Meet our team.
When it comes to achieving your fitness goals, personalized training at Gold’s Gym Lorton stands out as the perfect way to unlock your full potential. With tailored workouts, individualized attention, adaptability, motivation, time efficiency, and a confidence boost, personalized training offers a holistic approach to fitness success. Embrace the power of personalized training and embark on a transformative fitness journey that is uniquely tailored to you. Let our team of expert personal trainers guide you towards a healthier, fitter, and happier version of yourself.
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Read Ryan Cruz’s profile
Ryan Cruz
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
About me
I’m a trainer who sees fitness as a path to discovering your true strength—physically, mentally, and spiritually. For me, training is about more than reps and sets; it’s about building routines that fuel your growth in every area of life. I’m here to help clients dive deeper, to find out what they’re really capable of, and to create lasting change through discipline and a genuine commitment to their goals.
I don’t just want to help you reach the next milestone; I want to show you how to evolve and tap into the energy you didn’t know you had.
Why train with me?
I Specialize in Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Yoga, Supplementation, Body Transformations, Holistic and Esoteric Practices
Contact details
If you want to book a session or need anything, please feel free to contact me at rcruz@goldsgymlorton.net
Read Joe Kramer’s profile
Joe Kramer
ACE & NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer and Senior Fitness Specialist
About me
Hi, I’m Joe! Anyone can achieve their fitness goals, no matter their starting point. Success comes from listening to your body, progressing at your pace, and having a coach who provides understanding and a gentle push. I emphasize functional training to help you excel in workouts, play, and daily life. Together, we’ll build strength and confidence for lasting success.
Why train with me?
I specialize in weight loss, strength training and development, conditioning, and functional training.
Contact details
If you want to book a session or need anything, please feel free to contact me at jjkramer729@gmail.com.
Read Corinne Mayes’s profile
Corinne Mayes
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
About me
Hi, I’m Corinne, a student studying kinesiology to pursue physical therapy. As a former track and competitive swimmer, I have a firm foundation of endurance-based movement. I consistently research new and improved corrective exercise methods to ensure my clients’ longevity and security in their fitness journey.
Why train with me?
I specialize in corrective exercise, weight loss, youth fitness, and muscle growth.
Contact details
Email corinnewaltz1@gmail.com
Read Jose Larin’s profile
Jose Larin
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
About me
Hi, I’m Jose! My passion is helping people achieve their goals and discover their potential through fitness. I believe hard work always pays off, and I’m dedicated to you every step of your journey. Whether you aim to get stronger, feel more confident, or reach new personal bests, I’m here to help you grind and push past your limits. Together, we’ll work to unlock your maximum level and celebrate every victory along the way.
Why train with me?
I specialize in military workouts, resistance, endurance, and powerlifting.
Contact details
Email joselarin1415@gmail.com
Read Cesar Fares’s profile
Cesar Fares
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
About me
Hi, my name is Cesar, and while my professional career is in business banking, my true passion has always been health, fitness, and helping others become the best version of themselves. As an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, CMAS Certified Freediving Instructor, and NAUI Rescue Scuba Diver, I’ve spent years learning how the body responds to both physical and mental challenges. I believe fitness is more than working out: it’s about building sustainable habits that improve your quality of life. As a father of two, I understand how challenging it can be to balance work, family, and personal responsibilities. That’s why I believe fitness should fit your lifestyle, not take it over. Whether your goal is to lose body fat, build strength, improve endurance, or simply live a healthier life, I’m here to help you achieve lasting results through personalized coaching.
Why train with me?
I specialize in strength training, fat loss and body recomposition, muscle building, and yogic and apnea breathing techniques to improve performance and stress management.
Contact details
Email Cesarjffares@gmail.com · Instagram: @cesarfares
Read Taj Estrada Washington’s profile
Taj Estrada Washington
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
About me
Hi, I’m Taj, a personal trainer with a background in track and field, nutrition, and a passion for bodybuilding. I work with clients of all levels to build strength, confidence, and performance. I believe great results come from smart training, not just hard training. That’s why I incorporate strength training, conditioning, and mobility work to create sustainable programs that help you look better, feel stronger, and move with purpose both inside and outside the gym.
Why train with me?
I specialize in fat loss, lean muscle development, and performance-based training, using smart programming that blends strength training, conditioning, and mobility for long-term, sustainable results.
Contact details
Email taj21@vt.edu
Read Alejandro Villarroel’s profile
Alejandro Villarroel
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
About me
My goal is to help you build sustainable habits that last a lifetime. I understand the mental, emotional, and physical hurdles of transformation. As a current Muay Thai competitor with a background in nutrition, I’m here to guide you whether you want to learn self-defense, build muscle, improve conditioning, or lose body fat.
Why train with me?
Martial arts, weight and fat loss, strength and conditioning, cardiorespiratory fitness, Muay Thai coaching, athletic performance, and recovery.
Contact details
Email a.villarroel91@gmail.com
Read Monica Garcia’s profile
Monica Garcia
AFPA Certified Personal Trainer
About me
Hi, I’m Monica! I believe you are stronger than you think and capable of more than you realize. My goal is to help you build strength, confidence, and healthy habits that support a vibrant, fulfilling life. Let’s work together to unlock your potential and create a body you’re proud to live in!
Why train with me?
Functional strength training, core and stability training, and TRX.
Contact details
Email fitmom5kids@gmail.com
Read Taylor Macuci’s profile
Taylor Macuci
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
About me
I enjoy educating others in personal development and healthy fitness to help them grow and strengthen themselves mentally and physically. I believe true transformation starts with your mindset. I’m here to help you find your strength, inside and out. Outside of the gym, I have a health and wellness business and mentor others in building a life they truly desire.
Why train with me?
Full-body HIIT workouts, weight loss, and muscle building.
Contact details
Email Taylor13198@gmail.com · Instagram: @taylormacuci
Read Shamari Taylor’s profile
Shamari Taylor
AAA/ISMA Certified Personal Trainer
About me
My passion for fitness comes from years of competing in football, lacrosse, track, baseball, and weightlifting. As a dual-sport collegiate athlete at Wesley College, I earned my bachelor’s degree in kinesiology while competing in football and lacrosse. Today I combine my education and coaching experience to help clients build strength, improve performance, and reach their goals.
Why train with me?
Bodybuilding, sports performance, weight loss and body recomposition, HIIT, and functional hybrid training.
Contact details
Call 571-490-6125
Read Athena Garcia-Velazquez’s profile
Athena Garcia-Velazquez
Personal Training Director
About me
My fitness journey began when I started coaching competitive swimming, martial arts, boxing, and group fitness classes. I believe in building strong relationships with clients and showing them the importance of having a coach. I aim to empower you to achieve your goals and embrace a healthier lifestyle.
Why train with me?
Strength and conditioning training, youth fitness, and certified martial arts.
Contact details
Read Harrison Crim’s profile
Harrison Crim
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
About me
Hi, I’m Harry. I have a passion for bodybuilding and compete in men’s classic physique shows. I grew up playing different sports, and fitness has always been a part of my life. It doesn’t matter what level you are starting at; it just matters that you started. I can help you discover the best version of yourself and guide you to crush your goals.
Why train with me?
Strength training, hypertrophy training, bodybuilding, and resistance training.
Contact details
Email harrycrim@icloud.com
Read Gabriella Ramos’s profile
Gabriella Ramos
Certified Personal Training Intern
About me
Hey, my name is Gabby! I’m a full-time business administration student, and one of my biggest passions is fitness and helping others reach their goals. Stepping into the gym for the first time was terrifying, but I kept showing up and my progress fueled my drive. Now I want to help others find that drive and overcome their fears.
Why train with me?
Strength training, muscle building, endurance training, and weight loss.
Contact details
Email gabbyRm31@outlook.com
Read Carlton Furman’s profile
Carlton Furman
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
About me
Hi, I’m Carlton, and I specialize in helping clients achieve their fitness goals through sports performance, practical fitness, and kettlebell workouts. I hold a B.S. in exercise science with a minor in sports psychology.
Why train with me?
Athletic performance, pain-free performance, functional training, and kettlebell.
Contact details
Email cjfurman2023@icloud.com
Read Nadia Bursac’s profile
Nadia Bursac
Certified Personal Training Intern
About me
Hi, my name is Nadia! I’m a biology major and have competed as a power seat on my school’s crew team. My goal as a personal trainer is to help my clients discover the same drive, fire, and passion I found through a strong, positive mindset and sustainable, consistent habits.
Why train with me?
Youth fitness, strength training, and athletic performance.
Contact details
Email nadiabursac@gmail.com
All members receive a complimentary “Jump Start” session with a certified personal trainer to put you in the best position for success. We’ll start by discussing your goals, experience, and barriers before using our InBody Scanner. This machine calculates muscle mass, fat mass, and metabolic rate which will help measure your progress in the gym. Your trainer will then facilitate a warm-up & movement screen to assess proper form, then hit a workout tailored specifically to you!
