I started working with Rob (one of the owner) 5 months ago and have nothing but great things to say! Not only is he a kind and professional trainer, he will cater your workout to your specific needs. His sessions were a huge boost to my knowledge and confidence. I have moved toward my fitness goals quickly and it is clearly visible. The location is great and a lot of attention is also paid to the quality and cleanliness of the equipment. The only thing I regret is that I had to leave the US for my career: I will definitely miss him and this gym.

I just had my first session back at Encore since they re-opened and it was great! Im 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.

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 Im so grateful that we have been able to continue our training through video sessions. I cant wait to get back to the gym and highly recommend Encore Fitness and Rob to anyone looking to get in shape!!

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.

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.

A couple of years ago my mind and body were a bloody mess. Anyone who has had to stop exercising and stop playing a sport they love because of injury might now how that feels. Then I met Damien (IG: @damien_encorefit) who patiently pushed and prodded me as we rebuilt the things that make us human. This post is a thank you for doing what you do best. It was well worth the 💦🤮💵As I relocate away from NYC Ill come back knowing Damien is ready to crush it with me. Good luck with the new place - its sick! 💪🏻👊🏻🙌🏻

These guys are the real deal. Damien and Rob have started an amazing business from the ground up. They are extremely professional and passionate about their work. They know everything about the industry and exactly how far to push you towards your goals.When training with Damien, you have his undivided attention. And when your not training with him, he ensures your eating well and making the right decisions. Its his mission to accomplish your goals whether its toning up or shedding a few pounds.You cant put a price tag on looking good AND feeling great, Encore Fitness accomplishes exactly that. They deserve more than five stars! Not to mention their new location in Flatiron totally rocks!

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.

This place and Rob are terrific! Ive never written a review before, but I wanted to take the time to share my positive experience. I was coming off 5 years of being sedentary and had gained a lot of weight. Rob has helped me refocus on my health in a positive , not pushy, way. Really great guy and getting great results. THANKS!

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 didnt 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.

This place is amazing. It’s the perfect private space in the heart of flatiron. Rob and Damien are true masters of their crafts. Everyone there really cares about your progress which is hard to find.

Encore Fitness has a wonderful, friendly and an extremely sincere team of fitness experts who help people with a wide range of fitness goals in an uplifting environment!Damien has helped me for a year now to gain strength and confidence in staying on track with regard to my goals. He has also expanded my horizons about personal fitness in general. I was nervous to go with a trainer but Damien brings out the best in me. Every second at Encore Fitness is well spent and I recommend them from the bottom of my heart!

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

I have been training with Rob since January 2012 and to say, He changed my life, would be a serious understatement. Hes helped me become confident in approaching fitness and achieve fitness goals that I personally thought Id never even come close to. I think its because he and Damien are both high-tech and high-touch. Their comfortable studio is filled with clean, new and effective equipment and their approach to client care is incomparable. I literally get a text from Rob at least every other day to see how Im doing and what Im doing to get closer to my goals. Rob and Damien know what they are doing and are also provide some of the kindest and most caring services Ive ever had the pleasure of receiving. If youre looking for quality personal training thats fun and effective, this is the place to be. Trust me.

No joke, if you want to get inspired and want to improve your fitness level, reshape/tone/strengthen your body, and have fun while youre at it, then Damien and Rob at Encore Fitness will be your personal training Gurus. I enthusiastically recommend them.Ive been training with Damien for about a year and he has really helped me get back on my game. Hes extremely knowledgeable, attentive and patient, and has a keen sense of intuition that allows him to sense when hes pushed you to the optimal level. He has both helped me learn about having proper form (which I mistakenly thought I already had but have since realized I did not), and has challenged and pushed me to do things I never thought I could physically do. I can both see and feel the results. Importantly, he actually makes working out enjoyable (even when Im dripping sweat) and inspires me to try to make good decisions on a daily basis so I can achieve maximum results. Bottom line is... training with Damien is a great decision and I believe it has the power to push you into a better place both physically and mentally. Go for it!

Been working with Damien, Encore owner, for over 2 years. He has help me transform my body and helped me develop a healthy lifestyle, and made it an enjoyable process while doing so. I have worked with many trainers over the years and Damien is by far the best; all of my friends and family now use Encore and Im happy to call him a good friend. If youre reading this post, youre already wasting time; I recommend signing up for your sessions now!

Professional and personal all in one! A great group of trainers! Rob helped me transform my body with work outs and nutrition! Best investment in myself I made the past year!

Amazing personal trainers! After only 5 months, have already seen so much improvement in my body while getting an education about eating healthy, and how to work out effectively on my own. The studio is a very easy-going and non-judgmental environment. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a push to reach your fitness goals, you will absolutely reach them here!

If youre looking for a trainer you can stop. Youve found your new trainer. Damien is simply head and shoulders above any other trainer Ive ever worked with. Im recovering from a bad neck, shoulder and back injury (2017 was fun) and Damien has taken extra care in ensuring my safety while getting me back to physical health and shape. I feel like a new man after only a few weeks and cant wait to continue down this life-changing path. Hes also extremely helpful when it comes to nutrition and other tips even when youre away from the gym. I couldnt endorse Damien and Encore Fitness more strongly.

These guys rock! Ive been training with Rob Lankard for a while now and Ive lost 30lbs of fat and gained 10lbs of muscle. Im healthier, stronger, and have way more endurance. But most importantly, it was Robs encouragement and personal touches that pushed me to reach my goals. If you are tired of training at a busy gym, or just want to see results now, check Damien and Rob out!

Professional, reliable, clean, tailored personal training experience. Overall A+. Consider yourself lucky to have found these guys and their “hidden gem” personal training studio.

It took only one session for Rob Lankard of Encore Fitness to change my life. Somehow Rob makes the impossible seem doable, and he instantly got rid of any anxiety I had about working out. And now Im hooked! The work Ive done at Encore Fitness has also enhanced everything I do outside of it. Theres just such a positive vibe at Encore that I now honestly look forward to going to the gym -- which is something I never thought I would say. The variety of exercises, the different workouts, the mood in the place, its...fun! I couldnt recommend this place more.

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. I started training with Rob last year and he is everything a trainer a should be. Beaides beyond as knowledgeable as there is in the industry he shows a caring and respect for his clients that is unparalleled. Somehow he knows the exact appropriate limit to push without overdoing it. Every time I leave Encore after a session I know I’ve had an amazing session. I saw results immediately and truly if you put the time into your diet, which Rob will help and check in on, crazy results happen immediately. The facilities are top of the line and if you ask nicely you can avoid burpees, which is a personal priority of mine since they suck. I have never trained with Damian but have watched him train other clients numerous times and he also is first class. If you are looking for a personal trainer I would run to Rob and Damian at Encore. Can’t imagine my life had I not.

Best set of people in the whole world! Not to mention my lifestyle has changed for the better and I am healthier and stronger than I have ever been!!

I really cant say enough good things about D and Rob at Encore! The space is beautiful and they are amazing and truly knowledgable.Ive been training with Damien for 2+ years and trust him completely - he has a great background in anatomy and physiology. I feel like he is my cheerleader AND a drill sergeant and I ALWAYS feel like Ive kicked ass when Im done.This is not machines- this is body-weight strength training, TRX, kettle bells, slam balls, plyometrics...interval training to make you sweat and get you sexy!I have to say, as physical therapist I know that this is the best way to get strong and burn calories while also being able to tailor to your personal strengths and weaknesses safely. They will work with your injuries, your fitness level and your goals.Add to all of this that they are both incredibly accommodating with scheduling and totally reasonably priced? Youd be crazy to let anyone else try to whip your booty into shape.

Damian was recommended to me by a friend and I have been training with him for over a year now. I have nothing but positive things to say about him and his studio.First the studio; it is incredibly clean and well kempt. It is outfitted with a ton of equipment, anything you could possibly need during a workout, and he makes use of all of it in creative ways. It is a great environment and I always feel comfortable and welcomed when I am there.Now onto the workouts; Damien is incredibly creative with his workouts, and you will never do the same routine twice. He plans them out prior to your arrival, based on you needs and desires. He has a unique ability to read when to push you and when to take it easy. That said he will always ensure he is pushing you forward. Waking up early is now something I look forward to knowing I will be working out with Damien. He closely monitors your form to ensure you are doing everything correctly. In addition, he knows such a wide variety of workout styles; from TRX, interval, crossfit/Olympic lifts, med ball, kettle bell, etc..Finally, I will talk about Damien himself. He is the man. Always there to support you, to push you, and to ensure you feel comfortable. Damien has to listen to my life story every time I see him, and is always interested in conversing between exercises. I consider Damien a friend and cannot recommend someone more. Get up and go! I promise you will not be disappointed; he will change your life.

I have always HATED working out more than anything on earth so I was very skeptical about signing myself up for 10 hours of monitored gym time. I was embarrassingly out of shape thanks to endless amounts of wine and cigarettes and years of avoiding the gym like the plague so I especially hated the idea of having someone WATCH me work out. Because of this, Rob offered me a free session to see how it felt. I was shocked to find that, with Rob, not only did each exercise feel surprisingly UN-daunting, but it was kind of...fun. He made me feel so motivated and so proud of what I was accomplishing, and it didnt hurt that hes the most kind, caring and genuinely un-judgmental person Ive ever met. I instantly signed up. Its been two years since then and Im still training with him twice a week and loving every second.Training with Rob COMPLETELY changed my life, both physically and emotionally. Within two months of working with him he TRANSFORMED my body: I lost a TON of weight (multiple dress sizes), I got muscle in places I didnt know existed (all lean muscle, zero bulk), I felt stronger than I ever have in my life, I learned how to eat really well without having to go on obsessive diets, my endurance was such that I could walk up the 15 flights of stairs to get to my moms apartment without even loosing my breath and, most importantly, I learned how to MAINTAIN it all.In addition to the changes in my physical appearance, he also VASTLY improved: my ability to sleep, my energy levels (wildly so), my confidence, and (somehow dont know how) my STRESS and ANXIETY levels. Something else extremely important is that he provided me with was a sense of control in my very very structure-less life, something I hadnt had since graduating from college. That was so huge for me.Oh, and my butt is two inches higher than when I started.I highly highly highly recommend Rob and Damien at Encore Fitness

Great facility and quality training all around.