Private Personal Training
Individual coaching with structured workouts, form guidance and progressions tailored to you.
One-on-one personal training in Manhattan for busy New Yorkers who want a coach with 30 years of experience behind every session.
Manhattan schedules don't leave room for wasted workouts. Every session with Fitness Trainer NYC has a clear purpose: building strength, improving conditioning or moving you closer to a specific goal, with no filler.
Jim Gierlich has trained clients for 30 years. He competed as a D1 athlete and owns a gym, and he coaches professionals, beginners and experienced lifters alike. You get structured programming, hands-on form coaching and a plan that adapts when work, travel or life gets in the way.
Not sure what you need? Start with a free consultation. You'll talk through your goals, training history and availability, then decide on private training or virtual coaching.

30 years as a personal trainer. Former D1 athlete. Gym owner. Every program is written and coached by Jim, not handed off.
Individual coaching with structured workouts, form guidance and progressions tailored to you.
Stay consistent from home or on the road with remote programming and check-ins.
Learn more →Learn the foundational lifts, safe technique and a routine you can repeat.
Learn more →Strength work, conditioning and sustainable habits aimed at a clear goal.
Progressive strength and muscle-building coaching for people who train with purpose.
Your first conversation covers goals, training history, injuries and schedule. Your program follows from that, and it changes as you progress.
Form comes first. You'll learn how each movement should feel so you can train safely and keep getting stronger.
Consistency beats intensity. Jim helps you set a routine you can actually keep, with check-ins between sessions.
Yes. Jim offers one-on-one personal training in Manhattan, based at 54 West 39th Street near Bryant Park. Text 484-755-4610 to discuss location and availability.
Yes. Virtual coaching keeps your program going while you're away, so you come back stronger instead of starting over.
Strength, muscle building, fat loss, general fitness, returning after time off and learning to lift as a beginner.
Text or call 484-755-4610, or visit fitnesstrainer.nyc for a free consultation.
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.
BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION ONLINEStart with a free consultation. Jim sends a payment link after, so there is no checkout on this site.
Start with a free consultation and find the right training fit.
Text or call 484-755-4610 or visit fitnesstrainer.nyc for a free consultation. Serving Long Island City, Manhattan, Brooklyn and virtual clients.