Testimonials

Dayna S. Morris

Founder - The Mavin Group

“Nick and I connected following the birth of my second child, when my diastasis recti got the best of me and my ability to simply move correctly. Despite growing up as a competitive gymnast and playing college tennis, I did not know where to start to get back on my feet. The results that I achieved closing my gap from 2 inches to less than a quarter of my pinky nail were due to Nick's combination of diverse training methods, individualized exercise programs & belief in perfect form. His sense of humor, respect and professionalism, combined with extensive knowledge of strength training and passion for fitness make him the perfect recipe to help find each person’s success story. I look forward to each workout session to have a personal guide through the toughest times of a work out…doing the exercises that you really don’t know how to do and then learning that you don’t like to do them. Anyone can do cardio but not everyone knows how to build layers of strength, Nick teaches that and more during each session.”

Salvador Gonzalez

World Renowned Priest

I am the kind of person who tries many different approaches to anything I do in life. Fitness is no different. I have attempted to try different gyms, different trainers and an endless number of fitness routines like classes, aerobics, and other methods. None of them worked for me. I have never done anything consistently. That is until I met Nick Poulin.

Nick’s method and approach to fitness has stuck with me, and I have been faithful to it for the past four years. He has taken me from just moving, to having a program specific to my needs. Nick has helped me put my mindset on nutrition and better, more efficient fitness. At forty-five years old, I had atrophy in my shoulders and legs that Nick helped drastically. I can say now I live a life without the pain I have had for years. Thanks to the consistent and patient attention that Nick has given to me in showing me proper form and exercises, I can now train my shoulders without putting unnecessary pressure on my tendons. I am happy to recommend Nick’s professional skills to anyone. I am grateful for the skills that Nick has shown me, and I have made a great friend through the process.

I look forward to many more years of training with Nick.

Peter T.

CEO & Founder, Seagrave Coatings Corp.

Having weight trained and exercised seriously for over 50 years, I can say with confidence, Nicholas is the best of the best. He helped me with an injury I had with my left knee, which has subsided after his science based methods. My appreciation for Nicholas comes from years of training with him.

Poulin Health & Wellness, is beyond a personal training club with a scientific training methods, a hyper-exclusive membership, but what really won me over to Poulin Health & Wellness was the privacy at first. During months of three weekly visits to the gym, which is hidden away in Manhattan, I was usually alone except for Nicholas working me out. Nicholas even accommodated me at my residence if my schedule was tight on time. Nicholas sealed the envelope of personal attention, away from crowds and noise and other people's sweat, I existed in a bubble, free of any self-conscious-making reminders of the gap between this gym experience and everyone else's.

There was none of the usual gym static—grunting exhibitionists, untoweled-off benches, waiting for machines. It was just me, my body, and a steadily improving relationship between them. A good chunk of what a Poulin Health & Wellness member is paying for is the chance to be alone, to focus on their health & fitness goals in private. Luxury, I was coming to see, is often not about getting something extra but about getting away from everyone else. A seamlessly hermetic life lived twenty-four–seven would be sterile and isolating, but a couple of hours of it a few times a week was therapeutic, and well worth paying for.

Thanks for everything, Nick!

Peter T.

Michael Johnsen

Data Account Manager - Hedge Funds.

My name is Mike Johnsen, and I've been training with Nick for a little over a year. My fitness history is riddled with stops and starts, struggles to stay motivated, lack of tangible gains, and several injuries. Being married with two young kids, having a job in New York City, and a long commute made any attempt at a sustainable workout routine nearly impossible.

I finally decided that an investment in a personal trainer was likely my only hope to get in shape and live a healthier lifestyle. From our first few sessions, I could tell that Nick was a charismatic and motivating person. His attention to detail in assessing my goals, strengths, and limitations was very encouraging, and his personalized approach to how he trains me helped me achieve milestones and establish new goals to strive for. 

He is very knowledgeable, creative, and unpredictable with how he structures each workout. I'm more motivated to work out than I've ever been, and over the course of the year, I (and many others) have noticed substantial changes in my physique. I feel lucky and thankful to have met Nick and working with him truly has changed my perspective on working out and pursuing a healthier, more active lifestyle. Training with Nick has been worth every dollar and I highly recommend him if you're in the market for a life-changing trainer.

Ian Slater

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker - Founder, Slater Team at Compass Realestate

As a guy who has tried every gym in NYC, and met his fair share of trainers, as well as done every boutique fitness class and quickly lost interest, it is a testament to Nick's professionalism, focus and appeal that I met him in April of 2018 and have been with him for over a year now. Not only do I truly look forward to our sessions together several times per week, as he has become quite a close friend (and confidant) of mine, but I have seen unparalleled results from working out with him. 

He is constantly thinking about what can be implemented into our routines to help me hit my goals, while being sensitive to any pains or injuries I'm working with. He has scientific and anatomic knowledge that goes much beyond the realm of what you would expect from a personal trainer. I would recommend him to anybody I know who is serious about getting better and hitting their goals!

Richard Skulnik

Executive Vice President, Partner of Ripco Realestate

Nick is a stellar personal trainer. His ability to help achieve fitness goals goes far beyond anyone I have worked with. Instead of just telling you what to do, he is teaching you. You are focused on every movement and rep. You learn to feel how the muscle is reacting to the weight. This is the next level of fitness training. You are using your body and brain. I experienced a significant change in my strength, endurance and aesthetics in a short period of time. 

Nick’s personality helps get you through every session. You don’t want to let him down. That then carries through the rest of the day, and I found myself eating better and taking better care of myself. I knew the next day I would be back in the gym and didn’t want to be tired. I wanted to be ready for the workout or for the cardio program he had outlined.

His knowledge, encouraging words and personality sets him apart. 

Nick is irreplaceable.

Glenn Gumpel

Served as Chief Executive Officer, Universal Studios Japan Co.

“Nick Poulin - What can I say? He’s an upbeat, evidence-based trainer. He was instrumental in helping me achieve all my stretching and strength goals. His enthusiasm is contagious, whether it’s strength training, cardiovascular improvement, or balance and flexibility advances. He relates to me and I bet he’ll relate to you. We all need trainers that are joyful and focused to work with.”

Christina F.

CEO & Founder

Nick is a remarkable personal trainer. I begin working with him in 2018 at a time when I was dealing with multiple past injuries and had not strength trained in years. Nick tailored the program to allow me to train with my injuries and to strengthen the affected areas to increase mobility and reduce, or eliminate, the associated pain. As a result, my overall strength has increased dramatically, and I find myself looking forward to my training sessions.

Equally as important, I have found Nick’s professionalism, knowledge, and concern for his clients to be unparalleled compared to trainers whom I have worked with in the past. He can motivate and connect with me, which produces dramatic results and keeps me wanting to improve each session.