Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up with Jonas Serrano, the Founder of Phyt NYC.  It had been over a year since I had seen him and there was a lot to catch up on.  Since my last visit, Phyt NYC had undergone a lot of changes to improve the experience for both independent personal trainers and their clients.  Mission accomplished.

Phyt NYC has always been a great space for trainers.  That’s because, quite frankly, there is plenty of open space.  Plus, you will also find all of the equipment that a personal trainer needs to put a client through a complete workout.  As part of the renovation, Jonas opened up the area even further to incorporate an area for Muay Thai training, which also doubles as a small group training area.

Fortunately, this did not compromise the rest of the offerings at Phyt NYC.  You will still find the full array of kettle bells, dumb bells, platforms, and other larger primary pieces of equipment.

Phyt NYC has also made the space more convenient.  Jonas installed male and female locker rooms, both with showers and lockers. (Yes, towels are included, too!)  In addition to the daily lockers, Phyt NYC boasts a locker rental opportunity for both trainers and clients.  So, as a personal trainer who spends a lot of time at Phyt NYC, you can “leave your office at the office.”  The cherry on top, for me, was learning that they also have a laundry service. Immediately, I thought about the client who is making every excuse not to exercise.  These amenities help a personal trainer overcome every objection.

For Jonas, athletics and exercise has been in the family for generations.  Jonas followed in his father’s athletic footsteps and found his passion for fitness at a very early age.  Athletics, exercise, and family certainly shine through in the culture he has built at Phyt NYC and how he maintains the facility.

Every personal trainer has a list of things they want in a facility that they can bring their clients.  Then they have their wish list of other criteria.  Phyt NYC checks a lot of the boxes on both lists.  If you are in the East 50’s, stop by Phyt NYC, ask for Jonas.  Tell him you read this article on NeighborhoodTrainers.  Enjoy!

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