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Incredible results. In less than 4 weeks of training with V, I'm already down 12 lbs. For years I had allowed my multiple injuries limit my perceived ability to workout hard, but V has helped me break through these barriers to realize they were self-imposed false limits.

A few highlights on why training with V has been great for me:

As an MD, he understands my injuries and how to work around them, and can push me harder than I've ever trained before without any threat of aggravating the old injuries or causing new ones. In fact, much of what I thought was chronic pain has gone away since training with V.

Every workout is different, challenging, and focuses on multiple muscle groups. Everything from calisthenics, weights, kettle bells, resistance bands, low hurdles, TRX, cardio... he incorporates it all. He takes what I think is my limit and pushes me beyond it during every training session. And it's not just about getting through a set routine or number of reps - form trumps all. One of the great ways V challenges me is when I start to tire and my form starts to break, he has me slow down and really focus on getting the form right as my muscles fatigue (and not counting reps when my form breaks). As one muscle group tires, he switches things up to hit another group and push that to its limit, then another, then another...

Stretching - every session ends with 5-10 min of stretching which has really helped with muscle recovery and flexibility. This is something I have historically neglected, but I am definitely seeing the benefits now.

He trains my mind as well my the body. What I mean by this is that he explains why he is having me do each movement, what muscle groups are being worked, how he adjusts things to work around my injuries yet still target the right muscles, and the important elements of each workout.

He is inspiring. He's not a cheerleader; don't expect him to stand there with pompoms and cheer you through each training session. Also don't expect him to stand there and bark orders at you. What inspires me in addition to everything else I have listed above in this review is that he often jumps in and works out with me. As I'm going through my sets, he often does a variation of the same movement/exercise along side of me (much more advanced version, though); seeing this pushes me even harder to master what I'm doing and continue to progress so that I can one day do those same advance movements.

My one regret is not starting to train with him sooner. V has my highest...

How many personal trainers do you know who are also medical doctors? Right! None! Well at least in my case, V is the only one that I have ever come across.

When I signed up with him a little over three years ago, I was in my late 60s having gone through a slew of personal trainers. It was depressing.I had had my fill with jocks with online diplomas, and little else, claiming to be "experts" in fitness training. Invariably I ended up either injured or bored or both. Then there's the charlatans who advertise on UTube and elsewhere, promising easy peasy ways 'to get you shredded," all the while touting their "expertise" on nutrition, despite no apparent scientific training. Oh by the way, have you tried my "amazing" snake oil to cure all your ills. Sick of the bullshit, I needed to find someone who genuinely knew what they were talking about. I did the research and found out all about V and his impressive background, and harassed him until he could fit me into his schedule. I have been training with him since--three times a week, my schedule permitting.

V's passion is weight training. His medical science background informs his approach. There is simply no one like him in Atlanta. Sure, he costs a little more than your average trainer, but then, V is hardly average. His knowledge of the human body and its muscle structure is second to none. He keeps up to date on nutritional science via medical journals and other professional publications. Indeed, he is thoroughly professional and a nice guy to boot.You will never get bored with him.

I just turned 70 recently and frankly, I look pretty good for my age, thanks to V. I feel much younger too. He pushes me beyond where I want to go but never beyond what I am capable of. I feel very safe under his guidance and have not picked up an injury in three years!

In short, don't waste any more of your precious time and money. V is the most qualified trainer in...

I’ve engaged V as my personal trainer for the past four months. In that time, I’ve known him to be nothing less than an enthusiastic, knowledgable fitness professional who’s demonstrated a sincere interest in my fitness and wellness goals.

One of the things I appreciate most about V's training style is his ability to constantly challenge me with dynamic workouts that never get stale, alternating between the use of body weight, free weights, and other exercise equipment. V has also been consistent in educating me on the importance of proper form to avoid injury and why certain exercises are needed to meet my specific goals. Additionally, he’s taken an interest in my nutrition and is always reminding me that exercise alone is not enough. Furthermore, he’s not shy about working out with me and encouraging me to power through.

Since starting my fitness journey with V, I’ve gained seven pounds of lean muscle and have lost two inches in my waist. I’m looking forward to continuing working towards meeting my fitness goals, surpassing them, and developing new goals with V.

I don’t usually write reviews, but Atlanta should know what a great trainer V is (even at the risk of him becoming too popular and booked to train with me). I’ve worked with a few different trainers over the years, and V is the...