“Emma Nelson has been training me as my cycling coach for over one year. I mountain bike race competitively and I hired Emma as my coach. Emma has taught me how to train smarter and has given me an edge over my competition. Once my training with Emma started, I immediately began to view fitness and training from an entirely new perspective. I have been riding bikes and lifting weights for over 25 years, however, within one week of training with Emma my entire routine was transformed into a more intelligent and time efficient program. Emma taught me how to effectively train using my heart rate and my cadence as guides. She emphasized the importance of core strength and transformed my strength building routine into a more modern regimen which constantly engages the core muscles. Emma advised me to spend some time doing Yoga to lengthen my muscles and to also assist in strengthening my core. I quickly developed a love for Yoga and Emma takes 100% of the credit for inspiring me to start. I have been practicing Yoga for over a year now and both my physical and my mental well being have prospered. Emma has always been accessible and has responded to all my inquiries and concerns in a very professional and timely manner. At the onset of my training we established lofty goals for my race season. I am proud to say through hard work and Emma’s guidance and support all of my goals were accomplished. I look forward to a long and prosperous training relationship. Thank you Emma for everything!”

Eric Model, NJ

“For many years I had my own fitness routine and worked out by myself. When I saw other people working out with trainers I thought it was only necessary for newcomers or people trying to rehabilitate a specific injury. However, after attending some of Emma’s fitness classes and because we share a passion for cycling, I thought I’d try a private session or two just to see how good she was. Needless to say, two years later I am still training with her regularly. There are several reasons why I have found our sessions to be extremely valuable. First of all, Emma is a consummate professional with a deep understanding of fitness. She has the sensitivity to put together and build a program that fits my needs. My training on my own was geared toward maintaining my cycling performance as I got older. Working out with Emma has actually enabled me to improve my cycling performance. I didn’t realize this was possible at my age (mid 40’s). Emma keeps our workouts varied and interesting. She is always pushing me more than I might on my own but never to the point of over doing it either. Cyclists are always looking for something that will give them that extra edge, Emma is my secret weapon.”

ML,Tenafly, NJ

“Emma Nelson has been my personal trainer for over five years. She has been a source of strength to me through what has been a period of great stress and change in my life. She has been infinitely flexible in response to my varying goals, schedules and lifestyle changes, as I moved from a high stress life as a business executive, into an active retirement, through a bout with cancer, and on to a lifelong goal of competing in the New York City Marathon (after foot surgery!). Her great sensitivity to my physical and mental needs, and her infectious enthusiasm for my goals have made her, in my mind, the ideal personal trainer. I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with her.”

Pat McGuire, NYC

“Emma is a wonderful trainer who is always reliable, on time and extremely easy to get in touch with. I’m a beginner, and Emma made me feel comfortable and continually changes the workout to make sure that I am still pushing myself even as I master new yoga poses and positions. I started the yoga-inspired workouts with slight sciatica early in my pregnancy and with the continued stretches, my body feels better than it did before pregnancy! Another aspect of the workouts that I really love is that they are never the same; I never have a chance to feel bored. And of course, it is wonderful to see Emma always arrive with a smile, a new stretch, and a new set list to play on her ipod for our yoga sessions. As someone who always feared yoga, Emma has made me a comfortable and definitely more flexible.”

YH, NYC

I”I have been working with Bret Thorson for the past two years and I have never felt stronger or healthier. His friendly, easygoing manner combined with the energy and enthusiasm he brings to each session have made working out both productive and enjoyable. Bret is a true professional and I would recommend him to anyone.”

Maureen Rover