I worked with Dustin for 18 months and it was a game-changer. He created smart, personalized training plans that worked with (not against) my knee arthritis. Thanks to his support and accountability, I stayed consistent and hit every workout for over a year--no small feat! I felt stronger, saw real results, and never had to second-guess what to do. The flexibility to train on my own schedule was key, and he even made special workouts for when I traveled. If you're thinking about starting your fitness journey, start it with Dustin. Totally worth it. read more

I moved from Sacramento and a fabulous personal trainer to the Seattle area, then COVID happened. I am primarily a runner, but strength training makes me a better runner, especially with the big hills in the area! As I finished of the 2021 race year, my last race aggravated an already worn and cranky knee. I figured it was time to see if I could find a good body work person to help with recovery. I found Dustin and not only does he do great body work, but I discovered he was a personal trainer as well. I did a DEXA scan then started working with him. I started building up strength, even though I couldn't run. Dustin was very careful not to do anything to aggravate the injury as he built the rest of me up, including supporting muscle groups. By April I was starting to run again. I was also trying to drop the extra COVID pounds I picked up, and while the scale didn't seem to be budging, my clothes were definitely feeling better. I did another DEXA scan, and I had dropped 10 pounds of fat (including most of the visceral fat) and picked up 10 pounds of lean mass, so definitely moving in the right direction! Dustin is very knowledgeable in anatomy, nutrition and the science around performance. We enjoy our discussions, and he appreciates my effort and enthusiasm, and the fact that I run around all over the country running these crazy Ragnar races. Not exactly your normal Grandma pursuit! I highly recommend Dustin, whether you are a competitive athlete, you want to be more healthy in general, fit in your clothes better, or don't want to fall over, break a hip and die! I say that last only somewhat tongue in cheek. It is definitely on my mind; I am appallingly close to that age! But I don't feel old, or look old, and my DEXA scan also shows I have very dense bones, another benefit of running and weightlifting! Just yesterday I was doing single-leg dead lifts with two 35 pound kettlebells and he said, "Just think, most people can't even do these without weight, and here you are with 70 pounds!" DON'T BE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE! Go get in shape with Dustin! You don't HAVE to get to the really big kettlebells either. Talk to Dustin, figure out YOUR goals! read more

I went to Dustin after having fallen off the bandwagon and neglecting to work out for, admittedly, several years. What I love most about him is his approach- he treats fitness like technology, constantly updating routines based on his latest learnings, and his education is seemingly never-ending. It is clear that Dustin truly loves his work. I was a bit hesitant to make the investment in a trainer, never having had one, but now I understand the true value in doing so. I learned foundational techniques and principles that are critical to everything I do in the gym. And, by challenging myself in the safe environment with Dustin, I now feel comfortable to challenge myself independently. I can't thank Dustin enough for helping me find my way back to a healthy lifestyle and for reminding me how much I love strength training. If you have the chance to train with him yourself, don't pass it up! read more

I have never met anyone who is as dedicated as Dustin! I am an athlete who, over the years, has found a love of great food and cocktails, and, whose busy schedule hinders me from finding consistency with my workouts. Because of these poor choices and overall inconsistency, I am not in a place that allows me to fully enjoy every aspect of life. Needless to say, Dustin has been such an amazingly important source of positivity, structure, and motivation, which I was lacking. I always thought I knew everything to do: what to eat, what not to eat, what workouts are best, etc. But Dustin has introduced a new way of thinking...and overall "living". His devotion and enthusiasm is contagious and his encouraging, sweet demeanor could inspire you do do anything. His appetite for learning goes unmatched as he is always striving to learn and implement new ideas. I have always been an "all or nothing" type of person, which has gotten me nowhere as far as my consistency. He is slowly and surely changing my mindset on the way I view things, which will lead to sustaining a healthy lifestyle. I am so thankful to have him in my life! Also- he's full of good quotes and I'll leave you with a Dustin Hassard original (and one of my favorites): "Nothing is ever difficult, it's just time consuming." read more

4 years ago, I gained about ten pounds from a thyroid problem. The doctors said that the weight would disappear as the medicine started to work, however, the weight remained on. For about 3.5 years, I remained bitter that I had gained the weight in no way that was my fault- I hadn't been eating badly etc. Finally, I joined a gym and the woman who signed me up recommended Dustin when I said that I needed a trainer. When I first met Dustin at the gym, not only had I gained over ten pounds, but I also hadn't worked out in years, many, many, many years. I never liked working out, but I felt unhealthy and hated the weight that I had gained. He sat down with me and discussed my goals and concerns and put my mind at ease that I could accomplish what I wanted to accomplish. I jokingly lifted up my t-shirt and pulled at my belly fat and said, I want this to go away and I want to get into shape. When we began to workout together, he explained all the different moves we were doing so that I understood their benefits and how I could do them on my own. There were many times when I thought that I couldn't finish, but he pushed me to go on and I always did. Working with Dustin was the best gift I could have ever given to myself. He is a very talented trainer. He knows what he is doing and he is also one of the sweetest and friendliest people that I have every met. He is a great partner to have whether you are new to the workout scene or a regular. I highly recommend him. read more

Dustin has been my trainer for almost a year and a half now. He has worked with me through a stress fracture in my femur, a broken jaw (I'm a klutz!), pregnancy, and now post-pregnancy. He has single handily changed how I move my body, my attitude towards the gym, and how I workout. I look forward to every session with him! On my pregnancy: I was super nervous and not sure what to expect and he made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. Dustin had me rest, which was great because at one point my hands were shaking, and brought water when I didn't even realize I was actually thirsty and needed it. I could hardly walk on Saturday, but I stretched and went to the gym on Sun & Mon. While at the gym some lady who was recently pregnant confided in her "trainer" that she is pregnant and wanted to take special care as she had lost the last baby. Her trainer just nodded, smiled, and had her do a bunch of upper body stuff as well as some terribly formed dead lifts. All I could think was, I'm so glad Dustin took the time and didn't blow me off like that trainer just did because if I was that other pregnant lady I would be even more freaked out about working out. So! Thank you for actually caring, I noticed and greatly appreciated it!" Post-Pregnancy: My baby just turned 4 months old and I'm 5 pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight. Dustin has been amazing, easing me back into our routine and helping me rebuild my confidence in my body and strength. read more

Dustin changed the way I think about training. He immediately identified the need for my body to stretch in order for it to strengthen. I never thought about that before we worked together. He is an intuitive, dedicated and creative trainer. He took me through a program that was progressive and made sense for the work I needed to do. I am only sorry he moved from the area. Each of you who pursue a course of training with him will no doubt have a great experience. read more

When I first started training with Dustin, I was afraid to take a step without pulling my back out. I'm a 61 year old male with numerous problems and operations. But Dustin understands movement and takes the time to examine your form. He's passionate about training, and his clients. You can't go wrong with Dustin. He really knows his stuff.. He's the real deal! read more