When picking a trainer, you want someone who will give you that tough love, right? Like you are paying someone to help you get progress, and that only happens if you change something about your life. But also, it can be super intimidating to work out with a trainer. Maybe he has a perfect body, and you don't see yourself being able to achieve what he has. Or maybe you worry that he will judge you because your schedule, diet, and form aren't perfect. So about Alex... First of all, he is probably the nicest person I have ever met. Like really nice. My mom is a really nice person, and I think Alex is even nicer than her. Working with Alex was the FIRST TIME I felt like I was actually getting a crap ton of value from sessions with a personal trainer. So he is super nice, but also he wants me to see progress in working with him. He provides that tough love I am paying him for. From our initial meeting to our last session, I never once felt judged. I always felt like Alex had a genuine passion to help me transform. When I told him I followed a strict paleo diet, he kindly suggested I try eating a plant-based diet, but he didn't judge me. And ya know what? I now eat a crap ton of plants, and I have never felt better. When I told him that sometimes I binged on the weekends, and I thought that might be ruining my progress, he kindly suggested I stop and stay focused on my goal. Sometimes we think we need someone to coddle us, but sometimes we just need someone to be matter of fact and help us put the kabash on the drama we add to our life. In case this isn't clear in my review, I am a female, and yes, I responded well when he told me to stop with the binge eating on weekends. I don't binge on junk food anymore. I wanted to achieve the goal I was working on with Alex! And I realized that I could keep paying him and sabotaging myself, or I could keep paying him and listen and DO the things he was telling me. When I told him that another trainer told me my legs were the size they were and would never change, Alex and I talked about different body types but also that through hard work, we actually can change our bodies. My stubborn legs stayed the same size for a long time, but I am down from a size 12 pants into my dream size 6 pants. Alex is extremely knowledgeable about exercise, form, and doing good for us things for our bodies. He is organized and takes time creating his programs. I've worked out with trainers before who just make things up on the fly! Not Alex. Everything is planned out and follows a systematic approach, but he also adjusts based on what I am capable of doing. He modifies things so that I can do the move and then continue to progress to better form and harder moves. He takes the time to follow-up with clients. He made me feel strong and empowered. I've never felt that way from a trainer before. I've always just gone to a trainer just to lose weight, but I actually felt empowered to change my life from my sessions with Alex. When I was first working out with Alex, I was leaving my teaching job and basically unemployed. I didn't have a ton of extra money to spend, but I still feel like the money I have spent to work out with Alex was the best money I ever spent to change my life. I am in the best shape I have ever been. I have a system of eating that makes me FEEL amazing and doesn't feel like a diet. I seriously love plants so much, and he helped me stop being afraid of carbs! Like what? I can eat carbs and not be a bad person? Sign me up. I am in the smallest pant size I have ever been which feels flipping phenomenal. And I feel strong and empowered. And he helped me do all this with kind but tough love. read more

I let myself go and wanted to loose some weight and gain some muscle so I started working out with Alex. It was the best decision I could have made! I was really intimidated by the thought of not knowing how to work out, not knowing what to eat, and the prospect that I would not be very good at any of it. Alex was very patient with me in listening to why I wanted to start working out and the issues with self confidence I had about looking like a fool in the gym. After our initial workout to see if we would be a good fit, he came up with a plan on how to tackle my fears and laid it all out on how I can loose weight, integrate the correct nutrition into my diet, slowly get my body into gaining muscle from progressive body weight training, and to give me my self confidence back. He comes up with a plan before I arrive and shares it with me weekly so I can mentally prepare, he tracks my weight weekly to keep me on track, and he provides honest and compassionate feedback about my progress. He truly does care about my progress, and when we are training, I feel he is 100% dedicated to me during our time together. He is super easy to get ahold of and is very responsive when I have questions or issues. I have hit my target weight in 2 1/2 months and I have never felt better. I do plan on still working out with Alex as now that I have got the nutrition as a routine, I have lost my body fat, I am now ready to bulk up with some muscle for definition. I really like that we tackled small goals at first, it was much less intimidating then trying to do everything all at once, I think I would have failed if I did not have Alex's guidance and continuing education. He taught me so much that I can not think him enough for giving me a new perspective on life, it really was a total transformation, and it all started with the first call to Alex. Thank You!! read more

Professionalism, depth of knowledge and personality make Alex stand apart. Sessions scheduled well ahead, always punctual, never touches his cell phone or talks to anyone else while we are training - just giving 100% of his focus to the client. While these are all things you would expect from a trainer, Alex was the first trainer to deliver these to me. Alex would appropriately adjust our routines based on the new knowledge he would acquire via extra-curricular certifications he took. As a result my fitness goals benefited greatly and I took a lot of knowledge with me when I had to move away. Alex's personality was great fit with me personally. He could read my mood and know when to lift me up or when to push me harder. This might be more personal, but I would believe Alex had this rapport with all of his clients. I highly recommend Alex. read more

I've been working with Alex for the past 7 months and am extremely happy with my results. The small group session is perfect since it allows you to get just the right amount of attention - in between a 1-on-1 personal session and a large group exercise class. Alex meticulously designs each individual's program with their specific goals in mind and adjusts whenever needed. From the beginning I was impressed by his expertise (he will instruct you to make subtle changes in form that make the movement so much more efficient) and his knowledge of how to build muscle is evident. Alex provides the right balance of compassion and empathy with making sure you are pushing yourself enough to reach your goals. Having tried other personal trainers and group classes, I can confidently say that Alex's program has worked better than any other for me. read more

I recently started on a path to get back in shape. I checked out a few gyms. Did a bunch of research, and finally decided to give calisthenics a shot. I find it extremely difficult to work out on my own, and working out with a personal trainer has been it for me. And Thomas at their newer location has been nothing short of amazing. He builds a workout plan to suit my needs, strength, and capabilities. All while focusing on my form and technique. I could watch a thousand YouTube videos and not feel a pump on my muscles like I do working out with Thomas. It's crazy how much form and technique can really help with progression. I'm getting stronger and building stamina. I feel great. If you're wondering wether or not to give this gym and calisthenics a shot, wonder no more, do it! read more

Alex has been a great trainer for me! He went above and beyond to help me achieve my fitness goals. During training sessions he was attentive, knowledgeable, and encouraging. He held me accountable and always corrected my form. He also noticed that I had mobility issues due to some prior injuries and gave me mobility and injury specific exercises to help me with my workouts. Lastly, he was more than willing to answer my questions and give tips when it came to my nutrition. He was just an all around great trainer. I think what surprised me most was that we achieved all these fitness goals doing solely body weight/calisthenics training. I've learned so much from Alex. I would highly recommend him to anybody looking for a personal trainer! read more

Alex Ceban is a fantastic trainer. His training has helped me correct muscle imbalances and make my back/legs stronger to alleviate pain I feel from sitting at a desk or playing guitar all day. His training regiments are personalized and he does a great job listening to clients when something hurts, or doesn't feel right. I originally had planned to just do 1-on-1 training for a while but have continued with group sessions because he actually can pay enough attention to me that I feel they're very much worth the price. My girlfriend is a Physical Therapist and wanted to go with me to a session to make sure Alex was teaching proper technique and wasn't doing any damage to my injured shoulder - she verified he's the real deal. read more

What can one say about Alex as a personal trainer?...well...the best way I could put it is to explain how he is as a person in general. He is kind, compassionate, caring, and trustworthy. He wants you to succeed, just put in your part of the effort and he will put in his! I recommend Alex to anybody looking to get fit with somebody that will push you in a way that makes you feel like he's an older brother that isn't even getting paid to do this...it feels like he does it because he genuinely loves helping others achieve what they deemed impossible. While I am still a work in progress, I do feel some changes already and it's only been a month! Thank you Alex read more

I came to Alex 3 months ago with several goals in mind that I have been wanting to accomplish. From the first meeting, to the next, Alex has always been prepared, on time, flexible to my schedule and understanding. As for the training, I am incredibly excited with my accomplishments and the progress I've made so far in such a short amount of time. He progresses you appropriately, pushes and encourages you and is constantly attentive to your form to ensure you're doing it correctly. I was only here for a short time and I'm incredibly bummed to not be able to train in person- definitely would recommend training with him! read more

Alex is an amazing trainer and I've had great results with him in a very short amount of time. He does an excellent job of increasing the intensity of my workouts at a pace that provides the perfect level of challenge. He constantly incorporates new exercises to keep my body and mind stimulated. He provides very detailed feedback regarding exercise positions and techniques to ensure I get the most benefit from the movements. His studio is in a convenient location with easy access from many different areas of Denver. In addition to providing a great service, he's also very friendly and patient! Give him a try! read more

I went to Alex Ceban for help in recovering from a stroke which had left me moderately hemiparetic on the right side. The main goal is to improve my gait to help me get around more safely and with greater assurance. Alex set up a program with great emphasis on the gluteal muscles, the upper back, and the feet, with some hip flexion and external hip rotation thrown in. Alex and I have both noticed how my gait has already improved in these first 3 months. Alex insists that all exercises be done with as near perfect technique as possible; but he is a nice young man who is certainly no slave driver. read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Alex in person and online! During our 2 months together in person, he was extremely encouraging and really accommodating. He created work out plans that worked with my body and helped achieve the results that I wanted! Not only did I lose 10 pounds, but I also lost 6% body fat! Due to work reasons, I was no longer able to go weekly so we have been working with online training to maintain and continue my weight loss and muscle gain! I wholeheartedly recommend Alex for personal training and I hope you get to enjoy the same training I have! Thanks so much Alex! read more

I'm new to Denver and knew I was ready to work on my body, get into shape, and be healthier overall. I'm far from the most athletic or coordinated person and was seeking a more focused, personalized program. I ended up finding Alex, and have been working with him for a couple of months now. The experience has been nothing short of exceptional. Alex is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. He's very patient, explains exercises thoroughly, and continues to help me improve and grow on my fitness and health journey! I would highly recommend him to anyone, you won't be disappointed! read more

If you're looking for someone to help jumpstart your fitness, Alex is your guy. No matter where you're starting at, this is the place to be. His gym is incredible and the workouts that you do make sense and are customized for your body type and fitness level as well as your goals. Unlike other training programs at chain gyms, where you're just a number and there is no real structure, Alex takes it to a whole new level and provides you with that structure. If you're looking for someone to help with nutrition, he can do that too. It's all inclusive and it's worth every penny. read more

I've been training with Thomas Wood. He's excellent! He pays really close attention to my form and knows how to progress my exercises so that I'm appropriately challenged but not so tired that I'm unable to workout again a couple days later. He's really personable and accommodating of my work schedule, too. I'm making good progress with him and finally feel like I've found a way to be consistent with my fitness at an affordable price with a great coach. I'd highly recommend Thomas to anyone looking to get into calisthenics! read more

Each exercise Alex put into my program targeted a specific muscle group that has helped me in my goal to do handstands and improve my overall wellness. He was very helpful with correcting my form during our virtual training sessions, which I can imagine is much more difficult than in person training, so I was really impressed with that. I would not have pushed myself as hard if I were doing these sessions on my own, so I am very grateful for Alex motivating me and making me stronger than I've ever been before. read more

Alex was great to work with. I play volleyball competitively and was looking to learn how to optimize my workouts in order to improve my overall athleticism. I learned a lot working with Alex and even improved my vertical jump in a short amount of time! If I ever I have questions regarding my training, I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to Alex for advice even though I'm no longer training with him. He's very knowledgeable and will do everything he can to help you towards your goals. read more

I like trying new gyms and workout styles because I get bored easily but have been with Alex for 4-ish months 2x/week and it still has my attention for sure. There is something very Zen and meditative about body weight training, it is very different than lifting weights. And the way Alex structures the program allows for clearly seeing how you are progressing and that's very motivating. Also like Alex' simple approach to nutrition: helped me drop a few pounds. Highly recommend it! read more

I met with several other trainers before finding Alex and I am SO HAPPY I found him! I have been training with Alex for 3 months now and the results have been noting short of life changing. I am stronger, leaner and most importantly--pain free. I have been going to physical therapy for years as a result of surgeries and movement dysfunction and Alex's style of bodyweight training completely eliminate all of my pain. This is the best I have felt in my body in years--thanks Alex! read more