David Waters Fitness Training

Great workouts and a great motivator as well. He not only helped me reach my goals but SURPASS them as well!!!

My fitness journey with Dave waters is different than most female needs for fitness. I was 109 lbs at 5’7″ which is pretty underweight for someone my height, and I also had the body of a 12 year old boy. My goal was so step on stage and compete in Bikini division at 130 lbs. I started «working out» on my own and combined with healthy eating habits I was able to reach 120 lbs, no where near close enough to compete on stage with females who has been training for years. My friend referred me to David Waters who had trained other successful bikini competitors as well. He is amazing to work with: from flexible training schedule, to knowledge of muscle growth, unique exercises to target specific muscles… my transformation in just 6 months was outstanding. Thanks to Dave I now have the dream body I always wanted, toned but still feminine in all the right places! But his training doesn’t stop there, I often catch him training others in the arts of boxing and Muay Thai.

Great Trainer, really motivates you!

David is professional, top of his league.
I am a very focused person so the usual idle chit-​chat trainers can sometimes engage in does not happen with my time with David. All work and no play, makes Naureen a hot girl:)

I’ve been through some tough workouts being a former Marine and the closest anyone has come to really testing me is this guy. A great trainer who recognizes the potential in his clients. Utilizing everything in the gym to have a different and fun workout each time you train with him.

I’ve been to many gyms, and I have had a number of trainers. Waters is among the best, if not the best I’ve known. He is first of all very knowledgeable with strength training and nutrition. He is personable, punctual, polite, and best of all fun. The hour flies by. His education and care he exudes makes you feel comfortable when a gym can be intimidating. He is a gem of a trainer and a class act. David also trains my 15 year old daughter who runs track at Santa Monica High School. He his terrific with teens. He is young at heart and truly knows how to keep her interested and having fun. She always looks forward to training with him. Her friends often ask to join her to meet him because she speaks so highly of him and he is a great coach and good friend now. I believe we found a trainer and friend for as long as he’ll have us :)
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!

I never thought I would have a personal trainer. I am an athletic person who tries to live a healthy, balanced life but I am not at all obsessed about fitness. I recently moved from NYC to LA and decided to go for a trial to kickstart my new life the right way. I did a little research and David had a 5 star rating and great reviews. Well the trial turned into a membership because he is that good! He’s exactly what I need to stay motivated to get the results and balance I am looking for. Plus he is a nice, genuine person and keeps the workouts fun and interesting. I actually look forward to going even if I feel like my butt was kicked the time before. It’s ok if I am sore after because I know it’s necessary and working. Believe me you won’t be disappointed!

David is beyond the best trainer I ever had! I have done boot camps, spin classes, gym classes etc and I get better results when I train with David. He has transformed my body to look better than it was in my athletic years.
Every workout he switches up the exercise which shocks my body, and that’s reason I get the best results. It’s never a boring workout! He knows what he’s doing and also knows all about nutrition. I definitely recommend him!!!

So, I thought i was reasonably in shape. It had been awhile. I’m 52. My first session with David i wanted to show what i could do. 40 minutes in, i was on my back in a dizzy fog, with delusional thoughts about rising from the mat for more. Yea, i thought about getting up for 25 minutes. David fed me a recovery drink which snapped me out of it. And so began a indispensible journey of discovery, limits, and personal goals redefined. I was hooked.
David leads by example. His example is naturally inspirational. I’ve nicknamed him, «Dangerous Waters.» I tell my girlfriend on session days…“I’m heading into Dangerous Waters…” followed by the typical…“Uh oh, good luck!” She loves him for the physical results and mental boosts i’m getting. Besides the female nods, a byproduct of David’s work has included a return to the tennis court — an injury had kept me out of 5.0 tourneys since my mid-thirties…now i’m back, stronger than ever, hitting the hell out of the ball with better mobility — the dead arm symptoms are gone – newly discovered brute force has prevailed.
David focuses on functional strength, way beyond the «vanity» muscles — my core, trunk, back and legs have never felt stronger. His methods are basic — perfect form, challenging weight amounts, and those haunting rep requests…“I want 20, just like this…“
Buyer beware — if you’re looking for someone to socialize with, to give you that extra minute or two to recover, and someone to delude you up with empty props around your progress, don’t sign up. If you’re serious and want to discover your fitness potential and love a challenge, David’s your man. Jump on the Unilocal offer.
I’d tell you more, but right now i have to plan my next-​day eating and get to bed. Heading into Dangerous Waters tomorrow… somewhere between love and hate, i can’t wait for what the rapids may bring.
–Pete

Dave knows his stuff and puts you through an amazing workout. When I’m training for a fight, I always use David to help me prepare with pad work, cardio and improve my explosive style. Overall, his workouts can cater to all types of people. Whether your the average Joe or the serious athlete, you should contact Dave.

First off, I was not the personal trainer type before I started working out with Dave. Now, 1.5 years (closer to 2 years?) later and I’m singing a new tune about this whole personal trainer thang.
Here’s what happened:
I’ve always been athletic, but I had gained some weight after some thyroid issues, and I was ready to get back in shape. I started hitting the gym alone and felt alright about my workouts. Waters reached out, and I took him up on a trial session… I had no idea that I had no idea how to work out in a gym!!!
I started training with Dave 2 — 4 times a week and actually enjoyed his crazy, intense workouts — he really knows how to keep it fresh, and I have learned so many things! (about workouts, gym equipment, and my body).
Dave makes sure that I really get as much out of every workout as possible. He pushes me beyond my «limit» and toward my potential, full throttle. Optimizing potential seems to be his general M.O., and he’s damn good at it.
Also, I had no idea how much I’d love muay thai boxing!
Meanwhile, I lost the weight, and became STRONGER (not bulkier!) than I’ve ever been in my life. I feel so good about my body and I really do have Mr. Waters to thank for that.
Dave is truly a wonderful trainer. He’s also a good dude. (And a funny one… which is so necessary in this intense context). Every workout is an investment in my health and overall well-​being, and it continues to pay off.
I give my highest of recommendations to Mr. David Waters!

David waters is champ! He will customize your workout routine completely and work with you directly to get the results you want. For me personally, I am not a gym person. I love being outdoors and breathing fresh air. David created an outdoor routine and I couldn’t have been happier! He is positive, tough, and you will see results. :)

I found out about David from a friend a few weeks before I was leaving LA and was interested in taking some lessons in boxing/​muay thai. One of the hardest parts about leaving LA for school was leaving the training. David was great about motivating me early in the morning and making me work incredibly hard the entire session, every time. After just coming off rowing in college, it was difficult finding something to supplement the workout, but David pulled it off. Despite only being able to do a few sessions, I was already able to see changes in my body and my fitness level and hooked to using boxing as a new training tool. I’ve been following his training and blog to keep up with all of his advice across the country. Needless to say, when I return to LA I will be going back to David for training!

It’s been great working out with David. His workouts are intense but also really fun! I didn’t want someone who would make me do the same repetitions every time but someone who would challenge me, keep things interesting and someone I would ultimately learn from. David has done all of that! I particularly enjoyed doing Muay Thai with him. It’s great to work out and be challenged while learning a new art.
I highly recommend David!

I’m a new client with David so will have to post and update in a couple of months to report on my results. But I can say that he is tough and has the goal of making you STRONGER. I am sore for literally days after a session with him not because I’m out of shape (I’m an avid marathoner) but because he finds every single weak, less developed spot on my body and targets that. Upper back? Check. Lower core? Check. Never done a pull up in my life? He promises I’ll be able to do 10. He’s also really nice and the Velocity Gym is a convenient location to meet him.
Bonus: I would’ve paid him just for the stretching session he worked me through after our workout. Bonus for having a big, strong PT!

I have always considered myself someone who is in relatively good shape and often pride myself on my discipline. With that said, I have never felt so out of shape in my life as I did when I trained with David Waters for the very first time. I needed a challenge and I got that and more! One year and many muay thai, combat fitness, and personal training sessions later I feel stronger and more confident than I have ever before. Before I started training with Dave, I couldn’t do a single push-​up. Now, I can do 232 push-​ups without dropping to my knees. I have lost 20lbs and lowered my body fat percentage from 32% to 9%.
Dave is an excellent trainer because he recognizes the potential in his clients. He leads every person to meet their goals and will push your body beyond the limits set by your mind. He is a personal trainer for both those who want to learn their way around a gym and others who are in need of a greater challenge. I cannot recommend him enough!

David is is a great trainer if you want results.
His approach seems simple but it really works (just make sure to follow the plan!). I started working out with him last April and within 6 months I’d lost 30 pounds and double digits in body fat percentage. Now that my focus has shifted to building muscle, I’m doing things — like pull-​ups — that I haven’t been able to do in years.
Highly recommended!

I trained with David for several months. Muay Thai kickboxing once a week and regular personal training once a week. The guy knows his stuff and is always experimenting with innovative ways to kick your butt into shape. Muay Thai with him is hella fun. Learned a lot and got compliments on my arms all the time while training with him.

Been training with Dave since 09, he is an amazing trainer. Prior to training with Dave I hated running and was stuck in a rut. Now I run every day. Dave incorporates boxing with cardio with circuit training! You can never get bored! He’s seen me through a broken femur even doing water training so I didn’t gain 100 lbs while I was recovering. He’s really patient but really pushes to work hard. He knows his stuff and unlike any other trainer I’ve worked with he is willing to teach you so that you can do the workouts when he’s not around. I just started a régime with Dave a month ago because I’m getting married and my wedding is in 4 weeks and already I see my arms and booty looking better than it did when I first bought the dress.

David has been my personal trainer for almost three years.
He’s knows what he teaches and his work outs are tailored to fit your needs.
I have definitions in places that I haven’t seen since my early twenties.
We do a combination of weight training, aerobics and boxing.
He has me doings things in my workout I never thought I could ever possibly do.
Dave is awesome!