Eric Angeles

I recently met with Eric for my orientation as a new postpartum mom, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I had gained a significant amount of weight and was feeling extremely nervous—especially since the only orientation time that worked with my schedule was with a male trainer.

But Eric completely put me at ease. He was warm, respectful, and incredibly knowledgeable about postpartum recovery and fitness. What stood out was how he listened carefully and thoughtfully tailored the orientation to my unique needs and concerns. I never felt judged or uncomfortable—just supported, seen, and understood.

I walked away from that session feeling hopeful and empowered. Eric went above and beyond, and I’m so grateful I was paired with him. I highly recommend him to any new mom navigating postpartum fitness; he truly understands and creates a safe, encouraging space.

I have been training with Eric for a little over a year now. Not only is Eric one of the most reliable and kindest trainers there, but he is also a standup friend and motivator. Eric helps me ground myself and lift to my fullest potential. He breaks everything down to be more understanding and creates workout routines that fit my daily lifestyle. I would choose him over and over again as a trainer; he is the best.

I am 65+, and after recovering from surgery, I lost a lot of weight and muscle, particularly in the core. I was concerned about working out on my own because, in the past, I always seemed to injure myself.

Eric started me off slowly and with lighter weights than I probably would have initially selected. He closely watched each rep to ensure that my form was good to avoid injury. He also knew how much weight to start me off with, how much to increase, and how many reps I should do. If he saw me beginning to struggle, he knew when to cut me off. As a result, I could see him twice a week and regain my strength and more confidently.

Eric is highly knowledgeable about anatomy, and at times, when I would complain that I was feeling a slight pain in a part of my body, he would either have me alter my movement slightly or put me in a different routine that worked the same muscle but without the pain. He then would explain the muscle structure to me and why the differing position or routine took the pressure off the affected area. These modifications gave me the confidence to work hard without fear of overdoing it.

I recommend Eric to anyone of any age who wants to get into or get back in shape. He is easy to talk to and knows his craft, and I enjoy coming to work out—even when I don’t feel like it.

Eric is an incredible person who made me feel at ease from day one. He listens attentively, treats me like a friend, and has been instrumental in helping me achieve my fitness goals. When I first met Eric, I was recovering from an injury, and since then, I’ve seen significant improvements in my overall strength. His tips have me excited about further progress, and with his support, I’m always motivated to work out. I wholeheartedly give him an A++++.

My schedule at work changed from working days to working nights. I was super tired with no motivation to go to the gym and didn’t go for a little over a year, causing me to somehow lose weight instead of gaining…and I ate horribly. When I finally got my schedule switched back to days, I tried going on my own but I just was getting frustrated. I found Eric and everything changed. He helped me gain the confidence and drive I needed to get back into it. He is passionate and very knowledgeable in training of all types. Thanks to Eric, I’m back in the gym full force. My goal was to gain weight and muscle, and was able to do it. I put on 1.5 lbs of muscle in a month and a half, and I’ll keep on going!

I am having a great workout (and fun) boxing with Eric!
I am at the gym almost every day, mostly weight training and conditioning work. I always wanted to try boxing to “mix it up ”

I really love it because it challenges me athletically in ways I haven’t had in a long time.
Eric is an excellent trainer; he is knowledgeable, fun, and kind ..while kicking your butt 🙂

Eric is one of the best trainers I have ever worked with. He regularly takes me out of my comfort zone and helps me achieve goals I never thought were possible. Not only has my physical strength increased substantially, but my body fat percentage, as well as my weight, has dropped since I’ve trained with him on a regular basis. We never have a session where I don’t leave feeling challenged as well as invigorated. Thank you, Eric, for everything you do.

I joined the gym because I’d just barely recovered from bursitis and tendinitis on both shoulders. The trainer I originally met with was nice, but two sessions later he called me to let me know he’d resigned and recommended Eric.

Eric worked me through the bursitis; I’m no longer in chronic pain! He also helped me find the strength I didn’t know I had. We’ve been working together for a year now, and he always looks for what’s the right thing to do. Eric is very careful with some of the health issues I’m working on getting under control. Some of my limitations got pretty weird, too, but Eric didn’t give up on me. He does research and is always prepared to get me back to feeling good.

Since working with Eric, I’m no longer in chronic pain. I’ve built muscle, my endurance has improved, my heart rate has come down, my blood pressure readings are finally acceptable, I sleep so much better, and my anxiety is way down.

I appreciate the push, the patience, the laughs, and the care. Eric has become a crucial part of my week, not only physically but also mentally. He’s helped me accept that exercising is an essential lifestyle, especially for my mental and physical well-being.

I wouldn’t trade Eric for anyone else. It’s also super helpful that he’s an early person.

My fitness journey is a recent thing. I never was a gym girly, but I was quite unhappy with my body after the births of my two children. I have chronic low back issues, and my mental state was not good.

It took a pandemic, a new awareness of my mental state, and a wonderful friend’s encouragement to join this gym. After going through the motions and just getting used to the environment, I was assigned Eric, and oh my God, WHERE HAS HE BEEN!

Everyone needs an Eric in their life.

My goal has been to become toned, stronger, happier, and more mentally stable; Eric is helping me with that. He is reliable, caring, attentive, and mindful of my lower back issues. He is always encouraging and can give you a challenge if you ask for it. He is also incredibly playful and makes the whole training process fun, never boring. He is an amazing instructor, especially when it comes to how to use the machines and lift weights. He awakened a joy for boxing that I never knew I had.

Additionally, I never knew I was “competitive” (in a positive sense) and “strong” until he pointed those things out as I exercised. The constant support, cheering, acknowledging my gains, and making me feel safe and not judged have done so much for me mentally and more.

In our 3 months of Personal Training with him, I lost three pounds and gained two pounds of muscle. He’ll turn me into Wonder Woman in no time!

Overall, Eric is the best trainer for me! I cannot rave enough about him! I cannot express my gratitude for having Eric as my trainer. He has done more than his job description and has gone above and beyond.

Eric is an outstanding trainer for a variety of reasons. Being a middle-aged male who works 10-12 hours a day as an accountant in a “desk job”, working with Eric (generally 3-4 times per week) has transformed my body and has kept me “mentally” and “physically” feeling great.

Eric is dependable, and his flexible schedule matches very well with mine. Eric does not keep the same “routine” especially as he sees my body adjusting to it. We have focused on strength training, core, high-impact cardio, and endurance building. Eric has pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone and continues building mental toughness and grit during our workouts. He keeps the conversation positive, and entertaining, and with his high energy, he can keep me focused even at 7am. I look forward to each workout. He has taught me boxing and self-defense skills, including the cardio aspect. Most recently, we have focused on mobility and balancing skills. My most recent “InBody” showed that I gained 5+ pounds of “pure” muscle and lost body fat.

I have been very pleased with the gym, Eric’s skills as my Personal Trainer, and the results have been tremendous! I highly recommend Eric to anyone at any skill level, as he has an adaptable and targeted plan for any individual.