Raise Fitness

At the time I met Ray, my overall physical and mental being was in decline. Unable to keep weight on, Ray not only changed my diet, but taught me proper nutrition. He empowered me with the tools needed to succeed. Ray tailors the diet and physical training to the individual, which was invaluable to me when I signed up. He takes training very seriously and expects the same of his clients. In less than 6 months under Ray’s meticulous diet and training regiment, the dramatic improvements to my cholesterol, iron count and blood pressure were worth every training session. In addition, my physical appearance improved dramatically. His workouts are challenging, but rewarding; his diet strict, but with results. As a trainer, he makes himself available to my schedule and monitors my progress daily. After a year of proper nutrition and physical training, I can honestly say, thanks to Ray, I am a better “total” person – mind, body and soul.

I feel lucky to have found Ray and I think of him just as much as a friend as I do my trainer and coach. This is what I want to share about my experience: 1. Ray is super knowledgeable as he comes with years of experience, know how, and he lives it -- he lives fitness. What this means is he knows his stuff/science and that knowledge is up-to-date and cutting edge... I can say this with confidence because I am also a fitness professional myself. 2. His commitment to me -- my goals, fitness, health and safety -- is incredible. 3. His attitude is stellar and it's infectious...and not in a canned, annoying way. It makes me want to work the hardest I can. He's truly a pleasure to be around. 4. His programing is tailor made, is clear cut/makes sense, and is not boring or repetitive. He has created a dynamic program for me that takes into consideration my goals and my physiology. All of this together equals results and no injuries. Put simply - Ray is one of a kind!

Started training with Ray almost 2 years ago after doing nothing but cardio at the gym and wanting to ‘change things up’ and start weight training. Ray took the time to understand my goals and the patience to train me ‘from scratch’. Very responsive to my incessant questions and designs programs to help me achieve my goals. Highly recommended.

Ray is great! I started working with him before my wedding. He got me into the routine and helped me trim down. Now I still go every week. And I always leave sore! He does an intense session but it goes by quick. Each week there's a series of different weight exercises mixed in with intervals of cardio, which helps you to see your progress over time. He'll give you nutritional input if you want it, and pay attention to what else you're doing workout-wise. He'll also text you a workout whenever you need one so you can do things on your own time, which means you could get a week of work outs from him if really wanted to! He's very communicative, but not pushy, i.e. he's not an overly-intense trainer personality, but he definitely pushes you to work your hardest. I highly recommend!

Best. Trainer. Ever! As a former trainer and athlete, I was looking for someone to keep me motivated and help me push beyond my perceived limits. Ray has done just that and more over the past 5 years. I see him 3x per week and my sessions with him have become the foundation of my physical and mental health regimen.