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SlowBurn Personal Training. Just 30 Minutes a Week. Exercise For Smart People. Just Like You!
SlowBurn is a form of strengthening exercise that uses very slow, smooth, and controlled lifting and lowering movements, rather than the typical high force, explosive lifting seen in most gyms and training studios.
It is very similar to the way the gentle yet powerful martial art Tai Chi is performed. There are no sudden, explosive or highly abrupt movements that can potentially cause injury. Every exercise is performed in a controlled and focused fashion. Research indicates that this method produces equal to and greater benefits than traditional lifting methods.
The SlowBurn personal training method not only improves your muscular strength, but your flexibility, endurance, aerobic power and metabolic rate. All in just 30 minutes a week!
All of our certified instructors teach the SlowBurn method exclusively and all sessions are one on one. No loud groups or rude people.
Why Choose SlowBurn Personal Training?
Safety and efficiency.
You've heard it all before. You've been told by your doctor and every media outlet on the planet that you need to exercise for at least 30-60 minutes everyday. You are told to do weights, cardio and stretch to see results. Not if you're doing SlowBurn!
The SlowBurn system of exercise changes the playing field. SlowBurn personal training allows for maximum benefits in minimum time. This is achievable due to the deep level of stimulation that SlowBurn exercise provides. You'll become stronger, more flexible, and improve endurance all in just one or two thirty minute workouts a week.
We have been using the SlowBurn technique exclusively for 18 years at both locations (NYC and Montclair N.J.) and have conducted thousands of personal training sessions with people just like you with tremendous success. Tony Robbins endorses us.
What are the benefits of SlowBurn training?
Improved cardiovascular health
Increased bone density
Raised H.D.L. or "good" cholesterol
Improved blood pressure in older and even younger people
Enhanced joint flexibility in younger and older people
Better muscular endurance
Lower back and neck pain relief
Arthritis pain relief
Boosted energy and strength during pregnancy
Controlled blood sugar
Increased lean tissue (muscle and bone)
Accelerated metabolic rate
Decreased intra-abdominal fat
Halts and reverses adolescent obesity
Improved mood and cognitive function
And a whole lot more.
Bear this in mind - if you're not actively making yourself stronger, you're actively getting weaker.
What's important to understand is that, beginning around age 30 we all slowly but surely lose muscle, bone, endurance, and strength unless we do something about.
Science reveals that strength training is the most effective and efficient form of exercise to halt and reverse this loss. While it is certainly true that other forms of exercise like Pilates, Yoga, swimming or cycling certainly provide health benefits, research reveals that these activities can't reverse (let alone improve) muscle and bone nearly as well as a sound strength training program. Interesting, right?
Not only does science reveal that strength training is the best form of exercise to restore lost lean tissue, strength training is also shown to provide every other health benefit we require – cardio, flexibility and all. It's an all-in-one exercise program!
Your added strength also will allow you to enjoy and perform your beloved activities, whatever they may be, for longer, with greater ease and with less chance of injury. Yoga poses will be easier. Your tennis serve will be more powerful. You'll be able to do the toughest moves in Pilates. And your golf drive – forget about it. And that heavy bag of kitty litter – it will feel like a joke.
SlowBurn exercise stimulates positive adaptations to every aspect of your body including flexibility, the cardiovascular system and resting metabolic rate. This means you burn more energy at rest which contributes to leanness.
Less Exercise, Better Results
Once stimulated, the body needs time, roughly 2-3 days, to produce maximal benefits. Science indicates that if the quality of an exercise program is high, 1-2 sessions a week of strength training is more than adequate to cause optimal positive results. Remember, exercise doesn't make you fit or healthy. Your body becomes healthier and fitter if the exercise is adequate and if rest and recovery is allowed for. So not only do you not need to exercise on your days off, you shouldn't! Quality, not quantity, is where it's at.
Maximum Fat Loss
Fat loss, not necessarily weight loss, is what you really want. Fat loss is different from weight loss alone. Weight loss is not really what you want because weight loss can result from muscle and bone loss as well as fat. You want to lose fat only and build bone and muscle at the same time. And this is what our personal training program will do for you.
I've been going since 2007 and I appreciate the one-on-one strength training that I would not do if I were just going to a regular gym. I'm 76 and over the first few years I lost 25 pounds that I had accumulated in my mid-life, and combined with my walking over this great city, I feel much more energized. I plan to keep doing this until you know when....
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Ana Tchlikadze
Aug 28, 2024
5.0
The place to be! The slow burn program targets muscles more efficiently than anything I’ve tried before. Feel stronger and leaner than ever.
JC
Jenifer Curtis
Sep 1, 2019
5.0
I can't say enough great things about Fred Hahn and SlowBurn training. I've known Fred for over 20 years and he's seen me through many stages of my health, and fitness needs. From my "wedding fit" days, to my postpartum "get back in shape" era, to my mature women "stay healthy" phase. With proper diet and a half-hour a week weight training at SlowBurn Studio, I've been able to stay fit, and feel great.
The gym is quiet, clean and NEVER crowded.
A true personal fitness experience!
CG
Carson Gleberman
Apr 28, 2014
5.0
I have been training at Serious Strength for 15 years, because it works better and is easier to stick with than anything else. The gym is always scrupulously clean and cool, and the trainers always make the most of my time. It sounds too good to be true: 30 minutes, no need to shower afterward, and you get noticeably stronger and leaner. But it is ALL true. It's a tough 30 minutes, make no mistake. But if you are serious about the gym, Serious Strength is it.
Update 9/6/22: Now it’s renamed SlowBurn, and I am still at it, almost 24 years. Do I look like a body builder? Nope, I don’t have those genes (and certainly won't take steroids). Can I do active (biking, hiking) trips without training for months? Oh yeah, and hoist my own luggage overhead or up the broken escalator without breaking a sweat. I buy new clothes because I wear them out, or because I just want them, not because I change sizes. It’s very much worth it!
Update 9/5/24: Now I am eligible for senior discounts, but still doing Slow Burn twice a week. Habits are powerful forces in our lives, and I am grateful this is one was so easy to get into, and easy to keep. I am still playing singles tennis, going on (not e-)bike trips, hiking, kayaking, skiing. Compared to 16 years ago (my first InBody test) I've gained almost 4 pounds of skeletal muscle mass, and my body fat percentage is 3.5 percentage points lower. Harder to quantify is the sharper mental focus and steadier emotional keel I think come from pumping iron (safely!) - or maybe that's just a side effect of sleeping better, which also comes with pumping iron.
Frequently Asked Questions About SlowBurn Personal Training Studios
What is SlowBurn Personal Training and how does it differ from traditional workouts?
SlowBurn Personal Training is a unique strength training method using very slow, smooth, and controlled movements instead of high-force lifting. It improves strength, flexibility, endurance, and metabolism in just 30 minutes a week.
What are the operating hours of SlowBurn Personal Training Studios?
The studio is open Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 8:00 or 9:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
What personal training services and specialties does SlowBurn offer?
Services include personal training, nutritional consultation, massage therapy, InBody body composition testing, athletic improvement, and golf strengthening. Specialties include weight loss, body shaping, bodybuilding, paleo nutrition, low-carb, MedX, spinal strengthening, and low back strength.
What payment options are accepted at SlowBurn Personal Training Studios?
They accept American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, PayPal, Travelers Check, and Visa.
Is SlowBurn Personal Training LGBTQ-friendly and does it have restroom facilities?
Yes, SlowBurn welcomes the LGBTQ community and offers unisex and standard restroom facilities.
How can I contact SlowBurn Personal Training Studios?
You can contact them by phone at +1 212-579-9320 or via email at info@slowburnfitness.com.
What nearby gyms can customers visit or consider besides SlowBurn Personal Training Studios?
Nearby gyms include Serious Strength Personal Training, Uws Crossfit, and Grassroots Fitness Project, providing additional options for fitness and sport activities around the area.
Are there good dining options near SlowBurn Personal Training Studios?
Yes, nearby dining options include Tacombi for Tex Mex, Chama Mama for Georgian cuisine, Planet Sushi for sushi, and Emack and Bolio's for ice cream and smoothies.
What nearby services or shops can customers access around SlowBurn Personal Training Studios?
Nearby services include dry cleaning at Apthorp Cleaners, money transfer at Western Union, and shopping at Fashion Award Cleaners and Stoopher & Boots for clothing and gifts.
Can nearby places help customers plan their visit to SlowBurn Personal Training Studios?
Yes, customers can visit nearby POIs such as Daily Provisions bakery and Sugar and Plumm desserts before training, or relax at local spots like Bagel Talk cafe afterwards, making their visit more enjoyable.