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Arin Training
Categories: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Trainers Health and Medical Nutritionists Trainers, Nutritionists [Edit]
117 W Bellevue DrSte 4
Pasadena, CA 91105
Neighborhood: Pasadena
(818) 395-3135
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 9 pm
Sat 10 am - 4 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
15 reviews for Arin Training
15 reviews in English
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Review from Michelle M.
Glendale, CA
3/1/2012
Seriously, Arin is the best. Not only with fitness, but with anything health-related. He whips me into shape like none other and is just such a cool, knowledgeable, honest person. I wouldn't entrust my body to anyone else.
Comment from Arin G. of Arin Training 3/2/2012
Ah Michelle - thank you so much for your comments. Glad to… More » -
Review from Bobby P.
Burbank, CA
Updated - 8/18/2011
The old saying TIME WILL TELL comes to mind when I think of Arin's Training. I've been using him for over 3 years and plan to continue using him for the rest of my life. My Body, Mind and Soul has been transformed in the past 3 years thanks to his program.
Arin has also gone the extra mile for me on several occasions proving that he's not just in it for the money. He genuinely cares about his clients which in this day and age is very hard to find.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/16/2008
Arin is a pleasure to work with. I have gone through several personal trainers and none compare. He… Read more »
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Review from Jessica R.
Los Angeles, CA
4/23/2011
This man changed my life in SO many ways- and ALL FOR THE BETTER. I first came to ArinTraining exactly 1 year ago. I was tried of trying everything under the sun to lose weight and get healthier. I would say that I was an active person all of my life in terms of fitness, I loved food and healthy eating. I was 27 years old and doing everything I THOUGHT was right, but I knew it wasn't working. My main concerns were to lose 30 lbs and figure out why my eating habits were not helping me lose the weight. When I met with Arin, after telling him my goals he said, "We need to work from the inside out!-- making nutrition, proper vitamins, sleep and water number #1and though this may take time and not fit on "your timeline to lose weight" in the end this will help you for the better overall for your goals and health." Right there I knew he was my guy!
The workouts were amazing! At first, I was doing things and learning proper technique. Then, I progressed and started lifting weights that I thought I would never be able to do. He never treated me like a girl, which I loved. I started out not being able to do a pushup without my knees on the floor and now I can do many full pushups with my knees. I wasn't able to do a pull-up, which all my life everyone was said it was for boys and now I can do them all by myself! I love that Arin, constantly challenges me in training and even though it my be hard, he always explains why we are are doing it and why it works.. and the best part is, it's FUN!
Throughout the entire year, Arin was always there answering my question, being a wealth of knowledge, pushing me and ALWAYS being there.
Over a year working with Arin, I lost 40 lbs, I have never felt better about myself and all of my health problems and issues are gone. If you are looking for a trainer, ARINTRAINING is man to see!!!Comment from Arin G. of Arin Training 3/1/2012
Thank you Jessica for the review. Much is appreciated! More » -
Review from R.J. A.
Pasadena, CA
9/15/2010
I started working with Arin around 2 months ago, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it changed my life. I came to him very out of shape, with very little muscle and quite a bit of fat from living an unhealthy lifestyle.
The reason Arin Training is so awesome is because it is so much more than personal training. Most trainers simply meet their clients once or twice a week, help their clients for those 1 or 2 hours, and that's it. There is no discussion of diet, supplements, or what other workouts to do when at the gym alone. The result is spending 1-2 hours a week being healthy and active, and confused the other 160 something hours. When you start working with Arin, your entire lifestyle changes, and you live the way you should all 168 hours of the week. That's because one of the first things you'll do with him is have an hour long nutrition consultation where he tells you what to eat, what not to, and why, backing it up with scientific studies and evidence that goes down to the level of molecules and enzymes.
Onto the actual workouts, regardless of how often you see Arin, he will develop a program for you to follow on the days you're not working with him. I see him 2 days a week, and on the other days I follow a very detailed program he designed for me personally. And if you're ever confused about anything related to these solo workouts, or you notice that your gym doesn't have a specific piece of equipment, text him and he will get back to you with an answer or substitute exercise in minutes.
An awesome nutrition and exercise program is great, but my favorite part of working with Arin is living the lifestyle. Not long after I started working with him I became almost obsessed with nutrition and health. For example, instead of using Facebook as a place to document my drinking escapades, I now find myself using it to post interesting stories on everything from genetically modified foods, to the obesity epidemic in America. All my friends now look up to me for advice on diet and exercise and it's a pretty awesome feeling being seen as an expert on healthy living by your peers, trust me.. Like I said, this is something so much more than paying someone to watch you work out a few hours a week. This is a serious, addictive lifestyle change that quickly got me into the best shape of my life. -
Review from Reza S.
Glendale, CA
5/18/2008
If you like RESULTS and you like them FAST, go see Arin
Let me make it clear, though, Arin would not want me to say this! He is all about having realistic, well defined goals and doing things the right way. I have never met a personal trainer who was so well educated in his work. He not only understands what to do, he knows the science behind it (which he'll tell you only if you want to know). Otherwise, he breaks things down simple enough for me to understand and use.
I had been doing a lot of research on exercise and nutrition, which helped, but it wasn't until I started working with Arin that I saw real results. He confirmed a lot of stuff in the books I was reading, but what really made the biggest difference was his attention and feedback (not something you can get from a book). He made sure that I was getting the most out of the time I spent with him and the maximum benefit from each workout. He really takes his job seriously, but he's also a great guy to be around with a sense of humor and a ton of patience. Thanks Arin! -
Review from betty l.
Arcadia, CA
7/6/2009
Arin is a nice guy but is not professional. He was busy talking to other trainers during my time. The reviews on Yelp are not accurate. I did not like that he kept trying to change my schedule around for other clients.
His free sessons are so vague. He charge me for the intial assesment when he told me it was free. He blew up on me when I I question his billing method. I wish he was more clear and less ambigous. His attuitude change when I did not resign with him. You get what you pay for
Update:
Arin can not take critism. Arin stop messaging me and harassing me.I have a right to post my comments.
Arin's reply :
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I suggest you edit your comment . Both you and I know I am correct on this issue. Because you did not have a pleasant experience does not mean you know the experience of my clients and think what my other clients have to say about me is inaccurate.
With regards to changing schedules - it happens all the time - with every trainer. All trainers alter and change schedules every 2 weeks as clients come in and out all the time. This is the norm and is you happen to train with somebody else you will see what I mean.. By no means do I force anybody a time slot that is uncomfortable.
I highly recommend you consider altering some of those sentences to accurately display a proper review and not something faux. Clearly you are wrong on the issue of "reviews on Yelp not being accurate" and "changing your schedule."
The reviews on Yelp are not accurate." This is completely out of line. How DARE you tell my other clients what to think and that their reviews are inaccurate. How do you know what my other clients go through? A few of my clients were upset after reading your comment saying that their review is not accurate. I demand you edit this comment as you do not know my relations with other satisfied clients. 11 out of 12 people satisfaction doesn't make the 12th person (you) right and all else wrong. You're such a fool if you do think this. I wonder how people around you deal with your line of thinking. They must be confused too1 bad apple doesn't make all of them bad. All we do is just throw away that bad apple and enjoy the 50 good onesComment from Arin G. of Arin Training 3/1/2012
**PLEASE READ ALL CAREFULLY. IMPORTANT REPLY TO ALL** Yelp… More » -
Review from nar b.
Los Angeles, CA
8/23/2009
Arin was my first trainer ever and I can honestly say I was satisfied with him. The first time I went I was kind of nervous and didn't know what to expect. However, after the first session I was complelely relaxed.
He makes the work outs fun and interesting and for those who are less experienced he guides them along. He knows what he's talking about and doing! That's always a plus!
Overall, I was andddd am totally satisfied with him. I'd definitely recommend him to my friends and family!Comment from Arin G. of Arin Training 8/29/2009
Narine, you're always welcome back to the studio. I think… More » -
Review from Pootum D.
Los Angeles, CA
7/9/2009
I decided to hire a trainer when I had a bad experience trying on clothes!! More importantly I was tired of being overweight. I realized that I needed to take a more aggressive approach to weight loss and working out then doing cardio a few times a week and buying healthy groceries once in a while
To be honest I was skeptical because my view of personal trainers were the knuckleheads that walk around my gym trying to solicit business however I decided to take the plunge. I interviewed two trainers and while the other one was nice enough she was just a little to "cheerleader like" for me which I knew would drive me batty after a while. When I met with Arin I was pleased with how professional he was. He also was completely non judgmental and supportive right from the get go. He is extremely personable and has a great attitude and even on those days where I am feeling a little unmotivated, a few minutes into our sessions I get a burst of energy and power through our workouts. What is also great about Arin is that he is always available via email to answer any questions that I might have. He is also well organized, for instance I am on vacation for the next 10 days and he wrote up a well organized workout for me to follow while I am gone. 3 months later I have dropped inches and my clothes are fitting well and some are starting to fall off!!
Betty I need to respectfully disagree with you. While Arin does talk to other trainers during our sessions, it does not deter from our sessions and face it the man is not a robot!! Also yes he has had to reschedule from time to time but he always makes sure I am okay with the change. Also I did receive my 2 free sessions so you may need to look at your invoice. So yes I believe these other more favorable reviews of Arin are accurate.
I already referred one friend to Arin and plan to refer 2 more... again he is a really solid and professional trainer.Comment from Arin G. of Arin Training 8/21/2009
You've been a very hard working client and you deserve a… More » -
Review from Steve R.
Pasadena, CA
6/16/2009
Arin is truly an awesome trainer. We've been with Arin since Oct 08. Arin is passionate about his business and his clients. He's diligent and understand our needs. He's tailored our program that best fits our needs. He's totally flexible with schedules as long as we give him enough warning. He's young and hardworking and most importantly he's an effective trainer. I've seen many trainers that TALK BS more than train in 1 hr. Although Arin is very personable, he doesn't waste any time and gets to the core of why we hired him as a trainer. Keep up the good work and see you tonight at 8pm!
Comment from Arin G. of Arin Training 8/5/2009
Thx Steve. It has been a pleasure training you. More » -
Review from Laura V.
Los Angeles, CA
8/23/2009
I love Arin's training, he has a lot dedication and discipline, i'll continue to train with him, he's the best!!
Comment from Arin G. of Arin Training 8/24/2009
Thank you, Laura for the wonderful review. You're very… More » -
Review from Raffi A.
Burbank, CA
Updated - 4/19/2011
As I've been taking the initiative to train at home with Kettlebells, I visited my trusted guru Arin in advice and re-assessment. I left with a lot of good information about functional training. Even though there is a wealth of videos to follow online, I felt more perplexed by all the variations on the same subject, Arin was very helpful in gauging my posture and doing much in explaining the concepts behind Kettlebell use and how they work to strengthen our body. He also gave me a few trainers online to follow if I'm going to be at home predominantly with Kettlebells. I noticed how after one session, I can't help but absorb all the information, as he knows that I like to go down to the philosophy of what I'm doing, and all the while he surprisingly stayed focused on my posture and approach. I'm glad to see Arin continues to educate himself and stay in the forefront of health and nutrition. I was also surprised that he got to see me in such a short span of time before his next client rolled in. I thought I would update my review in continued support of Arin, but I see that I'm not alone in the sea of great reviews in gauging his services.
You deserve it Arin, keep up the great work!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/15/2008 First to Review
Arin's lifestyle alone is inspirational to his craft. Not too long ago before he was a personal… Read more »
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Review from amil e.
Tarzana, CA
2/7/2009
Arin is a great trainer! He taught me all the basics and has made me a better person because of it. I wouldn't train anywhere else but with Arin Personal Training.
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Review from Margot P.
Pasadena, CA
Updated - 8/24/2009
I wanted to write an update for Arin, in response to Betty's post. 2 things I really appreciated about Arin was his patience and professionalism. I have gotten really irritated at other trainers that are overly aggressive, don't pay attention to you, or are impatient. Arin is none of those things. So Im sorry, Betty, but I find it very hard to believe he would act this way. In fact, I think I need to sign up for some more sessions!
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6/29/2009
I went to Arin after having bad experiences with 24 Hour Fitness trainers. At 24 Hour my trainer 1)… Read more »
Comment from Arin G. of Arin Training 8/25/2009
Very much appreciated, Margot. A successful program is one… More » -
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Review from David C.
Los Angeles, CA
12/15/2010
I've gotten advice about fitness from books, friends, and 24 fitness trainers over the years. It seems everyone knows what they're talking about, yet everyone has a different philosophy when it comes to training. I've been training with Arin for 8 months now and it has been a totally different experience. Arin has this down to a science. You can tell that he has spent a considerable amount of time researching and studying. He's very professional and makes sure I'm eating healthy, and doing the exercises in proper form so I don't hurt myself. It's nice knowing that the program he's put me on is custom designed for my metabolism and body type. He's very patient but is also great at pushing you so that you're getting the best workout possible during your session. I've recommended Arin to friends and will continue to do so.
Comment from Arin G. of Arin Training 1/5/2011
David, thank you for your review. Your recommendations are… More » -
Review from Talin H.
Glendale, CA
Updated - 1/31/2010
looking forward to next weekend!
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1/9/2010
I have known and trained with about 5 trainers and Arin is by far the most knowledgable! He is… Read more »
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