Testimonials
Who Else wants to discover how they can MAXIMIZE their potential, with NO BS training geared toward getting YOU FASTER, STRONGER, MORE EXPLOSIVE, and ready to DOMINATE their competition?!
**Don’t take my word for it…See what others have to say**!
“As an athlete, I’m always looking for the most effective approach to training. John Cortese has a great passsion to expand his knowledge on helping athletes get bigger, faster, stronger, and better at their sport. He also has a great attitude towards helping athletes and always looking for new approaches to get the athlete better. I’ve been through some serious injuries thinking that my exercise selection was limited. With John’s knowledge, he’s helped me think of many ways to skin the cat that I could never think of! “
Kyle Uptmore, West, TX/Sam Houston State
“John is a great trainer and an even better person. He works hard to always be up to date and incorporate the newest techniques for running and lifting. I have worked with John for a little over a year and in that time I have put on 20 pounds of muscle while getting faster and stronger! John always makes workouts fun and interesting and he’s not afraid to joke around with his clients. I highly recommend John Cortese as a trainer for anybody who is looking to get in the best shape of their lives.
Alex Turbow, San Luis Obispo, CA/University of Colorado
I was an athlete in high school and always pushed myself very hard. But I never ran a sub 7-minute mile, I’ve never flipped a 300lb tire, I never squatted more than 100lbs and I never EVER dared to pick up anything more than 15lbs for a shoulder press. I was astonished at how quickly I was able to do these things, and the only reason is because of the expertise of John’s program.
I came out of the program so much stronger than I could have imagined. I was doing things that I have never done in my entire life!
John is not only insanely intelligent, but he is enthusiastic, fun and inspiring! I would highly recommend John Cortese as a personal trainer to ANYONE… actually, if you’re reading this and are considering hiring him, I would say you’d be crazy not to.
Amanda Snyder, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer- Mission Preparatory High School, San Luis Obispo, CA
“John Cortese is a great all around trainer. He is knowledgeable, cares about his clients, and most importantly, he makes the workouts fun. Last summer I took part in John’s Summer Speed Camp, and after only a few weeks I felt a noticeable improvement in my overall speed and agility! John is very good at modifying workouts for each individual, because every athlete has his or her strengths and areas that need improvements. I would definitely recommend John as a trainer to anyone: athletes and general fitness members alike, who are looking to increase speed or simply get in the best shape of their lives!”
Cara Vernacchia, Sprints/Jumps- San Luis Obispo, CA/Dartmouth College
“Knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion. Those are attributes I look for in a trainer and John Cortese exemplifies these attributes.
John has been training me at Athlon Elite for the past eight months and I can’t say enough. Working with John is always a great experience because he encourages and pushes at the same time which makes you want to train harder! The harder you train, the quicker you reach and exceed your goals; plain and simple. Seven weeks ago my one rep max squat was 290 pounds. I now am able to squat one repetition of 335 pounds and 20 repetitions of 230 pounds (80% of my previous 1 rep max) thanks to the push I had from John. If you seriously want to excel in the gym and exceed your goals, go see John Cortese.”
Clint Davis, Pilot/Business Owner, San Luis Obispo, CA
I have utilized the personal training services of John Cortese for over a year. I am a 28 year old male, 6’1”. During that time frame, John assisted me in dropping from 215 lbs to 185 lbs! Not only did I see a change in my body weight and composition, I became immensely stronger, faster, and more athletic. I am constantly impressed by John’s professionalism, intelligence, and insight as a trainer. During our time together, John and I worked closely to improve my health, fitness, and athleticism through: Olympic lifting, power lifting, sprint training, gymnastic movements, metabolic conditioning, and utilizing a paleo/ketogenic diet to fuel fat loss. I am always in awe of John’s expansive knowledge of health/fitness/nutrition topics and his commitment to learning more and more every day. Finally, John Cortese is a trainer who “eats his own cooking”. His own nutrition and training are the picture of fitness. He would never consider giving a client a workout that he hasn’t completed on his own, with a ferocity unseen in a traditional gym. I would not hesitate referring anyone to train with John, from the couch potato to the elite athlete, because I know that John will be able to take their health and fitness to a level that they would not achieve on their own.”
Steve English, Financial Advisor- The Clifford, Millard & English Group at Merrill Lynch, San Luis Obispo, CA
“I have always been a very active person, from competing in collegiate athletics to now instructing group fitness classes, I’ve always considered myself pretty fit. Then I met John Cortese. He truly took my fitness to the next level. With John, we worked out smarter, not longer. Working out on my own over the years I just kept adding exercises to my routine, running 30 miles a week, lifting 2 days a week, cycle classes 3 days a week, all the while wondering why I wasn’t getting the results I wanted. When I came to John Cortese I was burned out on long boring cardio sessions and weight training that wasn’t making me stronger. John’s workouts are creatively designed to challenge you not only physically, but mentally as well. He completely shocked my body and gave me results in 12 weeks that I haven’t seen in years! I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with John; his amazing attitude and superb fitness knowledge makes him truly unique. If you want the results and are not afraid to work hard for them, talk to John Cortese; he will make it happen for you!”
Haley Daniel, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer San Luis Obispo High School, San Luis Obispo, CA
“As a former division 1 softball player and dedicated athlete, I was looking for a strength and conditioning trainer to provide me with a high intensity workout that would increase my strength and speed to foster my growth in triathlons. John did just that! John uses a dynamic approach with the latest techniques to assist him in training each individual to his or her goals. His work outs are intense, fun, and creative. He puts forth 110% heart and dedication to each workout and made me feel like I was his only client. I am now stronger and more fit thanks to John Cortese. I would highly recommend him to any individual that is serious about increasing their overall health and fitness!!”
Angela Ervin, Occupational Therapist, Avila Beach, CA
“John Cortese, where can I start with this guy? It would be an understatement to call him a miracle worker. He was with me whenever I needed him and helped me meet every deadline for every goal I’ve made. I’m a sprinter so I have to stay in shape year round. He has a hunger for fitness and keeps studying the subject because there is never enough to learn. He’s helped me along with a number of other young athletes to become bigger, stronger, and faster and he doesn’t stop there. He will change your mindset and you turn you into the headstrong athlete you should be. All I have to say is thank you John for everything you have helped me with thus far!!”
Shamier Choudhury, Woodside, NY/CUNY- Hunter
