” I’ve been training with Jen for 5 years. I always look forward to our sessions because I know I’ll always feel better at the end of every session. She helps me program my workouts based on what I seek and how I feel on a day to day basis. She is an excellent listener and considers how my life is moving so she can program a session that compliments my goals. She is a consummate professional and an extraordinary human who wants her clients to live their fullest, fittest, and longest lives with safe and intentional training. What I especially admire is that Jen lives the lifestyle that she preaches. I always feel mentally and physically strong under her guidance .”
-Michelle
“After a year recovering from a torn ACL, I decided to get back into running and a close friend of mine had told me that she no longer suffered from knee pain with the trainer she worked with. I did not hesitate and immediately booked a session. I started scheduling one on one virtual appointments with Jenn once a week in preparation for my Fall marathon and bc of Covid, I worried if it would be difficult. My first consultation with Jenn was great. She analyzed my injury and set a baseline off of my current athletic abilities and strength. I am not the type of person that fancies the gym. In fact, you can’t even get me to go even if there’s one in my building lol. The only thing I’m remotely good at is anything cardio related. But coming out of a serious injury, I needed more than just aerobic luck to master this 26.2 mile race. I really needed to strengthen my hips, legs, and core and Jenn created all the exercise I needed during our Spring-Summer sessions. She was EXTREMELY sweet and encouraging and never judged the fact that I struggled with 30 second planks . She always started things slow and used weights that I was comfortable with and we would add more from there. I kid you not when I tell you the struggle and fear I had in my face when she told me to order a 26lbs kettlebell because I had never lifted or worked out with anything over 10lbs. But sure enough after a few weeks squatting with 26lbs was no longer too difficult for me!!! It was the first time in my years of running where I did not suffer tendinitis or any knee pains during all my runs. I knew strength training was important but I was never motivated to do it on my own. I’m really glad for the regular zoom sessions with Jenn because she is always so on top of it and will accommodate to your schedule if things don’t go to plan (life right?). My goal for the marathon was to sub-4 and sure enough when time came in September, I ran the 2021 Berlin marathon and finished with a time of 3 hours and 53 mins!!! And the next day I wasn’t even sore! My body had adapted well and I’m forever thankful for Jenn’s training. Will definitely recommend anyone who’s either trying to workout for the first time or is an athlete looking to get back into a sport. You won’t be disappointed!!”
-Sharrie
“Jen has been an incredible asset to my own personal fitness growth. Her customized approach, from goal setting to programming to training, has made an huge difference in my workout regimen. Jen has been a critical cog in my training program and I could not have made the progress I have without her. I’d highly recommend Jen for anyone looking to start or advance their fitness journey!”
-Andrew
“Ever since I found my way to Jen several years ago, my search for a truly expert and motivational trainer has finally been rewarded. I am a 50-something physician and mom of 3, and working with Jen has brought me into the strongest, fittest era of my life thus far. Jen has remained my steadfast coach whether training in-person or virtually – my training sessions are the only Zooms I actually look forward to every week! When I was sidelined with an injury, Jen made sure that I rested and rehabbed appropriately, keeping my spirits and gratitude level up. As soon as I was ready to return to the gym, she was by my side helping me successfully return to and even exceed my former level of fitness with her signature mix of strength training and conditioning. She keeps a careful eye on my form and patiently explains and demonstrates proper technique and focus. Jen has just the right touch when it comes to pushing her clients to set and achieve goals, always with kindness, compassion and a sense of fun. I feel exceptionally fortunate as I look forward to the fit years ahead with Jen as my guide.”
-Jackie
“Just want to give a huge shout out to Jen Muniz as a terrific experienced personal trainer and fitness coach in the Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow and entire River-towns region. Great experience working with her. Also highly certified in a wide range of health and fitness practices. If looking for a terrific coach, you should reach out and speak with Jen.”
-Marc
“I have been training with Jen consistently and happily since 2017. I have been athletic and active for all of my life but after college I felt the need to up my fitness level. Training with Jen has been the key to getting to and maintaining the fitness level that I want. Jen knows how to perfectly blend the activities I like and the ones I don’t but need to do. Because Jen is so well rounded, she encourages and informs me in increasing my flexibility, strength, and cardio skills. Training with Jen is always a blast and I feel the results. It also helps that my friends are jealous of how strong and fit I am :)”
-Grace
“I started strength training with Jen virtually at the start of the pandemic in March of 2020. When gyms shut down, Jen decided to host group fitness classes via zoom. It was a great way to keep up my workout routine and stay connected to people. I became pregnant with my second baby in November of 2020 and started doing more one-on-one training with Jen. Since she has both pre and postnatal fitness training, I felt very confident working out with her throughout my pregnancy.
A few months after my son was born, I got back into training with Jen and have been consistently doing so since the fall of 2021. I truly look forward to our workouts. I do not have very much free time as I am home full-time with my son and daughter, but using some of that precious free time to focus on my physical and mental health has been invaluable. I have gained a tremendous amount of strength from training with Jen. Throughout my 20s and 30s I did a lot of running and worked out with free weights in boot camp style classes. I joined Orange Theory after my first child was born in 2018 and enjoyed that, but never did anything that really focused on building strength the way I have been doing with Jen. I can honestly say that I feel stronger than I’ve ever felt and that I am lifting more weight than I ever thought I could lift. I’ve expanded our home gym by ordering multiple kettlebells, including the latest addition; a 70 lbs kettlebell!
Physically, I’ve noticed a huge difference. Not only do I feel toned, but I also feel stronger. When I do regular things around the house, like take out the garbage or recycling, lift heavy boxes, or help my husband move a piece of furniture, I feel confident that I can handle the weight. I think that the strength training has also helped improve my running. My endurance has improved and I do not feel as much joint pain as I used to feel after a run. In addition to the physical health benefits I am feeling, the mental health benefits have been amazing. On the days I work out with Jen, I feel so accomplished. My to-do list can have 100 things on it, and somehow I feel like it’s all manageable after a workout with Jen, as I’ve already prioritized my health. I have more energy on the days we work out and I am also calmer and happier on those days.
One of my favorite things about working out with Jen is that my daughter gets to see me prioritizing my health. Kayla has done her own “work out” along-side me during a few of our training sessions. Jen and I always talk about getting stronger and keeping ourselves healthy in front of Kayla. We talk about working hard and feeling good, not losing weight or looking thinner. I hope to continue to instill this positive view of exercise in Kayla so that she always sees exercise as important, but fun.
I am incredibly grateful for the time and dedication that Jen puts into preparing my workouts. She really caters each workout to my fitness level and ability and manages to always push me to challenge myself. Every session is different, which I really appreciate as I am never bored. Jen is very knowledgeable in fitness, as well as nutrition and really loves to share everything she knows to help you live a healthy life. She is a one of a kind personal trainer!”
-Kate
“I began training with Jen in March 2024 hoping to get on a better workout schedule and lose weight but I honestly achieved so much more. Strength training with Jen has changed my life, I have become a stronger person both physically and mentally. Becoming confident in the gym has allowed me to become confident in life and it’s amazing to have a positive constant in life. Jen is an amazing coach, she encourages me to do my best while also understanding that “life happens” and sometimes a workout gets missed or you have a bad night of sleep and that’s okay. Jen makes you feel like you are her only client – each workout is thought out with care and attention to detail. I look forward to training with Jen for many many more years to come.”
-Caitlin
“I have done weights for over 30 years. Jen is consistent, knowledgeable & adds humor. She’s simply the best..“
-Flo