Active Brooklyn

I’ve been training with Alex for about 8 weeks now. I started up back in April because I was sick of feeling out of shape and icky since having my first baby a year earlier. I hadn’t done any exercising (besides walking) since giving birth and I was ready to get rid of the last 10 lbs once and for all! Alex has been awesome! He is friendly and supportive (not the army drill sergeant type) and he does all the exercises along with me. He always mixes it up so I am never bored and he has increased the difficulty and intensity of my workouts gradually so I am keeping up and constantly challenging myself. 2 months in and I am really seeing a difference. My arms and legs are so much tighter and the weird post-​pregnancy back fat is starting to melt away. I’m still working on the belly… but it’s getting smaller every week. The best part is… completing these sessions is making me feel BADASS — and every new mama needs to feel badass at something other than mommying right? I highly recommend Alex if you’re looking to start getting back into shape!

I have been a member of Body Reserve in Park Slope for many years. I just wanted to give a shout out to a physical trainer and class instructor there, Alex.
I have been training in Alex’s body sculpting class for about a year or so and have found him to be one of the best instructors at the gym. His class is basically everything you need and hits all the body parts. It is a total-​body workout wit a mix of cardio, core, and hand-​held weights training.
Alex is basically a great motivator and inspires people to go beyond their comfort zone and really strive to strengthen and tone. He is truly excellent and I highly recommend him as a trainer and class instructor.

Alex does a great job of tailoring the training for each individual. I highly recommend contacting him if you’re considering getting back in shape or even for those that are active and just need to be pushed a little harder. He’s very personable and not aggressive in his approach. He does the workout along side you, unlike many of the other trainers I’ve worked with in the past. You don’t need a gym to get in shape, but you do need Alex!

I don’t find anything fun at 7:30 a.m., let alone exercise. And yet… Alex Grammer made morning workouts enjoyable when I trained with him this past summer and fall. I started training with Alex and considered myself a big wimp — low endurance, weak core, etc. Alex pushed me to understand that I COULD meet physical challenges, and with his guidance, I did. Alex knew how to make the workouts just extremely effective, and just difficult enough so I wouldn’t throw in the towel. And, on top of that, he is extremely nice and interested in his clients’ well-​being.

Alex is great. He helped me reach my fitness goals. I no longer have any back or shoulder pain because my core is stronger. Each session is fresh and FUN. I love working out now b/​c of Alex. He’s also very professional, makes me feel at ease, is always prompt.

I have been doing boot camp in the park with Alex this summer and after only two months I have seen a huge improvement — I’m feeling fit again!
He’s fun but pushes you hard enough so you really feel it, and at the same time there’s no phony sergeant major stuff going on so the atmosphere is relaxed. And there’s no better way to start the day than being in the park as the sun rises.

Alex really helped me attain the next level up in fitness. We trained 3 times a week for a month and by the end of the month I could really feel a difference in my stamina and body. We aimed to work on my core which was important to me as it was hard for me to work on that by myself– Alex incorporated the importance of overall fitness in helping me achieve my goal. Every day was a surprise and some days could get pretty challenging which really helped me step it up to the next level. Alex works out with you which makes it easier to do the exercises and you don’t feel like someone is hounding you to do it. Secondly, he listens when you say something is hard for you to do– he does not want to discourage you but keep you moving at a pace that is comfortable. Both these aspects are important from a sustainability point of view. The more you communicate with Alex the better he may be able to help you.

If you would like to tone up fast, and establish some good workout habits that will keep you fit after you’ve reached your goals, Alex G. is the man for you! I went from being able to do just a couple pushups and barely make it through a cardio class to being able to do 20 (male) push-​ups and make it through a cardio class /​3 mile run without losing my breah after participing in Alex’s boot camp training session. I now work out mostly on my own, but incorporate the strength training and stretching moves that Alex taught me. He is creative and will leave you feeling stronger than you ever felt before. And with a friendly and funny attitude to boot. Check out his classes or personal training sessions — you won’t be disappointed!

Alex is a wonderful trainer. I was reluctant at first to do training again because of previous experiences. Alex gives you a great work out and is polite in the process. He pushes you to the max while you enjoy the workout. What was most important to me was that I remember what he taught me when I worked out myself. I have. If you have never used kettle bells you need to try Alex. They allow you with relatively little equipment to get a full body work out. He comes highly recommended.

I’m generally reluctant to see trainers, since I’m a bit of an introvert and averse to excessive pushiness. This isn’t to say that pushiness is a bad thing, but it usually comes in the guise of a BOOT CAMP with YELLING and CHEERS.
The amazing thing about Active Brooklyn (in particular, about Alex Grammer, who worked with me), is that he was focused, intent on dialing into how I work and what motivates me, and a great trainer overall. I got a better workout than I’ve ever driven myself to achieve on my own, felt great about it, and left motivated, proud and healthy. The entire time, I knew that Alex was observing closely, pushing me (but in a smart, less abrasive style), and calibrating my workout to make it more effective.
I’d recommend Alex highly if you’re looking for somebody who listens to your needs and motivations, then works with you to really help you get where you want to go.