Encore Fitness

I just had my first session back at Encore since they re-opened and it was great! I'm not quite ready to go back to a big gym but the studio is very clean and I felt very safe. They did temperature checks, enforced mask usage, and are limiting how many people are working out to make sure everyone is more than spread out.I train with Damien (one of the owners) and love him! He is a great trainer and such a nice guy.

Rob is a great trainer and really helped me achieve my overall fitness goals at Encore!

I have been working with Rob for a year a half, and could not be luckier to have him in my life. From the moment we first communicated (they literally responded within 30 minutes), I had a very good feeling about Encore Fitness, and that feeling was solidified when I went in for my consult.I was an out of shape and overweight woman who was full of insecurity and nervous about having a trainer. Rob made me feel safe, welcomed, and immediately built my confidence that I COULD get myself into shape, even as I was just about to turn 40. He is also extremely knowledgable and experienced with various training methods, the body, muscles, and movement. I would be remise if I didn't also mention that Damien, his business partner and fellow trainer, also added to all the feelings of welcomeness. The gym itself is clean, bright, open and has everything you could need for strength and cardio.In the last year and a half, I can now say that I am in shape, and on my way to hitting my weight loss goals, and I owe so much of that to Encore Fitness and Rob. I HIGHLY recommend Encore Fitness to anyone looking for a positive, experienced, healthy, welcoming, safe, and caring place to be trained.

I started training with Rob, who is one of the owners back in September. Emailing him was the best decision ever. Rob will give you his undivided attention when you train with him. You will see results and will always look forward to your next session. Rob will follow up post-session to make sure everything feels alright. He will push you when you need to be pushed; to ensure you step out of your comfort zone pain-free. The gym itself is kept amazingly clean. There are two showers with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, and deodorant provided. Overall, Rob just wants to make you feel comfortable in your own body. He will support you every step of the way. If I could give this place more than 5-stars, I would.

I don’t often post reviews but this place, and Damien Bourbeau in particular (one of the owners), truly warranted me taking the time to post something.The new space in flatiron is really great. They have a whole floor dedicated to gym space as well as providing showers and lockers on site which really helps with the pre work sessions. They have all the equipment you and your trainer may need. And if you don’t have a trainer yet this place will help you find the perfect one. Personally, I recommend Damien above all other trainers. Aside from the fact that he’s built this gym up from scratch he is incredibly motivated and talented. And frankly, he stays on top of me. Always pushing me to work out more, eat better and take care of myself and regularly checks in off hours to motivate me.I highly recommend Encore Fitness and if you can get him, Damien.

This is a great place. I’ve been working out with Rob for around a year now. He’s excellent, and the encore space is fantastic. It took me a long time to find a workout regimen that was as high quality and personalized as this, and I couldn’t be happier with it.Rather than just going through the motions of strength and cardio training, Rob also focuses on mobility and flexibility exercises, which have been really helpful. Rob deeply understands how the body functions and is very attentive to my individual needs and goals. Working out with Rob has made me much more mobile and I suffer much less aches and stiffness. It’s really been a huge improvement.I’ve been especially focused on training specifically to get better at golf. Rob’s understanding of flexibility and mobility has led to a huge improvement. He has taken a lot of time to understand what kinds of movements are important in the golf swing and what I can do to improve them.The encore fitness space is extremely nice. It’s definitely a high end experience that really feels like a private gym. Always few people there and immaculately clean. I’ve been doing zoom workouts with Rob since covid began, which have been great. Once the space opens back up I’d feel comfortable still working out there because it’s a large area and typically few people. Easy to distance. In the meantime, the zoom workouts have been very helpful at home. Rob is good at body weight exercises and helping me stay flexible and mobile even though I’m not going out much. Highly recommend.

Encore Fitness is fantastic. I’ve tried different gyms around the city, and this is by far the best experience I have had. The owners (Damien and Rob) are great, and they’ve built this awesome space that has everything you need to work out and a great, friendly vibe that makes you want to keep coming back.Damien (one of the owners) is the best trainer I’ve ever had. He’s really encouraging, knowledgeable, and I always look forward to my sessions - they’re fun, challenging, and I feel so good after them. I don’t know how he does it, but he knows exactly how much to push and challenge in a way that feels incredibly rewarding. After our sessions, I’m always the perfect level of sore where I can still move, but also can tell that I’ve pushed my body in the right way. It’s been exciting to notice how I’m getting stronger and my clothes are getting looser. He has even found a way to keep training me and offer remote sessions to clients while the city has been shut down.I feel like my life has changed for the better since I started working out with Damien at Encore -- it’s the best investment I’ve made, and I highly recommend.

Working out at Encore and especially with Rob has completely changed my relationship with exercise! Not only do I look forward to our sessions for the great workouts, but also the approachable atmosphere in the gym and the always friendly conversation. Rob has helped me to strengthen and tone in ways I never have before and I'm so grateful that we have been able to continue our training through video sessions. I can't wait to get back to the gym and highly recommend Encore Fitness and Rob to anyone looking to get in shape!!