Jon is awesome! Aside from being the nicest guy you'll ever meet, he is a great motivator. He will…read morehelp you achieve whatever goals you set out to accomplish, regardless of your current skill level. I went to Jon because I was in a "workout rut" and he pulled me right out of it. Before, I used to spend over 2 hours a day at the gym, but I wasn't noticing any results, and I couldn't figure out why. Jon set up a customized workout plan for me, and in 3 short months I have noticed a HUGE difference. I started seeing muscle definition that wasn't there before. I thought at first maybe I was just frequently stumbling into great lighting, but when my boyfriend told me he noticed too, I knew it was the payoff from working with JDLT. As others have mentioned, Jon is very flexible, and willing to work with your schedule. Whether you are training for a big race or just trying to get in shape, I would highly recommend working with JDLT!!

I met Jon at DIAKADI, where his positive energy, and enthusiasm to help others immediately got my…read moreattention! I approached Jon to help me discover the most accurate metabolic rate training that I needed to enhance my body composition for a show! I scheduled both EMR/RMR tests with Jon & he created an online program for me to follow using the results! As a result of working with Jon, I understand my optimal training protocol, prevent injury/metabolic damage, and maintain longer workout periods rather than feeling burnout or quit due to over training or under eating, which is what I experienced in 2010 when I hired another coach to train me for a bikini contest. If you want to bring a healthy balance back to your training, desire more accurate & optimal levels of fitness, I highly recommend Jon & both EMR/RMR tests!

Chris is definitely the best personal trainer in the East Bay, he's fun to work out with and very…read moreknowledgable. He mixes up the work outs and always kicks my butt! He is extremely patient and encouraging, plus he is just a funny, cool guy. He works out of Club One City Center and Pacific Ring Sports in downtown Oakland, but I also do some sessions with him at my house. The only downside is that it is tough to get sessions with him because he is booked up most mornings. Overall, he is the best personal trainer I have ever worked with.

Chris is fabulous and he knows how to push you to your personal best! Chris incorporates your whole…read morebody in every session by utilizing traditional strength training, plyometrics, core conditioning and cardio. He's the best trainer in the East Bay.

Chris was my personal trainer for a few sessions at Crunch, and it was worth it. To start, we went…read moreover my existing habits and goals, then built out a plan to work toward those goals. Even though I only had a few sessions with him, he pushed me hard in every one. He didn't put me off for longer-term clients and was encouraging the whole time. All the while, he would answer my questions and give me advice on when to stretch, how long to rest, how to focus my efforts, what kind of workout intensity to look for, and supplements to take.

Chris is nothing less of awesome. He's a very down to earth trainer that is attentive to your goals…read moreand will prescribe and motivate you accordingly. Beyond corrections in form and regiment Chris is also knowledgeable in good nutrition and dieting goals. He was quick to share the key facts from all the noise online to get me on a proper path to fitness. I look forward to sharing another session with him hopefully soon!

I've been working with Tyler for about six months. When I started I had pain and stiffness in my…read moreneck and shoulder, and a constant headache. Tyler, using his skill, knowledge and intuition designed a program of exercises and bodywork that had me pain free and able to continue my work as a Pilates instructor. Last weekend I completed my Level Three advanced training to teach Reformer Pilates. Thank you Tyler!! You made it possible!

I have had 3 sessions with Tyler now and each one has been tailored to my specific needs at the…read moretime. Tyler is intuitive, caring, thorough and has an excellent understanding of anatomy. I have found his work to be effective and look forward to my next massage!

I have been working out at the gym and doing cardio since I was 18, however I never had the courage…read moreto workout with weights. Well that has changed because of Jason Marx. I have been trainging with Jason Marx for a year and half and he has pushed me and encouraged me to not only meet but exceed my fitness goals. In addition to lifting more weight than I ever thought I could, he has made me believe in myself, and have more confidence in myself. If there is a new weight workout he is going to show me I no longer say I can't do it I embrace it and make it happen! Jason cares about his clients not just for the time he is trainging you but he is constantly looking for ways to improve workouts and eating habits so we can continue to the next fitness level. He is always throwing new things into the workout so I don't plateau. If you are looking for a trainer you have to workout with Jason Marx at least once. I guarantee you won't want to workout with any other trainer after that!!

I've been training with Jason at 1119 Fitness for a little over a year and I can't say enough good…read morethings about him. He gives just the right amount of motivation and pointers--enough to push you without being annoying. He has a great sense of humor. And he accomodates my hectic schedule. I've had other trainers in the past, and witnessed many, and without doubt, Jason is one of the best around. The proof is in the pudding though: With just 1 or 2 workouts a week, I've dropped at least 15 pounds of fat and put on significant muscle mass. My flexibility is improved, as is my stamina. I came to him barely able to do a set of push ups, and now I can do them all day long. I'm 38, and feel better than I have since I was 10 years younger. I was a decent athlete when I was younger, but getting old is no joke (as is getting married and having kids), and I've fallen off over the past decade. Jason is a former athlete, and approaching middle age as well (sorry Jason), so I think he gets it. I've seen and worked with younger trainers who treat clients like olympic athletes, pushing too hard, and risking injury. I've also worked with trainers who've treated me like I've never seen the inside of a gym before, which is insulting. Jason is neither. With a session or two he figured out where I was and where I wanted to be, and has developed perfectly challenging sessions for me. Never the same one twice either. He trains men and women, a variety of shapes and ages, and all seem pleased. Do it!!!!

I went to see Sterling physiques after watching all of the marvel movies in reverse order. This was…read morea whole new experience from watching them from the beginning. I digress. Because of all the movie watching I realized that I hadn't moved in over 36 hours and I had a gut from eating copious amounts of pizza and tacos. As I entered the state of the fart facility, I was greeted by a fit but weird looking man. He asked why I was there and I explained that I had eaten too many tacos. Tacos? He asked. What's a taco? I explained and even showed him one because I had 17 in my backpack. He asked to try and then immediately tried to take a bite from the middle and made all of the filling fall to the floor. He explained that he was the manager and had lived in a closet like Harry Potter for most of his life. He was not magical, though. After he led me to the main trading area where a more fit yet weirder looking man was deadlifting styrofoam weights. He asked if I needed help and explained that he had a library of books but would not let me read out of any of them. I moved on. Into the 3rd ring of hell I went. I could explain this for days but it consisted of a Bulgarian man rocking what looked to be the robot from I, Robot in water. I didn't want to know. I finally made it to the final boss and it was shocking. Ground squirrels everywhere. A man wearing a suit of squirrels emerged from the ground looking tired and hungry. He exclaimed "I am King Squirrel Daddy, I am going to destroy humanity. You haven't seen the horrors I've seen. If you had you'd cry!" He was batshit crazy. He also mentioned something about virtual reality and human constructs. I had not trained enough yet. I wasn't ready. I threw my bag of tacos and distracted him enough to escape.

I've played sports all my life and was a four year varsity athlete and I can honestly say that Bret…read morehas been the best trainer I have ever worked with. I contacted Bret 5 months before my wedding (2 years ago) with a goal of losing weight and toning up for the big day. From our first session he was honest and clear about what our plan would be to achieve my goals and explained how to effectively combine weight lifting, cardio, and nutrition to give me the results I was looking for. Bret's positive attitude is incredible and contagious. Even on days when I was not feeling very motivated at the start he could inspire me to work hard and get the most out of each session. . Bret is passionate about fitness, always encouraging, and somehow always knows when to push you to increase your weights or difficulty level. I feel so lucky to have found him! I'm goign on my thrid year of training with him and he is an integral part of my keeping the weight off.

MY 100TH REVIEW!!!!!!…read more SHORT STORY (Since I'm long winded): Amazing boot camp!!! Geared toward beginners but customized for everyone in the group. Small class size and (very!) personalized instruction. Three days a week, M - W - F. Meet at the Filbert Steps on Sansome. This is an evening boot camp--rare and a great find! Meet at 6pm, up the stairs, workout at the base of Coit Tower, and back down by about 7:30pm. Brandon is a Master Trainer at the Bay Club. He calls it boot camp but he's far from the military drill sergeant type. Fitness, form, and fun are his goals for everyone! The number is his NYC cell. He's working on a website too. When I hear it's up and running, I'll try to add it to the listing. Feel free to PM me if you'd like extra information though. LONG STORY (And it's worth it!): Craigslist pointed me in the right direction again! I was searching through the "Groups" listings and found an ad for a beginner's boot camp. "This program will focus on supporting those that are looking to get back into shape, as opposed to those that are already in shape," the ad read. Um, yes please!!! I'd actually been looking at the ads and reviews for other boot camps in the city but just wasn't feeling right about them. Yes, they all say "go at your own pace," or "just do what you can." But really, I didn't want to be the fat slowpoke in a sea of teeny, lululemon-clad ladies. The first session was free, to see if it was what we were looking for. There were about 5 newbies that first day. We met at the bottom of the Filbert Steps, on Sansome. Brandon, the trainer, met us on the corner there and made us all feel at home. Then it was up those torturous stairs. Up, up, up..... The first night, I stopped twice on the way up. I didn't know if I would make it to the top, let alone ever come back! But we all got to the top, each at her own pace, and got into the work out. Yep, after climbing up, there's another 45-60 minutes of instruction. Strength training utilizing the walls, railings, etc at the base of the tower. Brandon brings the yoga mats, medicine balls, and resistance bands. Plenty of cardio mixed in as well, progressing steadily. As we keep going, each woman in the group is making progress. For now, we've only had women but it's not at all closed to men! (Come on guys...you don't even have to wake up early for it!) Brandon makes sure to show progressions of each exercise so that those who need to take it at a slower pace have somewhere to start, and those who need a challenge will certainly find it. He stresses the importance of form and watches everyone closely and individually to make personal adjustments. I thought I would just stick with the boot camp for a month or so, get my own work out ramped up. Four months later, I'm so hooked. This is a group that makes sure I get out and go. At the gym, it's easy not to go for weeks on end. No one cares. Brandon really cares though. And since I'm consistently there and putting in the work, I'm also getting the results! Getting toned, have more energy, and well into the double digit weight loss! I'm actually starting to believe I can have the body I want by my wedding day in the Fall!

Pros * A great full body workout; outside of a boring gym…read more* A great trainer who will push you to your best but isn't a sergeant type * A workout that changes often * Small class size; no more than 10 * Meets in the evening; 6:00 p.m. * Great price in comparison to other boot camps * Brandon, the trainer brings any equipment you may need * Brandon is patient and very knowledgeable Side note: In the beginning I couldn't run more than five minutes. I even cried my first class...but if you stick with it you will see improvements, like I have. Cons There really aren't any cons. The only difficult part is committing to improving myself and showing up consistently.

Alex is the best. He is the perfect personal trainer you were looking for all your life!…read moreHe is very knowledgeable, patient and caring. He is pushing you in a very subtle manner. Being a dentist, I had lots of tension headaches that was effecting my life style. Since I have started with Alex, I have not taken even one pain killer. Bye bye head aches. He knows how to work around your injury and making you stronger. I also never ran in my life and he is training me for long distance running. Even though he is very sophisticated and full of knowledge, his style is very natural and he does not make things unnecessary complicated.Thank you Alex!

Alex is AWESOME! His workouts are great!…read more I like that he really listens to what you need. I joined a company bootcamp/workout session that lasted for 8 weeks. When I started I had a slight back problem. Alex adjusted the workout routines that I was doing so that by the time "bootcamp" was over, my back was better and I was stronger. I lost 20 lbs. If you are hurt, he'll give exercises that will help you. If you feel that the exercises are too easy, he'll adjust the routine to give you a challenge. He has an awesome attitude too. Just really fun and energizing!