I have been working with Soren since the beginning of 2023 after my previous gym was closed due to the pandemic. I had been doing cardio boxing for years, and was casually thinking of upping my game to learn more techniques of real boxing without knowing exactly what I was getting into. Led by pure coincidence, I met Soren at the gym I was not considering joining. The only reason I signed up for that gym was Soren who I was introduced to as an aspiring boxer and could teach me all necessary basics to box in the sense I had never done. Once the sessions started, I felt I knew nothing about boxing. From the day one, I learned the “hard science” of boxing starting with the proper footwork, how to work lower body with upper body, and defensive moves, and, of course, how to move the body in punching combinations. He mixed these technical lessons with what I loved to do, punching out the bag or the mitts. His sessions are structured in the way that I followed through the basic moves without repeating the same drills over and over. Every session was a fresh experience for me even though the underlying skills I was learning might be the same as the previous sessions. Don’t let his youthful look deceive you (yes, he is young indeed). His expertise was as deep as a coach’s with years of experiences. After a couple of weeks, it was clear to me that the sport boxing offered much more than just a cardio workout. What Soren does is not simply training, but coaching and growing a boxer. In that sense, he is more a coach than a trainer. I am still a beginner facing the real hurdle of boxing: reacting to the moves of the opponent and make offensive or defensive moves.His timely advice and tips during the sparring sessions are crucial although whether I can implement them is a totally separate matter. He is never forceful and always encouraging. If anybody who is boxing for workout or aiming to go further, Soren is the ideal coach.

With Soren’s guidance, I have experienced a profound transformation. I have been a personal training client of Soren’s for 16 months now and it is my absolute pleasure to recommend him wholeheartedly. When I first started working with Soren, I was 61 years old and had consistently put on an extra 10 pounds a year for several years. I had succumbed to a sedentary lifestyle and my muscles were weak. In short, I had really let myself go. For example, the single squat he had me do during our original assessment made me sore for several days – I was in that bad of shape -- and my physical and mental health was suffering. I was ready to improve my health and change my life and this is exactly what Soren helped me do. Now, thanks to his ongoing coaching and support, I am off my antidepressant medicine, my once high blood pressure is normal, my cholesterol is down, and my body is so much more strong, toned and lean. My weight is down, my nutrition has improved, I have more energy, and I am generally a happier person. Working with Soren has revitalized my life. His results-driven approach works! Not only is he a talented and gifted personal trainer with an amazing depth of knowledge when it comes to how to design a customized workout program that meets you where you are at -- without judgment -- and then steadily progresses you over time toward increased fitness, he is a delight to work with. He is consistently pleasant, easy-going, a fantastic communicator, always encouraging, and offers an observant and focused presence. Soren demonstrates a deep emotional intelligence, genuinely cares about his clients and has the expertise to keep you safe from potential injuries in the gym while facilitating your ongoing health and fitness goals. I have so much gratitude for Soren as my coach. If you are considering working with Soren, I would jump at the opportunity now while he still has openings on his schedule!