I chose to train with Gerardo after months of wondering how I was going to get in shape for our wedding. I did not want to engage in fad diets or "lose weight quick" workouts; instead, I wanted to feel healthy, strong, and eat nourishing food for the long haul. I also wanted to be in a good mood and be surrounded by positive energy, as planning a wedding was a stressful task in itself.

Training was Gerardo was one of, if not the best decision we made prior to our wedding. His workouts were so effective, affordable, and energizing that I ended up going 5-6x a week for about 3 months before our wedding. It was also an amazing way for my husband and I to stay connected and to do something outside of wedding planning before our big day.

Thanks to my Apple Watch and my smart scale, I could see the results in the data - I gained muscle mass, lost fat, and overall lost pounds before our big day. More importantly, I felt strong, toned, confident and positive during our wedding day, all thanks to the time I had spent training with Gerardo. It was so effective that my husband and I became long term members at his gym, and we now go multiple times a week to continue investing in our health.

As a cherry on top, we've met some lovely people through Gerardo's gym, which makes the experience that much more enjoyable. If I could go back and do it all over again, I would have started training with Gerardo even earlier, 9-12 months before our wedding day!

I have been training, on and off, for over 25 years but never used a personal trainer. For 2012 (yes, a New Year's resolution), I decided to bite the bullet and signed up with Gerardo for 10 weeks - two workouts a week. Well, I am well past my first 10 weeks with no end in sight.

Gerardo has a unique talent for not only making workouts unique and interesting each time but he also knows how to inspire you to new heights of achievement. It's not just a workout but a new way of life --incorporating cardio, endurance, strength, power, and diet. I considered myself to be in "decent" shape but now, wow. I am back to hitting the treadmill at 10-year ago speed levels, playing basketball injury free, and even getting a good night's sleep. One more thing, my corporate schedule is brutal. Gerardo and I work out at 6am to fit my schedule. He always shows up with a big smile --ready to push me to the next level. I am enjoying the ride.

It is absolutely worth every penny (but you better add in the cost of getting your clothes tailored too!).