I've been running 30+ miles a week since I was 30, and at 45 I honestly thought I had already reached my ceiling physically--I was exhausted from running with no upper body strength. I wanted to gain muscle and get strong--I started working with Manny and within a few months, he helped me accomplish something I had never been able to do before -- gain several pounds of muscle while simultaneously losing body fat and not running long distance. What sets Manny apart is that he doesn't just throw workouts at you. He pays attention to form, progression, recovery, nutrition, and consistency. He knows how to push you without burning you out, and he adjusts everything to fit your goals and your body. If you're serious about changing your body and want someone knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely invested in your success, I can't recommend Manny enough--pro tip: make sure to count your own reps though, or he will add more read more

In 2008, I injured my back during a fun run marathon - torn the disc between L5-S1. I've been living with the pain for 18 years, and gained a lot of weight. I finally decided I had had enough and joined Crunch Fitness, and asked for a Professional Trainer. I was signed up with Manny - in one month time, I've already lost 5 pounds and regained abilities with my body I had lost or avoided due to the back injury. I would also add he is exceedingly friendly and conscious of what I can handle during a workout. read more

I have trained with Manny for two years now. He is so helpful, informative, and uplifting. He has helped me meet goals I didn't even know I had. Thanks to him I can do pull-ups. I never thought that would ever be a possibility. He is detail oriented and a great listener. Absolutely recommend him to anyone. read more

I trained with Manny remote for three years. Went from 0 to feeling my best. He's fun to chat with, super knowledgeable, and helped me set goals which we crushed :-) together! Owe Manny my fitness and health today! read more

I've had Manny as a trainer for 3 years now and he's awesome. He's great at making workout plans that fit exactly what I need, including Olympic lifts which I love and always throws in fun moves to keep it interesting. He listens to feedback and is happy to change things up, which keeps me motivated. Highly recommend him. read more

Training with Manny has been fun and effective. I really enjoy my workouts because while they are challenging, I know Manny is watching out for my safety through proper form and technique as well as appropriate scaling which is really important to me (who wants to get hurt and then not be able to work out at all for weeks trying to recover am I right?!). Manny really knows his stuff and it shows. He also holds me accountable to prioritizing sessions and I know I'm making progress in terms of skill set, strength and overall athleticism. Not to mention my clothes are feeing looser so I'll take it, thanks Manny! PS He also makes good Netflix documentary suggestions ;) read more

Manny is an excellent fitness and strength coach. After my second child, I wanted to get back into shape but was worried about my abdominal separation. Manny knew how to build my endurance and strength while working with my injuries. He taught me many new skills including weight lifting, all without suffering any injuries. Thanks for making such a difference in my life! read more

Manny helped perfect my lifting form and stay injury-free, reaching my PR goals with deadlifts and squats. His workouts were fun, challenging, and extremely rewarding. If you're a seasoned crossfitter or a newbie looking to get into shape, Manny's your guy. Thanks Manny, you rock! read more

I have trained with Manny for over 5 years. His attention to form and function is unparalleled. He focuses on the long-term outcomes and a clients overall health opposed to how much weight a person can lift or how fast they can complete a workout. Manny always includes rehabilitation and preventative exercises into each workout to mitigate injuries and address the health of all muscle groups. I highly recommend hiring Manny to achieve your health and fitness goals. read more

Manny is an amazing trainer. Manny has been coaching me for 5 months now and he really brings a lot to the table. Everyday we are doing something new to make me stronger. I have noticed a huge difference in my endurance and strength. I love the attention he has to my form and correcting it so I stay injury free. He has so much knowledge on health and fitness and you can tell by the way he takes care of himself and how he trains you. I am very grateful for all he does and I leave our sessions in a positive space and very happy with the workouts. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a trainer. read more

Manny is an excellent personal trainer. He does a great job of understanding where you're at and adjusting fitness programs to meet your needs and help you progress. I've seen huge improvements in my strength and stamina! read more

I've been training with Manny at CrossFit Sausalito for 2 years and have been really impressed with his knowledge and coaching style. He excells at adapting workouts for each persons abilities/skill level/limitations so that they are challenged but not frustrated. He is super knowledgeable on Olympic lifting techniques and mobility/accessory exercises. Since working with Manny I've seen significant improvement in strength, flexibility and overall fitness. Work with Manny and you'll get the results you're looking for! read more

I've been training with Manny for almost a year. I started training with Manny at Planet Granite because I wanted to get stronger and improve my overall health. I had some very specific goals I wanted to meet and I needed help getting there. Manny has been invaluable in helping me achieve these goals. Since I started working with him I've seen my strength, endurance, and overall fitness level go way up, additionally I feel way better about my body and I have more energy. He's not the kind of trainer who's going to put you on a treadmill for 30 minutes and look at his phone or go to talk to other people. He puts a lot of attention and focus into his clients, and will push you hard every step of the way. I've never left a session not soaked in sweat, and he customizes each workout to your ability. Early on, I hurt my shoulder playing with my daughter and he was able to help me rehab my shoulder while still maintaining a strong workout. Additionally, he walks you through the "why" of what you're doing, explaining what exercise and why he's choosing them for you. He's also easy to work with and makes the workouts fun by constantly changing things up and joking around. I highly recommend Manny, since I started training with him he's left Planet Granite and trains in Sausalito, so I started driving from the city to Sausalito because I wanted to keep training with him. If you're looking for a tailored, incredibly intense workout from a guy who absolutely cares about physical health and his clients, Manny is your guy. I cannot speak highly enough about training with him. read more

Been training at Sausalito CrossFit w Manny for approx 7-8 months. Just returned from first ski trip after working out 2-4x/week w Manny. Holy smokes!! The difference in the legs is truly remarkable. No burning. Not too winded (even in the altitude) and in the best skiing shape of my life. Thank you Manny. Can't wait for more. read more

Manny has been our corporate fitness coach for many years and we are so lucky to have such a great coach and trainer. He does a great job of personalizing the workouts to the individual groups and always is communication with us about what our specific goals are. Every class he always has a ton of energy and does a great job of pushing us right to our limit. With Manny, he always encourages form over speed and weight and injury prevention is always top of mind with him. He has helped me train specifically for strength training and triathlons. There has never been a time where he hasn't brought energy and a smile to class which is hard to do day after day. He is the best around and look forward to each workout with him. read more

I started training with Manny at Planet Granite and then kept at it at Crossfit Sausalito. He is definitely the kind of coach that listens to you and figures out what will work for you - and kick you into a higher gear when you think you aren't ready for it. I told him I wanted to get in better shape given a few sports injuries and mental protections I put up around them. He worked slowly at first to get a sense of what my body could do, regardless of what I thought I could. Then he put on the heat and within a few months, I was in a completely different place. My work schedule changed so I can't train as much with him anymore but 2 months after, I'm still down 10 lbs and completed my first big running race of the year without a single injury. If you're looking for a jumpstart to get somewhere, Manny will help you get there. read more

I've trained with Manny for many years doing crossfit and olympic lifting. I've worked with trainers before, but Manny is one of the most knowledgable and innovative ones yet. He is very personable and will create a program that is perfect for you. His training has greatly increased my surfing performance as well. The workouts are fun while putting great detail on proper form and mechanics. I always look forward to our training sessions and can't recommend his expertise and training style enough. read more

I hired Manny to coach me on Olympic lifting techniques. I am 44 yr old active and fit woman and needed some guidance with heavy lifting. Prior to hiring Manny, I was taking crossfit classes for a bit prior and wasnt feeling confident with the proper form for the olympic lifting segments. Manny systematically created a personalized program for me to help me build strength, specifically upper body & to teach me the individual lifts. He is a goal-orientated trainer and pays attention to detail. He also designed a program for me outside of our training sessions to make sure I was staying on track. We worked through a couple of "body projects" that I was managing which I never felt like anything we did was counterproductive, i always felt stronger after each session. I enjoy learning new ways to build strength and hiring an expert is key if you want to prevent injuries and learn the proper technique and form. I highly recommend Manny to coach you towards your fitness and strength goals. read more