I've been working out at CVABarbell with Carlos for 8 years. I needed a personal trainer who knew their stuff and was motivating or I wouldn't stick with it. In my third year I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. It became even more important to keep moving and to do it safely. In additional to weight lifting Carlos encouraged me to add running 5Ks. My doctors approve of the training Carlos has me do. When I ruptured L4/L5, Carlos kept me moving as much and as safely as possible knowing this would help my surgery outcome. I was back at the gym post-op as soon as I could drive. In less than three months I was jogging again. My surgeon was stunned--most of his patients would "still be sitting on the couch taking pain meds." Last year I ran three 5Ks and I plan to run two this year and my first 10K. I trust Carlos as part of my medical team. He's always explained the purpose of an exercise or why one of the other client does something differently if I've asked. I've enjoyed working out at CVABarbell with the other clients and Carlos. Bottom line is CVABarbell is about safety, improvement, goals, and healthy fitness. I probably wouldn't be running, let alone even walking, without Carlos.
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--Jennifer, 43, Fredericksburg