Since training with Ron, I’ve lost 20 pounds of fat and gained 40 pounds of muscle and I’m still making gains! I’ve always been a bit skeptical of total body transformations, but with Ron’s expert guidance and support – I’m a true believer.

I used to workout consistently in college and at that age, my metabolism allowed me to get away with quite a bit from a diet perspective. When I graduated and moved up to Seattle, I stopped working out and never found the motivation to get back into the gym. Needless to say, I got way out of shape and desperately needed some help. I joined Gold’s Gym and hired a personal trainer to help me reach my goals and spent a whole lot of money. After a couple of weeks, I quickly realized that I was getting the same training advice as an 80 year old man…all cookie cutter exercise routines, NOTHING personalized. I was sorely disappointed and, again, I lost motivation…I stopped training with this trainer and gave up the money that I paid up front. I want someone to listen to me and design a diet and workout regimen that will help me get to my goals, not tell me the same thing as they tell every other client. Then I met Ron at Seattle Muscle and everything changed for me! He helped me get my motivation back and now train every day! I have never received the kind of personal attention that Ron has given to me for both my diet and workout plans. Ron designs the workout sessions with my personal goals top of mind, and continuously modifies the regimen per session based on my progress towards my goals – it is never a cookie-cutter routine. He continuously assesses where I’m at with respect to my goals and what I need to do to get there, this kind of attentiveness and care is impossible to find!  

We reached a point in my training where he felt that it was time for me to take on the challenge of a bodybuilding competition, and in July 2008 – my journey to that goal started. Ron designed and monitored every aspect of my diet, supplementation, cardio and weight training on a daily basis and made fine tweaks to ensure that I was making week over week progress. In 16 weeks, he got me all prepared and ready for the NPC 2008 Northwest Bodybuilding Championships in the Lightweight division and I took 2nd place! It was such a great experience and the sense of accomplishment has helped me feel that I can do anything I put my mind to. I will continue to train for upcoming bodybuilding shows, and with Ron there by my side every step of the way…I’m sure to succeed!

My progress didn’t come easy, and I could not have done it without his expertise, constant support and motivation. Trust me, there is NO ONE that compares to Ron and I can honestly stand by that. He’ll take the time to listen and help you reach your fitness goals…he is truly amazing.

Thanks for EVERYTHING, Ron…you’re the best!
– Tommy Tran

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