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I first trained with David back in 2020 and returned in 2024 with a specific fitness goal in mind. Thanks to his expert guidance, I was able to reach it! He’s super knowledgeable, supportive, and just a really great guy. Highly recommend!

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★ 5

The facilities are excellent—I used the cold plunge and sauna. David was fantastic; he guided me through the cold plunge process and was there every step of the way. He’s really down-to-earth and explains everything in a way that's easy to understand."

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★ 5

I'm pretty well versed when it comes to strength training and David is one of the only people I will listen and learn from. He has a deep understanding plus a pragmatic approach that can help anyone in any stage of life reach their goals. He's the highest caliber you will find in Houston, I would recommend him to anyone.

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★ 5

The best in the business. Great listener and educator. Most of all, accountability and results!!!

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★ 5

I have used David as my trainer, both in-person & virtually for years! He helped me lose over 100 lbs & helped changed my lifestyle for the better. I also competed in Powerlifting with him as my 1st coach & placed in all my competitions. His wealth of knowledge only continues to grow. I would recommend him to anyone I know. YOU put in the work! David gives you the groundwork to be your best self.

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★ 5

I met Dave in Costa Rica and had the pleasure to hang about and lift with him for a week. A great guy and a top personal trainer.

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★ 5

Trained through an online format with David. So easy to follow with great results. Still refer to both the strength training program and nutritional guide often!

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★ 5

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★ 5

Probably the best trainer I’ve ever trained with. He makes a workout plan that best suits your individual goals.

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This place is trash.

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★ 5

David is great to work with. Knowledgeable, supportive and friendly. I would highly recommend training with him.

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★ 5

David is the absolute best. His experience and knowledge helps tremendously with not only achieving your goals but building a healthier lifestyle.

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★ 5

Having tried numerous gyms, classes and trainers, I can genuinely say that DZ is the best at what he does. What he has helped me accomplish in just a few months is a testament to that. He takes all the anxiety out of working out for me and for that, I'm a client for life.

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★ 5

David is great! Patient, calming but also pushes you at your own pace.

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★ 5

David is an excellent trainer with well developed skills to customize training program to my needs as a multi-sport athlete. His programming has solved a couple problems I was having trying to train on my own for a couple years. Good breadth of knowledge and fun to workout with!

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★ 5

I’ve been training with David for a little over a year and he’s wonderful! I’ve worked with other trainers at big box gyms and David is by far the best.

I am not someone who usually enjoys working out but I’ve come to look forward to and really enjoy our sessions together. He’s easy to talk to and the sessions, while challenging and productive, fly by. He understood my goals and tailored our weekly sessions accordingly, he set realistic expectations and objectives and has challenged me and pushed me to where I am at a level I never would have gotten to on my own. He’s helped me get to a point in my own personal fitness journey where even on days I am not training with him I am motivated to go on my own, having effective workouts and enjoying them.

Can’t think of any trainer I would recommend more highly! Also his dog Hero is an absolute angel and a treat to have outside with us during sessions.

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★ 5

Sessions with David are so great! He is super knowledgeable, and he is great about matching your energy. If you need some intensity- he can safely push you. If you need a little more low key work- he can do that as well. We have shown up at our session with the need to modify and it is never any trouble. I wish I could work out with him every day!

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★ 5

David Zabinski is one of the most professional and insightful trainers in the Houston area. I have been training with David for over 6 years now, and greatly appreciate his specialized and tailor approach to achieving my fitness and wellness goals.

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★ 5

David has made a very positive impact on my path to pursuing a healthier lifestyle. His approach to fitness is holistic and doesn't just stop at exercising, and he provides a lot of emphasis on improvement of diet and other aspects of life. He's very professional in every aspect of our interactions. I have definitely been recommending his service to anyone I know to be looking to become stronger and healthier.

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★ 5

David is excellent! He tailors his programs specifically to his clients and their goals, and he is a consummate professional, very dedicated to his work. Sessions with him fly by, as he is a wonderful conversationalist and super friendly. Despite his very full roster, David was able to accommodate me just about every week when I necessarily had to reschedule. The garage where he conducts his sessions is also very nice—large, clean (he has instituted special COVID protocols), and full of the latest equipment. I highly recommend his services to anyone in the greater Houston area looking for a trainer!

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★ 5

I have worked with other personal trainers and fitness consultants before- and David is by far the best. From the very first session, he understood my goals, set realistic expectations and objectives and has continually challenged me to reach the next level in my “back to fitness” journey. I was apprehensive when I first reached out to David because it had been 1.5 years since I had worked out meaningfully and was out of shape - but David has given me the confidence to tackle my personal goals and also is a steady reminder to stay patient and not get ahead of myself. I see real progress - not just with weight loss but more importantly with material strength gain and stamina - and I am excited to see where I am a year from now while continuing to workout regularly with David. On top of all of the above, he’s just a great guy - I could not give a more enthusiastic recommendation for David.

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★ 5

David is the real deal of personal training!! He has extensive experience and training in his field and takes all types of clients with no judgments. He takes a wholistic approach and challenges his clients on several levels- not just weight training. He suggests ways to simplify and make small changes to get to better health (and he lives what he suggests).
I am a 50-something year-old with several physical limits and weight to lose and David has been spectacular at keeping me healthy throughout our time training while making it challenging (and fun). He has suggested changes to my diet and nutrition (and my mindset about it) that have been on point and been important to my success. He has also made me face my fears or my perceived physical weaknesses and made me think differently about them. Finally, he is organized and professional but an easy-going, fun person to work out with and has a great work out space and environment. I hope to work out with David for a very long time - after I have met my goals and beyond.

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★ 5

Before going to David I was really insecure about my athletic ability and felt really nervous about working out in front of someone. David designs programs specifically for you so that you never feel like you’re out of your depth, but always feel challenged. He explained everything clearly, talked me through moments when I was doubting myself, and fostered a friendship that made me feel more comfortable trying and sometimes failing. He also was incredibly flexible with scheduling and responded quickly to any questions I had between sessions about diet or exercise. The self confidence that working out with David has provided me is just as significant as the actual physical changes I witnessed in myself very quickly. You’ll always leave feeling sore, accomplished, and excited for your next session!

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★ 5

David is my favorite personal trainer by far. His friendliness and easy-going demeanor makes you feel comfortable right away, making lifting weights feel a lot easier. I struggle with pushing myself hard in the gym but David holds me accountable and motivates me to do my best. You can expect 100% of David’s full attention during your session, which I appreciate. He is constantly upgrading his home gym with top of the line equipment, some you might never see in traditional gyms. David is very knowledgeable and teaches me new ways to be a better version of myself through movement, nutrition and recovery. Highly recommend!! You’re only a short drive or walk if you live in the Heights. His location is pretty central and easy to get to.

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★ 5

After five years and hundreds of sessions it’s about time I write a long overdue review.

David is more than a personal trainer - he’s a highly knowledgeable coach, athlete, and nutritionist. I originally started training with David with to get stronger and stay accountable while juggling a demanding professional life.

Did I get stronger? Absolutely. I got into the best shape of my life. I also learned how to move and eat properly and how to maintain a functional fitness with realistic daily habits and nutrition.

After many years, David has become a dear friend and I always look forward to our time together. Sometimes it’s the only time I get to really check out from the daily chaos and enjoy a great workout and conversation.

If you are looking for a fantastic personal trainer, look no further. David is the real deal.

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★ 5

Very knowledgeable trainer. Learned a lot about different exercises and how to do them, but also about why it’s important to do different movements and how they benefit overall training and health. David helped me reach my goals while I trained with him and his gym is very well stocked for anyone from beginner at working out to competition athlete.

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★ 5

David is hands down the best trainer I have ever had. He continues to find ways to motivate me and changing my workout to her my desired results. I could never imagine going to another trainer ever - I am so spoiled by his flexibility, professionalism and laid back personality which made getting back into shape less intimidating.

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★ 5

I have been training with David for a year and I am very happy with his approach as well as professionalism, he has been very patient and knowledgable, highly highly recommend him.

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★ 5

David is the top trainer I have ever worked with. He produced a vast improvement in my fitness level with his tailored workouts, and was always upbeat, energetic, and cordial at every workout.

His impressive home gym allows 100% focus on your workout and goals with zero distractions common in other gym environments. He has every kind of equipment you could need!

Also you'll receive fitness and supplement advice which rounds out the entire experience on your fitness journey.

He makes scheduling and other aspects of training entirely easy as a client, and I definitely recommend giving David a call if you want a professional trainer who will transform your physique and fitness mentality for the better.

Definitely five stars!

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★ 5

Awesome guy that really knows his stuff.

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★ 5

David is not only one of the top trainers in Houston. That’s from Houston Chronicle by the way, not just me. He is passionate in educating you to become the best version of yourself.

I love this quote. “Work harder on yourself, than you do on work” David will bring the best out in you. Highly recommend him!

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★ 5

David is a great trainer! I've been training seriously with trainers for about 20 years and David has improved my knowledge and has helped me make gains I would not have made otherwise. I have had chronic shoulder pain from carrying a bag around NYC for years. Within a few months, David made the pain go away with some new exercises including rings and kettlebells. It really worked. I've constantly been lifting not only heavier weights, but lifting them with really great form. Can't say enough great things about him. And he's a got a great dog!

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★ 5

I began training with David way back in 2014. I was just getting back into the gym after taking some time off and decided to go all in and do an online 12 week transformation challenge. I saw a flyer at a local gym for a seminar he was teaching and contacted him. We scheduled a one on one training session where he made me feel comfortable getting back into the gym and after that consistently trained for the 12 week challenge. Over those weeks, David helped me through not only training, but also the nutrition aspects needed to make the transformation I was looking for. He got me through the mental walls that came with trying to change so much so fast. In the end, I went from 199 to 169 pounds while maintaining muscle mass as best I could and was very pleased with my transformation results.
Post challenge, I worked out with David on a more regular basis in which he introduced me to more functional lifting techniques with different exercises I was unfamiliar with, including using kettle bells, maces, and Indian clubs. David has helped me continue with a healthy lifestyle and pushes me during each training session to become better than the time before.
I continued with David, even following him through his career to a different gym, until I took prolonged time off due to increased work duties. After that time off, I knew I had to get back into lifting properly and consistently and I knew the exact person who would keep me accountable and that person was David.
Stepping foot into “The Garage” for the first time was a great experience, much different than being in a large gym. It was fully equipped with all the best equipment and even gymnastics rings hanging from the ceiling and there was no worrying about anyone judging your workout. His facility is top notch. I highly recommend training with David. He has the knowledge and drive to help his clients reach their goals.

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★ 5

After having not worked out for many years, largely due to a chronically bad back, I signed up to start training with David. We set my goals, and David designed a workout plan to accomplish my goals. Three years later, I am in much better shape, exceeded my goals, and my back rarely bothers me. David pushed me appropriately, but constantly aware of any developing problems. He incorporates both traditional strength-training exercises and some interesting movement and flexibility exercises.

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★ 5

Exceptional trainer- incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and motivating. He creates a diverse and challenging program specifically tailored to your unique needs. His genuine and positive demeanor creates an inclusive and inviting environment. I highly recommend!

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★ 5

consistently challenge me to get better. We worked together for over 2 years and I always looked forward to my workouts.

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★ 5

I’ve known David since I was a kid and was fortunate enough to see him grow into his fitness career. His passion and work ethic inspired me to become a trainer over 3 years ago and I fell in love with it just as he has and I couldn’t be more thankful. And throughout the 3 1/2 years his knowledge base has grown exponentially and he will always be my go to person when I need fitness/nutrition answers for my clients. I can’t say it enough but thank you for all the help and inspiration over the years.

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★ 5

I reached back out to David recently (he used to train me at 24hr years ago) for problems with shoulder pain and mobility. After only a few sessions I already feel much better. David truly know his anatomy/kinesiology and I would highly recommend him for anybody with an injury or painful joints looking to relearn how to move correctly and build strength. His home gym is convenient, clean, and without the distractions of a traditional gym.

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★ 5

Amazing trainer and teacher, and all around awesome person!

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★ 5

There are typical personal trainers and then there are true fitness professionals like David that are on a completely different level. The depth of his knowledge and understanding of fitness enables him to build truly tailored plans to help you reach your fitness goals.

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★ 5

I highly recommend David to anyone interested in making health a lifestyle. He focuses on the process and long term results rather than a “quick fix”. David is constantly educating his clients in sessions and via social media on extremely useful fitness, nutrition, and overall good health topics. His training sessions are the perfect balance between high intensity and strength building, and they are continually changing. Workouts with David are challenging, effective, and catered to each of his clients fitness goals, not to mention so fun! You won’t regret signing up with him.

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★ 5

David is knowledgable and attentive to all fitness needs from young athletes to retired couples. I would HIGHLY recommend his services for all levels of fitness expertise.

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★ 5

David is knowledgeable and personable. He expertly tailors workouts to my needs. I look forward to my workouts with David Z.

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★ 5

As a personal trainer myself I know plenty of other trainers in the fitness industry. David is definitely at the top of my list when I think about strength training, mobility, injury recovery and nutrition. He has many years of experience and it’s definitely someone I would go to with questions. He’s always learning and educating his clients, I would recommend David to anyone trying to not only get in shape but trying to create a sustainable lifestyle as well.

He’ll help you:
1. Create a better relationship with food.
2. Reach your fitness goals and optimize your workouts.
3. Improve your mobility and recover from injuries.
4. Improve your quality of life.

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★ 5

Absolutely amazing trainer! The man understands a lot of the nuances behind how the body reacts physically to things and why which makes him an extreme effective trainer for figuring out how to lose weight and get in shape. He works with you on your diet, your routines, your physical health, and your strength/endurance.

I've dropped a lot of weight with him and am beyond grateful

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