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JIM GIERLICH

30 years as a personal trainer. Former D1 athlete. Gym owner. CPT and CPR/AED certified.

The coach behind Fitness Trainer NYC

30 years of coaching. One goal: your results.

Fitness Trainer NYC: Personal Training was founded by Jim Gierlich with a simple mission: to deliver focused, ego-free coaching in a private environment where clients can train without distractions.

Located at 54 West 39th Street in Manhattan, just steps from Grand Central, our studio operates on a strict one-trainer, one-client basis — complete with private changing rooms and showers. Alongside 1-on-1 private training, I also offer 6-week Beginner Weight Training programs and personalized virtual coaching for clients across NYC and beyond.

My Coaching Philosophy

Great results don’t come from random, exhausting workouts — they come from smart programming, proper form, and consistency. When we work together, we start with your specific goals, injury history, and lifestyle. From there, we build a structured strength and conditioning plan that meets you where you are and progresses safely over time.

Credentials & Background

  • Founder & Head Coach, Fitness Trainer NYC: Personal Training
  • Certifications: CPT, CPR/AED
  • Experience: 30 years coaching beginners, busy professionals, and strength athletes across Manhattan, Long Island City, and Brooklyn
  • Specialties: 1-on-1 Strength Training, Body Transformation, Beginner Barbell & Dumbbell Technique, Bodybuilding, and Virtual Coaching

Ready to get started? Text or call 484-755-4610 to schedule your free consultation.

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Your coach

Jim Gierlich

30 years as a personal trainer. Former D1 athlete. Gym owner. Every program is written and coached by Jim, not handed off.

  • 30 YEARS
  • CPT
  • CPR/AED
  • FORMER D1 ATHLETE
  • GYM OWNER

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Monthly Coaching · $197/month

Monthly Coaching.
Train with a plan, every week.

A custom program, a weekly virtual check-in, plan adjustments as you progress, and messaging between check-ins. Train in person in Long Island City, Manhattan or Brooklyn, or virtually from anywhere.

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$197 / month

  • Custom training program
  • Weekly virtual check-in
  • Plan adjustments as you progress
  • Messaging between check-ins
  • In person (LIC, Manhattan, Brooklyn) or virtual

Start with a free consultation. Jim sends a payment link after, so there is no checkout on this site.

Ready when you are

Let's get to work.

Start with a free consultation and find the right training fit.

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Text or call 484-755-4610 or visit fitnesstrainer.nyc for a free consultation. Serving Long Island City, Manhattan, Brooklyn and virtual clients.