Jeffrey Abate

Jeff is a terrific trainer. When I began working out at the Center, I asked for a trainer who would listen. Jeff asks for my input, goals, experience, limitations, questions, and concerns. Then he combines that information with his knowledge and creates a plan just for me.

When an exercise becomes too easy or just doesn’t work for me, he finds an alternative. Each plan is designed to work for me at a particular moment in time. Training just doesn’t get better than this! I feel great when I’m working out and even better when I’m finished. Thanks, Jeff!

Jeff is a wonderful trainer! He listens and communicates well. He is supportive and understands my needs, my strengths, and my struggles. Jeff is kind, patient, and encourages me to do and be the best I can! We work hard, and I see and feel the results. Thank you, Jeff!

Jeff has been an enthusiastic, encouraging, and supportive trainer. This has allowed me to gain strength and flexibility. His careful choice of exercises keeps each session interesting and challenging.

My daughter, Francesca, has been coming to the Center for many years, and in October 2022, she began working with Jeff through the Adaptive Wellness and Exercise Program.

Since then, Jeff has been her trainer, and it has been such a wonderful and meaningful experience for both of us. Jeff has been so much more than a trainer to her. He is committed, caring, compassionate, and genuinely invested in her success. He encouraged, inspired, and supported her every step of the way.

Frankie loves coming to her sessions because Jeff makes exercise fun while still challenging her and tailoring every workout to her individual needs and abilities. He has provided the same high-quality instruction, patience, and caring environment from day one.

One of the things we appreciate most about the Center is how welcoming and supportive the instructors are toward people of all abilities, including individuals with special needs. It has given my daughter a place where she feels comfortable, accepted, and motivated to do her best. Seeing her confidence and enjoyment grow through the years has been incredibly rewarding for me as her mother.

We have been so impressed with our experience that we have confidently recommended the Center to many of our friends over the years.

And there is one more part of our story that I think says a lot about Jeff. After seeing firsthand how wonderfully he has worked with my daughter, I decided to ask Jeff to become my Personal Trainer as well! I knew that if he could motivate, challenge, and encourage my daughter the way he has, I wanted to experience that same level of care and commitment for myself.

We are incredibly grateful to Jeff and the Center for creating an environment where fitness is not just about exercise but also about confidence, encouragement, inclusion, and belief in what every person is capable of achieving.

Jeff is intelligent, kind, and a good listener. I have worked with Jeff for three years, and in that time, through careful listening and adjusting workouts to my needs, he helped me drastically improve lower back issues, stemming from many years of sedentary habits. He also helps me manage my chronic condition by coaching me to maintain good habits. He is a delightful person, and I look forward to many workouts with Jeff.

Jeff is a remarkable trainer and person: knowledgeable, patient, easy with my mistakes and weariness, always encouraging. He has been my trainer for at least four years. (I was fortunate that he was available when I had to stop for a few months in 2024 because I was getting an artificial knee.) I had to stop this year for a period of weeks because of a fractured vertebra. When I returned, he developed a program that would put little stress on my back and yet allow me the other necessary exercises that I need. I’m 81, and Jeff makes me realize the work I need to do. His presence makes me want to do this work. I’ve had no other trainer. Jeff seems to be a model for what the best trainers should be. I value his presence in my life.

Jeff is great! His knowledge of which exercises help the body part that I am having issues with has helped me tremendously. He encourages me to keep going. Plus, he has a great personality, which makes the workout feel easier. Can’t ask for a better trainer

Jeff has done a great job of making me much fitter and helping me feel better about myself. Before setting up an exercise routine, he carefully evaluated my current physical condition and questioned me closely about my goals for the training sessions. He came up with a very helpful program for me. He is very supportive, encouraging, and informative at each session and is constantly thinking of ways for me to improve my conditioning. He also has a very pleasant personality and is fun to be with. I highly recommend Jeff.

I have been working with Jeff for over a year. He has helped me gain balance and work past issues from my disability. I no longer trip and fall all the time. I can carry my job equipment now. I’m in the best shape of my life.

Jeff held me accountable and showed me exactly what to work on in my trouble areas, helping me become stronger and more flexible. With Jeff’s guidance, I’ve lost weight, gained muscle mass, and improved my mobility—something I couldn’t have accomplished on my own!