Beyond The Weight Room - Personal Trainer Reviews

I had an incredible opportunity and experience shadowing Luis at Beyond the Weight Room. I could see Luis had a passion for his clients and genuine interest in fitness, which propelled me want to shadow him at his work. I appreciate the ability and welcomeness that was provided from the start of my experience as I was introduced to the gym and clients. I learned more than I could have thought as Luis showed a dense amount of knowledge and an ability to tailor workouts and explain techniques to each individual. Not only did I learn about personal training, but I got to expand my knowledge on the business and personality aspects of running a business. If you are looking for a personal trainer who is not only skilled, but also caring and goes above and beyond to help each person reach their fitness goals Luis is your go to.

I can't recommend Luis enough! Over the past few months, I've completely transformed my body, losing 40 pounds and gaining strength I never thought possible. Luis not only helped me reach my weight loss goals but also taught me the right lifting techniques to build muscle safely and effectively. His knowledge, support, and personalized approach made all the difference. If you're looking for a trainer who can guide you every step of the way and help you achieve real, lasting results, Luis is the one!

I was looking to increase my knowledge of strength training (good form and explore new types of exercises) to aid in building strength and eventually have some weight loss. After some research I found Luis and BTWR, reading the reviews and following him on IG, I decided to contact him. We discussed my goals at my consultation and I felt that he was very knowledgeable, experienced and professional. He has been instructing me for just over 4 months now and I have seen my strength increase and my physique change! I highly recommend him as trainer! I am excited to continue my health journey with BTWR!

Luis offered a beginning weight training course in January 2024. He was so patient with everyone. He wanted to conduct this class to help newbies feel less overwhelmed starting out on their weight lifting journey. That goal was definitely felt for me after completion. He is so knowledgeable, thoughtful and thorough about training. Do. It miss any other opportunities he offers. I know I won’t!

As a trainer, Luis was exactly what I was looking for. He’s experienced, knowledgeable and opinionated. I asked for help with the movement patterns of some basic lifts (squat, deadlift, bench etc). He had structured sessions for us to assess my technique and gave useful cues and instructions to fix any problems. Im confident that he can give sound advice on a wide range of fitness goals and help you achieve what you want in the gym!

If you're looking for a world-class trainer in Ann Arbor, you've reached the end (start) of your quest. I knew I needed to prioritize health alongside my career and family in order to do better in all 3. It was hard between long hours and constant travel to do by myself so I went in search of help. Luis is a fantastic trainer and now friend - he's positively impacted my life and I'm confident you'll get what you give too. If it's helpful, I am in my early 30s, played sports in highschool, and coasted on that foundation for the most part until finding BTWR.

My husband and I both loved working with Luis!! He is challenging and supportive and takes the time to make sure you understand the exercises and safety.

For years I have struggled to gain weight (I know, great problem to have). To add salt to the wound, with the hustle and bustle of life the concept of weight training seemed overwhelming. I wanted a better body, and I wanted to know how to do it myself. But I needed help. Luis is methodical in his training; he's not going to rush you into exercises your unfamiliar with and risk injury, but builds upon them. And like his logo, this extends to nutrition. He tracks your progress and builds a foundation so you can do this on your own. For the first time in years I'm unafraid to wear a t-shirt showing my arms in public. I see my chest comming in, and the shoulders and lats are a nice addition too. Wholeheartedly recommend.

Great trainer. Been working with luis for the last 2 years, Focuses on your personal goals. And helps me stay in shape with my busy family life.

Great guy! Never trained with him, but every interaction has been an absolute pleasure!💪🏽 10/10

Luis is an amazing coach and trainer. He’s extremely supportive, attentive, communicative and adapts each workout to the needs and goals of the individual. I’ve been training with him for almost 5 months now and my progress has been amazing to witness. Grateful for you and the dedication, professionalism, and care you bring to your work. If you want a trainer with a growth mindset whose going to actually help you get to where you want to be - this is Luis.

I started working out with Luis about 4 months ago. I was neither new to working out nor to working out with a personal trainer, but it had been a while since I had been committed to fitness. At the time, I was exclusively working out at home with the Peloton bike/tread and app. After getting a diagnosis of being overweight and under-muscled by my physician (both being a surprise to me), I decided it was time to make changes. Before signing up with Luis, he met with me to understand my goals, my history with working out, and why I was seeking his help. I immediately felt comfortable with him and felt like he would have high expectations for me, but also goals that were realistic for me now (rather than the goals that were realistic 20 years ago). Our sessions initially focused on introducing me to the machines and movements that provided me with the foundation to increase my fitness. Now that I have that foundation, Luis has progressively transitioned my sessions to being more intermediate so that I continue to be challenged. I’ve never felt like he pushed me beyond my capabilities, but he does recognize when I’m capable of more than what I think I can do. I also don’t feel like the workouts he has me do are “canned” or the same ones he has all of his clients do—instead, I feel like Luis tailors them while considering my fitness goals and the other fitness activities I do outside of the gym. Of course, most people work out with a trainer because they want results, not just a babysitter. I don’t know Luis’ other clients, but for me, I’ve gotten the results that I wanted four months ago. I lost all the weight I wanted and have put on muscle that my doctor would probably be happy with. I feel healthier and stronger and more confident with the everyday activity/movements that are required by my job. I still use my Peloton tread and the app when I’m not working out with Luis, but I’m now doing more advanced classes than I had previously. I wholeheartedly recommend working out with Luis.

Working with Luis has been amazing. I had been lifting for several years before working with him, but without any proper guidance. On top of being very passionate about his work, he is highly knowledgeable about the physiology of lifting. He has taken my lifting to the next level and I look forward to continuing to work with him

I was seeking a new fitness experience and had the goal to learn how to properly workout in a gym. I found Luis' website and liked what he had to say online and after a quick meeting in-person I purchased about three months of workout time together. It was an investment well made. I felt comfortable throughout my time with Luis from getting started, asking questions, and learning from his deep knowledge of physical fitness. Trainings with Luis were tough, but rewarding when noticing progress being made and with how much better I felt mentally after sessions. If you're looking to try one on one training, Luis is a top tier choice.

As an individual who's been working out for over 20 years, training with Luis brings a different aspect and intensity to a routine I've had that needed to be updated. His enthusiasm and personality is a welcomed additioned into my Fitness goals. Highly recommend to individuals looking to enhance and modify their program and technique.

A year ago I could do four pushups, couldn't lift more than 15 lbs over my heard and would cry in my car before (and after!) working out. A year later I am hitting my absolute BEST. Luis never gave up on me - and maybe more importalty, wouldn't let me give up on myself. Working with Luis, I've regain (and gained) my strength, endurance and am working on some new goals. Luis and Beyond the Weight Room have helped me find the confidence I lost "a few years ago." Luis is patient, exceptionally knowledgable, and trains all of his clients individually, helping them set individual goals and achieve them. He knows precisely when to push his clients and does so respectfully. And as the name implies, he has helped me see a life differently "Beyond the Weight Room." (Oh, and I no longer cry before or after a workout!!).

Best of the best helping me to get my goals so professional love training with this guy he always make it fun best advices and you know when you see the results 👌🏼👍🏻

Before I worked with Luis I had lost a lot of weight before but felt weak and unhealthy. Ended up gaining all of that weight back. I saw Luis's Instagram page and decided to reach out and start training with him. After a little over 2 months I'm already down about 20 lbs but stronger than ever. He really picks up on what your strengths and weaknesses are and is very conscious of anything that may impact your performance. That isn't to say the sessions aren't very difficult, they are challenging. More than anything else I've never felt more comfortable going to the gym on my own and knowing I'm doing the right thing than after working with Luis.