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Progressive Personal Training NYC

Progressive Personal Training is a private personal training studio in Chelsea, NYC. President and founder, James Camastra, has done personal training in NYC for over a decade and specializes in providing customized workouts to a clientele of a wide array of fitness levels.PPT strives to improve your physical well-being through individual personal training programs that include weight loss, core training, muscular development and balance, post-rehab, sports conditioning, and postural improvements. All PPT personal trainers don't just have certifications, but have earned degrees in Exercise Physiology. Our NYC personal training studio features top-of-the-line strength and cardiovascular equipment and many functional training aids such as physioballs, medicine balls, balance boards and kettlebells. Our training methods are the result of years of education and experience.Our Philosophy is: * To promote proper biomechanics, posture and muscular balance. Workout knowing you are doing every exercise safely, effectively and with great form. Improve your posture and decrease pain. * To emphasizes the four health-related components of fitness: Muscular Strength and Endurance, Cardiovascular Conditioning, Body Composition and Flexibility. * To service clients in the areas of sports conditioning, functional training and injury prevention. Progressive Personal Training can help improve performance and decrease injuries in any sport at any level!

"It sounds cliche but PPT really did transform my body and helped me see exercise as a way of life."

- Mina, Client

" If you're considering a trainer look no further. James is a special guy who will put you at ease and focus his total attention on your needs and goals. To put it simply, he cares. He is as focused on creating a first class gym environment as he is on his clients' individual programs."

-Tom, Client

TRAINERS

Personal Trainers
LUIS NUNEZ Personal Trainer, Boxing TrainerLuis has an extensive background working with diverse populations, from children through older adults. His experience and training include health risks / disease management, post rehab fitness (orthopedic and cardiopulmonary), functional resistance training, sport specific strength and conditioning, muscle toning and lengthening, and weight management. QUEENS COLLEGE: BS in Family Nutrition & Exercise SciencesNATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION (NSCA): Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)Formally trained in boxing and 10 years training clients one on onePOST REHAB FITNESS COORDINATOR: The Health and Fitness Institute at the Tully Center, Stamford HospitalPHYSICAL THERAPIST AIDE: Greenwich Physical Therapy Center
DAVID TUGMANPersonal TrainerDavid has worked with everyone from premier high school athletes to the elderly with balance and coordination issues. His training includes nutrition guidance for all populations, weight management, pre and post surgical orthopedic rehab, proper muscular strength,and conditioning and sport specific training techniques.UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO: BS Sport and Exercise Science, Minor NutritionPhysical Therapy Aid-Performax Physical TherapySport specific Trainer (Girls Soccer)-Chatfield Senior High SchoolPersonal trainer- 4 year study on the effects of resistance training on the elderlyAthletic trainer, sport specific trainer- Roosevelt High School (Girls Basketball)
JAMES CAMASTRA President and FounderJames has been a full-time personal trainer in Manhattan for 15 years. He keeps up with the latest findings in health, fitness, and sports-specific conditioning, maintains all certifications with a wide variety of continuing education courses and just finished a MS in Exercise Science.CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA: MS In Exercise Science, Human Performance and Injury PreventionSUNY CORTLAND: BS in Exercise Science; graduated Cum Laude, was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi (an international honor society in education) and won the National Physical Education and Health Award.AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE (ACSM): Health/Fitness Instructor (H/FI)NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS MEDICINE (NASM): Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPEED AND EXPLOSION (NASE): Certified Speed and Explosion Specialist (CSES)IDEA: Elite Personal Fitness Trainer

PERSONAL TRAINING

Personal Training
Personal Training is Progressive Personal Training's primary service. One-on-one personal training is the only way to get true customized training where your goals, level of fitness and postural needs are considered. James has developed a philosophy based on research and 16 years of experience. There are 3 basic principles used at PPT:1) Develop Functional Strength and Endurance: Increase strength and endurance with progressive functional resistance training. Work more muscle, burn more calories, prevent injuries, and work on developing muscular balance using medicine balls, physioballs, balance boards, stability pads, etc. Traditional strength training exercises with a functional approach are a big part of our program.2) Cardiovascular Training: Work hard! If your fitness level and body can take it, work hard through cross training and interval training. We can design a program for you. 3) Perfect Posture: We are always working on developing balance and improving postural deviations. Proper form is always a major focus.60-minute sessions are the old standard, but we do offer: 30-minute sessions-for those who need to consider time or money90-minutes sessions-for those who just want more!& also training services such as...
Notes About Personal Training:An initial 75-minute consultation/session at a cost of $115 is required before taking advantage of 30-minute sessions. The above rates are for our Chelsea location only. Your first session, when purchasing 60-minute sessions, is 75 minutes and includes a thorough consultation and training session.All Personal Training sessions include use of our cardiovascular machines before or after your workout.Rates for house calls, small groups, outdoor training and other facilities are determined on an individual basis. Methods of payment accepted: cash, check, Mastercard, Visa or Paypal. A 24-hour cancellation policy is strictly enforced. Call us at 212-929-2656 to schedule your first session. Read what our clients have to say: Testimonials.

BOOT CAMP

Small Group Training
Progressive Personal Training is happy to offer small group training. These group fitness classes are 30-minute sessions designed to give you a quick workout, in and out with no time wasted, at a nice price.Small group training is fast-paced interval training workouts using minimal equipment. We will vary the intensity for beginner through advanced clients and make sure you get the optimal workout for strength training and fat burning.Depending on day and time, class can accommondate anywhere between 3 and 6 people.

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SMALL GROUP TRAINING: Private boot-camp style classes for you and three of your friends. INTENSIVE TRAINING:These term packages are designed to get you in shape fast for a special event such as: weddings, sport or active vacations, reunions, etc.CORPORATE TRAINING: Corporate Fitness programs

INTENSIVE TRAINING

Intensive Training

Intensive Training packages are best for individuals looking to lose weight, get in shape or to just look totally buff for special occasions such as: weddings, reunions and bathing suit vacations or sport/activity oriented vacations like a bike trip through Europe or surfing in Costa Rica. Subject to availability, these term packages include sessions that are scheduled for set days/times each week of the period. The packages are 4 to 12 weeks and include 2, 3, 4 or 5 training sessions/week. We can customize it for the individual.

Nutritional counseling can be added on to any package. If the client knows that there are a few days that cant be done, no problem. We can skip those dates and extend the term, for as long as the predetermined number of sessions are purchased.

CORPORATE TRAINING

Corporate Training
Corporate Fitness Training at PPT is designed for employers who want to provide their employees with a fitness benefit. It has been well established that employers who provide a company sponsored fitness program benefit from: Happier employees, who speak highly of their employers Healthier employees, leading to fewer sick days More productive employees Decreased physician visits and health care costsProgressive Personal Training provides the employer with several Corporate Training (CT) options. We can customize a program for any size company: 1) Corporate Training Time: Your company rents our private studio for a designated length of time, 90-150 minutes, on set days and times for a predetermined term. PPT provides a personal trainer with a BS in exercise science for this time. Your employees can workout for whatever length of time they choose during the time frame. They can also choose to do cardio, stretch and/or resistance train, whatever the individual wants. 2) Daily Boot Camp: 30-minute total body conditioning workouts held at our studio. These can be held 2-8 times per week depending on the size of your company. Thes quick 30-minute nuggets are meant to kick your employees butts quickly and get them back to work. These are popular before and after work and during lunch time. These classes are limited to 4 participants per class. 3) On-Site Corporate Training: This is a customized service. Contact our Corporate Fitness Director, James Camastra, at James_PPTChelsea.com or 212-929-2656.

TESTIMONIALS

Client Testimonials
Yelp ReviewJames and Luis are the superstars of this small, yet superb private gym. They keep the gym very clean and I love the privacy and the lack of a 'scene.' Just down to business - no games. They are very knowledgeable in dealing with existing and avoiding new injuries. The fact that James and Luis have had injuries of their own in the past makes them more sensitive to such issues - at the end of the day you don't want some young trainer who is just out of school and 'looks fit' - you want people who actually know what they are doing and have been practicing for many years. I usually walk up to this 20th Street gym in Chelsea from the West Village as part of my warm-up, but it also is very convenient to the 12FM trains. There are lots of perks to a small gym. For example, James is also open to customizing a music/workout mix just for you! Equinox would never do that - and Progressive is more affordable. Progressive also has a very clean shower and bathroom facility for those rushing off to work from the gym or want to get in the shower right away. James and Luis really go out of their way to help their clients achieve their goals. For example, James has also communicated with some of my other doctors/medical practitioners to further customize my program.Highly Recommended! David M.Yelp reviewJames is the best personal trainer in nyc -- i'm sure of it. i've been a fit, tone, healthy and happy client for 9 years and I still look forward to my sessions. Workouts vary so we hit every muscle group for both strengthening and toning. Over the years I've had a couple of minor injuries and he was very precise in the way he got me back up to par. James is professional, educated, knowledgeable and keeps detailed records of each session and my progression. His private gym is well equipped and always clean. Aside from all that, he's a great guy. I highly recommend him!! I have also trained with Luis several times and I find him equally competent. Oh, and they play the best music! LoriYelp ReviewJames and Luis from PPT are two of the best trainers that I've ever hired. They know their stuff, and take a real interest in their clients. They have years of experience between them, and the bottom line, is that their results oriented approach really works. Rob D.The Best Personal Trainer in NYCI have been training with James for over a year and can say without a doubt that he has changed not only my physical appearancebut my attitude to health and fitness. I have even joined a gym and actually go 4 times a week on top of our sessions, this is fromsomeone who hated gyms? Seriously hated them. James keeps the sessions interesting and best of all fun, you will absolutely seea difference quickly and the fact that you enjoy it really helps for those days that you are feeling a little lazy. I guess that the proof was when I last went home, I hadn't seen my friends for 6 months and they could not believe the difference in me. I cannot say enough great things about this trainer; he is busy for a good reason but will always help out if you need to change your schedule. If you want to get into shape quickly and have fun doing it then James is your guy! NatashaEffective, Professional, KnowledgeableI started personal training with James a couple of years ago when I realized that my wife (who had been training with him for 2 years) was looking and feeling better than she had in years and I figured I had best get in shape! James keeps incredible records of my progress -- he is fully aware of what we did the week before, the month before and the year before. He keeps the workouts interesting and varied. He is emphatic about doing each exercise correctly and with the proper form. I have a pre-existing problem with my shoulder and because of his in-depth knowledge of injuries, he is helping me overcome it. If you want to see results andlearn how to train properly and effectively, I highly recommend James. NeilTrainer ExtraordinaireJames has a way of making each and every work out interesting and diverse. He understands that people are different and hecustomizes your time with him to suit you. He's an inspired personal trainer. Oh, and he plays the BEST music! MayaExceptional Personal Trainer!I can't say enough good things about working out with James Camastra. Of all the personal trainers I have tried he is the most professional and well-educated. Once I started working with him I was totally spoiled. He is very serious and enthusiastic about health and fitness and his creative and thoughtful approach to the workout made a big difference. He varied the routine day to day and kept it fun and interesting. I could tell the difference right away. Soon after beginning our work together I felt stronger and fitter and my clothes fit differently. KitBest Personal Trainer Out ThereI started working out with James when I was three months pregnant and we continued training throughout my pregnancy. James was very knowledgeable on prenatal fitness, and designed a very safe and effective program for me. I attribute my easy child birth and fast recovery and weight loss to our consistent workouts. James and I continue to work out and I feel fabulous and four months laterhave lost nearly all of my baby weight. James is an excellent personal trainer and extremely professional. I highly recommend him! MollyChanged the Way I Look and Feel!!I have been training with James since May 2006 and in that small amount of time my body has changed tremendously. I droppedtwo sizes without dieting!!! I would highly recommend him to anyone and think that he does an incredible job adapting the workout totarget YOUR body. I also have back problems and we work together to make sure I only improve it and do not hurt it. My back doesnot hurt anymore, I am lean, more toned than in my entire adult life and feel great! LaurenAn Excellent Personal Trainer and TeacherI started working with James about a year and a half ago, having not really worked out before aside from sporadic and unfocusedattempts. He guided me gently toward a better understanding of my body and what I needed to do to accomplish my goals - and hetaught me how to do that while maintaining good form and avoiding overextending myself. My fitness level and my self-image have improved considerably as a result of working with James. I recommend him with no reservations whatsoever. JoshI Feel and Look Awesome!I've been training with James in NYC since 2002 and I cannot say enough about what he has done for me both physically and mentally. I am a 47-year-old woman and proud to say that my body looks amazing. I recently went to my 30th HS reunion and people took notice! I looked and felt better than I did back then. I have always been somewhat athletic but I have never looked like this. Within months of our first session I began to see results and before long, instead of dreading a workout, I began to look forward to the workout. My arms are cut, my abs look great and my core is strong. Our sessions are never boring and besides from being professional, knowledgeable, educated, and a super nice guy, James is very creative -- and great with working with injuries. Recently, I broke my wrist and obviously I was not able to lift any weights. During the 6 weeks I was in a cast (I did not want to miss a workout), James thought up ways to keep me strong with resistance training against his own body! I totally trust him and highly recommend him to anyone. LoriA Consummate, Effective Professional and Extremely Caring Individual!I've been working with James Camastra for three years in NYC. He is an incredible professional in every way. He pays intense attention to what I do and how I do it and has a very friendly but very specific way of guiding me into proper form for maximum effect and avoidance of injury. Like no other personal trainer, he keeps a detailed record of every workout and is therefore able to continuously adjust each session to take into account various notes he's made of my overall progress as well as specifics regarding several injuries he's helped me to overcome. At the beginning of each of the first two years I'd schedule two months of weekly workouts to get myself primed for the year. This last year I have been working continuously with James once a week every week, filling in the time between our sessions with aerobic and yoga workouts on my own. Progress with James has been noticeable and lasting. I highly recommend him! JohnChanged My BodyI started with James six weeks after the birth of my second child. I had tried working out with personal trainers in NYC on and off in the past, but I hate to exercise and never found someone who motivated me to stay with it for more than a few weeks. I have been training with James continuously since January 2005. He is extremely professional and reliable and he keeps the workout moving quickly with a wide variety of exercises - so it is never boring. He pushes hard, but he is also very knowledgeable and educated, he is particularly excellent for anyone who, like me, has significant injuries and has been through rehabilitation therapy. I have had certified trainers exacerbate my back problems. Since I have been seeing James, I haven't had any back problems. Most of all - the results don't lie. I just turned 40 and my body looks better than it did when I was 30 - and I have had two kids in the interim. I can't recommend James highly enough - he is very likeable (which actually is important to me when I am spending time and money with someone), and he is very, very good at what he does. I won't say that I have come to adore working out now that I am with James, but I don't dread my sessions the way I used to with other personal trainers. And I never saw results that could even remotely compare to what James has done for me. The best compliment I can give is that a close friend of mine who witnessed the changes in my body and my energy level signed up with James and has now been with him for almost a year. Lisa

"James excels in the field of training.His knowledge and competence exceeds the average trainer; and his ability to build relationships with his clients creates a familiar, comfortable atmosphere for exercise." -Citysearch

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