HERE IS WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT US....

With class sizes of four, I’ve had a great deal more fun working out and never lacked having a workout buddy for off-class gym days. Many programs later, I’ve made a number of great friends and feel comfortable in any gym. What’s the strongest recommendation I can give? I’m starting another program in a few weeks along with 3 other repeat clients.

-David Cantor, NY NY

Greg has a unique approach that gets results. In addition to training, he gives useful and practical advice on nutrition. He has changed the way I think about diet and exercise. As a physician, I trust him completely. His method works!! I am in the best shape of my life!!  

-Marc Levin, MD, NY NY


EmPower Fitness literally changed my life! When I neared my 49th birthday, was in terrible shape, felt awful, and the big 5-0 was looming, I decided enough was enough. And Greg has been supportive, demanding, and has helped me take off 35 pounds, gain muscle, and feel good about myself. The facility is clean, the staff is friendly, and the results are amazing. If you're thinking about doing this, stop thinking and start doing!

-Karen Bdera, NY NY

A friend suggested I take Greg's 10-week program after years of working out by myself and being frustrated with the results. I had excess fat and very little muscle mass when I started Greg's program. After the first 10 weeks I saw a dramatic shift in my body fat to muscle ratio. Currently I'm half-way through my third 10-week program, and I'm continuing to see positive results. I appreciate the structure with the weekly work-out assignments as well as the nutrition review. Greg helped me change my diet to be healthier but still easy to maintain. Now I feel better about my body than I have in a long time. I definitely recommend Greg's program.

-Robert Blue, NY NY

I've been training under Greg's program for the past 8 months. Under his plan, I saw results in just two weeks! I am in the best shape of my life, and I finally have purpose at the gym. It did not take long at all for me to see results, and Greg's program is totally doable for a busy, working professional. Greg is the full package - he will not only guide you in terms of exercise, but he will also help transform your diet as well. I am a stronger, healthier person since I've started training with Greg. If you are looking for a trainer who will help you achieve your diet and fitness goals, go see Greg. You will not be disappointed!

-Stefanie Marrone, NY NY

As a physician, I appreciate that Greg's programs are based on solid scientific principles of both exercise and nutrition. I accomplished more fat loss and muscle gain in my first 10-week program with Greg than I had in years with other trainers and gym memberships. Almost 2 years later, my gym buddy and I continue to see consistent great results from his programs. I've never been stronger or looked better. I highly recommend this effective and enjoyable program. 

-Reginald Ruiz, MD, NY NY

I highly recommend Greg. I am a 38 year old male and tried many options to get in shape, and tried hard. But progress was minimal. I met Greg and within a year have transformed my body and my lifestyle. This is the type of thing where long lost friends are saying "whoa, you look great" and new friends see old photos of me and just can't believe it. I've lost, and more importantly, kept off at least 15lbs of fat and my musculature is better than in two decades.
Why has it worked? Greg has a fitness & nutrition program that succeeds, and as importantly, is something you can commit to and easily live with. There is nothing draconian here - no real sacrifices. To succeed is not hard, you just need the commitment. I have 3 kids and work and have easily adapted to his program. And my appetite has completely changed. I simply don't crave the bad stuff I used to, and even if I did, Greg's program allows for it. On top of all this Greg is a great guy, very low key and easy to work with. And he encourages you to work on your own if you wish.
If you are serious, Greg is the answer.  

-Jeremy Palmer, NY NY

I am the first to admit I was addicted to cardio! I would spend probably close to 2hrs/day, 6 days a week in the gym. Though I?d always lifted weights, it was very automatic and secondary to killing myself in cardio classes (Spinning, boxing, boot camps, you name it I did it! Often 2 back-to-back.). Despite all the gym time I'd logged, I really wasn't happy with the way I looked. Then I reluctantly tried Greg's training program this summer.  "Just trust me" he said. "Are you happy with what you're doing now?" Well, no. So I trusted him. I cut my cardio WAYYYYYY back- terrifyingly so in my opinion! - and really focused on lifting. The cardio I did do was very intense interval training, for much less than half the time of my normal routine. We also addressed my nutrition. I'd manipulated my diet for years based on the latest diet craze, eliminating certain types of foods and alcohol completely. Greg got me on the right track and I'm less rigid and less hungry than I've ever been in my life. In addition to having so much more time on my hands outside of the gym, I'm becoming reacquainted with items in my wardrobe I haven't worn in years. Despite drastically reducing my gym time, I've never been in better shape and am not tied to a gym's group fitness schedule. I highly recommend Greg's training programs to anyone looking to find both balance and a better body!!

-Jeniffer Guzman, Minn, MN

I started training with Greg not long after my 60th birthday. I was a woman with chronic scoliosis, bad posture, regular back spasms, and diminishing bone density. And I was still carrying around the 10 extra pounds I had gained when I had kids 25 years ago! I’ve now done several of Greg’s 10-week programs and have seen amazing results: I stand taller (I’ve “grown” ¼ inch), my bone density has improved, my back pain is rare and manageable ... and I’ve dropped a dress size. The reasons Greg’s program has worked for me are many, but I know I’ve responded to his intelligence, knowledge and care (he adjusts all the exercises to fit my physical limitations), the seriousness with which he approaches his work, and the small-group environment. Even though the people in my groups have always been younger and generally much buffer than I am, Greg and his other clients have always made me feel comfortable. One ends up competing not with them but with oneself. What can I say? It works.

-Susan Bolotin, NY NY

If you want results without the hassle - Empower Fitness is a sure thing. I tried different eating techniques and workout routines in the past with some success, but nothing compares to the results I got from Greg's 10 week program. The nutrition plan is simple and easy to follow; the workouts change every time and really shapes your body without spending a lot of time at the gym. Greg is great to work with, he really spends the time to get your form right and gingerly motivates you to push yourself to the next level. Thanks to Greg, I noticeably have more muscle and less fat and can see how this program can work for any body type and for anyone with a busy schedule.

-Chris Carcielo , NY NY

It worked for the skinny guy, too.

I started Greg’s fitness group with a different goal than many of his other clients: I am 5’10” and started at 139 lbs with 11% body fat. Admittedly, I have a small frame, but a little extra muscle never hurts, right?

There are many great things about Greg’s program, but three that especially worked for me were the balanced approach (food *and* variety of workouts - cardio, strength, metabolic, etc.), personal attention (the program was tailored just for me, monitored and adjusted depending on how I was doing), and Greg’s ability to gauge how much I could do to get the most out of the program.

The food component was really important for me. I’m gluten intolerant, so had basically cut carbs out of my diet. When I added potatoes (sweet) and whole grain rice back into my diet, I was able to work out harder and gain weight (all muscle!) faster. After my first session, I was 148 lbs and 10% percent body fat. I slid back a little and started the second session at 145, but ended at 152lbs – an all time high (in a good way), still at 10% body fat.

For the first week or two, my workout was similar to the others in the (small) group. But then my program diverged, focusing more on strength and building muscle, while others focused on a balance of muscle growth and fat loss. By keeping the groups small (ours was four), Greg is able to focus on each person in a cost effective way, and tailor the program for each person, while monitoring form and gauging progress (often, only two people were working out – the other two were resting).

And finally, I feel confident that I got the most out of the program because Greg is experienced and careful, both about form and about how hard to push. I can get injured easily, but came out of the sessions feeling like I had worked hard (*really* hard) without getting hurt.

Bottom line: I’ll be signing up for another session this spring. Beach season is around the corner!

-David Rimple, NY NY

Losing fat weight has never been too much of a problem for me, but gaining lean muscle mass felt nearly impossible. Despite my skepticism, Greg’s program transformed my 140 pound body with an incredible gain of 8 lbs. lean muscle and a bonus of a few pounds fat loss to boot. At over 40 years old, I never expected these dramatic visual results in such a short time.