Three months in and I cannot believe the difference it’s made! Before starting I was self conscious and had not worked out in years. I now feel confident, strong, and capable. I was so worried about trying to work out after kids, working full-time, and being in school. Zach has been so flexible in working with my schedule. Despite everything going on I consistently can do 4 sessions a week. It’s so much more than losing weight (but trust me I’ve done that too)! I look and feel the best I have in years. If you’re looking for a sign that it’s time for change - this is it!

Zack is an awesome trainer. Super flexible and adjusts workouts as needed! He’s made working out something I look forward too. I have basically gone from negative 20 to probably a solid 10 in terms of strength in 7 months 3x week.started with No weight or lowest weight on almost every exercise and I can say on every single exercise I have gone up 2 weight levels or more. It really depends on what muscles we are isolating and the exercise. He is super motivating and encouraging. Could not recommend more.

This review is overdue, I started coming to see Zach back in 2019 for some shoulder issues that had been plaguing me since 2018 and also the for the more typical reasons you decide to utilize a trainer.It was a very frustrating first 6 months coming to grips with just how neglected not only my shoulders were but also the realization that the rest of my body was no longer 30 years old. I was ready to quit more that once, but Zach was patient with me yet a the same time tough and realistic. You don’t get a hall pass with him, be prepared to do what you say you signed on to do.Its now August 2021 and I’m physically in a much better place than I was two years ago and most of the credit goes to the time I’ve invested with Zach. Lionheart is not your typical big box gym with a vague uninterested “trainer” it’s much more personalized to understand and accommodate your actual needs.My experience has been a positive one.

Working with Zach is stress-free. He works with my work schedule to make sure we meet every week. When I get to the gym, he is prepared and ready to start the workout to meet my goals. Zach communicates effectively with any concerns and is also receptive to any muscle group focus to match my needs. I would highly recommend Zach to anyone who wishes to have a personal trainer who knows what he is doing and helps you get to your personal goals.

Zach! Amazing! He got my weight down from 240 to 183. Now it isnt magic, its hard work and it isnt easy. I am happy with the results. Hes a great trainer who will help you out with any of your problems! This guy has a fantastic sense of humor as well! Thanks Zach!

So far, very good. I havent started working out yet. Yesterday was my first time meeting with Zack. I really liked him and I am really looking forward to training with him

Zach really cares about his clients. What’s important to you, is important to him. He will help you reach your goals. Just when you think you can’t push anymore, Zach gets you to push even harder. He helps you to remember why you found him in the first place. It won’t always be easy, but he helps to make the hard work worth it.

I met Zach back in 2019. I had no direction in life and I was in the worst shape of my life. Thankfully I found a personal trainer who helped me to gain some kind of control over my inconsistencies and excuses! I am down over 70lbs, my waist was 40 inches and now I am siting at 33 inches. I have never felt better than I do now. Zach helped me with structure and accountability. It is not just about words, it is about actions. I am going on two years with his training and nutrition guidance, I cannot wait to see where I am in two more years! I have completely changed my lifestyle and I have realized short term gains are nothing compared to a healthy, renewed lifestyle. If you are looking for a professional who cares about your goals and is there 100% of the way, look no further!

I started working with Zach in February 2020. I wanted to step up my game and get that extra push. I have been exercising most of my adult years and needed more insight on the proper techniques and exercises that will produce results.Hes super flexible as Ive had to navigate work and personal commitments around my PT appointments, sometimes with short notice. Meal plans are solid and I enjoy the hard work that has shown results.If youre looking for a personable, flexible, and motivating trainer, Zach is a great choice!

Zach is my dad and I’s trainer. We’ve been going to him for quite a while and we both love him, he’s awesome. You could see noticeable difference within the first few times of seeing him. He balances out your workouts so that you are getting an even workout on your whole body. He challenges us to work our hardest and it pays off!! The workouts he gives us aren’t repetitive and we look forward to working out with him every week. I am so happy with where he has taken my strength and body to, and we will continue working out with him for as long as we can. Outside the gym he communicates well and is an overall excellent trainer. 10/10

Ive only been working with Zach for the past few months, but in that short time, I have seen a vast improvement in my strength and endurance.Zach truly cares about his clients. He is supportive, encouraging, and he can help you reach your goals no matter what they are.

Ive been training with Zach at Lionhart in Glendale for about 5 months. Its been a very positive experience and the much needed change in my life. Im healthier, stronger and getting into great shape. Schedules are very flexible. Zach is an awesome guy who really cares about his clients. The meal plan and full body workout guide he provides are very beneficial. The gym is also a great environment.

I found Zach at a perfect time in my life where I was going through a lot of transitions. I decided to make my health and wellness part of the change. Zach was always extremely helpful and flexible. He made being consistent in my weekly workouts possible even with my busy schedule. He obviously has a lot of valuable fitness knowledge that I have been able to learn from, but he also a great attitude He is always supportive and encouraging. Going to the gym was out of my comfort zone, but he helped me feel more comfortable. Zach helped me achieve great results and most importantly empowered me by showing me what I am capable of!

I decided to take the time to actually work on myself and once I heard about Zach through a referral, I knew it was time to take the plunge and to stop thinking about doing it! It has been the best decision Ive made in a long time! I look forward to each workout every week because I know I will get pushed to my limit and will walk away feeling even better about myself. Zach has helped me work on my physical strength and more importantly my diet, in addition to learning I can be pushed past my limits to become the best me possible! I recommend anyone and everyone to take the time for yourself and see how Zach can help you with your goals, what do you have to lose?!

This is the best trainer I have ever had. He enjoys what he does and makes your workout fun. I look forward to my sessions as I always leave in a good mood. He pays attention to you and will adjust your exercise accordingly when needed. I highly recommend him.

Hands down the best investment Ive ever made for myself! Zach is such an awesome trainer to get to work with. Hes knowledgeable in every aspect and always ready for any questions thrown his way. Ive seen the best results I have ever seen working with Zach in one month then I have any other time Ive tried in the past. We are now on 7 months and I couldnt feel better about my progress. There are no words for that, the proof is in the numbers & Zach makes it easy! Everything is set up for you, all you have to do is follow through. Im so excited for what the future has in store, and thats because Zach has shown me I CAN do it, as long as I put in an honest effort. Its always a plus+ to have someone on your team that has faith in you even on the days you cant find it for yourself. 💪

Zach is a very dedicated professional always pushing to get his clients to a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. He is very flexible with his schedule and always willing to accommodate last minute changes. We have been working with him for the past six months and had great results. I will highly recommend him to anyone looking not only for a trainer but also an improvement coach.

Zach is super supportive both during sessions and in accommodating my schedule. I always feel better after meeting with him; its so rewarding to feel stronger and see progress!

Where do I start.I knew I had to change my eating and exercising patterns because I had gained about 60 lbs and was feeling totally defeated! I had always been fit and being ex Army I knew I would feel better by starting a new program! My problem was just total lack of motivation! Then I decided to hire a personal trainer. Of course I had never used one and was totally lost as to where to look and even what to look for. I just googled and found many and started reading reviews and was able to weed through very quickly. Then I started reading about Zach and decided to text him. He got back to me in a timely manner and I told him my own story and dilemma of absolutely no motivation. He simply said let’s meet and you tell me your goals and I will tell you if I think I can help. Everything changed that day as it continues now into my fifth month of working with Zach. I’m down a-little over 40 pounds feel great and have found the strength I never thought possible as a 59 year old man. Zach made this very easy actually all I had to do was say yes and commit to the time and the meal program which honestly is a breeze! Zach pushes me but understands and acknowledges my strengths and weaknesses. He is constantly teaching me about the machines and telling me that I can do it. He has given me back the motivation that just seemed to have gotten lost along the way in life. I would recommend Zach to anyone who was where I was just a few short months ago. I’m so glad I met him and all he has done for me. His work out ethic is strict but if you truly want to change Zach is the trainer for you!He totally changed my thinking, my goals and my life!!

I went to see Zach for weight loss and got more than I asked for, meal plans, training, exercise routines with him and routines for the days you don’t go train with him and an education on what is not a diet but a lifestyle change. It took me a little for me to accept this change but now I can pass by some of the cakes and candy and not even want to have it. I love training days even though I know I may be in some discomfort the next day, I have seen a change in my body that I like and now makes me want to keep it up. Best trainer, reliable, works around your time and schedule would definitely recommend him to anyone.

I started coming to see Zach this February and it changed my life. From the first meeting to now he has been encouraging and supportive. He set up a meal plan for me and a work out regimen and has been consistent. Zach is very punctual and very professional. I feel so much more healthy and my confidence have greatly improved since coming to see him. I would recommend Zach to anyone and everyone that is ready for a lifestyle change.

I decided to sign up with Zach after reading the reviews. I was looking for someone that would push me and get my body to transition into the next phase and I found this in Zach. I am going into my fourth month and so far my progress is moving in the right direction. My goal is to stick to his routine and follow his meal planning because I’m confident Zach will help me meet my numbers and be in the best shape I can be in.

Zach has been a great PT. He makes you feel like a person, who is doing their very best at all the work outs. He constantly motivates you to push harder and do better. He creates meal plans that are only tailored to your needs. Zach only wants the best for you and never belittles you. Ive been seeing him for a couple years now and it is by far the best decision Ive made towards my personal health and fitness goals. Id recommend him to anyone who is looking to hire a Personal Trainer, and doesnt want the stereotypical gym buff guru.

Love my early morning workouts. Couldn’t be happier with my results and endurance that I have experienced with Zach this past year. Always pushing me beyond me limits and love it. Looking forward to an even better 2019. Thanks Zach keep up the great work.

Zach is a great, well-rounded personal trainer. He keeps me accountable according to my goals we established during evaluation. He was up front that the majority of the output was dependant on me following through on workouts, cardio, meal plans, etc. Rather than shaming when getting off track, he helps keep me motivated, providing encouragement to do better. Ive been working with him for just about 5 months and am down at least 25 lbs, dropped my resting heart rate by 10bpm, have better stamina while exercising, fit better in clothes that I had gotten too big for, get better sleep and generally feel better. If you are looking for a trainer who is knowledgeable, friendly and serious about results, please reach out to Zach. Its well worth the investment in making a positive change for yourself.

I was following Lionhart Fitness on Facebook for over 3 months before approaching Zach. I was impressed with his sincerely and focus on clients. I am training with him for over 8 months now. By far, Zach is the best trainer I have had to date. While I have gained muscle and improved my fitness range over these 8 months, I still have ways to go to reach my goals.Zach is committed to goals of all his clients. I love the fact the he listens to you, remembers exercises and weights from my last sessions and switches them around to push me to my limit. His high energy and enthusiasm is contagious.If you are looking for a great personal trainer, Zach is your guy.

Dont use this guy. Reallly, he is amongst the best in the AZ area for great price, but do not take my time slot. Zach clients always get total focus and motivation for their goals whether they are for competitive, personal goals, or even as in my case injury recovery. I have been training w Zach for 5 years and though he is client-focused and fun. Hope you find another trainer or if you do use him just remember to be on time and have fun achieving your goals.

I’ve been training with Zach for almost an year now, and believe he is one of the most committed trainers around. I really enjoyed the variety & challenge he put into the sessions & then took care of explaining technics as well!Zach is focused on helping me achieve my goals and makes every session challenging. My fitness has increased noticeably and I’ve seen improvements in my ability to complete more exercises, lift progressively heavier weights & generally push myself harder throughout each session. I find I actually look forward to my workouts.

I couldn’t be more pleased with Zach and Lionhart fitness. Within the first month I saw huge results at losing weight and after only 5 months now I’m down 50lbs! If you are looking to better yourself on a personal fitness level or just get into a better living style, look no further.

I have loved the encouragement and push through my transformation....because of Zach, I didnt gain any weight over the holidays. He was able to guide me through my eating habits and exercising so that I could stay focused, even when the odds were against me. I cant wait to see what this year brings for my health and fitness!!!

Zach is such an awesome trainer to get to work with. Hes knowledgeable in every aspect and always ready for any questions thrown his way. If you want someone thats always on your team, Zachs the guy! Hes never at a lack of motivation. Everything is set up for you from training sessions, home workouts, and meal plans... all you have to do is give it your 100%!

Zack is one of the most positive people I have ever met. Not only does he train you, he educates you on why & what you are doing and what benefits everything has. He is honest and gives you real expectations. If you are looking to change your life style he is your guy!

Ok so my name is Gene and when I met Zach back in 2016, I was overweight and out of shape. He asked me what my goals were and I told him I wanted to be more active in keeping up with my kids first off and also I do not want to get hurt at work because I was not in perfect physical shape. I also had an ACL surgery on my left knee for the second time, it had been a year and a half when I met Zach. Since I had started with Zach, I weighed 274lbs and I was slave to my knee brace, and could not do anything physical with my kids. Now 3 years later, I do not depend on my knee brace, I play sports with my kids, basketball, swimming, soccer, and any sport they want to do. The biggest part is that my weight is now 183lbs, which in the first year of working with Zach, I saw 91lbs lost and gained complete functionality of my knee, to where I do not need my knee brace anymore. I would like to thank Zach for changing my, no saving my life, because I always said tomorrow, tomorrow he said now! He kept on me and my meal plan, while also pushing me to get healthier for myself and my kids. Also, without God in my life I would not be able to be where Im at. So, thank you Zach for changing my life for the better.

Zach’s passionate about getting you results. I’m on my journey now and can honestly say he’s made me more consistent and stronger than ever. Positive and encouraging personality too. Get ready to sweat.

This have been the best investment I have done. I have been working out with Zach for over 2 months and I have lost 20 lbs and counting. I recommend him 100 percent. Best training you can get

Zach is an awesome trainer! I started going to him in November and have gained my strength back. He is very motivating and educated in what he does.

Im very happy with the results that I have been getting with Zack. Hes very motivational and dependable. I couldnt be happier with the results that Im achieving with Zack. The time he takes to help you correctly working out is definitely well worth going to ! !

Mr. Escalera (ladder) for Spanish; stands up to his last name without even knowing it. Ive been in pain a long time, it happens in life when you get older and body parts start malfunctioning. I have been very skeptical about seeing a personal trainer since I didnt realize I have what takes to heal my body.......self discipline.We are amazing human beings but very complex at the the same time. We can choose our well being or our miserable fate on everything we do.Zach has used his vast fitness knowledge to make me realize that anyone can become a healthier person no matter what their current situation is. It has not been easy, changing ones habit and beliefs are the most toughest challenges for our minds. Zach has influenced my thinking, my priorities and has helped keep me sane for months now. Great personal trainer, human being, and coach. As his last name states, Escalera this is a ladder I need to climb by myself but with his help easier and I believe Ive already a couple of steps, a few more to go and Ill be there.Maggie

Zach is a very committed trainer, not only to your workouts but to your overall fitness, including meal plans and outside the gym fitness tips, workouts, and overall health. I’ve been going around 3 months dropped fat and gained muscle. I’m lifting twice the weight since I’ve started!!!!

Looking for results? Look no further! Prior to meeting Zach, I’d been working out for 25 years and considered myself very knowledgeable about exercise & weight training, but what I didn’t know is that I was using improper technique on many of the exercises which caused constant joint inflammation and tendentious. Zach showed me proper technique and form and it wasn’t long before my joints stopped hurting and tendentious went away for good. It’s amazing how turning your wrist a certain direction or keeping your knees behind your feet during an exercise eliminate future inflammation and pain. Like everybody else, I was finding work-outs on the Internet, but saw no muscle gain or weight loss – only joint pain. Not only is he an expert in weight training and cardio, but his nutrition plan has helped me lose fat and gain muscle like I never have before. Before and after pictures don’t lie! If you are an “expert” like I was, but still aren’t seeing results, I strongly recommend Zach as he will show you proper form, proper cardio, and proper nutrition and results are guaranteed if you apply yourself & follow the program. What I realized in my time with Zach is that there are many nuances to exercise and without a trained professional to show you the way, most of us will just continue to spin our wheels like I did for many years. On a scale of 1 to 10, Zach is a 20. He’s knowledgeable, passionate, and an all around great guy. He changed my life and he can change yours too.

Zach is the primary reason that I have been able to lose almost 40lbs and to change my health from type 2 diabetic to pre-diabetic. He established a weight training program, cardio, and most importantly meal plan to follow while I did not see him. His positive support and enthusiasm is always appreciated and as important as his knowledge of his trade. Could not have gotten this far without him. I’ve been working with Zach for the last 5 years and I do not see myself stopping.

Zach is a great trainer and even a better person! Love coming to the gym and getting after it.

I started with Zach on January 1st 2018 at 208 lbs.In my 1st consult he told me if I followed the meal plan and exercise routine that he built especially for me that I would drop 30 lbs in 3 months. Its now April 20th 2018 and Im down 30lbs. Im sure, had I not faltered on a few occasions I would have dropped them sooner. I have tried to lose weight before, but never with this noticeable of a success. Zach knows nutrition, and exercise better than anyone Ive ever known. His positivity and drive are inspiring. As I progress Zach is just as excited as I am with every milestone Ive achieved. He has changed the way I eat, look, and feel. My family has noticed a big difference in not just my appearance but my attitude. Thanks to Zach I have learned that being healthy isnt just a physical condition, but a state of being. I cant wait to see what the next 3 months will bring!

Zach is comprtent, professional, inspirational... Worth every penny of investment. Never felt better since adhering to his training.

I was always self conscious about being skinny, and after working with Zack for the past 6 months and gaining nearly 30 lbs, I’m now confident in the way I look and feel great when I look in the mirror!

Lets face it -- lifestyle changes that involve eating right, cardio and strength training isnt easy. When I made the decision to look for a trainer - Zachs name popped up on my search. What impressed me the most were the positive reviews that were written and the physical results from his clients.Zach is very encouraging, supportive and will push you hard. Dont get me wrong, he knows where your limit is! And hes knowledgeable and flexible to change up your workout on the fly.Ive been training with Zach for about 8 weeks -- my strength has increased, Ive lost weight and and inches! If that isnt enough incentive to keep going, I dont know what is!

I’ve been seeing zack since 1998, we were in the same 3rd grade class and I can definitely say that when he puts his mind to something he doesn’t give up until he achieves his goals. Fast forward 20 years later and that hard work and determination has only grown. Zach is a great guy, a great friend and an even better personal trainer! I know that each and every person that sees him will be taken care of with the same positive attitude that I’ve had the pleasure of seeing for 20 years. Keep up the great work!Sincerely,Chaz(Pim)