“When I Started Going To The Gym In The Fall I Couldn’t Even Walk Down The Stairs Properly… 8 Months Later, The Fact That I Can Do These Exercises Is A Miracle… Now I’ve Been Cleared to Play Soccer By My Doctor!”
“Guys- I just wanted to write you a note about my training experience with Alexander Gruezo over the past 8 months. I tore my ACL, MCL, and meniscus (along with cartilage damage) in my right knee in July of 2007 playing soccer in Rome. After my reconstructive knee surgery, I went to physical therapy to try to get back to full strength. Unfortunately, after one year of therapy, I was not seeing much progress. The graph (ACL replacement) in my knee had heeled fine, but my muscles around the knee were severely atrophied and therapy had little to no affect. In fact, my right leg was so weak that I was starting to develop problems in my left leg and lower back, both of which were overcompensating. My surgeon recommended I start swimming to assist with rehab. That’s also when I started training with Alex, who understood the knee rehabilitation process.
From day one, Alex has been the perfect trainer for me. He carefully tailored a program that strengthened the muscles in my right leg as well as got me in shape for my wedding in March 2009. The rehab process over these past 8 months has been difficult, but extremely rewarding. Not only am I squatting a fair amount, but I am now able to jump off my right leg and move laterally. The fact that I can do these exercises today is a small miracle (in my eyes). When I started going to the gym last fall, I couldn’t even walk down the stairs properly. And yesterday, I was cleared to play soccer by my doctor. I am extremely grateful for all that Alex had done and I want to let you guys know that he is an amazing trainer; he is intelligent, patient, and knows how/when to push his clients. I will continue to work with Alex to reach my next goal: to finish a triathlon. I would highly recommend Alex to anyone who needs help with rehab as well as someone who is just looking to get fit.”
Adam Guren, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
“If Randy had not relocated, I would definitely still be training with him!”
“I hired Randy as my personal trainer and worked with him for 6 months. I thoroughly enjoyed my time training with Randy: he is exceptionally knowledgeable, creative, and result oriented. If Randy had not relocated, I would definitely still be training with him. I highly recommend Randy to anyone who is serious about becoming fit, healthy, and generally functioning better in the environment.”
Gustavo Serafini, Aventura, FL
“There Is No Routine To Get Sick Of… But With Results That Have Helped My Daily Life, Including When I Was Pregnant!”
“Alex’s services are excellent. He is friendly, knowledgeable, diverse and all delivered with a cheerful attitude. I really like the fact there is no “routine” to get sick of so that the hour flies by without boredom. It’s not like your standard weight lifting session at the gym, but with results that have helped my daily life, including when I was pregnant. At that time he trained me up to a few weeks before I delivered. Now we are training again and I know I’ll be able to get my body back to how it was before I became pregnant.”
Hannah Swett, America’s Cup World Champion, 2003 Rolex Yachtswomen of the Year, Upper East Side, New York
“He even cured my knee pain!”
“Randy is awesome. I had some time off from work recently and wanted to get in shape so I hired Randy as a personal trainer. I worked with him for the last three months and I am in the best shape I have ever been in. Randy has a deep and detailed knowledge of fitness, nutrition, and personal training. He even cured my knee pain by focusing on specific exercises and techniques that strengthened my legs. We did new and effective exercises I would never do on my own and Randy pushed me to my full potential. I recommend using Randy as a personal trainer. He is very trustworthy, reliable, and will provide you with lots of attention when it comes to your fitness needs. If you are serious about getting into shape Randy will definitely help you achieve your goals.”
Srikant Akula, Jersey City, NJ
“I Had A Rotator Cuff Injury And Now I’m Fully Recovered…I’m A Better Athlete And A Smarter Athlete
Angel Nicolas, Professional Baseball Player, Miami, Florida
“I’m Able To Cope With The Extremely Stressful Demands Of My Career!”
“I’ve trained with Alex for 3 years. My fitness goals were to have lots of energy, strength, and feel less-stressed. The biggest results for me was basically the ability to cope with the extremely stressful demands of my career. Training with him is different from training with other trainers because he knows not to kill you and at the same time not to coddle you. He knows when and when not to step it up. If I just got back from Tokyo that day, it will be light. But he also knows when I have the energy, to challenge me. Without a question the cost of my investment has been worth it.”
John Cooper, Soho, NY
“I’m Amazed At Some Of The Things I Could Do And I’m Even More Amazed At How Much Better Shape And Stronger I’ve Become!”
Deborah Berg, NYC Public School Teacher, West Village, NY
“I’ve Lost 8.9% Body Fat…And I Have More Definition In My Upper Body Than I’ve Ever Had!”
“Since training with Alex, not only have I lost weight, but I’ve lost 8.9% of body fat. I have better conditioning and balance and I have more definition in my upper body than I’ve ever had. Alex has taught me to be more disciplined with my fitness. He’s even encouraged me to take up sports and the training that we do definitely complements it.”
Claire Lea-Howarth, West Village, NY
“I Have No More Knee Pain… I’m In The Best Shape I’ve Ever Been!”
Herman Soto, Queens, NY
“I’m More Focused And Consistent With My Training!”
“I’ve trained with Alex for over two years. Prior to training with him my fitness regimen was very sporadic. Since training with him I am more focused and consistent with my training. I enjoy the variety that he provides. Some days we do free weights, while other days we do kettlebells or boxing. Sometimes we’re even doing it all in one workout. It’s exactly what I need to stay motivated.”
David Pender, West Village, NY
“Results are the bottom line!”
“A former division one college athlete, I came to Randy trying to find the spark again. At 31 years old Randy implemented a training and diet formula that got me back to optimal shape. Having numerous trainers and coaches throughout my career, Randy is truly a student master who continues to develop his extensive expertise as he gains valuable experience applying his craft. Personable and always great to train with, Randy is and has been my favorite trainer I have ever had. Results are the bottom line.”
Martin M., Jersey City, NJ
“I’ve Cut My Training Time In Half… I’ve Never Been Faster, Never Felt More Solid Than I Am Now… My Jumps Are Faster, My Kicks Are Faster!”
David Vargas, Capoeira Instructor, Queens, NY
“As An Early Baby Boomer, I Was Interested In Maintaining Both My Aerobic And Core Muscle Strength Into My Sixties and Later!”
“I have known Alex for over three and a half years. He is a professional trainer who takes pride in his job and his clients’ well being. He has an advanced degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania and continues to go to seminars, weekend tutorials and evening classes to further his learning of new and interesting training techniques.
As an early baby boomer, I was interested in maintaining both my aerobic and core muscle strength into my sixties and later. Alex introduced a program that has accomplished both over the last three years.
I find Alex both attentive, interested, and most of all inventive in making the workouts both hard work and interesting. He has adjusted my workouts to suit my needs and age as needed.
Alex is responsible, well mannered, neatly dressed, and always on time for our appointments. He has many times worked around my demanding schedule with no complaints.”
Peter D., Soho, NY
“In 6 Weeks I Lost 3% Body Fat, 3 Pounds, And Got A Lot More Definition In My Arms, Legs, And Abs!”
“I did 12 training sessions with Alex. I had been working out consistently over the year but had not seen any results. My goals were to tone, get definintion, and lose body fat. In 6 weeks I lost 3% body fat, 3 pounds, and got a lot more definition in my arms, legs, and abs. I have accomplished more goals in the six weeks I trained with Alex than I had all year. It was a very worthwhile investment.”
Nidhi Patel, West Village, NY
“Believe It Or Not, I Feel Great Before I Go To Work!”
“I started training with Alex in 2006. My goals when I started are the same as they are today- to stay in shape. Like so many in NYC, I have a high stressed job. I think it is paramount to stay in shape and to workout a couple of times a week or else you run the risk of health problems down the road. I work out with Alex at 6am and believe it or not I feel great before I go to work. I really feel that I can give Magnus Ver Magnusson a run for his money on The World’s Strongest Man Competition.
First and foremost, this is Alex’s passion. Most trainers I have used in the past have other interests and so they really are not 100% committed. With Alex, he gives you 110% of his attention during the hour workout. In addition, my goals are his goals and you don’t find that with most trainers. Everything he does is customized around my goals. I highly recommend Alex. He is great.
It is always a great investment, when you invest in yourself.
Mike S., West Village, NY
“I Have Become Stronger And Leaner And My Muscle Mass Has Gone Up While My Body Fat Has Gone Down!”
“I have been training with Alex for about 1 1/2 years most often 3 times per week. My fitness goals are the same as when I started and will remain the same for life. I want to continue to stay active while building muscle and reducing fat. I don’t want to increase my overall size. I want to maintain, lose fat, and also remain heart healthy. I also exercise as a way to reduce stress.
Since training with Alex, I have become stronger and leaner. My muscle mass has grown while my fat level has gone down. I’m also enjoying exercise and doing my cardio which is big for me.
Alex has been very good at judging how tired my body is. He knows when to push me but he also is able to gauge when my body is tired and needs a rest or when it is time to switch to new exercises. He is very knowledgeable and I never feel like I am going to get injured. He watches my form carefully.
In these tough economic times, I look at my training as one of the life luxuries that is 100% worth the expense. I am a busy person and it is too easy for me to blow off going to the gym when I’m stressed and/or tired. Having appointments with Alex is a great incentive to get to the gym, to do the work. Usually, when we finish, I feel less stressed and less tired than when we started.”
Rob D., Chelsea, NY
“I Have Had No Injuries…That Is Quite Important To Me!”
“I have been training with Alex for almost 3 years and have enjoyed how very creative and inspiring he is. His workouts are always geared towards the goals we are working on and my strengths and weaknesses.
I look forward to our sessions, have fun, and always come home feeling energized and fit.
I have had no injuries while working with Alex and that is quite important to me. We work hard but smart. Thanks!”
Karen, D., Soho, NY
“Best shape of my adult life!”
“Randy’s energy and hard work and persistence overcame my ingrained resistance to physical effort and motivated me to get into the best shape of my adult life.”
Albert Slawsky, New York, NY
“He changed my life!”
““Randy Gruezo was my trainer for approximately 1 1/2 yrs. When I first came to Randy I was suffering from a 13yr old injury to my lower back, hip and neck. I had suffered a sprain/strain to both my neck and lower back when I stepped into a hole with one leg that was thigh deep. I had 13yrs.of scar tissue buildup and wasn’t stretching or doing any strenghtening excercises because of the pain. I was a professional dancer who taught dance ( about 22 hrs a week) in my own dance studio and each year I was getting stiffer and losing my range of motion due to the lack of movement because of pain. I started with Randy 3x’s a week and within 8-10 weeks I was down to 2x’s a week which I continued until he left S.Fla. Because of my profession and my knowledge of the body, I was always questioning Randy why I was doing what he had me do. Randy ALWAYS explained the theories behind his logic and was ALWAYS able to explain the mechanics of the body in a language I understood. After about 6mon. he left the gym and I continued training w/him. I was always impressed with his creativity in taking items we all have around our homes and use them to accomplish the same results as the equipment we had used in the gym. I have never been in such good shape as I was when I was training with Randy. To lift my suitcase of 50lbs. when traveling was literally no effort. I no longer needed weekly, bi-weekly and may times monthly chiropractic care, but most importantly, if I slipped, fell whatever. I had no more pain EVER! Those of you who have the opportunity to be trained by Randy are very lucky. We have lost a jewel of a trainer in S.Florida who is truly interested in having you accomplish your goals. Hang in there with him, even if you don’t understand his thinking and training. You will be amazed at what you’ll accomplish. I miss my friend and trainer and hope that you all recognize how lucky you are to have Randy as your trainer. He changed my life. Always grateful, Linda Albritton” ”
Linda Albritton, Hollywood, Florida
