Structured Athletics | Personal Training & Nutrition Coach - Pasadena, California

LolWutEz

Started strength training with Paulak in my early teens for Ice Hockey. Not only have I improved on the ice, but the training has also improved my mobility and range of motion, allowing me to adapt to more situations and resist injury.

Paulak is not only knowledgeable in strength training but also in complementary disciplines that assist in building and maintaining a health-conscious lifestyle: being able to provide tips and exercises for recovery, nutrition, and physical therapy.

Moving out of town to pursue higher education, I still effectuate and sharpen skills taught by Paulak to prevent body injury during sports, maintain body weight, and most importantly keep a healthy lifestyle.

Paulak's flexibility allows me to participate in training sessions during school breaks where I do not have a set schedule. His calm, respectful, and motivating attitude makes me feel welcome to contact him anytime about any concerns I might have about any health subject.

Dogan Aksoy

I've been working with Paulak on a weekly basis for about six months now and I've seen improvements in terms of strength and mobility. Paulak is very personable and takes his time to address any questions and issues I have at every session we have. He seems to be very knowledgable and always working on improving his knowledge and skillset. I am looking forward to continuing to work with him and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for strength and mobility training.

Shelly

I was recommended by my friend to Pauluk because of my lower back and hip muscle soreness. it turns out to be multiple causes. One being misaligned joints causing numbness on my lower leg which I have my chiropractor adjusted. I decided to continue with the manual therapy because it felt great afterward. Less tension on my legs and back. We are working on my shoulder muscles. He gives out homework to do on my own too. Small exercises that take maybe 5 mins a day to stretch at home. I always feel pretty at ease during the session and like how down to earth Paulak is.

Moulino Tan

Paulak is by far the best Personal Trainer and nutrition coaching I’ve worked with. Working with him, you can sense how passionate he is with his craft. He relieved pain in my shoulder and increased blood flow through out my entire body. My body felt 5 years younger! I felt safe and secure working with him. He’s easy to talk to and he gave me additional helpful information during my session. I’m glad I had the pleasure of working with him and I’m looking forward to more sessions in the suture

Lucas

Overall Experience:
How has your journey been so far, and what positive changes have you noticed in your fitness and well-being?

It has been over a year since I have worked with Paulak and he has drastically improved my knowledge of nutrition and fitness. I physically look more fit, and altogether feel healthier. I also used to have a lot of tight joints and pain in certain areas, but the therapy exercises that Paulak has shown me have really helped.

Achievement and Progress:
Describe any specific fitness goals you set with Paulak and the progress you've made. What achievements are you most proud of since starting your training sessions?

I have always wanted to bench one plate and do pull ups. After working with Paulak I am able to rep 25lbs on each side on bench. I am also able to do 5 pull ups now.

Personal Transformation:
Reflect on the transformation you've experienced in terms of both physical fitness and mindset since working with Paulak. How has this impacted your daily life?

I am definitely more inclined and excited to do fitness when I go to the gym. On top of that, I would say my confidence has been improved overall after training.

Training Approach:
What aspects do you find most effective and enjoyable?"

I think just having Paulak there helping me out whenever I am struggling is a really great motivator. I also very much enjoy the chats and knowledge that I learn from Paulak.

Motivation and Support:
Describe the level of motivation and support you've received from Paulak. In what ways has their encouragement and guidance contributed to your fitness journey?

Paulak is a great motivator when it comes to encouragement and guidance. He is always helping to make sure my form is correct and gives me little bits of knowledge that range from nutrition advice to lifting form.

Communication and Flexibility:

Discuss the communication and flexibility of Paulak. How well do they adapt to your needs and preferences, and how effectively do they keep you informed and engaged?

I am honestly always updating my goals and whether it be physical appearance or lifting goals. Paulak has always made sure to accommodate the workouts and diet to the goals I have set.

Recommendation:
Would you recommend Paulak to others looking for personal training? If so, what aspects of their training and coaching style would you highlight to potential clients?"

Absolutely, Paulak is wonderful. He is always patient and eager to help no matter the person.

Future Goals:
Looking ahead, what are your future fitness goals, and how do you envision Paulak helping you achieve them?

I am still headed toward my 1 plate bench and more pull up power. I believe if I worked with Paulak more frequently, he would be able to help me reach those goals. I can imagine him both teaching and helping me with my nutrition, form, and fitness plans.

Nina Hsu

I have osteoporosis and am 62 years old. Earlier this year, my father had a stroke and now needs my help to move around the house and stand up. While I was helping my father, I strained my back and injured myself. I spoke with my son about this, and he recommended Paulak to me to help me strengthen my muscles and help my injury. I have been seeing Paulak for around four months now and have noticed immediate results from training with him. Paulak creates specialized plans for me, and his level of individual care is very helpful. After a few months of training, my back no longer hurts, and I have built my muscles and core to be much stronger than before. I work as a real estate agent, which involves much walking around and some manual labor tasks. I have noticed that I now feel much lighter while walking and moving things has become much easier as I am now both stronger and know how to properly carry heavy items. My personal life has also been improved, and helping my father is now much easier. I am very grateful for Paulak's help, and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a personalized and helpful strength trainer.

Jeanie Parnprome

I reached out to Paulak for help as I needed to get a jumpstart on my health and fitness again. I wanted to have a stronger core, better circulation and relieve the tightness in my back. I felt like I needed something different. I was hesitate as I've had personal trainers in the past at the gym. After speaking to Paulak he really listened to my goals and wanted to help me find a workout routine that would still challenge me as well as make it a part of my daily life so I can stick to it. My work is stressful and it takes a toll on my body, especially my upper back. He showed me all sorts of new stretches that helped open up my back. If I forgot how to do something, he would go through it again or there was a video I could refer back to as well. A day after our session he checks in to make sure I was feeling ok and answer any questions. During our sessions he pushed me when I needed it. I felt really comfortable and I know by following the exercises I can build a stronger core, feel and look healthier. Thank you for helping me find a daily workout that works for my lifestyle.

Esther Jaime Lee

I had tight hips that needed stretching as well as knees with cartilage loss. I do taekwondo martial arts, so my hips and knees are always aching. Paulak was gentle with the stretches so that my joints weren’t further irritated and I got a deeper stretch than stretching on my own. Paulak is very knowledgeable about how the mechanics of the body work, how to prevent and fix pain, and is kind to his clients!