The Complete Coach - Costa Mesa, California

Stef S.

Imagine Fitness is that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. When people find Imagine Fitness, the word of how this gym actually provides results begins to spread like an epidemic. Many entire families and their closest friends join, making Imagine Fitness feel like a second home. I joined this gym only three and a half months ago, and have seen amazing results. I expressed to Aaron during the “New Client Strategy Session” that I am a dancer who wants to put on weight/muscle in some areas and lose fat in others. Gaining while losing is nearly impossible, but not at Imagine Fitness. I am now able to do push ups and pulls ups, I am eating healthier, tasty, foods, my posture is correcting itself, and I am watching changes happen all around me. Although what I cared about most were the results in physical appearance, I realized that I am also getting other sorts of results as well. My whole core is stronger when I dance, and I am not falling out of turns as much because I am able to balance. There are a few reasons why Imagine Fitness works so quickly. One is that Aaron sets up a perfect progression of weights and exercises that challenges your body at the speed that is just right for you. A 5 pound dumbbell used to feel too heavy to me and now a 25 pound dumbbell has replaced that 5 pound one. Lastly, the family environment has helped me feel that sense of community because I know there are others there who want the best for me, which encourages me to give my all to bettering myself. Imagine Fitness has not only helped my personal confidence, but also my confidence at dance auditions.

Sidra M.

I have been a member at Imagine Fitness for more than seven years in which my life has changed drastically. Before I started training at Imagine Fitness I wasn't able to do basic body movements such as touching my toes or squatting. My strength was non-existent and my overall fitness abilities were embarrassing.

Thanks to Imagine Fitness my mobility and flexibility is the best it has been since I can remember. For the first time in my life I feel strong and I am able to move heavy weight in every day situations. I enjoy feeling physically capable!

Imagine Fitness is a friendly non-judgmental environment. This is one of the many reasons I will not go to any other gym. I enjoy being surrounded by familiar faces and people who share similar lifestyles.

My experience with Imagine Fitness has been truly rewarding. I am looking forward to many more years with Aaron Benes and his staff. Thank you for your knowledge, support and guidance along the way!

If you are looking for a life changing fitness experience then Imagine Fitness is the way to go.

Kate M.

Aaron is hands down the best strength coach/trainer I have ever worked with and I have tried everything from Crossfit type gyms to group exercise studios to different personal trainers. No one has been able to offer the nutrition, exercise and mental coaching that Aaron provides to his members.

In the first MONTH of working with Aaron, I reduced 10 lbs. After one strategy session, Aaron had identified my "parking brakes" which were preventing me from looking, feeling and moving at my best. Within the first 3 training sessions, I noticed major improvements.

Having worked with Aaron for only about two months so far, I'm stronger, I sleep better, I have more energy, and my posture has significantly improved. But, Aaron is about so much more than the physical improvements.

We also worked to identify some limiting beliefs and experiences that were holding me back mentally and emotionally. Aaron coached me through a mindset session and the experience was life changing. I left our session with a huge weight lifted. I felt free, more self-confident and an overwhelming sense of happiness that I had not felt in a long time.

If you're looking to reduce weight, gain strength or improve your overall well-being, Imagine Fitness is the place to go.

January E.

I started working out with Aaron and the Imagine Fitness team in 2010. I had always struggled with my weight and tried every fad diet and cardio exercise out there. Aaron taught me the importance of nutrition and making it a part of my everyday life. I learned so much about my body and have kept the weight off ever since. I now approach my fitness and nutrition in a whole new way, a successful way! When you're at Imagine Fitness you're not just working out at a gym, you feel like you're with family. Everyone genuinely cares about your success, not just in the gym but outside of it as well.

I moved away over a year ago and was no longer able to work out with my Imagine Fitness family, but thanks to Aaron's Slim and Sexy book, I had all the tools and knowledge to maintain my fitness at home. He was always a phone call away if I ever had a question or just needed a little push. My all time favorite quote is "Attitude reflects leadership" and at Imagine Fitness, they've got a great leader!

Chris M.

I currently train at Imagine Fitness in Newport Beach, CA. I decided on this gym because I had been training for many years at public gyms with limited success due to lack of quality in equipment and lack of knowledge. I finally decided it was time to search for a private gym with an expert in weightlifting, nutrition, and someone who would push me to achieve my goals in the gym. After months of research I decided that Imagine Fitness could offer everything I wanted because they have the highest quality equipment, an awesome training facility, and one of the leading experts in the fitness industry.

I am very happy with my choice to join Imagine Fitness. After training here for about 8 months I finally hit my lifelong personal record on the bench press which I was stoked about. Not only has my strength dramatically improved but I have also increased my muscle mass, my flexibility, and I am feeling healthier with more energy throughout the entire day.

The thing I enjoy most about training at Imagine Fitness is the personalized training programs that have been written exclusively for my fitness goals. I also enjoy having a coach that is there to spot you and correct your form while pushing you to lift heavier. My Coach - Aaron Benes is the best training partner I have ever had because he is always there and holds me accountable. I highly recommend Imagine Fitness to those who are committed to building a healthy lifestyle and want to get stronger, feel better, and know that your training program was developed specifically for you, by an industry leading expert.

Abby G.

I first attended Imagine fitness about a year ago to improve my performance in my sport, which at the time was volleyball. I am 6’3 and had some speed and flexibility set backs that hindered my improvement on the court. I had attended multiple fitness facilities, such as Cross fit and Velocity, though they did help to make small improvements it was not enough. I then attended Imagine Fitness and met Aaron Benes and I knew something was going to be extremely different when he spent two hours assessing my abilities and talking to me about my goals. He cared about exactly what I needed to be successful. At the time I did not understand how much of strength and speed are reliant on flexibility and being all around healthy. I was extremely excited when in only a week I was able to touch my toes which at the time I had never been able to do. From there the improvement came in strides. I felt different on the court and was able to meet all my goals in a matter of weeks. Not only did his personalized training plans help but also his nutrition plans that give you easy and simple food guidelines to follow. After a few months of eating right I had not only dropped weight and gained muscle but also learned a ton about healthy nutrition, I really wanted to eat right and prior to attending Imagine Fitness I thought I was, but I did not have the necessary knowledge to know how certain food really effects the body. Now I feel prepared and knowledgeable enough to follow my own health plan. Since then I have transitioned to a new sport, of rowing crew and had an injury that made me unable to row. I was extremely frustrated and attended multiple different physical therapists for close to two months but was seeing no results. I then came to Imagine Fitness this time with a frustrating injury and after an short hour Aaron had a plan and we got started right away. I am happy to say that only a few weeks later I am pain free and back to rowing as I should be. Not only does Imagine Fitness give you results and quickly but also it is an amazing environment to work out and just to be. I always look forward to working out at Imagine fitness because I get to be around amazing people and the mascot Bravo an adorable pup that is high energy and extremely loving. I always leave having learned something new and Aaron is never apposed to answering your questions. So whether you want to improve your sport or overall fitness, lose weight, get flexible, or learn about what you personally need to be your best than Imagine Fitness is for you.

Suzanne L.

I started working out at Imagine If a few years ago when I decided it was time to do something for myself. I was always athletic but over the years had gotten lazy. The team at Imagine If helped me to transform my body and learn to eat healthier, I feel great.

More important that what Imagine If did for me is what they did for my daughter. She is a member of the acrobatic and tumbling team at the University of Oregon. She is in excellent shape however had areas of weakness, Aaron has been able to identify and address these areas and she is in the best physical shape of her life. Although talented, my daughter suffered from "performance anxiety" and was not on the floor as much as she would like, she did not have the confidence in her ability to perform. Aaron has coached her over the last two summers and has made her believe in herself and trust her talents. I no longer hear from her "I can't" instead it is "can you believe what I can do now". This attitude change has not only allowed her to become a key member of her team but has also earned her a much larger scholarship. Without Aaron she would not have achieved her goals.

I could never thank Aaron and his team enough for what they have done for myself and my family. Imagine if is not only for the body but also for the mind and soul.

Matt B.

Fifteen pounds and counting! I signed up with Aaron and Imagine Fitness just over 3 months ago trying to get back to my high school weight in anticipation of my 30th birthday. I've never worked with a personal trainer before and Imagine Fitness completely confounded my expectations in the best possible way. Aaron took a detailed background of my personal and fitness goals and has constructed a custom workout routine that is always changing, always challenging, and fits my needs perfectly. He paired my workout routines with a nutrition plan (that can be as flexible or as strict as you need!). In just about 12 weeks, I've dropped more than 15 pounds and feel stronger, more fit, more coordinated, and way healthier. Aaron has a fantastic coaching style that keeps you motivated and encouraged with none of the theatrics and fake aggression that I would have expected most trainers to throw in my face. Couldn't be happier with my results, and I can't wait to see what the rest of my fitness regimen does for me!

Matt