and easy to relate to. I'd recommend him to anybody looking for a trainer, and I hope to work with him for a long time to come. I continue to get stronger and learn new things from him every day. He's open to modifying poses to accommodate different strengths. read more

Daniel is BY FAR the best trainer I have ever worked with. If you read my other reviews and check-ins, you will see that historically, I have religiously worked out at Equinox and boutique studios. However, if I had to choose between Daniel, a luxury gym, or a boutique studio (Barry's, Soul, etc.), Daniel would hands down be my top choice. For years, I have struggled to build upper body strength and tone up; the "top tier" trainers at Equinox and the most grueling of Barry's Bootcamp workouts never made a difference. I had accepted this fate until I started training with Daniel - After only 3 months of training with Daniel, I have lost over 8% body fat, can visibly see arm definition, and generally feel stronger/healthier overall. This dramatic change is because of Daniel's holistic approach in working with his clients - which I cannot stress enough - is NOT the standard in the fitness/personal training industry. He takes the time to listen to my goals, curate our sessions specifically for my goals, and spend time talking about nutrition, lifestyle habits, workouts outside of our sessions, etc. Daniel is also incredibly approachable and encouraging, which makes me more excited about putting in the work to crush my goals. If you are ever so lucky to train with Daniel, don't hesitate on the opportunity - It'll be the best decision you've ever made for your health and wellbeing! read more

Daniel is definitely the best personal trainer I have ever had. I'm moving away soon and losing Daniel is definitely one of the biggest things I'm bummed about. I met Daniel through a workout class he taught, and even then he would spend as much time as he could making sure the folks around them had proper form, even if he had 20 students in the class. I struggled in these classes because I had poor body coordination, which Daniel could tell. When we started working together, he spent 6 months with me making sure that I was well coordinated so I wouldn't injure myself. This is huge: most trainers will just have you lifting things so you feel sore, but not changes that lead to transformation. Focusing on coordination was the key to make sure I could develop a sustainable transformation. Daniel is the opposite. He took the time to understand where I was at, what I could do, what I needed to learn, and designed an appropriate plan. Once I became more coordinated and developed more core strength, we started increasing stamina and intensity (including going from 1 session to 2-3 sessions a week and supplementing with other workouts), which resulted in me losing 5%+ body fat in 6 months, along with muscle definition across my whole body. How did this happen? I think the secret to Daniel's success is 1) really understanding what the client needs and pushing them when needed (I definitely need a lot of pushing due to my lack of self confidence in my physical abilities) and 2) treating me more than a person who lifts weights, but understanding the mind-body connection, and giving me what I need to get to the next level. Daniel even gifted me a book for the Holidays on how to be more confident in myself, which was so thoughtful and helpful. He's also constantly checking in on me to make sure I'm OK, and does stretches in our workout to complement my physical therapy sessions for issues with my pecs. I have never felt so strong or confident before. Thank you Daniel for all that you have done for me! read more

I have trained with Daniel for a bit over a year now. He's hands down the best trainer I've ever worked with. Daniel pushes me in every workout, but also makes sure I've got my form down so that I'm able to train on my own. He's knowledgeable in nutrition and health habits, which he makes sure to share with his clients. He is friendly, kind and an all-around gentleman - someone I'm now proud to call a friend. Thanks to him, I feel stronger than ever and am in the best shape of my life. Whether you're looking for online sessions during the pandemic or in person ones at the gym, I highly recommend Daniel. 10/10! read more

I always thought working out was a form of torture until I started training with Daniel. Now I feel restless when I'm forced to miss workouts due to work travel. I really appreciate how Daniel focuses so much on form -- it makes all the difference in the world with how effective your training is! There is something new in each workout, so I'm constantly learning and he knows how to make the workouts fun and challenging. I enjoy our strength training and kickboxing sessions so much that I schedule my other things around them :) read more

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Daniel is truly a gem of a personal trainer. He treats each client with the utmost respect, while working hard to challenge every client to do more than they thought themselves capable of doing at every session. I have significantly improved my strength, endurance and balance by training with him. I have also learned a lot about boxing technique and improved my cardiovascular capacity through boxing training with Daniel each week. As others have mentioned, Daniel is also a stickler for correct form, which can make the exercises he assigns tough but ultimately more rewarding, providing optimal benefit to the exerciser. Daniel is a trainer who TRAINS you to improve your physical fitness and abilities, regardless of your skill level, physical ability and limitations, body size, or age. I highly recommend Daniel for reluctant exercisers, as well as weekend warriors and experienced athletes. Why? Daniel has the experience and skills of an elite athlete, but also has the rare ability to provide a respectful yet challenging personal training experience for all levels of athletes, giving each person a workout that will kick their butt while still being fun. Daniel truly embodies the health-at-every-size philosophy where people of all sizes can pursue health, wellness, and fitness activities of their free will, in an environment free of judgment, weight loss goals/demands, and body and fat shaming. He is truly the fitness trainer we need for the future. read more

Daniel is amazing. I have been personal training with Daniel for about 5 months now, and have seen an amazing improvement in my form and physical ability. Daniel is very patient, and pays a lot of attention to form to make sure that you are getting the most out of your workout. I also really appreciate that Daniel keeps track of your progress, and always mixes up the workout to keep things interesting. Would definitely recommend him! read more

Daniel is an amazing trainer! He cares so much about his clients and really focuses on form and teaching you about mobilizing your body so you can get the best results. He does functional training and boxing so the workouts never get boring and you always leave feeling like you were pushed harder than you could do for yourself. Highly highly recommend him. read more

Daniel is an amazing instructor. I had no experience with personal training before working together, and I rarely pushed myself when I worked out on my own. Daniel always had the time for our sessions, making sure that I had a full, productive experience. He's focused, professional, and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot to carry forward on my own time, and he never let me slack during our sessions (which was for the best). Most important, though, he has a passion for his work that makes sessions fun and inspiring. I'd recommend him for clients of any skill level, body type, or physical condition. read more

I have been training with Daniel for about 1.5 years once a week. I've had about 6 personal trainers in the Bay Area for the past 10 years, and I would say that Daniel's been the best. I am not a big fan of running on a treadmill (or running in general) for cardio, so Daniel and I have been doing boxing instead. Sometimes we focus on different movements. Sometimes we just stick with easy punches and go for pure cardio. Either way, it's been great to be able to mix boxing with strength / weight training. I do pilates and yoga on other days, so it is a nice balance. Also, Daniel focuses a lot on my form and body mechanics of how things work in order to get the best out of any workout and to be able to apply that to all other workouts I do. Since it is a personal training, Daniel has been doing some customized workout routines for me. For example, I've always had some trouble activating my gluteal muscles, and we have been doing different workouts trying to activate/engage those muscles more. Oh another thing I love -- we always end our training with proper stretching! I am very happy with the results I have been seeing. I am in good shape. I have a way better posture now. My form has improved significantly. I can engage my gluteal muscles better. Even when I am traveling, Daniel gave me 3 simple workouts I can do on my own since consistency is important and I was able to do those workouts at a hotel/parents' house. If you are in SF and would like a personal trainer to work with, I highly recommend Daniel! read more

I have now worked with Daniel for over half a year now. Since I started working with him he's had me focus on minor things that I wouldn't think would have made a huge difference. But it has, he's very engaging and enjoyable to work with as well. I look forward to my sessions with him and I get upset if I miss a session for whatever reason. For over a month now we have focused on Boxing training and I've become very confident on my skills. All in all I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a trainer as well as a boxing coach! read more

I have been working with Daniel for 3 years now and he is truly an amazing trainer, teacher and friend. I was connected to Daniel because I really wanted to focus on kickboxing and as it turned out that was not what I really needed. Daniel focus' on form and making sure you are doing the right things for your body and also for your level of ability. I have worked with trainers for at least 15 years and he has truly changed my mobility and flexibility to allow me to have better posture and better movement in all activities. He not only listens to me but really knows my body and what it needs. Daniel is so knowledgeable, professional and of course extremely fit! read more