When I started working with Barrett, I was on the high end of “normal” weight. I was a very picky eater with a diet full of staples such as pizza, hot dogs, soda, and mac & cheese. My focus was on exercise, not nutrition, because I’d given up on changing my diet long ago. I didn’t even bother to take a “before” photo, because my goal was to increase fitness, not to lose weight. Who needs a photo for that?
But Barrett didn’t give up on me! Through setting specific achievable goals for nutrient intake, growing motivation with weekly check-ins, and building on healthy foods I already liked (hooray for smoothies!), he helped me create a diet that worked for me and was actually sustainable, even with my finicky limited palate. I now also have a much better understanding of how my body responds to what I put into it, so I can make informed choices about what I eat every day. I still have a weakness for the occasional bowl of mac & cheese, but now, thanks to Barrett, I have the tools I need to manage those indulgences within the context of an overall healthy lifestyle. This new approach to nutrition, combined with personal training exercise sessions, has been a genuine transformation for me.
A couple years later and over pounds lighter, I feel 25 years younger! I have energy, muscle tone, and am stronger and in better shape in my late 40s than I have ever been before. And I actually believe I can stay that way. My only regret is the one time I didn’t follow Barrett’s advice — I should’ve taken that “before” photo!
Barrett has been an essential part of my fitness journey. He’s balanced in his approach as both cheerleader and coach, matching your level of commitment 100 percent!
With an aging body, my lack of energy and motivation is sometimes a barrier to my fitness goals. Barrett does well to manage those challenges for me , modifying workouts to best match my abilities and gently pushing to help me improve.
He’s been a joy to work with.
I decided to contact Barret after being in one of the body circuit sessions he was overseeing. What initially caught my attention was how quickly he could think on his feet to accommodate different levels of fitness, both higher or lower, to work in a way that was both doable and challenging to each person.
It’s been just about 8 months since I started working with him, and I have to say the decision to ask for his help was definitely the right one.
The overall focus for me were a couple of things: weight-loss, toning, balancing and building habits for my nutrition, and learning to use the gym machines/exercises. He’s been a coach and also a guide through it all, not to mention a very encouraging cheering-squad all on his own, and it’s honestly been a great experience! Even through a few set-backs in the past few months, he’s been very attentive, receptive of concerns, and mindful to accommodate the focus of the exercises we go through, and well – he’s made the experience of going to the gym a lot more bearable! Specially keeping realistic goals in mind and acknowledging each time it’s been met.
Long story short — Do I recommend him? For sure!
So long as you’re a person who is interested in long term goals, realistic goals, and is willing to put in your own effort. I recommend him as a coach, and as a good source of knowledge for both advice and information on meals and workouts.
“Barrett has helped me so much in little over a year. I have lost 30 lbs which was my goal and I’m continuing to lose! He is professional and personable, and I enjoy training with him every week!”
I feel better than I ever have! I have always been an avid gym goer. I first reached out to Barrett for a little motivation when I noticed thicker love handles growing as my gym motivation was waning. All I wanted was a workout program I didn’t have to write myself, and someone to call me every week and make sure I did it. I got so much more! I didn’t just get a list of exercises, I got an explanation of the reasoning behind doing them, and doing them a certain way. He patiently coaxed me into taking some nutrition advice, which (once I agreed to watch what I ate) he added for no extra charge. He really listens when I tell him how I felt exercising and eating throughout the week and makes smart adjustments. He’s encouraging, super flexible, and keeps me ACCOUNTABLE.
In just 3 months following his health and exercise advice I’m down 13 lbs from 197-184, I’ve gained strength, and – I can’t say this enough – I feel better than ever!!
The recipe for succeeding at the gym is simple. It comes down to two parts. Part one is the motivation that you have from within yourself. The determination to trust the process, work hard and make yourself accountable. Part two is Barrett. He is the ultimate compliment to your own drive. He not only gives you the tools to win, he guides you to the win. You don’t work with him. He works with you. And that is important.
Barrett has been a great support in my fitness journey. He is very engaged, supportive and has a great sense of humor too. I like that he listens and makes great suggestions: I highly recommend working with him.
“Over the last year, I’ve trained with Barrett both in-person and virtually and have seen results using both methods.
I’ve lost over 15 lbs, dropped two dress sizes, and have been able to maintain my results.
I’ve also increased my balance, endurance, and strength. Barrett is very knowledgeable about fitness and tailors my workouts to help me reach my desired goals. He’s also consistent with check-ins and is invested in my progress. I highly recommend training with Barrett if you want to reach your goals!”
“Barrett is amazing! He helped me a lot in the 2 months that I have been working with him. I have lost a total of 20lbs so far. He is very friendly and easy to get to know. He did an amazing job at making a system that works and adapts to me. He will try to accommodate and adapt to you and your schedules so he can help you all way. 10/10”
A personal trainer with the perfect combination of motivation, patience, and expertise. Barrett will understand your needs and tailor a workout specifically designed for you!
He will help you realize your goals while always spotting and supporting your needs. For example, I had a torn rotator cuff(arm pain and limitation), and Barret helped me exercise around that issue and gain strength.
I wanted to lose weight and gain core strength. Since working with Barrett, I’ve lost over 30 pounds while simultaneously gaining muscle and definition.
Time and flexibility of schedule make working with Barret easy and convenient. He never once rescheduled or canceled.
Barrett will help to instill the confidence you need to know what to do while exercising. I don’t have time to be inefficient at the gym. I need to know what to do, and with great form, so I don’t waste my time. Eliminate the guesswork, and learn from a real pro. It’s tough to put a price tag on that.
Thank you, Barrett.
Training with Barrett, these last 6 months, has been nothing short of transformative! He was my husband’s trainer and now mine. His personalized approach, tailored workouts, and motivational guidance have propelled me toward my fitness goals. Each session is challenging yet enjoyable, leaving me feeling stronger, healthier, and more energized. With his expertise and encouragement, I’ve gained not just physical strength but also the confidence to push beyond my limits.5/5. Highly recommend!
Barrett is a wonderful trainer. He gently inspires me to go beyond what I think I can do. I’m constantly amazed at how much stronger I’ve become. Also, and very important to me is that I don’t dread the workouts. His friendly and easygoing manner makes the time go by quickly. I cannot recommend training with Barrett enough.
“Please, let me start by saying he is the one!!! I have been working with Barrett for a few months, and he helps me get back in shape.
My body feels stronger and my posture is better. Barrett has a great ability to learn what my body needs and to push my spirit to achieve it.
On top of all of these, he is super flexible and always finds the time that works best for me, so I won’t miss work. I’m really happy with his service, knowledge, and attitude. Definitely super recommended.”
“I was hesitant about personal training because I thought I knew what I was doing at the gym and I thought I was already strong enough, but I decided to give a personal training session with Barrett a try. That was a year ago and I have been working with him weekly ever since. I have continued to get stronger and my relationship with my body has improved as a result. Barrett somehow manages to maintain a balance of being super chill while also being encouraging, challenging me to try my hardest while also respecting my limits. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to better their health!”
“Having Barrett as my trainer has been a real eye opener. Initially, I didn’t see the results I was looking for because we focused on core, balance, and developing a strong foundation. Little did I realize the importance of focusing on core work. Now, every time I lift, I am breaking my own strength records! Barrett always keeps the training professional and helpful. During training, he is encouraging, present and focused on making sure you are doing the movement safely and correctly. I’d recommend this guy to any and everyone.”
“I’ve been strength training virtually with Barrett since July 2021. Our sessions have been critical to my attempt to build a habit of working out 3-4 days a week. Barrett coaches me on nutrition but is also supportive and non-judgmental in my efforts to pursue non-scale measures for health and fitness. He is responsive to my nerdy fitness questions and he is direct when something isn’t in his wheelhouse. When we started, our sessions left me depleted; now, I usually get a burst of energy about half an hour or so after I work out. Best of all, I challenge myself to lift heavier in between our sessions, and he recognizes and supports my gains. Barrett knows the struggle and that the journey sometimes sucks, and really the only thing to do is pick up your dumbbells again the next time. Discipline > motivation, consistency > perfection.”
“I began my training sessions with Barrett in June of 2019. My goal was to improve my balance and tighten my muscles. It’s been a long journey and I totally have noticed my strength and have improve a lot. Barrett, has been very motivating and dedicated in helping me accomplished my goals. I am very satisfied how far I have come. I have gain balance, and gain muscles. I know that we’ve been going through these hard times with this pandemic there’s haven’t been single moment where Barrett have not lot hope, now is where I have work extra hard to continue maintaining my goal. I am really honor in my progress and really want to thank you for all the support, and everything you have done until this point. A million thanks!!! Thank you for being part of the change I wanted to see in me.” – Kelvin A
I started working with Barrett in the gym and then about a month later, quarantine hit and I fell right out of the loop of working out. (Which I hadn’t been doing for QUITE some time before that anyway…) When Barrett reached out to me about doing FaceTime sessions, I was definitely nervous because I do not like being bad at things and I had been living a VERY sedentary life, but I can honestly say it was a great decision and I have an adjusted sense of perspective for sure. You can absolutely not say I LOVE working out and every workout is a chance for me to remind Barrett that I STILL HATE WORKING OUT, but he goes along for the ride, lets me complain, and encourages me through to keep doing better and growing and learning and getting stronger and that is honestly the best. I cannot say enough about how adaptable Barrett has been, how easy he has made it for me to work out on my own, and how far from discouraged he has ever made me feel even when I’m struggling. At every turn, he drops in reminders of how far I’ve come, which is amazing to hear and see, and I feel so much stronger and capable of so much more now.
“Barrett is the most consistent, common sense and compassionate trainer I’ve ever worked with. (I’ve had three before him.) After more than a year working with him, I have found the combination of exercise, nutrition and lifestyle choices that keep me moving toward my goals. And he’s a big Marvel Cinematic Universe fan, making our workout conversations even more awesome.”
“I look forward to my workouts with Barrett every week. He is enthusiastic, encouraging and knowledgeable. He thoroughly demonstrates the movements to ensure proper form, so I can safely and effectively achieve my goals. With an approach that focuses both on nutrition and exercise, his program has given me a solid foundation for living a healthy lifestyle for years to come. It has also helped me build my confidence and be more in tune with my body’s needs. I can’t thank him enough.”
“Amazing trainer. Barrett will help you achieve your fitness goals if you are willing to put in the work. Barrett is extremely patient, kind, and flexible. Highly recommend.” – Gabriel H
have been training with Barrett for a few months now and have had a great time working with him!
He has helped me a lot with proper form, and he places a focus on balance training and stretching; areas I have been weak in. Working on these areas has helped me progress with my weight training goals. He is also very knowledgeable on dieting and provides great tips.
Barrett is kind and welcoming and an all around great guy! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to get in shape or to get more out of their workouts.
“I’ve been training with Barrett for almost a year now, 3 days a week. Before I started going to the gym again in June 2019, I’ve hit a low point, I didn’t like where I was living, my work hours were getting to me and I just felt disconnect.
When I moved to Bushwick I saw that my new apartment was blocks away from a Blink and I made the decision to start going to the gym and really start focusing on better myself and put my health first. That’s when I started working with Barrett. He has helped me tremendously with my journey. He has taught me workout techniques I never would have done without his guidance. Each session we focus on a different workout routine, each focusing different parts of the body.
A couple of months ago I was living a very sedentary lifestyle. I had finished college, gotten a job and my life had turned into a series of sitting in chairs in different locations. From my car to my office chair, back in my car to get home and sit at my desk and repeat all over again the next day. It was getting to the point were going up a flight of stairs was tiring. I always thought about going to a gym, but it seemed overwhelming, and I didn’t really know how to use all the equipment.
Luckly, I found Barrett’s business card at a local barbershop and gave him a call. He was very helpful and patient with me and taught me a lot. From how to use equipment at the gym, to plenty of different exercises, as well as how to pay attention to what I was eating and track calories. I also had some knee problems, and he catered the exercises around that to help with my problem. Now I feel much healthier, stronger, and more comfortable with going to the gym.
Barrett is a fantastic personal trainer. I have been working with him for about 7 months. He really listens to my personal goals, creates workouts that have greatly helped make changes to my body, and he acts as a constant support. He’s encouraging, motivating and cares deeply about his clients happiness and success in the gym. I look forward to my sessions!
I am a seventy year old woman who has just recently received personal training for the first time in my life. I dabbled at going the they gym on my own over the years, but never got anywhere fast. After a double knee replacement five years ago, I was getting concerned by my physical health. I was apprehensive about going down stairs and getting off the floor was a laborious, unsightly job. I was assigned to Barrett and followed him to Rabbit Fitness. I’ve never looked back! My weight training program has slowly but steadily progressed and I can really feel the difference in my body and my outlook. In the beginning, due to my lack of strength, I was a little wobbly. But Barrett is right there spotting me so that I feel secure. Barrett is the best… he encourages and listens, but keeps things moving ahead and keeps you attaining new levels of progression. I like the small and intimate gym without a ton of people looking at you.
I know he trains all levels, young and not so young, and it is encouraging to see more older people here seeking help and direction. He also asks you keep a food journal, which goes hand in hand with fitness and is part of the journey. The other staff are all friendly and competent. I would feel confident with all of them so far. One of them, Lucretia, is also a massage therapist and if you are in luck, she might have her chair available for a session after the workout. It’s heaven!
I highly recommend Rabbit Fitness – no matter your level, you can’t go wrong!
Working with Barrett for the last few months has been great! He is excellent at listening and creating individualized programs that work toward clients’ specific goals.
His patient coaching has helped me increase my core strength and stamina significantly. I highly recommend working with Barrett.
