Daniel Lue

I have known and worked with Daniel a long time and I would say he gets results. Bottom line, which is what someone is ultimately looking for. He is responsive and tailors bespoke programs for each individual. 5 stars all the way.

Like many Moms, I had gained too much weight from having two babies and felt frustrated that I was not able to successfully take it off on my own. Not only did I feel defeated in my weight loss efforts but I felt overworked, overwhelmed, and tired all the time, which led me to overeat and gain even more weight. I knew I had to make a change in my life because my doctor told me at the rate I was going, my weight gain would eventually affect my health. I wanted to be healthy; so that I could live a long life for my children.
I am so glad that I found Daniel because unlike other trainers at local gyms, he has extensive experience and is considered a «Top Tier» Personal Trainer. Not only is his National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certification respected in the fitness industry, but he is very knowledgeable and keeps up-​to-​date with nutrition, health, and fitness concepts. I loved how Daniel’s program is user-​friendly for busy people like me. He designed this amazing plan that worked really well! This program included custom meal plans and specific exercises developed with my favorite activities and foods in mind. While on his plan, I was never hungry and had so much more energy.
Within five months, I achieved my goal weight of 105, which was my high school weight. Daniel also developed a progressive exercise plan where I had become stronger than I had ever been. Today, I not only do pull-​ups but I also do my squats, lunges, and dead-​lifts with a barbell measuring 110 pounds, which exceeds my body weight. I never expected that I would be the best version of myself after having two children at age 40!
Daniel’s encouragement, enthusiasm, and support helped me reach my goals and even carried me through tough times. There had been countless times where he believed in me and even pushed me to aim higher when I doubted myself. This propelled me to accomplish things far beyond my expectations, in all aspects of my life. I would definitely say that Daniel changed my life in a profound way.

I’m a little hesitant to write this review since it’s only been six weeks that I’ve been training with Daniel but with my previous trainer I waited 7 months before writing a review and things went downhill shortly after that so I guess if I’m jinxed and destined to repeat that cycle then it’s better Daniel is out of my life sooner than later, right? Wrong! Wrong in that I know that cycle has already been broken.
This has been a bittersweet process for me, bitter due to my relationship with my very first trainer not working out, sweet because of finding Daniel. I came to Daniel with a lot of baggage but was open about it with him before we ever met and had our first session and I will say he handled it like a champion, not to mention a true professional. I won’t say he held my hand or just told me what I wanted to hear, because he didn’t, what he did do was with my concerns and issues find the positives between us and how those were a good fit for us to be able to have a healthy and compatible working relationship. Daniel truly is balanced!
Now on to the training… First I should say I found Daniel on my own, his bio posted below on this Unilocal page spoke to me as did his skinny man program that he offers. And now after training with him a while Bia N’s review really resonates with me as does Lucy Y’s. After the first couple of sessions I thought his workouts were pretty comparable to my previous trainer’s. Actually during the first workout I thought I was basically walking through the session until I realized that this second time around was different, I wasn’t starting from scratch, that I started with a good foundation and the basics garnered from my past trainer and was able to do the exercises without as much correction as I once did. The real tell tale sign that I didn’t just walk through that first session was when I escaped to my car afterwards and sat down in the seat and discovered my t-​shirt was absolutely soaking wet with sweat… lol!!! I was so nervous that first time that I forgot my normal routine of changing out of my wet top before getting into the car. Then it was about week 3 or 4 that my head cleared and I knew I had not just made a lateral move but instead had moved on to the next level and was being challenged with every step, squat, curl, etc… and along with that getting nailed right and left for my form… lol!!!
The one thing none of his clients’ reviews prepared me for was how much attention Daniel pays to YOUR diet and what an integral part of his training program it is. I avoided other trainers simply because all they talked about was that your diet is as important if not more important than what you do in the gym. So ultimately I ran right into exactly what I was trying to avoid… ugh! One week I made the mistake of telling him I only had McD’s once that week. I have found Daniel does not guilt you, nor preach to you, nor treat you like a student even though you are in essence one, instead all he did was say to me «Please, no more McD’s» and since then sadly I have not consumed a single French fry nor anything else from McD’s. I miss my fries! Another time I mentioned that I usually had potato chips with my sandwiches at lunch. Again, nothing more than «not good» and I haven’t eaten a single chip since. It’s eerie I tell you! I told Daniel he’s like a Trojan computer virus that infects your computer, you don’t know that something other than you is in control of it. He’s taken over, really he has… lol! Luckily my anti-​virus/​malware is holding up in the coffee area although it is becoming increasingly difficult to enjoy all the afternoon cups I used to savor now that I am at least consuming equal amounts of water to coffee. Yeah, he mentioned hydration to me hence the water intake. One last thing, I found Daniel is not into using sports/​workout supplements and in place of them he expects you to eat your way there so you’ve been warned.
Know that Daniel only preaches what he practices, he doesn’t ask or expect anything of you that he himself doesn’t or wouldn’t do. Although I still have hopes of corrupting him and getting him to cave and eat an entire box of Girl Scout cookies in one sitting… lol!!!

I have always been the kind of guy to go to the gym and workout to stay in shape. However, no matter how hard I’ve tried, I’ve never really had the body that I’ve always wanted. I lifted weights, did my cardio and I ate healthy (or so I thought). I’ve never thought about hiring a trainer before. I thought by just reading fitness magazines, blogs and watching YouTube videos would be good enough.
Then my good friend introduced me to Daniel so I decided to give personal training a try. After a few weeks, I was hooked. Daniel not only changed my entire workout and nutrition habits, but also changed my mental and even spiritual approach to training.
I have a pretty hectic schedule and at times it just seems impossible to workout and to eat healthy. Daniel was able to come up with a program that was tailor made to my busy schedule that kept me on track.
I’ve been very excited with the way I’m starting to look. I’ve lost bodyfat and have gained very noticeable lean muscle mass. My clothes look at lot better on me now and I enjoy buying shirts that show off my muscles. It won’t be very long until I realize the body I’ve always wanted thanks to Daniel!

I’ve never been the type of person to enjoy working out all the time, especially if it wasn’t while playing a sport. Being a ping pong coach and competitor, I’m in solid cardiovascular shape but I noticed that since I am not in high school anymore (to say the least), my muscles have been starting to atrophy and I really wanted to change that. The problem was, I didn’t know exactly how. Reading fitness magazines and watching YouTube videos weren’t quite cutting it because I needed a program that was customized to my particular needs and crazy schedule.
Finally, I decided that I wasn’t the best person to keep myself accountable and was introduced to Daniel through a mutual friend. My first impression was «WOW! He’s a REALLY nice guy.» He really knew his stuff and kept digging into my life to figure out which areas of my body needed the most work. This also meant keeping a strict diet and exercise regiment that not only gave me a more lean shape, but also gave me a boost in my immune system that I desperately needed. Lots of people are getting sick lately and I’m happy to not be a part of the sick club. I’ve also been sleeping better … which is PRICELESS considering the crazy hours I keep.
I was thrilled when I lost my first pound of fat and gained two pounds of lean muscle. I used to like the way I looked in the mirror naked if the sunlight hit my body at the right angle… but NOW, after weeks of working with Daniel, no matter where the sun is or how the lighting is… I REALLY like standing naked in front of my mirror… a LOT. I mean, if I didn’t have other things to do… I would spend HOURS… okay… I still like to be productive… but I am very happy with my shape to say the least. I’ve been getting lots of compliments lately that I never used to get and people asking me what I eat and what I do for exercise. I used to think I was at my physical peak during high school soccer… but over a decade later… this is the best my body has ever looked.
Daniel will go above and beyond to keep you accountable, and BELIEVE ME… you will be VERY happy he did. He really believed in me and coached me through some of my greatest difficulties. Sweating and burning calories does not have to be a miserable process; on the contrary, it can be quite fun! ESPECIALLY when you really look the way you’ve always wanted.

What can I say?
Everything is POSITIVE when training with Daniel Lue. And with a body like his… you’d be down right silly not to train with him. Not only is he a physical trainer, he is also spiritually and mentally balanced. That is hard to find in a trainer/​life coach.
Most just want to dough $$$ and move on. I’ve always taken in and TOSSED out other trainers. When I started working with Dan we instantly clicked and I’ve stuck with him for many years. He has been the only person who has worked with my schedule without an attitude or the «LA, I’m too good for you» mentality. He is sensitive to your wants/​needs, humble and open to your suggestions. I’ve learned that whatever he says goes. He has been there for me during critical situations when I needed to shape up for last minute photo-​shoots! And with his busy schedule, I can call on him ANYTIME for last minute mental and nutritional advice. I no longer consider him just a trainer. He IS a life long friend and mentor. I’ve seen his dedication to focusing on health and happiness by impacting one person at a time… from people suffering with cancer, to A-​list actors.
I hope that when you come across this page, you will take a chance on Daniel Lue… It will be one of the BEST decisions you’ve ever made!

I moved to Los Angeles last year. I travel frequently for my job, and constantly being on the move means having some pretty bad eating habits, and I was gaining weight in places I wish I didn’t. Not wanting to become excessively out of shape Thankfully, Daniel was recommended to me by a friend.
He is very enthusiastic and easy to get along with, but always made sure to challenge me every step of the way. I needed help with my exceptionally large waistline, which I must profess, is likely the result of late night snacking. I was given a nutritional meal plan to follow– and I did my best to stick with it. This wasn’t too hard; in fact, it was quite easy to follow. The end result was that I lost 8 lbs. and gained a few pounds of solid muscle. On top of that, I felt a greater amount of flexibility than I have in the past decade or so, and the slight pains I had in my back and knee are gone. I’ll definitely be sure to stay in touch with Daniel.

I am dead.
One session was all it took for Daniel to put my daily NYC «exercise» routine of walking up and down 5 flights of stairs at least two times a day, and city block walkage to shame.
Being back in El Lay means Pie Hole, Manhattan Beach Post, brunch at KTCHN 105, and then Pie Hole again within oh two days. So when I spent the night at Lucy Y’s humble abode after dinner, she offered to have her trainer Daniel work me out with her during one of her regular weekly sessions the next morning. I admitted it would be good for me and all the pie to my thighs.
Daniel was fun and funny and the hour flew by. Yes my ass was sore after wards but I knew it did my body good. If I could have Daniel come to me at home, maybe I’d start working out regularly like Lucy Y too.
Thank you for working off my Pie Hole Daniel! Next time I’ll bring you a slice of the Earl Grey Tea pie that made me realize I needed you.

As a life coach and massage therapist, I know the value of exercise. But at the end of my long day, the last thing I want to do is go to the gym. So when a client told me that her trainer Daniel does house calls, I tried him out.
It’s now a few months later and I’ve been working out with Daniel in the small gym in my building twice a week. He’s a crafty one — he knows I love kicking and punching my heavy bag, so he tires me out on weights and punching and kicking mitts and other stuff first and then gets me to squeeze even more out on that bag. My roundhouse kicks could do some serious damage now, and it’s so much fun!
The best thing about Daniel is that he believes in incorporating meditation, good nutrition, and emotional balance, so he can talk about all these things. Since I also talk about these things with my clients, it’s fitting that my personal trainer can do the same.
I’ve had such a great experience with Daniel that I’ve gifted friends sessions, and referred multiple clients. He’s created exercise and diet plans for a few of my clients and even checks in on them when they are traveling for business, to offer his support to them from afar.
The best thing is, the people who see me naked tell me how great I look! (Get your mind out of the gutter — I go to the Korean spa with girlfriends)
Haha ok it’s also been really fun talking and joking with Daniel during my workouts. He makes feeling the burn fun! I’m always sore after my ever-​changing workouts, and even though I’m now in the best shape ever, I also know that I’m going to get more fit over time.
Daniel also works clients out at other gyms, so he’s flexible like that. Oh, and he was on Survivor — in the Amazon! So call him if you want to get in shape, or just ask him if he ate any crawly bugs in the wild!

Disclaimer: I personally know Daniel but haven’t seen him since he was in high school, though we’ve kept in touch now and then over the years. However, finding the right personal trainer for you is about finding the right personality for you who can produce results, and I have some firsthand experience regarding both.
If you knew Daniel when he was in high school, you probably wouldn’t recognize him now. He was a rather skinny guy back then, without a hint of the bodybuilder physique you see today. Over the years, I’ve seen how he has plunged whole-​heartedly into learning and mastering physical training, and the proof is in the pudding. Just look at him! It has changed his life in so many other positive ways as well.
Daniel is a great guy, caring about his friends, patient, and always willing to go out of his way to do anyone a favor. He’s super image– and health-​conscious (obviously), but also loves what he does, and loves sharing his knowledge to help others. Based on the exercise tips he’s given me, and the clientele that he’s gotten, I know that he can be tough (but in a nice way). With the over-​emphasis on being thin, fit, toned, or even «built» in Hollywood, I know he has really produced results. I would especially recommend him for women. It’s too bad we don’t live in the same city anymore so I could get one-​on-​one personal training help rather than long distance!!!