I have been training intensely for about 5 yrs at this point. I met Riley after a season of sickness, hardship, and a recent relocation. I have big goals and dreams and told them to Riley. He is very thoughtful and kind. His energy and enthusiasm is the extra support I need and helps drive me through challenges I am experiencing in life right now. He helps me hold the standard that I told him is very important to me. He listens, helps me grow, and am so grateful for the support he has given me. I have been able to see huge improvements to numerous exercises in my strength, form, and endurance in a short time span of 3 months. Without doubt, I have improved my chances to win my next bodybuilding show.

Training with Riley has been transformative. He truly listens and takes the time to understand my goals. I’ve dealt with back pain my entire life, and there were several lifts I couldn’t do without discomfort until working with Riley. He incorporates dynamic stretching before each workout, which has eliminated my aches and pains. He tailors every session to my needs and teaches proper form while getting the best results. If there’s an exercise or lift I don’t love, he immediately finds an alternative just as effective that targets the same muscles. Every session I leave feeling challenged, supported, and stronger.

If you’re looking for a personal trainer who will gas you up, make you sweat, and take your ugly butt to a full-on bakery-approved pretty peach, Riley is your guy! We came in thinking we’d just get a regular workout, and now we’re out here deadlifting our emotional trauma too. He will roast you with love, build your strength, and somehow make lunges feel like a life lesson. Riley is nonstop energy, like if a golden retriever studied kinesiology. He somehow manages to be hilarious, brutally honest, and insanely knowledgeable all at once. He doesn’t just tell you what to do, he explains why you’re doing it and relates every move to real-life situations like “picking up your kids,” “surviving Monday mornings," or "closing a door with your butt." No ego, no pressure, just positive vibes and real results. He’s insanely encouraging, never judges, and somehow makes us feel like fitness goddesses… even when we’re laying on the floor because your arms turned to jello. Long story short: If you want results, laughs, and a trainer who makes you feel confident instead of intimidated, book Riley immediately.

Before I started training with Riley, I felt like I was wasting time at the gym and achieving minimal results. Riley has fundamentally changed how I approach fitness, and his expertise is top-notch. He worked with me to find a regimen that perfectly aligned with my specific goals and daily schedule, and always explaining exercises and technique with clarity. The biggest benefit was his introduction to lower volume training. It's a true game-changer—it delivered better results while saving me significant time every week. I highly recommend Riley to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and effective trainer.

In February my Granddaughter asked if I would be her escort and walk her down the aisle at her wedding in late summer. Her father had died 12 years prior so she asked me to act in his place. From the moment she asked me, I sought help from the Beach fitness center gym at the Huntington Beach Fitness Center. The goal I was hoping to achieve was to be able to walk proudly down the aisle with my Granddaughter. I was aware my legs were in need of some strengthening and balance was a problem. It was at this time the staff at the gym introduced me to Riley Johnson, a physical therapist who would provide the guidance I needed to achieve my goal. I became aware I needed professional help that would allow me to attain a respectable proud pace in an effort to make my Granddaughter proud.Riley helped strengthen the muscles around my legs to help build my leg strength. He had me walk with weights on my ankles and wrists practicing walking in a straight line across the entire room. And to increase my balance I would stand on one foot and touch three balls that were placed several inches apart while maintaining my balance. While maintaining my balance I would walk several inches apart while working with Riley using these and other procedures. I felt ready for the wedding.

I highly recommend Riley for anyone serious about achieving real results. From day one, it was clear he genuinely listened to my needs and designed a fitness plan that was not only challenging but also perfectly tailored to fit my demanding lifestyle. What truly sets Riley apart is their expertise in progressive overload and also athletic movement training. Every single session felt intentional; he knew exactly when to push me harder and when to maintain, ensuring consistent progress without risk of burnout. He also knew when to switch routines up to create that sense of "something new". Riley also teaches along the way, something a lot of trainers do not tend to do; so when you are working on something he will explain the connection and how to engage that connection, then help you realize it. Beyond his technical knowledge, he treats every client with the utmost respect. The environment he creates is encouraging, positive, and free of judgment. I always felt motivated and valued. If you're looking for a personalized, respectful, and effective approach to fitness, Riley is the professional to choose. The results speak for themselves, whether you are looking for gaining strength, mobility or physical looks.