GuerrillaZen Fitness Reviews 16

I highly recommend GuerrillaZen fitness! Blake helped me address muscle imbalances and pain through corrective exercises and strength training. Thanks to his guidance, I now feel som much better I’m pain free and have improved mobility and flexibility. His expertise truly made a difference in my life!

Date of experience: April 09, 2025

I have come to Blake to correct my posture and to work on my neck problems. I come from Germany, so even though we have completly different time zone the communication is always very good.
The program is very helpful and I got rid of my problems. My mobility issues are fixed.

The program is very individual and I can refer it to everyone having issues with their back or their neck.

Date of experience: April 01, 2025

I’ve known Blake for years, both personally and professionally. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I specialize in full-system evaluations and have high standards when it comes to assessments and program design.

I’ve gone through Blake’s assessment process myself, and I can confidently say it’s thorough, holistic, and well thought out. He looks at the body as an integrated system, not just isolated parts, and brings a sharp, practiced eye to identifying what needs work.

Blake knows his stuff and walks the walk. If you need proof, just take a look at the results his clients are getting, they speak for themselves. I highly recommend working with him.

Date of experience: July 10, 2024

I came to Blake with a lot of back issues in my lower and upper back. After going through his strength and mobility program for the last year I can confidently say that my back feels 10x better. I know this is because of my posture, mobility, and strength all getting better. I am still not back to 100% but a lot closer than I was thanks to Blake.

Date of experience: March 25, 2024

Blake is amazing – not only as a corrective exercise specialist but also someone who stays up-to-date with the best tools and techniques in today’s ever changing fitness world.
I’ve been training with Blake for almost five months, and after 40+ years of exercising, I’m truly amazed and grateful at the difference his expertise has made.
Through corrective exercises, I now move better, stand taller, have greater mobility, and am free of hip pain. I’m also shocked at my newfound strength.
This program is truly an investment in yourself, as I said, Blake is incredibly knowledgeable, but understand that while he sets you up for success, YOU must put in the work to see and feel the results.
I do not hesitate to give Blake/Guerrillazen five stars. (Because he’s a good human too ;)

Date of experience: March 19, 2025

Blake Boweman is a truly amazing coach. When I came to him, my mobility and posture were so bad that I had become depressed. I literally thought I would never feel better. I had no idea what to do with all the controversial information: one person telling you to do one thing and another person telling you to do the opposite. I have been dealing with this for more than five years, and I have tried literally everything there is to try besides surgery. Thank God for Blake because not only was he an amazing coach, but he is an amazing man who truly cares. I sincerely hope that his brain continues to spread so he can help others like me finally heal and get out of pain.

Date of experience: October 14, 2024

Blake Bowman is a top notch expert. One of my go to resources for health and wellness support. I've had the pleasure of being coached by Blake and I often think about how great I felt when I was being coached by him. He understand biomechanics, nutrition, fitness and overall health and vitality at a very high level. You definitely will feel and notice the changes in your body if you have the opportunity to work with him. I'm very grateful for his coaching and definitely recommend his coaching services.

Date of experience: July 15, 2024

Working with Blake with his one-on-one coaching program was an absolute game-changer for not just my fitness, but my life.

Before we even started, I was 100% convinced I had anterior pelvic tilt. Dozens of hours sunken into reading articles and threads on how to fix it myself, until I finally said "I need help." Within the first 30 minutes of my initial consultation, Blake busted that myth wide open and identified that I didn't have APT, and what I "thought" I was doing well for myself was making it worse!

My body was out of whack in ways I didn’t even know existed. And apparently, my muscles were throwing a party and putting way too much weight forward like they were trying to impress someone.

Blake’s coaching was exactly what I needed. He didn’t just throw me into random exercises and hope for the best – he took the time to understand what was going on with my body and created a plan that made sense for me. He taught me how to move with better posture, balance out my muscles, and ultimately feel less like a human pretzel and more like someone who could actually stand up straight without feeling like I’d been hit by a truck.

The results speak for themselves. I’m more mobile and flexible than ever, and the feeling of working out with a stacked and connected frame is something I never thought was possible. It's pretty surreal - I’m not constantly thinking, “Is my lower back about to give out?” Now, I can move freely and without discomfort, and my posture is 100 times better.

What I love most about Blake is his ability to explain things in a way that makes sense, and how he looks at every variable to not just help develop your corrective exercise plan, but to help improve your health, sleep, and lifestyle every step of the way.

If you're like me and have tried every DIY fix you can think of without luck, this is your sign. I can't recommend Blake and GuerrillaZen Fitness enough. If you are willing to put in the work, and tired of being sick and tired, making the investment in yourself is worth every second.

Date of experience: May 01, 2024

I have had a fabulous experience with Guerillazen Fitness.

1) Blake Bowman is extremely personable, knowledgeable, warm coach and crafts a custom experience for his clients.

2) Coach Blake exhibits an extremely high level of professionalism. The coaching program is well documented. His assessment is thorough and pinpoints every area of your body that needs corrective improvement. He then moves on with you in your program when 80% of improvements have been made to a strengthening process. If problems arise, he makes personalized adjustments to your fitness program.

3) Coach Blake is always punctual Two consultations, and meets all of his commitments. Clients always know where they stand with him always know what isl upcoming. He exhibits a high-level of strong and clear communication.

4) The coaching app provides a wealth of materials for the coaching process. There is a meal plan, there is a personalized exercise program with extremely specific exercise exercises, and videos showing how to do the exercises. Communication can take through texting and also verbal recordings. A timer is provided within the app. The app can also connect with other devices, such as a Fitbit to coordinate with other health information. Totally awesome!

5) Included is also the Guerrillazen Academy, which has over 40 lessons so that clients can educate themselves into their own health needs. There are modules for weight training. Modules for health supplements. Modules for overall health, healthy living, such as getting enough sunshine and the importance of grounding, recommendations for all manner of healthy living. Recommendations for products, water drinking, and lifestyle. There are a wealth of materials. The clients may educate themselves upon, and also mark off when they have completed different sections in particular the section about how to choose weights during strength training was quite helpful for someone who is unfamiliar with a weight training program.

6) I have found that all of the product recommendations made by Coach Blake have been excellent. Everything that I have utilized has been beneficial and they are simply products that he uses. He does not necessarily receive any kickbacks or is not an affiliate seller for the different products that he recommends.

7) Coach Blake and this coaching program plus my hard work implementing exercise, exercises and recommendations have resulted in huge changes for me and my body. I’ve had a vast reduction in numerous painful physical spots. One area under my right shoulder/scapula area has been a problem for 25 years and has now been resolved. This after multiple chiropractic, massage, and physical therapy interventions over the decades. Well done, Coach Blake!

8) My personal achievements from my coaching program include so much better posture. I lost 20 pounds without even really seeming to try. Reduced backache because my pelvic tilt has been improved. My friends tell me I’m standing up straighter and my pants are looser! My upper back is so much stronger that helps me stand up straighter; at 63 years old I’m feeling like a new woman overall!

Date of experience: March 16, 2025

Blake has been a tremendous teacher and coach. I've learned so much about the intricacies of functional fitness, from weightlifting to nutrition. Within months, his knowledge and direction has helped me correct postural balances I've had for decades. Blake's constant and attentive communication is a guiding light. With the aid of GuerillaZen, I've laid down a solid foundation of health to build my life upon.

Date of experience: March 17, 2025

Blake is truly an expert when it comes to fitness! I came to him as I was having a ton of back and neck aches throughout the day and wanted to get that handled. His initial review is so detailed. We found many different items that contributed to the poor posture. After that he put together an exercise program for me to follow and after about 2 weeks (if not sooner) of doing them, I was already feeling relief. I was back to lifting weights at the second month but we still dialed in on some posture issues. After completing the 3 month program I was feeling great! 3 months after the program, I still incorporate some of these exercises into my routine daily and they’re an amazing addition!

Aside from just the personal training and posture correction, Blake is extremely educated in overall health and provides plenty of knowledge in other subjects. For me, the boosting testosterone and improving my sleep were huge!

Overall an amazing experience. I would recommend to anyone who is dealing with any kind of aches or pains in their body or to anyone who is just trying to elevate their fitness levels and knowledge!

Date of experience: October 31, 2024

If I could give my experience with Guerillazen 50 stars I would! When I started I could barely tie my shoes without throbbing pain. The in-depth introduction to diagnose the WHY of my back pain deserves ten stars. The pace of the program to improve my many issues was spot on, ten stars there. THIRTY STARS for the interaction I had with Blake throughout. Very responsive to my questions or issues that inevitably arose during my recovery process couldn’t be better. Everyone around me who suffers from back issues immediately received Blake’s info. That’s the advocate his programming and personal interaction made me. He paved the path for me to play with my 5yr old & work without fear of injury. I will forever be grateful for what he did for me and the programming he provided!!!!

Date of experience: March 16, 2025

I hired Blake back in September after seeing a lot of his online content on correcting posture and muscular imbalances. I had never worked with an online coach before and was a little hesitant about hiring someone who could only assess me over video, but after our initial 3-hour assessment, I was pretty confident that Blake knew what was going on with my body and what imbalances I was presenting with.
Blake is extremely knowledgable and voracious to learn more. He takes into account your diet, lifestyle, stress, and other habits that influence your posture apart from muscular imbalances. He spends half of his initial assessment talking to you about things that you may not even think relate to your posture, like your sleep habits, diet, your household situation, relationships and other lifestyle habits. This puts him, in my opinion, in a higher category than just a typical fitness trainer because he looks at the whole picture. I already had tremendous success with impleneting a more holistic lifestyle, so this was also one of the reasons I felt comfortable hiring him.
We agreed to 4 months of coaching, all of which is done over a version of his app that is similar to the Trainerize Fitness app. I found messaging Blake over the app to be great. He would respond either the same day within a few hours of me messaging or the following day. He cares about his clients, and it shows.
We scheduled follow-up Zoom calls each month. These were sometimes hard to work into my calendar because of how busy he was and the calls needing to occur after my work day. We usually spoke on Saturdays, so it was nice that he was willing to work on that day and would make the time to follow up then. These calls were mostly us chatting about the progress that he could see in the monthly photos that you submit to him of your posture along with some lifestyle tips. He did not have me do exercises over the call, which is something that I do wish he had the time for. This is something I really felt like he was missing out on - having you do the exercises with him watching to make sure your form is correct rather than just sending them all to you and assuming you are doing them properly. Again, this is the disadvantage of working with a coach over the Internet versus in person.
Months into the program, I unfortunately found that I was not improving in the ways that I expected to. There were certain exercises that exacerbated my pain and to his credit, he would remove them from my program quickly when I shared my concerns, but a lot of the corrective exercises felt like they provided temporary relief and were not getting to the root cause of my pain.
There were minor improvements in my pain, but not enough to justify the investment that I made into his coaching. I ended up working with him even longer than 4 months (he did not charge me extra for this because he wanted me to see improvement. Again, he very much cares for his clients, and that is palpable). There was also an entire month towards the end of our coaching that I had a combo of Covid/Flu and lost a ton of progress which was disheartening.
After working with him for nearly 6 months, I have found that my specific pain and postural issues have not improved much at all. This could be due to how comprehensive my issues are, and I think that some of my issues have to do with structural abnormalities in my jaw (specifically malocclusion). I also had a severe fracture in my knee a few years prior to working with him that flared up easily with certain exercises that he provided. Those exercises might work great for someone who did not have a knee fracture to help with other areas of pain, but I felt like he never really found good exercises or modifictions to substitute those exercises with because, in his own words, "This is the best exercise for that area." This left me feeling defeated and again, like I wasn't getting the full benefit of the program he created for me.
These are all issues that pop up with online coaches. If you have complex injuries or something structual (in my case, jaw/tmj maloclussion) that is contributing to what is going on with the rest of your body, these things may not be taken into account when your program is being created. This is initially why I was hesitant to hire someone who cannot assess you in person.
This is why I can only give Blake 4 stars.
My case is incredibly complex, so he can't take all the fault for that. But for the investment I made, I did not see a return that I expected. The good news is that Blake does now allow you to maintain access to the exercises he created for you provided you sign a liablity document waiver, so hopefully I can continue making small progress.
Bottom line, Blake may be a good fit for you if you are someone who responds well to an online coach. He is nice and cares about his clients, but your results may vary.

Date of experience: March 16, 2025

Working with Blake has been a game-changer for me. His training program helped me identify and correct imbalances I didn’t even realize were holding me back. Through his guidance, I’ve improved my mobility, posture, and overall movement, making daily activities feel smoother and more effortless. His approach is both knowledgeable and supportive, ensuring that every step of the process is tailored to my needs. Highly recommend for anyone looking to move and feel better!

Date of experience: March 13, 2025

Blake was super insightful, candid, and personable. There was a lot of information shared that helped me connect the dots on my mobility and strength issues.

Date of experience: March 15, 2025

Working with Blake Bowman at GuerillaZen Fitness has been a game-changer for me. His personalized approach and deep understanding of movement have significantly improved my mobility, posture, and overall strength. I came in feeling stiff and limited, but through his clear guidance and tailored exercises, I’ve experienced a noticeable difference in how I move and feel every day.

One thing that sets Blake apart is how thoroughly he assesses your body before starting any training. He takes the time to evaluate your posture, strength, and mobility, which allows him to customize the program to fit your unique needs. This detailed approach gave me confidence that every exercise was designed specifically to address my problem areas and improve how I move.

Through this process, Blake identified a muscle imbalance in my left ankle that I wasn’t even aware of. With his targeted exercises and cues, I’ve been able to restore better balance and stability, which has improved how I move during workouts and daily activities. On top of that, he helped me correct my forward head posture and rounded back—issues I had struggled with for years. Thanks to his coaching, I now stand taller, feel more open through my chest, and experience far less tension in my neck and upper back.

Blake’s coaching is not only effective but also easy to follow—he breaks things down in a way that makes sense and helps you understand how your body works. I now feel more aligned, flexible, and able to move without the tension and discomfort I used to experience. Whether you’re looking to improve your posture, increase strength, or simply move better, I highly recommend working with Blake. His expertise and dedication make all the difference!

Date of experience: November 14, 2024