Kyle

*At the moment I write this review, I have been training with Ron for more than 120 days. From 2 days/week with him plus some app assigned workouts without him to 3 times/week with him, I have seen huge progress both physically and mentally.

(Background story) I’ve always wanted a gym coach since a long time ago. My concerns of not finding one were 1) I cannot guarantee the coach I find is a good one; 2) there are many YouTube videos which teach people how to work out, why would I spend money? So I subscribed many YouTube channels and I am pretty sure I learned a lot from them. However, it turned out to be that no matter how carefully I watched those videos, when I was actually in the gym my movement was not correct most of the time or it will undergo deformation, I mean it! There are a lot times I borrow forces from other parts of my body. If the weights are heavy I will hurt myself too. What’s more, I have been working out by myself for over 4 years, but the results are not good as expected.

(How I met him?) He was training another guy, that guy looked like a pro already. So I asked him: are you a trainer? Ron said yes and handed over his business card. I come back home and opened his website to figure out what’s the training price. It was reasonable, and most importantly he has an APP, here is silicon valley anyway :). A couple of days later, I saw the guy who trained with Ron that day and asked him how long he had been training with Ron, he said over a year. He also mentioned when he started his body looked worse than mine, haha. So after careful thinking, I decided to step forward — I had a consultation with Ron. I explained my situation and my goal (I wanted to look better or fit on the beaches in Cancun in 3 months). The next day, I assigned the contract and Ron did some initial measurement of my body. Here I go!!

(How he trains me?) First, I set a realistic goal — I want to reduce my body fat and also build some muscle, not as bulky as others, but just look fit! Second, follow the diet receipt and schedule he gives. Third, work out hard with him. Forth, follow the APP during the days with his absence. Fifth, take rests.

He explains how fat reducing works. One cannot reduce fat only on the belly or back, it has to be whole body. So I should expect some weight drop in the beginning and it turns to be indeed. My weight dropped from 157 lbs to 152 lbs in like 3 weeks or so and all the way to 150 in like 4-5 weeks. And then it comes back at 155 lbs and stays there up till now. I strictly followed his diet receipt which was totally new to me at that time. All the measurements such as 1/2 cup, ounce took me some research for figure out. I bought all the tools to measure my food. My fat rate was dropping from 15% to 11% (the device is not very accurate but can give you an idea).

Ron is there to correct your movement. Sometime my movement was right in the beginning, but quickly I begin borrowing force from shoulder or back for example to finish things. But what I learned most is, when you are almost drained out, continue! Ron is there to help you finish it. The last set was meant to break your muscle fiber and let it regrown later. To make the workout efficient, the rest time (looking at cell phones) between sets really matters. You cannot rest for too long to get your body fully recovered and then continue. It is ok to recover 70% of your strength and then continue to the next set. That’s what I learned from training with Ron.

He is there also to protect you! You know what I realize now although I can do most of the workouts by myself, I literally need someone to protect me and I am willing to pay for it. Think about how much the medical treatment will be if you continues to do something incorrect which will hurt your body in the end. (BTW, I used to do bench press for chest day, but my right back hurts a lot after it and I went to see the doctor already. The doctor said: “are you sure you did in the right way?”). This is not self-justification — trying to persuade oneself for the value and worthiness of the services one pays. I actually need someone to protect me and push to limit to the next level, otherwise, you will always stay in your comfort zone and there will be no effect. Of course, during training, I will be tired and reluctant to push the limit too, but when I actually finish the set with his help, I was amazed too. You will never know if you don’ try. What’s more, building up your body and maintain it is a life long time habit, you cannot say I am going to achieve this goal then I quit.

(How it helps me?) I become more confident of course. I am also mentally stronger too because some life lessons learned during training. Like making the first step is very import to achieve a goal. Have a role model besides you to push yourself forward. It takes time to build up your body so does your everyday work. And the list goes on and on.

To summary, Ron is an excellent trainer!

Ajay

*When I started searching for personal trainers I researched a lot, met with trainers and finally decided to train with RJ. After training for 6 months, twice a week with him and the rest of the week using his app. I am confident in recommending his training to anyone who is looking to achieve their fitness goals.

He is knowledgeable, friendly and more importantly cares about his clients and their success. He will work with you to understand your goals and after that, he makes sure you are on track to achieve it. Whether scheduling exercises for the whole week, tracking your diet, regularly measuring your weight, body fat percentage and growth, he is very diligent.

Sai K.

* I was never into a gym properly before, I was looking for my first ever personal trainer, and guess what, I found the best of the best. Ron is not that personal trainer who would just ask you to do the exercises just because he knows how they work. He is a teacher, He teaches you how they actually take effect doing so physically and mentally. Now tell me, Who does that? Everyone can exercise but not everyone does it the right way, he corrects your posture in every exercise and makes sure you are doing it ONLY the right way. Talk about vibes, He is all about it. He is a person of energies. He emphasizes you to maintain a positive and good mental health as much as he does on your physical. He always keeps himself up to the mark by taking new certifications in his field. All in all, He is one fun, happy, motivated person. Again, he is not just a trainer, He is a package.

* Been training with Ron for over 18 months now with positive results. His professionalism and dedication to help you achieve your fitness goals stand out. In Ron you will find a trainer who is knowledgeable, equally passionate about your goals, and creative to make every session count. I found his attention to detail very helpful be it in correcting my form or adjustment to my training to get  maximum results. I highly recommend Ron if you wish to embark on your healthy lifestyle!!

Sundeep Kolliboyina

Eva

* Ron came strongly recommended from a friend and is my first trainer.  I’ve been told I lucked out bc not all trainers are this good. I had already been working out for 1.5 years and felt I was fairly fit.  Honestly, I didn’t think a trainer was necessary.  So why did I sign up?  After an unexplained shoulder injury, I was sent to months of PT and massage therapy, which was VERY expensive and time consuming … it yielded zero benefit and I gained weight and lost motivation from taking it too easy during that time (and I was in pain!).  With the option to choose surgery or wait it out (frozen shoulder heals itself eventually), I decided my “healthcare” options were unacceptable and decided to pass on surgery and choose a proactive route.  I opted for a trainer bc it would build strength and the movement in tendons, ligaments from lifting actually speeds the recovery.  Then comes Ron.

Firstly, Ron is a beautifully sculpted human that shows up and actually cares.  I love that he has his own story as well.  In the beginning, I was unsure of what would happen to my body lifting on the “free weights” side … but Ron is about developing symmetry.  I was babying my shoulder in the beginning, and what we discovered was that I just needed to warm up (i.e. set 1 was tight, set 2 felt looser, set 3 was fine, etc).  It’s not insignificant when you consider that the difference in stopping at set 1 vs. staying with it.  Anyway, I was LUCKY to find a trainer with patience and insight to see/test that with me.  On bad days, he’s great about kind reminders about progress to boost spirits.  On good days, I’m getting my butt worked and laughing about it