ActiveFit

I’ve had a few trainers over the years, and I’ve often been happy with them. Ray is a great trainer. He figures out your level of fitness and pushes you when you need it. I’ve got a shoulder that gives me trouble sometimes, and he listens to me when I say that something doesn’t feel right. He’s adjusted workouts. He’s made me do things that other trainers haven’t done before. He is available for support by text when I’ve had to ask about food or if I plan on working out on my own. I’ve had a lot of fun with him the few months that I’ve worked out with him, and I’m beginning to see progress. Ray is great and I’m glad that I found him when I had to move away from my other trainer.

When I first started out and decided to make a change in my lifestyle, I knew it would be hard. Thus I wanted to make sure that when I choose a trainer it was one that really took time and effort to help me achieve my goals at my comfort and pace. When I met Raymond 4 weeks ago he put me at ease. He really took time in the beginning to help me understand that my fears were common and not strange. Also that my questions were not stupid but helpful towards to my progress. Furthermore that weight and measurements are just numbers and, although important, not dwell on them.
One of my biggest fear when starting was gym intimidation and just lack of knowledge. However the sessions with Raymond has given me the confidence to walk into a gym and not feel intimidated and even to work out alone. I have gain the knowledge to be able to create workouts and use the machines at the gym. Now after 4 weeks with Raymond, my test was that I would be on a 2 week vacation and not having him there to hold me accountable. However throughout my vacation, I continued to feel Raymond motivation just to get up and go to the gym, even if it was just to stay active. I even did exercises in my room when my hotel lacked a gym! I felt that the confidence and knowledge I have gained with Raymond has been monumental. Now add the fact that I have seen some good results physically is just icing on the cake.
With all the trainers out there that I could have chosen, Why Raymond? Raymond pushes you in a way that does not feel like a drill sergeant. Makes you laugh while your pushing through your last set that you thought you could not do. When you feel discouraged he takes time to figure out why you feel that way. He is not a one-​size-​fits al type of trainer, but takes the time to figure out your limitations and changes his regimen for you to fit. Even Raymond’s own aspirations as a trainer, has motivated me to make lifestyle changes. Therefore even though I have to travel to Daly City early in the morning before work to meet with Raymond, I do it. I am set up for another set of sessions with Raymond and I know this is an investments in my well-​being that is well spent. Thanks Raymond!

I’ve known Ray for a long time now. I asked for his help because I packed on about 20 lbs. in 2 years due to stress, lack of exercise, and bad eating habits. We started training right after I finished graduate school. I told Ray about my goals – lower my body fat and shrink my midsection. He made me do exercises that I haven’t done in my life. Ray really cares about his clients. He also hammered the concept of strengthening my core to have a better balance. He taught me how to use the machine and free weights properly. Now, I am more confident working out in the gym. He is an amazing trainer and definitely knows his stuff. Be warned, his burpees are killers.
Ray, thank you for all the encouragement and motivation. You are my inspiration.

Right away I knew I needed to keep Ray close for my journey in a healthy lifestyle. He always has positive feedback and even the constructive criticism comments are always worded in a way that make you know he is just being honest so you could find that internal push you need to accomplish what you want and are looking for. Watching him make his goals reality and just knowing he is helping me makes me know I can do it.
He currently trains me a couple days a week and continues to give me that motivation that I lack on the worst days. Ray is always the one that will text you when you are about to just push that snooze button or you want to cancel your workout… he will talk you into finding the time and making your dreams come true. Once your work out is done you know without him you would not feel that good.
If you are like me and don’t like the to go to the gym because you feel overwhelmed you really need to contact Ray… He will work with you to give you that confidence that is hiding deep down in you. He will help you become that positive, confident person you thrive to be.

Ray is the guy you love to hate. He pushes you and never lets you give up. Prior to having him train me I would go to the gym, Work out what I thought to be a good work out and leave with a light sweat. I never of thought to get a trainer because I didn’t think I needed one. Boy was I wrong. The first session he had me sweating like I was back in high school running track. From the work out to the abs routine to HIIT (high intensity interval training) this guy has me pushing my body like I never have before.
Not only has he helped me inside the gym, but outside as well. He has me constantly thinking W.W.R.D (what would Ray do). Making me have a healthier diet and making healthier life style choices. Pushing me to reach my goal of getting back in shape.

Ray is my third trainer and by far the best one, I will continue to work with him until I reach my goal. I have been working out with Ray since mid-​April, since then I have more mobility, flexibility, my cardio level has improved and I am actually getting muscles in my arms! My first milestone with Ray was met as I just was able to walk in the 39.3 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in SF this weekend. Ray is so positive and even when I get frustrated he brings my focus back. Best part is if I don’t want to do something, he always tells me I can do it and doesn’t let me whine my way out of it. I would definitely recommend Ray/​ActiveFit for training.

I have been training with Ray (ActiveFit) for the past 4 months and I have seen a vast improvement in my health. My goal was to lose at least 20 pounds (although I should lose move) by the end of this year and with Ray I have lost a total of 25 to date. Yey! Ray is one of those trainers that never gives up on you, even if you’re ready to throw in the towel. He holds you accountable to your fitness goals and is there to push and motivate you. The gym is no longer intimidating to me whenever I’m pumping iron with Ray. Not only is Ray concerned about his clients’ physical health but also takes the time to know what is going on personally. To be truly successful in your fitness goals a well balanced life is needed. Thanks ActiveFit for helping me go beyond my goals, become more flexible, balanced, and have a healthier lifestyle.

Ray and I have been acquaintances for about a decade now but I just recently sat down with him and got to know him on a more personal level this year. He has a very positive and motivating personality and I knew from the start that we would work well together. Among all of the previous trainers I’ve worked with, Ray is the (thee) one who has pushed me the hardest. We’ll make small talk and laugh here and there but he’ll get me back on track in a heartbeat when he notices I’m losing focus. Given my limitations, he ensures that he has me training at that certain threshold, where he’s pushing me hard yet not to the point where I risk injuring myself. He definitely pushes me harder than I would when working out on my own plus he has corrected my form, that I probably hadn’t realized was off for several years, which has probably contributed to the limitations I’m currently experiencing.
With the challenges I present to Ray (my scroll of ailments), hopefully he and I can grow together to learn more about my body and make me stronger and healthier. With just 6 training sessions under my belt, I already feel stronger, have better focus on my schoolwork, and am in a better frame of mind. Ray doesn’t have a one size-​fits-​all type of approach but tailors the workouts to ensure progress and safety. As I told him after the first session, he’s stuck with me for life. Ray, I’m grateful for everything you’ve done and for everything that you do.