Cindy Abrami is the owner of the Wellness Movement which offers coaching, training, and counseling…read morefor fitness, athletics, and nutrition. I use her as a personal trainer to help me achieve my goals for athletic events and life. She puts a lot of effort into tailoring workouts for an individual client's needs and the workouts are full of variety. I feel stronger, more flexible, and have better balance and stamina. She is a positive encouraging coach.

I did not get what I paid for, Dan often changes the day or time of workout. I have been an…read moreinstructor at an athletic club for 10 years in Santa Barbara. I know to listen to myself with Dan he badgers me when working out to the point of wanting to vomit. There have been at least 2 other women I have heard of with this same complaint. He calls himself a master trainer and nutritionist he never speaks of the latest trends whats in or out. During our sessions he talks of his life only. I have also had pain he just plays it down, he never had me sign any liability form.

Dan is a wonderful trainer. He truly cares for his clients. I have participated in both private…read moresessions and group sessions with Dan over the last few years. I have nothing but praise for this man. The one negative post is untrue. I am part of Dan's group workout group that this poster was a member of for a short period of time. Never did I see Dan badger her or anyone, and never did he have people working out to the point of vomiting. Sometimes people need to take responsibility for themselves and not push themselves to the point of vomit. Whenever a workout is too much for me, I say something and Dan either has me stop or modifies my workout. Perhaps Jonene should have done the same. Yes, sometimes the day or time of the group workout would change because to offer the low price that he does, he needs a minimum number of people present at the group session. As for talking about his life during the workout, it's a strategy to get people to focus on something besides the workout that they are doing. It's a good strategy and works for me. He is also a great nutritionist. Follow his lead and you can look as good as this man does for his age. Bravo, Dan!

i just found this new bike shop in Ventura. Wow, cool little shop! It's a bit hidden - behind Vons…read moredowntown - but worth looking for. The owner Fred was very helpful and friendly. I will definitely go back.

Thanks to Frankie I am in the best shape of my life - at age 55. He has the perfect combination of…read morechallenge and compassion with each client. His work out regimes are creative and constantly changing. I am never bored in his classes! He is a stickler for proper technique and knows body mechanics and muscles well. There is no better time than NOW to begin! Robyn Beck

I enjoy working out with the FMPT classes so much! I've never had a workout regimen that I look…read moreforward to, and I really do with these guys. Frankie and Casey are incredible trainers - I have learned so much since I started working with them. Many times, they have shown me a complete movement that I will be working toward doing (i.e. Turkish Get Ups) and I think, "Oh, there's no way I'll be able to do that!" But going through their carefully planned program, I have continually surprised myself as I have built strength and learned the correct movements. Based on this, I have so much confidence in the FMPT methodology. I highly recommend training with FMPT!

Maria is amazing to work with!!! I've struggled with my health for a long time, since I was…read morediagnosed with hypothyroidism, and Maria has helped me Kickstart my metabolism, lose weight and inches and my quality if life has significantly improved. She has progressively changed my routines to challenge me to grow stronger, improve my stability and work on my flexibility where it lacks. I love that she is very supportive and challenges me to continue improving. She is mindful of my capabilities and is very intuitive to when she can push me harder or give me some grace. For someone that was scared to get a trainer, I can honestly say I was lucky I was paired with Maria as my trainer and so thankful to keep working with her to reach my goals. She's great at explaining how to do the different exercises to get the most out of our sessions and correct me so I don't hurt myself. I've learned to eat more balanced without feeling like I'm on a diet thanks to her meal plans fitted to me. I love the group sessions she hosts and the community she has built with amazing individuals where we can support each other and learn together with Maria's guidance.

Perry is a fantastic trainer but more than anything a great guy to be around. He will help you…read morestrengthen and align your whole body for long lasting wellness. Not to mention the other friendly trainers around the gym that bring to the Workplace many talents and plenty of knowledge and background. The Workplace is the place to go especially for a medium sized group workout.

I've been working out with at the Workplace for a couple of years and have seen a tremendous change…read morein my strength and endurance. It helps with my tennis, golf, biking and any physical activity with which I challenge myself. I'm never bored and time flies when your with a fun group and no two days are alike. I also like that Perry pushes me but knows my weaknesses and protects my injuries.

Will Nelson really knows what he is doing when it comes to fitness/nutrition for whatever your…read moregoals are not to mention just a really good guy! I joined his online 6 week challenge with a number of other guys (all who had different goals from losing weight to staying healthy, to building muscle and everything in between). Will had advice and tips and help for everyone no matter what their goals and helped keep the group engaged with multiple check ins per week to see how everyone was doing. I had never been able to consistently go to the gym before because I would lose motivation or burn out but Will's program helped keep me engaged and hold me accountable. He lays out a very easy to follow process and allows you to actually create a LIFESTYLE rather than just a fad diet or workout plan. He helps to create a mindset of something that can really change your life. I lost 8 pounds in 6 weeks under this program and learned so much more about nutrition than I had ever known before. If you are an experienced health/fitness goer who just needs a little push or someone who has no idea what you are doing, Will's program is definitely for you! If you feel like there is a plethora of information out there and you are overwhelmed or confused, that's how I felt going in and Will helps to simplify it and really help you out. Highly recommend Will for trying to reach any of your fitness/nutrition goals!

I'm an active person and work out at the gym regularly. I have spent years lifting, running, and…read moreswimming. However, I haven't been able to reach results of losing 10lbs and 5% body so efficiently, until I completed Will's 6 week challenge.This actually works!!! Will is knowledgeable, motivating, and consistent with his workouts. From eating right to ensuring you're making the right movements, Will delivered. I highly recommend his program, expertise, and overall service. I'll be continuing his workouts and hope others get a chance to experience these results. If you're committed and want to see results from your workouts, you definitely need to meet Will!

I had actually never done a bike race outside a triathlon before. But I pretty much expected it to…read morebe a closed off, nicely paved path to accommodate thousands of bikers. The Solvang Prelude wasn't anything like I had pictured it. There are many distances including 100 miles, metric (63 miles), 50 miles, 25 miles, and 10 miles. I came here for the 25 mile race. There wasn't much information readily available. Once I registered, I received a card in the mail with an address and a pick up time. No other details. I never even received an email with any details of the upcoming event (which I have always gotten for every event I've done). There is also no official starting time since it's not a timed race. You can get here whenever and start whenever, but that is not really clear until you arrive. I decided to bike here the day of the race instead of drive since I was staying in a hotel 5 miles away. The starting line is situated inside a park. There is a tent set up where you pick up your bib and directions on where to go. To my surprise, they do not close off the streets for this event. You literally bike in the road while traffic is free-flowing. What was the point in paying for this event?? I could've just came and biked the course without paying anything. The list of directions is long and there was no way I was following that. You're suppose to ride single-file and you usually lose people since everyone's doing a different distance. So it's difficult to navigate. This was a very unorganized event and honestly, a little dangerous. Parts of it are really pretty but I was so cold and worried about getting in the way of cars and oncoming bikers to enjoy it.

I rode the Solvang Prelude a few years ago and enjoyed it a lot!!…read moreTo be clear, this was NOT a race (untimed) and the roads were open to traffic like most every "century" I've ridden. You are free to ride as slow or fast as you like within reason. The start time window was appropriate. Set start times don't seem to be used much anymore as large groups of riders can be dangerous to each other and hamper vehicle traffic which causes law enforcement to not allow it. The fee was reasonable considering that the route was researched, permissions obtained, route sheets provided, turns marked, snacks and refreshments at rest stops and lots of really nice people to meet and ride with!! I think triathlons may charge more because they may have to close roads and do all the timing and have 3 courses. The newer Fondos usually do timing and are kind of a cross between a century and a real bike race. The traffic was very light in general and views were wonderful. I think most locals usually avoid driving on the routes and if they do need to are extra careful. We had a great day with not problems from drivers. We did one section where there was a turnaround and the road was so beautiful I rode up a little further. I met a guy that I rode with for a bit, he was fairly new to cycling so we talked about how to safely go into single file with traffic but we did have lots of quiet time where we rode double file and talked. I like the system where the rider on the outside usually slows down and pulls behind the rider at the edge of the road. I would encourage you to do this ride or the century in the spring. One of the best organized rides I have ever done and the Solvang area is a fantastic place to visit, I'm a pastry person too so it was extra fun. BTW another one of my favorite rides is the Indian Valley Century in Northern California, usually on Memorial Day Weekend, a really nice area to ride with minimal traffic and the valley area is the perfect combination of flat and small little rises. I have found Cycle California magazine and the Western States Ride Calendar http://bbcnet.com/ridecalendar/Ride_Calendar.aspx?ID=2&Area=3&Sort=1 great sources for rides and if you would like to see or participate in bicycle races google USA Cycling. I really enjoy watching bike races.