Impact Metrowest

I started Peter’s class early January of 2014. Prior to this class I had zero experience in working out. My knowledge in nutrition, weight lifting, cardio was slim to none and to be honest I didn’t have a desire to know more about. I rarely ever worked out and didn’t care much about my body and needless to say I was packing on the pounds. Drinking beer every day to eating fast food. If it was unhealthy I was consuming it. Since joining Peter McMahon’s class I’ve lost nearly 40 pounds including a drastic change in body fat from around 22% to 11%. As well as cleaned up my nutrition and my whole lifestyle. Impact is not only and place to get an exercise but it’s a family. Peter is one the most motivational, caring, kind guy I’ve ever met, and if you need a boost of motivation at your workout he’s the man for it. This class has completely changed my life and for the better, not only with my body but my life. I’m a happier, more fit, energetic person than I’ve ever been. This class has made me into the person I’ve always wanted to become and made me bring my «A» game each and every day. I thank Peter for not only helping me transform my body (losing weight and gaining muscle), but I thank Peter for changing me into the man I am now. Impact is totally worth every penny. Whatever may be your goal, Peter will make it happen. His nutrition plans, to his routine’s he’s got it all to make you accomplish your goal. If your looking for your next exercise routine stop here. You won’t regret it! Thanks Peter!

I was introduced to Peter McMahon of Impact Metro West about 3 months ago, and I have to say that he is an amazing coach! Peter is extremely knowledgeable in both nutrition and fitness, and takes a positive approach that is exciting and fun. Peter also takes the time to provide you with a complete fitness and nutritional assessment, and will follow it with an individually customized plan to ensure maximum results. The workouts challenge you and leave you feeling energized! I thoroughly enjoy the workouts, and look forward to the next one!

I’ve been participating in the Impact MetroWest group classes for the past 8 months. Peter is as knowledgeable as they get when it comes to fitness and nutrition. He set me up with a personalized plan based on what I was trying to achieve. The results have been phenomenal and most importantly I have more energy and feel amazing! Peter motivates his Impact ‘champions’ to greatness every day! I highly recommend his top quality program.

Rarely do you come across a trainer in life that is the complete package. Peter McMahon is it. He will offer his all to get you to the best shape of your life through amazing work outs and proper nutrition.
First and foremost, he genuinely cares about the success of each of his clients.
Peter has been a very pivotal force in helping me realize my potential, boost my metabolism, make sure correct form is happening at all times, and most of all build up my mental toughness.
The path to optimum health around exercise and nutrition is a life long one, and I hope to know peter for a long while as I navigate it.
He is such a passionate, energized, educated and exceptional person. He «brings it» to each session with such a great, positive energy and expects the same from us.
He continues to adjust my program so that I can reach my goals. Nutritionally and physically.
This is someone I feel very lucky to have close by.
Peter McMahon is a treasure.
He will change your life If you are ready to accept the change you have to make for the pot of gold to come.

I started working with Pete in October 2013. I was tired of being tired and wanted to give something a try. I’ve never exercised in a gym or on my own before seeing Pete.
Pete has helped transform my diet, my life-​style, and my health. His practical advice, coupled with encouraging motivation during mental and physical aspects of his classes, has worked well for me. If you’re looking for a «boot camp», this is not the place for you. Quality is emphasized over quantity, with continual improvements.
I feel and look better since I’ve been exercising and eating better. I’ve lost 14 pounds of fat in 3 months. I thank Pete for all of this!

Peter is a fantastic trainer he really gets you motivated. I have always been a healthy person and have always gone to the gym. However, I was not seeing the results that I wanted. I gave Peter a try and I have been hooked ever since. It is a really motivating way to workout and a great way to start my mornings. I have also met some great people who are dedicated to seeing results!

Started working with Peter a little over 2 months ago and so far I’ve lost almost 20 lbs and 6% body fat! I have more energy, I’m more flexible, I sleep more soundly, and I’m motivated to keep it up.
In our first session Peter analyzed my strengths and weaknesses and devised a solid plan to help me reach my goals of looking better and losing weight. For the first month we worked on form and flexibility. We also built up my endurance and worked on balance. During the second month we continued to work on flexibility, endurance, and balance while incorporating sparatic weight training.
The best part about working with Peter is twofold: you will be motivated and you will be educated. Peter is careful to explain exactly how and why we do all of our exercises. Peter also routinely texts me to check in and make sure I am staying motivated. In addition, Peter has consistently emailed me information to help educate me and keep me motivated.
If you need to get in shape, lose weight, train for a certain activity or trip, or just need guidance in your workout train with Peter. You will not be disappointed.

I felt let down by Unilocal this time. With the raving reviews of Impact Long Beach, I felt this must be the best class in the world to go to, but I honestly feel the necessity to bring up the issues I can see are also bothering many of the classmates.
1. all the weekday classes are held at the «Metabolic Stadium» — which is the rooftop of CityPlace/​Walmart parking structure. I constantly felt like «are we supposed to be here??» as it’s not a public owned place like the bluff. And of course it’s dirty! The activities include crawling on the ground and push-​ups, so your hands are super filthy throughout the entire class. I guess there are people who wouldn’t mind getting dirty, but for those who mind, they should have been made aware before choosing to sign up the classes. All the pictures shown on the website are either the class by the beach (found out later the classes on the bluff are only available on the weekends, no weekday classes) or classes in a gym type of place (covered/​indoor). I have a feeling that no rooftop pictures are shown either because: a) showing the class at a parking lot is not very enticing for new comers or b) Impact Long Beach doesn’t have the right to show pictures of CityPlace parking lot. The sun is in your eyes the whole time and you’re baked and sun-​burnt. not very pleasent at all.
2. Very bothered that there’s a guy (a very un-​fit «associate») taking pictures and videotaping throughout the class. On the class registration form, there is a pretty much «mendatory» line, «I understand that photos or video may be taken during the course of my involvement in IMPACT, which may be used for promotional purposes. I understand that my „before & after“ photos will not be used for any promotional purposes unless I give written authorization.» So the picture/​video taking is pretty much forced upon you. I think this information should be clearly stated on the website before customers decided whether to sign up the classes as some people (such as myself) absolutely do not want any picture taken and made self-​concious during the class.
3. There are supposedly different types of classes, Flat Belly Formula, Fat Flush System, and Fat Furnace Program, etc. you can choose from, but as far as I can tell, there’s only 1 class. The trainer probably adjusts the level of difficuties as a whole group as the class progresses.
4. I checked out the class schedule on the website before purchasing the Groupon deal, and later found out the classes are only available 6am and 6pm weekdays (no Thursday) and a couple more slots on the weekend. So the advertised schedule is not accurate.
5. The trainer seemed very energetic and enthusiastic, but he tends to show you the move only 1 – 2 times, then you’re expected to just do it. Many of the classmates were all looking at each other to figure out what they were supposed to be doing and many people were literally saying, «I’m confused… is this right??»
Overall, this is a review to address the «mis-​advertisement» part of the business. These points are very important to a lot of customers and they should be made clear on the website. I’m sure readers can read about the trainer on other reviews.

Listen up people. Skinny jeans are «in» again. So get yours out of the closet and throw them on. What’s that? Oh, they don’t zip? Damn. Ok, detour. Throw on your workout gear and head to IMPACT with Peter. After doing a few of his workouts and following his easy meal plan, you’ll be back in your skinny jeans. Heck, you’ll probably feel so good after his program, you’ll want to hit the beach in your speedo. But please don’t.
In all seriousness, this is the best group exercise/​bootcamp I’ve found in Long Beach. And I’ve tried 3. This is the one I’m sticking with. Easy meal plans, nutritional training and hour-​long workouts that seriously fly by. If you join the 6am class, you’ll watch the sunrise with me. Also, Peter will become one of your best friends. I could rave all day about how great Peter and his IMPACT program is, but why take my word for it? Come see for yourself.

In a lot of ways Peter is your typical fitness dude. He’s tan, he’s always in gym clothes, and he’s super juiced about everything involved with working out. But what makes him different is that he cares so much about your success that you can’t help but work as hard as you can not to let him down. It’s nice to workout out overlooking the beach. No complicated mish-​mash of weight lifting or fear of him yelling at you for not being the fastest, strongest or coordinated in his group sessions. His methods are simple but effective and I feel like I can contact him at anytime if I have questions about my new outlook on fitness. Worth every penny.

Peter is the best. Really.
I’ve been to 2 other «boot camp» style classes in LB and most are known for quantity (of people) not quality (of the workout). My friend and I signed up for the 6 week 3X a week program — not only do we get a great work out, but upon signing up we also got meal plans, shopping list, alt workouts (great for when traveling), and loads of info on how to eat and be healthy. Peter also will bug you — really. If you didn’t get your goals in, if you didn’t come weigh in, etc. He will ride you to stay with the program (in a good way! Promise!) We meet at the beach and watch the sun rise. I feel great, I look great, I have more energy, I sleep better at night, I have less stress at work (I don’t sweat the small stuff anymore) — I am SO glad I did this!!! We are half way through the program and I will for sure be signing up again!

I have been so happy with my results over the past few months, Peter has helped me transform my body with full-​service personal training. His dynamic classes and easy-​to-​follow food plans are just a part of what he brings to the table. He is a great mentor for beginners like me, but from the results I’ve seen with his long term clients, he definitely knows how to kick your butt!
His classes are so good, it’s even worth getting up before the sun to get to his 6am classes at Bluff Park, overlooking the ocean. It’s a beautiful setting too, watching the sunrise while getting healthier and leaner is a great feeling.
Thanks Peter, you are AWESOME!

Peter is a man of his word. You want results, you’ll get it. You want a workout that will make you sweat every single class, it’ll happen. You want to discover muscles you never even knew you had, you’ll feel it. Peter’s classes will make all of the above and more happen for you. I can’t believe the amazing results and how good I feel after taking his classes for 3 months and trying out his 21-​day belly blast program. I must say it works! It REALLY WORKS!
I’ve had other trainers that after having experienced what I experienced I told myself I didn’t want to work with a trainer ever again. I was really skeptical about getting back to having a trainer/​coach and workout classes. I didn’t want to go through what I experienced in my past to happen again. And you know what? I’m really glad that I gave Peter’s class a chance! Peter is an amazing Coach! He is very positive and pushes you in every class. He is very motivational, upbeat and is very sincere to what he tells the class. He LOVES what he does and you can tell and it just makes the workouts more fun and go by fast.
I’ve tried other workout plans and diets that showed little to no results. Peter’s class and meal plan, on the other hand, definitely shows results and I feel better than ever.

When my girl decided that we should look for a trainer to point us in the right direction as far as workouts, I was a little aprehensive. I asked myself all the same questions I am sure are going through your head right now. Is is going to be worth it, will it cost too much, will I stick with it, will it make a difference? Well look no further because Peter always aims to impress. Peter’s group trainings are always worth it. He tailors the sessions to meet the widest variety of clients. He always offers up the activity to the general group, adds an easier variation of the movement and then adds a variation for those up to be challenged. I have always been that guy who wants to push a little harder. Peter is all too eager to add just a little more intensity when I ask for it. The groups are widely diverse from first timers who need to take it in stride to the go-​getters pushing their limits. Peter also offers special add-​on programs like the 21 day belly buster program complete with modified workout plans and meal plans. We are in the midst of this program right now and I can see the results already! Impact Long Beach is full of individual who are all looking for the same thing, a good non-​threatening workout with a trainer who cares enough to help you obtain the goals that mean the most to you. Give Peter a call, you will not be disappointed. You will find that he is very reasonable in comparison to the other trainers on the market. The team effort put forth by the group even makes me feel guilty when I do’nt make a session! YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO GIVE IMPACT A TRY!

I’m in the best shape of my life because of Peter.
I can’t say enough good things about his classes. My girlfriend and I, both 27, are in his group workouts and they’re hardcore (in a good way). The class is made up of all ages and both men and woman, with classes in the mornings and evenings. The group workout is for everybody. He also does 1 on 1 training, which I’m sure is even better.
Besides being an awesome personal trainer, Peter is a cool guy as well. He really keeps everybody motivated, you get the sense he really cares, he creates a good team environment, and he has a cool Boston accent.
The class includes an extremely helpful diet plan, which is the key to getting in better shape. That’s been a huge factor in our success.
We’ve seen great results and are feeling better than ever. This class is always staying fresh and interesting, and I love that it’s outdoors and not in a stinky gym. It’s a great investment. Try it out.

Peter is absolutely awesome! He is very positive and upbeat and makes the workouts fun and go by fast! I have so much fun doing all the different exercises and listening to his boston accent while I breakout a mean sweat! I highly recommend his class and he is very knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition! If you want to have fun while working out and make exercising a routine, Peter can definitely help you!

I joined Impact Long Beach mid January, at 238 pounds. It’s been a little over 3 months and I’m 210.5 pounds, down 3 percent body fat, went from a size 20 to 14 and still, continuing to loose! Peter is a great trainer who motivates you to be the best you possible physically. He challenges you to GET UNCOMFORTABLE during workouts explaining why it is necessary! He’s awesome at identifying healthy foods comparable specifically to your physical needs and weight lost. I AM MOTIVATED! I workout 3,4 times per week, I’ve become a healthy chef (in my own right) who cooks all the time and my food IS gooooood lol! Working out, and proper nutrition has become a part of my life style it’s second nature for me… all thanks to PETER MCMAHON!

This is the greatest trainer ever. I will soon be joining this program after training one-​on-​one with him.

I am a medical doctor; and I started to train with Peter 3 and half years ago. During this time, I have lost 30 pounds and I feel more fit than I felt in years. Peter is so good because he is committed to his clients.

I was a little skeptical when my friend had signed us BOTH up for a 2 week Fat-​Blast boot-​camp. But since I was in «get ready for cruise» mode I decided to try it. I am sure glad I did! Not only did Peter have a nutritional plan that I can actually prepare myself, eat and LIKE it, he also combined it with an exhausting workout! I have worked out with different trainers before and Peter is one of the better ones. The different types of exercises that he had us do was for EVERYONE to do. It wasn’t easy for anyone no matter what level you are at. He had a questionnaire prior to working out and I said I was a «7.» Ha — I should have said a 5!
If you are looking for a change of pace GROUP workout, then Impact Long Beach is the place to be. The group environment actually helps and encourages everyone I believe. I like being in a group where we cheer on one another and no one is better than the other. Every muscle is challenged — the class goes by fast, but you seem to burn more calories in one session than a regular spin class — TRUST!
I only gave it 4 stars because I AM tired after class. ;-) I highly recommend Peter and his classes! Its outdoors — you cant beat that!