I have been working with Andrew (as a client) off and on now for over 3 years. I first met him while he was working at another gym in the area (since closed), and for about a year I have been a client at his new business.
Andrew is passionate about fitness and about helping people. Those two qualities make him a great trainer. He keeps up to date on the ever-changing information about physical training, exercise, weight loss, and nutrition -- no mean feat when you consider the sheer amount of info out there. Throw in the fact that one must weed through crackpot theories, shady schemes, wishful thinking, misinterpreted studies, and outright lies, and you'll realize that it takes dedication, education, discernment, and intelligence to maintain the knowledge base you need to be an effective personal trainer and a true resource for your clients. This is Andrew Doming.
He is also just a plain great person to work with. Anything to do with our bodies (or our perceptions thereof) can be delicate and emotional topics to many folks, and Andrew is excellent at listening and offering suggestions and support. He is always compassionate and sympathetic to my issues and concerns. If you have any physical limitations (acute or chronic), he will work with you to find alternatives that are still challenging.
This is not a "traditional gym" setting, nor is it Crossfit (although there are some similarities)...Andrew and his associate Ryan (also excellent) design intense circuit style workouts, incorporating HIIT, resistance and strength training, mobility, calisthenics, weight training, etc. During a week, every day is a different focus -- upper body, lower body, core and cardio, full body -- with multiple different exercises in various "formats" -- tabata, intervals, EMOMs, and so on. So there is almost endless variety. Clients can come to unlimited group sessions per month. The sessions are about 35-minutes long, and you will feel like a total badass when you are done. I never thought I would be a "group" person in any way or by any stretch of the imagination, but the fact that a qualified trainer is programming for you, the short, set schedule, and the proximity of other fitness seekers/fellow sufferers has really helped me get in the best shape of my life. Of course, this type of programming is not unique, but Andrew is a pleasure to work with and a consummate professional. read more