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Former Equinox Client · Case Study

She tried Equinox. She had a Peloton. Nothing worked. Until Train With Dave.

How Cristina B. from Mission Viejo lost 8 pounds and 14 inches in 3 months — after spending thousands at Equinox got her nowhere.

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-8 Pounds -14 Inches 3 Months Former Equinox Member Peloton Owner

Cristina had done everything right — or so she thought. She had paid for Equinox personal training in Irvine, one of the most expensive gym memberships in Orange County. She and her husband had invested in a Peloton that sat collecting dust in the corner of their home gym. She had tried trainers at multiple facilities. Nothing worked.

When she found Train With Dave on Yelp she was skeptical. The reviews seemed too good to be true. She thought Dave must be paying people to write them. He wasn't.

Dave responded to her inquiry within 10 minutes. At the consultation he laid out a plan that fit her budget and her schedule — something she couldn't say about Equinox. They started the next day.

One month later Cristina was blown away. Her clothes were all loose. She had to go buy smaller jeans. She had gained a healthy relationship with food for the first time in her life — no guilt, no crash dieting, just tracking and consistency. She had discovered that she actually enjoyed lifting weights. And she had done it all at a fraction of the cost of Equinox.

"I even spent the big bucks and joined Equinox in Irvine and did personal training there. My husband and I have a Peloton slowly collecting dust. Nothing ever worked. One month with Train With Dave and I am BLOWN AWAY. My clothes are all super loose and I've had to go buy smaller jeans. Dave has given me the most amazing gift of all — a healthy relationship with food. I didn't think I would ENJOY working out and lifting weights. Dave is worth EVERY last penny."
— Cristina B., Mission Viejo, CA · Yelp Review
Common Questions

Train With Dave vs. the big chains.

Is Train With Dave better than Equinox personal training in Irvine?

Cristina trained at Equinox Irvine before finding Train With Dave. She describes the results and affordability as incomparable. Train With Dave offers personalized nutrition plans, weekly check-ins, a training app, and a team that genuinely invests in your success.

What is the best personal trainer in Orange County compared to Equinox?

Train With Dave has been voted Best Personal Training in Orange County 4 consecutive years. Clients who have trained at Equinox, 24 Hour Fitness, and LA Fitness consistently report better results and more personalized attention at Train With Dave.

Is Train With Dave affordable compared to Equinox?

Train With Dave offers flexible plans designed to fit different budgets — something Cristina specifically highlighted after paying Equinox prices. Book a free consultation to get a personalized quote.

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