CLIENT STORIES
"The team at Pasadena Elite Fitness transformed me from a mid-30s guy who got winded climbing the stairs to my own house into a 41-year-old who's in the best shape of my entire life—better even than when I was track and field captain in high school. I'm stronger than ever, my endurance is through the roof, and my muscle strength is balanced across my body. For the first time, I look in the mirror and feel genuinely proud of what I see, both mentally and physically. (And yes, having abs at 41 is pretty awesome!)
Good habits are now second nature: the trinity of sleep, nutrition, and exercise forms the foundation of my day, built and strengthened by the expert guidance of the trainers here. I train five days a week without fail—and I actually get irritated when I have to miss a session! My work as a music composer keeps me glued to a desk with intense mental demands, but the constant physical challenges from training keep me sharp and energized. The boost to my focus and productivity at work has been incredible.
Hyrox was the ultimate test. (If you're not familiar, look it up—it's running mixed with brutal functional stations, like 100m of burpees!) Finishing at all puts you in great shape; I completed my first one in under two hours, which is solid for a beginner. Now I'm hooked—my next goal is to hit the average finish time of around 90 minutes, and I'm also training for my first half marathon this year.
Pasadena Elite Fitness doesn't just help you reach your current goals; the trainers constantly introduce new challenges while prioritizing safety and overall health. They keep pushing me forward in the best way possible. I can't wait to see how much further I can go in the next year—it just keeps getting better."
“I was a difficult, out of shape client who looked for every reason to quit, until I met Dan and the team at Pasadena Elite Fitness. Dan patiently helped me develop a fitness plan that works for me. With regular exercise, personal coaching and watching my diet, I have lost more than 30 pounds And gained strength and energy.
Thank you, Pasadena Elite Fitness!”
— Geoff (Lost 30+ lbs.)
“I wanted to improve my fitness goals, and I needed someone to guide me. Dan helped through training and gave me great tips to improve my diet. Every single time I go for a session, I enjoy it more than the time before. All of the sessions are perfectly customized for me. The joy of training and being guided by someone is an amazing thing that you have to do for yourself.”
— A. A. (Dropped 15% Body Fat)
“Pasadena Elite Fitness has been my go to training center for the past 6 years. The trainers have provided me with an individualized nutritional and exercise program that keeps me motivated and energized. I have many patients who dislike going to crowded gyms and I always recommend Pasadena Elite to meet their more personalized needs.”
— Sonia Single, M.D.
“the thought of navigating the weights and crazy looking machines at my OLD gym was ALWAYS intimidating. I bought a 3 session Special that Pasadena Elite was offering, but I didn’t have any real intention of signing up at the end of it. Then I discovered Dan, who is fantastic. He listened to my goals and helped me ACHIEVE THEM through personalized, varied, one-on-one instruction.”
— Bonnie C.
“I was looking for a small gym with scheduled workouts to push me and hold me accountable. This is the place. I LOVE the small group training which is usually 2 – 3 people of varying degrees of fitness. The instructor gives plenty of personal attention and modifies the workout to meet the abilities of each participant. I have been a member of gyms many times before but my commitment level always waned over time and ended up derailing me from reaching my goals. Not this time.”
— David P.