Outdoor & In-Home
About Jose
Hi There, my name is Jose (A.K.A JeLs) and I was born and raised in Washington Heights, New York. I was always an athletic person growing up. Even as a child, I was always full of dynamic energy. Being the third of a six children household and living within a tight three bedroom apartment, I yearned to take advantage of the more spacious outdoors. A favorite childhood place was the local park in which I honed my abilities in the jungle gym to climb and fall/tumble safely. This was one of the first places I’ve learned to face my fears head on.
Taking advantage of my innate physicality, I channeled my developing skills into a variety of sports such as; Parkour, Mountain biking, Skateboarding and Rollerblading/Ice Skating.
While growing up in the 90’s, I was inspired by Action films. The action scenes and stunts performed drove me to practice martial arts. Starting at the age of 8, I found a local Tae-Kwon-Do Dojo and began my Martial Arts journey. My enthusiasm coupled with my high level of discipline resulted in quick advancement. Mastering complex combination and self-defense forms, I branched out into other arenas of fighting such as Greco-Roman wrestling, Amateur Wrestling (WWF style), Capoeira, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kick-boxing and a few weapon based forms.
While attending SUNY Purchase College (graduating with a B.A. In Visual Arts) I was able to feed my curiosity about understanding the human body. I fed that intellectual hunger by studying courses in Anatomy, Kinesiology, Dieting and Weight Management, Resistance Training, Functional Mobility and Injury Prevention. I applied the things I learned onto myself. While in college, I also explored Swimming, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Gymnastics and Yoga.
After college, I concentrated my energy on building a career in a variety of professional environments such as; hospitality, medical administration and graphic design. Varied as these industries are, they never yielded substantial success nor satisfaction, but they did give me the opportunities to refine my social/communication, listening and attention-to-detail skills. This gave me, what I consider, the unique ability to connect with others in any given circumstance with compassion and understanding.
This ability is what serves me best as a Personal Trainer. My clients benefit from my personal physical experiences, my ever-continuing education and mostly importantly my ability to see what others truly need. Supporting my clients throughout the process of achieving their Physical Journey and reaching their goals.
My favorite client story
Well, one of my clients that is over the age of 60 I helped her lose 100lbs within a year. Need I say more.
My favorite exercise
Anything High-intensity like kettlebell, Battle Ropes, Plyometrics, Kick-boxing, TRX. As long as its challenging, I love it.
My favorite quote
With anyone who ever criticizes you harshly, you should ask yourself "Would I trade places with them?" If the answer is no.. then ...
My training philosophy
We ARE always who we WANTED to be. The question is now, who do you want to be.
My training experience
About 5 years as a professional Personal Trainer. Strength Training, Weight Management, Mobility, flexibility, Balance, Coordination, Self-defense, Stress management.
Areas of Expertise
- Core and Balance
- Strength Training
- Weight Loss
- Flexibility and Mobility
- Boxing
- Muscular Definition
- Muscle Gain
- Posture
- Kettlebells
- TRX
- Functional Training
- Sports Performance Training
- Myofascial Release
- Kickboxing
- Cardiovascular Conditioning
- Injury Prevention
- Stress Reduction
- Wellness
- Corrective Exercise
NCCA Accredited Certifications
Education
BA in Fine Arts and Minor in Psychology
Who I Especially Like Working With
Actors, Beginners, Brides-to-be, Law Enforcement, Men, Middle-aged, Military, Models, Post-rehab, Runners, Student-athletes, Women, Youth
Medical Conditions Experience
Ankle Injury, Anxiety, Asthma, Back Pain/Issues, Bad Posture, Bone/Joint Injury, Depression, Hamstring Issues, Hip Pain/Issues, Rotator Cuff Issues, Shoulder Issues, Stress
Additional Languages Spoken
Spanish
Training Areas Served
I've been working with Jose 2x a week for a several months now and he is attentive and inventive. Jose keeps the workouts varied and interesting, and you will see and feel real results. He listens to your concerns and your feedback.
I have been working with Jose for a good deal of time, about 4 or 5 years, and my training sessions with him are always enjoyable. He makes a huge effort to help his clients feel comfortable and create workouts that are genuinely fun and interesting. I would recommend that anybody looking for a trainer talk to Jose.
Jose’s personality is all about making you feel comfortable and confident. I’ve known him for years, and I always enjoy working with him. He most definitely knows his stuff and continues to learn more techniques that he can bring to his personal training clients. Thanks Jose and have fun those of you who make the good decision to train with him :)
Jose really listens to his client’s concerns and takes care to devise workouts that challenge but don’t lead to injury or too much stress. He is personable, reliable and very flexible and accommodating. A workout session with Jose is work, but it’s also fun.
Jose is an amazing trainer! He has helped me to not only reach my fitness goals but has also helped me to grow as a person. He has taught me so much about fitness and understanding my body. He is encouraging and supportive in my journey, along with making the workouts fun! I highly recommend him as a trainer.
I have been working out with Jose for over one year, after my former trainer moved to CA. Before working with him, I had many opportunities to observe him because we worked out at the same gym. Jose is an excellent trainer. He is very knowledgeable about the different muscles of the human body and knows exactly the exercises to strengthen those muscles. He pays close attention to his client’s strengths and weaknesses and tailors his sessions to meet the needs of his clients. He also always starts his sessions by asking his clients what they want to work on that day. His stretching warm-up and cool-down are also excellent. I hired Jose based on what I observed but more importantly, because my former trainer highly recommended him. I would also highly recommend him as a personal trainer for anyone, regardless of their age or ability. Jose can and does train a wide range of clients.
Finding a trainer that fits you isn’t an easy thing to do. Jose, on the other hand, is one of the best trainers I’ve ever had. Not only is he super sweet, but makes you feel comfortable no matter what skill level you are. He is great at making adjustments for injuries, or any other mobility problems you may have but in a safe and comfortable way. He knows his stuff and is the first person I go to with any personal fitness questions without feeling ashamed. . I’ve had a lot of trainers before and I can say from personal experience he is one of the best.
If you’re looking for a great personal trainer, I can’t recommend Jose Rodriguez highly enough. He quickly came up with an ideal regimen for me (I’m 76 years old) with a focus on balance work, strengthening and conditioning. He’s an excellent motivator and is highly personable.
Jose is not only very knowledgeable about fitness generally but is also a very down-to-earth person that anyone can relate to. I would highly recommend using him!
When it comes to training with someone who is a professional, precise, focused, and goal oriented, nobody compared to Jose. This guy is literally the nicest person who connects with his clients in order to do what’s best for THEM. He tailors each of his routines to fit the needs of everyone he trains and is an absolute joy. I couldn’t recommend working with someone more. If I could rate Jose more than 5 stars I would in a heart beat
I have the pleasure of working with Jose for the last 2 years,I see the difference in my body,more definition and less fat. He knows the muscles so well that even when I’m in pain he will massage the area and I’ll feel like new. Jose is the man! Gracias Jose!!
Jose is a great trainer, kept me motivated the whole time. I doubted myself in reaching my goals but he got me there. I used him when I wanted to get in shape for the police academy.
I’ve been training with Jose for about 1 year. He’s professional, educated, and passionate about his work. Im not a gym rat and needed guidance figuring out what works for me. Jose has made me feel more comfortable, confident and I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend him.
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