I have been training with Skifter now for 2 months and believe he is one of the most competent, experienced and committed trainers in the tri-state area. I commenced my training 3 times a week, as I was extremely out of shape, had zero to no endurance and very little strength. I was also grossly overweight for my small frame of 5'2". Skifter first met me and accessed my abilities and weakness. He did a complete workup including taking measurements, weight and asked me about any prior injuries and health issues. He also spoke to me about my eating habits and daily routines. We then determined what goals I wanted to achieve and tailored my workouts to suit my individual needs and goals. He is an amazing motivator and challenges me to always strive to push for my personal boundaries. Additionally, I broke my elbow four months prior to training with Skifter and my range of motion was minimal. The muscles around my elbow were weak and I was unable to put a lot of pressure on it. Now, 2 months later, not only do I have full range of motion (which I could not get from PT), I also am able to do push-ups and hang from a bar where my elbow is completely straight. Skifter focuses on helping each individual client achieve his/her goals by making every session challenging and at the same time fun. In roughly two months, I have loss over 20 pounds and tons of inches around my chest, waist, arms and thighs so I appear to have loss more weight that I actually have because my training has tightened my body. My endurance has increased drastically and I have progressed tremendously in strength. Skifter sets goals (which he calls each client's record) and pushes you each session to surpass the former record. His training is second to none. An absolute expert in fitness and anatomy which comes from his 30 plus years' experience as an former National Track and Field Coach in Albania. Not only has my fitness and strength increased but I have so much more energy than I use to and am so much more productive at work (which sometimes is 80 plus hours/week). My training has helped not only my body become stronger, but my mind is sharper and I'm able to think clearer and work harder. The transformation is just beyond words. Some keys points for interested clients regarding Skifter: First, he ensures that your technique is always correct to avoid an injuries. This is extremely key and important to him. He prefers you to train slow and do the exercise correctly than to go faster and get hurt; Second, he is extremely knowledgeable about the body and stretching. He demands all his clients do "homework" as he puts it, which incorporates stretching 100 percent. This helps elongate the muscles, helps with recovery time and increases flexibility; Third, he is extremely reliable and punctional. He follows up with appointments and always sets up and is ready to start training ahead of time with an exercise routine planned out in advance. Fourth, his studio is impeccable; He cleans every piece of equipment and disinfects everything after each client so that you feel very comfortable and sanitary. With equivocation, I highly recommend Skifter as a personal trainer and coach for anyone at any age or fitness level. You will not be disappointed because he's truly fantastic! Your body will thank you. read more