5.0 from 22 Google reviews.

I’ve been training with Al for a little over a month, and it’s been great. He’s super supportive, motivating, and encouraging, his optimism has actually made me more hopeful and positive about my progress, which is a huge change for me. In just a few weeks, I’ve noticed improvements in my strength, confidence, mental health, eating habits, and overall lifestyle. He genuinely cares about his clients, communicates clearly, and shares his knowledge generously. Working with him has been a really positive experience, highly recommend!!

I have been working with Al since January, 2025. From the very beggining, I could see that Al was vastly different from any other trainer/coach I have worked with. From the very first day I contacted Al, I could see that he truly cares about health on a comprehensive and holisitic level. More importantly, Al works extremely hard to keep me motivated and accountable, and has challenged many of my long held beliefs which at times have led to poor health outcomes. I forsee working with Al for many years to come and highly recommend Grow Your Muscles Studio to anybody whether you're a trained athete, or looking to improve your health!

I have been working with Al since November of 2019. He has been such a huge help in getting me to make healthy life changes. He is incredibly caring and will go through every avenue until he finds what best suits your lifestyle and put you on track for success. I 100% recommend working with Al. He is both an amazing trainer and person and is constantly learning new ways to implement exercise. Thank you for everything Al!

I reached out to Al 3 months after having abdominal and pelvic surgery. Al thoroughly assessed my baseline strength, met me exactly where I was at, and developed a safe, incrementally challenging and diverse program. A year and a half later, I am stronger than I've ever been. No two workouts are the same. Every muscle group is engaged. Al is not only extremely knowledgeable and currrent, he's also encouraging and his enthusiasm is contagious! I leave every session with new insights, already excited to return for the next workout. Thank you, Al!

Wow, I've been a client of Al's for a loong time off and on, more on than off. He is a very kind and patient trainer, and very compassionate about his work and helping me with watever goals I have in mind, even if I think it will never happen.🤭 He has helped me with a few issues with my health by listening to wat I've said, and offering a suggestion, the key is to "listen" to wat he says becuz he really does care and wants to help me succeed. As a person who gets bored easy, Al keeps my routines interesting and fun, even if I don't like them. Great trainer who tries hard to keep me focused and on top of my work outs. Love him to bits. His motivation for me right now is a push up and crunch challenge with my routine 😂 I would recommend him & do to whoever needs a trainer cuz he's all about you not himself🙂🙃🙂

Al is a knowledgeable trainer that I would recommend for various goals. Whatever your goals are, Al can help you get there.

've been training with Al for just over a year, and it's been an incredible experience. Al has helped me recover from injuries while maintaining a pace that's both effective and sustainable for long-term results. He pays great attention to detail and holds me accountable in a way that motivates me to stay consistent. Highly recommend Al for anyone looking to achieve their fitness goals with care and professionalism!

I have been working with Grow Your Muscles Studio for a very long time (7 years -- plus or minus). I am stronger, healthier and more fit than I have ever been. Al is patient, but still pushes you to do more than you ever imagined you could do. He customizes the workouts to fit your needs and can adapt exercises on the spot. I highly recommend Al's support and expertise on any journey to better health and fitness.

Al is uniquely knowledgeable amongst his peers. He has the ability to meet you where you’re at and get you where you want to go in relation to your goals. I’ve recommended many folks to his services and they’ve echoed my positive experiences. Al really partners with his clients unlike other professionals in his field. 10/10!

I started with Al 3 months ago and it has been an incredible transformative experience. I’ve learned so much about how to improve my physical and mental health and have been highly supported by Al in working through and adapting to my new lifestyle. I feel better, sleep better and have more energy for myself, my partner and my kids. I highly recommend Al and Grow Your Muscles Studio to anyone!

I found diamond searching for gold. When I moved to my new apartment, I was looking for someone close to my home who can teach me few exercises so I can get good upper body. I was working out for few years on and off without getting any significant results and then I met Al. He understood my goals but also advised me on the importance of working for full body strength instead of just some muscles. He helped me learn true form of exercises and helped me planning my meals. I’m working out with him from last 9 months and so happy with the results in my body and overall lifestyle. Whether I see him once or twice in week, he’s always just a text away if I need his assistance. Also, he’s always providing me with the customized workout plan for everyday I’m working out on my own in other gym. Another great thing that worked out for me was him being Vegan, he was able to suggest all the nutritional vegan food and essential vegan supplements for vegetarian me. I wish I had found him sooner.

Have been going to the GYM for 6 years. Al is passionate about wellness and fitness. He takes an inside out approach to fitness that focuses not just on the aesthetic but on the entire human....mind, body and spirit. Can't recommend him highly enough.

I’ve worked with Al for about 3 years. I never had a personal trainer / coach before him. I can confidently say that my habits with both diet and exercise have improved 10,000-fold since meeting him. He pushes you but understands the boundaries and sensitivities of each of his clients. Ultimately he is intensely focused on you becoming better and more energized at every facet of your life, leading with more sustainable habits that improve your health. My own health habits and fitness level have been permanently improved because of his work. I think what sets him apart from others in his field is that he really cares about the client, the human - he appreciates that there are setbacks but somehow it always feels achievable to get back on track. I have recommended Al to several people and cannot imagine a single other person who could be better at what he does.

Amazing training for any lifestyle!

Al and the whole Grow Your Muscles Studio Team are absolute rockstars! Al helped me rehab a shoulder injury, he did such a good job that I didn't know I was double jointed! Al is not only a highly experienced and extremely knowledgeable trainer, he is also extremely invested in your success. He will coach and support you through anything. When my life has gotten hectic and it has become harder to make it to my regular session he has provided me with online coaching to help me stay on track. I could keep typing for hours on how great Al and Grow Your Muscles Studio Team, you really need to check them out for yourself!