Erika Eugenio is a top-notch personal trainer with Silicon Valley Mobile Trainers. I first used her…read morevirtual training classes during the pandemic, which kept me fit and sane. Workouts were simultaneously ass-kicking and fun. Now that I'm postpartum, Erika helps keep me motivated to meet my return-to-fitness goals. She's real without shaming, pushes me to my limits without breaking me, and keeps things fun and inspiring. Great trainer. You're lucky if you get her.

Erika Eugenio brings incredible energy and positivity to every class. She motivates you by working…read moreout alongside you with flawless form. She is a mom of four young kids and she is super strong and fit. You'll never get bored; she keeps things fresh by mixing up the workouts.

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Imagine if you could learn to: - invest with Warren Buffet…read more- develop new technologies with Bill Gates - play basketball with Michael Jordan Those are just a few examples of living legends in some industries. I believe that training body building with Dave Goodin belongs to this list. Who's Dave Goodin without his 5x World Championships and 3x Mr. Universe? He's a professional personal trainer with a Masters Degree in exercise physiology and almost 30 years of experience. He is regarded as the Arnold Schwarzenegger of natural body building. Here's some context about my fitness level before/after I met Dave. I'm a self-confessed workaholic. I half jokingly say that I love the concept of a 40h work week so much that I've been doing it twice every week for several years. but it was being detrimental to my own health. I've been living a sedentary lifestyle for many years. as I've recently turned 40, I decided to make it a priority in my life to lead a healthier lifestyle and get in shape before it was too late. Since I had lower back issues, I wanted to work with a seasoned trainer that would respect my limits and help me prevent injuries. I also consider it important to have an efficient system in place for each applicable area of your life (financial, health, etc). There's an old Chinese proverb that goes along the lines of: when trying to know the way ahead, ask those coming back. Dave epitomized this concept to me because he's conquered it all in his industry. I consider myself very blessed to have found Dave right here in Austin, TX. (some people have travelled from all over the world to train with him). I've been training with him since the end of 2016 (I'm a 6'2" male, had ~245lbs. and I'm now down to ~205lbs. 8% body fat). I've improved my overall health and I'm in the best shape of my life. Dave will guide you on your own journey and help you achieve your goals. that being said, there are no shortcuts, there is no silver bullet. It takes a lot tenacity, consistency, commitment, motivation. There's a lot of mis-information out there on the internet, health companies trying to sell you fad diet programs, products, magazines, etc Dave has a wealth of knowledge and helped me debunk several fitness myths. He actually teaches you his system so you become well versed in maintaining a healthy lifestyle on your own. He trains a wide range of clients from teenagers trying to boost self image, families wanting to get in better shape together, all the way to professional body builders and athletes getting ready for competitions. if you want to train like a pro, go with the best in the industry. I wholeheartedly recommend Dave.

I mentioned to my wife once that I thought it would be cool to get a "running coach". Christmas…read morerolled around and what'd I get? Coaching from Blue Sky Running under the tree! I was a little confused at first because I didn't remember saying anything about a running coach... but, here I am over a year later still working out with Blue Sky every Wednesday night! Lorin runs the operation and he's a pretty good dude. We do a lot of cross training type stuff and running type stuff. Sometimes he has other obligations and has to send one of his cohorts to train with me. All the Blue Sky guys are knowledgeable and they keep my workouts varied. It doesn't really matter who I am working with, I always feel like my money, and time, are well spent. I have definitely become a better runner since I started training with Blue Sky. I have set multiple Personal Records at varying distances, and I ran my first ever Half Marathon. I feel better, faster, and stronger than I ever have and I am excited about that. Price-wise, I think Blue Sky is perfectly reasonable. I had training sessions at a big gym years ago and I feel that I get more out of Blue Sky for less money. Lorin is really focused on the things I want to be focused on, and I don't ever have to worry about him asking me to "re-up my membership" since I pay on a per-workout basis. Anyhow... if you are looking to whip yourself back into shape (or into shape period) you should give Lorin a call. I have no doubt he can help set you on the right path.

Bluesky Running programs have pretty much changed my life. Between the summer and winter high…read moreschool training sessions, it takes up about a third of my year, and it is definitely one of my favorite memories of high school. For one, the coaches are extremely caring and informed about what they do. When Lorin and Collin are at practice, they are all there. They always encourage us to be at our best and are very talented at making us believe in ourselves more than we ever imagined. In terms of the program, we have workouts that are designed to help us greatly improve but that are very enjoyable. The environment is so much fun & the people that join are always so much more bonded by the end. The Bluesky motto, which reads, "changing lives one workout at a time," is really the best way to describe the feeling as a whole! I feel like my strength and fitness level is always improved at the end of the session, and it's always really awesome to go home each day feeling on top of the world! There is a motivating quote or article or lesson every day, and incentives like the 300 mile club that enhance the Bluesky experience even more. I am so, so thankful that I joined Bluesky my freshman year and can't wait to come back and see it changing so many more lives in the future! Without a doubt worth your time and money-- Bluesky really does become a family.

I needed help. I couldn't afford a trainer for an ongoing routine, but I needed to know how to use…read moregym equipment. I've worked with Chika twice. She's matter-of-fact. She gets straight to the point. She is kind and compassionate. Truly, she wasn't anything like I expected. There was no yelling or overly perky encouragement. She listened to me. She watched me move. She showed me how to do exercises that were in keeping with my poor physical condition. At no point did she make me feel ungainly or out of place. And I am ungainly. Ha! I also loathe loathe loathe exercising. I've been driven to it by a health condition that responds best to weight loss. I will be going back to Chika occasionally because of her calm yet energizing personality. I felt completely comfortable and wish I could see her on a weekly basis. She will help you. Don't be scared like I was. Call Chika. :D

Let me say right away that trainers like Chika are incredibly rare. You probably already know how…read moremany trainers are out there who just immerse you immediately into physically demanding cardio without understanding the state of your body, what your tolerances are, and without regard for proper position during exercise. I have been taking private sessions with Chika at South Congress Athletic Club for eight months. Her knowledge of the human body is amazing and she is committed to your improvement, injury-free. She understands every twinge, every little strange sensation in your knee or back, and teaches you that you should pay attention to these messages from your body. She will help you if you already have injuries and teaches you how to prevent them. I'm a dancer--a ridiculously old dancer. But as much as I love it, the injuries, the pain, and Cortisone injections in my knee were getting me down. I had a membership at a gym and had been trying various machines trying to strengthen my legs to support my knees, but everything felt like I was damaging my knees further. I also had a shoulder injury that needed help. I went to Chika to find out what movements were destroying my knees; to get help with flexibility and strength in one shoulder; and to develop a general strength-building series of personalized exercises for what I wanted to do that I could learn to do on my own. She spent the first session observing how I move. I was so anxious to dive into strength-building, I didn't even realize how important this was. She identified the crazy imbalance between my left and right side that I didn't even realize was going on (and mind you I dance looking at a mirror constantly). She told me we had to correct this first in order to keep me from injuring myself. That did not take long and soon I was constantly employing the little tricks she showed me to balance myself out and I began functioning equally on both sides. That's when the real fun started. Her workouts are truly fun. Have you ever had fun doing abs? No crunches! I am so much stronger and I'm able to lift quite a bit of weight with my legs with NO KNEE PAIN. She also worked with my chiropractor to further develop a shoulder exercise and we worked that into my routine. Because of Chika I avoided a costly knee operation and I've strengthen my legs to prevent future injury; I understand the value of listening to my body when it is telling me something is a little off; and I have way more fun doing my strength-building workouts on my own. And when I go to my sessions with Chika, I look forward to it and we have fun, we laugh, but I'm still working my butt off!

I've been training with Steven for almost a year, and he's the best trainer a workout novice could…read moreask for. I never enjoyed gym throughout college and early adult life; however after an immune system disease being diagnosed, I decided it's time to start training and get healthier. To be honest, as a total noob I was very scared of weights and machines at first. How do I even use this machine? Do I look stupid to lift only five pounds? Why am I the weakest one here? Those thoughts bothered me and I was reluctant to continue. But Steven was so patient and instructed me hand by hand. Now I'm much more confident and comfortable in the gym, feeling that I can actually gain the muscle mass I hoped for. A lot progress is made for sure, and I will continue to train with him.

Warning! Do not do business with Steven Kushnir. I gave him $850 for 8 weeks of coaching and I did…read morenot get a thing. He was very good about responding and returning text messages before payment. After he go paid, it was so hard to get a hold of him. He makes all kinds of excuses. Now he refuses to give me my money back.

If you are looking for a personal trainer who is dedicated to helping you change the way you work…read moreout and get better results, you have to contact Phil Gephart. His approach is based on an in depth assessment of each individual - using bio signature modulation to allow you to address your individual goals. Before my first workout, he spent two hours with me to find out if my body was unbalanced or I needed to increase strength or range of motion in any area of my body. The nutritional recommendations and the training has made such a difference in results, it's amazing. Thanks Phil!

Back story: I went through a bone marrow transplant due to lymphoma a year and a half ago. After…read morebattling my way back into life I want to get my body running in tip top shape. I found a deal on Zozi offering personal training and the gym was right across the street from my work so I thought "what the hell?" and bought it. I am so thankful I did! Phil is awesome! Not only do I always feel challenged in my workout but I always leave feeling great! His ability to mix strength training with cardio with flexibility is second to none. Today: I feel my old "athletic" self coming back and its all thanks to Phil and his training!

Jake at Functional Sports Therapy & Fitness is friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, listening…read moreand clearly communicating during treatment and available between appointments. After the FIRST visit, I went home ready to resume running! I wish I hadn't wasted 2 months, hoping the ankle pain would subside, to schedule an appointment (which is extremely convenient online). With long-term health in mind, Jake is incredible at pinpointing, treating, and preventing potential injuries and giving exercises to build and strengthen targeted areas. I highly recommend Jake Norman!

Jake is awesome. My personal trainer recommended him for a shoulder impingement and I admit I…read moredelayed a lot before seeing him. Mistake. It's like magic. I don't understand it, I guess I'd describe it as a cross between chiropractic work and a hard painful massage, but it works. The only other thing that worked at all was a huge steroid shot in the arm. This worked better. I am currently having him do some work on my hips and I'll say this about it: do this for a couple sessions or yoga every day for 6 months. I couldn't touch my toes. 2 sessions later, "hello floor!" Think pigeon pose is torture? Not anymore! I'm a big fan.

Looking for an ass kicking-lifting-tightening experience? (Ass kissing is a whole other review,…read moresorry.) A friend of mine recommended I check out Sandy George, a Master Fitness Specialist and Wellness Coach. She's amazing and she's affordable (I'm a musician. If I can do it, you can do it.) An hour session can take place anywhere - I like going to Pease Park, but she'll come to your home or office, too. I don't have to tell you that great exercise leads to a better quality of life/sleep/sex, etc., but I have learned so much about my own body in four sessions with Sandy. My chronic back pain is almost gone due to a few postural changes she suggested (after a full analysis at the beginning of the first session). I'm really picky about body and fitness professionals and Sandy does not waste my time. Sandy doesn't have a website, so give her a call if you're tired of running on a treadmill... or tired of running at all... or tired of reading this review.