Evolve Fitness

I have found nothing that even closely compares to the awesome, full-​body workout that I get 3xs a week with Averill doing DDP yoga. Not only have I embraced the routine, but I look forward to every workout. I feel strong and I look strong and lean. These are the most effective, inspiring and entertaining classes I have happily been consistent/​religious about attending. This is mind, body and soul therapy for me, wrapped in an always challenging and never redundant workout:-)

I always thought Yoga was boring till I was introduced to Averill’s version of DDP Yoga. It is one the most intense workouts I have ever done. No matter what level you are Averill adjusts the workout to tailor to your specific needs.

Averill has changed the way I view fitness, health, and my body. I’ve been taking his classes for 3 years. In that time he has helped me drop, and keep off, 20 pounds. I’ve gotten stronger in ways I didn’t think were possible. His classes are challenging but always fun. I look forward to every class I take with him. I suffer from some back problems but through his classes and his massage therapy my pain has been manageable, if not non existent. I can“t recommend him enough.

I have trained with Averill for 4+ years and honestly it is his sense of humor that keeps me getting up in the morning and going to the gym. He also knows too many exercises. In one workout session I might jump rope, row, plank, use the medicine ball, battle ropes, balance, squat and lift. If I was working out on my own NONE of those would happen-I’d happily bike along at a slow pace reading People mag-​and get no results. Averill keeps me honest!

Averill is one of a kind!!! I’ve been taking his DDP yoga classes for over 7 years. I take his classes religiously. The results speak for itself. I’ve gained flexibility, strength and increased endurance. He is well balanced in understanding your current needs and pushes you to meet your goals. He has helped me reach mine. I’m more confident in my physical condition than I ever thought I would be, thanks to Averill. His humor is much needed, especially when he has you doing 600 mountain climbers!

This man helped me so much with my physic and my all around health.
He offers the best massages as well !
I feel so lucky to have met someone well rounded and smart like him.

Averill is THE BEST! I mean thats even an understatement. I have been taking DDP Yoga with him for maybe over 6 years now, and it has completely transformed my body, he has literally built me and I owe it all to him! His class is like no other… seriously…like NO OTHER! You get everything out of it; full body workout, cardio, flexibility, stretching, breathing, and even a comedy show cause he will never fail at making you laugh. I dont know what I would do without this man in my life. I am now a nurse and after a 12 – 13 hour shift of running around a hospital, taking his class fixes all the tenseness in my back, and stretches my entire body out leaving me feeling good as new!
Not only is he a great trainer, but a masseur too. Ive gotten massages on vacations before and nothing has compared to how Averill fixes my back. One touch and he knows exactly where your toughest knots are and where you need extra attention. I cant say anything bad about him and I dont know what I’d do without him. His energy, his humor, his attitude just make you forget all your struggles. Even if you think you cant do yoga he will come beside you and modify whatever position you have difficulty with so you can get everything out of the workout possible for you specifically; so, «Leave your ego at the door!»
Whether you need someone there to guide you in your fitness journey through daily workouts, or you want to try out an awesome new yoga class, or you need a new masseur, Averill is your man! Love you Averill!

I discovered Averill 2 years ago after e-​mailing the folks over at DDP Yoga to see if there was anyone in the LA area who taught DDP Yoga. Luckily for me they told me there was and was down the street from me too.
Averill’s welcoming and happy go lucky, playful nature has kept me coming back despite afterwards by body screams: «why are you doing this to yourself, we could be sitting home eating ice cream.» He makes working out fun and even the moments when I don’t think I can do something or want to give up, he cracks a joke and I can’t help forget all about my complaints.
It’s his attitude and approach to fitness is what I think sets him beyond other trainers, who have million dollar bodies but never smile; forgetting that being fit is supposed to make you happy and pleasant to be around. Averill will have you smiling at his jokes and keep you laughing at his self-​deprecating humor.
Watch him do some DDP Yoga here:

In 2010, I decided to change my life. I was out of shape, overweight and tired all the time. I began working with my trainer, Averill, Evolve Fitness. We have trained 2 – 4 times a week for the past 6 years. I have lost over 100 pounds and gone down 5 sizes in clothes. My blood pressure and diabetes are in control. My doctor is very happy with my test results. With Averill’s help, guidance and support, I have Evolved into the person I always wanted to be. I am forever grateful to Averill. Thank you!!!

After a string of uninspired, know-​nothing «trainers» I started looking for the real deal. Two and one half years ago I approached Averill about training for six sessions, and he has been my trainer and masseuse ever since. I turned 65 just a couple weeks ago and thanks to Averill I have the body of a seventy year old. (Before Averill I had the body of a ninety year old.) He is certified in rehabilitative training and has done more for me than a dozen physical therapists, acupuncturists and doctors. If you are truly committed to your own healthy best, you will find an engaged and supportive partner in Averill Kessee; I know that I have.