About Cathy
Cathy will motivate you to reach your goals no matter how big or small. She will work together with you to CUSTOMIZE your FITNESS WORKOUT. You never need to worry about failure. Being here is part of your success. With each accomplishment you will gain more confidence and live the life you desire and deserve! Cathy will give you the tools for success. She knows how it is to start slowly and work your way up. She became a personal trainer after successfully completing 3 marathons, 3 sprint triathlons and 2 bike centurions. Cathy started training slowly by walking on the treadmill 2 miles 3 times per week and then gradually moved to running. She progressively increased her pace and distance and completed her first marathon in 2008. After completing two more marathons Cathy decided to try another challenge and joined a triathlon club. She was the worst swimmer in the group. However Cathy didn't give up and completed her first triathlon in 2010. When was the last time you felt a sense of accomplishment? Want to gain more confidence in your mental & physical overall well-being, train with Cathy! Let's elevate your fitness journey together today!
My favorite client story
All of Cathy's clients have different challenges and goals. They have different reasons for why they started their fitness journey. Some have wanted to get back into shape, some need the motivation to keep going (don't we all), and some clients continue their fitness journey to maintain where they are. They are all successful and each one is Cathy's favorite! She is passionate about fitness and enjoys the journey that each of her clients have embarked on. You will feel empowered and successful with Cathy!
My favorite exercise
Running was Cathy's favorite exercise after completing her first marathon. However after completing her first triathlon Cathy realized that any and all total body exercises do it for her. As long as Cathy's moving she's happy.
My favorite quote
YOU CAN DO IT!
My training philosophy
Cathy will motivate you to reach your goals no matter how big or small. She will work together to CUSTOMIZE your FITNESS WORKOUT needs towards achieving your goals. Cathy knows how it is to start slowly and work your way up. She became a personal trainer after successfully completing 3 marathons, 3 sprint triathlons and 2 bike centurions. Cathy started training slowly by walking on the treadmill 2 miles 3 times per week and then gradually moved to running. She progressively increased her pace and distance and completed her first marathon 2008. After completing two more marathons Cathy decided to try another challenge and joined a triathlon club. She was the worst swimmer in the group. However Cathy didn't give up and completed her first triathlon in 2010. With each goal accomplished you will gain more confidence and be the strong successful person that you were meant to be. You never need to worry about failure. Being here is part of your success. When was the last time you felt a sense of accomplishment? You will gain more confidence in your mental & physical overall well-being. Personal Trainer Cathy Florakis will give you the tools for success.
My training experience
Cathy Florakis is a Personal Trainer/Group Fit Instructor/Orthopedic Exercise Specialist certified by the American Council of Exercise (ACE) & a SCW Active Aging Movement Coach. She is also a Senior Fitness Specialist, TRX Suspension Qualified Trainer, EXOS Fitness Specialist, SCW Yoga 1 Certified, Ideafit mamber, and a graduate of Focus Personal Training Institute in New York. With years of success and experience, Cathy will analyze your body and create a CUSTOMIZED FITNESS WORKOUT routine that will help you reach your goals. You will gain muscle and get into amazing shape. She has experience working with people of all ages and abilities.
Areas of Expertise
- Strength Training
- Weight Loss
- Core and Balance
- Flexibility and Mobility
- Posture
- Kettlebells
- TRX
- Functional Training
- Cardiovascular Conditioning
- Cross Training
- Wellness
- Muscle Gain
NCCA Accredited Certifications
Additional Certifications
TRX Certified Trainer, ACE Orthopedic Exercise Specialist, SCW Yoga I Certification, EXOS Fitness Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist, Ideafit Member, First Aid/CPR/AED, US Registry of Exercise Professionals Member
Who I Especially Like Working With
Beginners, Men, Middle-aged, Overweight/ Obese, Runners, Seniors, Women
Medical Conditions Experience
Alzheimer's, Ankle Injury, Anxiety, Back Pain/Issues, Depression, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Joint Pain, Obesity
Additional Languages Spoken
Greek
Training Areas Served
In-home or Outdoor Training
Cathy Florakis is a GREAT trainer ! Our sessions with her are fun and and a really a good workout ! We workout on the lawn and when the weather is bad the front porch . We all wore masks and felt secure that we were all safe. So glad I found FYT!!!
Cathy Florakis is the best! Working out with Cathy is fun and wow she plans amazing workouts. I have worked out with many trainers in Manhattan and I was pleasantly surprised that Kathy's workouts were hard BUT FUN!!! Other trainers keep looking at their phones and really seemed bored- that is such a downer- Kathy is right in there with you and it makes such a difference !!! Next week I am upping the game to twice a week!
I'm really enjoying my workouts with Cathy. She motivates me to push harder and try new things, and we're having fun at the same time! I highly recommend her.
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