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Shay Lopez

I have just one word: f-AB-ulous! This past year I had top surgery, and 6 months into my healing process my upper body was feeling pretty weak. As a nonbinary and queer individual, I was looking for an LGBTQ+ trainer that I could trust and be open with. As a fellow fam member, Freddy has been incredibly accepting and supportive every step of the way.

Not only has he helped me increase my physical fitness, but I’ve learned more about fitness and nutrition in 3 months of training with him than in medical school, no joke! Freddy surprised me with his thoughtfully planned out program. Through his dedication and attention during our sessions I could tell he genuinely wanted me to learn the tools to hone my form and get stronger. I now feel comfortable creating my own well-thought-out and effective workouts. But truthfully I never want to graduate from Freddy's program because I love working with him!

After working with Freddy, I am toned, motivated, and confident about taking care of my physical health!

Ariana Benhoff

Updated on 8/14/20: Freddy recently helped me rehabilitate a shoulder injury that had been causing me so much pain. He provided me with a personalized plan to get my shoulder better and after a couple of weeks following the exercises he provided I am already feeling the results! I tried physical therapy at Kaiser before and they have nothing on Freddy's approach!

Level One is my ideal fitness class! It’s affordable, fun and challenging. Freddy ensures that all his students work their hardest but he stresses technique, ensuring that we all remain at our best and are not injured. His flexibility in regards to scheduling also makes it easy for us to attend class, I always look forward to workouts with Freddy.

In regards to maintaining our safety during this global pandemic, Freddy ensures that we all follow the state/county guidelines and puts our health first. So if you are looking for a way to get out of your house and do something fun and productive in a safe and inviting environment , Level One is for you!

Julianne Maiorano

Freddy was a huge help in the beginnings of my fitness journey. His focus on health over weight loss was refreshing. He helped to learn the fundamentals of physical activity and how beneficial it is for a healthy life. He continued to support me, check in with me, ask for feedback on what worked for me during our trainings I'm so grateful to him for all of his help!

Joseph Tacto

Hire Freddy. If you want to be healthy, hire Freddy. If you want to lose weight, hire Freddy. If you want to be stronger, hire Freddy. If you want someone that is knowledgeable about what he is doing, hire Freddy. Freddy has been a great trainer and motivator. He is more dedicated in seeing you succeed than yourself. I have enjoyed working with Freddy one on one and in the classes he teaches. I will continue to work with him until one of us stops. And that will be a long time if you hire Freddy.

Mario LW

I was coming back to being active after surgery and a series of terrible life choices, have done all the classes, dieta and trainers. I needed a different, more personalized approach, something that can help me evolve. Freddy has been kind, assertive and purposefully inclusive, I am myself working to be my best self with a comprehensive ecosystem of support, from the apps, texts and in personal training to the personalized goals based on actual data from your assessment, you are in excellent hands with that gay trainer.

Xiang Li

I am an active rock climber but had never done F45 or any HIIT before I decided to try Level One Training course. It was really fun and I got my butt kicked from the start! The session began with light warmup and core workouts (~15 min), followed by 8 HIIT stations (~25 min), and ended with cool down and stretching (~5 min). Not only were the ab workouts challenging, but the HIIT stations, which utilize body weight workouts rather than machines, pushed me to my limits and worked out muscles that I normally wouldn't don't use. Of course, you can go at your own pace and I definitely took a few breathers before diving back in. Freddy was professional and encouraging, provided clear instructions to each exercise, and kept me engaged at all times!

Here are the main reasons why I would enroll in Level One:
1. Unique, challenging, and fun exercises outdoors
2. Heart monitor worn during the workout to track your effort based on heart rate throughout the training (heart rate is displayed on a screen so you know if you are slacking or over-exerting yourself), estimates calories burned, and provides numbers to visualize progress.
3. Complementary dietitian to help you formulate a diet plan and evaluate your health (e.g. body fat percentage) at the beginning and end of 3-6 months of training.

I highly recommend Level One Training to anyone, whether you are physically active or not.

Jennifer Schulz

My son and I have been working with Freddy for a few months now and I seriously never thought I would enjoy a personal trainer as much as I do from several different aspects! Freddy really takes the time to help you determine your own goals and then works with you to accomplish those goals. He understands that everyone is different and may require a different approach. He’s not just all about the physical component since he’s also big on educating (which I love!). Freddy’s knowledge is paramount but it’s also his passion and caring about us succeeding that shines through. He truly has an all-encompassing approach to health and wellness. THANK YOU, Freddy!!

Azrael Garcia