Testimonials

“Mark is incredible. I have worked out with him now for 3 years. I love the gym. Mark motivates me and pushes me to do more than I thought I ever could on my own. I was unsure of the small group atmosphere at first but Mark is the best multi-tasking I have ever seen. We are all working on our own workout program which he tailors for us specifically. No other trainer I have ever had could come close to his expertise and overall knowledge.”

“One of the things I like about training with Mark is he is real. Very down to earth. He has the best of the best in fitness equipment and I have worked out in many gyms. Mark did not “cut corners” when designing his gym. It is a fast paced workout. He always knows where we are going and what we are doing next. He pushes me to “my” limit. I would highly recommend him.”

“…..There were many moments when I wanted to give up on the workouts and the diet, but there was one person who was always there and supported me without fail and that person was Mark Gontar. Thanks to Mark I am strong, in shape and healthy. Mark’s dedication in seeing me succeed was really inspiring and has changed my life.”

“I bought my husband a gift certificate to train with Mark. He liked it so much that I decided to join. I have lost 3 inches off my waist and dropped 14 pounds in 2 months and my husband Mike has lost 25 pounds in 4 months with Mark. Mark is a great motivator. We couldn’t do it without his constant support and encouragement.”

“I live around the corner from the gym. I actually walk there. I had seen the gym for a while and gotten several of Mark’s flyers distributed in the neighborhood. One day I saw the door open and popped my head in to say hi. We talked for a while and I signed up right then and there. I took advantage of one of the specials where you pay for 3 months and you get the 4th month for free. In today’s economy I look for good deals. I just started working with Mark. He is very focused on the form and execution of each exercise. He has 22 years of experience. For a guy turning 50 this summer he looks more like 30. I like going to a trainer that looks, sounds, and acts like a trainer.   I want to look good THIS summer…………NOT next.”

“I joined Body By Design 6 months ago. The gym is great. I love getting there early and warming up doing cardio watching the news. I also like being able to drive right up to the front of the gym and walk right in. Mark is not a bootcamp instructor but trust me he is tough…..he certainly could be. I am dripping with sweat 20 minutes into my workout.”

“From the first moment I spoke to Mark I knew he was a professional. Not only did he call me back right away but we met that same day at his gym in Manhattan Beach and he spent well over an hour with me going over my goals and what I wanted to achieve working with him. I felt his answers were realistic and knew he was the right trainer for me. I’ve worked with Mark now for 6 months. He is always upbeat and brings a great energy to the room not to mention the awesome music he plays there!  He definitely “knows his stuff”.

Best part of my day is training with Mark at Body by Design. Workouts are exceptional and Mark handles everything – just show up and run the course that Mark designs. Mark is very interested in the success of his clients and makes himself available at all times to answer questions and provide guidance and motivation – sometimes it helps to have someone to remind you that eating your kids food will not help you lose weight! Follow his training techniques and eat properly and the results will follow.