Zack is very knowledgeable and pushes you to be the best version of yourself!! I'm finally getting back to my fitness goals.

What can I say that hasn't already been said here? Zach is simply stellar! I trained with Zach twice a week for a period of about 8 months. From the very first day, I felt welcomed and encouraged. He brings such a positive energy to the workouts that keeps you going. The one-on-one training that he provides is amazing. As a gym newbie, I came into my training with Zach with 3 main goals: 1. Develop a regular fitness routine. This is often a big hurdle for a lot of people just trying to get into fitness (myself included). It can be hard to develop the habit before it falters away. Having regular workouts with Zach really helped to create the routine and motivation I needed, which has since carried on after finishing training with him. 2. Develop a core foundation of the basics of weight-lifting. Before starting with Zach, I had a lot of anxiety when it came to going to a larger gym. I didn't know my way around the equipment and didn't know how to create a holistic workout plan for myself. After training with Zach, I feel more confident than ever going to my own gym now and creating personal workout plans. 3. Gain muscle. I was in the minority of Zach's clients in that most are focused on weight-loss whereas I was focused on weight and muscle gain. I had a long history of struggling to gain both of these things. While I by no means became a bodybuilder after 8 months, I saw concrete progress in muscle growth and weight gain through my training with Zach. It is such an amazing feeling to look back and see all the progress that was made in lifting. Not only that, after having trained with Zach, I feel more self-confident in my appearance than I ever have. In 8 months, I was able to meet all of my goals by training with Zach. I could not recommend a better trainer. read more

When I first went to meet with Zach, I immediately felt that he was a professional at what he does. I told him my goals and he helped me by educating me on my diet and making the workouts fun and interesting. I started in January or February so it has been a few months but I've lost 20 pounds and gained a bunch of definition. I was able to make lifestyle changes and habit changes with Zach's help and I am 200% happier because of it. And if that doesn't accurately describe my experiences with Zach's training so far, this acronym should sum it up. Zach is S ophisticated H elpful A wesome attitude R eally cool K nowledgeable N ice A rtistic D edicated O verly obsessed with sharknado Here are some before and after pics of my journey Thanks Zach! read more

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I can't say enough great things about Zach. Two years ago, I came to Zach and explained to him what I was needing for my fitness/health goals. The most important thing for me was someone who could not only help me grow stronger physically but someone who could retrain the way I thought about food, exercise, and my body. From the very first session, Zach did exactly that. While I have seen tremendous gains in my strength and overall health, Zach has helped me to have a healthy relationship with food and exercise. He is motivating and encouraging, making exercise fun. He has a wealth of knowledge about all things fitness and health related. Zach is a rare find in this field. If you are considering finding a trainer, you won't find any better than Zach! read more

Zach is amazing! Both my fiancé & I trained with him for 9 weeks before our wedding which is in 2 weeks. I was post partum 8 weeks with weight to lose to get into my wedding dress. Not to mention weak. In such a short amount of time I dropped 8% fat/17lbs & my fiancé dropped 4%/16lbs. His full body workouts are challenging but well worth it. We woke up some of the days exhausted and grateful we still went. He kicked our butts & got us back in shape for the wedding. A huge thank you for getting me back to my pre-pregnancy weight, in my wedding dress & the strength to keep Mommying on! Archer pushups suck but do them anyway. Lol I think they're worse than burpees. ;) read more

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I have been working out with Zack for 2 1/2 years. He is positive & encouraging; and can work with all ability levels. I have learned proper form and built confidence through training with him. And, he has a great sense of humor. Delightful and effective. read more

I can't give Zach enough praise. I've been seeing him 2x a week for over a year now and have been very happy with my results. I've not only witnessed my physical shape transform, but have also been pleased with my increased performance while doing other sports: cycling, yoga, kayaking, hiking, etc. Recently, I teamed up w/ a client and my beau for a workout. Zach ensured both enjoyed their workout, paying special attention to any limitations they might have. The workouts with others were just as fun and challenging as my solo workouts. read more

This review is so long overdue, but better late than never! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work out with Zach for the past couple of years. He has taught me so much about fitness/nutrition and my body has transformed because of it. He is a true professional and really knows his stuff! I am so thankful for the guidance he has given me in our workouts and the knowledge I have gained from him. His facility is very clean and is equipped with everything needed for a killer workout. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trainer who will push you in the right direction. Thank you Zach! You are the best! read more

Zach is awesome. Great vibe and tailored results. Very happy with Zach. Been going to Zach for couple of years now and he always brings fresh ideas to help meet your goals. read more

Where do I start with this guy! The 5 Star reviews are simply insufficient when you talk about Zach. I've been working with Zach for 6 months now and I've seen incredible results. I was always one that despised going to the gym because it was crowded and the environment was never just about working out and going about your day. That's the best thing about working with Zach. You're in his private home gym, working with JUST him and at your own pace. He structures everything around your preferences, from the music to the workout itself. He has everything you could possibly need to execute extensive workouts as well. From free weights, to kettle bells, to squat and bench racks. This isn't some low budget set-up, he has everything you could possibly need. I also had a pre-existing lower back injury and Zach ensured he tailored the workouts around my injury to avoid an aggravation. He never put any added pressure on me to do more than I felt comfortable with and on multiple occasions even had me back down when I was challenging myself in a way that could have caused an issue. Additionally, not only does Zach know an uncomfortable amount of things about muscle groups and exercising, he also knows far too much about structuring a diet to help you reach your goals. I've always pictured him on the internet by himself in the middle of the night learning about new ways to make you suffer in the gym. He has a slogan in his garage that states "Wake Up. Kick Ass. Repeat." Honestly, he should change that to "Wake Up. Suffer. Repeat." That comment is said in jest, but that's what he makes you do! In a good way! You never leave there feeling like you didn't challenge your body and that's the only way you'll reach your goals. I cannot say enough about about Zach and his techniques. Not only did he help me improve my strength in an incredibly quick timeline, he kept the workouts unique so you didn't get bored, and he greatly assisted with the diet portion when I wasn't with him in the gym. I play soccer competitively a few times a week and working with Zach translated over to the field as well and that wasn't even my primary focus. If you are even remotely considering a trainer, contact this guy immediately and get to work. He's super personable, easy going and will definitely help you achieve whatever your goal is. You're the best brother! read more

This has been long overdue! I have trained with Zach for over 1.5 years and have got such great results! Zach is friendly and very motivational. I have lost a lot of body fat in a very healthy way! He keeps me accountable while still keeping the workouts fun! Do not hesitate to meet him and give it a shot! You will be signing up for a great fun workout and will see amazing results! read more

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I met Zach when he was a trainer at Equinox - he's now become one of my best friends. Health and wellness have always been a number one priority of mine, even during those "less motivating" times in my life (which we've all experienced) where I wasn't as disciplined as I wanted or could have been. I've had the blessing of working with a couple of trainers (all who were wonderful) but Zach took the meaning of making health and wellness a "lifestyle" to a whole different level. His dedication and loyalty to keeping a client on track is his best quality. When you want to make a change in your life, the hardest part is following through. When you work with Zach - there is no such thing as failure. There's no letting go, slowing down or plateauing out. He see's you through every step of the way until you get AND maintain the results you've always wanted. It's not always easy but with Zach, it's always possible. Not only is he extremely experienced in the physical aspect of training (having earned PT certifications that make him a very qualified trainer like pre and post natal training) he is also very educated on the nutritional aspects of becoming a healthy and strong human being. Talk about wanting someone to just pave the way for you when you're ready for a change - Zach will line everything up. All you have to do is show up and kick ass. Zach is the man: easy to get along with, has the patience of a saint, big heart, understanding but most importantly he's so motivating. A family man with intentions to make people feel great about themselves, he is THE BEST option for either a trainer, a nutritionist or even both! I am truly blessed to be able to call him friend in addition to my trainer and voice of reason when sometimes all I want his a hot dog ... 10 stars for Zach still isn't enough! Call this guy - he's the right choice! read more

We all say that our health is the most important thing in our lives, but we think we know what it takes when it comes to exercise and diet, which is not reality. Be honest with yourself and make the investment to hire a REAL professional in Zach. His fitness knowledge expands beyond what most trainers know because he invested in his body and mind so take advantage of that and let him guide and help you achieve your desired results. On top of that he is a stellar person so if you have a stereotype in your head of what a trainer is like you can forget that. I was with Zach for over a year, in my best shape in a decade, and the only reason that changed was due to a job change a location. He deserves a 10 star rating. read more

I've worked out with Zach on and off for the last 3 years. He's a true fitness professional and is always thriving to learn more about the field. He will push you hard, but will always check in to make sure you are doing ok and reaching your goals. He's also a very friendly and genuinely nice guy and the hour flies by when working out with him. Couldn't recommend him more for your fitness goals! Thanks Zach! read more

I was in a car accident 2 years ago and now have a low back injury that has stayed with me. I am a former college athlete who was extremely active playing in a rec basketball league, co-ed softball, and competing in the 5k mud run obstacle races prior to my injury. I could not do anything for 18 months after the accident and once I was in a place with tolerable pain, I found Zach. He is amazing! He is so knowledgeable about the body that anytime I had any pain while doing one exercise he would quickly move me to a different exercise that focused on the same muscle group, but no longer caused pain in my low back. Zach would also explain to me which movement may be causing the trouble and explain how and why we were moving to the next move. I have complete trust in Zach, his work ethic, customer service, and knowledge of the body that I never second guessed his recommendation. Zach is an amazing personal trainer and coach as well as a wonderful human being who wants to help everyone become the best version of themselves. He is very supportive, but will challenge you in a good way. He is not a drill sargent or a yeller. read more

All of these stellar reviews are right on! My husband and I found out about Zach's training through Yelp. We both enjoy fitness and were looking for someone to push us to the next level. Zach created awesome and fun couples workouts for us in his gym! He also designed workout programming for my husband to do on his own time, which he absolutely loved. His diet plans are great and reasonable. Best of all, he is truly a down to earth, nice, not intimidating fitness professional. He is very knowledgeable and taught us both a lot about proper diet for optimal results. I think he would be really wonderful training people of all fitness levels, from those just beginning their fitness journeys, to those individuals looking for a new physical challenge. read more

Zach is an awesome fitness trainer who helped me reduce my body fat content from 18.5% to 9% in under 5 months. With Zach's help, I was able to achieve my objectives of reducing body fat content and build muscles. He customized the fitness plan based on my specific requirements and limitations and regularly measured my progress, motivated me and gave me his invaluable feedback to keep me in track. Thank you Zach!!! read more

I trained with Zach for 3.5 years. I'd still be training with him today if didn't move to LA. He is friendly, but tough and he really knows his stuff. He is always trying to expand his knowledge and skills, and he is 100% dedicated to fitness. I've tried many trainers in the past, but Zach crushes them all. If you want to get serious about your fitness and health, spend some time with Zach. You'll be sore, but you won't be sorry. read more

I decided to start strength training with a personal trainer because I was a complete beginner and I'm extremely glad I chose Zach! He spent time to listen to my personal goals and what I hoped to achieve and created a customized workout plan based on them. He always takes the time to explain why we do a particular exercise and what muscle groups the exercise targets, so you will never do something without knowing and understanding what it is first. That was very helpful, especially for a beginner. He always emphasizes on correct form which is, again, great for a beginner, but also good if you have been doing something wrong for years without realizing it! Zach genuinely wants you to be the healthiest you can be and will work with you to achieve that, not only through strength training but also through nutrition tips he provides during the session. He is very knowledgeable on nutrition and gives great diet tips which are practical and easy to follow. His garage is a great place to workout without the intimidation of a commercial gym, but with all the necessary equipment. He definitely pushes you to do your best and his workouts are intense, but at the same time fun because of his great sense of humor! Overall, Zach is an amazing trainer and person! I would highly recommend him to everyone looking to get fit! read more

I've known Zach for a long time and he was the first trainer that taught me about TRX and kettle ball training. He understands the human body and knows how to work around injuries and problem areas. If you want toned arms, abs and ass: I would recommend calling him for that free session and making that commitment to a healthier and stronger lifestyle. read more

I trained with Zach for nearly a year and would still continue trading with him if I didn't move from California to Florida. In the span for that time I went to Zach when I was nearly 26% body-fat and had no idea how to reduce my body fat or gain muscle. Before meeting him I was on and off in terms of working out but I never had a physique which I was proud of. After about a year of training with him I ended up at 16% body fat and gained nearly 20 pounds of muscle. All in all my physique basically transformed and I'm using everything he taught me in that time to continue progressing myself. Overall if you are looking to get into shape and achieve your dream physique Zach is the guy I would recommend! read more

I've tried every diet and workout plan possible before coming to Zach and none worked long term. I've been training for Zach for a little over a month and I can already see a huge improvement in my overall health-a leaner body, flatter stomach and more energy during the day. Zach provides a diet plan and full body workout session (mainly body weight, TRX and weights) for an hour. I see him twice a week and can't wait to continue my health journey! He's very flexible with appointments and responds quickly to text/emails. Coming from an office environment, I loves Zach prompt responses and timeliness. He's also a fun guy and easy to talk to! I would recommend Zach to anyone! read more

So...this post is long overdue!! I met Zach last August with a goal of improving my strength, flexibility and loosing weight. I'm a 50+ man with previous injuries and some physical limitations as a result. Zach was always aware of these limitations and helped modify certain exercises as not to injure me. Zach also helped with my nutrition, was extremely motivating and was a blast to workout with...(even though I got my butt kicked from time to time) Within 3 months of working out with him, I had gained strength, was much more flexible and I had lost 22 lbs!!! It takes a special person to help you do something you don't always want to do but you know it's the best thing for you...Zach is awesome at making exercise and good nutrition enjoyable as possible while getting you serious results!! Thanks Zach!! read more

Zach is a fitness and training guru. I have been training with him twice a week for six months, and I think he has an outstanding approach to training and to developing programs tailored specifically to his clients. He is an excellent listener and a keen observer, and it is clear that he is dedicated to developing an effective fitness program that works for you. His knowledge and experience in his profession are evident, and he is never at a loss for new exercises to keep you engaged. If you are dedicated and truly want to get fit, Zach will partner with you to reach your goals, keep it lively and fun and challenge you in the right way. Plus, he's a great guy! read more

Zach is an amazing trainer. He's very helpful in telling you what you need to do to accomplish your goals with fitness and diet. He talks you through each workout so that you learn them and know how to do them on your own time as well. He provides homework workouts to do and even gives diet plans if you ask. He's really amazing and Is always reachable for questions! Definitely a great trainer! read more

This review was long time due. I was looking for someone who could guide me reach my fitness goals. Every time I went to gym I was clueless on what to do to achieve it. So i got in touch with Zach and he took promised to help me out. He asked me to try out one class and see if I am comfortable with it. I really enjoyed the first session so I agreed to go ahead with him. My husband agreed to help me with this too and was my gym partner throughout. Zach would lay out the exercises for each of us separately and was on his toes to make sure we pushed ourself to the limit. One hour seemed to just fly as he always kept us engaged and entertained Yes he teaches in the garage, but trust me by the time you leave the gym you will be totally exhausted and feeling good about yourself so space is definitely not an issue. He also came up with meal plans and made sure we were following it. I would definitely recommend Zach. read more

Zach has been training me for almost two years now. He's great--positive, consistent, reliable. I like that he always encourages me to push my limits a little farther. He is also always conscientious so I don't injure myself, which had been a problem for me prior to working with Zach. read more

I've been working out with Zach for over 3 years and he is absolutely awesome. After having two kids, I was ready to get my body back. Zach created a customized workout program which incorporated diet and nutrition tips. His programs are fun, yet challenging - he mixes it up and incorporates different tools (TRX, Viper, Kettle Bells, free weights, etc) so I never get bored. He supports and motivates me to make my goal. Most importantly, Zach is a great guy - he is down to earth, genuine and someone who is easy to talk to. Because of Zach, working out has become an important part of my weekly routine - I never thought I would look forward to it as much as I do, even at 6am! read more

I'm going into week 3 with Zach and I have nothing but great things to say about this guy! His attention to detail just after one sit down intro meeting is amazing. Came in for my first workout super nervous because I'm totally out of shape and he had all my favorite music playing. He's so positive and real. Very easy to talk to. Not only is he kicking my butt(in a good way) he's really helping with my nutrition. I'm so glad I found him on yelp! I'm looking forward to see how much I've progressed in 3 months. I'm thinking this may go beyond the 3 months!!! read more

Zach is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He exudes warmth, is genuine, personable, has a great sense of humor and is easy to talk to. As a trainer, he challenges me and pushes me to work harder. He believes in me when I lack confidence and doesn't let me give up. He explains each exercise thoroughly (what to do, how your form should be, what muscles you are using for the exercise) and demonstrates the movements. He also lets me know when I am not doing the exercise properly, or when I try to modify the exercise to make it easier on myself (ha), which I really appreciate. He is very knowledgeable, engaging and makes each session fun. He really is a great trainer! read more

I've had the pleasure of working with Zach over several years, and I am actually a fitness professional myself. One would ask "why would I need to work with another personal trainer"? The answer is pretty simple. Whether you're a fitness professional or a novice workout enthusiast, everyone needs the help & expertise of a skilled trainer, and this is why myself and countless others go to Zach for training. I have suffered from numerous injuries over my years of playing sports and working out, and Zach has been very influential in assisting me with recovery, rehab, and regaining lost/damaged strength. He is always extremely knowledgable with nutrition & diet, as he has competed several physique competitions. It's rare a trainer can specialize is so many areas of this business, but Zach is a wealth of knowledge and maximizes results in the people fortunate enough to work with him. Anyone looks for the best of the best when it comes to a trainer, Zach will not disappoint! You're doing yourself and your body a disservice by going anywhere but to Zach! read more