Ashley Kattoula
San Diego, California
Working out is not one of my favorite things to do. Before meeting Monster, my other trainers never explained what I was doing or why I was using certain weights. Monster explained each exercise and what body part it was targeting. If it was too much for me, he would change the workout around or eliminate the weight for me so I could finish the workout. He was always on time and focused on me fully. He never was distracted. My body was toning so fast. He is very tough!
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Owen Lewis
San Diego, California
When I first met Monster I was a cocky 185 pound, self-proclaimed “expert” at lifting weights and building muscle. I was quickly humbled when I stepped into World Gym with Monster. Don’t be fooled by his name this man is a gentle giant teeming with wisdom about the way the body works. I hadn’t had much training before I met him other than what the unverified internet taught me so I was shocked that I had hit a plateau especially with my leg development.
Monster walked me through everything with an immensely personal dieting plan and a rigorous workout routine that pushes you pat what you thought you were capable of doing.
Tell Monster what you want and he will make it happen. He’s worth every penny.
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Brandon Wilson
San Diego, California
Other trainers have never trained me to the same intensity or pushed me as hard and were less experienced. Monster was able to help me set a higher standard for myself as it pertains to the volume and intensity of my workouts, and he pushed me beyond a comfort zone I would have trouble pushing myself through.
I was slightly intimidated because I’d never trained with very many people before, especially ones half as experienced as him and at a bigger gym with more serious people.
My favorite part of the training was the constant sets and supersets that were really kicking my ass for every last rep and then some. That left the target muscles very fatigued and feeling like I had worked them to their fullest extent.
I would recommend Monster to everyone because he’s a whole new level of training and knows how to cue you to focus on the muscle being targeted and building a strong mind-muscle connection. I can definitely tell that I will develop much more muscle than I have been with other programs due to the new level of intensity I was introduced to straight from the warmups.
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jessica Sandoval
San Diego, California
I trained with Monster for 2 years and it has been quite a journey.
[Monster] was just what I needed. He wasn’t there to take my bullshit excuses, he was there to push me and he pushed every second I was with him. He helped me understand my nutrition. He didn’t just give me a cookie-cutter meal plan. Instead, he helped me understand why I needed the amount of protein I did and how to change my meals but still stay within my macros. He set me up to succeed on my own in the future.
I’ve never been pushed to my breaking point as much as I was with him. I say “I can’t” a million times during my workouts but Monster doesn’t let me quit no matter how much I beg. He’s not there to baby you and make you feel comfortable. He’s there to make you work. You get your money’s worth with him. I got so many compliments with how great I was starting to look, something I couldn’t achieve on my own by not understanding my nutrition or using the proper form during my workouts.
Being on the heavy side, Monster really had to personalize my workouts because there were some things I just couldn’t do because my fat wouldn’t let me bend certain ways. I love knowing I had a personalized workout. I saw amazing results.
I’ve learned so much about my body, about this new lifestyle. I always beat myself up for letting myself get so big but Monster helped me understand that I didn’t get here in a day, a week, or even a month, so it wasn’t going to take me a day, week, or month to get to my goal. Even though it wasn’t in his job description, he was there to listen to my shit when I wanted to quit because I didn’t lose a pound or gained weight. This weight loss journey has been a bitch but Monster has made it easier.
If you’re ready to be held accountable and stop making excuses, Monster is for you!
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Lee Schwimmer
San Diego, California
I have been working with Monster for about a year and the results are visible. I frequently get compliments on my new physique. When a 30-something male comments on the definition in my 60-year-old female guns, it’s nothing short of amazing (I know, right?!?).
His prices are reasonable and his knowledge is superior. I see him at The Gym working with all ages and body types. If you are ready to commit to a no-nonsense fitness and nutrition regimen, you will experience unparalleled success working with him. And as an added bonus, you will develop a keen ability to appreciate humorous sarcasm and unrivaled irreverence.
I only hope he reads this and is amenable to one less set on my next workout. I doubt it, but hope does spring eternal.
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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John Gross
San Diego, California
When I first met Mr. Longe, I have to admit I was intimidated. I was somewhat of a novice in the gym; a casual lifter who tried to fit in a few days a week when he could and [Monster] was anything but. However, I found Mr. Longe to be the perfect balance of approachability and mentorship, in addition to being an insanely inspiring coach.
I’ve trained with several people and sometimes it feels like you’re constantly being left behind or coached like a lineman in preseason training, but never with [Monster]. With him, training is like a good day at the gym with your favorite lifting partner — except now your partner knows how to make you get the best workout possible.
Mr. Longe’s a cerebral trainer. He takes meticulous care of your body and plans every workout down to each rep so as to maximize your time together. After just a few sessions with him, I could see, and definitely feel, results.
I highly recommend training with [Monster], no matter what your skill level is, with only one condition: you’d better be ready to work!
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jesse Pacheco
San Diego, California
I was looking for a trainer about a year ago, I started to follow World Gym on Instagram, then eventually started to follow Monster. With his physique, I felt he knew what he was doing.
We messaged on IG a couple of times and he broke it down that there was a 3-month commitment. When he also worked out a plan for me, I knew I had to be serious about it. Because his price was very reasonable, I signed up 3 months and another month after that.
One of the things that really stand out to me was that other trainers at the gym were on their phone while they trained clients. Monster is the total opposite, watching every rep you do and pushing instead of taking pics and vids of you for their Instagram page.
Overall a great trainer. He works payment plans and actually watches you while he trains you and knows what he’s doing.
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Calvin Smith
San Diego, California
Monster is one of the best trainers in the San Diego area! He specializes in no-nonsense training that shows results. He has been my trainer throughout the rehab of my shoulder, which got me back in shape in record time.
He’s a man short on words and big on results!
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Shirmelle Richards
San Diego, California
When I first moved to San Diego, I was determined to find a trainer that could take my body goals to another level. I felt like I needed a trainer because I never really knew what equipment in the gym targeted which muscle groups and I needed that extra push! At first, I was slightly skeptical because I had never done weightlifting in my life. Nonetheless, I searched and found Monster on Instagram.
Let me just start by saying Monster’s sense of humor is off the charts!
When we met for the consultation at The Gym, I told him I wanted to get lean, feel stronger, and learn how to do pull-ups. I started off by doing inverted rows, then negative pull-ups, and now assisted pull-ups. It’s definitely still a struggle but I’m celebrating all the small victories. One of the biggest things that helped me to reach my goals was the meal plan Monster created that was tailored to fit my vegetarian lifestyle. My starting weight was 150 lbs and my current weight is 133 lbs.
I have learned from Monster the importance of consistency in and out of the gym. He is very knowledgeable and has definitely pushed me further than I could ever imagine. Monster offers several different services that vary depending on your lifestyle, so if you’re trying to get your fitness together, hit him up.
You won’t regret it!
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Bianca Lauryn
San Diego, California
I’ve been working out with Charles for almost 2 years now.
I worked out with two personal trainers before him and I didn’t get any results because anytime I said I was hungry, they would just let me eat more and they wouldn’t push me as hard in my workouts. Working with Charles helped me because he is strict and doesn’t play around but he’s also caring and wants you to succeed, which is why I feel like I’ve gotten the best results working with him. I was almost 200 lbs when I started my fitness journey and now I’m 146 lbs and most of the weight I lost was while working with Charles.
He’s an awesome coach!
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Fabian Saldivar
San Diego, California
I requested Monster’s services last November and I felt very comfortable training with him, so I requested his services again just last month.
I have to say I hesitated about training with [Monster] at first since I didn’t want to make the drive to The Gym in Pacific Beach from my place but I have to say it was worth it. He creates the routines specifically for your needs and he’s always on time and stays for the whole hour unlike other trainers who do 35-, 40-, 50-min workouts when they charge for the hour.
I do have to say that in regards to the nutrition plan, it would be great if meals would vary at least a couple of times a week. Last thing, Monster is actually a really nice guy. Disregard his nasty emails, which might scare off some people. That’s just his style but he’s actually very nice and respectful.
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Tara Boone
San Diego, California
Monster, aka Charles, rocks in many ways.
First, being an athlete himself, [Monster] is knowledgeable in body mechanics and how to push oneself safely to produce visible results. He’s also comfortable with all the machines/equipment because of his own personal use and, most importantly, knows how to position the client so that he/she is in proper alignment to produce the results one wants. I appreciate that he included a nutrition plan with the package and an accountability component to stay on track.
Charles is able to help you produce the results you desire by incorporating all types of movements using weights, bands, and body weight to exhaust the muscle in the safest way possible. I enjoyed the full-body movements the most because it was a twist I wasn’t used to but very effective. Each workout was similar but not. He was aware of where we ended last and he had a vision in mind. My favorite workouts were for the delts. I have never had my delts so beautifully trashed. It was always that extra inch or centimeter that he made me go to. It hurt so good!
Charles is to the point — straight to the point — but I respect and appreciate it immensely. He’s a great guy, trainer, and athlete. I hope to work with him again in the future when my personal commitments normalize. Thank you, Charles aka MONSTER.
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Andrew Higgins
San Diego, California
Let’s see…where to begin?
I began training with Charles, aka Monster, about a year ago. The process started out with an evaluation/interview. He was very thorough in his questioning and expectations while making sure my expectations were realistic. He wanted to make sure I was serious about my goals and that I was willing to push myself both physically and mentally to accomplish my goals. He made it clear what his expectations were if he was going to bring me on as a client. I called thinking I was going to decide if I wanted to hire him as a trainer but by the end of the phone call it was clear he does not take on anyone who dials his number.
My goal was to gain 40 lbs through diet and weight training. He laid out an extensive detailed meal plan for me, which I stuck to 100 percent and I hit the gym with him 4 days a week. My gains came exactly as he forecast based on my age, level of activity, and diet.
When you hire Monster as a trainer, you’re getting a very knowledgeable nutritionist that practices what he preaches at the same time. He is extremely knowledgeable in the gym and articulates his thoughts clearly, making it very easy to perform the exercises and nutritional goals exactly as needed to accomplish your personal goals.
Although there are countless trainers to choose from, it’s clear that in the upper echelon of the sport, it is a tight-knit community. Walking through The Gym, it is clear Charles is respected by his peers. I see a lot of trainers at The Gym working with clients. Most of them are just as busy flirting with other trainers, talking to their buddies, sending snaps, checking their text messages, and taking selfies. I can say without question Monster does none of that when training a client. He watches every rep of every set to make sure you’re doing the exercise correctly and making the best possible use of your time and his.
On the other hand, if you’re just looking for a trainer that’s going to put cheesecake on your meal plan and tell you that you’re doing great when you’re only giving 80 percent, Monster won’t be the guy you want. For that, you’ll probably have more fun training at Planet Fitness with Fern, with a chai tea in one hand and a selfie stick in the other.
There are a lot of trainers out there but truth be told, there really is only one Monster. If you’re serious about accomplishing your personal goals regarding your physique, hit him up. He’s not going to sugar coat anything. He is going to push you to the breaking point. He is not going to waste your time. You will find out what you’re capable of both mentally and physically. If you’re 100 percent serious about accomplishing your physical goals, hit up Charles, aka Monster, and give it 100 percent!
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Paul Benson
San Diego, California
If you’re looking to actually progress with your training and physical appearance, look no further.
I had bounced around between 8 different trainers before I finally met Monster. Not only did he give me the most dialed in meal plan but he also gave me the best physical training methods I’ve come across. I’ve never been happier in my life with the way I look and how I perform. If you want a hard core trainer that literally dedicates their entire life to this (which I hope you would), then Monster is your guy.
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Avinaash Korrapati
San Diego, California
I’ve been skinny my entire life and have spent multiple years (4+) trying to gain weight. In that time, I’ve had friends teach me how to lift weights, developed my own regimen for going to the gym, and made reasonable progress from when I first started. However, I remained deeply unsatisfied with my overall strength/muscle gains and felt as though I hit a roadblock and struggled to progress further.
Due to the stresses of work, I had recently lost a considerable amount of weight and was looking for a personal trainer to help me work back to and push past my plateau. That’s how I found Monster. It was definitely uncomfortable at first taking the plunge to hire a personal trainer, as I’d never done it before, but his reasonable prices and reviews made it worthwhile for me to at least give it a shot. I quickly realized within the first week of working with him how poorly I’d been training myself over the past 4+ years. The intensity of the workouts was easily double that of my own and Monster is always giving you his 100% focus to make sure your form is ideal to prevent injury and maximize muscle gain. His fitness knowledge is also top-tier and there have been many a time that I’ve picked his brain to learn how I can maximize my gains and improve future workouts.
With the combination of an intense workout regimen and an extremely detailed nutritional plan that Monster included for free with his services, I’ve gained close to 30 lbs in 6 months. Granted, a decent chunk of this weight was regaining what I had previously lost, but I am currently heavier/stronger than I’ve ever been at a reasonable body fat percentage. Sincerely, my only regret is that I did not find him sooner and I hope to continue working with him for the considerable future. If you can dedicate yourself to working hard and following his regimen, you won’t regret it.
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Marty Potok
San Diego, California
As a male over 60 years old, one of my main objectives was to gain muscle and overall weight. To achieve this goal, I learned I would have to eat the proper foods and not just pump up on carbs and calories. Being a diabetic made this even more challenging. My expectations were not to look like Schwarzenegger, just a fit individual for my age.
I worked with [Monster] for several months and learned a great deal about training. He taught me to focus and isolate the targeted muscles. Heavy weights are not always the answer, lighter weights will suffice and greatly reduce the chance of injury.
I’ve had previous trainers that would tell you what exercise to do and then play with their cell phone or other distraction. [Monster] was there watching and encouraging you to get those extra reps, which he referred to as the “MONEY REPS”. He is a fine specimen. He’s intimidating until you get to know him, at which time you realize he actually cares.
I was not disappointed.
Service: Personal Training
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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