Best personal trainer in Washington, DC!

Josef gave me a doable, fun exercise plan and the rules for healthy eating, and I lost 40 lbs! He is a personal trainer who really knows how to tailor a workout to your schedule. And it’s easy to stay motivated when you get great results! He is not like those “personal trainers” at the gym who took an afternoon course and stands over you and counts your crunches.

Alex B. (From Google Maps for “Washington, DC Personal Trainer”)

I’ve always been in to working out

I’ve always been in to working out, but often times spent hours slaving away on the elliptical. Josef is a great motivational, trainer who works you hard to ensure that you get the best results, in the fastest way- while doing it in the most healthy and safe way. I;’ve seen amazing results in working with him for only three months. I would highly recommend him!! He keeps the workouts different so as to prevent boredom!

Kristen L. Washington, DC (From Google Maps for “Washington, DC Personal Trainer”)

I’m fitting into clothes that I never thought I would!

Josef had me buy a set of clothes I’d like to wear upon reaching my fitness goals. They would represent a stretch goal to hang on the back of my bedroom door. A reminder of what I was trying to achieve.

I hated the idea. I had a 41 inch waist and 36inch slacks that didn’t fit were already a bitter reminder of my girth and lost fitness. Buying even more clothes that were too small seemed like a stupid idea.

But, I went to Macy’s anyway. I found the nicest and most expensive Ralph Lauren kaki pants and polo shirt I could find. The pants were a 33 and the shirt was a medium… 36 didn’t fit and I’d always worn large shirts.

I took the clothes to the counter to pay and the saleswoman behind the counter asked me, “Sir, would you like to try these clothes on before you buy them? They might be too small for you.”

In my head I thought, “just sell me the clothes bitch!” But I said, “no thank you” in a way that still got my point across.

The clothes hung on my door as I worked with Josef around my issues with food and to develop my commitment to working out. I learned a lot about myself in the process and began to develop and enjoy healthy eating habits and I got results!

I tried on my Ralph Lauren outfit the other day to see how close I was to my goal. They slipped on with no problem! I was stunned. I never thought that I would fit into these clothes. The outfit is no longer a cause for distress and humiliation. Now they are an inspiration to keep going.

Steve L., Washington, DC (From Cityvoter.com for “Washington, DC Personal Trainer”)

I am not so big to start with

I am not so big to start with, but I still lost several inches on my waist immediately by following Josef’s program. With his tailored program that is short and effective, coupled with cheerful EMs, he made it possible to consistently work out despite my ridiculously travel intensive schedule. He promised to get to where I wanted to be in three months, and I will be happily graduating shortly.

-Maiko M., Washington, DC (From Google Maps for “Washington, DC Personal Trainer”)

Josef is by far the best personal trainer in town

Josef is by far the best personal trainer in town. Josef has all the right stuff: knowledge, experience, personality, and most important, he is really Passionate about health and fitness. There truly is something special about him that other trainers don’t have, that “it’ factor makes all the difference. It’s that his heart, body and mind are all in sync when it comes to training people.

-Patrick S., Washington, DC (From Cityvoter.com for “Washington, DC Personal Trainer”)

His program is truly tailored to what I can do

I am 53 years old from North Carolina in a desk job, diabetic, about 25% body fat and with little history of consistent physical activity. For health reasons bringing my body fat down and increasing physical activity are imperative for me. I have worked with personal trainers in local gyms here in NC over the last three years. All these trainers emphasized volume of exercise and a drill sergeant approach, which soon made me stop sessions with them. I found Josef via his website and visited him in DC several months ago, and have worked with since then, sometimes in person and mostly by mail/email. His program is truly tailored to what I can do, as he has taken the time to understand what I can do consistently. He has also helped me get on a low-carb high protein diet (I am a vegetarian) that will work for me; his cooking skills and unique recipes and food ideas have been very helpful. Josef is very understanding yet firm as a trainer. He is very knowledgeable and scientific in his approach. I have been very pleased with the results he has given me and would highly recommend him as a personal trainer.

-Bala R., Chapel Hill, NC (From Cityvoter.com for “Washington, DC Personal Trainer”)

He has great recipes

Josef has been helping me maintain, and sometimes get back (we can all be slackers) the body I want for about 7 years. He has great recipes, excellent work-outs and really tailors your program to your fitness goals and health needs. I am 33 years-old and most people think I am 8-10 years younger. I credit my healthy lifestyle motivated by Josef. I practice Tae Kwon Do and Josef’s strength training programs allow me to be better at my martial art. He is the real deal!

-Patricia S., Washington, DC (From Cityvoter.com for “Washington, DC Personal Trainer”)

After just 5 weeks I am taking my clothes to the tailor to have them taken-in a LOT.

I’m a moderately active 30 something woman, who wanted to reshape, tone and tighten. After just 5 weeks I am taking my clothes to the tailor to have them taken-in a LOT. Just a few weeks ago, I was mad at myself for letting yet another year go by without doing something to change my body. I was running 10k’s and half marathons, but I had a little extra weight and fat that seemed to be immune to running. Josef and his program are amazing. In the past, I have worked out harder and spent more time in the gym, but I have never gotten the results I have seen under his supervision. He makes the workouts challenging but not overwhelming, and his personality put me (a novice to personal trainers) at ease immediately. If you are on the fence about whether a trainer is worth it, take advantage of his offer for a free week. You’ll be hooked.

-Rosemary H., Washington, DC (From Cityvoter.com for “Washington, DC Personal Trainer”)

My body has completely transformed

I am in my late twenties, very active, and fairly healthy. I play on many sports teams and have completed 2 1/2 marathons. I just never looked the way I wanted to look. I am very averse to diets and generally avoid anything that doesn’t seem sustainable. I decided to try training with Josef because 1) he doesn’t require a gym membership, 2) he stated on his website what I had found to be true: all the cardio and crunches in the world would still not give me the body I want, and 3) it is highly personalized to my lifestyle, timetable, and body. I have been working out with him for 6 months, while I have only lost about 12 lbs on the scale my body has completely transformed. I am not only a couple sizes smaller but I notice changes in places all over – my abs, butt, upper arms, back, face and chin. Everyone around me comments on how much weight I have lost and I laugh because, I really haven’t lost much weight at all – I just look like a new person! Josef takes his career as a trainer seriously and studies all aspects of nutrition and exercise to ensure that he can provide the best information to his clients. He is not a salesman, so don’t expect to be talked into working with him when you call. But if you are motivated and ready to see changes quick, the kind of changes that last and don’t come back a week after you stop – he is your man!

-Corina G., Washington, DC (From Cityvoter.com for “Washington, DC Personal Trainer”)

I have been working with Josef for about 2 months now

I was at the end of my rope when it came to getting into better shape and losing some weight. I was eating healthy food, paying particular attention to the glycemic level of carbs, trying to eat lots of vegetables, fruit, and unprocessed foods. I ran or worked on the elliptical machine at least 5 days per week – 20 minutes minimum per session. I knew that the last 10-15 pounds are the hardest to take off, but the scale was not going down as a result of my efforts – my weight was gradually, steadily going up. I decided that I needed to find a personal trainer to work with me. That’s when I stumbled upon Josef’s website. I was amazed at all of the free information he had … and it all made so much sense. I loved the myths he dispelled and his depth of knowledge. It was obvious that this guy was passionate about the field of health and nutrition. Could he help me (at 57 years of age) reach my fitness goals?

I have been working with Josef for about 2 months now. When I met him, I was growing out of my clothes and had bought a few size 10 pants. After a few weeks, my size eights were comfortable again but I was somewhat discouraged that I was not losing much weight. Then last week (8 weeks into the program) I experienced a major breakthrough – 4 pounds lost in one week (10 pounds total loss) AND I could fit into size 6 pants! I feel great, I have so much more energy, and the best part is that I LOVE my workouts. Josef changes my routines often enough that I never get bored. He is such a good listener and encourager. I couldn’t be more pleased.

-Sharry, P. Washington, DC (From Cityvoter.com for “Washington, DC Personal Trainer”)

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