GuerrillaZen FitnessReviews of guerrillazen.com

Blake is truly an expert when it comes to fitness! I came to him as I was having a ton of back and neck aches throughout the day and wanted to get that handled. His initial review is so detailed. We found many different items that contributed to the poor posture. After that he put together an exercise program for me to follow and after about 2 weeks (if not sooner) of doing them, I was already feeling relief. I was back to lifting weights at the second month but we still dialed in on some posture issues. After completing the 3 month program I was feeling great! 3 months after the program, I still incorporate some of these exercises into my routine daily and they’re an amazing addition! Aside from just the personal training and posture correction, Blake is extremely educated in overall health and provides plenty of knowledge in other subjects. For me, the boosting testosterone and improving my sleep were huge! Overall an amazing experience. I would recommend to anyone who is dealing with any kind of aches or pains in their body or to anyone who is just trying to elevate their fitness levels and knowledge!

If I could give my experience with Guerillazen 50 stars I would! When I started I could barely tie my shoes without throbbing pain. The in-depth introduction to diagnose the WHY of my back pain deserves ten stars. The pace of the program to improve my many issues was spot on, ten stars there. THIRTY STARS for the interaction I had with Blake throughout. Very responsive to my questions or issues that inevitably arose during my recovery process couldn’t be better. Everyone around me who suffers from back issues immediately received Blake’s info. That’s the advocate his programming and personal interaction made me. He paved the path for me to play with my 5yr old & work without fear of injury. I will forever be grateful for what he did for me and the programming he provided!!!!

I hired Blake back in September after seeing a lot of his online content on correcting posture and muscular imbalances. I had never worked with an online coach before and was a little hesitant about hiring someone who could only assess me over video, but after our initial 3-hour assessment, I was pretty confident that Blake knew what was going on with my body and what imbalances I was presenting with. Blake is extremely knowledgable and voracious to learn more. He takes into account your diet, lifestyle, stress, and other habits that influence your posture apart from muscular imbalances. He spends half of his initial assessment talking to you about things that you may not even think relate to your posture, like your sleep habits, diet, your household situation, relationships and other lifestyle habits. This puts him, in my opinion, in a higher category than just a typical fitness trainer because he looks at the whole picture. I already had tremendous success with impleneting a more holistic lifestyle, so this was also one of the reasons I felt comfortable hiring him. We agreed to 4 months of coaching, all of which is done over a version of his app that is similar to the Trainerize Fitness app. I found messaging Blake over the app to be great. He would respond either the same day within a few hours of me messaging or the following day. He cares about his clients, and it shows. We scheduled follow-up Zoom calls each month. These were sometimes hard to work into my calendar because of how busy he was and the calls needing to occur after my work day. We usually spoke on Saturdays, so it was nice that he was willing to work on that day and would make the time to follow up then. These calls were mostly us chatting about the progress that he could see in the monthly photos that you submit to him of your posture along with some lifestyle tips. He did not have me do exercises over the call, which is something that I do wish he had the time for. This is something I really felt like he was missing out on - having you do the exercises with him watching to make sure your form is correct rather than just sending them all to you and assuming you are doing them properly. Again, this is the disadvantage of working with a coach over the Internet versus in person. Months into the program, I unfortunately found that I was not improving in the ways that I expected to. There were certain exercises that exacerbated my pain and to his credit, he would remove them from my program quickly when I shared my concerns, but a lot of the corrective exercises felt like they provided temporary relief and were not getting to the root cause of my pain. There were minor improvements in my pain, but not enough to justify the investment that I made into his coaching. I ended up working with him even longer than 4 months (he did not charge me extra for this because he wanted me to see improvement. Again, he very much cares for his clients, and that is palpable). There was also an entire month towards the end of our coaching that I had a combo of Covid/Flu and lost a ton of progress which was disheartening. After working with him for nearly 6 months, I have found that my specific pain and postural issues have not improved much at all. This could be due to how comprehensive my issues are, and I think that some of my issues have to do with structural abnormalities in my jaw (specifically malocclusion). I also had a severe fracture in my knee a few years prior to working with him that flared up easily with certain exercises that he provided. Those exercises might work great for someone who did not have a knee fracture to help with other areas of pain, but I felt like he never really found good exercises or modifictions to substitute those exercises with because, in his own words, "This is the best exercise for that area." This left me feeling defeated and again, like I wasn't getting the full benefit of the program he created for me. These are all issues that pop up with online coaches. If you have complex injuries or something structual (in my case, jaw/tmj maloclussion) that is contributing to what is going on with the rest of your body, these things may not be taken into account when your program is being created. This is initially why I was hesitant to hire someone who cannot assess you in person. This is why I can only give Blake 4 stars. My case is incredibly complex, so he can't take all the fault for that. But for the investment I made, I did not see a return that I expected. The good news is that Blake does now allow you to maintain access to the exercises he created for you provided you sign a liablity document waiver, so hopefully I can continue making small progress. Bottom line, Blake may be a good fit for you if you are someone who responds well to an online coach. He is nice and cares about his clients, but your results may vary.

Working with Blake has been a game-changer for me. His training program helped me identify and correct imbalances I didn’t even realize were holding me back. Through his guidance, I’ve improved my mobility, posture, and overall movement, making daily activities feel smoother and more effortless. His approach is both knowledgeable and supportive, ensuring that every step of the process is tailored to my needs. Highly recommend for anyone looking to move and feel better!

Blake was super insightful, candid, and personable. There was a lot of information shared that helped me connect the dots on my mobility and strength issues.

Working with Blake Bowman at GuerillaZen Fitness has been a game-changer for me. His personalized approach and deep understanding of movement have significantly improved my mobility, posture, and overall strength. I came in feeling stiff and limited, but through his clear guidance and tailored exercises, I’ve experienced a noticeable difference in how I move and feel every day. One thing that sets Blake apart is how thoroughly he assesses your body before starting any training. He takes the time to evaluate your posture, strength, and mobility, which allows him to customize the program to fit your unique needs. This detailed approach gave me confidence that every exercise was designed specifically to address my problem areas and improve how I move. Through this process, Blake identified a muscle imbalance in my left ankle that I wasn’t even aware of. With his targeted exercises and cues, I’ve been able to restore better balance and stability, which has improved how I move during workouts and daily activities. On top of that, he helped me correct my forward head posture and rounded back—issues I had struggled with for years. Thanks to his coaching, I now stand taller, feel more open through my chest, and experience far less tension in my neck and upper back. Blake’s coaching is not only effective but also easy to follow—he breaks things down in a way that makes sense and helps you understand how your body works. I now feel more aligned, flexible, and able to move without the tension and discomfort I used to experience. Whether you’re looking to improve your posture, increase strength, or simply move better, I highly recommend working with Blake. His expertise and dedication make all the difference!