"Russ is an exceptional trainer who has played a pivotal role in my fitness as a Division I athlete.
What sets Russ apart is his ability to understand individual needs and tailor workouts accordingly. He doesn't just provide a generic fitness route, he designs a program that aligns with specific goals. This personalized approach has been super helpful in my progress.
The focus on form and technique helps with injury prevention. Thanks to the improvement in technique I was able to increase my strength and improve significantly in my sport!
I would definitely recommend Russ to anyone looking to improve their fitness at any level!"

Grace M

"I started working out with Russ in the Spring of 2005.  I considered myself in fairly good shape for a 51 year old woman, so I was a bit doubtful that I could change my body in any significant way.  In the beginning, I approached weight training as a way to mainly 'slow down' the inevitable aging process. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd go from a snug size 8 to a comfortable size 4!  Also, never before could I imagine looking for an excuse to show off my arms in a sleeveless anything!  Now I can!  I feel stronger and stand taller than I ever have in my 52 years.  Thanks, Russ, for making a believer out of me!"

Charna N.

"Russ is a FANTASTIC trainer! His expertise, motivational skills, and positive, fun-loving attitude have kept me consistent with my workouts. I've had great physical results, but I think the real upshot is, for the first time in my life, I actually look forward to going to the gym!"

Ali L.

"I'm 37 and over the years I had gained way too much weight for my frame. As I was trying to make my 'comeback' on my own I hurt myself as my body didn't respond to what I thought I should be doing like it did in my 20's. By the time I got to Russ I was physically not doing too well, such as a hurt lower back and coming off a dislocated shoulder, but also, mentally I was discouraged. Russ sat me down and we had a frank discussion about everything; my diet, habits, injuries and where I wanted to be. We then started slowly with a focus on building core strength and not exacerbating my injuries. Russ, along with being the best trainer I've ever worked with, is truly knowledgeable, motivating and best of all, consistent.

From seeing him 2 days a week to 5 days a week he's always positive and has limitless ideas of how to keep my workout fresh.  Even though I was an athlete, I don't think I ever 'really' trained properly before I met Russ.  I highly recommend him."

Paul G.

"Training with Russ has been one of the best decisions I've made in a long time. I signed up thinking I would go through the motions for a few months and shed a few pounds, but it has turned into a long-term commitment that has become an integral part of my weekly schedule. I feel better about myself now more than ever. Russ just has a 'can-do' attitude that makes me want to work out hard and be healthier in general. I feel like he really cares about my well-being and has helped me increase the quality of my life exponentially."

Grace A.

"I’ve been training with Russ for about five months now, and I’ve seen tremendous results! As an actor, I have very specific goals in terms of getting leaner with good muscle tone, and Russ does a great job of tailoring our program to my goals.

Since starting with him, I’ve lost ten pounds of fat! What’s also really cool is that he mixes things up; I rarely have the same workout twice. That keeps it fun! And Russ really knows his stuff – he’s very precise about the movement of each exercise and what muscles I’m working. That level of specificity enables me to really focus, which leads to better results."

John Z.

Amanda W.

"I'm totally not embarrassed to say that I look SO GOOD now that I have been working out with Russ for six months. 🙂 My abs and arms are tighter and more defined than they've ever been. Even at 8am when I am half asleep, Russ is a joy to work out with. He is a really fun guy and definitely knows what he is doing!"

“If I had a family member that was training I would want Russ to be their trainer. Over the period of time that Russ worked for me, he exhibited all of the characteristics of an incredible trainer. His clients ask about him years after he moved from Chicago. He is passionate about helping people and his experience and knowledge base speaks for itself. He was able to connect to 60 year old CEO's and 30 year old soccer Moms trying to lose weight. He has all the tools to help just about any client achieve their fitness goals. My only complaint about Russ was that he left my team!"

Freddie Wolner

“Russ is an excellent personal trainer. He works you hard, but one gets the results you want. He tailors the workout to your needs and desires. I am stronger, slimmer and happier working with Russ. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He is very professional and reliable. Russ also has a great sense of humor, which makes the workout fun and quick.”

Carole Faxon

“Russ is a responsible and highly inspirational trainer. He knows a seemingly endless variety of exercises and his workouts are very challenging yet fun. He gets results. I recommend him highly.”

Dan  Weintraub

“I had the privilege of finding Russ as a trainer. Russ actually makes working out enjoyable. Consequently, you work harder than you think you are and achieve the results to show for it. He works hard for and believes in his clients. It was a pleasure to work with him.”

Suzanne Boue