Success Stories

“I was introduced to Jay in 2019 by a friend and we have been working together since. Jay is easy going yet very knowledgeable and structured approach really enabled me to significantly improve my strength and flexibility. My initial goal was overall strength to complement the extensive running (marathons) and cycling that I was doing. Jay assessed me, established a baseline, and immediately went to work on my poor thoracic flexibility and upper body strength deficiencies. He structured each workout with appropriate warmups, main and accessory exercises, and then recovery. We have subsequently moved onto the compound/power lifts as a mechanism to increase strength. Jay helped me redesign my exercise room and I now have the perfect environment for working out! I’m really enjoying systemically breaking weightlifting personal records. I have significant strength and mobility gains in all of the compound movements from pullups to squats and deadlifts. After seeing the gains and impact that I have enjoyed, I got my wife to start working out with Jay as well and—in a short period—she too has noticeable strength gains! Jay is very mindful of overtraining and injury prevention and even though sometimes he pushes me, he never puts me in a position of potential injury. After workouts, Jay gives me very clear and useful recovery tips (like rolling and stretching protocols). Besides being super knowledgeable, Jay is just a genuinely nice guy with a great sense of humor and a pleasure to be around. I highly recommend him!”

~ Larry P, 50 yrs, Chief Executive Officer, Smashed personal records

“I started working with Jay in May of 2021 after my latest back injury that resulted in a few herniated disks and months of pain just moving around. This had been my third episode and the hardest. After not being able to move at all for a few days and needing help to do the most basic things, I decided this was never going to happen to me again (or at least I will try my best to prevent it). After talking to multiple specialists and some personal research, I realized that I needed to strengthen my core to prevent future episodes. I wanted to do it safely as I was not willing to risk my mobility again. My physical therapist highly recommended Jay and I was impressed since our first session together. Jay did a thorough evaluation of my mobility and strength. He designed a program just for me that he constantly modifies depending on my back pain and schedule. He initially focused on making sure I was able to protect my core with light and safe exercises. With time, and as I developed strength, he has progressed me to the point that I know can do squats and deadlifts safely (something that after my third back injury I felt was impossible). Injury prevention is a key part of his program as injuries can set you back and Jay has also taught me how to recognize which activities and exercises are good and which ones are potentially harmful. Moreover, my back pain has improved significantly and even though I still have aches and pains every now and then, for over a year I haven’t had a bad episode that has precluded me from doing my job and hobbies. I am a physician, and my job is very important to me, but also comes with tight schedules. Jay has never had an issue with that, always accommodating my weekly program and sessions around my crazy schedule. He also encourages me to reach out any time I have questions about the work outs or any concerns. He really has been a great partner in my recovery and I now have new fitness goals that I am sure, with his help, I will be able to achieve. I cannot recommend Jay highly enough for anyone interested in injury prevention and recovery.”

~ Maria P, 34 yrs, Physician, Back Injury Recovery

“Jay is without a doubt an expert in his field. What’s best about Jay and his approach at OPP Fitness isn’t his expert insights, flexible coaching sessions, or highly individualized approach (although those are all great), but rather the fact that he loves what he is doing and that is contagious. I never thought I could actually enjoy working out, but now I look forward to my sessions with Jay. When I first started out, I had some major flexibility and posture issues, but now my posture’s been the best it’s ever been and I’m looser, stronger, and fitter than ever. Thank you, Jay!”

~ Samuel B, 24 yrs, Teacher, Improved Posture & Movement 

“I have had the privilege of being trained weekly by Jay for the last seven years. During that time, Jay has incorporated a variety of different training methods into sessions. I hugely enjoy the fact that he is so creative and lateral thinking – constantly trying to push me in different directions to increase my physical diversity. Jay and I work together on mobility, muscular endurance, balance and strength. When I am not training for endurance events, he will increase cardio work together too. He is extremely knowledgeable about injury prevention and recovery. I am particularly grateful that Jay has been able to train me at home and recommend him as highly as possible. I would be willing to act as a reference on his behalf any time.”

~ David F, 50 yrs, Entrepreneur, Reduced injury & Became super fit

“Jay is such an important part of my life. It was Jay who I worked with to transform my life! He inspired, motivated and coached me throughout my weight loss of over 100 pounds. He not only encouraged me to get stronger by building muscle, but he was committed to helping me change my eating habits and achieve my goals. I will forever be grateful to Jay. Even to this day he continues to send me texts to check in on me. I am also proud to say that is it almost two years since I have lost my weight and it is still gone and I continue to live a healthy lifestyle.“

~ Maria K, 49 yrs, Independent Accounting Professional, Lost 100 lbs & changed her life

“Jay is an amazing trainer! He is very professional and knows all about anatomy. He has worked with me through several injuries by taking what the physical therapist gave me and building on it. Now I’m the most fit I have been in years and look forward to running a 5k soon!’

~ Allison G, 33 yrs, Senior Business Systems Analyst, Speedy Injury Recovery

“Jay is a true professional. His expertise goes beyond that of just a personal trainer. He really cares about people. He understands and respects everyone as individuals and pays attention to their unique needs.”

~ David P, 62 yrs, Physical Therapist, Improved Movement

“Jay is an exceptional person in all aspects of life. He is very knowledgeable in regards to nutrition and exercise. He is highly motivating and is one of the major reasons I have lost 50lbs and am able to maintain it. Also my love of working out comes from him. Having him as my trainer was one of the most enjoyable times of my life.“

~ Betsy C, 52 yrs, Purchasing Agent, Amazing energy & Love for working out

“Working with Jay and OppFitness is great! I’m stuck at home due to the pandemic, and Jay has set it up to work with me virtually. Working with him has increased my endurance and flexibility. I highly recommend OPP Fitness!”

~ Laura R, 50 yrs, Attorney, Virtual Fitness

~ Dong-Chan P, 37 yrs, Physician, Stronger & more confident

~ Erin D, 41 yrs, Professor, Push-up Queen

~ Pam P, 56 yrs, Director Of Finance & Human Resources, Peppy & Fun

~ Wendy B, 47 yrs, Assistant Camp Director, Enthusiasm Champ