Game Time Strength

I used to Cross Fit. I started Cross Fitting and strength training in a garage with my friends. It was a lot of fun. We hung out in the garage, lifted weights, WODed, made food. got fit, got stronger, got leaner, got faster, got more physically confident… it was an all around great «getting it» experience. Then because life got in the way, I started Cross Fitting and strength training at a Cross Fit box instead of in the garage. I became less consistent but was still having a lot of fun.
CrossFit is how I was first introduced to weightlifting. I wouldn’t voluntarily trade my CrossFit experience for 10% body fat… it was an important life experience for me. BUT I have to admit after my boyfriend introduced me to the Game Time Strength coaches… I am definitely being exposed to some illuminating knowledge and expertise.
Did you know that part of getting in shape is having good form, not just having the heart and will to finish a workout? Did you also know that developing good form takes a lot of work and specific pattern training? I don’t mean to sound like an idiot nor disrespect my previous experiences but I really didn’t know! I just thought I maxed out on my back squat at body weight because either I didn’t have the willpower to stand up and/​or I didn’t have the physical design to carry more than my body weight on my frame. But as it turns out I just needed some expert strength and fitness coaching and a more targeted training program.
Just as a disclaimer I’m not against Cross Fit. I think perhaps if I had stayed consistent with a well-​run box, stayed plugged in with the coaches, and diligent with my own research, I would still be making meaningful improvements with my athleticism through that platform. However, working with an expert in the field of strength training made me realize that I was missing a lot of solid foundation work that takes years to understand and apply. CrossFit was a great way for me to engage in a social fitness atmosphere but now I feel like I am truly harnessing my eagle powers. Thanks GTS!

I’ve been attending Game Time Strength for around three months.
My criteria for selecting a new gym were:
* It had to be close and convenient to my home and office (my previous trainer was miles and miles away in Pasadena, I live in PDR. I know, that was insane. But, Arin was great.)
* The environment needed to be friendly and client-​focused
* The trainers needed to be well-​trained, obsessive about form, and seriously interested in client progress
GTS met all my criteria, and has exceeded (by far) all of my hopes and expectations.
It’s a unique place with a very committed group of core trainers. Integrity and commitment to the clients oozes out of the front doors. Speaking of clients, many of them have trained there for years and years (which says everything) and are exceptionally nice and helpful.
As for the results, I’ve improved in every way that’s meaningful to me. In just 3 months (and at age 44):
* I’m a hell of a lot stronger
* My form has improved significantly (squats, deadlifts, bench press etc)
* My mobility and flexibility has increased
* Weak and problem areas (like my left shoulder) are, as of right now, feeling pretty recovered
If you’re at all serious about strength training, check this place out.
A big thanks to Jason, Dennis, and Joe for doing what you do. And, to the other clients as well for being so welcoming.

I started training with GTS In September of 2014. To preface this, I was the girl who was never good at sports and stayed active by going to Cardio dance classes at 24 hour fitness. I decided I wanted to try something new and challenging, and I’m so glad I found this place!
In less than a year I went from learning what a deadlift was to competing in my first powerlifting competition. Not only have I seen results in my strength and body composition, I now for the first time feel like an athlete. I highly encourage my fellow cardio girls to give it a try!

There aren’t enough stars that would do GTS justice! I will try to keep my gushing to an acceptable level, but as others have already mentioned, training with Jason and the GTS crew has been nothing short of life changing.
I started with GTS in September 2014, with two back-​to-​back pregnancies and several years of a sedentary lifestyle under my belt. I had managed to lose all my «baby weight», but I was «skinny fat» with zero muscle tone. But what was really alarming was that my body hurt; my back, my joints, my neck — everything hurt. At 33-​years-​old, I was bending over with all the grace of an 89-​year-​old arthritic patient. I reached my lowest point when I threw my neck out washing my hair, and spent two weeks on muscle relaxers. A good friend of mine, who was already a GTS client, convinced me to go meet Jason. That was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my entire life.
And while Jason was friendly, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable, I still resisted and held out for another four months! Frankly, I just wasn’t convinced that I could hang with the «meat-​heads». As a former member of Equinox and a few other flashy, fancy-​pants gyms, I held tightly to this preconceived notion of where women should work out, and HOW they should work out. I had been a cardio bunny prior to having children and couldn’t fathom letting go of my treadmill obsession. So, anyway, I will repeat that I threw my neck out WASHING MY HAIR, decided that enough was enough, and took the plunge. I emailed Jason and told him I was finally ready.
To say that Jason, Joe, Dennis, and the GTS crew were welcoming is an understatement. I have never met a friendlier bunch. The coaches work hard to cultivate an atmosphere of respect and fun, and their clients follow suit. The GTS clientele is as diverse as it gets. I found myself working out with people of all ages, fitness levels, and walks of life. Everyone was treated with the same importance and respect, and a funny thing happened: I started to feel important. My coaches treated me like I was just as important as the next person, and as a result, I started to feel like my goals were important.
I won’t lie and say that those first few weeks of training were easy; they were not. I hadn’t used my muscles in years, and I felt it. As my muscles adjusted to new movement patterns, I developed some aches and pains. Jason was encouraging and adapted my program to work around the aches. He knew exactly what to have me do to recover my range of motion. Before I knew it, my pains were gone and my mobility was better than ever. I was fully committed to my program, working out for one hour, three days a week. THAT’S IT. As a former gym rat, I didn’t understand how that would be sufficient, but then… I started noticing the changes. Suddenly, my clothes fit better. And I was bending over in one fluid motion without wincing in pain. And my mood was better. And I was carrying an entire week’s worth of groceries up three flights of stairs without getting winded. And I was rough-​housing with my 43-​pound preschooler and tossing him around in the air. I also lost 4 pounds without changing my diet or doing a minute of cardio. I was hooked.
Fast forward to today, I just competed in my very first powerlifting competition on June 20^th, where I set three Personal Records on all three lifts. Prior to June 20^th, I had never competed in anything in my life, and now I have a gold medal hanging in my living room. That is life-​changing.
I could go on and on about all the reasons why every person — especially every woman — should run to GTS and start their program immediately. Instead, I will simply say that if you want the highest quality training program, trustworthy trainers, and absolutely the most fun you will ever have working out, GTS is the place for you.

I came to Game Time Strength purely by accident after spotting the gym while driving by one day. I stopped in and instantly knew that it was the kind of place where I could feel right at home. I had a conversation with Joe and Jason that day and committed to joining after returning from some traveling. I later decided to jump in and not wait. All I can say is that these guys are amazing!!!
This is the best I have ever felt and the strongest I have ever been in my life. Being a «not so young» woman, I was concerned about injuries, but man was I wrong. Not only did I get stronger without any injuries, they were able to fix some that I had for years.
In addition, the entire group who train with Game Time Strength are some of the greatest and most welcoming people I have ever met. I encourage everyone to seek them out for their fitness/​training/​strength needs. You won’t be disappointed!!!
You guys rock!

I came to Game Time Strength a very different person than I am now. I was struggling with my health; I was overweight and really just wanted to look better naked. I had absolutely no idea where to start my fitness journey. There’s so much information on the internet and in the media about dieting and fitness trends. How can someone with no experience decipher what seems like an endless supply of questionable guidance? Eat this… Wait, no don’t eat that; eat THIS instead, but don’t EVER eat it if you’ve done X. But instead of X you should really be doing Y… My eyeballs would glaze over trying to figure out whose advice I should be following.
And so I started to wander… And my wandering brought me to Main Street in El Segundo. I walked into the gym and thought «okay, this place isn’t too fancy. Maybe I’ll take a look.» The head coach and owner Jay took one look at my gut and like Michelangelo did with a block of marble, he said «I can make the David out of this». Well, maybe that’s not really what he was thinking, but in my mind that’s what happened. He probably just thought «this looks like someone I can help». He approaches everyone with that attitude — it’s not about the money, it’s about helping people to positively transform their lives.
Jay asks a lot of his clients, but he gives even more. Jay helped educate me on smart nutrition; we created a custom meal plan that worked with my life and allowed me to make healthier choices at a pace that worked for me. I consistently came into the gym and gave it my all three times a week every week. It’s amazing the type of results you can see with just 3 hours a week in the gym. Showing up is half the battle.
Two years later and I may not have the body of a god, but I’m the guy at the office that everyone goes to for diet and fitness advice. I’ve lost at least 30 pounds of fat and put on that much in muscle. I’ve lowered my cholesterol to normal levels and my doctor has stopped talking to me about losing weight.
But the improvements haven’t just happened physically. My confidence levels are through the roof. I’m better at reacting to stressful situations at work. I can handle the ups and downs of life with a much more even keel than I ever did before. I have the energy I need to make it through the day successfully.
I’ve seen transformations for men and women like you wouldn’t believe. Most new clients (like me) walk in not knowing the difference between a squat rack and a dumbbell. Through control of diet and exercise I’ve seen countless people successfully lose fat and lean out, learning enough about exercise and nutrition in the process to be considered experts.
Diet is the major part of the equation that determines how you lose weight, and what type of physique you end up with. Don’t want big muscles? That’s fine — it’s just a matter of adjusting the calories and eating the right foods. Jay helps to create custom diet and exercise plans for every client that gives clients a body and lifestyle that they are happy with.
I owe everything to Jay and the rest of the team at Game Time Strength (GTS). What was going to be a temporary solution in my life until I got more in shape turned into a permanent lifestyle change, and I couldn’t be happier with my results.

I’m thrilled to have met Jason Kelske and his wonderful team.
Let me also just mention that I love long walks on the beach, Pilates, dance and sweets. I HATE metal weights, the smell of metal, the clanking, the cold & dirty feel of it, and especially those little metal prickles on the dumb bells and barbells. To be really honest, I don’t even know the difference between a dumb bell or barbell — or care to. Ever!
But I just love these guys and utterly trust them and their work. And it’s really hard to trust trainers usually, so this is a real gem. Plus for the first time I’m learning the correct technique. They also work around what I used to think was a bad knee and help me squat — something I really didn’t think I could do anymore.
If you’re a bit like me, you really just want to know will it change your body? Yes, yes, yes, if you also do your part and eat right.
Will it take long? No! It’s fast and it’s obvious and it’s deeply satisfying. (Particularly watching my husband’s body transform under their guidance.)
Will you get hurt? No. Your form is probably being watched right now.
Is it worth it? Absolutely and more. Jason is some kind of fancy record-​setting champion and will design your program. Then, he and all the trainers will watch out for you and your form.
I’m pretty new here and just intend to use their amazing training to finish meeting my vanity and fitness goals, so I can get back to long walks on the beach. I’m still learning about the system and the gym, but I can see they offer really personalized attentiveness, lots of fun, skills and motivation and pro level skills for building muscle, strength and health.

I love my new gym! I started working with the GTS group at the end of April. I was previously a Crossfitter for 2+ years but never felt like I got strong enough to really make the most of the workouts. My squat form was also in need of some serious help so I decided I wanted to focus most of my gym time on improving my strength. I must say, I was a bit intimidated to show up on my first day. I was worried I would not fit in with the «typical» strength-​training crowd. I was pleasantly surprised to find out there was a ton of diversity in the clientele (e.g. there were plenty of other women, people of all ages, and at all fitness levels, with a wide-​range of goals). I really appreciate that the trainers tailor the workouts to match your individual goals. My technique is improving and I am getting stronger. On Friday I set a 40lb personal record for my one-​rep max deadlift. I was very excited. :) The best part about going to the gym is that everyone is welcoming and friendly. After a hard day at work I may not be looking forward to a tough workout, but I am motivated to go in anyway because I know I will get to see friends and hang out in a positive, uplifting environment.

So I usually take the 5 star and the 1 star reviews with a grain of salt, but this place absolutely deserves every single star. If you don’t want to read the long review, the bottom line is: if you are looking for anything more than a 24 hour fitness, you are doing yourself a disservice if you do not at least come in in person, meet the team, and check this place out.
I was originally hesitant to join because it did not fit the typical profile: it’s a smaller gym, it’s nearly all free-​weights, and there are 3 trainers at once. But as I worked out there, each one of those things ended up falling on the plus side! Smaller gym really helps you know everybody there, the free weights provide for better workouts and greater gains, and 3 dedicated trainers at once means more focus, each trainer with their own strength. It starts with Jason the owner, who takes what he does very seriously, but never takes HIMSELF too seriously and is just a human database of lifting, muscle, and nutrition knowledge for every body type and goal. You start by meeting with Jason to determine what your goals are and where you are in terms of strength and knowledge. From there Jason and the team (Joe, Dennis, and Jason/​JKahn, all of which are awesome) teach you how to lift and make sure you are meeting your goals.
But the real distinction is the atmosphere. The routines of course are as hard as you want/​need them to be. The atmosphere though is just great. The trainers genuinely enjoy themselves and being there and are always jovial with everybody (while keeping an eye on their form of course). It trickles down too, because everybody that is there is so friendly and personable as well (between reps). It is honestly like lifting with friends.
I personally joined after rehabbing a blown out ACL in my knee for nearly two years. I had setbacks and needed two surgeries and Physical therapy and my physician just could not get me over that last hump. I have been here a month and a half my knee is in better condition that it has been since my surgery, and I am in better shape than I have been in years.

I am a competitive powerlifter who has always trained on my own. That is, until I met Jay and the team at GTS. These guys are taking me to a whole different level. Coach Jason and the crew are kicking my butt day in and day out. They are getting me ready to crush my next meet.
First, Jay the owner is an incredibly knowledgeable guy. He cannot be compared to your run of the mill trainer at a local gym. This guy is a World Record holder in powerlifting. He walks the walk AND talks the talk. He has just about every certification you can get, not to mention he is a really nice guy. Why would you want a trainer that has taken a couple online classes to get a certification to train you!?! No, you want t guy who lives it, who is smart and strong as hell. Jay is the guy you are looking for.
He trains not only competitive athletes but people from all walks of life. Have a mobility problem? Pains here or there? He will show you how to overcome it. He has fixed issues on me that even doctors couldn’t fix. He is hands on. If I have some mobility issues before a training session her starts digging in, literally! He worked my shoulder the other day before a squat session and I tell you it hadn’t felt that good in years!
If you are a competitor, a young athlete looking to go to the next level, or you just want to get strong and fit GTS is the place to go. There is no fluff.
If you get trained by them they track everything and when you come in the gym your workout for the day will be posted on the screen. They are very scientific on how they do this. It is not some cookie cutter program from a magazine. They approach each person’s training individually, analyze it and tweak it to make sure you progress to your maximum potential.
The entire team is awesome. Dennis, Joe, J Kahn are all athletes themselves and will show you things you never knew that will take you to the next level.
I cannot express how grateful I am to have found these guys. Swing by there during the week or on a Saturday if you just want to talk. The trainrs are very approachable and will answer any questions you may have. Don’t be intimidated if you walk by and see guys hoisting super heavy weights! Everyone is friendly and there to help. The comradery in the gym is amazing… you’ll love it.
Don’t cheat yourself in a LA Fitness or 24 Hour. Quit wasting your money on overpriced incompetent trainers. Go see these guys!

I found Jason and Game Time Strength in April 2012. But really, he found me. He found the true me, the one I’ve wanted to be my entire life. I had just given up marijuana and alcohol and I figured that exercise would be a good way to regain some control. So I went walking down Main Street in El Segundo, where I live, and scoped out the local gyms. I went to a place across the street first: lots of techno music, lots of elliptical machines, and a pretty rapid hard sell from the young woman behind the counter. Not that there’s anything wrong with those things, but that style is not my preference. I made my way to Four Star Gym and walked in. Jason approached me immediately, with a smile and an outstretched hand, and asked me about myself. I told him that it was time for me to start exercising again and that I wanted to lose weight, since I had just clocked in at 5’10″/247 lbs. at my doctor’s office the week prior. I also mentioned that I had type 1 diabetes and that didn’t faze him at all; he was ready for the challenge I would present.
Jason told me to come in the following day to get started. That kind of straightforward, no-​nonsense approach was very appealing. We didn’t discuss money or commitments or anything but getting the ball rolling. Just come in and try it out. I showed up the next day and Jason walked me through some form and function movements that laid the groundwork for the strength training and conditioning I would eventually take on. It was slow going in the beginning, but Jason met me with patience, kindness, good humor, and an incredible amount of intelligence. This dude isn’t your average 700-​lb. deadlifter; he’s a renaissance man.
Over the months, Jason brought on his two assistant coaches: Dennis and Joe. These two amazing guys were extensions of Jason’s personality and style, and their daily contributions really speak to Jason’s vision of what Game Time Strength truly is. Dennis is one of the smartest guys I know and he’s been there before, having lost over 80 lbs. under Jason’s tutelage. If I need to complain about how difficult healthy eating can be, or how discouraging the number on the scale is that particular day, Dennis is my guy. He’s been there, done that. What an inspiration! Oh, and he knows a thing or two about lifting, having broken a few state records in his time.
Then there’s Joe, my brother from another mother. This guy is not only an example of great form and commitment, he’s also a fun-​loving dynamo who never rests in his quest to motivate, inspire, and learn. He’s taught me so much about mental, physical, and spiritual strength, and I can’t wait to see where Joe goes next. We can talk about anything – from music to movies to philosophy to life – while Joe watches my form and provides much-​needed encouragement.
GTS has changed my life in so many ways. Obviously, I’m healthier physically – I’ve lost 60 lbs. in a safe and practical way, my blood sugars are more stabilized, and I’m able to climb a flight of stairs without feeling like I’m going to die. Oh, and I just competed in my first statewide competition in the deadlift category, where I set a personal record of 369 lbs. lifted! It’s only a matter of time before I compete again, as I’ve been «bitten by the iron bug». Never in my wildest, marijuana-​addled imagination did I think I’d compete in a weightlifting competition, but that kind of new experience is part and parcel with the journey on which Game Time Strength has taken me. The mental and spiritual changes I’ve made have been just as important. I have so much confidence and inner strength now that my family and friends have commented on multiple occasions how much of a new man I am. I can take on any challenge presented to me. I could not have done this without Jason, Dennis, and Joe. This I know for sure. But I also know that I possess a certain power and strength too. Every day, Game Time Strength brings that strength to the forefront.

Before you skip to the bottom of this review, there’s at least one takeaway you need — Game Time Strength is 6 stars, not 5. I find myself prescribing powerlifting for everyone’s fitness woes, athletic goals and bikini dreams. Need to drop a dress size? Come lift. Remedy for your wave-​back arms? Come lift. Hate your job and all of your friends? Come lift. The prescription goes beyond powerlifting and into the force that is GTS, its athletes and its solid team of coaches.
As a former athlete, I’ve played sports all of my life and through college so I’ve never seen the value in hiring a personal trainer or spending crazy amounts of money on ala carte fitness classes like the rest of LA. I knew enough to stay fit and continue to compete in running events or recreational sport. The beauty in being an athlete though is that ‘enough’ is never really enough and I needed something to fall in love with again athletically. GTS has been a complete mental, physical and lifestyle shift for me which says a lot since I’ve always been inclined to activity and working out. Jason and the rest of the GTS family have taught me incredible amounts about not just the sport of powerlifting but about my body and my strength as a female athlete (which ironically goes way beyond physical strength). They’ve given me a new passion for competing again and a hunger to learn and progress every day.
GTS touches so many walks of life and the community is truly one of a kind. No one is too small, too large or too female to thrive in the program — competitor or not. The unique energy of the team coupled with a trainer that lives his talk day in and day out has proven to change lives — I’ve watched it happen! Jason’s passion for his craft is evident in his success and the success of his clients.
I’ve been rescued from the big box gym struggle and now that I have a welcomed place in a room full of weights, I’ll never look back! Except to maybe check out my reflection ;-)

Basically, I’m going to piggy back on all of these other great reviews and give Jason and the GTS crew +1 thumbs up of approval. These guys and their training system are the best around. I started training with GTS around May 2013. Back then I weighed around 123 lbs of skin and bone. I was entering the main years of my physical prime looking like a scrawny 16 year old. Today I’m proud to say that my coaches have pushed me to gain strength, and weight in lean muscle. I’m weighing in around 140 now and I am way more confident in myself. I owe so much to my coaches and as another team mate called it, «We are blessed to have met these folks.» I feel blessed to be part of the GTS team and the atmosphere we exude. We are always helping each other in the gym, always pushing each other to hit our personal goals and the competition between team mates is friendly and healthy. I have worked out by myself in the past; I always lost motivation and drive when their wasn’t a set plan. I have also been personally trained 1 on 1 and I found it was too expensive and I didn’t need some one watching me my entire workout. At GTS it’s a blend of personal direction as well as the honor system, and its the most fun I’ve ever had working out. The GTS coaches have become big brothers to me and the team feels like family. If you need to lose weight or if you are like me and need to gain some muscle, come and talk to Jason and see how GTS can help you, just as it helped me. I love these guys. Keep up the good work GTS!

I’ve been training with Game Time Strength for over a year and a half now and I’d be lying if I said I loved every minute of it.
Nobody enjoys 100% of the training they do. Training is hard work. Sure, at GTS you get a good mix of light and heavy days. But after the workouts that leave you cursing, gasping for air, and contemplating what you’re doing with your life, you find yourself coming back for more.
It’s not just the stellar stable of trainers (I’ll get to them later) — it’s the incredibly positive environment that they work so hard to create. The fact that I’ve seen such a variety of people work with GTS — from housewives, to businessmen, to teenagers, to grandparents, to working twenty-​somethings like me — and find consistent success and happiness with their results is a testament to the tremendous talent these trainers have for tapping into anyone’s true potential.
Let me tell you about these talented folks:
Joe — He’s the guy who greets you when you’re walking through the door, beaming and laughing with you about that hilarious thing you were joking about last week. He’s a constant source of positivity and he’s always willing to lend a helping hand explaining the exercises or offering advice on anything from mobility to old-​school mixtapes.
Dennis — He’s that sneaky-​funny guy who also happens to be a wellspring of knowledge on anything from supplements to squat form. He’s there when you need a spot, some pointers on your deadlift, or just want to shoot the breeze talking about sports or sailing. He’s made his own fitness transformation over the last few years and has invaluable experience that anyone can benefit from.
Jason– He’s the owner, mastermind, and rock of the team. Jason is a guru when it comes to form, programming, and nutrition, and knows how to tailor workouts to people from any walk of life. I’ve seen many of his clients experience dramatic weight loss (read: 50 pounds plus) paired with incredible strength increases. It’s been amazing to see the transformations that his clients have experienced during my time there.
Personally, I’ve had the privilege of training under these three for the past year and a half with amazing results. In that time, I’ve put on between 30 and 40 pounds while maintaining a lean physique. I’ve also made major strength gains to the point where I was able to set two American records at the California State Powerlifting Championships this year.
In summary, these guys really know their stuff. What I’ve seen and experienced the last year and a half has been nothing short of amazing. If you don’t believe me, come out and see it for yourself. Before you know it, Team GTS will have you feeling better and stronger than you ever thought possible.

Let me preface by saying that I am not an athlete or love going to the gym! I use to think that being overweight and weightlifting; I would bulk up and look heavier. Boy was I wrong…
Prior to GTS, I had been searching for that sport that would encourage me to want to exercise and lose weight. In March of 2013, I started mentally preparing myself for my weight loss journey by fixing my diet. I cut out all carbs and lost
10lbs. I knew I needed to incorporate exercise. In April of 2013, I started GTS and lost 18 lbs in 2 short months. My total weight loss is 28lbs and more to go! The weight is flying off!
GTS works for me because I have fun! I laugh! I work out hard! Everyone at the gym is so friendly! The exercise routines are constantly changing, therefore I am never bored. Most importantly, I saw immediate results. My body is toning up quickly and I feel good. What also helps is that you can go at your own pace!
With the help of GTS, I can work out smarter. I make efficient use of my time for optimal weight loss.
Jay has really cleaned up my diet. Every week he makes changes to my diet to ensure that my body never gets accustomed to any specific meal plans, therefore losing weight. Jay has been able to include carbs in my diet once again and still lose weight.
I found that in order to get results you need to follow the diet plan and exercise. I work out 3 days a week. Also, please be honest with your trainer and let them know of what you noticed and if things are working for you or not.
GTS is worth it and it improved my quality of life!

I have never liked gyms or working out. I have practiced yoga for many years but had no interest in joining a gym until… some of my beautiful friends told me «You should go to Jason». So a year and a half ago I took their advice and met Jason and immediately I was hooked. I have been religiously training with Jason ever since. My goal was to get into better shape and I certainly have! The best thing is, I actually look forward to my workouts. I have gained so much strength, muscle and stamina over the past 18+ months. I have more energy, my clothes fit better and, needless to say, my husband is happy! Every workout is fun and different, it includes weight lifting and «funditioning». Week after week you see yourself lifting more weight and getting stronger. I am so glad I joined Game Time Strength!

I have been at Game Time Strength since Dec. 2012 and WOW what a difference since my first session! I had been a member at 24 hour for years but as I get older, I find it harder to get motivated to work out. In addition, I had no structure or system when I went to 24 hour. 20 minutes on the treadmill. Hope any weight machine is open so I can work on something. Try to stay out of the way of guys screaming and dropping weights. You know the drill.
I came to GTS looking for a change. Jason & crew have exceeded my expectations and I feel better than I have in the last 5 years. Jason suggested a nutrition program that I doubted as first. BUT I can’t deny results. While I’ve only lost about 4 pounds, my waist has been reduced by 4 inches and counting.
I was recently able to deadlift 400lbs and I weigh about 166 lbs. I HAD NEVER DONE A DEADLIFT IN MY LIFE before I came here. My first deadlift was around 200lbs and left me out of breath and trembling. I had no idea about technique involved in squats or deadlifts but under Jason’s tutelage, I have been able to lift weights I never thought would be possible.
Jason’s system involves a unique methodical approach. You show up to the gym and a tailor made workout awaits. EVERY TIME. This alone sold me on GTS.

Introduction:
Weight training was one of those things in life where I used to think, «Why hire an expert? It’s just exercise and we’ve been doing it for thousands of years». Since I’m obsessive, I’ve done lots of research, tried different training programs, and read various books from experts, i.e. Rippetoe, Franco Columbo, Arnold, Steve Reeves (maybe a little dated but you can’t argue about the results he got), etc. I always got decent results when I stuck to lifting consistently, but I was never really strong, especially when you look at how much time I spent in the gym and researching.
My experience:
One day near the end of Sept. 2012, I was in the gym (4 Star) and happened to see Jason there (GTS owner) and we started talking. I was immediately impressed with his knowledge, attitude, and his general interest in fitness, so I decided to give it a shot for a month, even though I had always been apprehensive of trainers. A few months later, I’m deadlifting over twice my body weight which is well over my personal record. I’m also close to squatting and benching my personal records except this time with better form (My form was pretty good before, but there were a lot of little things that Jason and his team have helped me with. These are things that can’t really be taught in books but are essential to lifting for strength, performance, and injury avoidance). Along with the strength gains, I’ve noticed that my performance in my other hobbies (i.e. mountain biking) has also increased because of little things I have learned at GTS.
What I like:
–The training is setup as a mix of personal & group. It’s cheaper than a personal trainer which means I can go much more often, but there is someone to help with individual attention when needed.
–Camaraderie: The camaraderie here is astounding. I’m usually cussing when I roll out of bed at 5:30am, but the happiness I get when I walk through the gym door makes the early mornings worth it. Everyone (trainers & other clients) genuinely takes an interest in each other succeeding.
–Programming: If you’ve been lifting for a while, you know how important this is and Jason handles it all and does a great job at it. I’m constantly making strength gains and the exercises are changed up enough to keep me from getting bored.
–Knowledge/​Skill: This and programming are what you pay a trainer for and Jason and his team do this well. Unfortunately, many other trainers don’t do this well and most people don’t know enough to know better.
What I don’t like:
Nothing: If I could design my own trainer I don’t think I would change anything.

Exceeded my wildest expectations!
I’ve been training at Game Time Strength for a little over three months now and it’s been nothing short of life changing. Sounds cliché I know, but I can’t think of a better way to describe something that has had such a profoundly positive effect on virtually every aspect of my life. And it’s funny to me when I think about it because all I was looking for was someone to help with my free weight form and technique, and what I ended up with was so much more.
When I started with Game Time Strength I was in pretty bad shape and had been for about 25 years. Once I stopped playing high school sports my weight skyrocketed and while I had some temporary success over the years losing some of the weight, once I fell off the proverbial wagon I quickly regained it all back and then some. I went from a high school weight of 165 to a morbidly obese 288. Also, as my weight increased of course my health diminished, and my doctor started to prescribe me more and more medications, and as time passed, in increasingly larger dosages.
Fast forward to November 2011. I was now living in the 250 — 260 weight range and had been for a few years. My body was comfortable there, and regardless of what I did, short of a Herculean effort on my part, I could never lose more than 10 pounds and as had always happened in the past it came back with a vengeance as soon as I gave up on whatever crazy unsustainable diet/​workout régime I was attempting. The only good thing that came out of my last attempt was that I stopped all the cardio and started lifting heavy weights, which wasn’t exactly making me lighter, but I was holding my own and I kept getting smaller. It was this little glimmer of hope that lifting heavy was doing some good that led me to seek out a trainer I could trust to help me with my form and technique, and that’s how I met Jason.
In the three months I’ve been a Game Time Strength client I’ve lost 30 pounds (219 today) and seven inches off my waist, all while dramatically increasing my strength across my entire body. Also, my doctor has taken me off several medications and reduced the dosages for all the others. He also told me that by the end of July I should be done with prescription medication altogether, so long as I continue doing what I’m doing.
And what I’ve been doing is a lot of strength and condition work with Jason along with changing my eating habits so that they fall in line with the Game Time Strength Nutrition Plan. A nutrition plan that I wasn’t looking for and didn’t even know existed, but has complete changed the way I eat now and forever. Thanks to Jason, I not only have the template for how I will be eating the rest of my life, but I also now have the nutritional knowledge that has empowered me to such a point that I know with absolute certainty that I will not only achieve all my health and fitness goals, but I will far surpass them and in a much shorter time frame than I ever thought possible.
Which reminds me of one other thing I want to mention, and that’s the atmosphere when working out at Game Time Strength. My results are not unique among Game Time Strength clients. After several months of observation and talking to others that have been with Game Time Strength for a year or more it seems that regardless of whether you’re male or female, seven to 70, if you show up for your training sessions and follow the nutrition program you get the same results. So as you might imagine, when the people working out around you are all living the same dream and experiencing the same kinds of successes it makes for a very positive and supportive environment.
So I guess it goes without saying that I couldn’t more strongly recommend that you contact Jason at Game Time Strength and schedule an appointment for a free assessment. Hopefully I’ll see you there.