“What can I say about Jonathan? Only that he managed to help me during one of the most difficult periods of my life as I was ending a 35 year two pack a day cigarette addiction. I suffered a severe weight gain of which I have lost ALL of the weight and recently just got a major compliment from someone who said that I am now looking as I did when they first met me eleven years ago. Clearly I have Jonathan to thank for that!!  I have been training every week with Jonathan for the last five years and I honestly don't know what would have happened to me had I not found him when I did. Anyone looking for a personal trainer with the necessary tools and encouraging supportive demeanor need look no further. I am a person who tends to be hypercritical and self judgemental and Jonathan has promoted a degree of confidence that would have been thought previously impossible. I am now able to do things that I never thought that I would be able to do under different circumstances and recognize this. Clearly his method works as long as one remains consistent with it which is actually easy to do as the time with him ALWAYS goes by all too quickly. No matter what your age weight or body type might be or what ever your athletic abilities may or may not be, I have NO PROBLEM WHATSOEVER recommending Jonathan as a personal trainer without any reservations!! "
-- Mitch, 51- Client since 2001, (Performing Arts Specialist)

“I gave myself 10 sessions with Jonathan for my 40th birthday, and now find myself in the best shape of my life (and into my third set of sessions.) He is very flexible about times, which is great for my crazy travel schedule, and really makes it a pleasure to work out in the morning. He is engaging and entertaining so the hour flies by. He is also willing to mix up the workout to both keep it fresh and in-sync with my energy level. Highly recommend him."
-- Lloyd, 40- Client since 2006, (Banker)

“When I met Jonathan, I hadn't been able to do a full body workout in over three years. Very frustrating. My combination of herniated disks, shoulder instability and chronic wrist injuries proved too much for every trainer I tried. Jonathan was the first person to figure out an effective solution. My body is in better shape than it has been for a long long time."
-- Mark, 30s- Client since 2006, (CEO, Marketing Company)

“I can’t thank Big City Moms enough for introducing me to Jonathan. I never thought I would say this, but I really look forward to working out. Jonathan has a unique ability to listen, connect and work with his clients. Whatever level you are, you can be sure that Jonathan’s workouts are going to be challenging, creative and most importantly FUN !!!!”
-- Janice, 33- Client since 2006, (Business Owner)

“I have been devoted to my trainer Jonathan since my first workout with him:  he pushed me, but not so hard that I ended up in pain or even sore.  I've met with him once a week ever since for two years and every one of those workouts has been inventive and different.  I'm never bored and, in fact, the hour seems to fly by. But what really counts, we've gotten results.  My strength has improved and, if I do say so myself, I look better than ever before.  One friend at a yoga class I attend hadn't seen me in almost a year and said, "You look like a hero!"  This made me feel good.  I look better and younger.  Only one thing could be better -- if I really were younger!.”
-- Van, 54- Client since 2004, (Independent Contractor)

“My job has me sitting at a desk all day which has led to shoulder and neck tension. Carrying a two year-old doesn't help matters either. Jonathan has shown me the importance of flexibility and strengthening my entire body and not just my problem areas.”
-- April, 31-Client since 2004, (New Mom)

“As a cancer survivor and one who suffers from emphysema, I was delighted that I completed 98% of my first stress test. I know that this would never have been possible without the work Jonathan has done with me in our twice weekly sessions. Adding boxing and weight training into my workouts has increased my stamina considerably and reduced my weight by twenty pounds. My energy level has increased and I feel extraordinarily vitalized. Jonathan continually changes our workouts, always challenging me to do more than I ever believed I was capable of doing.”
-- Adrienne, 54-Client since 2004, (Architectural Specialty Lighting)

“Since I started training with Jonathan I've realized how much weight training has helped me in my everyday tasks. The single leg exercises recently incorporated into my workouts have improved my balance dramatically.”
-- Alex, 61-Client since 2004, (Retired)

“He never lets me get into the comfort zone. He always challenges me.”
-- Laura, 48-NYC Health Club Client since 2004, (Corporate Executive)

"I have been training with Jonathan since 2000 and each year gets better and better! I look forward to every workout with Jonathan because I know it will be challenging, motivating, interesting and FUN! Jonathan enables me to stay focused in order to achieve and maintain my fitness goals. He brings knowledge and passion about fitness to each session and is sensitive, humorous and affirming through the workout. He always keeps me going and never lets me give up! 'That’s why they call it WORKING OUT, Sharon' , says he! "
--Sharon, 53-Private Client since 2000, (NYC Public School Teacher)