As someone who works in the industry, this guy seems legit to me. He's absolutely right about people not wanting to push themselves. That's the biggest problem with personal training.
I honestly would only ever go to a personal trainer if I couldn't push myself. I honestly thought a personal trainer is someone that's going to push me even if I cant push myself I genuinely thought it was part of your job. I mean this comment with no hate just love.
@@kingpin20042003 it's not even like that you know most personal trainers would be like come on u got this and motivate them but sometimes they try and they still don't want to do it. Working out is all mentality if u go to get forced to workout u shouldn't go at all
@@kingpin20042003 that is not how it works. You can't force people to make a change. The person has to want it. A trainer or coach can strengthen your motivation for change by eliciting and exploring your own reasons to change. However, they cannot make this decision for you. Once you have decided, they can then teach you the skills/provide the resources for you to achieve your goal. There's a lot of trial and error.
He only had 3 out of 4 bad Yelp reviews. He’s got a 5 star rating on google with over 90 reviews so they didn’t really choose a one star review establishment. Seems suspicious. Like free advertising.
Damn, I honestly feel bad for the guy. He’s 100% absolutely right when he mentioned people not wanting to hear feedback on their performance in the gym.
He looks like a great trainer and has an awesome mindset. People just want a personal trainer who won’t push them and they feel self satisfaction for going to the gym. They probably got told things they didn’t wanna hear (eg diet/lifestyle) and that’s why they left bad reviews
I totally agree. When I first started working in this industry, I tried my best to motivate and push every one of my clients like an athlete but most really didn't want that. One even stormed out of the session after shouting at me saying that she doesn't want to be push. That's when I realised most that pays for a personal trainer usually just wants to feel good about themselves and feels like they are making progress and most importantly, they just wanted someone there for them. 3 years into working in this industry, I know which button to push now. The ones that stay the longest with you are usually the ones that just wants to feel good about themselves. The extremely motivated ones usually leave within 3 months after learning "everything" from you
My trainer tries to murder me with every session we have. He's super strict on my diet and pushes me to the point that I usually want to either cry or vomit. He's the only trainer I've had, so I don't really have anything else to compare to, but I could see why people would quit his sessions very quickly. As you say, a lot of people want to get in shape without changing their lifestyle in any meaningful way. Hahaha...I wish that were the case.
I was not expecting this to be such a heartwarming episode! Gabriel really seems to take pride in what he does. His gym looks pretty no nonsense. Nice clean, open space, simple equipment for effective but not overly complicated training for his clients.
This guy trainer, is straight up. Imaginary, talkative and humble. Laughs off neg reviews, nice clean gym, pushing more water and addressing honest dieting, I know this is entertainment, but I'd have him as my personal trainer, been in gyms for over 20 years. Polite, well presented, friendly, and not loading weights or advanced exercises for a novice.
Yeah man. I’ve been in a gym almost my whole life, for sports and personal health not as a trainer; however, guys Gabriel push people beyond their personal boundaries if they want it. Good on him. Maybe some of the reviews are legit, but I guarantee most of them are a result of customer’s own insecurities.
Someone mentioned in reply that this same trainer has 1 star on 3 out if 4 Yelp reviews but on google this same trainer has 90 reviews with very few 3 and below stars. Very suspicious
On the real, this dude's explanation of his monster being portrayed as a ghost to symbolize his late grandfather and the role he played in his family's life is exceedingly deep. Imagine a young man starting a business and thinking about what his parents understood to be an overbearing intrusion on their life, while concluding that they were wrong and that same monster was actually someone trying to point them in the right direction. Then sketching out some artwork to the best of his ability and sticking with it, making it the basis for his company mission. We could all learn something from this.
He deserves a 10 star. That monster is a a metaphor to your limits as an individual. Most of the 1 star reviews are by people who are probably lazy and as he said "don't want to help themselves." Much respect to Gabriel.
Gabriel definitely looks legit as a trainer. I saw zero ego. He also showed alot of enthusiasm toward corrective form. Something that I rarely see trainers do at the gym.
My first personal trainers were my drill sgts and they engraved correct form and discipline into my brain, form and discipline are so important to having a transformation and there are many trainers out there that overlook them
This man is obviously passionate. Very kind and is true that people get offended about comments towards their ego. But most of us know that this sometimes is needed to really drive a person forward.
I love his analogy for the self sabotager we all have inside of us. When I used to train really hard for cross country I remember my coaches always saying that little voice in your head is going to tell your body the whole time during the workout “stop, just stop running,” but you can’t listen to it. He seems like a great trainer hopefully this helps his business in putting his image in a new light.
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When he explained more about "the monster," it got pretty deep. It was unexpected, but refreshing. That's why I love One Star Reviews, you never know what you're going to get. Taji is genuine and makes people feel comfortable enough to tell their story.
The monster seemed silly at first and when he explained what it represented and the fact that’s it’s a ghost 😭😭 that was soooo much deeper than expected
being able to continue his business with a space that big and all that equipment means that he has some pretty loyal clients. he wouldn't be able to keep paying rent otherwise so it makes sense he wasn't actually a bad trainer.
I would totally 100% work out with Gabriel! He seems so kind, motivating, knowledgeable, and creates SIMPLE plans for his clients! Plus, the monster analogies and such are actually something that I know that I could really latch onto to help push past that psychological barrier that stops so many of us from pushing further! What a great trainer!
That part about his grandfather had me bawling. Cheers to this guy, he's very mentally strong to be doing what he's doing despite all these bad reviews and slander.
That story about his grandpa hit deep. He seems like a super genuine guy. As an ex personal trainer myself I appreciate his strategy of changing peoples mentality rather than just showing them a workout or 2.
I really gotta agree with you dude. I'm sure trainers have their down-days and still have to earn a living. LA is fucking brutal. The dude seems like a good person, just trying to make it, and make sense of it, in the constraints of a capitalist society.
This place actually has a 4.9/5 rating on google, with just a few bad reviews. He seems like a nice guy trying to run a good business. Good luck to him.
i think its less about the number of one star reviews and more about how weird the business owner is according to the one star reviews. like if you just went to a place that only had one star reviews itd just be a shithole ripoff and there wouldnt be any funny or cringy moments.
I actually went and visit him. He's actually really sweet and kind. I think a lot of people take him as over ego and stuff, but I never got that. He's tells you what you shouldn't do and do when it comes to your health. You know some people don't like what you tell them to do etc. Being a trainer is always a rocky position due to you sometimes having to tell that person no.
I've dealt with this personality (the reviewers) multiple times while being a coach. Gabriel is right when he says a lot of people don't want to help themselves. They're quick to pass the buck and place the blame on anyone besides themselves. All you can do is try to stay positive and show them you're their ally in their journey.
@@gainsandglory6808 5x5 programs can make even experienced lifters puke if the weight is heavy enough, but yeah I agree. Fitness "media" has people expecting 30 day beach bodies and other unrealistic bs.
Not gonna lie. This trainer is pretty legit. Great personality and super motivated. We need more like this guy man. I really hope he is very sucessfull in life and keeps on living his dreams. Thanks Taji for your reviews. It shows the other side of people and their business. Ill always remember to watch my monster 🤖. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@@mr.khorsani8740 and if you worked out more than 9 months, you would realize this was basically a consultation and a feeling out process of Taji mental, nutritional and some what physical. You got to start somewhere. You don't just start with 315 on incline and say go...
and I mean, it could be that he mistreated some customers or had a problem with the dishes because no one is perfect but what matters is that he's willing to change and improve and that makes him better than the other 1 star review businesses
Gabriel is a 1st class PT, super professional and 100% committed to his clients, one of the hardest working guys I know. I was 10 kilos overweight and couldn't run for the bus… in 24 months he had me ready for a triathlon, without any stresses or stains. World class coach. It’s a shame that we live in a world where entertainment is attempting to destroy someone else’s passion. But hey, it’s all good, Gabriel has my business for as long as he wants it.
It’s really sad that there are people out there that get their kicks from ruining someone’s business, life, career, passion, or anything important to that person. Folks will do that to both people they know and don’t know and will do it even if there is no good reason for it, I’ve found that it’s often jealousy but I’m noticing a trend lately where people often times don’t see others as actual people with dreams, goals, emotions, or feelings. Many assholes out there can’t even consider anything beyond themselves and will ruin something for someone just for fun, it’s a fucked up world we live in.😔
There's no way those reviews are legit. He couldn't continue running a gym that size in Miami, even paying a barista, if those reviews were accurate. He's got plenty of clients. I am not even sure he realizes it's likely one or a handful of persons.
Yep, private gym at that. You need to be actually charging a lot and having a lot of customers too to sustain that kind of business. And obviously service and training need to be really good as well since people would expect that.
Just remember they stole this idea from a small content creator by the name of Philip solo. He did a couple one star reviews on restaurants and blew up from it then shortly after Vice came out with a whole series on one starred reviews.
I've never once in my life thought about hiring a personal trainer but I kinda like this guy. He's a good motivator. I agree with him on the "people don't want to be pushed" thing. This dude tried to push them and they just got offended instead of actually trying
Honestly if I lived in Miami I would train with him… dude seems chill as hell, and he’s right people don’t want to work for nothing… they see greatness and thinks it just “happens”… they look at the end result of things and then get discouraged with the process… one must fall in love with the process in order to find yourself in the result. And I love his way of talking about “internal demons” as it is something that plagues everyone even in the simplest of choices…. I love what Jordan Peterson says… “become a beast and then learn how to tame it”… it is just simply know your potential and then discipline yourself to get it… This dude is amazing, and I hope he prospers.
This guy isn't awkward I hate it when people say that HES NORMAL it's everybody else that's fucking insane! society and civil human behavior holds itself together by a thread don't forget that
Gabriel seems like such a genuinely nice guy and has a great outlook on fitness. I suspect many of the negative reviews were from people who simply didn't like being told to push through the pain at the gym.
@classic max I think you totally missed the other guy's point. As for your comments about how hard to push, if you don't push yourself- you don't grow. It's a simple as that. Going through the motions with minimal effort is a waste of time. These are the people you see who go to gym and never seem to get anywhere. You have to put the effort in
@classic max he means muscular failure. Most people don’t want to push their muscles to failure, which is why they don’t see results. You should feel a burn, but it shouldn’t be a sharp pain. There’s a difference and you’ll feel it.
@classic max ?????? training to muscle failure is literally the best way to build strength and increase your endurance. yeah you shouldn't do it every session but it's definitely something you gotta do if you truly want to grow so stop coping and put some actual work you bot
Lmfaoooo. This is one of the best episodes so far, not only the ending, but the passion and authenticity of this personal trainer. Good job Gabriel, keep going brother ❤️
He had 3 bad reviews out of 4 on YELP. He’s got a 5 star rating on google with over 90 reviews. This business is very successful. Seems fishy. Probably his friend and giving him free publicity.
@@Adam-mw5qd That’s true he was only going by Yelp. It’s not hard to fake 3 reviews. Out of all the businesses out there you’d think Vice would choose an actual one star reviewed business with lots of reviews. This business is already successful. Currently with 122 google reviews with a perfect 5 star rating. That’s very rare for any business. So why choose to ‘help’ this guy? Sounds dodgy to me.
Just finished binging all of One Star Reviews. This series is amazing! Taji is too funny and the perfect host for this show. The production & post production team are geniuses! Keep it up, Vice! Hope you're paying these people well.
His monster concept reminds me of Carl Jung’s “Shadow self” concept. I couldn’t help but smile when he was explaining “his monster”. That notion had helped me tremendously in early adulthood
We have to live with Monster 👹.. but damn the Psyche Phenomena that Juung was able to communicate with during his meditations reminds me of Joe Rogan Plasma beings he is able to talk too.. lol off topic
dang, this was wholesome AF. Didn;t know this show existed. For the record, his monster analogy on fitness is interesting and the fact it had to do with his grandfather made it more significant.
Of course, he’s gonna put his best foot forward when he’s being filmed. But I can also see one-time clients giving bad reviews for whatever reason (jealousy, racism, lack of motivation).
really love the "monster" concept, a simple version of other things i've heard. I've heard it called "the governor" by David Goggins, "demons" by Big Sean and so many other people, and this analogy is surprisingly simple but easy to grasp. much much easier to visualize what's holding you back as a silly monster that doesn't know what it's talking about.
This guy seems legit. I'm assuming the issue would be his clients who don't want to push or motivate themselves. And most probably crying because he was honest!
I don't really get people's complaints about the sink, in a developing country which I'm sure he's from cause I am from one, you gotta make do with what you've got. Let the man wash his dishes wherever he damn pleases
Woooah He's actually such a GREAT PERSON!! He seems very genuine and he's the type of person that don't let the negativity affects him. This man is giving off a good vibe too and I would give him 5 Stars.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loved this, made me feel really good. Am I the only one that really loved the monster analogy? I think it is a beautiful way of viewing your traumas and accepting that you are bigger than your negative thoughts. Maybe it’s just me tho lol
Aww I felt so bad when he started bringing up people's bad reviews of him! I am a personal trainer myself and that would be so heartbreaking to hear 😭 This guy had obviously been trying to improve and be a better trainer and he seems to be doing pretty dang well!
Jealousy is real...so glad you gave him 5 stars..I read his spirit...good man and I hope his grandfather is looking out for him and his business will grow!!
He is a great guy I worked out with him few times I don’t know what people talking about to tell you the truth. I’m shocked to see this about him. I know this gotta be hurtful to him. He been always been nothing but sweet to me and others from what I seen.
I worked out their once he beat my muscles with a 5Lb ''funbell'' (as he called it), to elicit more soreness in them and help them ''get big'', I complained and he punched me in the mouth.
"When you want to help somebody but they don't even want to help themselves". This dude got me, he's training style is not what I like but looks like a wholesome guy.
Just finished bingeing all the episodes and just realised this one was released today! Love you Taji and love everyone behind the camera and in the editing room helping put these wholesome masterpieces together.
As someone who's had difficulty exercising, one thing that's gotten me to push myself is giving thanks. I had a scare a while back, which made me reflect on those who lose limbs, organs, senses, and the ability to move. Our body is a gift, and just like you don't break a gift in front of the one who gave it to you, I wouldn't wanna face God as I am right now. Some people can't get all the gifts, yet they're still grateful and kind, and others get it taken away. I'm grateful my unhealthiness is entirely in my hand.
Gabriel seems like someone I would want to go to. He's understanding (like when you tell him about candy), pushes you to continue, and listens to what you are trying to accomplish. Yeah, maybe he's a bit defensive about stuff, but that came off more as a cultural trait more than defensive about the comments, and him defending what he's worked hard to build up. His expertise is in motivation, not PR. Hope Gabriel has a successful career!
@@malcolmwiggins7026 That's a fair point. I guess I was expecting more of a.. 'Well, some people will say whatever just to give you a bad review!' instead of going into detail about how he has proven the reviews wrong. But then again, when you're shooting a video for a huge UA-cam audience, it was probably smart to set the record straight. It's likely that his culture is more direct with responses, and doesn't beat around the bush like we tend to do here.
This guy's a legend I completely understand where he's coming from if u want results u have to really push yourself even when u think you're at your limit there's always one more rep in u you
The coffee at the beginning is smart, much better for you long term than pre-workout and sets him apart. When I was training my buddies and I would try to get people to switch to black coffee or caffine pills instead. I ran into a lot of people that didnt want to push themselves while training, they just wanted someone there to tell them good job after doing the minimum.
Maybe someone accidentally left their glass by the bathroom sink. Looks like they had a sink right next to the coffee machine. He seems like the best trainer to me!!
Yeah, I noticed the sink there as well. And the establishment was clean! Not sure what those people were saying but it kinda sounded like the same person using two different profiles. Who knows
@@anthonyriche552 It is. If you go to the Yelp page. There are 3 bad reviews. 1 appears from the actual person, 1 is a friend of the person ( you can see they're friends on yelp), and the 3rd is clearly a new account posting the review.
It takes two to tango. From my experience of working in retail for a few decades. Many people are rude and don’t realise they are. Or behave in a manner that would bring the worst out in the most patient person. As far as dealing with service, I would be inclined to check the situation out myself. You can usually get the feel of a place in a short time.
I would work with this guy in a heartbeat, and then leave a 5 star review for my man. Love his philosophy, and his motivation behind everything. The bathrooms being super clean alone sell me lol.
The trainer seems really nice. He's open and honest and isn't intimidating and the whole setup looks legit. I also like how the gym has a theme and the paintings are cute.
He has got lots of business. He has a 5 star google rating with over 90 reviews. This isn’t legit. No one uses YELP. There were only 4 reviews on there.
I love the mentality and the philosophy as well, it’s the same thing with nutrition. My AS was in the field and every time I receive questions people hate the raw answers. To lose weight and gain muscle takes time, practice, patience and attentiveness
He seems like such a nice dude and having a positive mentality like that after so many negative reviews is impressive. I would've totally understood if he got super defensive as soon as the reviews were mentioned, but he didn't. Hope his business runs well
As a really angry person I can relate to his analogy about his monster inside of him. I wish this guy was my trainer. Understanding inner emotions is a underrated feat.
Loved hearing that the city came in and did an inspection after someone saw the reviews and complained, and what do you know, Gabriel passed with no problems at all.
Seems like a nice guy. It too bad a few bad reviews from crazy people can really mess up a small business owner when they first start out. Wish this guy a lot of success.
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As someone who works in the industry, this guy seems legit to me. He's absolutely right about people not wanting to push themselves. That's the biggest problem with personal training.
I honestly would only ever go to a personal trainer if I couldn't push myself. I honestly thought a personal trainer is someone that's going to push me even if I cant push myself I genuinely thought it was part of your job. I mean this comment with no hate just love.
And those are the shitty people that gave him bad reviews. This guy seems legit to me as well
@@kingpin20042003 it's not even like that you know most personal trainers would be like come on u got this and motivate them but sometimes they try and they still don't want to do it. Working out is all mentality if u go to get forced to workout u shouldn't go at all
@@kingpin20042003 that is not how it works. You can't force people to make a change. The person has to want it. A trainer or coach can strengthen your motivation for change by eliciting and exploring your own reasons to change. However, they cannot make this decision for you. Once you have decided, they can then teach you the skills/provide the resources for you to achieve your goal. There's a lot of trial and error.
He only had 3 out of 4 bad Yelp reviews. He’s got a 5 star rating on google with over 90 reviews so they didn’t really choose a one star review establishment. Seems suspicious. Like free advertising.
The guy was so positive even the menacing music and edits didn’t change his vibe for me at all. The positivity is strong with this one
@Repent!. Amen
@Repent!. No.
@Repent!. Be quiet
@Repent!. shut up, nobody is angry. only irritated by your garbage gospel. go away
@Repent!. God doesn’t exist
Damn, I honestly feel bad for the guy. He’s 100% absolutely right when he mentioned people not wanting to hear feedback on their performance in the gym.
He looks like a great trainer and has an awesome mindset. People just want a personal trainer who won’t push them and they feel self satisfaction for going to the gym. They probably got told things they didn’t wanna hear (eg diet/lifestyle) and that’s why they left bad reviews
yup.
I totally agree. When I first started working in this industry, I tried my best to motivate and push every one of my clients like an athlete but most really didn't want that. One even stormed out of the session after shouting at me saying that she doesn't want to be push. That's when I realised most that pays for a personal trainer usually just wants to feel good about themselves and feels like they are making progress and most importantly, they just wanted someone there for them. 3 years into working in this industry, I know which button to push now. The ones that stay the longest with you are usually the ones that just wants to feel good about themselves. The extremely motivated ones usually leave within 3 months
after learning "everything" from you
They were definitely fat. I’m fat too and I’m not gonna get offended. I know I need to work harder!
Most people are lazy, they expect years of hard work overnight.
My trainer tries to murder me with every session we have. He's super strict on my diet and pushes me to the point that I usually want to either cry or vomit.
He's the only trainer I've had, so I don't really have anything else to compare to, but I could see why people would quit his sessions very quickly.
As you say, a lot of people want to get in shape without changing their lifestyle in any meaningful way. Hahaha...I wish that were the case.
I was not expecting this to be such a heartwarming episode! Gabriel really seems to take pride in what he does. His gym looks pretty no nonsense. Nice clean, open space, simple equipment for effective but not overly complicated training for his clients.
Damm!
Almost as if your impression is exactly what the gym and the fitness instructor wants to communicate as being their moto!
Totally agree. I always wanted to be a pt and he is motivating me. The monster was weird but its wholesome AF
@@domeyeahaight its just a way to personify your feeling of laziness and mental blockage thats stopping you from completing your goals
This guy trainer, is straight up.
Imaginary, talkative and humble.
Laughs off neg reviews, nice clean gym, pushing more water and addressing honest dieting, I know this is entertainment, but I'd have him as my personal trainer, been in gyms for over 20 years. Polite, well presented, friendly, and not loading weights or advanced exercises for a novice.
yo my trainer is imaginary too, I call him Jeremy and he is all I've got until I can afford a real one
@@jimjimson6208 😂
This guys isn’t only a physical trainer but a damn therapist!
More power to this man!!! Best of luck Gabriel
You just summarised personal training
Yeah man. I’ve been in a gym almost my whole life, for sports and personal health not as a trainer; however, guys Gabriel push people beyond their personal boundaries if they want it. Good on him. Maybe some of the reviews are legit, but I guarantee most of them are a result of customer’s own insecurities.
Someone mentioned in reply that this same trainer has 1 star on 3 out if 4 Yelp reviews but on google this same trainer has 90 reviews with very few 3 and below stars. Very suspicious
i like his metaphor, he's basically found 1 metaphor that can apply to hundreds of individualistic personal issues.. good man wish him all the best
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Indeed
yeah, I wanted to dislike him but he seems like a good dude.
@@dudeman858 why would you want to dislike him?
@@44fall4 I don’t know, it’s just something about his face.
PLOT TWIST : *THEY ACTUALLY GIVE HIM BAD REVIEWS SO THE GYM IS LESS CROWDED AND CAN TRAIN WITH HIM*
Lmaoo
Lol 😂 sounds like something I’d do
@@stephaniepereya580 that’s not cool.
LOL!
I’ve known someone to do that to restaurants
On the real, this dude's explanation of his monster being portrayed as a ghost to symbolize his late grandfather and the role he played in his family's life is exceedingly deep. Imagine a young man starting a business and thinking about what his parents understood to be an overbearing intrusion on their life, while concluding that they were wrong and that same monster was actually someone trying to point them in the right direction. Then sketching out some artwork to the best of his ability and sticking with it, making it the basis for his company mission. We could all learn something from this.
The lesson here is to stay true to yourself no matter what
Thank you for taking time to write this.
Absolutely - Stick to your process and success will come.
100%
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He deserves a 10 star. That monster is a a metaphor to your limits as an individual. Most of the 1 star reviews are by people who are probably lazy and as he said "don't want to help themselves." Much respect to Gabriel.
@@browncatwithblurredbackgro2461 huh?
@@browncatwithblurredbackgro2461 it's in the video at the very end as a joke. He also says, "Yeah, but you gotta control your monster right?"
The monster is the id. Seems like a couple different things.
Tbh you don't know how he acts without a camera
Would be much more Interesting with a hidden cam
Gabriel definitely looks legit as a trainer. I saw zero ego. He also showed alot of enthusiasm toward corrective form. Something that I rarely see trainers do at the gym.
My first personal trainers were my drill sgts and they engraved correct form and discipline into my brain, form and discipline are so important to having a transformation and there are many trainers out there that overlook them
This man is obviously passionate. Very kind and is true that people get offended about comments towards their ego. But most of us know that this sometimes is needed to really drive a person forward.
Thats why i dont become PT, we want the samething but with less or no work ideally
I'm not going to pay someone to insult me, plus no it doesn't work for everyone.
the guy has charisma and a grasp on his own philosophy. more power to him.
I love his analogy for the self sabotager we all have inside of us. When I used to train really hard for cross country I remember my coaches always saying that little voice in your head is going to tell your body the whole time during the workout “stop, just stop running,” but you can’t listen to it. He seems like a great trainer hopefully this helps his business in putting his image in a new light.
My Little Hater got big ass claws,
Big ass feet and big ass paws,
Big ass teeth and big ass jaws,
Big ass holes in his dirty drawers,
At least that's how it looks to me because
He represents all my fears and all my flaws,
But I swear, I swear my Little Hater won't win today,
He's inside my brain,
His full time job is making me insane,
Serving up self-sabotage when my self confidence is a big mirage,
But I'mma get where I need to be cuz I know someone out there believes in me,
And I swear, I swear my Little Hater won't win today,
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Goddamn this is so true lol. i have these mental battles literally every single time i go running or go for a swim or go lift weights
When he explained more about "the monster," it got pretty deep. It was unexpected, but refreshing. That's why I love One Star Reviews, you never know what you're going to get. Taji is genuine and makes people feel comfortable enough to tell their story.
The monster seemed silly at first and when he explained what it represented and the fact that’s it’s a ghost 😭😭 that was soooo much deeper than expected
being able to continue his business with a space that big and all that equipment means that he has some pretty loyal clients. he wouldn't be able to keep paying rent otherwise so it makes sense he wasn't actually a bad trainer.
my exact thoughts lol. even in the first minutes of meeting him he didnt shine yet but the studio space speaks for itself
Or money laundering scheme
@@ranting8677 lmao more common than not
that was my tought too
My exact thoughts. So sad how he's one star just because of a few people
I would totally 100% work out with Gabriel! He seems so kind, motivating, knowledgeable, and creates SIMPLE plans for his clients! Plus, the monster analogies and such are actually something that I know that I could really latch onto to help push past that psychological barrier that stops so many of us from pushing further! What a great trainer!
That part about his grandfather had me bawling. Cheers to this guy, he's very mentally strong to be doing what he's doing despite all these bad reviews and slander.
I thought the monster was corny until he told that story 🥲
Same, so unexpected.. didn't expect tears!
@@taylordavis8094 Same, then he told that story and was like DAMN yo wtf
@@browncatwithblurredbackgro2461 people will believe anything
@@Oreomilkcookie I'm guessing you're not very smart
That story about his grandpa hit deep.
He seems like a super genuine guy.
As an ex personal trainer myself I appreciate his strategy of changing peoples mentality rather than just showing them a workout or 2.
100% about countering those negative thought patterns over just the lifting
What does that mean?
Yeah that Tory was very deep, one day I want a Tory like that
@@omarsosa9638 yeah greatest Tory I ever heard
I really gotta agree with you dude. I'm sure trainers have their down-days and still have to earn a living. LA is fucking brutal. The dude seems like a good person, just trying to make it, and make sense of it, in the constraints of a capitalist society.
Man he is so positive. Shame on the people who tried to ruin his business with bad reviews
I'm surprised be didnt give him a monster energy drink as preworkout
U gay
That’s what the monster would want you to do
they ant that bad but its super low in caffine
One word SUGAR.
@@manmeetsingh3881 another word BAD
This place actually has a 4.9/5 rating on google, with just a few bad reviews. He seems like a nice guy trying to run a good business. Good luck to him.
And he actually has the physique to prove, Ive seen alot of person trainers who dont.
i think its less about the number of one star reviews and more about how weird the business owner is according to the one star reviews. like if you just went to a place that only had one star reviews itd just be a shithole ripoff and there wouldnt be any funny or cringy moments.
Aww I’m glad cause I felt sorry for him. Dude looks like he’s trying, hoping things stay good for him!
His business is gonna blow up now
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I actually went and visit him. He's actually really sweet and kind. I think a lot of people take him as over ego and stuff, but I never got that. He's tells you what you shouldn't do and do when it comes to your health. You know some people don't like what you tell them to do etc. Being a trainer is always a rocky position due to you sometimes having to tell that person no.
He is Brazilian and confident and happy.... Americans love to see everyone miserable (professional).
I've dealt with this personality (the reviewers) multiple times while being a coach. Gabriel is right when he says a lot of people don't want to help themselves. They're quick to pass the buck and place the blame on anyone besides themselves. All you can do is try to stay positive and show them you're their ally in their journey.
same bro I always ease people into it now bc even a basic 5x5 program will make these snowflakes puke
@@gainsandglory6808 5x5 programs can make even experienced lifters puke if the weight is heavy enough, but yeah I agree. Fitness "media" has people expecting 30 day beach bodies and other unrealistic bs.
Not gonna lie. This trainer is pretty legit. Great personality and super motivated. We need more like this guy man. I really hope he is very sucessfull in life and keeps on living his dreams. Thanks Taji for your reviews. It shows the other side of people and their business. Ill always remember to watch my monster 🤖.
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Bruh. If u workout. U know his training isn't legit
@@mr.khorsani8740 and if you worked out more than 9 months, you would realize this was basically a consultation and a feeling out process of Taji mental, nutritional and some what physical. You got to start somewhere.
You don't just start with 315 on incline and say go...
I appreciate your words 🙏🏽⭐️
@@mr.khorsani8740 u dumb? You expecting him to teach taji to lift heavy weights on first day? Or do some deadlifts?!
@@Ivan-bz7kg facts
As a trainer myself i would be honoured to be trained by this guy, love his energy!
Nah this guy seems passionate about what he does. He's doing everything he can with what he has. Hope he's still chasing his dream
and I mean, it could be that he mistreated some customers or had a problem with the dishes because no one is perfect but what matters is that he's willing to change and improve and that makes him better than the other 1 star review businesses
Gabriel is a 1st class PT, super professional and 100% committed to his clients, one of the hardest working guys I know. I was 10 kilos overweight and couldn't run for the bus… in 24 months he had me ready for a triathlon, without any stresses or stains. World class coach. It’s a shame that we live in a world where entertainment is attempting to destroy someone else’s passion. But hey, it’s all good, Gabriel has my business for as long as he wants it.
24 months is enough for almost anything, but hey, they are not magicians. Keeping one on track for 24 months is the key. So that must be his magic.
It’s really sad that there are people out there that get their kicks from ruining someone’s business, life, career, passion, or anything important to that person. Folks will do that to both people they know and don’t know and will do it even if there is no good reason for it, I’ve found that it’s often jealousy but I’m noticing a trend lately where people often times don’t see others as actual people with dreams, goals, emotions, or feelings. Many assholes out there can’t even consider anything beyond themselves and will ruin something for someone just for fun, it’s a fucked up world we live in.😔
@@Enerjikk it’s about commitment, discipline and persistence
@@sassythesasquatch8036 whaddya talking about
Prove it tubs
There's no way those reviews are legit. He couldn't continue running a gym that size in Miami, even paying a barista, if those reviews were accurate. He's got plenty of clients. I am not even sure he realizes it's likely one or a handful of persons.
Yep, private gym at that. You need to be actually charging a lot and having a lot of customers too to sustain that kind of business. And obviously service and training need to be really good as well since people would expect that.
Few people might be giving him one star review because they didn't get ripped after their first day workout
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Hello Abhijit! I appreciate the support.
@@monstercast716 lol hahahaha
@@monstercast716 upload videos on UA-cam
Exactly!
Just leaving a comment hoping it helps that YT algorithm to support the show and Taji! Also the editing is A+
I really miss Thomas🥲
Bruh they have 15 million subs
God knows vice the smallest yt channel needs an algorithm boost
Just remember they stole this idea from a small content creator by the name of Philip solo. He did a couple one star reviews on restaurants and blew up from it then shortly after Vice came out with a whole series on one starred reviews.
@egi nurandani o
I've never once in my life thought about hiring a personal trainer but I kinda like this guy. He's a good motivator. I agree with him on the "people don't want to be pushed" thing. This dude tried to push them and they just got offended instead of actually trying
“Crack is good sometimes” lol this guy seems like okay dude!
Thats actually not that wrong. I do some mobility exercises for my back and when it cracks, it feels like a blockade has been opened
@@phil_5430 Really ? I thought it's cos you don't do mobility, warm up or your too heavy.
Dude is an absolute Legend
Nathan the goat 🐐
Dude is right, crack is pretty good but only sometimes.
Now Taji is strong enough to keep carrying Vice on his back for a long time to come.
😂😂 fr
Omsssss🤣💯
Best comment!! So true
Taji and Hamilton are the only reason I watch
Ouch lol
Honestly if I lived in Miami I would train with him… dude seems chill as hell, and he’s right people don’t want to work for nothing… they see greatness and thinks it just “happens”… they look at the end result of things and then get discouraged with the process… one must fall in love with the process in order to find yourself in the result.
And I love his way of talking about “internal demons” as it is something that plagues everyone even in the simplest of choices…. I love what Jordan Peterson says… “become a beast and then learn how to tame it”… it is just simply know your potential and then discipline yourself to get it…
This dude is amazing, and I hope he prospers.
I can't express how glad I am that this show exists. The awkwardness is everything 😂
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Plus Brandon Buckingham & Ch.5!!
This guy isn't awkward I hate it when people say that HES NORMAL it's everybody else that's fucking insane! society and civil human behavior holds itself together by a thread don't forget that
I like watching this dude when im smoking , i also like watching Seven Hunnid’s videos
Crack is good sometimes.
I think people were just upset because he actually made them WORKOUT lmao
Agree u can’t tell he cares and not just about money truth hurts people can’t handle it
keep in mind that he knew he would be on camera for this
I love that he has nothing but 5 star reviews now. Man deserves it
facts 💯💯💯
*VICE would be nothing without people like TAJI and the editing. PS This looks like a great gym 4/5*
Yea Taji and Hamilton run vice
I stopped watching south Park , tegridy took it too far
Gabriel seems like such a genuinely nice guy and has a great outlook on fitness. I suspect many of the negative reviews were from people who simply didn't like being told to push through the pain at the gym.
@classic max I think you totally missed the other guy's point. As for your comments about how hard to push, if you don't push yourself- you don't grow. It's a simple as that. Going through the motions with minimal effort is a waste of time. These are the people you see who go to gym and never seem to get anywhere. You have to put the effort in
@classic max Man has 0 social skills. Read the room. Take context clues… you’re either willfully ignorant or love to waste time on UA-cam comments
@classic max he means muscular failure. Most people don’t want to push their muscles to failure, which is why they don’t see results. You should feel a burn, but it shouldn’t be a sharp pain. There’s a difference and you’ll feel it.
@classic max ?????? training to muscle failure is literally the best way to build strength and increase your endurance. yeah you shouldn't do it every session but it's definitely something you gotta do if you truly want to grow so stop coping and put some actual work you bot
@classic max I truly feel bad about you and your mindset. Please seek help because what you are suffering from is a beta mindset. Prayers to you! :)
Lmfaoooo. This is one of the best episodes so far, not only the ending, but the passion and authenticity of this personal trainer. Good job Gabriel, keep going brother ❤️
I love that 1 star reviews is actually an avenue for businesses to get a 2nd chance on the internet. Good things come back around to good people
He had 3 bad reviews out of 4 on YELP. He’s got a 5 star rating on google with over 90 reviews. This business is very successful. Seems fishy. Probably his friend and giving him free publicity.
@@Cassie_-rw9ik well, it seems in the video he was only looking on yelp
@@Adam-mw5qd That’s true he was only going by Yelp. It’s not hard to fake 3 reviews. Out of all the businesses out there you’d think Vice would choose an actual one star reviewed business with lots of reviews. This business is already successful. Currently with 122 google reviews with a perfect 5 star rating. That’s very rare for any business. So why choose to ‘help’ this guy? Sounds dodgy to me.
to my mind, he seems legit and did not deserve the bad reviews. His Equipment, metaphor and workethic fits
Let's get this comment to 420 likes brahz.
Just finished binging all of One Star Reviews. This series is amazing! Taji is too funny and the perfect host for this show. The production & post production team are geniuses! Keep it up, Vice! Hope you're paying these people well.
His monster concept reminds me of Carl Jung’s “Shadow self” concept. I couldn’t help but smile when he was explaining “his monster”. That notion had helped me tremendously in early adulthood
oh it's everywhere, you can't escape it. even in something like anime, there's a ton of this trope. naruto, bleach, any shonen anime.
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It's a metaphor for people's ego
Ok i found the jung comment
We have to live with Monster 👹.. but damn the Psyche Phenomena that Juung was able to communicate with during his meditations reminds me of Joe Rogan Plasma beings he is able to talk too.. lol off topic
dang, this was wholesome AF. Didn;t know this show existed. For the record, his monster analogy on fitness is interesting and the fact it had to do with his grandfather made it more significant.
Watch the rest this is just the beginning 🤣
Of course, he’s gonna put his best foot forward when he’s being filmed. But I can also see one-time clients giving bad reviews for whatever reason (jealousy, racism, lack of motivation).
really love the "monster" concept, a simple version of other things i've heard. I've heard it called "the governor" by David Goggins, "demons" by Big Sean and so many other people, and this analogy is surprisingly simple but easy to grasp. much much easier to visualize what's holding you back as a silly monster that doesn't know what it's talking about.
This guy seems legit. I'm assuming the issue would be his clients who don't want to push or motivate themselves. And most probably crying because he was honest!
Man I feel for this guy for having bad reviews, seems like a genuinely nice guy!
All the women staring at Taji at the end was so cute and I hope that Gabriel gets tonnes of monster clients!
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I'm still giggling, that was great!
Right!! So cute lol
Hmm apart from the last one she could eat him
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The random zoom-ins on the paintings was hilarious.
AND the heart pounding transformer trailer music was the spice
Hell of an editor 😂
I don't really get people's complaints about the sink, in a developing country which I'm sure he's from cause I am from one, you gotta make do with what you've got. Let the man wash his dishes wherever he damn pleases
I know wtf some people are ignorant
I wasn’t expecting to cry but this guy is so pure! I love him, he definitely didn’t deserve all those one star reviews!!!
I like this series. Tells you not to take others word for things and go experience it yourself.
There's a camera in his gym, hes acting different
after watching a few one star reviews vids hmm idk about that
@@rmbzbrenden7739 of course
qnd peopl are full of it
Never has this statement run more true, like the first time I did meth or like when I tried shrooms
Woooah He's actually such a GREAT PERSON!! He seems very genuine and he's the type of person that don't let the negativity affects him. This man is giving off a good vibe too and I would give him 5 Stars.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loved this, made me feel really good. Am I the only one that really loved the monster analogy? I think it is a beautiful way of viewing your traumas and accepting that you are bigger than your negative thoughts.
Maybe it’s just me tho lol
That's a rly cool way to frame it! Love that perspective
I feel it
nah, I feel ya. That monster analogy is really good. Makes me think of how I see my workouts now.
I mean honestly he's a good guy, I wish him success and happiness
Crack is good some times
@@Omkar-is9cu agreed. I would behave the same way if theres a camera around
“He does his dishes in the sink.”
Ok… where tf do you do your dishes?
Aww I felt so bad when he started bringing up people's bad reviews of him! I am a personal trainer myself and that would be so heartbreaking to hear 😭 This guy had obviously been trying to improve and be a better trainer and he seems to be doing pretty dang well!
wholesome ep
i like the fact that the monster has meaning behind it
he seems like a genuinely good guy
hope the best for him
Jealousy is real...so glad you gave him 5 stars..I read his spirit...good man and I hope his grandfather is looking out for him and his business will grow!!
He is a great guy I worked out with him few times I don’t know what people talking about to tell you the truth. I’m shocked to see this about him. I know this gotta be hurtful to him. He been always been nothing but sweet to me and others from what I seen.
Stfu "aMaNda"
Girl, it’s cause you look fine asf, I’d be nice to you too
I’m sure most men are nice to you
I worked out their once he beat my muscles with a 5Lb ''funbell'' (as he called it), to elicit more soreness in them and help them ''get big'', I complained and he punched me in the mouth.
Whats your ig??
i dont know this trainer but im already giving him 5 stars for that tremendous speech he gave us about the monster!
I like that this guy kept a positive attitude and didn’t even get negative about the bad reviews.
i love how the editor can turn everything into a star
Lol it's really easy to do though, cool nonetheless.
The horribly crude 90s style editing is just the icing on the cake. Love it
but you have to control the monster with cakes.
the editors are genius!
feels more like 80s
Crack is a little good sometimes? ⭐️
"When you want to help somebody but they don't even want to help themselves". This dude got me, he's training style is not what I like but looks like a wholesome guy.
His art is so sweet 🥺 Unironically would buy it at an art show, even w/out knowing the backstory
For real, they are good. I like them too...👍
Best part is his wife painted them, it's a very personal gym.
Just finished bingeing all the episodes and just realised this one was released today! Love you Taji and love everyone behind the camera and in the editing room helping put these wholesome masterpieces together.
As someone who's had difficulty exercising, one thing that's gotten me to push myself is giving thanks. I had a scare a while back, which made me reflect on those who lose limbs, organs, senses, and the ability to move. Our body is a gift, and just like you don't break a gift in front of the one who gave it to you, I wouldn't wanna face God as I am right now. Some people can't get all the gifts, yet they're still grateful and kind, and others get it taken away. I'm grateful my unhealthiness is entirely in my hand.
The fact that your hair is still frosted has me in tears lol
Same I thought it was Ethan from h3h3 in the thumbnail till I read video title 😂
I. Can’t. Get. Enough. Of. This. Show. From the production, editors to Taji like this is GOLD THANK YOU.
I'd even go as far as saying 5 stars!
Speak (or write, rather) fucking normally! Please and thank you! Please. And. Thank. You!
Look up PhilipSoloTV!
One star reviews is his idea.
@@blackwidows570 Okay teacher. Actually we won't, because you cannot emote through written sentences.
It’s time to set a reminder! A new episode of One Star Reviews is airing on October 22nd.
NO WAY
jaaaaa
The last one 😢
Gabriel seems like someone I would want to go to. He's understanding (like when you tell him about candy), pushes you to continue, and listens to what you are trying to accomplish.
Yeah, maybe he's a bit defensive about stuff, but that came off more as a cultural trait more than defensive about the comments, and him defending what he's worked hard to build up. His expertise is in motivation, not PR.
Hope Gabriel has a successful career!
Honestly he didn’t seem that defensive at all, more like just standing up for the truth. He didn’t express any negativity in his responses.
@@malcolmwiggins7026 That's a fair point. I guess I was expecting more of a.. 'Well, some people will say whatever just to give you a bad review!' instead of going into detail about how he has proven the reviews wrong.
But then again, when you're shooting a video for a huge UA-cam audience, it was probably smart to set the record straight. It's likely that his culture is more direct with responses, and doesn't beat around the bush like we tend to do here.
This guy's a legend I completely understand where he's coming from if u want results u have to really push yourself even when u think you're at your limit there's always one more rep in u you
“He does his dishes in the sink” what kind of fucking complaint is that.
The coffee at the beginning is smart, much better for you long term than pre-workout and sets him apart. When I was training my buddies and I would try to get people to switch to black coffee or caffine pills instead. I ran into a lot of people that didnt want to push themselves while training, they just wanted someone there to tell them good job after doing the minimum.
Maybe someone accidentally left their glass by the bathroom sink. Looks like they had a sink right next to the coffee machine. He seems like the best trainer to me!!
Yeah, I noticed the sink there as well. And the establishment was clean! Not sure what those people were saying but it kinda sounded like the same person using two different profiles. Who knows
@@anthonyriche552 It is. If you go to the Yelp page. There are 3 bad reviews. 1 appears from the actual person, 1 is a friend of the person ( you can see they're friends on yelp), and the 3rd is clearly a new account posting the review.
@@gary5914 Good eye my man! Nice job!!!
They clearly faked the reviews in order to make this episode
Its dunny how prople think everything on youtube is real
@@lahaine8026 The reviews are from like 2 years ago man.
It takes two to tango. From my experience of working in retail for a few decades. Many people are rude and don’t realise they are. Or behave in a manner that would bring the worst out in the most patient person. As far as dealing with service, I would be inclined to check the situation out myself. You can usually get the feel of a place in a short time.
"Where ever you go my monster will be with you"
Taji: right on thank you I appreciate that
Haha and this is why I love taji
I would work with this guy in a heartbeat, and then leave a 5 star review for my man. Love his philosophy, and his motivation behind everything. The bathrooms being super clean alone sell me lol.
The trainer seems really nice. He's open and honest and isn't intimidating and the whole setup looks legit. I also like how the gym has a theme and the paintings are cute.
The trainer looked so wholesome as an individual.
Much more than the kind of persons that leaves bad reviews bitching about somebody's cleanliness.
Hope Gabriel gets tons of business after this! Love this series
his little gym looks really nice to be honest.
He has got lots of business. He has a 5 star google rating with over 90 reviews. This isn’t legit. No one uses YELP. There were only 4 reviews on there.
@@Cassie_-rw9ik where can i find him?
The last minute of him walking in Miami is hilarious 😂
as a kinesiology major, I believe that Monster fitness definitely has a warm philosophy and a leader to spread that message
I love the mentality and the philosophy as well, it’s the same thing with nutrition. My AS was in the field and every time I receive questions people hate the raw answers. To lose weight and gain muscle takes time, practice, patience and attentiveness
You probably finished uni two days
@@cyrussabaee7907 yes i finished uni todays.
The trainers advice while they were working out was solid advice! 🏋️♀️ I am so sorry for his loss.
He seems like such a nice dude and having a positive mentality like that after so many negative reviews is impressive. I would've totally understood if he got super defensive as soon as the reviews were mentioned, but he didn't. Hope his business runs well
“Sometimes, crack is good”
-The Monster, 2021
VICE is known for its documentaries and News. For me it’s known for One Star Reviews. Give Taji a raise and don’t stop this series.🙏🏼💪🏼
As a really angry person I can relate to his analogy about his monster inside of him. I wish this guy was my trainer. Understanding inner emotions is a underrated feat.
Seems like a great trainer to me. Probably the reviewers whos egos are twisted. Can’t take a push to motivate.
Loved hearing that the city came in and did an inspection after someone saw the reviews and complained, and what do you know, Gabriel passed with no problems at all.
Seems like a nice guy. It too bad a few bad reviews from crazy people can really mess up a small business owner when they first start out. Wish this guy a lot of success.
"my monster will always be with you"
Monster = Servitor ?
ugh,creepy
This was Taji's least awkward 1 star review video, but it was the most wholesome💜💜
The main lesson this series has taught us is that to remember not everything you see on the internet is true.