I had my first training session with James in August, 2005 at the request of my therapist who also trained with James. Trust me when I say that I had never considered going to a personal trainer... More

I had my first training session with James in August, 2005 at the request of my therapist who also trained with James. Trust me when I say that I had never considered going to a personal trainer for a few reasons including body image issues. I finally agreed to go for just one session simply to satisfy my therapist?s request and I?ve been with James ever since. If you?re considering a trainer look no further. James is a special guy who will put you at ease and focus his total attention on your needs and goals. To put it simply, he cares. He?s a true professional in this business (sterling credentials) and as I?ve come to learn, you can?t say that about all trainers. I?ve made great progress over the years and while I do work hard, most of the credit goes to James. I train after work and many nights after a tough work day I drag myself to the gym convinced that I won?t be able to do squat tonight. Without fail I leave the session feeling invigorated and so glad I went. I?ve also had a couple of health issues recently and James is always careful to consider these problems and adjust my routines accordingly. Before too long I?m back on track and moving forward. James recently opened his own facility on West 20th Street. He is as focused on creating a first class gym environment as he is on his clients? individual programs. Take it from this satisfied client and stop in and meet James. You?ll be glad you did!
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I went to see James with 30 lbs of extra weight on me at the age of 32 and in pretty bad shape. He was my first - and by far the best - trainer I have ever had. Having moved around the past couple... More

I went to see James with 30 lbs of extra weight on me at the age of 32 and in pretty bad shape. He was my first - and by far the best - trainer I have ever had. Having moved around the past couple of years I have been unable to find someone like him. Unlike other experiences, I did not wake up the next morning with the obligatory painful muscles yet without realizing it, I leaned out and became very toned over the next 3-4 weeks. As a female, he understood how I wanted to look; he didn't talk incessantly (my pet hate); and I left each session feeling like I achieved a very satisfactory workout. Not one did I regret waking up early for. It sounds cliche but he really did transform my body and helped me see exercise as a way of life. Pros: Straight up; always professional and cordial; new his stuff Cons: I honestly cannot think of any
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I have been training with James for over a year and can say without a doubt that he has changed not only my physical appearance but my attitude to health and fitness. I have even joined a gym and... More

I have been training with James for over a year and can say without a doubt that he has changed not only my physical appearance but my attitude to health and fitness. I have even joined a gym and actually go 4 times a week on top of our sessions, this is from someone who hated gyms?.seriously hated them. James keeps the sessions interesting and best of all fun, you will absolutely see a difference quickly and the fact that you enjoy it really helps for those days that you are feeling a little lazy. I guess that the proof was when I last went home, I hadn?t seen my friends for 6 months and they could not believe the difference in me. I cannot say enough great things about this trainer; he is busy for a good reason but will always help out if you need to change your schedule. If you want to get into shape quickly and have fun doing it then James is your guy! Pros: Get results and have fun doing it Cons: None
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I have been working with James for over ten years. His exceptional education and interpersonal skills make him an ideal trainer for older clients and those with special needs. James helped me... More

I have been working with James for over ten years. His exceptional education and interpersonal skills make him an ideal trainer for older clients and those with special needs. James helped me recover quickly from a hip-replacement operation (he even researched my condition before tailoring a program for me). He makes sessions fun for those who hate to exercise and varies his approach for each client to achieve maximum motivation (for those of us who are difficult to motivate). Most importantly, he gets results and, therefore, is in great demand. See if he can find time for you, his sessions fill up quiickly. Pros: Exceptional motivation skills that achieve real results. Cons: He's very busy, sometimes there is a waiting list for available time slots.
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I cant say enough good things about working out with James Camastra. Of all the trainers I have tried he is the most professional and well-educated. Once I started working with him I was... More

I cant say enough good things about working out with James Camastra. Of all the trainers I have tried he is the most professional and well-educated. Once I started working with him I was totally spoiled. He is very serious and enthusiastic about health and fitness and his creative and thoughtful approach to the workout made a big difference. He varied the routine day to day and kept it fun and interesting. I could tell the difference right away. Soon after beginning our work together I felt stronger and fitter and my clothes fit differently. Pros: Professional and Enthusiastic and Encouraging = Great results Cons: None, really, he is terriffic.
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I've worked out with James for 9 years. Within the first 3 months I became much stronger, flexible and confident in the gym enviroment. I have continued to work out with him, he has great follow... More

I've worked out with James for 9 years. Within the first 3 months I became much stronger, flexible and confident in the gym enviroment. I have continued to work out with him, he has great follow through and a variety of workouts. Pros: straight forward, goal oriented Cons: sessions fill up
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James has a way of making each and every work out interesting and diverse. He understands that people are different and he customizes your time with him to suit you. He's an inspired trainer. Oh,... More

James has a way of making each and every work out interesting and diverse. He understands that people are different and he customizes your time with him to suit you. He's an inspired trainer. Oh, and he plays the BEST music!
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I started working out with James when I was three months pregnant and we continued training throughout my pregnancy. James was very knowledgable on prenatal fitness, and designed a very safe and... More

I started working out with James when I was three months pregnant and we continued training throughout my pregnancy. James was very knowledgable on prenatal fitness, and designed a very safe and effective program for me. I attribute my easy child birth and fast recovery and weight loss to our consistent workouts. James and I continue to work out and I feel fabulous and four months later have lost nearly all of my baby weight. James is an excellent trainer and extremely professional. I highly recommend him!
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I have been training with James since May 2006 and in that small amount of time my body has changed tremendously. I dropped two sizes without dieting!!! I would highly recommend him to anyone and... More

I have been training with James since May 2006 and in that small amount of time my body has changed tremendously. I dropped two sizes without dieting!!! I would highly recommend him to anyone and think that he does an incredible job adapting the workout to target YOUR body. I also have back problems and we work together to make sure I only improve it and do not hurt it. My back does not hurt anymore, I am lean, more toned than in my entire adult life and feel great!
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I started training with James a couple of years ago when I realized that my wife (who had been training with him for 2 years) was looking and feeling better than she had in years and I figured I had... More

I started training with James a couple of years ago when I realized that my wife (who had been training with him for 2 years) was looking and feeling better than she had in years and I figured I had best get in shape! James keeps incredible records of my progress -- he is fully aware of what we did the week before, the month before and the year before. He keeps the workouts interesting and varied. He is emphatic about doing each exercise correctly and with the proper form. I have a pre-existing problem with my shoulder and because of his in-depth knowledge of injuries, he is helping me overcome it. If you want to see results and learn how to train properly and effectively, I highly recommend James.
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