First time i tried on my tux was a few months before my wedding i knew i had to make a change. I went looking online and found VBA fitness, not knowing one of my good friends actually goes there. He referred me to Zack. Sat down with him told him i have 6weeks to get ready. He took that challenge that day and we went over what i need to do to lose weight and look good in a tux. He was strict. Made me show him all my meals and what i do outside our biweekly workout sessions. Changed my diet and was more disciplined. He can work with you, scheduling was definitely not the problem. He'll give you a website with workouts there too to make sure youre doing it right. He helped me a lot even after i was done with our contract. I wouldve stayed with him if i didnt move out to Washington. read more

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I've never been a fan of lifting weights or going to the gym and only went out of obligation to my health. Working with Zack over the last five months has completely changed all that. I now love lifting weights and I look forward to going to the gym and setting new goals for myself, both in and out of the gym. Not only have I lost weight, tightened my core after having 3 kids, and crushed my initial goal of getting stronger so I can continue to carry both my 4yo boys at the same time, I now have a newfound passion for fitness. Going to the the gym is now a pleasure instead of a chore. 10/10 recommend Zack and VBA Fitness. read more

VBA Fitness - Trainers Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I started training with Zack about 8 months prior to my wedding. I was never what I would consider "overweight" but I'd also never been happy with my body image either. Leading up to my wedding, Zack curated workouts for me, helped with my diet/macronutrients, and tracked progress via weigh-ins, measurements, etc. This was really helpful at first, and as I gained more familiarity with my nutrition & physical fitness, I was able to pare down to having Zack simply upload workouts for me on a routine basis which worked quite well. About a year or so later, I can say I have never been happier with my physical appearance. I didn't lose much weight (because admittedly, I didn't have much to lose), but my clothes fit much better, and I wear things I never would have felt comfortable wearing previously! More than that, I feel much stronger and healthier now. I don't need to ask people for help carrying heavy things, nor do I struggle with manual labor! I was even able to run a half marathon which has always been a goal of mine. Throughout working with Zack, he was always very kind, understanding, and happy to adjust workouts/dietary guidance based on my needs/travel plans, he helped me to think about body dysmorphia issues in a healthier light, and he expressed interest in my personal life which made working with a virtual trainer (as opposed to in person) feel much more normal! I would highly recommend anyone work with Zack! read more

After months and months of researching trying to find the best fit for my personal training needs, I finally found Zack! Zack has been my personal trainer for almost a month now and I am getting closer to my goals, which are; leaner, stronger and to have better diet! Zack is a quality personal trainer - he will listen to your goals and will work around it, he pays very close attention to your progress, he is very attentive to your form and most importantly your body. In addition to working my tail off, he provides nutritional coaching (he is a certified nutrition coach) to ensure that the work I put in the gym doesn't go to waste because of bad eating habits. Oh, mind you, i still get to eat ice cream, but he's recommended alternatives to stay within my recommended caloric intake. It's impressive! With regards to the workouts, he really knows what he's doing. My workouts are always explosive and I've not seen a day where I'm not sore somewhere. My training sessions (twice weekly) are efficient and extremely well planned. Sometimes I have compound workouts and some session I would have isolation exercises and it definitely works for me! I dig the variety. If you are reading this, because you're undecided, I think you should give it a shot. This guy is passionate, really nice and really good at what he does. I should add that the price isn't an issue for me - he's affordable and that's why I also selected him. Stop wasting your time dilly dallying at the gym, and see a personal trainer. You won't regret it! If you decide to see him, you'll see yourself doing this rope workout :) I'll post again when I'm nearing my results, but that shouldn't be very soon. If you're ready to commit and ready for a change ... HE IS THE MAN! read more

VBA Fitness - Trainers Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Found a great trainer in Zack Matthews! He's a great motivator as well as communicator. I really dislike working out but he made it fun. Takes the time to educate as well! read more

Zack is a great trainer! I had just had a baby and wanted to lose the baby weight and he pushed me more then I ever imagined. Not only in the gym but also nutritional habits throughout the weeks. It was great being able to not only see my body start to slim down but to also see muscles I had never seen before. He is also very intelligent when it comes to having to customize your workout. For instance, I have back problems and he was able to adjust the workouts as needed and also incorporate my physical therapy stretches and workouts into our routine. I loved that he would give me "at home" workouts for the days that we didn't meet or for the weekends to better improve myself. I was the person who tried going to the gym on my own but it wasn't ever enough or I just got lazy, so going to him was the best decision I ever made. Now, I'm addicted and couldn't thank him enough! I definitely recommend him as a trainer! I would say the only down fall is... he's a lakers fan. Go Jazz! read more

VBA Fitness - Trainers Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Zack is super professional and caters to my needs for physical fitness very well, he is very honest about the requirements and upfront if there are any gaps. Super great guy love working with him . read more

Training with Zack this year has been absolutely amazing. He is attentive, passionate, and genuinely cares about his client's success. Everything is personalized to help you reach your goals. He focuses a lot on proper exercise form and he cares more about longevity and lasting results, recommending a healthy lifestyle that is realistic and manageable. He is 100% invested. He is very organized, consistent and keeps me on track to reach my goals. Each session contains new workouts that are challenging and fun, I am always excited to see what he has planned next. His nutritional guidance has been a huge help during this process and focuses on a plan modified to fit my needs. His encouraging and genuine attitude helps motivate me and keeps me coming back. I am finally able to enjoy working out and living a healthy lifestyle. Overall, it's been a great experience and I highly recommend Zack as a trainer. read more

I've been looking for a certified personal trainer in San Diego for a while now, and I'm really glad I found Zack at VBA Fitness. I chose a workout routine for me that he laid out that was affordable and well within my budget. I've talked to other personal trainers during my hunt and all they seemed to care about is making sales. I personally have tried Crossfit, and gym memberships similar to YMCA and 24 Hour Fitness, but it all felt too impersonal for me. (Hence why a lot of people can't keep their new years resolution.) Zack is very authentic and genuinely cares able me making my fitness and workout goals. He's very responsive and positive if I ever have any questions. Whether it's to lose weight, be in shape, or bulk up and gain muscle (my goals), he'll customize the workout for you and your body. He knows what he's talking about, and has all of the fitness and nutrition certifications to prove it. He challenges me with many new exercises that I find are very effective. I have not done one standard sit ups but yet my core and abs were sore and burning for two days with the workout he gave me. The gym itself is really nice. It's a private gym rented out to personal trainers to work with their clients. There will sometimes be other trainers working with their clients, but it's really down to earth and quiet so you can focus. Everyone I've seen so far ranges from old to young, looking for weigh lose or gain muscle. We're all here to meet our fitness goals and not here to show off, so there's more focus and no intimidation factor. So if you're in San Diego and looking for a personal trainer, and want to feel sexy af after a workout. Zack is definitely a go to person. read more

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Zack is awesome! He's honest, reliable, and an expert in his craft! He is always on-time and makes sure I'm in my right mind to have a killer workout. read more

Zack is the BEST personal trainer. I have a month long trip to Europe and wanted to look as good as I could. I hired Zack as my personal trainer for three months and so glad I did. I lost 18 inches and gained my confidence back! I was so afraid of going once and not wanting to come back. Zack is so great, he pushes me but also listens. Working out is never fun but he makes it as enjoyable as possible. Go to him!! read more

VBA Fitness - Trainers Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

zack is an excellent personal trainer. he is down to earth and easy to talk to. zack always comes prepared with a wide variety of exercises that rarely repeats. i always left each workout happily sore and proud of my accomplishments. he set up a plan for me to get toned and lose weight. he always made sure i had good form and protected my body when doing new exercises. zack guided my nutrition and encouraged me to lead a healthy lifestyle. i would still be with zack if it wasn't for location change. i would recommend him to friends. read more

VBA Fitness - Trainers Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Zack has been my personal trainer now for 7 months. He's really great! He has customized a workout for me around all of my various injuries. He consistently makes sure that I am as comfortable as possible during our sessions. VBA has a reasonably flexible cancellation/re-book policy which is super helpful for those of us with challenging work schedules. VBA also includes a nutrition plan and a section of the website for "clients only" that show videos of step-by-step workouts which you can do when you aren't in the gym. The gym itself is very clean and everyone is respectful of each other. It definitely is a judgment free zone. read more

Zack is such an amazing trainer! I do the hybrid training program with him which is a course that meets every day, for the first week of the month. Afterwards, I follow the exercises he has shown me for the rest of the month(the next three weeks). In addition to our exercises, Zack also continuously keeps me in check to ensure that I am staying on top of my exercises, as well as my diet. Overall, the program with Zack keeps me super motivated and I would recommend this training program to anyone who wants an extra push. read more

Zack is great!!! He really pays attention to detail and pushes you every session so you can continue to improve. He not only pays attention in the gym but really hold you accountable for your food intake at home as well. I came to him to get in shape for a physical fitness test and I have made tremendous improvements. read more

I've been training with Zack for a couple of months now and he's great! He pushes you and I'm definitely seeing improvement in my strength and length of my recovery time. He'll also make alterations to the workout if you let him know something just doesn't feel right. He really personalizes each workout to your needs. He also makes your goals his goals and helps you push yourself to reach those goals. I've been wanting to improve on my nutrition choices and he'll send me recipes he thinks I may like and information that is helpful for portion control. Another bonus is that the sessions are held in a clean and well maintained private gym/studio that's never too crowded. Overall, it's been a great experience and highly recommend Zack as a trainer. read more

I've trained with many personal trainers but Zack by far is my favourite! He listens to what you want and helps you achieve that goal. He helps you with your diet and doesn't expect you to completely change what and how you eat, he guides you to figuring out what bests suits you. read more

Zack is professional, educated, and so fun to work out with. He motivates you and encourages his clients to incorporate a healthy lifestyle outside of the gym. I highly recommend VBA Fitness. Zack is easily worth the investment. read more

Zach is one of the best by far! He is very knowledgeable, knows great routines, prepares individually for our sessions, and is pleasant to be around. He continues to motivate and inspire me to do more toward my physical health. read more

I've been training with Zack for about two months (I bought the 20-session package; two sessions a week), and it's been great, as I've seen a real difference in my strength and endurance. First, there's the space. It's a large one-room gym in Linda Vista, shared by as many as up to 4 or 5 trainers at a time (think hairdressers renting chairs in a beauty salon). It's a very collegial environment, with all new equipment and plenty of space to do lots of different kinds of exercise - including out back in the alley where I've flipped big truck tires for the first time! Then there's Zack himself. I really appreciate his commitment and dedication to my overall health. He pushes you to your limit. Plus, he's a genuinely nice and easy-going guy. I really like the variety of circuits he comes up with for me - upper body, legs, core, cardio - both in the gym and for me to do on my own. He keeps it interesting and engaging and miraculously makes me look forward to working out! That is no small feat. I highly recommend Zack if you're thinking to take that first step toward a real change in your lifestyle and in your body! read more

VBA is phenomenal!! Zack is the best trainer I have ever had. He noticed the smallest details that make a huge difference in a work out and potential injuries. I have only been with him 3 weeks and have already noticed a huge difference in my body weight and muscle mass. Definitely check him out and your body will thank you. read more

I've been doing one-a-weeks with Zack for a couple of months now. I've had some past injuries and health issues and he's been great at helping me do good workouts while working around my issues. I appreciate that he's good at judging my energy levels and pushes me without stressing me out too much. The gym he works out of is nice and basic, equipment is in good shape and it's not usually too crowded. There's plenty of parking either in the lot or on the street, I've never had a problem getting there. read more

I've always been on a rollercoaster when it comes to my weight/fitness. Ever since reaching out to Zack my habits have changed and he has helped me so much! He is very professional and even with my busy schedule he helps me work around it to make sure I don't fall off track again. He definitely challenges me with the workouts and coming from someone who has had 7 trainers in the past 10 years, Zack's training never disappoints! read more

Working out with Zack has been awesome. In just two months I can already see progress and I have more energy. He really adjusts the workouts to ensure he is hitting every part of my body. He has had me workout muscles I didn't even know existed. Zack always takes the time to explain the workout and ensure I have the correct form to maximize every movement. I also really like the gym as we never have to wait for equipment and all the equipment is brand new. I would definitely recommend Zack and can't wait to continue our workouts. read more