Just Train - New York, New York

Roanna Shen

Joel and Andre are great trainers but first and foremost fantastic people. When we first met, they asked me about my fitness goals and worked with me to develop a training plan. They are very knowledgable about nutrition which played a huge part in hitting my goals and getting the body composition that I wanted.

As I got stronger and made progress, they continued to challenge me by increasing weights and adding new exercises. They accommodated my lifestyle and continue to encourage me as my goals changed.
They are incredibly attentive but also hilarious to interact with and make each training session an enjoyable experience.

Here's (My two cents)

I've had the pleasure of working with Joel as my personal trainer, and the results speak for themselves! In just a short time, I've gained 10 pounds of lean muscle mass, noticed significant improvements in my posture, and feel stronger with each passing day. Joel's extensive knowledge and expertise have been invaluable in helping me achieve my fitness goals. His guidance and support have been top-notch, and I always look forward to our sessions. If you're looking for a trainer who truly cares about your progress and will push you to reach new heights, look no further than Joel. Highly recommended!

Mark Kern

Joel is a great trainer and his workouts are enjoyable and tailored to my goals. I’ve finally found a way to workout without thinking of it as a chore! After a few months of Joel’s help I’m close to the best shape of my life at 44!

Luna Wu

Joel and his team are the best that you’d be able to find in FiDi area. Look no further! They listen to your training goals and tailor the program accordingly. I have been having abdominal issues since childbirth and after training here for about two months, my core strength has significantly improved.

James Lowenthal

Joel is great at adapting to my needs depending on what I’m looking for that day/week/month. He’s a great listener with a passion for helping people and for health and fitness. He is great at all the little details that take a trainer from good to excellent and is extremely knowledgeable. Fair pricing, convenient location, nice guy. He is welcoming to everyone. If you’re already fit and want to up your game this is a great place…if you’re not or if you have any kind of obstacles in your way he is the perfect person to trust for help. I know he will always know how to adapt the workouts and be honest with me if an issue I’m having is outside his area of expertise.

Kristina Fitzpatrick

Joel is an incredibly professional trainer and a genuinely great person. His program has worked wonders for me, especially in areas of my body where I hadn't seen progress in a long time. He's always willing to answer any questions and is a pleasure to talk to and be around. Highly recommend!

Michael O'Connor

Joel Thomas and his wife Annie both provide amazing training services themselves as well as manage an excellent gym. I trained with Joel for several years and now train with Annie. They both have a quality which is very hard to find: they know just how hard to train me so that I get great, challenging workouts and continue to improve while not going so hard as to leave me feeling discouraged.

Furthermore, they add such personality and humor to their expertise as to make training there a really great and welcoming experience

Elaine Wang

I started working out with Maria, a personal trainer at Just Train, earlier this winter because my workout routine was becoming a grind. Call it the winter blues. I was bored out of my mind with the treadmill and didn't know what else to do with myself, so I found Just Train by googling for personal trainers in my area and came in for an assessment. Maria immediately made me feel comfortable and came up with a workout that was tailored to exactly what I wanted to achieve.

Each session is one hour, but it's the fastest hour I've ever spent at a gym. The workouts are challenging but very doable, and I liked the intimate environment -- it's really just you, your trainer, and maybe two other people working out with their trainers at the same time. It's laidback and you get the sense of a real community. If I decide to work with a trainer again down the road, I will most probably be knocking on their door again.