Train With Dave - Irvine - Irvine, California

Kristi Castellanos

I’ve enjoyed working with Jacob at the Train with Dave location in Irvine for the last several months. I love their approach of having multiple clients train at the same time. We work alongside one another, and you never feel you are not getting the attention you need. Jacob helps me load the weights and position the machines appropriately to fit my body. That way, I know my way around a gym once I take the skills he has taught me to be on my own. The only downfall is that the gym has multiple training companies that rent the space, so it can get busy.

His knowledge and expertise in nutrition have taught me so much and is always a message or photo away to provide me with healthy alternatives. Thanks to his guidance, I’ve seen physical improvements and developed a healthier mindset.

Every workout is thoughtfully planned with their personalized app, which I also use to log all of my meals, step goals, and at-home workouts. He continuously checks on me and modifies my goals to push me more each week.

I highly recommend Jacob to anyone looking for a knowledgeable trainer who is genuinely invested in your success. Working with him has been a game-changer for me, and I’m so grateful for his support that I am extending my contract!

Lauren Stasiak

I am happy to have found Train with Dave in Irvine. The gym is in a convenient location and has plenty of equipment. More importantly, the staff and trainers have been welcoming, patient, and committed to their clients. Gio has a great temperament as a trainer - friendly, receptive to feedback, adaptable, and wants to help us with our fitness goals. He wants to make sure we are motivated but will keep the program challenging enough that we can continue to improve and get even stronger. Jacob is also a friendly and knowledgeable trainer who can explain technique in an approachable and effective manner. Train with Dave in Irvine provides consistent work outs and I am happy that they are available. Strength training with them has been a positive addition to my routine.

Diya Varma 'student'

I started training two months ago, and it’s been incredibly motivating. I first discovered Train with Dave through Yelp, and while the positive reviews sold me, I was curious how this program would differ from others in the area (like 24 Hour Fitness or LA Fitness). It’s been fantastic. Chandler, my trainer, is an all-around great person. He’s fully invested in the process and committed to helping you achieve your goals. On days when I feel lazy or off, it’s reassuring to know I can rely on him to push me through. Chandler truly understands every aspect—regimen, weight, nutrition—and tailors the plan to address areas where I’m falling short. The gym itself is great, and training alongside other motivated clients is an added bonus!

Amal Alshahrani

I did plenty of research on personal trainers prior to signing up with my husband, and Train with Dave was the right choice! As a life coach, my job is to empower others, but its been difficult to empower myself when it comes to fitness and motivation, and Jacob has helped me with that so much. In just two months, i have seen such an improvement in my muscle tone and overall appearance, and my husband has gone from 208 lbs to 196 lbs thus far. We posted a photo together recently on social media of our progress and we even surprised ourselves with how much better we looked since Day One at TWD. Thank you Jacob and to everyone at TWD! The gym is incredible and the nutrition knowledge gained is invaluable.

Phuong Tran

I have a sedentary office job. When my friends and I decided to start prioritizing our health in 2023, we decided to try out Train with Dave to help start our fitness journey and to learn how to work out properly and safely. What we didn't count on was the added benefit of nutrition coaching. Continuing into 2024, we are still showing up for ourselves. Dominic, my trainer who is very knowledgeable, has been very supportive and encouraging. The workout plans do change up so that pushes me to try things I would never do on my own and to accomplish goals that have been set. What has kept me going is the positive outcomes and continuous support. In addition, my energy levels and overall strength have increased, which is an added bonus. I would highly recommend trying out Train with Dave.

brent hale

I had a fantastic experience working with Jacob as my personal trainer. His expertise in discipline and accountability truly made a difference in my fitness journey. Jacob's coaching was both motivating and effective, helping me stay on track with my goals. Additionally, his guidance on nutrition was incredibly valuable, providing me with practical advice that complemented my workouts. Overall, Jacob was extremely supportive and instrumental in helping me achieve my fitness objectives. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable personal trainer

Sohail Nizam

Train With Dave is an amazing place to get personal training. The facilities are great and seem brand new even though I think they’ve been open for years. There’s a great energy inside but it’s never so busy that you have to wait for machines of weights. Most importantly, the trainers are incredible. My trainer, Jacob is super knowledgeable and motivating. He helps me track everything from exercises to food to sleep and always has suggestions for making habit adjustments that fit into my life and routine. He pushes me and can tell when I have more reps in me, but never in a stressful way. His tips for adjusting form to do exercises safely and more effectively are always spot on. He’s also just a really nice person and makes the whole thing enjoyable and not massively boring which is how I usually find lifting. I’ve also worked briefly with Gio who is just as fantastic, and seamlessly picked up my schedule one week. So the bench is pretty deep, and you probably can’t go wrong. Forgetting everything else, they know how to get results out of you. I just got measured today and I’ve put on 5lbs of muscle since starting. I have more energy and sleep better as well. If you’re looking for personal training in OC, TWD is a perfect option.

Jesse Fisher

Started at Train with Dave in Huntington Beach in 4 months ago after 2 months I made the switch to Irvine location with trainer Jake. It has been a awesome experience, after spending 3 years struggling with my health due to a heart condition. I finally feel like I have my life back. From the workouts to the meal tracking Jake helps keep me accountable and focused. My longtime back issues are improving as well with well rounded full body work outs. I have dropped over 5% body fat in 4 months, have hit new PRs in all of my lifts, stronger than I was back in my college days. I owe it first to God for healing my heart but second to Jake at Train with Dave for helping get my strength and confidence back. Would recommend it to anyone that needs direction and structure in either there diet or excercise. It is worth every penny.
Gym is also very well equipped and nice as well.