Testimonials

I have been working with Brian since 2018, starting with in-person training for general strength and transitioning to online powerlifting prep when I moved away. Brian’s coaching approach is tailored to individual goals, providing support without bullying or yelling. He trusts clients to understand their bodies and determines the intensity of their workouts. Despite a couple of injuries, Brian programmed around them and even included rehab work. Through his guidance, I have dropped 20 lbs, gained muscle, achieved strength goals like a 300 lb deadlift, participated in powerlifting meets, and significantly reduced back pain. In my 40s, I am in the best shape of my life.

Choosing to stay in shape as you age is crucial, and I made that decision a few years ago. Currently, I work with Brian Hershler, my trainer of four years. Brian is an exceptional trainer who understands my needs, adjusts accordingly, and brings out the best in me. My goal is not to gain excessive muscle mass, but rather to maintain enough strength to live without the typical aches and pains of aging. Working with Brian has been incredibly satisfying, and I intend to continue as his client in the future.

Since 2015, I have been a certified personal trainer, working intermittently with various coaches to enhance my knowledge, particularly in programming. Among them, Brian stands out as surpassing all others. Initially, I had intended to train with him for only 12 weeks, but it has now been well over a year. Throughout my life, I struggled to gain size and strength due to a lack of foundation in my youth. However, Brian’s programming approach has propelled me to achieve unprecedented gains, surpassing even those made during the initial stages of training. Moreover, he has taught me a more effective way to design programs for my own clients, thereby improving my skills as a trainer. In contrast, most coaches charge exorbitant prices for excessive and unnecessary information.

Brian has been my trainer for a few years, and I sincerely appreciate his professional skills, kindness, and attentiveness during our training sessions. I highly recommend him as a trainer. I am extremely pleased with the results I have achieved under his guidance.

I’ve known Brian for 9-10 years, and his motivation remains as strong as it was when I first consulted him in 2014. What sets him apart is his unwavering commitment to his clients’ success, consistently pushing me beyond my perceived limits and customizing sessions based on my daily condition. He emphasizes the importance of leg days, introduces new exercises and techniques, and ensures I don’t hit a plateau by diversifying routines. Without a doubt, I highly recommend working with Brian to unlock your potential and achieve your personal gains. Thank you!

Brian’s programming/coaching helped me lose over 40 pounds while gaining strength in powerlifting as well as functional strength for weighted rucking. The format was especially helpful as it came in 2 week to 1 month blocks and was highly organized (excel spreadsheet). Beyond the concrete information, Brian also provided invaluable advice and insights that really explained why the given methods and exercises were important and effective, rather than just going through motions.

I worked with Brian, a personal trainer who created a custom program tailored to my athletic background and needs. Despite limited equipment in my home gym, every workout was refreshing and invigorating with a variety of unique movements. Brian took the time to understand my involvement in underwater hockey, considering my strengths, weaknesses, and past injuries. He kept each workout fresh and engaging, introducing new exercises that challenged my body and ensured continuous progress. I appreciated his knowledge and passion for fitness. I still hate cluster sets haha.

With an extensive wealth of knowledge, Brian consistently proves his ability to provide invaluable assistance in pursuit of any fitness goal. Serving as my trusted trainer for nearly a decade, he has expertly guided me through diverse endeavors such as football bulking and preparing for physique competition-level cuts. Brian’s unwavering support and profound expertise have remained steadfast, consistently propelling me towards success.