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Beyond The Weight Room

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I specialize in strength training, hypertrophy and general weight lifting. By putting proper form above everything else, I will teach you the most optimal way to enhance your physique while achieving maximal strength results.

Beyond The Weight Room personal trainer, at the gym.
Luis Sanchez
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Bryan Kim
September 4, 2026
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Great training session with Luis, he did a great job of helping my form and pushing me while also being aware of my previous injuries, would recommend to all
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Justin
August 28, 2026
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I have multiple certifications in strength and conditioning and really thought “what could I possibly gain”. Well he flipped the script on my training and I am stronger but more importantly more resilient in my other sports. I am over 55 and performing at a high level from his guidance.
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Jessy K. Pérez, LCSW
August 9, 2026
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I cannot say enough good things about Luis! I was new to weightlifting when I started working with him, and he has made such a difference in how I feel about strength training. Luis is incredibly thoughtful, kind, and warm, but he also knows when to push me and when to challenge me. He has a great eye for form, gives me feedback in a way that keeps me motivated, and knows how to make each session meet my goals. He has helped me get stronger! In just a few months of working with Luis, I've noticed changes, physically and also my sleep has improved immensely. I'm especially proud of the strength and definition I've gained in my legs :-) He has also provided me with invaluable advice about nutrition that support my long-term goals. Luis' coaching and enthusiastic demeanor have made me fall in love in weightlifting and showing up for myself. I'm so grateful I found him here in Ann Arbor, He's knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping his clients grow. I highly recommend him!
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Andrew Dymon
June 28, 2026
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I moved to Ann Arbor from New York City where i worked out with a trainer for a few years. When I got to Ann Arbor, I knew that I wanted to continue working with a trainer and was recommended Luis. Working out with Luis has been a phenomenal experience. He instantly corrected many small things throughout my lifts that I had been doing incorrectly, created a very comprehensive workout plan cater to my own personal goals, and has devoted himself to ensuring that I make steady progress week after week. He shows a tremendous amount of care and thoughtfulness towards his clients, evident by his creation of a set of goals and milestones I should try to reach while I am spending these two months of summer traveling for work. I’ve worked with a handful of trainers during my own journey through personal fitness and Luis is far and away the best trainer I have ever had. I appreciate the immense amount of work he puts into each of his clients as well as the depth of knowledge he has across different realms of fitness, from sports training/fitness, strength training and to general lifestyle fitness. Luis and Beyond The Weight Room get 5/5 stars from me.
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Tim Harrington
May 7, 2026
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After training on the Mark Rippetoe program from 2020–2022, I eventually hit a wall. I’d lost interest, felt overweight, and was generally out of shape. On a friend’s recommendation, I started working with Luis in Ann Arbor, and the experience has been a complete turnaround for my physical health and sense of well-being. I wasn’t a novice when I walked in; I had done weight training off and on for many years and had previously hit all-time personal highs using the Rippetoe method at age 41(300lb bench, 450lb squat, 500lb deadlift), but at 45 my priorities had shifted. I no longer had the desire to get as strong as humanly possible at the expense of everything else. Luis totally understood that shift in perspective and tailored the program to focus on longevity and health rather than just the numbers on the bar. Since starting training with Luis, I’ve lost over 10 lbs, but more importantly, my overall conditioning has reached a much better place. Luis has an uncanny ability to tailor every session to exactly where I am at—even accounting for how I’m feeling on a specific day, and he adjusts sessions to account for breaks from training due to travel. He keeps the programming diverse and interesting. My primary goals were to rebuild overall strength and fitness while avoiding injury. I have a history of back strains stemming from poor squat and deadlift form, and Luis has been instrumental in correcting those patterns. He is incredibly skilled at managing existing issues like back and knee pain and tennis elbow. As an avid tennis player, I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my fitness on the court; I’m moving better and, most importantly, I’m staying injury-free. Luis is a true professional who understands the mechanics of the body and the mindset of an experienced lifter. His expertise and the results I've seen make him worth every penny. If you are looking for a trainer who can bridge the gap between heavy strength training and functional longevity, I cannot recommend him enough. He truly meets his clients where they are while ensuring they still make consistent gains.
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Chris Li
April 28, 2026
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I’m not new to the gym. I’ve been active my whole life - wrestled growing up, even spent time coaching group fitness. But after months of lifting on my own at 3N1 and watching Luis work with his clients: thoughtful, patient, dialed in - I knew I had to train with him. Nearly six months in, the results speak for themselves. I’ve made significant gains in strength, but more importantly, in balance, movement quality, and overall wellness. Luis doesn’t just push you harder, he makes you better. From refining form to building sustainable strength and recovery plans to helping dial in nutrition, he equips you with tools that stick. And most imporantly: Luis is a joy to work with. Well prepared, incredibly knowledgeable, and consistently encouraging. He meets you where you are and helps you level up from there. I’m grateful for the opportunity to train with him and be part of Beyond the Weight Room. 💪🏼🔥🚀

More Than a Trainer

As your trainer, I will provide you with the guidance you need both inside and outside the gym.   More than just working out,  I will help you create disciplined habits that will benefit you across all areas of your life.

With the overwhelming amount of information available about fitness, it’s easy to understand how anyone could become thoroughly confused about what the right approach for them might be.  I will help you discern what the right information is for you and how to apply it, debunking “facts” that might hold you back and removing confusion that can block people from optimum results.  

While my main goal is to help you enhance your physique and get you stronger, I also want to teach you all the nuances that got us those results, so that it becomes a skillset of your own.

Luis Sanchez, NASM Certified Trainer

Everything you ever wanted is right outside your comfort zone and getting to the next level with your fitness is no different.

You don’t have to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great.

Luis Sanchez

Give yourself permission to become a better and stronger version of yourself. Your future self will thank you for taking action.

Beyond The Weight Room

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