David Armenbariz

I began training with Jacob Rodriguez approximately six months ago at River Oaks Fitness. Before I go into Jacob’s specific qualities as a trainer, it may be worth mentioning why I decided to begin working with him.  I had been exercising on my own for over ten years, however, my workouts had become mundane and predictable and most importantly - ineffective.                                              

Jacob seemed to intuitively know how to push me beyond what I thought I could do without going overboard or getting in my face.  He showed creativity in the workouts by including both traditional types of exercises: bench press, lunges, and curls, along with newer exercises, at least to me, which engaged various muscle groups.  The exercises themselves were often varied, and during the last six months, the workouts never seemed routine or boring. I can honestly say that I am in better physical shape now than I have ever been in, and I know that Jacob has played an instrumental role in my living a much healthier lifestyle. With his guidance and support, I was able to decrease my percentage of body fat from 20 to 10% in the last six months. I hope this brief letter paints the picture I intended—one of an ENCOURAGING, CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL trainer who is dedicated to helping people make positive changes in their lives.  I highly recommend him as a personal trainer whether you are picking up a dumbbell for the first time, or if you’ve trained for years and are looking to take your training to the next level.

Sincerely, 

--David Armenbariz

TRAINER: JACOB RODRIGUEZ