Kaizen Fitness

Never met a more dedicated, knowledgeable and caring trainer than Kathleen. You get more than your money’s worth. Kathleen goes above and beyond to help her clients break through plateaus and self doubt in order to reach their personal goals. Great energy, great attitude, great motivator. I HIGHLY recommend Kathleen and Kaizen Fitness!

I’ve been working out with Kaizen for over a year. It is my first time with a boot camp style of exercise. I find it to be as rewarding as it is challenging. Each trainer has his/​her own style, and I enjoy the variety. No two workouts are ever the same. This is key for me, as I get bored easily. I also value the balance between working at my level of fitness while pushing me outside of my comfort zone. Most of the locations are outdoors and gorgeous. The classes are usually the perfect size for me to feel like I am getting the best deal around.

I totally disagree with the reviewer that posted it is a waste of money!!! I’m sorry if she had a couple bad experiences, but I have been going to fitcamp since January. Kathleen is VERY dependable and has helped numerous people, not only with their physical appearance, but the emotional side as well! Which is the most important aspect of keeping weight off! She focuses on getting stronger and fit! Her classes are fun, but you definitely work up a sweat and you get to do it outdoors! She offers numerous classes at different times and locations! She also always corrects me if I’m not doing something right and is constantly reminding us to focus on our core and posture when doing a exercise. I have some back and shoulder issues, and she will modify my workouts so I can still go and benefit from any of her classes. Her classes are for ALL fitness levels! She definitely challenges you, but in a fun way! I And she makes it affordable for those that can not afford a personal trainer! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND KAIZEN FITNESS! :)

I’ve been a happy fitcamper for over a year.
Positives include:
*Great energy– Kathleen and crew are always energetic and ready to go! It’s a very positive atmosphere and the energy is contagious.
*Individualized attention– I frequently (unconsciously) cheat when I workout, which is why I go to fitcamp. I need someone to call me out on it so I can correct my form! Or, if I’m consciously being lazy, to just call me out:) I can’t afford personal training sessions at the gym so fitcamp works out for my bank account too!
*Not a gym — It was a great way to escape the coast’s foggy summer afternoons after work. Gym’s are boring to me, when I started fitcamp it was nice to be outside! I’ve never been one for the weight room, but I know it’s an important part of fitness and overall health. Kaizen incorporates weight training in an non-​intimidating manner.
*As the name of the business implies, Kaizen is continuously improving! Kathleen incorporates new ideas to her classes to keep things fresh.
My only complaint (but not serious enough to eliminate a star:) is that we are no longer at Toro Park:(

I’m very surprised to see nothing but good reviews. I bought a Groupon for Kaizen Fitness for my boyfriend and myself. I have only gone ⁴⁄₁₅ times, and only two of those trips were successful. It’s worth whatever loss in money to not bother with it.
First visit: We worked out at Toro Park in the fall of 2012. There were four of us total, my boyfriend and myself being two of the four there. Kathleen wasn’t doing the workout with us, which I think is great because that means that she can be aware of what we’re doing and our progress, right? In the middle of one of our exercises, I asked Kathleen if I was doing it correctly because it felt wrong. She replied to the effect of, «Yeah, I noticed you have your back arched too much. You should try lowering it.» Or something like that, in somewhat of a «I could care less» tone. She noticed, and she didn’t bother telling me to fix it – I had to ask her. I can do an incorrect workout routine at home for free; I pay for an instructor so I know I have the correct form and am getting the most out of my workout.
Second Visit: Great! Worked with Jonathan. Great workout. Very motivating and could be tweaked to work around different fitness levels.
Third visit: By this time, it’s winter, and it’s cold and dark out for our scheduled workouts. My boyfriend and I showed up, along with one other person (very nice, forget her name though). We waited, and no one came. The other person left a voice mail, and so did we. It turns out there was a last minute email sent out saying that the session had to be canceled. And when I say last minute, I mean, I have received emails saying it’s canceled when it’s supposed to be starting. This wasn’t a one time occurrence (luckily, we didn’t waste our time showing up those other occasions). We have to drive 20 minutes to get to the workout location, so my boyfriend and I didn’t see the email and made the trip for nothing. 40 minutes of driving, about an hour of our night total, wasted.
Fourth visit: My boyfriend and I were the only two to show. Not surprising because now it is really dark and really cold out. We got there 5 minutes early, didn’t see anyone. Checked around the school, didn’t see anyone. Waited in our car until 15 after it was supposed to start, didn’t see anyone. At some point, a large SUV pulled up and sat there, but no one got out of it, and it left before we did. This is a school parking lot, so there are other events going on and other cars there besides us. Jonathan never showed. We called Kathleen, and she was initially worried because it is not like him not to show. She got back to us via email a few days later and said that he showed up and walked around and we must have been gone already or missed him. No, I don’t think so. Unless he came and walked around in the one minute it took us to walk around the school, then it didn’t happen. Or he got there really late. What bugged me the most is that when I asked her for his number and a description of us car so I could avoid that same circumstance in the future, I got a vague description of his vehicle and no phone number. Perhaps for privacy purposes?
This company is a meet-​up group. And while Kathleen was very nice overall, and the one workout with Jonathan was very gratifying, it was overall a waste of time, money, and effort. I’m glad that other people have had better experiences, but if you are looking for a dependable workout routine with a gym or some sort of office where you can talk to someone face-​to-​face without having to track them down, then I advice looking elsewhere.

I definitely recommend Kathleen and Kaizen Fitness boot-​camps. Her classes keep me motivated and working out 4 – 5 times a week. She works one-​on-​one with all her clients to help us meet our specific goals, works class schedules in to try and match up with our schedules, and also offers additional nutritional programs and challenges to maximize our fitness and wellness opportunities. I noticed that she is very familiar with injuries and limitations of the boot-​camp attendees (including me), and she offers exercise options to compensate for those. I think these classes are great for those at any level, plus the Del Monte Beach location is really convenient for anyone living in Monterey, and it has a great view of the ocean!

Great class. I have been going since august 2012. Kathleen is a great motivator and has help me get in the routine of fitness and having fun while I do it. I highly recommend this class to any one.

Kaizen fitness is an awesome workout! It’s definitely no scam! I believe the Tuesday morning classes were suspended for a bit due to the time not being very popular. I have been attending the fitcamp for about 3 – 4 months now. I attend the evening classes at San benancio middle school, as well as the Saturday classes and I love every class. Every class is different and challenges your body! Kathleen also has an excellent nutrition program, and I am proof that her classes and nutrition advice work! I have lost 19 inches and almost 10lbs since starting her classes! Her classes are designed to meet any fitness level needs! You will sweat and you will be sore! :)

Kaizen Fitness is not a scam. Kathleen and her trainers are very knowledgeable and good at what they do!!! I believe the number on the groupon site has been corrected and the Tuesday morning session was suspended for a few weeks. If you make contact with them thru their email on the website I totally believe you will change your mind. I had a problem at first but again it was corrected. I have been attending the weekly sessions at San Benancio Middle school in the evenings and it is a great group of individuals as well as trainers whipping us into shape with variations for some depending on their ability or existing injuries. I have bought a several groupons and will continue!!!

I have been training with Kaizen Fitness for over 2 years. Thanks to Kathleen, I now have the tools that will keep me healthy for the rest of my life. Kathleen is an expert in the food and exercise arena. She helped me lose 40lbs and gain a physique that I never thought I’d have. I have begun to re-​route the pathway to obesity that I was headed down before we met and I am passing this on to my children in hopes that they can also be fit and healthy people throughout their lives.
In addition to her expansive physical and nutritional background is her ability to educate and push me physically. Her fitness methods are current and backed by her astounding knowledge of the human body. My workouts are custom tailored all being considered with safely in mind. She encourages and challenges me, which makes me push harder and want to achieve my goals, all while holding me accountable in a supportive way. She has supported me through thick and thin, via text, phone calls, and personal attention-​with my success in mind and at heart. We have developed a relationship that far surpasses other personal trainers that I have encountered. She has been an addition to my physical and emotional wellbeing that I never thought possible.
Kathleen (Kaizen Fitness) deserves my highest recommendation and respect. She is exceptional in her field. You won’t find anyone better than Kat.

Kathleen started training with me shortly after I had my first child. I gained over 60 lbs and was having trouble getting my body back. It was far more than just the physical activity she coached me in that helped me to regain my former physique. It was the personal one-​on-​one support I received that kept me motivated and also helped to improve my confidence.
I have managed to lose the 60 lbs I gained plus 8 more! I couldn’t be happier and now I also have the tools to maintain my physique as well, thanks to her coaching.
If you are truly looking to change your body and MORE, this is someone you will enjoy working with who will get you the results you desire and MORE.