From the outset, I made it quite clear what my consistency (or lack thereof) and training…read more"schedule" would be able to be - it was still the pandemic recovery period / I was in the middle of secretly working on my master's degree / full time job / part time job - and Coach John did not at all judge me for it. Zero. Complete support and encouragement even if I skipped reps that week or only put in 5 literal minutes of training. Since 2019, I followed others on Instagram and noticed a trend of folks posting really cool handstands and that several of them tagged John. Intrigued, in 2021, I finally asked Sean (now Coach Sean) who this mysterious person was. Oh, what I didn't realize was the rabbit hole that handstands are. I've been [very sporadically] attempting to nail my handstand since 2015 and let's just say I had a complete mental block on it, as well as some physical limitations. Other fitness instructors I've had has taken more of a conventional/traditional approach to trying to teach me, but alas, this was not something I could keep up on. I had plateaued and desperately needed someone who could meet me on my level and address very specific issues. Now, is learning to handstand a NEED? I guess not and some people have curiously inquired as to why I'm doing this as a full-fledged adult who presumably will never need this skill in my life (since I'm not a circus artist). Let me tell you my bucket list goal - HANDSTANDS AROUND THE WORLD WHEN I TRAVEL! Yes, I mean it. Who is going to help me get there? JOHN WILL!!! John has extensive knowledge and a depth of understanding of body mechanics and movement intelligence. He's also 500% patient with every single person that joins his trusty crew of awesome movers! I absolutely cannot recommend anyone else other than John to see you through your movement and handstand journey. Other reviews have mentioned how he creates highly personalized and individual programs for each person - this is right. I must confess I work better with only one or two intentions per month so while I blithely throw his program to the wind, I really do still try to "do the homework" and focus on my small steps to progress. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have met John. If you've been waiting for a sign to learn handstands, THIS IS IT so please contact John right away!

John has been an instrumental part of my health journey, helping me maintain my joint health and…read moremobility while keeping me motivated. He's helped me train handstands, jumping, explosiveness and other skills on rings. This is a cool place to train and hang!

TONY IS AMAZING!…read more Here's my story: I contacted Transformations Fitness (which I found here on Yelp) for my 10-day stay in Honolulu in February, I didn't want to get out of shape just to get back into shape when I returned to California. I signed up for Tony's semi-private sessions which seem like private sessions (his sessions are at Kaka'ako Fitness which is shared with other trainers and patrons of the fitness center). For my first session, Tony definitely took it easy on me. He took me through the stretching routine that I did at the beginning of each session. The link to routine is sent to your email with a helpful youtube clip of the stretches. Also during this first session, Tony inquired about my goals and what I wanted to work on during my training session. During my sessions that followed, Tony helped me become stronger physically and mentally throughout the short time he trained me. Tony guided me through exercises that were familiar as well as new ones. I requested that he incorporated kettle bell exercises and he followed through with that request. I enjoyed my sessions with Tony and I would definitely come back when I am back in town. You could try talking yourself out of a rep, but Tony is great at what he does and is able to coach you through your limiting beliefs and assist you through your transformation process. Thank you Tony!

Tony goes above and beyond to help his clients to be their best selves. He is truly inspired by…read morefitness and a healthy lifestyle. From meal plans, personal fitness plans, engaging classes, to grocery tours, he caters to every aspect in improving your health and making it fun. You can't get better support to change and or improve your life than Tony.

Before finding Gil, I had tried everything: HIIT, running, barre, pole fitness, pickleball, but…read morenothing really stuck. I had a sports background in high school, but once the reality of adult life set in with work, cooking, laundry, and other responsibilities, my motivation was lost. I decided to Google and Yelp "personal trainers" to see what was out there, and that's when I came across Gil and Dynamix Health and Fitness. My husband was also interested in getting back into shape, so he reached out, and we set up a consultation together. We have been with Gil for a little over 2 years now, and from day one he and his team have been welcoming, supportive, and genuinely invested in our goals. Gil's workouts are straightforward and effective. He uses tried-and-true exercises that are proven to build strength safely, help us progress, and focus on the fundamentals, so we actually know what we're doing and can see results. He also provides nutrition guidance, teaches proper technique, and builds custom workouts that adjust as our goals evolve. All our sessions are 1-on-1, with constant encouragement and positive feedback. Gil and his team are approachable, caring, and it honestly feels like training with friends who want you to succeed. We highly recommend Gil and his team!

Gilbert is very patient, attentive and motivates everyone on the team to do their best. He…read moregenuinely cares about your health and wellness and is dedicated to help you reach your goals. The 6am classes work out great for me since I can come home and get ready for work right after. If I happen to miss the 6sm class I can walk on to the 8am class. I highly recommend Dynamix if you want consistency and results!

After being in the couch for 4 months - getting tired from anything I did longer then 5 minutes -…read moreI knew I needed a change. I started going to Kareen 7 months ago - now I am doing weekly mini triathalons!! I just climbed Kokohead, did a 1600m swim AND did a 45 minute spin class today!. No kidding, I have come a LONG way! And 7 months ago I could barely touch my toes and was 50lbs overweight. If you don't know where to start - If you think it's just too much to do the 24h fitness thing, or the new Boot CAmp frenzy, YOU CAN START HERE! it works..She makes your insides work better so you are ABLE to do other things. You FEEL different. You FEEL balanced. You gain flexabiity. You won't regret it. & months ago I was a couch potato accepting my fate as such. NOW I am an Equestrian ( my new found strength inspired me to persue my life long passion of horseback riding AND jumping) as well as being a weekly triathlete. Man, that sure was a good call!

This place just moved to Kaimuki on 12th st. right above the Hale Vietnam restaurant. (It used to…read morebe in Kapahulu), so I decided to give it a try. Very nice and professional set up and studio. I had never done Pilates before so this was a new experience for me. Wow. Totally blown away by the 1 hour session/ class I took. You can totally feel what Pilates can do for you in just one session and I now see why people go back. You learn things you didn't know how to do and use muscles you didn't know you had (or at least I didn't). I wasn't quite able to keep up with everyone else but that didn't matter at all. The owner Kareen, who runs the place, is also awesome at working with your schedule and had multiple classes and times to choose from. I highly recommend this place!

I met Bill Maeda thirteen years ago. Our first encounter is a pretty amazing story that we both…read morelove sharing with people! I was at home on a Sunday afternoon, lying on the couch, procrastinating while watching TV, deciding whether or not to go to hit the gym that day. All of a sudden, this totally ripped, super cool looking Japanese guy appeared on this Spy Series television show, and I got immediately inspired and decided at that exact moment that I needed to stop procrastinating and get off the couch and go work out. I left the house and walked to the gym. I took the escalator up and as I got off at the top, I literally bumped into this totally ripped, super cool looking Japanese guy and realized that it was the same guy I had just seen on TV ! We have been friends ever since, and Bill has been my exclusive trainer since then. What I love about being trained by Bill is that he knows the importance of incorporating NEW things into your workout realm every few months. It has set the bar high for me every year of the thirteen that I have been blessed to call Bill my friend and Trainer. Bill was the first person I recall to ever say the words"kettle-bell" in Hawaii ! I am so grateful to him for always re-callibrating my whole program and way of thinking every few months since I started training under him. It keeps things from getting stale and routine and well... boring ! The body and brain really only respond and change when we give them new and challenging things to do, and in my opinion, no one teaches those principles while incorporating that theory through fresh and challenging training sessions better than Bil Maeda. Here we are all these years later, and Bill i s still inspiring me, as he did that day on TV, to get off that couch and get a great workout in every day !

I was first introduced to Bill Maeda, the man behind FitPro, two years ago by a good friend who had…read morebeen working out with Bill for several years. My first question to him was, "How can you have worked out the with same trainer for 3 years and not be bored?" My personal history is riddled with workout regimens that have come and gone because, in the end, they just get boring. Bill has kept things fresh for two years, with the goal of making me "unbreakable" -- strong and injury-free. We started with foundational exercises (push-ups, pull-ups, planks, step-ups, lunges, twisting core exercises, etc.) to make sure that I had a solid base of strength before moving on to more dynamic movements and heavier weights. At every step of the way, Bill focused on teaching strict form for every exercise. I share his belief that maintaining good form, with light or heavy weights, ensures that one gets the most out of every exercise and avoids injury. In the last two years, Bill has mixed in kettlebells (thruster, long cycle, snatch), traditional power lifting (squat, bench, deadlift), punching & kicking, sandbags, weighted swinging clubs, body weight movements, and a variety of isometric exercises. I participate in a variety of other sports and events (soccer, triathlons, obstacle races, endurance events), and Bill designs my workouts to help me prepare specifically for them.

The short version is I started training with Eric in September 2017 at 239 lbs. Now, 8-1/2 years…read morelater he's got me holding steady at 190 lbs. He even devises different nutritional meal plans for me to try, and he's got me eating healthier. As the years passed Eric adjusted my training to fit my aging body and keep my mobility. He is very personable and energetic. He's a straight shooter, and his methods work! DEFINITELY recommend Eric for anyone aspiring to live a healthier life!

Something I can testify - I used Coach Eric in 2019 started off at 200lbs left at 139lbs at week…read more29. It was easy, simple, and motivating through the whole process. Left because of my own budget reasons but I also sought 7 other Coaches. Nothing compared to him. Last year my husband asked what I would wish for and I wished for him. The universe had us cross paths in Costco 3 days later and 2 weeks later he's back to being my Coach. He has and will always be the best coach I have ever had, still is. Grateful for another opportunity since in 200lbs again haha but I wouldn't choose anybody to be on this journey with besides him!

Coach Ali has been very instrumental with my transformation. I started training with coach Ali to…read morebecome stronger . He did a great job with understanding my imbalances, challenges with food , mindset and then had a detailed plan to help me get stronger and fitter. He is so open to feedback and constantly pushes me to do better and be better . He motivates me to do well even on the days I don't feel like showing up for workout . In addition to workout he also gives suggestions on meal preps and mindset prep . He is very patient and also very particular with the right form . He makes every reps count and helps me achieve so many PR's at the gym . He is phenomenal and one of the best coaches I have worked with so far . I am very grateful and highly recommend him .

I went to Coach Ali to help with mobility issues. I am an avid runner and was training for a few…read moremarathons. Coach Ali was thorough in finding out about my current goals and future goals. He structured our sessions to not only help with my immediate issues but also create sustainable habits that would allow me to become a better athlete. He created reference material for me that I still use to this very day.

Fresh Review Alert - This Place Deserves It!…read more I've been going to Firm Pilates for almost a year now, and I can confidently say it's exactly what I needed for my lifestyle. After visiting my family in Thailand, I took private Pilates classes to improve my form and strengthen my body--because let's face it, I'm not getting any younger! When I returned home, I wanted to find a studio that offered quality instruction at an affordable price. After searching online, I stumbled across Firm Pilates, and I'm so glad I did. From my very first visit, Lauren was incredibly helpful. She guided me through the basics, making the class both enjoyable and educational. Now, I see her every week, and she continues to help me refine my form and build strength. Lauren is a great instructor--she not only makes the sessions fun but also focuses on targeting areas that need more improvement. She even provides tips and techniques I can practice at home, which has been a game changer. I still have a long way to go, but I can feel myself improving with each session. :)

Highly recommend! I've been training with Lauren since 2014 and have crossed the Kaiwi Channel 7…read moretimes (5 in OC6, 2 on SUP) and competed in several obstacle events as well as the ever dangerous "ultimate frisbee" league. I could not have done any of it without Lauren's training. Highly confident with my physical fitness, I used Lauren"s Pilates based stretching techniques to begin training for the Honolulu Marathon. I started by running around Ala Moana Park and I quickly discovered that there is now an L&L BBQ in the park. Although I have now abandoned my effort to run the marathon, I have obtained enough L&L "frequent visitor" points to earn a free plate lunch!