I cannot recommend him highly enough. I've been a client for over 10 years, and that alone says a lot about the quality of his work and the trust he's earned. His knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care for his clients are unmatched. As someone with a disability, finding a trainer who is both understanding and adaptable is critical--and he excels at this. He is incredibly flexible in his approach, always tailoring workouts to meet my needs on any given day while still challenging me in the best way possible. Because of his thoughtful programming and attention to detail, I've seen significant improvements in both my strength and mobility, far beyond what I thought was possible. Beyond the physical results, his positive attitude makes every session something I look forward to. He is encouraging, patient, and consistently brings great energy, even on tough days. He truly believes in his clients, and that belief makes a real difference. If you're looking for someone who is experienced, adaptable, motivating, and genuinely invested in your progress--especially if you have unique physical needs--look no further. After more than a decade as his client, I can confidently say he is outstanding. read more

This is a hidden gem! He's a really dedicated guy to your goals: whether weight training, stretching, or dieting, Life Athletics has you covered! Very knowledgeable and he always works with you! I recommend and I always return! read more

Grateful I get to workout today. Great way to start the week. Thankful for Joel's guidance and support read more

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I have been working out with Joel at Life Athletics for a little over 9 months now as part of a small semi private class. I truly look forward to these classes every week. I have seen my strength greatly increase through the customized workouts that Joel creates. The classes are fun and I love that every session is different. I haven't done the exact same workout twice, which keeps me engaged and excited to workout. Joel really listens to his clients and customizes the workout for each of us depending on how we are feeling and our goals. read more

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I have been going to Joel for a couple of months now, and I feel stronger now than I have in years. He is an awesome trainer and I've felt so much motivation to work on myself and my health since I joined Life Athletics. I would recommend him to anyone! read more

Been working out with Joel to rehab back my shoulder the past couple of months with significant improvement of range of motion and less pain. He is knowledgeable and makes working out fun and enjoyable with different types of equipment. Very organized space and always feeling good after a training session. Highly recommended! read more

Joel is fantastic. On day 1 I told him what I wanted and didn't want. He listened and created a plan just for me. My work schedule started fluctuating quite a bit and Joel allowed me to change to another time on the same Day to avoid late cancellation. I really appreciate his flexibility. The group classes have allowed me to meet some wonderfully different but great people. Everyone is nice and encouraging. Cannot say more about Joel and his personal training services. Plus he likes dogs, movies, the 80s, and tolerates my back chatter when I say no I'm not doing that. And then somehow I do it. One time I had extreme back pain and I was in tears, not from the workout but from a car accident. He switched me to massage therapy (he's certified in that too) to help me since my chiropractor was full for two days! You can't get this kind of service anywhere else! read more

Joel is an incredible trainer! I've been going to Life Athletics for a couple months now and everyone has now started to notice my weight loss and confidence boost. Definitely one of the best decisions I have made for myself. I will recommend Joel to anyone - he trains people of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness goals. He has different programs with different prices to fit anyone's needs. 10/10 read more

I really enjoy working out here and having Joel as my personal trainer. I have known him for 10 years now and would highly recommend him to any of my friends and family. His studio is also kept very clean and organized. read more

I've been working out with Joel for over 10 years ....and I hate working out. But he makes it so painless and fun that I actually look forward to seeing him. I'm in my 70s so he tailors the workouts to fit my abilities. I highly recommend him. read more

Joel is a cool dude who is very dedicated to helping his clients. I've been seeing him a little while now and he's been attentive and understanding of my fitness needs while making sure I'm doing what I need to do despite my inexperience. He's very knowledgeable and really cares about his business. I'd recommend him to anyone who wants to improve their physical life and doesn't know how to start! Dedicated trainer, dedicated small business. Go to him over some big name gym that chews up trainers and clients and spits them out again. read more

We are so happy to have found Life Athletics. Our daughter is a high school athlete and wanted to supplement her regular program with a professional trainer to focus on strength, conditioning and agility. 9 months later, she's thrilled with her results. Her body is transforming right before our eyes; shedding unnecessary weight, gaining inches where desired, and strengthening her whole body beyond just the muscle groups used in her sport. She's added 11" and counting to her vertical jump and gained more confidence on and off the court. Joel creates a fun environment to work out in. From asking Alexa to play your favorite music, to creating thoughtful workouts to maximize results, I don't think she's had the same workout twice. Individual performance and results are posted throughout the gym which allows you to track your gains and see what else is possible. Beyond the gym, Joel is dedicated to his client's growth and development. Sharing links to beneficial content, attending games to evaluate performance and even attending primary practices to ensure consistency is maintained across the board. Most importantly; our daughter looks forward to working out and challenging herself to continuously improve. Thank you, Joel! read more

Joel is a great personal trainer! He knows how to motivate, and he knows exactly what to concentrate on to get the results you want. Thanks for a great experience, Joel! read more

Joel really cares about his clients and does a great job. Always a pleasure exercising here! read more

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Hes a great trainor know how to work with what you want and what you need. He knows how to push you to do better and to want to do better. read more

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I brought my 13 year old daughter to train with Joel. She is a soccer player who needed support with strength & endurance. Joel helped her become stronger, build confidence & how to listen to your body and stay safe. I definitely recommend Joel! read more

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I have been working with Joel in semiprivate sessions since September and have seen a big improvement in my personal strength. He has a friendly and relaxed style and responds promptly to texts if a schedule change is needed. read more

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Joel has been a great trainer over these past few months. He customizes his workouts for both my mom and I to target our specific needs and areas of improvement. We've both noticed the benefits of Joel's routines and are looking forward to continuing our training process. He adds quality to each session that other trainers may not. He is very passionate about his client's overall health and encourages you to continue your journey at any age or skill level. Thanks for all you do, Joel! read more

Joel really helped get my strength back after a knee injury and has helped me become more confident in my body. He really gets to know your body and what you struggle with and will focus on that. Highly recommend. read more

Let me tell you, I never trust businesses with all 5 star reviews as I think there's a catch or special they give but not in this case. My husband and I have been training with Joel for about 9 months ago after taking advantage of a 3 session Groupon deal. We both are bigger people and had no history of strength training before but Joel made sure we solidified our form first rather than throwing up big numbers or reps. He is great observing and helping you to push past your mental blocks. I never in a million years thought that I (a 5'4 girl) would be squating 180+ pounds or deadlifting 140+ but Joel did and encouraged me to get there one day at a time by listening to my body. He always switches up our program so it's a good variety and if we aren't feeling it or have an ache he has no problem changing in the moment. read more

I had the pleasure of training with Joel for quite some time...and I'll admit that I was leary of working out with a trainer again, because I've never had a good experience. Trainers I've had in the past never seemed to truly care about my goals, or listen to me in general, they would take my money and count down the minutes until we were done. Joel was a complete 180 from that! He actually listened to my goals ( for me it was gwtting healthy and getting the weight off in a healthy time frame). I told Joel some of my fitness and physical goals and he took it from there. He didn't rush our workouts, he explained why we did certain exercises, recommended good vitamins and eating habits. I especially loved tgat Joel kept my expectations realitic, i wasn't going to drop 100lbs in two months (no fad or starvation methods here). Even after our wirkouts he gave me "homework" so even when we weren't working out together i still had things to do at thrle gym. Slow and steady wins the race and it paid off. With Joel's help I was able to do a 65 mile bike ride (yup on a bicycle in one day), I went from a size 20w to a 16 and to date I've dropped 42lbs. The only reason I'm not still working out with Joel is because i moved to Washington. Hire this guy, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Joel is great!! Definitely worth it. Breaks down the details and very informative definitely will be coming back!!

Joel is one of the best trainers I've had the opportunity to train with. He is very knowledgeable and really knows what he's doing. He makes you feel comfortable with the exercises and knows when to push you. I apparently had a crooked hip and I had no idea until he pointed out and helped me fix it by using certain exercises (see pictures). I mean I thought I had gotten a personal trainer to help me loose weight not fix my hip but that's just the personal and attention to detail training you get with Joel. You're not going to get this type of training with anyone else, I'm definitely sticking with Joel. read more

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My whole life I hated exercising and never participated in sports. Once my metabolism slowed down and my health began to deteriorate I knew something had to be done and was not ready to start exercising and living a healthy life. That was until I met Joel! I look forward every week to work out with him because he understands my goals and limits and actually teaches me things about my body, my health, and most importantly helps install the confidence I need to continue with my journey! In a short amount of time I saw inches of my waist but most importantly felt my body become stronger and my lifestyle became much healthier. Don't hesitate to book Joel, often trainers will treat u like cattle and not take the time to truly get to know you or work with your needs! So happy I did this and can't wait to continue seeing results! read more

I trained with Joel for a year and a half, and I have to say - he's a great trainer who actually cares about his clients. He will tailor your workout to you to maximize your results, and will change things up so it never gets stale. I've had the pleasure of working with his other clients as well in his weekend boot camps, and everyone always enjoyed themselves and worked harder than they thought they would or could. Whether you're holding yourself to your holiday goals, training for a sport, trying to get your summer 6-pack, or just looking to be healthier in your day-to-day life, I know Joel will be a good fit for you. The only reason I'm not working out with him anymore is because I moved across the country. A+, I definitely plan on working out with him whenever I'm in town. Check out my before/after pic in his gallery. read more

Life Athletics - To go along with my review, July 2014 vs July 2015 After 3 months of working out by myself and 9 months with Joel. - Trainers Near Me - Orange, California

Started working out here about 6 months ago and it is amazing! trainer is so flexible and amazing. every age and size is welcome. i came in with no lifting experience and now i feel like a semi professional . came in with decent sized legs and came out with totally toned legs. also came in with weak upper body but now i'm toned up on my upper body as well as my lower body! 100% recommend coming here!! read more

Joel was not the first trainer I have hired to help get me into shape, however, he is the best! Joel is not one of those trainers who jumped on the "training bandwagon." He is passionate and amazing at what he does and he has been doing it for a long time. I always felt comfortable working with him and he understood exactly what goals I was trying to achieve. I worked with Joel for almost a year and I also participated in his weekend workout classes. If i hadn't moved away from Orange County I would still be training with him. I love my cardio and I am really good at it but I didn't know much about lifting until I started training with Joel. I didn't lose weight but I lost inches and that's what counts the most. I replaced a lot of fat for muscle mass while working with him. Joel brings his clients together in fun ways, such as mud runs and workout classes. He is very flexible with times and scheduling. read more

I worked with Joel for a few months and would recommend him to anyone. He's very down-to-earth and tailors workouts to your goals. He doesn't get into the trendy dangerous stuff or have the ego that I've seen with some big-gym trainers. I've been working out and lifting weights for 20 years and he managed to create workouts for me that were challenging and entertaining and that worked around (and improved) my old injuries. He definitely cares about his clients and has experience working with a variety of ages and physical abilities. I can't say enough good things! read more

Been training with Joel for about 6 weeks! This guy is no joke the knowledge he has is mind blowing. It's never boring and he is always changing it up, he specialize in correction work outs takes his time so it's done correct. Will be staying for a long time read more

I've had some trainers in the past but Joel is by far the best one. It's been two months and I've gained strength and muscle! Joel's workouts are different every time so your never bored. He's also very knowledgeable in helping with eating as well. If you want results call Joel. read more

Joel is a great trainer! I've been doing 1 on 1 training with Joel for only 5 weeks and have already lost 10 pounds and built up some muscle too. I'm not a big fan of working out but Joel's workouts are always fun yet challenging at the same time. He listens to my requests to target specific areas and creates new work outs each time to meet my needs. I was able to try out his boot camp class as well and plan to return again this weekend. Joel is creative in his workouts, knowledgeable in his field, pushes you hard and listens to your needs. Try 1 on 1 or boot camp if you're looking for results!! read more

I have worked with Joel for over two months. He asked what my goals were- lose inches and gain strength- and altered his sessions to fit those. I was nervous at first as I have a disability but Joel was super cool and had a bunch of ideas about what we could do. After the first few sessions, he was able to assess where my training level was. He picks exercises that target areas where I am weak while remembering my goals. He does a great job explaining how to do the exercises and what the purpose of them are. He is a great trainer. His knowledge of exercises, health, and of his clients is amazing. read more

I am pleased to recommend Joel Beasley for all your personal training needs. Joel is very enjoyable to work with.  His training is motivational and intense as well as educational.  Joel is extremely knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition and has tailored my program to get my weight down as well as increase my strength and improve my nutrition to improve my overall health. If you are considering a personal trainer Joel Beasley would be an excellent choice for anyone who is serious about achieving their personal fitness goals. read more

I didn't workout with Joel that much because I moved to another state, but he helped me stay back on track. Very focused on helping you reach your goals, light or heavy workouts as you wish, just a really friendly and great trainer. Do recommend. :) read more

Joel is an excellent trainer. He is very knowledgeable and patient with his clients. I have worked with Joel for four years and in those years I have seen my body transformed into more healthier, stronger and toned. He worked with me to fixed my bad posture, balance, increased my strength and endurance. As a result, I now truly enjoy working out, hiking and be active in general. If you are looking for a training to workout with you and have a boring routine, he is not it. He will bring many exercises which will challenge your body in different ways and have fun at the same time. He gets to know you personally so he can understand your personal goals and struggles better. Whether you are old, young, have struggle with food or weight loss, he will help you step by step at your own pace. He is not a nutritionist but whenever I asked he always had great advice on food/nutrients which helped me drop my body fat. I have learned so much about my body, fitness, and food/nutrients from him. His continuous research and studies shows he is very passionate about his works and loves to help people. read more

Joel is awesome. Works great with you at any level. Id definitely recommend Joel!! Hes patient friendly and gets to know your needs and abilities. read more

I have train with Joel a few times and I can tell from my experience that he knows what he is doing. He is always at the top of the game. I have a history of kickboxing and weightlifting and he is able to incorporate all that into a killer workout. I had trainers in that past that aren't capable of make me struggle with an exercise like Joel does witch makes me push to my limits and see the results I want. Highly recommend him. read more

I did the groupon for three personal training sessions for two with a friend and it was great! Joel is an awesome trainer :) We both learned so much in just those three days. He really takes his time to explain how each exercise benefits you and tries to focus and challenge you! He's also great if you have any questions or are unsure about anything. I would definitely come back. read more

I hate working out! Really! But I've been training with Joel two times a week for over a year and a half. He makes it almost fun to work out. We never do the same workout twice so I don't get bored. But best of all, I can see the difference in my muscle tone. I'm 69 years old so I'm not looking for miracles but I want to look and feel as good as I can. read more