I started working out with Steve nine months ago after a back injury kept me in bed for three…read moreweeks. After several months of physical therapy and lacking any instruction for wellness and back care from my physical therapist, a friend of mine suggested I consult with Steve as I contemplated going back to the gym. Steve met with me and went over my goals and developed a very smart workout program that incrementally increased over time in response to my improvement. He helped me improve my core strength and helped me understand how to stretch and workout in ways that improved my back health and my overall health. From the start, I have enjoyed working with Steve and find him to be friendly, patient, and someone who develops a diverse range of workouts that have evolved over time in response to my improvements and also keep me interested in being in the gym. I also find he can put together very challenging but very fun workouts as well. It is a pleasure working with Steve and I am now in great physical shape and feel stronger and healthier - it is one of the best times of my life in terms of physical fitness and health. From what I observe in most trainers at my gym, I can see that Steve is much more attuned to what his clients are doing and very focused on them when they are working with him. He is always helpful and encouraging and has a good sense of when to push and when to step back. I was reluctant to work out with a trainer and only agreed to come due to a friends reference. Steve has always been great with me and helped me devise workouts for the gym, workouts for when a travel, and workout plans that allow me to swim and run in concert with weight training, stretching and aerobic activity. I think taking a trail workout is the best way to see if there is a good fit between you and a trainer. Steve offers these opportunities and I would highly recommend you give it a go and suspect you will chose to train with him. If you follow Steve's recommendations, you will find you achieve and exceed the goals you set for yourself. Good luck!

This guy ROCKS!! I've been training with him since he was at 24Hr Fitness and after just a few…read moreBRUTAL sessions this guy has not only made me feel better but even helped me make friends with my mirror again lol. Then after he became an Assitant Fitness Manager at 24hr he thought better to start his own business then continue a slow corporate crawl and started PokkFItness. I'm proud to be member number 1. I gotta say if you want tough love from a gentle giant. Steve Pokk is gonna give it you ya. I'm just bummed that now that I live in LA, the training has decreased but with the tips and knowledge I got from Steve, I can keep up the routine. Thanks Steve miss ya bud!

Love the people who run this place; their skill sets and sensitivities, their professionalism,…read morehumor, and facilities. I am in the best shape that I've ever been. Totally Great!

My teenage daughter and I both had amazing personal training sessions with Jesse. He clearly had…read moreadvanced expertise / knowledge, and gave us highly personalized experiences. Scheduling was also very easy and well facilitated. We couldn't recommend anyone more!

This is a great place. They have a great space and great staff. Karen was super helpful and…read moreresponsive via email I. Preparation for my visit in town. The workout was great and the coaching was good for all levels. If I still lived in the area, this would be my new gym!! It's hard to find a place that allows so much open gym time, so I was able to do my WOD and then here!!! Props to the ownership here. Great place.

My sister joined Exit 153 Crossfit this summer, after trying various exercise routines, videos, and…read moregyms without seeing improvement. Almost immediately, she would not stop raving about how much it was helping her feel physically and mentally, and how much improvement she saw day by day. Needless to say, I had to try it! I had doubts, but these immediately went away after the first five minutes. I have been working out daily for the past few years (cardio, light gym machine weights, videos), but have never done heavy weight training or been an athlete. Exit 153 Crossfit immediately took away any doubts I had and I am thrilled to be a member. The coaches here really take the time to help each individual learn proper form and build up physical strength and the mental mindset. Coach/owner Karen is extremely friendly, knowledgable, and passionate. Not only has Exit 153 Crossfit benefitted my body and health, but I have made many friends. The sense of community here is just as important as the training, and that is noticed the first second walking into your first class. After that, every knows your name and cheers you on!

I was referred to Secret Formula Fitness by my lovely, inspiring wife. She felt like her body was…read morejust off and was willing to invest in herself to make the changes she wanted to see. Seeing her come home week after week, sharing all her fitness success was impressive to see. She was losing weight and body fat like she was giving it away! She always came home motivated to improve even more. She couldn't talk enough about Jay. If I wasn't secure in our marriage I would have been concerned. Just kidding. Regardless she inspired me to sign up myself and invest in my health for the long run. I was eager and ready to sign up and see what all the "Jay Hype" was about. I sign up, I'm ready to get started, only to find out that I'm actually not signed up to work with Jay. Immediately I'm disappointed and let down. But I didn't let it deter me. When Jay told me I would be working out with Aja Mosley, I immediately Google searched her and came up with next to nothing. Made me even more worried. HOWEVER, Aja has been amazing and awesome since my first consultation with her. I told her off the jump, she had some BIG shoes to fill since I was not being trained be the all mighty, Jay and she did not back down at all but Rose to my challenge. SHE KICKED MY BUTT the first session. I struggled to make it to work lol. But once I recovered, I felt really good about my first step towards physical fitness. Aja scaled back the intensity just a bit so I could make it to work. We work out at 6am two days a week and she is energized and motivated to go every morning so far. What I enjoy most about the sessions with Aja so far is that they are never the same. She focuses on the whole body. And I have not repeated a circuit yet. Every day I look forward to what new challenging move she has in store for me. She incorporates barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, bands, TRX bands, half boso ball, yoga and pilates to name a few. When I follow the meal plan and workouts during the week, lbs have been following off me like melted butter. I have lost inches in my waist and my stamina has improved. I look forward to exercising more often now that I signed up with Secret Formula Fitness. Before this I took about a 3 year break from doing anything physically challenging. I plan to be a long time member with this team and can't wait to see my summer body after working hard for these results. Aja won't steer you wrong. She even makes herself available to answer any questions you may have even with the session is over. Her knowledge regarding fitness is quite impressive. She also let's me workout to Soca every morning!! #MVP

Don't bother. Very unprofessional. They cancelled my membership and told me I was an inconvenience…read more Then kept my money. I recently paid $145.32. I had to cancel my last appointment so they still owe me 109.32. They must be desperate for money. Private message me and I will happily show the texts from the owner Jay cancelling my membership without providing a refund for services that were not provided. Be sure to read the attached photo of the response from the owner Jay breaking client confidentiality. As a potential client this gives you an idea of what kind of people run this business.

I've been to two boot camps this year in NYC. The first one, I injured myself to the point that I…read moream STILL visiting the chiropractor for adjustments. The other one was so light that I barely feel like I worked out at all. Phoenyx Fitness has been THE BEST one I have attended so far. For one, this truly is a "at your own pace" workout. My biggest grips with previous classes is that they either killed you and if you weren't prepared too damn bad, no pain no gain. The other was just you can work at your own pace but the instructor set such a low pace that it wasn't very challenging . You definitely get your money's worth with Malenna and the awesome instructors at Phoenyx (I've had most exposure with Kaelynn - sp?). I also started this in the summer so the classes are outdoors. The bad news is - it's rain or shine. the good news is, the classes keep you on your toes with differentiating workouts AND parks. I love when they are held on the UWS for selfish reasons (ha ha). The class runs by so quickly that before you know it, the hour is up. I especially love the 6 am classes - by 7 am you are completely done for the day. That is totally cool.

Malenna totally rocks. She keeps us moving without barking and is genuinely excited to be there and…read moreto keep us going. The moves aren't complicated, but she knows how to use them to work you to the core. I am so happily sore now that I could cry. Looking forward to the next hour-long warrior workout!

I agree with the first poster. The other instructors name is Rami Jazrawi. He really mixes up the…read moreclasses. His main focus seems to be on stomach and core work. I guess this comes from his background as a Physical Therapist. He also incorporates cardio into the workout with his leg strengthening plyometrics. I must say my tummy is getting tighter and it is a great addition to my workout at the gym. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to get ready for the summer with a different type of workout to add to there routine.

I purchased a Groupon to go to the Bootcamp, I was really excited - I've been working out, lost 30…read morepounds and the bootcamp was the next to last thing I wanted to do to prepare for my sister's wedding...I tried to use my Groupon, it was supposed to expire in a week and I called to inquire about activating it. It took them 2 days to get back to me. When someone finally called me back, the man, I believe his name was Joe, yelled at me while a baby was screaming in the background. He tried to explain to me the contract, which was not what I had paid for or agreed to (I'm a lawyer...a contracts lawyer...his explanation was not what the contract was) He offered me store credit, but none of their packages come close to the price I had paid for the deal...He was very unprofessional, rude and I am greatly disappointed. From dealing with him on the phone I would NEVER deal with this company. Groupon refunded my purchase and I'll just have to start looking for a different company to work with. Thank you Groupon! As for Fitness Therapy Bootcamp, I don't need the hassel of a company that doesn't know how to work with someone or wants good customer feedback - I expected a challenging, harsh workout, I didn't expect to be yelled at on a phone call prior to even stepping foot in their establishment.

Already in love with this place !…read more I eat out way too often and though I have several gym memberships I never go. If someone isn't instructing me on what to do and how to do things better it just won't work for me. I have had such bad luck finding such unprofessional personal trainers. Finally I found an old friend from high school who is studying sports and training. He works out of several locations and gyms but this was the best fit for me. I am not extremely friendly and would prefer to just have a quite small space then to have to be bothered at a huge gym. Location is great, they have showers, lockers and its normally pretty empty. Everyone there is working out with their own trainer. The equipment is new and great. I think this is a great place for beginners and anyone trying to begin to live a healthier life style or even just trying to incorporate working out to our daily lives.

Ever since I was referred to by a friend, I've learned proper weight lifting technique and have…read moretransformed my body. I've been coming here consistently for three years because everyone is so friendly and I really enjoy the atmosphere of the place. Not only have I been achieving my goals, but I have learned an incredible amount about nutrition and how the body works. I really wish I had the opportunity to come here when I was in high school to help out with sports.

Great trainer with a lot of experience. Knows the body and how to tranfer the knowledge to the…read morecustomer. Highly recommended.