About Ramon
*NASM certified Personal Trainer/Nutrition Coach, LLC, insured in NYC for over 12 years
*flexible scheduling
*holistic approach to over all well being
*train in your buildings gym(for Manhattan, Brooklyn or Queens only) or at my SOHO location.
Background on Ramon’s fitness journey:
I was overweight most of my pre-teens through my early - mid teens. I began dieting and learning how to lift weights through the help of my brother who became a personal trainer. I remember how satisfying the feeling was to me to no longer feel embarrassed at the beach, and to have others start finding me attractive. The most rewarding feeling has been to just feel comfortable in my own skin and sharing what I’ve learned with others. I also specialize in rehabilitation exercises[injury can be an eye-opening experience!]. I know what it means to want to move pain free and how to accomplish it.
I want you to experience the feeling I had when I first accomplished my goals, I want you to know the joy of having your lifestyle completely changed for the best with all that comes through health and fitness. I want you to know what it is to have a healthy mind, body and spirit. I want to help you accomplish your goals. I want you to move the way your body was intended to move. You and I will partner together and you will accomplish what we set out for you to do with patience, self-acceptance, HARD WORK and dedication. If you're looking for some "get ripped quick" ponzi-type scheme or to meet less than 3x per week, I AM NOT the trainer for you. I don't have some magic exercise or pill or one size fits all type regimen for you. What I do provide: 18+years of diet, exercise and scientific programming experience, ACCOUNTABILITY, reliability(meaning you have to show up because I ALWAYS do), punctuality, acceptance and guidance. When you decide you’re ready to change your life, contact me.
Good health to you!
Ramon
My favorite client story
An overweight client came to me to train and is now a competing body-bullder.
My favorite exercise
Squats!!
My favorite quote
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity
My training philosophy
I want you to move the way your body was intended to move. Safety and proper form first, then progress weight and skill.
My training experience
I worked at the YMCA as a rehabilitation specialist for 3 years, personal trained at Equinox for 2 years and Crunch for one year. I have been independent all along the way.
Areas of Expertise
- Core and Balance
- Nutrition
- Strength Training
- Weight Loss
- Flexibility and Mobility
- Muscular Definition
- Muscle Gain
- Sports Performance Training
- Injury Prevention
- Corrective Exercise
NCCA Accredited Certifications
Additional Certifications
Certified Post-rehab Specialist, ViPR Certified Personal Trainer, CPR/AED, Equinox Tier 3 Trainer
Who I Especially Like Working With
Actors, Beginners, Bodybuilders, Brides-to-be, Dancers, Disabled, Law Enforcement, LGBTQIA, Men, Middle-aged, Military, Models, Overweight/ Obese, Post-rehab, Rehab, Seniors, Student-athletes, Women, Youth
Medical Conditions Experience
Arthritis, Back Pain/Issues, Bone/Joint Injury, Cancer, Diabetes, Hip Pain/Issues, Obesity, Pregnancy, Rotator Cuff Issues
Ramon is an excellent trainer and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their fitness level, lose weight and get a great workout. He was very attentive to make sure I had proper form throughout our training together, and he listened to ensure that our workouts aligned with my personal fitness goals.
I had worked with multiple trainers for approximately 2 years before meeting Ramon. After working with him for a few months, I finally began to see the results I had been hoping for and working towards. He was able to formulate a fitness routine tailored to me, and even when I became pregnant I was able to maintain a healthy weight and lose the baby pounds within weeks. Ramon is smart and eloquent, and has a true understanding of human anatomy and fitness. Every training session with him is well thought out, fun, and leaves you feeling great! The proof is in the results!
Ramon was a huge help in designing a training program for my very unique athletic goals as a locally competitive runner (2:41 marathon), rock climber, and mountaineer (summited Mt. Everest). I wanted a program that would allow me to maximize functional strength without losing my running speed or put on too much bulk, and he delivered with a tailored long-term plan that achieved each of these objectives. Ramon is an expert on proper form and flexibility, and he helped correct some bad habits I had developed in specific exercises and fix a longstanding posture problem as well as improve my climbing ability with his flexibility program. I strongly recommend Ramon for anyone who is serious about achieving big goals in an efficient timeline.
Ramon is an amazing trainer. He took the time to construct a personalized workout that worked around/ with my personal limitations. He was very knowledgeable and pushed me to work harder and stay on course. I learned a ton and am able to lead a healthier lifestyle having met Ramon! Thanks man!
Results. Fitness Goals. Personal Attention. Passionate about fitness. Blah, blah, blah. I saw these words and phrases repeated in the biographies of countless personal trainers that I researched and wondered how is one trainer really any different from the other? And to complicate matters, the trainer reviews that I read weren’t much help either, because they all essentially said the same thing… So, that’s why I feel compelled to write this review about Ramon, because it will hopefully save someone precious time, energy, and money looking for the right personal trainer. It goes without saying that Ramon is a “five star” certified personal trainer – he’s got a brilliant understanding of physiology. But, he’s just so much more. I’ve been training with Ramon four days a week for the last five months, and I’ve been transformed. Physically? You bet. This guy is a rock star. He believed in me before I believed in myself. And I’ve got the before and after pictures to prove it. I’d trained with two other trainers for a year each and never achieved anything similar to what I’ve achieved with Ramon. Mentally? Without a doubt, as he’s a skilled teacher who has helped me become more self-confident and recognize that I can do more than I ever thought possible. But what’s most impressive is how much he truly cares about my training journey. I see it in the way that he tailors my workouts to physically push me; in the way that he convinces me that I “can” when all I’m thinking is I “can’t”; and, above all, in the personal pride that he takes in my success. He’s a physical therapist, psychologist, coach, mentor, and best friend all wrapped into one. So, do yourself a favor. Take the leap and hire him. It’ll be one of the most rewarding journeys that you’ll ever take.
Ramon is an energetic and positive personal trainer. He is a lot of fun to train with and will help you target the areas you want to work on and get results. I noticed a significant difference after just a few weeks of training in my strength and muscle definition. He was also open to working with me on things that I enjoyed doing in the gym, such as water strength building and working with the exercise ball.
Get new clients. Change lives.