Ricky Jackson

Barbara B. - Personal Training (Testimonial)

I have been training with Ricky Jackson -- he has just the right balance of pushing, supporting, and humoring me to make it work. He knows what he is doing and he gets results. Would recommend to anyone that is motivated and ready to work.

Katherine S. - Personal Training (Testimonial)

Ricky took me from a couch potato (who could barely make it through my first training session) to a fit and motivated regular at the gym. I lost pounds and inches, and I gained strength, endurance and confidence. He challenged and encouraged me at each step. I highly recommend Ricky for training at any level. Whether you're a beginner or a star athlete, he can help you reach your fitness goals. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Denise L. - Personal Training (Testimonial)

Ricky, the fitness saves my life. The doctors said had I not been in such great shape I may have died. Two cysts and my uterus wall finally ruptured and blood and fluid went into my abdomen and pelvic cavity. Had I not been so fit my body would not have been able to make it. I had emergency surgery and the endometriosis had taken over everything and grown into my spine and pelvic ligaments, colon, and organs. No wonder I was hurting so badly. Anyway, after I recover in 6 weeks I should be way better and in no pain, and able to get into the best shape ever. Thanks for training me. It literally saved my life!…Read more

Edie D. -Personal Training (Testimonial)

Only 3 weeks in but already feeling more like myself. Excited about what the future holds :-)

Steve A. - Personal Training (Testimonial)

Ricky is the right guy! Verified

Sabina A. - Personal Training (Testimonial)

Mr. Ricky is AWESOME!!! He keeps his clients focused on their goals through positive motivation and encouragement. He has a high level of knowledge in regard to the client he is working with. He knows what he is teaching. He mixes different exercises together including BOXING which makes it more fun( you won't get bored at all :). We all have different needs when it comes to fitness and Mr. Ricky is the right trainer who can help us to reach our needs or desired goals. I am glad that I chose the right trainer who can help me to reach my goal :) SABINA… Verified

Heather Garner - Compliance Office (Testimonial)

I have been training with Ricky for a little over 3 years now. When I started with him I was 10 months post-op from having an L5-S1 Anterior Lumbar Fusion (back surgery). For ten years I had issues with my back, throughout my entire 20's I felt like I had the body of an unhealthy 80 year old. I was in pain all the time. I could not exercise or do most things people my age were doing without "paying for it" during the following weeks. I had heard about Ricky from some friends and they all spoke of him very highly. I was very skeptical about training because of my history with back pain, but eventually I was talked into at least giving it a try. The first time I worked out with Ricky, we talked extensively about my concerns and about my surgery. He developed a program to help me strengthen my core to help support my back and lessen the pain. When I started I couldn't run more than a couple of minutes, could barely squat 85 lbs. more than once and was still dealing with back pain. Within 6 months of training with Ricky I was running 2 miles, squatting 225 lbs 10 times and I no longer had back pain 24/7. Due to a new job and hectic travel schedule, I had to take a 10 month hiatus from the gym. However, I've since returned to the gym and part of that decision was due to that "sneaky" back pain I felt returning. Since being back in the gym the last 3 months, I am doing things I never thought possible. I am already up to running 3 miles every workout and I feel great. My strength is also returning rapidly. Training with Ricky was one of the best decisions I ever made, he has changed my life! People workout with trainers for all different reasons, I chose to do it because I wanted to take control of my body and be pain free. Ricky Jackson helped me achieve this goal. In addition, working out has helped to increase my self-esteem and confidence in my abilities.

Oliver Celestine- Former New York Jets (DB) (Testimonial)

Ricky Jackson was my collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach at Texas Southern University where he help paved the way for my success in the NFL. Thanks Coach J.

Stacey Thomas - 2006 Walter Camp DIV. 1-AA, All-American DB,SWAC Defensive Player of the Year,All-SWAC Defensive Player of the Year* (Testimonial)

Former NFL Buffalo Bills European Football League When it comes to reaching your full potential of physical fitness Coach Jackson will help you to reach and obtain your desired goals. He improved my 40yd dash from 4.72 to 4.41, with speed and strength drills that are second to none. Regardless of your sport or profession his knowledge is on point. Coach Jackson helped me to obtain all American status in college while also being in top shape playing in Europe. I would not put my physical conditioning in another coaches hands.

Scott Bowers- UBS Financial Services Inc., Senior Vice President* (Testimonial)

I have been training with Ricky Jackson for over 10 years. I first started when I began training for the Golden Gloves. My goal was to win my age group in my weight division. Ricky had the unique background of being a former professional world class fighter and a body builder. His skills in both areas helped me accomplish my goal and I won the Houston championship. I have continued to train with Ricky and introduced my 2 daughters who now train with him also. They are both in outstanding shape and capable of being personal trainers themselves. One of my daughters became an ODP level soccer player who now plays Division 1 soccer. Whether you want to become an accomplished athlete or just attain your highest level of fitness Ricky has a program he can design and implement for you. I must warn you thought that Ricky is just as committed to your goals and will make sure you are advancing and progressing daily. He is a trainer for all levels of fitness and ages. More importantly he is an amazing person and I am proud to call him my best friend!

Stephanie Francis - United Airlines, Senior HR Manager * (Testimonial)

I began a workout regime with Ricky Jackson in May of 2009. At that time I didn’t have a real weight issue, however I didn’t have any muscle tone and I could definitely benefit from exercising, if for no other reason than to be healthy. I worked out with Ricky from May of 2009 until approximately August of 2010. When I began the workout program I weighed 142 pounds and I currently weigh 132 pounds. So I lost 10 pounds which I have managed to keep off by continuing to work out on my own at least three times a week, and I have developed muscle tone all over my body. What I have really appreciated from Ricky’s training is that he always made sure you not just worked out for the sake of working out, but he also made sure that you understood each machine you used, what muscle(s) it worked and how it benefited your body. Therefore when I travel (which I do quite often with my job) I can walk into a Fitness Center and know just what to do. I am grateful to him for imparting his knowledge which has helped me to be more conscious of not only the importance of exercising but also the importance of your food intake…your daily diet/food choices. When it comes to his training program, Ricky takes a very professional, serious, approach and provides a pleasant workout environment. This was my first and only time working out with a professional trainer and I am so glad that I had this opportunity, it has benefited me greatly! Stephanie Francis