Client Testimonials
What our athletes are saying
Jonathan has been extremely helpful to my training for the past year and a half. After getting to know him through his excellent massage services, when he announced he was returning to coaching I thought this was a great opportunity to get some direction for my various goals. As someone who is constantly bouncing around between cycling and running (with a little lifting and swimming thrown in) Jonathan has helped me balance it all and even better, enjoy the process along the way! I’m not the fastest but I’ve been able to hit every race I’ve had my eye one from 100 mile gravel events to half marathons and found myself strong and happy in each event. I even won my age group in a mile race! His regular check ins keep my training to responsive to how I’m feeling, what I’m enjoying, and even the rest that I need (that we all know can be hard to take!). This year I am pregnant for the first time, and Jonathan has kept my training fun and doable throughout. Waking up and not overthinking what I need to do every day, but rather looking on training peaks and seeing the workout laid out for me, has kept me sane for the past few years. I would recommend to him to any endurance athlete looking for a coach! Troy Bedik, Cyclist/runner
What our athletes are saying
"I've been cycling and racing bikes since 1984 and I still don't really know how to train properly, especially as I get older. Left to myself, I create an endless cycle of training too hard and having to recover for a long time, leading to discouragement and less-than-pleasing fitness.I turned to Jonathan - a long-time cycling acquaintance - to coach me and help me train (properly) for the upcoming cyclocross season. Smart move on my part. While I expected a "physical" coach - one who fed and reviewed lots of numbers - I soon learned that Jonathan brings a lot more to the table than that. His awareness and wisdom regarding the mentality around cycling makes him an exceptional sports-psychology coach. Of course the numbers are part of the overall training program, but are very nicely kept in perspective through the psychology-focused coaching that Jonathan provides. I feel really good about my training and its trajectory, and am having a lot more fun than I've had in some time. I attribute this primarily to Jonathan's measured approach to building my fitness, and to his attention to my mental state."Scott Queen, Cyclist
What our athletes are saying
Coach Jonathan with Elements Training Company has been my cycling coach for the past 6 ½ years. In the beginning my goal was to get into good enough shape to start racing both road and mountain. We started with strength and on the bike training programs. Over time I have seen a 40% increase in power, a marked increase in endurance and an increase in finish positions of 10 places on average. He has also worked with me on the strategic, mental, emotional and the nutritional side of competitive cycling. His experience as a professional cyclist, runner and massage therapist have helped me reach my goals and get through many trials and tribulations of the sport such as injury, low motivation, poor finishes and stress. What I appreciate most about working with Jonathan and Elements Training is he focuses on the whole package (Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Nutritional). Scott Hearn, Cyclist
What our athletes are saying
I broke my ankle while running on a trail. I had been wanting to increase my posterior chain strength and decided the time while injured was a great opportunity to do so. Only, I didn’t really know how. I decided to get the help of Jonathan Garcia. I consistently followed the plan he gave me. It was completely different than anything I had tried before. After a couple months, my body was really transforming. I finally have glutes! I have learned so many different exercises and have been challenged to do things I never thought I could. After a year of struggling with this broken ankle and spending way too much time in a brace, I was able to start running again. I was very surprised at how strong I have become from the training. I hardly missed a beat. The weaknesses I have had for my entire life are strong. I have found that I prefer the online training because I have 3 kids and I am constantly trying to fit gym time into my day. This gives me the flexibility to go when I can without trying to plan on meeting someone. It also kept me on track through COVID gym shut downs to have challenging exercises and accountability at home. I send many videos and questions to Jonathan and he is great at getting back to me with productive feedback and encouragement to master the movements that are a challenge. I also love that it is tailored to my changing needs. If I am going on vacation with no access to a gym, he is able to provide me with workouts to keep me on track while I’m gone. Now that I am back to running he is incorporating my half marathon training into the plan. I am very pleased with the results I am getting by following the custom plan Jonathan designs for me and I highly recommend his coaching services.” – Corrie Stevens (Runner and Strength Training)
What our athletes are saying
I highly recommend Jonathan Garcia as a coach. As a serious age-group endurance athlete, I have found Jonathan to be incredibly knowledgeable of the physical and mental aspects of triathlon. He is also very accommodating around the realities of life and adjusts workouts accordingly. Most importantly, he believes in me and my abilities – at times more than I do. In the four months I’ve worked with Jonathan I have already set a 5K PR (personal record), raced my first TT (time trial) and stood on the podium twice – once for a an age group win and another for a third place overall female. His periodic training plans allow me to get fast and strong, but also includes adequate rest for recovery. When an old injury started to rear its ugly head, Jonathan prescribed stretching and strength work that has now eliminated the problem. As much as I try to keep to each week’s workouts, things come up – illness, a last-minute meeting, or a fund opportunity. Jonathan is flexible and immediately accommodating. His openness to changing things around as needed helps me maintain a good life/work balance. Also, while training for an Ironman, he is acutely aware of the burnout that can occur. He is open to incorporating my other interests of rock climbing, skiing, and trail running into the mix. Lastly, Jonathan is incredible because he sets goals and workout objectives for me that I feel are out of my reach. However, time and time again I’m able to meet or surpass those expectations giving me the confidence to meet my long term goals. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about Jonathan’s strengths”. Laurel Reckert, Runner, Cyclist
What our athletes are saying
I recently took up cycling when a friend asked me to participate in the 'Ride the Rockies' six day bike ride. As a first time rider, a retiree, and over 65 I needed to be sure I was well prepared for the ride. Jonathan put me on a 2 1/2 month training program that I followed and he reviewed my training results with me several times a week. Following his regimen I was well prepared.............the ride was fun and rewarding...............and I easily kept up with those who were 25 years younger than me! Bill Kane, Cyclist
What our athletes are saying
After the 2021 road season I knew I needed to change my training. Whether that was preseason preparation of intervals, volume or strength and conditioning, I decided to call Jonathan and get his professional opinion. The goal was to become physically stronger while improving muscular balance. Jonathan prescribed a strength and conditioning program for 16 weeks. I went from barely squatting 185 lbs to 250 lbs! Jonathan was communicating with me on a weekly basis to make sure I was not over training on the bike and meeting the nutritional demands from training. My body is now better balanced on the bike as well as day to day activities. I would highly recommend Jonathan Garcia at Elements Training Company to anyone seeking a well balanced approach to training and quality of life. Levon Kalemkiarian, Elite Cyclist
What our athletes are saying
‘The strength, power and endurance that I have gained through Elements Training Company will provide me with all the tools and confidence I need to have a successful Cyclocross season’. David Heater, Cycling
What our athletes are saying
As a distance runner, I tend to get pre-occupied with running-only training and neglect other types of important cross training. Working w/ Jonathan at Elements has helped me focus on core and strength training while continuing to run. The program he created for me integrates my current training with whole-body resistance workouts that are fun, effective, and time-efficient.” Ryan Donovan, Elite Runner
What our athletes are saying
Jonathan's attention to detail and responsiveness to his athletes is top notch. I have competed in multiple races since being coached by Jonathan ranging in distances from 10k – Half Marathon (Pikes Peak). I have exceeded my goals every time. I stick to trail running and would certainly recommend his coaching services to anyone interested in gaining a good motivating Coach that will certainly give you a good chance to meet your goals. Scott Swearingen, Runner/
What our Athletes are saying
I have been extremely impressed with Jonathan’s assistance and the quality of his guidance. His attention to detail in designing my customized workouts has been exceptional and his monitoring of my progress and feedback to my questions very timely. His coaching “bedside manner” is excellent, balancing my desire to progress in my cycling with realistic workouts and expectations. I couldn’t be happier with his assistance.” David Mosley, Cyclist
What our athletes are saying
I started training with Jonathan to get in shape and to overcome the inevitable injuries that were interfering with my ability to ski, mountain bike, etc. Jonathan worked with my physical therapist to design a program. The system he used was easy to figure out and gave me something “check off” each day, which really helped with motivation. Within weeks I was feeling better and stronger. Most recently he helped me train for a road bike ride in the south of France with expert road bikers (which I am decidedly not). I was not only able to do the rides but was up for good wine and food at night. Now that’s a successful training program!
I am still working with Jonathan and plan to do so for quite some time. His training helps me be as strong and fit as possible so that I can enjoy the active life I want to live. Martha Tissot, Cyclist