"Friends, all of this is due largely in part to my most excellent trainer, David Rivera. He is one of a kind, super knowledgeable and an all around great guy. I am so fortunate to have found him for without him my success would not have been so dramatic."
—Robert Straka (7/6/12)
"Speaking as someone who spent many years working out in chain gyms, let me tell you, there is a difference between personal trainers. When I first came to David, pregnancy and previous sports injuries left me in pain and out of shape. I didn’t want a used car salesman; I wanted someone who could challenge me with a workout that actually delivered.
David was exactly that. I found that his extensive knowledge of kinesiology (as well as his background competitive sports and martial arts) gave him a unique perspective on my personal training. He tailored a workout specific to my athletic goals, and helped me create a nutritional plan to build muscle. He also pushed me to train harder than anyone else ever had before.
In a very short time, I surpassed my own fitness goals found myself in better shape than I was at age 20. Working out with David has made a huge difference in my physical fitness."
—CP(09/05/2011)
"I have been training with David since January of 2010. I had not worked out since high school back in the mid 80’s. I was out of shape and weighed 217 pounds. After meeting him for the first time, he made me feel at ease and he explained how he would create a workout routine that would allow me to build strength, and lose weight. One of the main reasons I decided to work out with David was the one-on-one training he provides. His workouts are specially tailored for you and he focuses 100% of his time and attention to you during each session to ensure that you are working out in a way that does not result in injury to yourself.
I have been working out twice weekly and today weigh 168.5 pounds and have put on over 18 pounds of lean muscle mass. I will continue to work out with David because he motivates me to work harder but yet does it in a way that makes working out fun. Also, I work two jobs but David is always able to work around my schedule. I highly recommend David as a personal trainer to anyone who has either never worked out, or to those simply wanting to get back in shape. Give him a chance—you will not be disappointed."
—Rob Casias (8/12/12)
"As I approached my 60th birthday, I wanted to get my body into the best shape I could. So I went to the Internet and searched for a personal trainer and happened upon David Rivera. We met and after discussing my goals, he did my first body assessment. It was not bad for a man at my age, but I wanted it to be off the charts. So over the next 6 months with David’s instruction, motivation, and humor, we managed to get me off the charts. I started at 19% body fat and now at 8% lost 3 inches around my waist added inches to arms and chest and I feel and look great. With David’s help I reached my goals and now look forward to setting new goals. Thank you David for all you have done for me over the last 6 months and I look forward to the next 6."
—Chris Rauch (8/12/12)
"I started working out with David in May,2001. It’s hard for me to
believe it has been over 10 years--probably because David makes the
workouts fun and something you look forward to, so the time passes
quickly.
The thing that I like most about David as a trainer is that he tailors
your workout to help you meet your goals. For me, I wanted to get into
better shape, lose some weight, then maintain that without having to
give up the things I enjoy—which, unfortunately, include some things I
probably shouldn’t be eating or drinking all that often. So, rather than
try to convince me I need to 'bulk' up, or eliminate things from my
diet, or get to zero body fat, etc., David just makes sure that I do the
things necessary to maintain my goals. Though, he does, in his own subtle
ways, try to steer me toward an even healthier lifestyle.
Also, I really appreciate David’s flexibility with my schedule and his
always positive attitude. There are times when my work forces me to
cancel on short notice, but David never has a problem with
rescheduling and is very understanding.
I’m one of those people who probably wouldn’t make it to the gym on my
own. For me, it takes having an appointment and someone there to push
me; and I couldn’t imagine anyone I would rather work out with than
David."
—Jim Spencer, KXAN
First Warning Weather (12/7/11)
"I have a big vision for what I want. But, it has sometimes felt unattainable—too many problems to fix, too many challenges to figure out. Exercising alone, it was easy to feel like transforming my body could never happen.
Luckily, David has a really great way of breaking down fitness, health and nutrition goals. He turns the bigger vision into smaller steps that I can handle. He typically gives me one additional element to concentrate on, in addition to my usual workout, during a month or 6 week period. It might be, lose 2 inches around the gut, or put on more lean muscle mass. Last month, he told me to focus on building back of shoulders and arms. You get the idea.
David's approach to concentrate on a single additional workout goal during a workout month, has been very effective. It helped motivate me, to feel like I'm covering off long-term goals, from a solid base workout, but also chipping away at more challenging goals, embodied in these little monthly "baby steps" challenges.
Anyone who is serious about looking better, or slowly but surely building up better health and exercise habits, owes it to themselves to work with David. Give yourself a reasonable time horizon, think about a few monthly goals that you can really achieve—with David's help, you'll be amazed at the results. They come faster than you thought was possible.
Thank you David! I'm grateful having the chance."
"I have been a client of David's for a little over a year now. He is a great trainer and genuinely cares about his clients and his job. In addition to helping me meet my fitness goals, I credit David for helping me change my lifestyle. As a result, I have lost 20 pounds, I have learned how to eat properly, I quit smoking, and I'm in the best shape of my life. There is no way I could have done this without David's help and unwavering support. He is an awesome trainer (and friend), and I would highly recommend anyone go see him if they are ready to make positive changes in their life."
—MC(09/18/2011)
"I have been working out with David for a short time, and I am already seeing very pleasing results. He is energetic, dynamic, extremely knowledgeable, and reinforces positive gains. He has a kind and compassionate disposition, which is seems to be a fleeting trait in most people. I not only enjoy our workouts and the results I am gaining, but I enjoy our discussions on nutrition, caloric intake, and overall mental and physical well-being. David is the best!"