I trained with James for over one year and, I can confidently said, he is the best trainer I ever had. My goals were to loose 15 pounds and tone area that, at the age of 52, starts moving even if you are not!!! With James I was able to reach my goals and never get injured lifting weights. James is very knowledge and during his section he's truly focused on his clients, constantly making sure your form is perfect. I would have keep on training with him but I relocated across the country. I still use his work outs, and his nutritional advice. I interviewed and tried few trainers where I live now, but they have real big shoes to fill! read more

James Dawson Fitness - Nutritionists Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Time for an update... James is still the man! I'm going on 3.5 years with James now, and he's still the best trainer I could ask for. I see him 2-3 times weekly and am pumped every time I go to the gym. My fitness journey has evolved a lot over the years, and whether I'm bulking or cutting, James has made sure I have the tools to achieve my goals in a healthy and manageable way. He provides guidance for both my nutrition and my workouts, and I always feel confident that I'm walking away with a solid plan, which I definitely need. James is also my biggest cheerleader and motivator, which became ever more evident as I prepared for my first fitness competition recently. James encouraged me to do the show and to challenge myself with a new goal. I wasn't sure I could do it, but James was there every step of the way to boost my morale and give me confidence. He was patient with me and put up with my hangry moods. As a result, I felt confident and comfortable on stage and nabbed a 2nd place bodybuilding trophy - not bad for my first time out. I will readily recommend James to anyone who is looking to tackle their fitness goals, no matter what they are. He's a great trainer and friend, so do yourself a favor and hit him up. read more

James Dawson Fitness - James guided me to 2nd place Bantamweight Bodybuilding at the 2019 NPC Northwest Championships - Nutritionists Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've worked with several good trainers (I'm early 60's), and am comfortable saying James is excellent. I've worked with him for a year, after accounting for two month-long breaks. During that time I've dropped the few covid pounds I put on, and my body composition has changed significantly enough to make me feel fantastic. My goals are to further build muscle and lose a few more pounds, and though sadly he can't police me through my overly wine-and-dine-y social life, James offers encouragement and guidance in a humorous and kind (though insistent!) way. I'm happy with the direction of the incremental changes we've effected, and that my physical condition in my 60's is improving instead of deteriorating. James is a knowledgeable, effective, supportive trainer and a good human. I actually look forward to my often grueling workouts. Unequivocal endorsement! read more

I've been training with James twice weekly since August 2016. I've seen a ton of changes in my body since then - I'm much stronger and leaner overall and I have more energy. Most importantly, training with James has helped me build confidence and realize that I truly enjoy working out. James is extremely knowledgeable so I always feel comfortable and know that he's not going to make me do anything that will result in injury. He explains things thoroughly and pays attention to my movements to ensure that my form is correct. I have pretty severe neck and spinal issues and I never feel like I'm going to get hurt while working with him. My overall pain level has been reduced which I didn't even think was possible. James is extremely motivating and is a genuinely nice guy. He takes his work seriously but doesn't sit there and scream at you, which is much appreciated! He's very flexible and will do his best to accommodate you if there's a change in your plans for the week. I've been traveling a decent amount recently and he's been great working with me to accommodate my schedule. He put together a customized diet plan for me and checks in to see how things are going. He even offered to add me on MyFitnessPal to help me stay accountable and to encourage me. James also will provide you with a customized at-home or gym fitness routine so you can work out on the days you aren't seeing him. I raved about training with James so much that my husband decided to start training with him too. If you're looking for a knowledgeable trainer who will help you get real results, James is the best! read more

I've been training with James for four months now and am absolutely loving it! He is an excellent trainer for all body types. I am a smaller gal and have never felt this strong in my life! I look forward to every session with James because he is constantly changing our routine. No stagnant workout here. He also listens to what you want to improve on or if you have specific goals #squatgoals :) read more

James Dawson Fitness - Tarzan lifting heavy weights with James - Nutritionists Near Me - Seattle, Washington

James is excellent! My husband and I have both lost over 20 lbs and built significant muscle in 6 months, which was our goal. After having my second baby, I needed a program that was tailored to my needs. James not only provides excellent personal training instruction and encouragement, but also a nutrition plan balancing your macros and based off of your regular diet. James is always professional and kind. He is consistent, reliable, and always focused on my goals. When I would start to lose interest or want to quit, James' encouragement and commitment kept me engaged. I can't give a higher recommendation for James. He is a class act and excellent at what he does. If you can get on his schedule, run, don't walk. read more

I've been working out with James for over 5 months and I love seeing the results I'm getting! A few years ago, I tried personal training with another trainer and I did not get the results I was looking for so I gave up. Then last year, 3 months before my wedding, I almost joined a crossfit gym, but instead I started training with James and I'm very glad I did! In addition to the workouts, James also gave me a macronutrient ratios recommendation. I was able to lose fat and gain muscle, which was my goal. James has been very good at keeping me motivated, the workouts are always different and tailored to my needs. I suffer from chronic low back pain and was used to waking up with pain almost everyday. I rarely get any back pain now, except for when I ocassionally do group classes, which I know I shouldn't do. I'm very happy with my progress that I'm still training with James even after my wedding. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a personal trainer. read more

James is without a doubt the best trainer I have ever come across. I've had many trainers before and no one takes the time to develop the right program and diet that best fits you more than James. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain every exercise performed. He makes fitness and lifting seem a lot less intimating than it may seem. He checks in daily and is always available to give feedback, even on his day off! I feel so blessed to have found him. He's passionate about what he does which motivates me to do and be better. Seattle is lucky to have you James! read more

James is great! Have been working out with him for the last year. He's encouraging, patient, supportive, and easy going. He is never intimidating, but also encourages you to work towards positive results. Highly recommend him! read more

James Dawson is an exceptional trainer. I was lucky enough to get to work with him for approx. 2 years. He's educated, a great motivator, wonderful personality to be around and is able to work with all age-ranges of clients. From the young, fit athlete to older clients needing to stay active and everyone in between, James is a first-class trainer. I'm only sorry that we lost him in Los Angeles, but he is a terrific gain for the people in Seattle. Give him a call and get started. You won't regret it!!! read more

James is an AMAZING personal trainer. It's obvious that he likes his profession but, even more importantly, he cares about his clients and their goals. My body feels "happy" after a workout with him. He pushes me to limits that I didn't know I could reach. I feel stronger, happier, and healthier since I've been working out with him. When we workout together, his full attention is on me, he is watching, correcting posture, and teaching me proper lifting techniques. He even gave me a nutrition guide to complement my routine and improve my overall fitness goals. I know that working out with James as my personal trainer was one of the best decisions I have made. Sadly I can only give him only 5 stars :) read more

James is such an amazing personal trainer that really cares about his clients and their fitness journey. He is very flexible and accommodating to his clients schedule as well as their various fitness levels. I have learned a tremendous amount about proper lifting techniques, nutrition and ways to improve my overall fitness from him. I can't say enough great things about James and truly enjoy every session as he pushes me harder and closer to my goals. read more

Had the pleasure of training with James over the summer. Loved every minute of it. He's an excellent trainer that really cares about your personal fitness goals. I only had a few months with him unfortunately, but in that time lost weight, gained muscle and increased my strength. I cannot recommend James enough as a personal trainer. The best! read more

James Dawson is excellent. He's been my trainer for the past few years and thanks to training with him I'm in amazing shape. As well as being incredibly dedicated, knowledgable and motivating, he's great at listening and working with you to achieve your own specific fitness needs and goals. He is unfailingly positive, encouraging, disciplined and kind. And he'll work with you to get the body you want! Can't recommend James enough!!!!! read more

I have been trained by James Dawson for the past several years and found him to be a great trainer. I am an older Client (everything is relative) who requires specialized training to ensure injuries from an accident some thirty years ago are dealt with appropriately. James has always been able to gauge the level of intensity and the number of repetitions of my exercises to give me a good work-out without worsening my prior injuries. James is skillful when working with Clients of all ages and fitness levels. He is very personable and has a wealth of knowledge about fitness and nutrition. If you are fortunate enough to train with him, you won't be disappointed. I would recommend him very highly. read more

James is an exceptional trainer and asset to my every day life. I have been going to work out with him for a year now and seeing him three times a week. Always upbeat and smiling, we work on form, maneuver around strain or inability, and keep things moving. I always have a fun time and he keeps me accountable for showing up and nutrition. I've had a transformation over the past year and while I have put in a lot of hard work I would honestly say it wouldn't be possible without James. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trainer. read more

James is awesome! I've been training with him since late August and have lost 40 pounds in that time (I've been eating clean, but literally the only exercise I do other than random hikes or skiing is my 2x per week workouts with James). Using a personal trainer keeps me accountable, and what I love about James is how flexible he is - I travel for work and he's willing to train super early before my flights. He's also always willing to move sessions around to accommodate when I'll be available, sometimes even at the last minute. He's also really good about listening - I feel really comfortable telling him if something doesn't feel right and we make adjustments (not like other trainers with the "no pain, no gain - power through it" philosophy); I know that I won't hurt myself when working out with him. On top of it all, he's just a really nice guy and we have interesting conversations that make the workouts go really quickly. Bottom line; if you're looking for someone who knows their stuff to keep you accountable, give James a call! read more

I've worked with James since 2011. I'm a 30 something woman and I had zero gym experience when I started working with him. He helped me feel really comfortable using all those crazy weight machines for the first time. He encourages you to push yourself, and he's so great you want so much to please him :), but he doesn't yell or get in your face about it. He watches carefully as I work out, making sure I'm in the proper position so I don't hurt myself, and ensuring I don't form a bad habit that can lead to injury later. (I started working with him because of back trouble -- he was super careful about making sure my back was safe). Some trainers know how to use machines properly and they're super fit, but they're not teachers -- they don't have the patience or the ability to put themselves in a student's shoes (particularly beginners). James is super knowledgable and knows how to teach. Rare combination. Seattle - 1, LA - 0! I wholeheartedly recommend him!!! read more