# Train With Dave

> Award-winning personal training across Orange County. In 2026, Business Rate ranked our Orange studio tied #3 and our Irvine studio #10 in California — putting two of our three studios in the state's top 10. Voted Best of Irvine — Personal Training in 2022, 2023, and 2024 (Irvine Business Hall of Fame), plus Business Rate Best Personal Training in Orange (2024–2026), Irvine (2024–2025), and Laguna Hills (2024–2026). Fully customized personal training averaging $60–$80 per session across three private studios (Orange, Irvine, Laguna Hills) — every program includes a customized workout plan, personalized nutrition plan, training app, and direct access to your trainer between sessions. Over 1,000 five-star reviews and thousands of clients coached.

**Phone:** 714-904-2036
**Email:** dave@trainwithdaveoc.com
**Website:** https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com
**Primary CTA:** Free 45-minute consultation (in-person at a studio or virtual on Zoom). No credit card required.

## Why the free consultation works

Roughly 80% of clients who come in for the free consultation sign up for a program — not because of pressure, but because the consult is a real 45-minute planning session: weight and body fat assessment, realistic goal and timeline mapping, walkthrough of how the program works, and pairing with the right trainer for personality and schedule. Whether the client signs up or not, they leave with a real plan.

## Locations (Orange County, CA)

- [Orange Studio](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/locations/orange.html): 303 E Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867. Serves Orange, Anaheim, Tustin, Villa Park, Santa Ana.
- [Irvine Studio](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/locations/irvine.html): 16510 Aston St, Irvine, CA 92606. Serves Irvine, Newport Beach, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Lake Forest.
- [Laguna Hills Studio](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/locations/laguna-hills.html): 23641 Ridge Rte Dr, Suite B, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Serves Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel.

**Hours (all locations):** Monday–Friday 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Closed Sunday.

## Tools

- /tools/eating-out-macro-picker — Free interactive tool. Calculates TDEE, asks for meals/day and selected restaurant chains, outputs a sample day of real menu items hitting calorie + macro targets. 12 chains supported (Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Taco Bell, Starbucks, Subway, Panera, Sweetgreen, In-N-Out, Wendy's, Five Guys, Cava). Open access, no email required.

## Core Pages

- [Home](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/): Overview, awards, testimonials, locations, FAQ.
- [Personal Trainer Orange County](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/personal-trainer-orange-county): Hub page for OC-wide personal training — three studios (Orange, Irvine, Laguna Hills), pricing, what's included, transformations, FAQ.
- [Book Free Consultation](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/book.html): Online booking via Calendly with instant confirmation.
- [Pricing](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/services.html): Pricing, what's included, and pricing FAQ.
- [Transformations](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/success-stories.html): Client case studies and before/after stories.
- [About](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/about.html): Company story, philosophy, and team.
- [Weight Loss Coaching](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/weight-loss-orange-county.html): Dedicated weight-loss program landing page.
- [Best Personal Trainers in Orange County (Comparison)](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/best-personal-trainers-orange-county): Honest side-by-side comparison of the top Orange County personal trainers (Train With Dave, Jungle Fitness OC, OC Life Fitness, No Excuse Fitness, The Atlas Gym, Edge Personal Training) by location, pricing, free consultation, and review count — plus a Train With Dave vs. OC Life Fitness head-to-head. Train With Dave: 3 studios (Orange, Irvine, Laguna Hills), 1,000+ five-star reviews across Google and Yelp, $60–80/session, free 45-minute consultation.
- [Muscle Building](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/muscle-building): Dedicated muscle-building / strength program landing page with real client gains (Edwin C. +23 lbs, Sandra +23 lbs, Scott S. +33 lbs rebuilt).
- [Personal Training Over 40](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/personal-training-over-40): Landing page for adults over 40, 50, and 60 — joint-friendly programming, real proof from older clients (Scott S. 60+ post-cancer, Amanda Godett 50+ -93 lbs).
- [Personal Trainer for GLP-1 Users in Orange County](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/personal-trainer-glp-1-orange-county): Personal training program for clients on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound. Built to prevent the 25–40% lean muscle loss documented in GLP-1 trials (STEP-1 semaglutide ~40%; SURMOUNT-1 tirzepatide ~26%, ~10.9% of baseline lean mass over 72 weeks per Look et al., Diabetes Obesity & Metabolism 2025) by combining structured strength training (2–4 sessions/week, six fundamental movement patterns) with a high-protein nutrition protocol (1.6–2.2 g/kg body weight) designed for appetite-suppressed eating. Delivered in person at the three Orange County studios or online anywhere in the U.S.
- [Online Personal Training](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/online-training): For clients outside Orange County or who travel — fully customized program, monthly Zoom coaching calls, direct trainer messaging, the same standard as our in-person clients delivered through the app. Free 30-minute Zoom consultation to apply.
- [Careers](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/careers): Trainer hiring page — pay tier matrix ($25-$100/session), advancement criteria, no-sales model. Currently hiring evening trainer in Orange.

## City Guides — Best Personal Trainers (2026 rankings)

- [Best Personal Trainers in Orange County for Fat Loss](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/blog/best-personal-trainers-orange-county-fat-loss): Ranked guide focused on fat-loss specialty across Orange County.
- [Best Personal Trainers in Irvine, CA (2026)](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/blog/best-personal-trainers-irvine): Honest top-6 ranking for Irvine — credentials, awards, pricing, and where each option fits best.
- [Best Personal Trainers in Laguna Hills, CA (2026)](https://www.trainwithdaveoc.com/blog/best-personal-trainers-laguna-hills): Honest top-6 ranking for Laguna Hills (and the broader South OC corridor) — credentials, awards, pricing, and where each option fits best.

## Goals We Help Clients Reach

- Fat loss and body recomposition
- Muscle building and strength
- Injury recovery, corrective exercise, chronic pain (post-surgery, rehab)
- Nutrition (flexible, sustainable, no crash diets)
- Athlete performance (high school, college, competitive)
- **Muscle preservation while on GLP-1 medications** (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound) — preventing the 25–40% lean mass loss documented in GLP-1 trials through structured strength training and a high-protein nutrition protocol built for appetite-suppressed eating

## Pricing

- Average: $60–$80 per session.
- Range context: Personal training in Orange County runs from ~$30/session at big box gyms to $200+/session at luxury studios. Train With Dave sits in the middle at $60–$80 — but every program includes far more than just the session.
- Every program includes: fully customized workout plan, personalized nutrition and caloric intake plan, training app for self-guided workout days, direct trainer access between sessions (text / message any day), regular progress check-ins.
- Nothing is held back for a "higher tier." No package comparison tables. Exact pricing is customized per client during a free consultation.

## Key Differentiators

- College-educated coaches — every trainer holds a kinesiology degree, half hold a master's, and many are NSCA-CSCS certified.
- Trainer compensation tied directly to client results.
- 100% custom programming — no templates.
- Specializes in training around injuries and chronic pain.
- Teaches clients the science so they can maintain results long-term.
- Roughly 80% close rate at the free consultation — reflects a real planning session, not a sales pitch.

## Awards & Social Proof

- Business Rate 2026 California ranking: Orange studio tied #3 in California; Irvine studio #10 in California; Laguna Hills studio also ranked.
- Voted Best of Irvine — Personal Training: 2022, 2023, 2024.
- Inducted into the Irvine Business Hall of Fame (2024).
- Business Rate Best Personal Training: Orange (2024, 2025, 2026); Irvine (2024, 2025); Laguna Hills (2024, 2025, 2026).
- 1,000+ five-star reviews across Google, Yelp, and Facebook.
- Thousands of clients coached since founding.

## Notable Transformations

- Michael: 136 lbs lost in 15 months (349 → 213).
- Monica: 65 lbs lost in 12 months.
- Nana Low: 45 lbs lost in 9 months.
- Monique: 42 lbs lost in 6 months.
- Rain: 40 lbs lost in 5 months.
- Scott: Rebuilt 33 lbs of muscle after stage-3 cancer.
- Sandra: Gained 23 lbs of lean muscle in 12 months.
- OC Client: Lost 21 lbs body fat and 7" off the waist in 4 months.