Train Smart

We have been to many therapist to treat our knots and breakdown from weightlifting. From Chiro to ART to Massages but we found that MAT and with the knowledge of Adrian to be the most effective one. Range of motion is part of weight lifting and without it, muscle building can not be what it’s supposed to do. Keyword for that is MOTION. The therapy that Adrian does is by far makes sense and the education about the neuro-​muscular receptors firing is extremely informative. Hands down the best therapy by far!

For the past 3 years my husband and I have been weight-​training in our home gym with Adrian Van der Walt of TrainSmart. Always on time and eager to work, Adrian has increased our strength and body awareness. With his in-​depth knowledge of the body, Adrian prepares workouts designed for our specific needs and changes them as our needs change. With his certified MAT training he has helped us through our various injuries and aging pains. With all his skills and his genuine concern for his clients’ health and well-​being plus an easy going gentle nature, I highly recommend Adrian for anyone looking for a skilled health and body trainer. He’s more than a trainer he’s a coach.

I have used trainers for over 30 years, but no one his remotely close to Adrian in his skills. Back in 2001 I suffered a severe back injury and managed pain from day to day for years, unable to participate in sports. I met up with Adrian sometime around 2008 and he worked me through a very gradual rebuilding of my core strength to the point where I could cycle again and even jog in the canyon. With additional help from a nutrition specialist I shed 15 pounds and actually became lean and muscular again. Although I have occasional setbacks with back pain, I does not dominate my life and I am lean and muscular.
Adrian’s approach to core strength training was the key, along with is patience and good judgment. He is constantly going for additional advanced instruction and is, by far, the most knowledgable and skilled trainer you will ever meet. Absolutely excellent.

I started training with Adrian when I was 13 years old and my dad trained with him the year before, and for years after. I can honestly tell you Adrian truly cares about all of his clients. He is constantly searching for new ways to help you improve and to make your body «work» properly. Adrian used muscle activation techniques in order to help muscles in my body become «active» again which allowed for me to become stronger and more fit. Not only is Adrian a great motivator, he completely changed my outlook on exercise. I began to love exercising and always looked forward to my work outs rather than dreading them. Adrian helped me reach for my goals and is the is reason I am able to stay in shape and perform so well in competitions. I highly recommend that you give him a call, he will motivate you and help you in reaching your goals. You will not be disappointed.

Adrian has worked with my teenage son who has cerebral palsy for several months now. Adrian does the Muscle Activation Technique as well as personal training exercises. He uses the Power Plate with him for vibrational input. When we started with Adrian, I thought it would be a nice change of pace for Jake instead of the typical therapy he is used to. Well, Adrian has done a lot more than that… my son is not just developing more strength, but he has better coordination and his knees (which have been chronically bent) are now almost straight in standing. His standing recently changed dramatically from any other time in his life (after years of therapy). We are seeing many surprising and positive changes from his work with Adrian, that we are just thrilled! Plus Adrian is such a nice, enthusiastic person, that my son can’t wait to see him!

I know many trainers and fitness experts (I am one) and I only trust Adrian to work with my clients in my absence. He is not only committed to his clients’ goals, he is committed to continually educating himself. Any trainer can make you sweat and count reps… Adrian will create a safe, challenging and progressive program designed just for you.

I have known Adrian for almost 5 years now and I have been both a client of his as well as a referring health care provider.
From my own personal experience, there is no trainer out there that I currently know, that looks at the human body the way that Adrian does. He utilizes Muscle Activation Technique and Touch for Health, combined with functional core and strength training to analyze and address structural imbalances to optimize function and performance.
Since I have trained with Adrian I am the strongest and most balanced I have ever been. I incorporate his work into my wellness routine which includes weekly chiropractic adjustments, monthly massage and acupuncture, quarterly detoxification, and functional diet and supplementation.
From a professional perspective, Adrian and I have co-​managed many clients and the outcomes have been phenomenal. I would have a client that had tremendous improvement under my care and seemingly hit a plateau. With the addition of Adrian’s work, they gained significant strength and balance that was previously not present. This allowed them to reduce the frequency of sessions with me and ultimately gave them more power and freedom.
All-​in all, Adrian is truly a gem and I can not recommend him highly enough. He truly cares for his clients and utilizes a comprehensive and holistic approach to assist them in reaching and exceeding their health and fitness goals. He has changed my life as well as many of my friends and patients. Do yourself a favor and give him a call.