I ve been waiting for Faiq at RAW to let me down o...

I ve been waiting for Faiq at RAW to let me down on something before I write this review, but he continues to meet and -often - exceed my expectations. I know: that s a pretty cynical approach, but I ve had my share of disappointments with trainers at several of the supposed best PT gyms around the world. Not so with RAW.

RAW has been accommodating and inviting of feedback. From my very first day here about a year ago, I made a comment about the water pressure in the showers (I like strip your skin off kind of pressure). On my next visit, Jeremy had people working on the showers. I also like how they can keep my records during breaks between packages so I can benchmark my progress over time. Many other PTs will simply delete all your personal bests and records after a few months of inactivity. The best part about RAW is that it is owner/operator-run. When there s a concern, it gets attention immediately. This has been so different to my experience at other PT gyms around HK.

Faiq clearly loves his job and excels at it. While the sessions are charged per hour, Faiq has regularly stayed on - sometimes for as much as half an hour after - to help me with stretches, exercises or provide nutritional advice. I ve invested a lot of time and energy into getting back into shape, and Faiq, by doing this - among many other points of careful attention - has shown me that I m completely supported on this journey.

Losing weight and gaining muscle as a vegan has been a new challenge for both me and, to some extent, Faiq, but I appreciate how open and sensitive he and everyone at RAW is to my unique dietary needs. I don t feel judged! Also, where there is a gap in his knowledge, Faiq has been eager to research vegan nutrition for me.

Unlike some of the other PT gyms I ve subscribed to, which kept me waiting weeks before I got a decent meal plan, Faiq had me hitting the ground running on Day 1. He had a meal plan, took my measurements and had figured out my weights all by the first day. I m currently out of the country, but that hasn t stopped him from sending me a home workout routine and ensuring that I keep in touch regarding my eating.

I ve left RAW in the past to experience other PT gyms, and I don t know why I wasted that time! RAW is leagues ahead of its competition, and Faiq is a rock star!