Testimonials

Matthew Silpe
Principal at Millennium Capital Group

“Michael brings personality and entertainment to a rock-solid workout. He understands yourlimits, and pushes boundaries wherever you may have greater potential. Michael is very results oriented. He knows the importance of the mind-body connection, and will not allow you to shy away from areas that need attention. Both cardio and strength are key to his overall programs.”
October 22, 2013, Matthew was Michael’s client

Don Kossar
Owner, Don Dossar Interiors

“When my former trainer Bill Linehan retired he recommended Mike. Bill’s recommendation meant a lot so I had high expectations. Mike exceeded all my expectations. He is a dedicated trainer who is able to get results even with older clients like me. I actually look forward to our training sessions. I have greater endurance and have become stronger in just a few months. I would recommend Mike to anyone.”​
October 19, 2013, Don was Michael’s client

Christine Washburn
Personal Trainer at Energetic Juniors

“I first met Michael when I began training a client who was too young to enter most fitness settings. I love that Michael does everything he possibly can to serve his clients and the trainers who use his space. He is such an amazing trainer, and has been such an inspiration to me, as someone who also trains children and teenagers. He’s generous, patient, versatile, and just about the best person I know.”
June 22, 2013, Christina worked firectly with Michael at Core Fitness

Mark Pochapin, MD
Director, Division of Gastroenterology at New York University Langone Medical Center

“Michael is an outstanding trainer. I have been working out with him for over 3 years. He is one of the strongest, nicest and most motivating people I have met. He is responsible for getting me involved in fitness and keeping me in great shape.”
February 9, 2013, Mark was Michael’s client

Josh Targoff
Partner, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Third Point LLC

“I have been training with Michael twice a week for over six years. In those years he has never once missed a date (we train very early in the morning), he is always in a good mood and most important, he has adjusted the workout as he has continued to learn different techniques and to use different equipment. Michael is a consummate professional and I unequivocally recommend to anyone serious about getting in/ staying in shape.”
February 7, 2013, Josh was Michael’s client

Loe Berelson
VP at Oxford Industries

“Michael is a focussed trainer: driven for results and keen on the client he’s working with to tailor to them.”
February 5, 2013, Loe was Michael’s client

Amanda Espy
Co-Founder of A Plus Kids NYC

“I have worked with Michael since 2010. Michael is incredibly hard working and dedicated to each of his clients making sure they each reach their individual goals. I am grateful to have met and have the opportunity to work with such an experienced and dedicated trainer.”
January 26th, 2013 – Amanda was Michael’s client

Rika Keck
Customized Diet Programs, Clinical Nutrition, Pre-Pregnancy Nutrition, Woman’s Wellness, Fitness and Weight Loss Expert

“Michael is knowledgeable, caring and professional. It was a pleasure to work with him at Core Fitness.”
November 3rd, 2012, Rika worked with Michael at Core Fitness

Gordon Caplan
Partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

“Michael is one of the hardest working and reliable personal trainers in NYC, plus he is just a great guy.”
September 14th, 2012, Gordon was Michael’s client

Susan McClanahan
Independent Publishing Professional

“Michael saved me from a knee problem that resulted from running my first marathon at 60 years old when I was told by a doctor that it would be the last marathon. In 3 months I was completely fine and have run 4 New York’s and 1 Boston since. Michael not only has made me one of the fittest 66-year-olds in NY, but he has supported me in every way, physically, spiritually and mentally thru 3 breast cancers and recovery. He is now working with our whole family. My two daughters are working with him as they strengthen their minds and bodies with Core Fitness and Michael’s loving but challenging approach.”
August 25th, 2012, Susan was Michael’s client

Amy R. Wolf, CPA
CFO/ CCO at Arrow Capital Management

“Michael is an AMAZING trainer that deeply cares about his clients, their results and working you out to the max in a SAFE and EFFECTIVE way! LOVE the way my body changed from working with Michael!”
August 24th, 2012, Amanda was Michael’s client

Cheryl Fleming Photography
Owner/Photographer at Cheryl Fleming Photography

“I have had the privilege of massaging Michael’s very special people. Many of them are marathon runners and athletes who simply like to work out and look their very best. His magic as a trainer and fitness coach is evident in the people he sends my way for licensed massage therapy. Core Fitness is the place to go when you want the best in fitness training.”
August 21, 2012, Cheryl was with another company when working with Michael at Core Fitness

Negel Anderson
Store Manager at GYM SOURCE

“I have happily been doing business with Michel for over 17 years and can attest to the committment he makes in helping his clients achieve their goals and to see the bigger picture. Knowing how busy his schedule is hasn’t prevented me from asking for his expertise at the last minute- Michael has consistently come through for me every time.”
August 20, 2012, Nigel was Michael’s client

Adrienne Hadlock Eisenstein
Co-Founder of A Plus Kids NYC

“Michael is a great personal trainer. I started working with him right after I had my baby and without his help I wouldn’t have lost all the weight. He is always punctual, he carefully plans out each session,and he pushes me to do the best I can. Out of the two years I have worked with him he has never once cancelled a session and he has always been enthusiastic.”
August 20, 2012, Adrienne Hadlock was Michael’s client

Bill Linehan
Owner, Body Redemption Fitness Training

“In my decades as a fitness trainer I’ve worked with hundreds of trainers and dozens of facilities, but have met no one better to work with than Mike Margulies. The quality of his work reflects his personal virtues. As a trainer he’s reliably knowledgeable and sincere, truly dedicated to helping clients whose interests he really takes to heart. As a facility owner he works diligently to provide state-of-the-art equipment in a clean, friendly environment. In both capacities he conducts business ethically and well. One might say that his business strategy is to succeed by deserving success.”
September 14, 2011, Bill worked directly with Michael at Core Fitness

Lynne Mikulak
Chaplain at New York Presbyterian Hospital

“Michael has helped me develop a whole foods healthy eating plan and exercise program specifically for my needs that has me feeling 100% better already after a month, with a decrease in weight, and in allergy and arthritis symptoms among other health issues, and an increase in energy and total well-being. Michael is extremely caring, flexible in his program to really address the issues, encourages you to go beyond your limits but really pays attention so you don’t go over your limits in an unhealthy way. I trust him implicitly. We have more work to do, and I couldn’t imagine a better guide!”
August 20, 2012, Lynne was Michael’s client

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