I started training with John 8 months before my wedding and my initial goals were to lose weight and become toned. I achieved both of these goals under your direction and was so happy with my results and genuinely enjoyed going to the sessions that I couldn’t fathom cutting back on the training sessions after the wedding.
In fact, I was still attending 2 personal training sessions per week up until this October when I stopped training 2 weeks before having a baby.
When I first started training with John, I had never really lifted weights and felt that doing so would make me bulky and was scared I would hurt myself because I didn’t know how to lift properly. Now I look forward to certain lifting exercises like deadlifting, which I never thought I would do, let alone enjoy. In fact, learning how to do exercises that I have never done before is one of my favorite parts!
My only fear with recommending you to family and friends (which I would do!) is that you would become too popular and I wouldn't be able to schedule training sessions anymore.
Training has become an important and regular part of my life. I now care more about working out and am more conscious of what I eat. After having the baby, I stopped training for 2 and a half months and I felt like a part of me was incomplete because it has become such an integral part of who I am.
John really educated me on the benefits of lifting weights and how they would help me reach my personal fitness goals. I was surprised by how much of a “fitness nerd” you are. In my past experiences, trainers I had worked with did not know as much as I would expect them to given that personal training was their livelihood. You are on a whole different level. You know the technical science behind the fitness and nutrition and you are educated about the psychology and wellness aspects of a healthy lifestyle. It isn't one-sided training with you, it is all encompassing.
As a mother of 3, I never really felt like I had the time to workout, but I’m glad I just started. John has taken the time to show me proper technique and has pushed me further than I would push myself. He knows what I am capable of and uses that to push me further. I’ve seen amazing results!
You know those last 5-10 pounds you “can’t lose,” well I lost them working with John!
I finally hit my ideal weight and now have a toned back and arms and have much more endurance, although we never did any jogging. Through hard work, I can complete 20 push-ups, 3 pull-ups and deadlift over 175 pounds! In addition to those results, John has taken the time to offer additional advice on diet and taking supplements while working around my crazy schedule.
Training with John has changed my life for the better, not only in terms of bodily changes, but with increased self-confidence and a lot more energy.
I feel and look better now, at 40 than I did at 30!
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Whether your goal is to Lose Weight, Tone Up, or Gain Muscle, we have helped every body type, achieve their Body Transformations!
"My initial goal was to gain muscle and I hit my initial goal after 6 months where I gained 15 pounds without really increasing body fat.
This has helped me to fill out a bit and look better. After I hit those initial goals, I set new goals as I was surprised to get results so quickly.
Working with John keeps you honest. Even if I’m not up to working out, I end up going and definitely feel better from before I start working out. In general, I have more energy overall, especially on the days when I train.
I would recommend John to friends and family as I enjoy the training sessions, have had good results and feel that others would do the same!"
~ Arthur P.
"John is very knowledgeable and helpful.
When I started training with him, my goal was to lose 20 pounds and be done with working out, but after couple months I found myself loving to workout.
As a girl, I was always bad at PE and never imagined that one day I would go to gym on a regular basis. Now I've finished training with him (lost 16 pounds), and I'll always thank him for bringing me to the "enjoying working out" world."
~ Emma S.
"I was really surprised with the progress over 3 months that brought back the weight I used to be decade ago.
I'd definitely recommend John as a trainer.
He took time to understand my current fitness level and built a plan that was not only challenging but also comfortable for a beginner like me. I was hesitant at first to start strength training having never done it before but he made the transition from couch to being able to do heavy deadlifts very smooth. All of my sessions were very professional, on time and structured."
~ Meenal S.
As I was approaching my next milestone birthday, I wondered if it would be possible to lose weight, get rid of the "nagging fat" around my abdomen and thigh area, while achieving more of an overall sculpted and muscular physique, especially at this stage in my life.
As of now I lost all the weight I wanted to lose/decreased my body fat, achieved my desired sculpted look by adding definition to my waist/abdomen, back, arms, glutes, and legs. I’ve learned how to eat better and healthier foods. I look fit, feel stronger and more energized than ever.
With his positive approach, John worked with me consistently twice a week on a great strength training program coupled with an appropriate effective meal plan.
John has always been encouraging by pushing me to do more than I realize I can, even when I whine. He always seems to know how much you can really do and is really genuinely interested in helping you to succeed as you progress every step of the way. I even managed to deadlift up to 200 pounds. Wow, I never imagined I’d ever be able to do that!
One thing that has really impressed me, about John, is his deep understanding on the physiology of the human body, from body building, effects of injuries, metabolism, hormones, fat burning capabilities, effects of food and environmental factors on the body and much more. It’s nice to know that you can ask him anything and get a detailed full answer from him.
It’s not all about just how to do exercises, there is more involved in achieving overall health and fitness and John can certainly educate you on that. John is a true Professional and Master in his field.
At 115 lbs., 5’ 1’’ tall, I’m definitely where I want to be. If you want to make a change to look and feel great and healthier, then John is the man to see. You won’t be disappointed."
~ Luz F.
*Note: By the time the first picture was taken, Yiannis had already lost 20 pounds.
"My whole life has changed. I eat better, I feel better. Training with you has changed my life. I'm serious. I didn't know what I was doing before, but I knew I needed to change and I feel so much better. Thank you, John."
~ Yiannis K.
7 months post-partum gym bathroom selfie. I'm feeling really good and a lot stronger than I was a few weeks ago when I got the hyperthyroidism diagnosis. I had been feeling bad for a while and so I had pretty much stopped working out. I was feeling really weak and exhausted and wasn't sure what I should do, workout-wise.
I have a lot of experience training clients with all sorts of conditions and injuries, but I'd never worked with anyone with hyperthyroidism, so I reached out to my friend and fitness-mentor, John because he has boatloads of experience dealing with almost everything.
He advised me to lift heavy and slowly, 3x a week.
Back to basics. I'm so glad I took that advice. My day-to-day feels SO much better. I'm already stronger, have less dizziness, and my joints no longer ache. I'm looking forward to continuing on this journey, and with a bit more work, I know I'm going to get back to my pre-pregnancy training zones. Thanks, John.
~ Jesse B. Personal Trainer
**Note: John does Virtual and NYC based Personal Training Sessions at Your Apartment Gym or at East 3rd Street Gym
John has been helping men and women lose fat, lose weight, tone up, feel more confident about their body and their lives for the past 20+ years. With a dual degree in Exercise Science and Psychology from Rutgers University along with 15+ personal training certifications ranging from National Academy of Sports Medicine to Pre and Post-Natal Training and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, he can help you achieve your goals!
He's helped clients from 14 to 64, with injuries ranging from back problems, herniated discs, sciatica, shoulder pain, knee pain, hip pain and everything in between to help them move past their injuries and towards the body's they want.
He has specialized in two main things:
1. Weight Loss/Fat Loss: He has helped 100's of men and women successfully lose weight, "tone up" and teach them how to keep it off for years to come.
2. Muscle Gain: This is usually for the men, but no matter men or women, if this is your goal, he has helped many people gain strength and muscle by pushing you further than where you would push yourself.
He's accomplished these goals by focusing on the individual client, where they're starting from and building them up from there. He also holds you accountable for your eating, while supporting you to improve your eating, one meal at a time. By improving both your fitness and eating habits, you are able to move ever steadily towards your goals.
He believes that Fitness Should be a Part of Your Life, not Your Life and has been helping people who don't necessarily "love exercise" improve their lives through exercise and better nutrition for over two decades!
If you're looking to feel better, no matter what injury you may have had or to look better, no matter where you're starting from, then get started with the Free Assessment Today! If you're still hesitant, you can email him directly at [email protected].
The East 3rd Street Gym is where John trains his clients out of.
The East 3rd Street gym is an intimate facility with all the tools you will ever need to get in an amazing workout.
No matter what your goal is, you can:
- Lose weight and tone up,
- Get "Wedding Ready" for their Big Day,
- Get stronger and gain muscle (if that's your goal),
- Move beyond your injuries to live more active and healthy lifestyles.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out via email at [email protected]. Thanks!
Or, Your Apartment Gym
165 East 3rd Street
East Village, Avenue A and 3rd St
New York, NY 10009
"You Have Given Me, My Life Back."
You don’t know what you’ve done for me John.
You’ve given me my life back. I’m serious.
I couldn’t walk without pain before working with you and now I feel great.
~ Gerard S.
"The results you help us achieve are undeniable but importantly, you help us heal."
I realized after our session last night that I have been doing a lot of complaining in the last 3 years we have been working together, but I don't know that I have ever given you a proper thank you.
I think you are damn good at what you do, John, and you have an incredibly positive effect on people's lives. The results you help us achieve are undeniable but importantly, you help us heal. You deserve a lot of praise for that.
So thank you. Thank you for your patience, dedication, knowledge, and for all that you do for us, that is so far above and beyond the call of duty.
~ Laurent L.
"He...reminds you that it's all a mind game."
I am a challenging client because I hate pushing myself!
John makes our work outs fun. They would fly by before I could do too much complaining.
What impressed me most is his knowledge of the human body and how it responds to specific workouts, nutrition, and supplements.
He's more than a trainer who reminds you that it’s all a mind game, he becomes your coach.
He tweaked my diet, he educated me about reaching my goals, and helped me learn how to maintain that goal. I would recommend him for anyone looking for real results.
~ Cindy A.
When I started working with John, I had an initial goal of losing 10 pounds and ended up losing 15 pounds while achieving so much more!
After hitting that initial goal, and working with John for about a year and a half, the changes I see in myself is more than I could ask for. I have lost fat, gained muscle, toned up more than before and beyond that, I’ve learned to eat healthier while being more conscientious of my overall nutrition.
Many times I walk into the studio tired, not in the mood and grumble through the workout, but in the end I am always happy that I showed up. John is encouraging and pushes you to do more than you ever thought you could without being aggressive. I am truly grateful to have John as my trainer!
~ Ruta P.
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If you follow the nutrition advice and show-up to all of your planned workouts, and are not completely satisfied for whatever reason, you can get a 100% refund on your purchase. I stand by my work and if you’re willing to put in the effort, I want you to be satisfied with the Results!
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