I felt compelled to log in to my Yelp account for the first time in forever to write this (my first) review because Leonard is just that great!
Leonard is the best trainer I've ever worked with hands down. Before him I just thought I was naturally weak because the two other trainers I've used didn't result in any real improvements. Having a trainer that is academically educated in the human body makes an immense difference. He takes the time to explain why we're doing something which I greatly appreciate. He's willing to get as technical as you want in his explanations. If you want to know why you should be retracing your scapula while doing this exercise he'll explain it in terms you can understand. I have a habit of constantly asking questions and he's always patient and informative.
I'm also very grateful that Leonard focuses on safety before all else. In the four years I've been working with him I've never been injured and my chronic aches and pains have gone away. I just thought I had a bad back but in reality I was just not strengthening the areas around it and not stretching my hamstrings.
When I started working with Leonard I couldn't make it through the first 15 minutes in the workout without feeling like I was going to pass out (we literally had to stop early the first few sessions). I had trouble benching the bar for reps, couldn't squat by body weight, and couldn't do a single pull up. Now my bench PR is over three plates, same for my squat, and I can do pull ups for the first time in my life. If you tell him what you want he'll get you there if you put the time in with him.
Lastly, Leonard is just a great person to talk to. We've spent a lot of time together through our workouts and we talk about all kinds of things. We never fail to laugh when we work out.
If you're considering working with him just do it. read more