Jon Jung - Mr. Asia smiling with his bodybuilding trophies
Below are success stories from clients who have lived and experienced our results-driven program first-hand.
Weight Loss & Lean Muscle Success Stories
Congrats to Irvine Personal Training Client, Tristan of Irvine, CA. In less than 8 weeks, Tristan the warrior of Jungle Fitness loss over 35lbs, 10 inches just off his waist (mid-section) & dropped over 10% bodyfat! From Tristan with a huge Belly to Tristan with Six-Pack Abs (6-Pack Abs)! Incredible results! Congrats to his trainer, Sergeant Bon Gomes of Jungle Fitness Orange County Personal Training!
Congrats goes out to our Jungle Fitness client, Tristan who trains with Sergeant Bon Gomes out of our Jungle Fitness Irvine Personal Training Facility.
Tristan you are an example and role model to all! Your success shows that anyone can accomplish great results if they just “stick to the Jungle Fitness Formula and Jungle Fitness Program!”
What exactly is that? Well it’s tough to describe with words for it only can be experienced and understood through true hands on sweat, dedication, consistent effort, and super hard work!
here is a picture of Tristan before he entered the Jungle:
(weight = 191lbs, waist = 41″, body fat = 24.87%)
here is a picture of Tristan after he entered the Jungle transformed into a Ripped Soldier who just stepped out of the “Real” Jungle:
(weight = 155lbs, waist = 29.5″, body fat = 12.73%)
After experiencing the Jungle Transformation, Tristan had this to share about his incredible results and experience:
“When I came to Jungle Fitness I was instantly encouraged when I saw the progression pictures on the wall in the gym of people who started out where I was and ended where I was and also places I never thought I would be able to achieve. The coolest part was those people were working out at the gym when I got there, so I knew it wasn’t a sham. I talked to Jon and he introduced me to Bon, my to be trainer. The energy of the warehouse type gym and people in there felt good. Well when I talked to Jon and Bon and told them I was a former hip hop dancer in NYC and wanted to regain that form and not bulk up(I also, not to sound too girly, had my old 32 waist pants in my closet that I wanted to wear again, they represented my NYC STYLE!!! haha), they told me I could easily achieve this through hard work and 3-4 months. I didn’t really believe it, and I was super afraid of the personal trainer route because it costs money and you never know if they are good, overcharging, and just plain gonna suck at their job and be looking at their watch to when your hour is over. I had no idea what I was in store for. My first day, I was soo out of shape from gaining 35 lbs at a desk job I threw up after about 3 gauging workout routines. I hadn’t puked in over 7 years! I suppose that is where my brain really kicked me in the head and told me, “What the hell have you been doing with yourself!” This was a great wakeup call.
These guys are the real deal though, I signed up for 4 days a week at 1 hour. But they aren’t checking their watch to see if the hour is up, they make sure you WORK that hour! They WANT ME to be in better shape. They care about how you are doing and not how much money they are making per client. I cannot praise these guys enough. They have a ton of energy, use email, txts, etc to communicate, and keep a record of your progress. Over the 4 months I have been here so far I have gone into single digits on most of my stats. They have even dealt with me getting frustrated on bad days and taking out my frustrations on them and keeping a positive attitude to keep me motivated to continue!
If I had to sum up in a sentence how I feel about the entire situation now it would be, “I reclaimed my life, through the help of Jungle Fitness, and the motivation they helped me to maintain throughout!”
Oh and when I saw that wall of progression pictures, I knew one day I wanted to be on it. I made it a personal goal and am happy to have achieved it, but also happy to have gained the skills to make this a lifestyle, not just a short term goal.”
Thanks Jungle Fitness of Orange County for Transforming me!
Tristan P.
Irvine, CA.
Congrats Jackie! Our San Clemente beach girl lost 10.5lbs in 6 weeks, dropping her body fat down 8%!
Our San Clemente beach girl, Jackie, lost an incredible 10.5lbs in 6 weeks, dropping more than a percentage from her body fat every week!
We’re so proud of you over here at Jungle Fitness Orange County Personal Training HQ! Even with our awesome training 
it still takes a ton of hard effort on your part to achieve this goal. So again, congratulations on the awesome progress Jackie! Glad to see you out sporting your pink bikini in Vegas, go rock those pool parties!! JUST CHECK OUT HER BEFORE (with 2 bottles, BAD Jackie!) AND HER AFTER IN VEGAS!
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Brenda, Miss Korea 2007, model and Newport Beach local
“To prepare for the Miss Korea 2007 and Miss Asia USA 2007 pageants, I trained with Jon and he helped me to transform my body into the healthiest and fittest I have ever been. He continually pushed me, motivated me and inspired me to be the best I could be. I had never felt so confident in a bikini, thanks to Jon Jungle!”
Brenda Koo
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Miss Korea USA 2007
Miss Asia USA 2007 2nd runner up
Miss Asia USA 2007 Best National Costume
Miss Korea LA 2007 Miss Congeniality
Miss Korea LA 2007 Best Interview
Thanks for your testimonial Brenda and we look forward to seeing you in the media!! 
- JFIT Team
Eddie, professional soccer player and Irvine personal training client!
“Thank You Jungle Fitness for changing my life and taking my fitness to the next level. Growing up I have always been a natural athlete so my goals when I came to Jungle Fitness was to take my athletic ability to a whole different world. I started training with Jungle Fitness in 2004 when I was playing NCAA Division 1 Collegiate Soccer for the University of California, Irvine. As a student athlete, Jungle Fitness not only helped me get into great shape and improve my overall soccer game, but also kept me accountable with my academics. I remember precisely after one training session when I was stressing out over my Calculus Exam, my trainer, Jon ended up tutoring me as well and helped me understand Inverse Functions, Logarithms, and Derivatives. Long story short I went from a C student to an A student as well! A Few years later, I had the opportunity to try out for the National Soccer Team in the Philippines with the chance to play in the South East Asian Games as well as the 2008 Olympic Beijing Games!”
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“In doing this I really needed Jungle Fitness to take my athletic ability, speed, agility, core, and overall performance to the level above the next level…and of course without a doubt the Jungle Fitness Team took me the level above the next level, the Jungle Level! Thanks again Jungle Fitness for helping me become an Olympic and Professional Athlete!”
Eddie Mallari
Olympic National Soccer Team, Philippines (2005-Present)
Professional Soccer Player Sponsor by Mizuno
As Seen on TV on ESPN, ESPN International, COX Cable TV
Thank you so much for your testimonial Eddie! Hope to see you in Orange County soon! Until then, we’ll just watch you on satellite TV! - JFIT TEAM
Tiffany F. - Trabuco Hills
“If you are serious about getting in shape, this is where you need to be. Jon Jung has the wonderful gift of motivation and Jungle Fitness thrives off of his standards. Because Jung sets the bar high for himself and has become so successful, his clients benefit from his knowledge with THE BEST results. NO JOKE. I was 33% body fat when I started training with jungle fitness and dropped to 16% within a matter of 3 months! I was working out a few mornings a week and not dieting (although i was naturally motivated to eat healthy most of the time because i felt so good).”
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“There is such a positive energy put forth into training each client that you just feed off of. The environment is very personable. There are high fives, hugs, smiles, good people of all shapes, sizes, ages and ethnicity’s and you’re so comforted by the supportive uplifting vibes. I really do not have enough good things to say about Jungle fitness. I was at such a helpless stage in my life; but Jungle Fitness gave me the confidence to live the way I wanted to. It sounds a bit funny how a little personal training could trickle down and, in a sense, improve all aspects of your life, but it does. It is a total self makeover. Inside and out. Jon Jung is an absolute blessing and I would recommend Jungle Fitness to anyone! =)”
“It couldn’t have happened without your hard work as well Tiffy!” - JFit Team
Jeff M - Irvine
“Simply said…Jon and the rest of the Jungle Team are absolutely AMAZING! Whatever your fitness goals are… I’m convinced there isn’t a better trainer to work with than Jon. The results are both significant and immediate. Since training with Jon, I’ve lost nearly 40lbs and cut my body fat % in half (currently 165lbs and 15%).”
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“Jon’s training program is all encompassing from designing a diet that is easy to follow to his high powered workouts, there is no way you cannot achieve the results that you desire. Even when you hit that proverbial wall, Jon will be right there with you to push you and keep you focused! I highly recommend anyone to check out a intro session with him. There are no strings attached whatsoever. However, I promise you once you go through a session with him you will realize the effectiveness of his training methods and be confident that results are just around the corner.”
“Thanks for the kind words Jeff!” - JFit Team
Wil H. - UCI Student
Wil was a special case who had a specific (SHORT) time frame for his weight loss, meaning we needed to get JUNGLE SERIOUS to shave 50lbs off his body in 11 weeks! Here’s his story:
“I was 6′0″ and around 230lbs at the time I met Jon. It took a while for me to warm up to the idea of changing my life, but January 14th was the first day of a new beginning for me.”
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“Having Jon supporting me through the process, my discipline and strength grew daily. I never imagined I would be able to follow, in all seriousness, such an insane schedule. My case was rather extreme, and the results were extraordinary. The diet I was on resembled that of someone training for the Olympics, and the 3-4 hours a day in the gym was a constant restructuring experience. I say restructuring because everyday Jon broke me down until I felt I could not continue. Everyday I was pushed to limits I did not know my body was capable of reaching. I never thought working out could lead to an emotional experience, but the sheer intensity of the experience bred a glowing sense of pride and determination by the end of each workout. I’ll never forget the multiple occasions when I would walk into the gym, and a total stranger would come up to me and say something along the lines of, “You know, I remember when you first started coming to the gym. And I am floored by how much you’ve changed since then. You are truly an inspiration to me and everyone else here. Keep up the good work!” The days flew by just as quickly as the weight and body fat. I was transforming from an overweight slug into a fit, healthy young man.”
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“There is no doubt in my mind that I could never have done this alone. I had attempted to work out and diet before, with my friends. The results were barely noticeable. I lost perhaps 5lbs, looked the same, and maybe got a little stronger. With Jon I lost serious weight, and body fat. From wearing size 38 to having 32’s sag on me was an eye-opening experience. I began walking around the house without a shirt on, no longer ashamed or embarrassed of the way I looked. It felt very liberating. I even noticed changes when I would walk around campus on the way to class. I’d notice girls checking me out whereas before such an occurrence would be rare or nonexistent. Needless to say, my new life was looking very bright and my confidence and spirits were high. I couldn’t have done it without you bro. I now weigh 180lbs, I have 12% body fat, and I can actually see a 4-pack. It’s been an incredible transformation for me and I encourage anybody seeking to change their life to let Jon facilitate that change. I’ve never met anyone else as good at what he does.”
Mike L. - Lake Forest
This was Mike’s testimonial before he underwent rigorous Jungle schooling and apprenticeship under Jon Jung and the National Academy of Sports Medicine to become Orange County’s next best personal trainer! Why quit a job in finance? Because Mike specializes in CRAZY fat loss and weight projects! His goal is to now help others achieve the same amazing results he had from the Jungle Fitness Transformation Program!
“I really can’t say enough about Jon and the Jungle Fitness program. Since starting my training a year ago, I’ve had serious life changing results - more than I could’ve ever imagined. I was overweight, unhappy and having health issues that just seemed to keep multiplying every month. I tried working out with friends and with other personal trainers, but I still wasn’t getting to where I wanted to be.”
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“I remember when I first spoke to Jon about training.. and trying to be realistic with my goals, I told him I didn’t expect to lose that much weight - just wanted to be more active and maybe able to do 1 pull up. That’s when he told me, too easy!.. he’d do even better than that and get me a six pack! I didn’t believe him then, but just 6 months into my training I lost 55 lbs and gained in both strength and confidence. Since then, I’ve been able to start competitive rowing, rock-climbing, mountain climbing and most recently traversing the entire open section of the Great Wall of China! Oh yea and I got that 6 pack that he promised haha.. So THANK you for changing my life!”
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“So, would I recommend Jungle Fitness? In short, HELL YES!”
Sorry for stealing your MySpace style photo above Mike! Haha! Stop showing off your abs! - JFIT TEAM
Missy G. - Loan Officer
“I’ve always been a pretty active person. I like to run, do yoga and have worked out with different personal trainers in the past. None of whom helped me achieve the results that I have from training with Jon. In less than three months, I took my body fat from over 30% to under 20% and my pant size from 4 to 0. I have never in my entire life been a size 0. I used to squeeze into my pants every day (which were getting tighter and tighter) and change outfits all the time to find something that complemented my body. Now everything I try on looks and feels great!”
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“The best part is how I feel. I have so much energy now. I used to have to drag myself out of bed in the morning, but now I automatically pop out of bed energized between 5:30- 6:00am. I really look forward to my work outs with Jon because I know I am in for a challenge. He keeps me inspired and motivated. Even through all my complaints and whining, he is able to laugh and push me beyond what I ever thought was possible. I am so glad that I found him on Craigslist one random day. After working out with him just one time, I was hooked.”
“I am still in shock with my results. Thanks Jon. You have really changed my life.”
Alex L. - UCI Student
“67lbs later and 13 inches off my waist and a new me is born. I’ve had many personal trainers, but no one can compare to Jungle Fitness. These guys are untouchable. No matter how big or small your goals are, anything is possible with Jungle Fitness…look at me!”
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Here’s a 4 part series of Alex at every stage of his transformation:
Gemma S. - Fitness Competitor
“Thanks to Jungle Fitness, I dropped down to 8% bodyfat in 12 weeks to win 1st in the GNC Excalibur Body Building & Figure competition! When I first started training there was a drastic change on my body; I became harder and leaner at the same time! It motivated me to go all the way to the top in such a short amount of time. I became stronger not only physically but mentally, I felt I could do anything I put my heart into..”
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Drew G. - Business Owner
“For as long as I can remember I have always been overweight. I met Jon Jung and the Jungle Fitness Team in 2005 and since then my life has not been the same. I have always had the nickname ‘BIG DREW‘ but somehow oddly that nickname slowly disappeared after training with Jungle Fitness. I literally have become a new person and have got rid of my ‘bad other half’. When I say ‘bad other half’ I mean that with Jungle Fitness Personal Training, I have lost over 200 pounds going from 427 pounds to under 225 pounds. Not only did I lose weight, but i also gained my life back and my health. Training with Jon Jung has been a life changing experience by which I will never ever forget him. I remember vividly telling him that when ‘I have children and when I have grandchildren’ they too will be training with the legendary Jon Jung and his Unstoppable Jungle Fitness Squad. So if you are thinking about hiring a personal trainer, just do it like Nike and take a step into the Jungle…I guarantee you, you will be a changed person when you step out. Thank you Jon for being my personal developer and life-changer.”
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Before and after of Drew’s amazing transformation!
Jon Jung - Mr. Asia & Personal Trainer
Hi my name is Jon Jung and I am the not just a personal fitness trainer, but a personal developer. I will be your accountability partner as well as your drill instructor who will guide you through extreme and awesome fat-burning workouts!
I have also gone through the process and in just 11 weeks I was able to lose 35lbs and 7 inches off my waist.
Some of my credentials and a little about myself:
EDUCATION
* University of California, Irvine (UCI): B.A. June 2004 (International Studies)
* Minors in Biochemistry, Management & Education
NATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
* Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
* Certified Personal Developer
* Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach
* Sports and Performance Specialist
* National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M.)
* N.A.S.M. Certified Personal Trainer
* Apex Fitness Certified Personal Trainer
* American Red Cross (CPR & First Aid Certified)
COMPETITIONS
* University of California, Irvine (UCI) NCAA Power Lifting Championships: 1st Place (April 2002)
* GNC California State Bodybuilding Championship: 2nd Place (May 2006)
* Mr. South Asia Beauty & Modeling Pageant 2006: 2nd Runner-up (November 2006)
* Orange County Muscle Classic XXIX Bodybuilding Championship: 4th Place (April 2006)
* Contra Costa Bodybuilding Championship: 5th Place (May 2006)
* Mr. Fitness Model USA 2006 (November 2006)
* GNC Excalibur Bodybuilding Championship (December 2006) TELEVISION & MEDIA
* Mr. South Asia Beauty & Modeling Pageant, Sahara One Television Interview (November 2006)
* India-West Magazine, Mr. South Asia 2006 (November 2006)
* Mr. Fitness Model USA 2006, ESPN & ESPN International (November 2006)
This is a picture of me at the National ESPN Fitness Model USA Competition in November.
INSIGHT
Jon Jung has been a true athlete all of his life. Before he was able to walk, at the age of 2 years old, his mother Elaine put him on his first pair of skis. Since that first day, Jon has always been conquering every mountain, hill, and challenge that has come his way.
Graduating at the top of his class from Sacred Heart Cathedral College Preparatory of San Francisco, senior class president and national Coca-Cola Scholar, Jon received an academic scholarship as well as an invitation to run Division I Track and Field at the University of California, Irvine. At Sacred Heart, Jon competed at the varsity levels in Cross Country, Basketball, and Track and Field.
Graduating from the University of California, Irvine in 2004, Jon immediately knew that the path of fitness and health was the direction for his future. In October of 2004, Jon began his journey to the JUNGLE. Recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M.), Jon is nationally certified as a professional personal fitness trainer and an optimum sports performance trainer. He is also recognized by Apex Fitness as a certified personal trainer and nutritional coach. In addition to being a personal trainer, Jon is also CPR and First Aid Certified through the American Red Cross.
In 2006, Jon has competed in four regional bodybuilding competitions where all four of them he placed top 5 in his class receiving trophies and recognition as well as invitations to compete at the national level. Some of the competitions he competed in were: Orange County Muscle Classic XXIX (3rd runner-up), Contra Costa Bodybuilding Championships (4th runner-up), GNC California State Bodybuilding Championships (1st runner-up), GNC Excalibur Bodybuilding Championships (2nd runner-up). Also in 2006, Jon competed in two pageants, a fitness modeling pageant (Mr. Fitness USA 2006) and an ethnic modeling pageant (Mr. South Asia 2006). Jon was crowned 2nd runner-up as Mr. South Asia as well as being crowned Mr. South Asia America 2007. He has been televised on ESPN, ESPN International, Sahara One Television and featured in many fitness magazines and newspapers such as the Orange County Register, San Francisco Chronicle, and India West.
“Success is inevitable without quitting.” This quote inspires Jon’s life as he strives to live by it everyday.
