Testimonials

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I am a mother to 10, 8, and 3 years olds. I started working out with Kamran in October 2012, when I weigh 177lb. By December 2013 I lost 33lb and now I am 134lb. .How did I achieve this? Just by working out with Kamran twice a week for one hour. Rest of the week he just told me what to do when I was home or at the gym. He encouraged and inspired me to have a better diet. Last but not least. Kamran took time to know my strength and weaknesses and gave me the right exercise.
Anita Aligawesa

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I’ve been training with Kamran for about 2 years now, and it has been the best decision of my life. I have learned so much from him and have seen so many drastic results. He will really get to know you and your abilities fairly quickly because he really pays attention to you when he is with you. He knows exactly how much and when to push me harder and motivate me to keep going. Also, because he is so knowledgeable he is able to answer any questions I may have which give me a better understanding of why we are doing what we are doing. Also, one of the most valuable things that I have learned with my time with Kamran is how to work out the correct way. I still need him to keep learning from him and have that extra push when I really need it, but I can work out on my own and be confident that I am doing it correctly. Another thing that I really enjoyed about Kamran is he really works with you to reach your goals and changes things up when needed or asked so it is already enjoyable and interesting.
Grace Lee

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Kamran is the first personal trainer I have ever had. I have worked out with him now for just over a year. I can honestly say that Kamran is one of the most motivating, charismatic and genuinely nice people I have ever met. You can see and feel how much he loves what he does. He not only keeps you motivated through your training sessions, but reminds you to stay focused, eat right, and get in your daily exerciseHe is good at working at a level that you feel comfortable at, but still pushing you to your max. He takes into considerations any limitations you may have like an injury and works with you to help heal but still building your strength up back upWith all of Kamran’s talent, repertoire of exercises, ability to keep the workouts fun, interesting and difficult, he is not a magician. You still need to do the work and keep focused on your goals. If you are willing to put in the effort, Kamran WILL make sure you achieve them.
Amanda Rosen

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Kamran has been my personal trainer for almost two years after a diagnosis of early stage Parkinson’s disease at age 58. Although I was active, running and swimming into my 40s, I had become a couch potato for the last 10 years and it took a scary diagnosis and the recommendation of my neurologist to become active again. Apparently intense exercise, including cardio, strength and agility training, is one of the only things shown to slow the progression of this disease. Training with Kamran was one of my best decisions I made. I have gone from someone who could not do even one real push up and could run maybe for 10 minutes at a time to rigorous strength and balance training that I never imagined I would ever be able to accomplish and running a 10K race. I feel better and healthier than I have for many years. I didn’t go into this to lose weight but a welcome side benefit was losing about 15 lbs as well as the muscle toning that came with training. Kamran is a great trainer. He really enjoysworking with people and has a knack of judging your ability level. He is patient but persistent and knows when to push and when to back off. He alsokeeps the routine interesting, constantly increasing the difficulty and complexity of the exercises so it never becomes boring. Most importantly, my disease has not progressed.
Vanessa Hirsch

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About a year & a half ago I wandered into Fitness First (now Gold's Gym) looking for both a gym & a personal trainer. I liked the place & I was paired with Kamran. I had pretty specific goals- I'd just had shoulder injury, so goal number one was not to injure myself. Toward that end, Kamran spoke with my physical therapist to get an idea of what my limitations were. My second goal was a sort of extension of PT- specifically- strengthen the shoulder. My long-time goal was not to bulk up, but to achieve a level of strength & endurance that would allow me to do the things I like to do at a level that my self esteem could accept. Kamran & I got to work in what has turned out to be one of the best collaborations I've experienced, despite my being initially timid about trying a number of exercises. Fast forward to now- I am twenty pounds lighter, that timidity is gone, I'm back swimming with my Masters group in the lane I was swimming in prior to surgery & I'm probably in the best shape of my life. Without Kamran's professionalism, sensitivity & sense of humor, it wouldn't have happened. Some people see going to the gym as a sort of penance they have to pay in order to look & feel good- but if you're paired with the right trainer, like Kamran, it's a pleasure- you really can't find a better trainer.

Evan Parker
Potomac, Maryland

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I would highly recommend Kamran as a Personal Trainer. I have a back injury and Kamran has created a workout routine for me that helps to keep my back healthy and strong. I am now living pain free and I am convinced that this is due to my weekly workouts with Kamran. He has an endless array of exercises that he uses and is a very knowledgeable about exercise techniques and strategies. He knows the types of exercises that will work the best for you and he incorporates these into your program. No matter what your ability level is, Kamran will methodically work out all of your muscle groups and make you stronger. I train twice a week and each day is a new routine and he somehow makes it fun. Kamran remembers everything about your program and helps you to make weekly improvements. On the personal side, he has a great personality and has become a good friend of mine during our time together. He is interested in you as a person and as your personal trainer. You will not find a more qualified trainer.
Lynn

Kamran has been my personal trainer for the past two years, and the results have been fantastic! I weigh about 20 pounds less, and I'm much stronger and more flexible. Kamran is great at calibrating each session so I give the maximum effort and achieve results. He is a very good coach and patiently teaches and reinforces correct technique. He introduces new exercises and goals all the time, so I'm always learning and never bored. Whether you want to be stronger, improve your aerobic capacity, strengthen your core, or improve your flexibility, Kamran will teach you and train you to attain your goal.
Randall Gentry

"Kamran is a fun, challenging, and results-driven personal trainer who has helped me lose weight. I feel stronger, more healthy, and more flexible due to our sessions together. Kamran is great…I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to get in shape!!!"
Samiha Sobhan

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Kamran has been my personal trainer for 6 months. In that time, Kamran has been such a joy to work with. First, Kamran is totally reliable and respectful - he has never missed one appointment and he is always on time. If I have to reschedule, he is flexible and finds time for me. Next, Kamran has helped me get results - my jeans feel so much more comfortable after 6 months of working with Kamran. He picks exercises that work for me and my body. Each time we work out, he picks a variety of exercises that work on my problem areas AND make me feel stronger. He pushes me to do more squats, lunges, crunches, bridges, push-ups but he doesn't make me feel bad if I have to stop. If I have any injury, he asks me about it and adjusts my workout that day. I look forward to my weekly workouts with Kamran. He adds a special treat to the end of each workout - his gentle, but really stretchy stretching! Amazing!
Susan Maclaughlin

Kamran is a great guy and a great trainer. I have worked with Kamran for the last two years and I have made tremendous progress. I am much stronger, my balance is very improved and I lost a little weight too. Kamran stresses accurate technique, which I love as I am an older person and this focushelps me avoid injury. He has a great positive attitude and adjusts our routine regularly so it never get boring. If you train with Kamran, you will get great results and have fun too!!!

Charlie Jeszeck, a 60 year client

Kamran was my trainer at my local gym in the DC area for about 7 months. He was punctual, reliable and flexible, if I had to change an appointment time. I have several medical issues which needed monitoring because I didn’t want to injure myself. A previous neck injury and a knee with no cartilage, limited what I could do. Being a recent retiree who worked part-time and played golf a lot, gave me incentives to want to be healthy and fit. Kamran was always aware of my strengths and weaknesses but slowly moved with me from less intense workouts to more strenuous ones. Since I couldn’t bend my knees well, he knew how to work around this while still using other leg muscles. He explains what muscles and joints are involved so you really understand what he is doing. His modeling and gentle hands-on approach is very calming and encouraging.He also knew I wanted to improve upper body strength for golf. After only a few months, I has hitting longer drives and definitely had improved strength. I also lowered my handicap by 4 strokes! I wish he was still at my gym but know he is helping a lot of others keep up a healthy lifestyle.

Susan B
Potomac, Md.

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Okay, so I have to start by saying I hate working out, the idea of training makes me want to curl up into a ball and hide under my comforter. At least it did until I started working out with Kamran. Now (and I am loath to admit it) I actually look forward to training and am so proud of the results I have achieved. Or rather the results WE have achieved, for Kamran is so invested in my progress and deserves so much credit.

A little background; I initially started working out with Kamran because I was getting married and like most people I wanted to look the best I possibly could for my big day. So I figured a few short sharp weeks and hopefully I’d drop a few pounds and magically gain a six pack that somehow guests would be able to see through my suit. Little did I know that months later I would still be enjoying myself, making great progress in my strength, suppleness and overall well-being.

I’m in my forties hadn’t kept myself in shape and also had some back issues. Kamran not only took these factors into account, but helped me improve them. From the first session Kamran really worked with me. All my sessions feel tailored to my specific goals and I feel immeasurably healthier and happier than before. What sets Kamran apart from other trainers (beyond just his brilliant understanding of physiology and training methods) is how much he cares. He really wants to work with you, see you progress and knows how to push you further each time without you even realizing it. I’m not saying there aren’t days where I am cursing him out for making me do those extra couple of reps (he wouldn’t be doing his job is he didn’t), but choosing Kamran as my trainer was great decision that’s paying dividends.

I really can’t recommend Kamran highly enough. He’s a both a great trainer and a great person.
Adam Barry