New York City, New York, new york
My name is Doug Joachim I’ve been providing in-home personal training in NYC for over 20 years. As a master trainer, I take a systemic and holistic approach to human performance, and I strive to give people the tools they need to perform better, prevent injuries, and increase the functional level of activities in everyday life.
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17 customer reviews
David Roger Grossmann
The best trainer in NYC. Hands down. I owe all of my physical fitness goals to him. Thanks Doug!
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Nurhan Gokturk
Excellent! Just amazing. Knowledge of the field is unparalleled.
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Mitchell Joachim
The BEST!!! Top notch- what else can I say -- he's 100% ready to make you work hard. It runs in the family.
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Sarah E Martinez
Doug is the best! Thanks to him I got back to my pre pregnancy weight in 6 weeks. Am so thankful I found him.
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Thomas Gallagher
Doug is the best in the business and always shares interesting and relevant information on nutrition and health. He walks the talk, and inspires me to take better care of my body. Thanks Doug!
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David Roger Grossmann
Outstanding Personal Trainer. Top notch. The best that one could hope for. Funny too.
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Eli M
Doug is the best! Thanks to him I got back to my pre pregnancy weight in 6 weeks. Am so thankful I found him.
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Weekee Chew
Doug is a great physical trainer. He is always focused on my goals and is very knowledgeable about diet and exercise. I highly recommend him.
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David Puente
I've had trainers at small private gyms and at large ones like Equinox. No trainer matched Doug's knowledge, patience and motivation. Although I've worked with him for years now, he still keeps workouts fun and new. Doug is also a great source for nutrition information...and a great person! More...
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Micaela Rossato
I've worked with multiple trainers over the years. Doug is by far the most knowledgeable. He is up on the latest fitness and nutrition studies and incorporates them into his work. He is patient and makes the workouts a lot of fun. More...
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David R. Grossmann
Doug is an absolute pleasure to work with. A great teacher who is hands on "but not in a creepy way". He has helped me reach my fitness goals through patience and a supplemental meal plan. Knowledgeable, positive, friendly, and intelligent, I highly recommend Doug as a personal trainer. More...
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Amy Hawley
Doug is the best trainer I have ever worked with. My progress had plateaued until I started seeing him. After that, things really came together. With his help I was able to meet my fitness goals and my over-all health has continually gotten better since working with him. I have never been one to love working out but he makes it fun and that helps a lot! More...
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Silvia Greenberg
This is the best trainer I have ever worked with. He is knowledgeable, professional and not overbearing. He will never scream or yell at you. He helped me learn how to run barefoot style and help alleviate my persistent knee injuries More...
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Sofia Rossato
Doug is a real pro. He has a deep and applied understanding of body mechanics, nutrition and the pros/cons of different training programs. Highly recommend.
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Ricky Chiu
Doug is a great physical trainer. He is always focused on my goals and is very knowledgeable about diet and exercise. I highly recommend him.
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Rodger D.
I have worked with many trainers over the years (on both coasts). Â And none are as professional and knowledgeable as Doug. Â I tell him all the time he is underemployed as a physical trainer but he seems to love the work, and it shows. Â He teaches me about nutrition, the latest fad diets (they don't work, I've tried them all) and injury prevention. Â I highly recommend him as a trainer to anyone who is interested in getting results and learning a little bit more about their bodies. More...
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Daria V.
I've had personal trainers before (at Equinox and NYSC) and none of those experiences come close in terms of quality and results to what I've gotten from training with Doug Joachim. I hit a plateau in my routine and couldn't get my body to the next level. Was in decent shape but sort of flabby and killing myself on cardio machines but getting nowhere. Doug focused and balanced the workouts; lots of very innovative leg, abs, arms routines that targeted specific areas, usually 3-4 sets of 15-20 reps. Turns out I didn't need nearly as much cardio to reach my goals. Didn't have me do more than necessary, just the right things. He is also a very positive and engaging guy. I look forward to the workouts. He's an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to all things regarding anatomy, diet, musculature, etc...In 3 months I've seen a tremendous difference. toned, tight butt (which was my original goal), not to mention amazing arms. I highly recommend him. More...
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How do you help your clients achieve their fitness goals?
I take a systematic approach including a detailed intake and screening. This helps me determine the best possible program suited for this specific client.
What’s the secret to getting the body of your dreams?
Besides having great genetics, diet is number one. Resistance training is a close second.
What do you love most about your job?
I like teaching people how to love the process of working out.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I use to work for Reebok Sports Club/NY and realized I could do a better job of training my clients without some of their corporate constraints.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have 20 years experience working with a myriad of populations. I also have most national certifications, graduated top of my class receiving a BS in exercise science and in my spare time I train the trainers.