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December 2022 by marc c.
Christopher and Marta are both very professional and dedicated to helping you meet your fitness goals.
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October 2022 by Scott Vinet
Zero stars! Chris is a thief and doesnt pay for services after having work done to personal property. Not only did he not pay but he also stole personal property so don’t do business with him!
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October 2021 by Robert Valquez
ZERO STARS!Christopher is a SCAMMER! HE WILL TAKE YOUR DEPOSIT AND WONT RETURN IT. THE WHOLE POI,NT OF A DEPOSIT IS TO GIVE IT BACK... THREE PEOPLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY WILL SMILE IN YOUR FACE, AND TAKE FROM YOU. BE CAREFUL DOING BUISNESS WITH CHRIS OR MARTA.DISGUSTING!
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September 2021 by Robert V.
I URGE EVERYONE TO READ THIS!!! Chris and Marta are scammers through and through. They scammed myself and my elderly mother out of our deposit. As I read other comments, I noticed I'm not the only one they have done this too. After putting a deposit down for training sessions with Chris, I had my big day coming that year so I wanted to look my best. My fiance was killed in a car accident so my whole life was changed. I got my deposits back from the venue of my wedding to the photographers that were hired, everyone was so understanding of my situation. But with Chris and Marta, they obviously didnt care. I never stared the sessions, Chris urged me to put a deposit down because he was very booked. Which was a lie.. He stopped responding to my calls and texts once he knew I was serious.
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April 2021 by Nguyen Phan
Christopher is a fantastic trainer--knowledgeable, passionate, professional. He's really perceptive about your weaknesses / what you need to work on, makes every session a challenge by mixing up the workouts, and pushes you to finish your reps. I'm quite happy with my progress after two weeks and can't wait to see how far I can go. The facilities are well maintained and it's in a great location not just for locals, but also commuters--there's 2 hour parking in the area and the gym has showers so you can work out, change, and go enjoy the city. Highly recommended to start now before he's fully booked again!
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February 2020 by Jason M.
I've been working out with Marta, and occasionally Christopher, here for about 15 months now, initially once a week and then twice a week soon after. Although I am no stranger to personal training - I've worked with personal trainers pretty much nonstop over the past 10 years, with breaks never longer than a couple of months - I've never gotten such amazing results (even though clearly I am only getting older!). I've noticed a number of improvements to my physique, but most importantly, I have virtually no neck problems any more, despite having them regularly since I was fresh out of college. The problems had gotten progressively worse, even to the point of hospitalization once and regular chiropractic adjustments; they're now GONE. It's great to have more energy and look better, but for the neck improvements alone, I'll be eternally grateful. Add to that their convenient location, their flexibility if you have to reschedule, and Marta's combination of a great sense of humor and toughness (she'll get every last rep out of you...), and you have a winning combination in terms of getting your butt in shape.
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February 2020 by Yash K.
Chris and Marta are awesome! I took personal training with Marta for 1 year at this gym and it has been my most productive workout routine ever. I went from not knowing how to do a proper bench press to nailing them and actually enjoying them. She would always push me to do more, take on more weight and never give up. I would have never been able to do that on my own, I would have given up very easily. After training here for a couple of months I started noticing changes in my physique which was a very satisfying reward. Along with the great workouts, Marta and Chris ensure that the gym has a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. So it is not just pure workout but a lot of fun bundled in with the workout. If you are serious about putting in the hard work and seeing changes in yourself I would highly recommend them :-)
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February 2020 by Alyssa D.
I can't say enough great things about Van Buren Personal Training. I was a client at this gym for about 2 years until recently when I moved out of the area. My husband and I started training with Marta about 6 months before we got married. My husband and I lost more than 40lbs together and gained a lot of muscle before our wedding. Marta was always so much fun that she made the hard workouts as pleasant as can be. We were always laughing and enjoying ourselves notwithstanding that she was pushing us in a way that we couldn't have done on our own at the gym. When we had initially signed up, we thought that this was going to be a short term plan to lose weight just for the wedding, but we stayed on as clients long after the wedding. I never thought I would enjoy working out and never understood how anyone could enjoy it. But, Marta really changed our minds and more importantly our lifestyle. There's no doubt that we'd still be going to get personal training from here if we were in the area. It is a very worthwhile investment to a healthier life.
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October 2019 by Peter P.
Update: My situation has not changed. During our last in-person meetup I told him that I would be moving out of town, and it seems that he has conveniently blocked my phone number in an effort to not pay back the refund. I would urge viewers of this review to be very careful when doing business with Chris.
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December 2018 by Chelsea H.
When I lived in this neighborhood I would walk by this gym everyday with my dog and every single time he would try to go inside. Well I got curious about personal training once I got engaged and wanted to get in shape for my wedding. It was a tough commitment, but I worked hard and was able to lose about 15lbs. All of my friends & family kept saying how amazing I looked & I felt so proud of all my hard work. I even influenced some of my friends to start working out. I can honestly say that Christopher & Marta are amazing. I worked specifically with Marta & she constantly made me laugh & pushed me to do things that I didn't think I could do. My whole mindset about working out has changed. Marta really taught me how to work out and build muscle without having to do a lot of cardio. Anyone who is interested should try it and at least give it 3-6 months to see results. Not only do I see Marta & Christopher as my personal trainers but I consider them family. They even came to my wedding and are super dog friendly. They leave a water bowl out & have treats ready. I highly recommend them!!!
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September 2018 by Usman A.
You want results and have a good time while doing it? Chris is your man! It's been almost a year since I started training with Chris. I decided to focus on my body and health after going through something personal. Over the course of 9 months I have put on about 15 pounds of muscle, dropped about 2% body fat, gained strength, endurance and confidence - all of that while having a great time and experience. Chris' style is unique - he makes you work hard every time and pushes your limits for continued growth (whatever your goal might be) in every single workout. He does this in a way which is highly encouraging. He draws a nice set of clients who are all friendly, encouraging and inspiring. If you want to change your life in a meaningful way go and train with Chris. All you will have to do is show up for each session!
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June 2018 by Xu L.
My body has transformed since I started working out with Chris. Chris is very experienced and push you in the right way. He is also super fun to talk to and make the whole training experience very enjoyable. Highly recommend!!
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May 2014 by Charley Hine
Chris Van Buren changed my life.
