Strength and Movement - Sarasota, Florida

LOUISE H.

I was referred to David several years ago by a client of his. I was discussing my husband’s back pain and was encouraged by this client’s positive results using David to manage his own back problems. After an evaluation David was certain he could help him. My husband had seen his orthopedist and gone to physical therapy, had several non invasive back interventions. But none of those lasted. It has been over two years and he has minimal back issues as long as he stays faithful to his regimen with David. He was initially reluctant to invest the time and money necessary to keep his back healthy but after such positive results he is a regular client as am I.
David’s main focus is maintaining our functionality through strength training. It has been a commitment but the rewards are maintaining an active lifestyle as we age. Added bonus is that David is truly interested in you as a person and makes the hour pass quickly. He has past experience also as a golf pro which is another bonus. Some of our sessions have golf swing improvement tips.
It’s not easy for many of us to stay motivated and stick to a regular routine of exercise. Doing it by yourself makes it more difficult. David’s gym is intimate enough that you feel you are with friends every time you work out. The results are that my husband and I both have noticed that we have
maintained our strength and fitness better than most people in our age group. It is true that if you don’t use it you lose it…some sooner than others.

Jeff O.

After struggling with Physical Therapy, cycling, CrossFit groups and a few personal trainers, I found David via Google search and booked an intro session. From the beginning, David watched the way I moved and suggested some ways I could have better balance and mobility. We eased into weight training and after a few months, I was walking comfortably and completely normal. Few more months of weight training and I’m crushing personal best lifts from my 20s (30 years ago). I no longer stumble, trip nor fall. My energy is high and I’ve dropped over 30 pounds in the process. David is punctual, professional and absolutely talented in his craft. He is a fun guy to be around and motivates his clients safely. I used to question him on his exercise routines, after dropping several shirt and pants size I now just ask what to lift next and how many times. His help had given me a new outlook on life Thanks David!

Doug H.

David absolutely knows his stuff when it comes to athletic development. His evidence-rooted knowledge and collected demeanor make for a great coach, whether you’re and athlete looking to up your performance or an average Joe/Mary looking to improve your daily fitness.

Ben W.

I've been working out with David for nearly a year now and I am very impressed by his coaching. I've worked with some high rated trainers, but never seen a difference like this. He pays close attention to the way you move along with any health issues to train you personally. There are two of us that workout together with David and each have different routines based on our needs. My overall movement, strength and confidence has improved tremendously in less than a year!

UPDATE: Been with David now for over 2 1/2 years and still very happy with the training. I continue to feel better and see improvement.

Christina S.

I have been training with David for almost 2 years now, and my progress has been more than I could have asked for. Prior to starting with David I did CrossFit for almost 5 years, never learning proper form and plateauing on all my lifts. David has helped me fix all my old bad habits and I have added substantial weight to all my previous numbers....all while being injury free! When starting with David I told him my goal was to gain muscle, lean out, and get strong. I have done all 3 and more! The gym is full of friendly people and the environment is not intimidating. Whether you are just starting your fitness journey or are an experienced lifter, David has something for everyone!

Shawna E.

David introduced me to weight strength/training around 3 years ago and I've been hooked and am in the best shape ever. He designs workouts to fit your needs and goals along with mixing it up to keep things interesting. The gym has a great atmosphere filled with motivation and positive people.

Courtney R.

I’ve been training with David here for 4 years. I started training with him before I went to college for volleyball and he increased my approach vertical by 5 inches and I was in the best shape of my life. I have continued with David even after my college career because I continually see results and stay healthy as he focuses on correct forms of excersize. I don’t believe there is a better personal trainer in our area!

Jenna O.

I’ve been training with Dave for more than 3 years now. He doesn’t just focus on getting in shape or getting stronger, but teaches me the correct form for each exercise so that I don’t hurt myself now or in the long run. I’ve always had issues with back pain, but learning how to lift correctly and strengthening my back through the exercises Dave has me do have helped a lot.

I do semi private sessions with Dave. He is very organized and I always feel like I get enough instruction and focus from him even though he is working with several clients at once.

I was able to continue to train with Dave during pregnancy and after. He was great with making adjustments and modifications as necessary during this time. I felt that I was able to maintain a lot of what I had worked toward in the years prior and it made a huge difference in getting back in shape after having the baby.