Usawa Fitness

It is with great pleasure that I submit this review. Vern has truly transformed my life both physically and mentally. He has made me conscious, though not neurotic, about my food and exercise choices. Since beginning work with Vern three months ago, I am 15 pounds lighter and my muscle mass has greatly increased.
Vern’s entire philosophy revolves around the idea of balance. If we are working arms, we are in a squat so the legs and core are also getting work. Most importantly, Vern’s philosophy of balance extends to how he coaches his clients to live their lives. For example, since going out and having fun is a part of life, balance it with a longer workout or smarter caloric choices the next couple of days. I find that this philosophy keeps me extremely motivated; the lack of the guilt factor actually encourages me to make better choices when I am out and about!
Additionally, Vern’s workouts are constantly changing. He spends much of his free time researching the most recent trends and keeps his clients on their toes. I find that as soon as I feel like I have mastery over an exercise, he changes it or makes it harder so I’m constantly growing.
Lastly, Vern is a good person. I trust him implicitly and I enjoy our sessions because he’s, quite simply, fun to be around. Anyone looking to improve their body and mind should check out Vern at Usawa Fitness!

As a freelance TV producer, I have ridden a roller-​coaster of weight gain and weight loss over the past eighteen years of my career. My «Aha» Moment came in the form of a video clip I saw of myself (while on a location scout for Oprah’s Next Chapter in India). I was horrified to see how fat, flabby and out of shape I looked! I realized that I had totally and completely let myself go and that I NEEDED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
THEN I found Vernon Cowles/​Usawa Fitness and started working out with him three days a week. Vernon created an exercise and meal plan for me that WORKS. In a matter of months, I lost inches, gained a ton of muscle and dropped nearly TEN pounds. I never feel hungry and still enjoy eating most of the foods I always ate before.
Thanks to Vernon and his balanced approached to fitness, I am well on my way to achieving my goal weight (for the first time ever). He is hands down the BEST trainer I have ever worked with, totally affordable, and 100% worth the investment!