The Fitness Connection

I was in a bad auto accident and started coming here to rehab the rest of my body once I was out of the hospital. Eventually we were able to start working on my then mending broken leg. I have been working with Phiilip Herrera, who is nothing short of amazing. He has tailored a training regimen personalized to me, and as I understand it, is the case with all of his clients. My doctors have been amazed with the progress that I have made, which was made possible by the work that I did with Phil and the Physical Therapists that the Fitness Connection referred me too. I am in better shape than I have ever been, even from when I was in high school swimming everyday. I have recommended the Fitness Connection and Phillip Herrera to multiple friends and would recommend both to you.
The gym is never crowded since it is used exclusively for training. It is a great place to be able to focus on your training and making yourself stronger, healthier, and more fit without distraction. The only way to not get results is to not show up. I simply cannot say enough good things about them. Best trainer I have ever had.

Before I found George, I had tried a number of physical trainers who just didn’t have the knowledge and experience to work properly with a case like mine. Because I have multiple chronic illnesses including the biggest challenge when working out, Elher’s Danlos Syndrome (affecting everything from my joints and muscles to my vascular system), my symptoms are unpredictable and complicated to say the least, and some trainers even felt I had no place in a gym anymore, but I desperately wanted to stay active and keep my body healthy. George was the first and only trainer who knew exactly where to start and how to build my body and my hope up again and show me that I CAN stay active and healthy despite my limitations.
My health is very day to day, and George has the patience and creativity to work with any obstacle that comes my way, and I always leave feeling better than when I came, both physically and mentally because I have accomplished a new challenge. I have been told in the past that I would never be able to do cardio again, and yet this week I was able to do 9 minutes of cardio for the first time in two years! George has amazing skills and knowledge of anything from myofascial release to the best isotropic exercises all the way to full on body sculpting, and a deep understanding of the interconnections of every muscle, joint and tissue in the body which allows him to find a solution for almost any pain or challenge I experience. And if he doesn’t already know the solution, he is not afraid to do the research it takes to find one.
But it doesn’t just stop at the physical training! It is no coincidence that the gym has the word CONNECTION in its title because George has the best connections in Orange County when it comes to nutritionists, orthopedic doctors/​surgeons, etc. When I first came to George my diet was a mess and between hypoglycemia, Celiac disease, and other challenges that were not under control, my health was in danger and it was making it harder for me to stay active. George introduced me to an amazing nutritionist who has also played a huge role in the life-​changing improvements in my health this year. In fact, for me and a number of other clients, George is actually the reason that I am properly diagnosed with Elher’s Danlos Syndrome and POTS. He recognized that there was an autonomic disconnect going on where other doctors had ignored or been overwhelmed by my systems, and because he recognized this he was able to direct me to the best doctors to get a proper diagnosis and treatment that have seriously changed my life.
So no matter what your challenge, big or small, from weight loss and strength goals to learning how to stay active and manage a chronic illness, look nowhere else but Fitness Connection for the best care and connections to health that you can get!

I have been working out with George for about 5 months. I am very happy with the sessions so far. George is very knowledgeable and adjusts each workout to work around some of the limitations that I have with my lower back degenerative disk. He knows how to do things the right way and ensures that my posture is correct at all times. If something is not working for me he listens and modifies my workout accordingly. The gym is super well equipped and clean. George is a great guy and very flexible with my schedule. I would recommend George to anyone looking for a personal trainer.

I spent a lot of time and effort seeking out the right trainer, before I signed up with George. It was a big step for me and I wanted to get it right. As I enter my third month of training with George I have already exceeded all of my expectations. Aside from the fact that his knowledge and experience is impressive, he goes out of his way to help and inform you on the universe of possibilities in the arena of fitness and health. In passing, I asked him if he could recommend a good brand of road bike, since he was an experienced cyclist. A week later he had taken time out of his weekend to meet me at a bike store and help me get the right bike. He is a genuinely good guy with immense training skills and experience, operating out of a an outstanding private gym facility. I’m happy to say that I did get it right.

I started training with George four months ago and I can honestly say that I am in the best shape of my life. I lifted weights alone for a few years, but I never learned the proper techniques or variation of exercises that George has taught me. In the four months training at The Fitness Connection, I’ve lost 20 lbs of fat and gained a good amount of lean muscle. If you are not happy with your results from working out alone or with another trainer, I highly recommend George. George has helped me make such an amazing transformation and I’ve never felt this good before.

George is one of the most professional trainers I have ever worked with. Always on time and with a good attitude. He is extremely knowledgable about fitness and the mechanics of the body and designs workouts geared toward your individual needs. Workouts are always challenging but fun. I highly recommend him.

I have been working out with George at The Fitness Connection for nearly a year. He has done an excellent job working around some functional issues that I have, but at the same time keeps changing it up and keeps me challenged. Because of his training and experience, he knows how to do things the right way and ensures that my posture is correct in all exercises. He also listens when something is not working for me and adjusts my workout accordingly. I have noticed positive changes in my physique since I have worked with him and I am stronger. The gym is well equipped and I appreciate the privacy of the setting. George is fun to work with and is flexible with my schedule. I would recommend him to anyone who is serious about getting fit.

George is knowledgeable and helpful and easy to be around. His approach keeps things interesting and challenging. I am doing more almost without noticing. I wanted someone who would make sure I was doing the right things in the right way and help keep me motivated. Someone with credentials and experience with people of all ages and physical circumstances. I did not want a cookie-​cutter routine but something tailored to me and in a quieter setting than the big gyms. I’m seeing improvement and I’m happy I found The Fitness Connection.

George is a consummate professional who has helped me learn the proper methods to approach fitness as well as challenging me on a personal level. He takes his role seriously, and does a wonderful job of educating people. His approach ensures that you are never bored during your workout. He sets goals and expectations which are easy to meet and designed help you succeed. George is very approachable, easy to speak with and shows a genuine interest in your well being. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him without a smile on his face.
His gym is of a high caliber, providing a wide assortment of exercise equipment, weights and other various training tools. Each workout he introduces you to new routines and equipment, encouraging different methodologies to keep the pace fresh and to ensure that your body never adjusts to the same routine. It’s a refreshing approach from typical trainers who simply puts their clients through a routine using the same equipment and weights time and time again.
I highly recommend the Fitness Connection if you’re looking for a trainer and/​or place to workout in the Irvine, Newport Beach or Tustin areas. His gym is very easy to find and is minutes away from the 405 next to John Wayne Airport. Go and check the Fitness Connection out ASAP.

Steady, consistent progress, encouragement and some laughs along the way. That’s what The Fitness Connection provides. I’m doing the work but George is showing me how to do it without killing myself — and it works. He practices what he preaches but he’s approachable and not at all preachy. I get the impression that he enjoys working with people like me that may have a longer way to go in that they need to lose weight, get in shape, address functional weaknesses or other challenges. And when I hear George speaking of his other clients it’s as if he’s talking about his friends. Really. Ask him about 87-​year old Ed and it’s like he’s talking about his granddad. The gym is quite clean, private and well equipped with all the machines, weights, etc. I also belong to one of the big gyms and enjoy doing cardio there, but am SO glad I didn’t try to use their trainers. I watch what these big gym trainers do with their clients and it looks like they’re just going through the motions.

I had great results training with George at The Fitness Connection. He’s very knowledgeable and helped me to achieve my fitness goals. I lost weight, gained strength and learned a whole lot about diet and exercise. I would recommend The Fitness Connection to anyone looking to make a positive change in their life.