Derrick is the first personal trainer that I have worked with, and I only wish that I had done so earlier. In the past, I always considered working out to be a chore, but Derrick’s style of circuit training is both challenging and engaging. The hour that I spend training tends to fly by, which is not something I can say about any other workout I’ve tried. Not only do I always leave in a good mood, but I can actually see and feel how much stronger I’ve gotten since I started working with Derrick, which is an awesome feeling. I also really appreciate Derrick’s flexibility when it comes to working with his clients' schedules. If you have to reschedule a session, Derrick will work to fit you in during a different time slot that week, no questions asked. He’ll also train you virtually if you are out of town. I can’t recommend Derrick highly enough!

I started personal training full time back in 2002 after spending 4 years in the Marine Corps. In the last 24 years of my career, I have worked strictly in the field of personal training. I'm not a trainer working other jobs who does this for a little extra money on the side. Personal training is and always has been my life goal. With over 16,000 sessions experience, my skill set is as tightly refined as they come. I enjoy working with one's own body weight. My clients love it too because I keep it fun and challenging at the same time. Although, I do touch on traditional resistance training with weights, my goal is not to reiterate things that you may already know. My programs not only teach you how to perform an exercise, but how to perform it in the most creative and challenging ways. This keeps the program fresh for months at a time. In fact, my program is so diverse, it takes about 3 months before you will repeat anything. Even then, I will still incorporate new techniques.
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I've been training with Derrick nonstop for the last two years and I can say this has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. He's completely transformed how I think about food and fitness with a very easy-to-follow diet. He uses an app to track your meals that actually imposes very little burden on your day-to-day, it takes just a couple seconds when you're eating to add the food to the tracker. He also taught me a very important lesson that you can still enjoy all your favorite foods, you just have to learn the nutrition in those foods and how to plan for when you can enjoy them (aka moderation). The important distinction that Derrick teaches is that you can calculate moderation, you just have to stick to the formula. The workouts are very fun - we get a lot done and have a great time. I've been training twice/week for 1 hour each session. It's truly incredible how much noticeably stronger and fitter I am from sticking to the workouts. I went from barely being able to do a couple lunges two years ago to fun and difficult exercises like flipping my legs up over my head while just hanging from my arms. I've lost almost 100lbs and my blood pressure has plummeted. Derrick keeps telling me that I've become too strong and I don't need to train as often, but I'm having trouble cutting back because I love it so much. Which is totally crazy, the me from two years ago could barely get off the couch and now I get anxious if I've been sitting around too long. Derrick's the best trainer in DC and he's totally changed my life.
I strongly recommend Derrick's program. I'm 3 months in and could not be happier with where we are at. The workouts are done in circuits which helps see what body parts you are working, and it is customized to where you are at and your goals. Derrick is receptive to questions about form and other exercises you can do outside of workouts. As part of the program, Derrick also advises on dieting best practices which has been really helpful. He walks through your numbers and personal situation and offers suggestions on ways to think about food and meal planning. I am really pleased with the direction Derrick has provided me, and the results are even better than I hoped/expected.
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