This is going to be a personal and detailed review, so I'm going to start with my physical and mental condition before training with Dan, and ending with where I am currently. I was raised in a traditional Chinese family, where the parents focused strictly on studying, piano, tutoring, and no video games. I was definitely pretty good at all, but I was not enjoying anything that my parents made me do. I wouldn't say that I grew up miserable, but I was definitely confused and didn't know what the point of "ME" was since I was forced to do what my parents wanted me to do. In high school, I participated in lots of clubs, got really high GPA, and student body president, blah, blah,blah and I ended up in a top 20 university. Here's where the story gets interesting. After I left home and started living by myself, I tried lots of things in college. Drugs, alcohol, partying, just everything a young college student would do. But the worst of all, was I blew up. I gained 80 pounds in my college life. My physical condition was in horrible shape, and it had a dramatic effect on my mental condition. I was depressed. I came home after college trying to start or pick up my life before I left for college. But I was just in bad shape. Then I met Dan during my junior year coming home from college once, and we trained on and off. But it wasn't until after I came home after graduation did we start training consistently and effects where shown. What Dan differs in training is that he really helps you with your mental state. He listens to you each day and focuses on you each training session so you don't have doubts. Fast forward 1 year, now it's 2018. I've lost 80 pounds. How I did it, I'm not gonna go into details, because that's my journey and I don't want to spoil it for you if you train with Dan ;) But if you have lost hope and stopped believing about weight lose, just give Dan a try. Trust me. It will be worth it:) read more

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Last year, I started training with Dan before I started my first year of college. I wanted to work out with a coach who would help me achieve my fitness goals. However, after meeting Dan, I knew that I was going to gain so much more than just a toned body. Dan not only trained me so that it was ideal for MY body, but he also taught me very valuable tools that I can use during my everyday life. For example, I learned that working out is so much more than just having "a butt and abs"; it has so much more to do with your mindset and attitude. Through Dan, I've learned to have a calmer peace of mind and to actually get excited to work out, as well as eating healthier. Now, I'm about to start my second year of college and I can still say that after training with Dan for two summers, I still learn something knew about myself every time I work out! read more

I met Dan in February of this year when I reached a very low point in my life. Crying, eating a bag of Doritos, I searched Yelp for a "mindset expert" and I came across Dan's website. Reaching out to him was best thing I could've ever done for myself. If I could give Dan a 20-star rating, I would do it. In fact, let's take this review for what it's actually worth...a 20-Star Excellence Rating. Before I go any further, I should share that from the age of 14 and onwards I considered myself a fitness addict. At 33 years old, I had 16% body fat. I was a class instructor for a national gym. I ran dozens of marathons, and was a die-hard Crossfit enthusiast. Eating right and exercising daily was my life. So what went wrong? Dan helped me figure that all out. 5 months ago, I was a 37-year old over-worked, under-appreciated person who had gained a whopping 25-pounds in just under a year. I was diagnosed with benign essential hypertension, and was put on blood pressure medication. I was chronically stressed from the pressures work, often putting in 10 hours a day, week after week. I earned myself a good living, but I felt without purpose or direction. To unwind each day, I looked forward to a cocktail or a glass of wine with dinner, and when I traveled for business, it was great food and great drinks on the company's dime. Without realizing it, I had chosen career over my health and wellness by replacing exercise with alcohol and healthy food with comfort and convenience. I had zero energy and I hated the way I felt in my own skin. Over the past 5 months, Dan equipped me with life-changing tools that has shifted my focus back towards my health and wellness. He's taught me a slight edge strategy that keeps things in perspective as I continue to work towards my overall fitness goals. He also helped me realize how destructive my workplace environment was to my health, and gave me tools to help me combat that stress, thus reducing my blood pressure. I have an appointment with my doctor in 2-weeks, and I am confident my doctor will clear me from having to continue taking my blood pressure medication. I have energy again. I'm happy again! Dan helped me find myself, and I'm proud to say that I'm back on track with a healthy-eating lifestyle, and I look forward to working out every day. I've leaned on Dan so much during the progression of his Elite program that he's become like a brother to me. His humble attitude towards life, his zest for learning, and his dedication towards helping others makes his program very unique in the health and wellness industry. I've tried every diet, every exercise fad, every gimmick out there. Trust me, if you are searching for a new and improved & healthier "you", you have to start on the inside in order to fix the outside. You'd be surprised to learn how much negative programming you've picked up over the course of your life that's been sabotaging your efforts. Dan's expertise is helping people realize their negative programming so their life goals can be achieved. Dan changed my life in so many positive ways- he can change your life, too! read more

I've been interviewing for a new job and was becoming demoralized. It seemed I was getting worse at interviewing the more I did it. Furthermore, I had been through several years of trauma, which didn't help my confidence level. I felt full of anxiety and it was difficult for me to appear genuinely confident during an interview. A friend strongly encouraged me to visit Dan. A 3-hour "mini-breakthrough" session with Dan made a huge difference, not just in how I felt and did during the interview, but how I feel in everyday life. I felt much better about myself before, during, and after the interview and that surely reflected in my demeanor. Furthermore, I now have the strategies he taught me that I will continue to use. I have been so full of anxiety from the trauma I had experienced that I assumed it would take at least a year of talk therapy to begin to feel normal again. However, the strategies Dan taught me have made me feel lighter than I have felt in a long time. This morning, as I practiced the strategies again, I began to sob when thinking about some of the trauma. I had not been able to really cry in over a decade and I know that it was good for me. Thank you so much, Dan. read more

Dan has been incredible in guiding me towards a life I have imagined for myself. He is more than a fitness coach, he truly is a mindset coach, priming your mind for ultimate success, whatever that means to you. His techniques are powerful in helping aid me with the goals I set out for myself. Financial goals I once thought might be impossible are being met in ways I never expected. All top athletes have coaches, all top business people have coaches or mentors, all top actors, singers, dancers, have teachers or coaches. If you desire a goal in the areas of financial, fitness, or personal well-being, I highly suggest reaching out to Dan. He is intuitive, generous, and very knowledgeable. The tools and guidance he provides you truly have power for you to change the direction of your life. read more

I started reading about Dan Nguyen on his web page in April of this year. I became very curious about his approach to the mind and body connection. The human mind is very powerful, and mine was jerking me around for sure! I knew to get better results it was important to evaluate my struggles with discipline and motivation. Dan put a great deal of emphasis on evaluating my mindset towards health and fitness. I decided to hire Dan shortly after we discussed my situation. WOW! After three months with Dan, I believe in myself again. I am now enjoying working out five to six days a week. I have lost almost two inches on my waist. More importantly, my knees which had been damaged from years of high impact sports, have been completely restored and are functioning again. It is amazing to jog without pain which I have not been able to do in over 11 years. I believe in myself again and I am not making any more destructive food choices. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with this very gifted individual. I highly recommend him for the kind of permanent changes you might be looking for. Thank you Dan for helping me to set my mind in a direction for lasting, positive change. read more

I've completed the 4 sessions with Dan and I have to say I am quite pleased with what he has done for me. Dan has not only tapped into motivation to taking my fitness to higher levels, but also helped me jump start my drive for success in my commission based profession. So now I work out 4 times a week, wake up earlier, and I have a desire to maximize my time by being aware of my potential. Dan also is such a good person, and he genuinely wants the best for me. He treated me and pushed me like an older brother would, and he made me feel very comfortable and uplifted. It has been a pleasure working with Dan these four weeks read more

Dan is a personal trainer that focus not only on physical fitness, and equally important, your mental wellness. He is there like a big brother, not just trainer and client relationship, but actually cares for your success in your goal. He also provide tools to help you set mental focus, methods to reach your goal, and tips to supercharge your results. He is always there to let you pick his brain, his philosophy, his secrets, and the lifestyle that leads him to become super lean and rip today. Not to mention he is always learning and absorbing new information so that he can share with his client, trying out new things to facilitate growth from clients.. So if you are looking for a trainer that knows not just the physical aspect of the game, but someone who incorporate sport psychology for success and motivation, definitely come and see what Dan has to offer. read more

Just completed my 4 week sessions with Dan. He is the consummate professional. I went in to challenge my belief that exercise was a chore and not a pleasant experience. I was completely put at ease with his genuine care for his patients. We focused on weight lose and exercise. After 4 sessions, I have lost 9 pounds but more importantly have a new attitude towards good food choices as well as actually enjoying exercise. I highly recommend his practice - it was worth every penny. I now have the tools to make a dramatic difference in my life. read more

Busy schedule and uncontrollable eating habit made me gain 50 lbs over the course of 10+ yrs. After discovering not so good health issue, it is time for a change. First month working with Dan I dropped 11 lbs ..now that is NOT water weight! I also reduce 9.5% of my BMI. Wow!! That felt good. Each one-on-one workout session is customized for each client's fitness level. (Shout out to Jimmy!) Trust the system and believe you can do it. If you want and ready to change how your body look, gain knowledge of healthy lifestyle, move away from old habits, improve mental wellness or simply show off a before-and-after picture you be proud of.. Whatever reason might be. Give Dan Nguyen a call and ask how fitness and mindset training could help you. He'll be there to answer your question(s), support and guide to achieve your personal wellness goal. (**Check back with me after three months) read more

Making the decision to join Fitness and Mindset has been one of the best ones in my life. I was hesitant to join a gym because I'm not the lifting weights type of person. Fitness and Mindset isn't just a gym. Dan provides a space for proper body workout, mind discipline, encouragement and dedication. Soon after I joined,I noticed I tightened my belt to the next hole because I lost weight within 3 weeks of being in the class. I attend the early morning class and though I could be sleeping, I wake up before the alarm goes off because I know that after I leave the class, I feel awakened, refreshed and accomplished. Thank you Dan and Krystal for your attention and dedication to all of us in the class. read more

Dan is my personal trainer and he is great! I've been working out seriously for years but I needed someone to take me to the next level, specially lowering body fat. He shows me exercises I didn't know of and pushes me to go way beyond my plateaus. I like his mind/body connection techniques. Really helps visualize success. I highly recommend him. read more

My son, Ryan, wanted to enlist with the US Air Force's Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). He tried out for TACP 3 times. Sadly, he failed each time. Ryan did not lack the physical ability to pass. He lacked the mental confidence to pass. I contribute this lack of confidence to his youth. He's at the tender age of 19. Being a marathon runner myself, I knew that my physical ability allowed me to start my runs, but it was my mental confidence that allowed me to cross the finish line. After sorting through a sea of personal trainers on Yelp, I chose Dan Nguyen to train my son. He spoke of training not only the body but also training the mind to reach your optimal goal. After 3 short months of training the body and the mind with Dan Nguyen, my son passed the physical test and qualified to enlist as a trainee with the US Air Force Special Ops TACP. Not only did my son qualify to become a TACP, Ryan ranked 13th in the nation on the day that he tested! Half way through his military basic training (BMT), I received a letter from my son. In the letter, he confessed to me that the first two (2) weeks of BMT were so stressful that he wanted to quit and come home. But before calling quits, Ryan implemented the mental techniques that Dan Nguyen taught him and pushed through the most stressful periods of BMT. My son is now half way through with BMT. He tells me that he is confident that he will graduate and become a valued airman for the US Air Force's TACP. After reading my son's letter, I was over joyed that I got a letter from him and very pleased to learn that Dan Nguyen's fitness program for a better mind and body was a great investment in my son's future. I am a proud Wing Mom! read more

As soon as I met Dan for the first time I knew he was meant to be in my life. I wasn't in a very good place mentally and it was manifesting into physical health issues. He has guided me through releasing baggage and negativity by improving my mindset to make me become mentally powerful. In that I was able to also move that energy in the gym. Everyday that I work out with him I am always shocked at how strong I really am. I have seen my body change and with the added positive thinking I have manifested opportunities for myself in my career and everyday life. The tools he's given me has helped me completely change my mindset on healing myself from the inside out. He really cares and dedicates his time to teaching and guiding you through a journey of well being. He is a fantastic personal trainer and has helped me lose weight at a healthy pace. I am so grateful to Dan for making me stronger physically and mentally. read more

The experience I had at this boot camp was powerful on many levels. You really don't know what you can do until you put your mind to it. This session actually showed me that and much more. Dan was very professional and detail oriented with his system and explaining how everything works. Let him unlock your minds potential. All in all, I had very good experience and plan on seeing him in the future to help me in other areas. Thanks Mind Body Empowerment! read more

Dan is an exceptional trainer that provides insight, fitness education, and challenging workouts. I hit a plateau in my training and was able to push past it after I started training with him. Dan encourages you, educates you about visualization, the mind and body connection, and setting realistic goals. You won't be disappointed if you choose Dan as your trainer and what's best is that you will see results! read more

If you are looking for long term change, then he is the trainer for you. Weight gain, for many of us, is the symptom of greater struggle in our lives. Dan's technique helps you let go of long ago worries to help you focus on your workout regimen and finally end the yo-yo of weight loss and gain. On a personal level I think of him as my more than my trainer, I truly feel he is my life coach read more

If you want to achieve a holistic change in your life, then Dan (which in my mind I refer to LC -- Life Changer) is your answer. My professional career as a project manager is high stress and very demanding of my time. Long hours, unbalanced diet, and being sedentary in front of the computer for many, many years has taken a toll on my mind, body, and spirit. Add to that the devastation of losing my beloved father . . . I knew I had to seek help to avoid serious illness and depression. One day in the middle of a sleepless night, I decided to do some research and I found Dan --- the answer to my cry for help. Dan promptly responded to my request and I knew when I met him that I would be in good hands. With fully charged commitment from both of us, in just two months my life has taken a complete and regenerative turn for the better! My energy level is through the roof, I've lost weight (two dress sizes), gained muscle strength and definition, and my mind is turning the corner towards clarity, control, and a more positive outlook in all aspects of my life. Dan's love for what he does --- helping others achieve ultimate health and wellness --- is truly apparent. I have found Dan to not only be extremely knowledgeable in his field as a professional, but very caring, respectful, humble, and inspirational. I am also impressed that he continues to seek learning opportunities to ensure he is giving his clients only the best, most effective techniques for achieving their personal holistic health goals. I am so glad I did not wait until Jan. 1st to start this amazing transformation journey. Be assured that Dan will give you the tools to keep you disciplined and motivated. With Dan's guidance and support, I have no doubt in my mind that I will reach my ultimate health goals and look forward to embracing new physical activities to incorporate into my new mind and body life-style. Give yourself the gift of holistic health . . . the transformation investment that will keep on giving you total mind and body enrichment for the rest of your life! read more

Dan and his deep wisdom of how the mind speaks to the body has been a total game-changer in my life. I've tried so many things to overpower my body into being what I wanted it to be with minimal lasting success. Dan brought it to the next level by giving me tools to align my subconscious mind with the goals I'm setting for my fitness. We did some trauma resolution work that allowed my body to release extra protection in the form of weight that I no longer needed. It's been remarkable how simple and powerful the exercise plan has been that has me seeing *actual* results and definition in a way I haven't been able to attain before receiving Dan's guidance. Dan is a world class trainer, thought leader and loving, grounded energy as you're moving through transformation. I'm so grateful for you, Dan! read more

I've lost 20 pounds with Dan in five months. He took away my belief that aging and having a slow metabolism could prevent a woman from losing weight. Dan asks you about your goals, spots problems where you get stuck and he professionally addresses them. He particularly helped me keep track of what I ate and the pounds slowly went away. He trains you to mentally focus on what you want, keep working at it till you achieve your goal, and set new goals. Dan has a wholistic approach to wellness. I'm amazed at the results; you won't regret having Dan as a personal trainer. read more

Dan has been my trainer for 5 months now and I have lost 29 lbs. I addition, I have a new outlook on eating and balance in my life. Weight loss has always been a struggle for me and Dan's approach is specific to my individual goals and challenges. He is patient and encouraging. He really got me to see that my desire to lose weight was not just physical but required a change in my mental outlook on things. He has motivated me to be a healthier and positive person from the inside out, creating an overall balance in my life. Dan is very professional and approachable. I strongly recommend him. read more

Mind Body Empowerment is a perfect name for Dan's work. If you listen and learn, and commit yourself to changing the way you think and react to things, he can show YOU how to totally change your own life. Dan is NOT "another personal trainer". His work is about unlocking the power of the mind to accomplish whatever it is you want to achieve. Living a healthy lifestyle is the foundation to a balanced life, and Dan can show you how to get there. Trust him to show you how to trust and believe in yourself. Worked for me! read more

I have to say after completing the program, I was very happy with the tools and new outlook I had in my life. One of the best investments in myself I could have done. Dan is such a cool guy and one of the best. I would recommend this to anybody. read more

Being a brand new private trainer I enlisted in Dan as my mentor to help guide me in how to grow my new business. In ONLY SIX WEEKS of working with Dan, I am making more money than I did at my previous job, and working less than half of the hours! He is like an older brother who is compassionate yet always there to give the necessary push (and sometimes kick in the ass) needed to keep on progressing. What I really like about Dan, is his emphasis on mindset and the subconscious mind. With this approach, he helped me break through the obstacles that were preventing me from taking the necessary action needed to keep on progressing. Every week he has me getting outside of my comfort zone and although scary at times, it has made all the difference. Without Dan's guidance, I would not have been able to grow so quickly in such a short amount of time. It is clear that Dan genuinely cares about his client's success and I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who is ready to overcome fears in his or her life. Take action today! read more

One of the toughest things for a parent of a cheerleader is to watch your child suddenly experience anxiety and fear about tumbling. These are skills that our daughter has been comfortable performing for the past 7 years. My husband and I felt helpless because our encouragement, motivational pep talks and emotional support was not able to pull her through her "mental block". We asked her to take a break from cheer if it was causing this much stress and anxiety for her. She started sobbing begging us to let her stick with the sport she loves and breathes daily. My husband and I are ex-collegiate athletes and know the importance of TEAMWORK. Her coach and team needed her to pull her weight in the routine. We were fortunate to meet two amazing tumbling coaches, Domo and Bowd, who took her back to the basics and became the building blocks of her "army". There were privates where our daughter melted before their eyes, but they never gave up on her. BUT our daughter was still having days where she just wouldn't tumble and was mentally exhausted. We approached her head coach, Adam, with our concern of our daughter's lack of consistent tumbling right before competition season began. He re-assured us she would be fine and he knew what our daughter was capable of. Once again, he joined her "army" and never gave up on our daughter. He even took a chance by giving our daughter her own tumbling pass in the routine. After many nights of watching our daughter struggle because she wanted so badly to get through this mental block, we knew there was something missing. That's when I started researching and reading about "mental blocks" and realized how common it was amongst cheerleaders. I took a leap of faith and made a call after reading reviews about Dan and his knowledge of fitness and the mind. I spoke to Dan without our daughter knowing and explained her fears and struggles. He agreed to meet with her as long as she was on board and comfortable sharing her fears with him. As we walked into his office on a rainy Thursday afternoon, January 19, 2017, he approached us with a huge smile and calmed our daughter's nerves immediately. Dan just wanted to get to know our daughter and make sure this is something "she" wanted to overcome, not her parents. We left his office and our daughter said "I want to see him again, please make an appointment with him as soon as possible". It was Monday, January 23rd, that changed our daughter's mindset FOREVER after only spending 1-1/2 hours with Dan. He emphasized the power of the mind and body connection. He explained how the human mind is very powerful and to get results you need to take a "mental picture" and MAKE IT YOUR OWN. He provided tools to help our daughter get mentally focused, methods to reach her goals and tips to achieve those results. Most importantly, he taught her the importance of happiness and being confident in what she loves. He taught her the importance of being motivated and the idea of feeling powerful on the mat. As her parents, we learned that the fear that causes these issues is much like a computer program which lies at the subconscious (software) level of the mind and this means it simply can't be reasoned with and does not respond to motivational methods. This is because fears do not reside in our conscious (rational) mind and so logic and hard work simply do not overcome the issue. Instead, the fear is more like an involuntary, emotional reaction and in order to release the fear and move forward, these must be addressed at the source of the issue. While there is no magic pill for this situation, relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques have given her excellent results in reducing the symptoms of anxiety and increased the levels of inner confidence and belief in herself. We highly recommend Dan as a mindset coach. He continues to send motivational messages and videos to our daughter. He sent her a motivational video right before she hit in the mat in Dallas, Texas on March 24th- 25th, 2017. She hit the mat with confidence, threw all her tumbling and came home a national champion. I hope our daughter's journey teaches another struggling athlete to never give up and having an "amazing army" behind you will get you through some of the toughest times in life. Needless to say, I have tears of joy writing about my daughter's amazing journey and her willingness to keep fighting. read more