SOZO Personal Training

I discovered Sozo from a friend who enjoyed their weekend bootcamp. I gave it a whirl and jumped in feet first — sure glad I did! The entire group of trainers and attendees are so welcoming, supportive and so much fun. It was easy to keep coming back because it was a great full body workout, could go at my own pace and always felt so supported. Jess, Manny and Paul are always there to encourage me along the way & keep each workout fun.
I also decided to start 1 – 1 personal training with Jessica bc I enjoyed Sozo’s outlook on fitness and health. Jess kept my workouts fun, intense and never made me feel like I couldn’t do it. Her encouragement, support and motivation was what kept me coming back. In conjunction with workouts, Jess put together a nutrition plan for me to follow which fit with my goals. Overall, I can’t rave enough about Sozo and their entire team, workouts, and healthy living outlook!

We worked out with Sozo and saw benefits right away. It was great to see how my strength grew. Within a month, I was doing all the things I never thought I could do; such as flipping tires and planks. Bootcamp is great and We also did personal training with Jess. She was great and even helped me workout with an injured ankle. I highly recommend Sozo

Professional, personable, punctual and phun! I look forward to every session with Jessica, my trainer at SOZO. I know my time with her will be jam-​packed with activities tailored to my needs and goals (tone up, lose flab, stay limber, keep my balance, and gain strength). The activities are always varied, and everything is explained and demonstrated so that I get an optimal workout and won’t hurt myself. At age 66, this is important to me. When I started, I could not complete one push-​up. I was elated when I made it past fifteen! (I still hate burpees… lol.)
All the SOZO trainers a serious work ethic. I enjoy their youthful spirit, but I’m also impressed with their wisdom concerning health and fitness and growing their business. They make great use of social media, texting and private group posts to keep us motivated and on track. l haven’t tried their group challenges, but other clients have said they are a lot of fun and help them get the results they want. The Saturday outdoor Boot Camp, totally voluntary and for all levels and ages, is an added plus! Manny is the owner, and I started with him. He also offers body building and prepares clients for body competitions. This is not a stuck-​up, intimidating big-​box operation. I have been comfortable learning from day one, and it is one of the best time and energy investments I’ve ever made.

I can’t say enough about Manny and Jess at Sozo. They’ve helped me on a journey to lose over 40 pounds and have been with me every step of the way. I’m «Allison» from the pictures above. Their style of combining guidance on both nutrition and exercise has been super effective. I also love that they help you learn how to change your lifestyle in order to get lasting results versus a quick fix. I’ve been able to maintain the lifestyle, understand the teachings and also get out to the gym and lift independently. I can’t recommend them enough. They truly care about their clients and your success. If you listen to what they say, are really honest with yourself about your lifestyle and keep disciplined with the workouts, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Jess and Manny for the gift of health. :)

It has been a journey. For the past 20 years I never really fluctuated in weight until 5 years ago and the health problems began. I started to really focus on my eating habits and getting into the gym with no results. In 2013 I reunited on FB with a family member and seen she had transformed, I was impressed! Knowing at this point what she was doing was not a gimmick. I met and spoke with Manny the owner of SOZO, he was sincere and upfront with me on my consultation but I was not ready to be committed to a personal trainer telling me what to do or what to eat. To be completely honest, I was afraid of my outcome and the work I would have to commit to. Last year, 2014 I contemplated gastric bypass vs. lap band surgery. I did the research, took the classes regarding the procedure of choice. After finding out the cost, plus the recovery time I decided it was financially not doable in my life at the time. I told myself I would save the money and do it next year. Before I knew it 2015 came in and was rolling out, and here I was still trying to eat the healthy and still going to the gym. I found myself still not satisfied with the mere 10 pounds I had lost in 2 years. That is when I really took a hard long look at myself and thought; its time to seriously do something about this.
Obviously I had the gym and some nutritional knowledge but yes, I was still missing something to help me succeed. I called up Manny with SOZO who introduced me to work with personal trainer Jessica Hayes. Jessica is awesome! To my surprise the workouts were not extremely difficult. Jessica would modify them or break them down slower so I would understand them better. Her knowledge on foods and the millions of questions I would ask, Jessica always had an answer or a suggestion to help guide me along the way. If I was anxious about eating at an upcoming event, we would talk it out and find BETTER FOOD CHOICES for me to stay on track. I definitely learned to TRUST THE PROCESS and in results, I started to see my body change. Before I knew it I became leaner and stronger. Jessica has helped me go from a size 16 to a size 12 in 3 months! Loosing 19 inches and 4.2% body fat. I could not have ever imagined ever being a size 12, that has been a goal size 20 years in the making! Jessica was very professional, supportive, and always motivating me just when I need it. She continuously educated me with proper techniques in my workouts which has lead me to a better revised me. Thank you Jessica! Along with my two weekly workouts I attend Saturday boot camp. They are a fun challenging experience. Everyone works at their own challenge level and yet we all root each other on. Thanks to the trainers Manny, Jessica, Diana and Paul who are there guiding you to do the exercises in a fun, safe and proper manner. They are a great team that motivate and inspire everyone to do their very best. Thank you Sozo family for being part of my journey.

BEST of the South Bay, definitely 5 stars top notch.
Sozo Personal Training is the greatest fitness training that is customized to my lifestyle. The reason why I came to Sozo is because I want to lose body fat and become toned like any other person who wants to look and feel good. What blew me away was the value Sozo has in comparison to other fitness centers/​trainers. Before I used to do pilates and go to the 24 hour gym and did personal training there to help me lose weight, however they weren’t as effective and it wasn’t worth it (also i didnt like how 24 hour was just so pushy with sales, pricing, etc). However, when I started Sozo, I felt comfortable with the trainers and was happy to get back into shape again. It’s really convenient to pick how many times you want to work out a week (I do 3 – 4 times versus 6).
My favorite part of Sozo is coming out to their bootcamp on Saturday mornings! All the workouts are more on the challenging side, but the trainers here make sure you can do them comfortably and safely first. I really appreciate everyone of them for keeping me motivated and inspired – thank you Manny, Jessica, Paul, and Diana.
Overall I highly recommend SOZO! It’s so amazing to finally see myself melting off my fat to become lean (plus I’m almost halfway there and I am already looking better than before). If you’re reading this, I suggest doing the free consultation to just check em out to get an idea of what it’s like, but I can say you’ll get the results you are looking for!
TIPS:
–Trust the process, and don’t give up on your goals
–Stick closely to the nutrition guide as much as you can to get better results. It’s not really dieting, it’s just choosing better food choices. Proper food paired up with Sozo workouts will result in changes in the body.

The Sozo Personal Training approach is all about learning how to bring healthy into your lifestyle — and if you follow the guidance you will get amazing results. I have learned things I’ll benefit from for the rest of my life from my trainer (thank you Jessica). The program is fully rounded covering physical exercise how-​to, but also nutrition as well. And beyond all that, the nicest people ever. I highly recommend Sozo!

Sozo Personal training is the BEST! I’ve been dedicated to regular workout routines at the gym for the past 3 years and found myself at a plateau. My workout schedule consisted of 5 – 6 days/​week and eating healthy or at least thought I was. However I found that no matter how many days I worked out my weight started to creep up and there was no change in my body definition. I was referred to Manny by my sister-​in-​law who had amazing results and couldn’t be happier! Manny is AWESOME! Repeat AWESOME! He’s taught me so much in the past 2 months and I still have a month to go. I went from working out 6 days to 3 — 4 days/​week and seeing amazing results! I lost 10lbs, leaned out and always get compliments on the definition of my arms. I thought I would never be able to superset my workouts and increase the weights! I leave each of my sessions so psyched because I feel that I’ve accomplished so much. I now know what works in terms of meal plans and I enjoy the fact that Manny raises the bar each week. I love that I’m getting stronger and stronger and it’s because Manny has pushed me which is what I needed. He is truly PASSIONATE about helping people and is very knowledgable. He really takes time out to explain the importance of form, breathing, heart rate etc. I can now take the knowledge from my sessions and apply them to my regular workouts. I can’t wait to report back my final measurements!

I’ve been working out with Manny for a little over a month now and the changes I see in my body and weight are dramatic. He’s patient, yet he pushes you and he truly cares about health over anything else. Working out has never been fun for me but I can truly say I look forward to my sessions because I see that they work. Manny isn’t about any supplements and promotes «clean eating» which leaves me feeling super charged and healthy. I’ve lost almost 20 pounds and people can see the difference in just one month. Can’t wait to continue on and see where I’ll be in three ! Thank You so much Manny, for helping me change my lifestyle, body and mindset towards food.

My end results with Sozo were amazing! I was down 23 inches total. 7% body fat and –25 lbs (though 5 found me and I’m ok with that). This was the best physical thing I’ve ever done for myself. Because of my results, seven people joined. Visit his page and see our transformation. Real people. Real results. No food replacements. No pills. Nothing artificial. Just good old fashion clean eating. It’s not easy. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.

«Real people, real results,» is not just a catch phrase, it’s 100% truth. I’ve been working with Manny since July and my body and mind has been transformed and greatly improved. What I appreciate most about Manny and his program, is that you really gain the tools needed to maintain your fitness goals once you leave. He really does take the time and puts for the energy to teach you what works for you and also how to work within any limitations you may have. He is also the definition of a professional, always kind and extremely passionate. You will definitely get more than your moneys worth, if you are committed and follow his direction.
This program is not a quick fix and you will have to work for what you want. There are no supplements or shortcuts here, you get out of it as much as you put in. Give him a call and set up a consultation, you wont be disappointed!

Four months ago I finally realized I was no longer happy with my self image and my not so healthy lifestyle, I began training with Manny and since then I have lost 20 pounds and 10% body fat! He is truly gifted and passionate about what he does and how he wants to help people become healthier not only physically but mentally and spiritually. His goal is for you to achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle. He continually challenges you to do better and be better. I am blessed to have Manny be part of my life and I am truly grateful for how he has helped me achieve a happier healthier me !
Lynne D.

My husband and I have been with Manny for a little over a year now, for both personal training and bootcamp. Being in the medical field (Rehab and ER), we are both very impressed with how knowledgeable Manny is in designing an appropriate diet and work out plan (s) that help my husband and I with our evolving fitness goals. We continue working with Manny not just for his experience, but because we both see how passionate he is about what he does. This is how we know that he is in this for all the right reasons — to help people not only look good, but also feel good about themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Keep up the great work Manny!

When I first started training with Manny almost 8 months ago, I was in the worst shape I have ever been. I was starting to get worried that I wouldn’t be happy with myself if I was not healthy for my upcoming wedding. I had tried everything, from fad diets, to weight loss programs, to trainers at the gym. I finally decided that I needed a program that was tailored to my needs, and a trainer that I could trust. I found that once I started training with Manny, I was getting all of the information that I needed. From meal plans to workouts, Manny was able to provide me with all of the information that I could need to get healthy again.
Now that I have been training with Manny for some time, I can say that I have started to see some amazing results. I have so much more energy (even after the tough workouts that he has me do), and I just feel more healthy and athletic overall. Little things that I have noticed are things like being able to cross my legs (when I couldn’t before), being able to walk in high heels (when I started with Manny my balance was terrible), and actually seeing definition in my arms and legs. My friends and family can’t believe the transformation that has occurred in such a short amount of time.
Even though it has been tough at times, Manny was there with me every step of the way. He knows how to be tough, yet supportive, and strict, yet understanding. Manny has taken the time to find out what my personal goals are, and how he can help me to achieve them. Manny’s workouts are the best parts of my week. Even though they are challenging, I have done more than I ever thought I could do. If I hadn’t been working with Manny, I would have given up a long time ago.

My experience working with Manny has been nothing short of stellar. He spent an enormous amount of time with me up front to design a plan specifically for me. He has been training for many years and you can tell he knows what he’s talking about. It’s extremely valuable to have someone who knows the right workouts and the right techniques that will get you the results you’ve been looking for.