David Verrastro
Assistant Personal Training Manager
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Studies from SUNY Cortland, N.A.S.M. – C.P.T. and American Red Cross Adult CPR and AED certified.
Specialties:
Strength training, sports-specific training, muscle building, weight loss, workout styles, and programming for all levels, from beginner to advanced, build confidence and comfort in the gym. Adaptable to all!
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Fun Fact:
I was on a Reality TV Show.
Why did you go into Personal Training?
I started working out in eighth grade with a Personal Trainer for sports and loved being in the gym environment. After I stopped playing sports, my passion for working out didn’t stop. As I got older, I noticed the positive impact being in the gym had not only physically, but also mentally. I want to help people improve their physical health, knowing the positive impact it will also have on their mental health to lead to a better quality of life!
David’s Success Stories
Anna T.
I came to David with strength and mobility issues which have led to injury in the past. From our first meeting together, he listened to my concerns and my goals. He has helped me pinpoint my weaknesses and tailor each session to target those areas. Each week builds upon the previous and I have seen and felt my body become stronger as well as my balance improve. I have a very demanding job physically which can lead to flare-ups and overuse injuries if I am not careful. David has been very understanding when I have had to take a break to let my body recover so I am able to get the most out of my next workout. He has great intuition and is not afraid to push me when I doubt myself. He knows I can pull out another rep or two or up the weight for the next set. He changes things up so that each session is never 100% the same which keeps me on my toes, present, and engaged because I don’t know what’s going to be next. I am still on my journey, and I have a ways to go to attain my goals, but regaining and building my strength, mobility and flexibility has improved my confidence and made me that much more determined to keep going.
Brianne D.
I have been training with David for over a year now. He is extremely knowledgeable in his profession, with over ten years of experience, and passes that knowledge to his clients. As a result of training with David, I’m more confident in and out of the gym. My energy has increased, and I can easily do activities that I used to find challenging. My only regret is not starting weightlifting with David sooner! Thanks, Trainer David, for all you do!
Barbara F.
Dave determined what I needed most and guided me through using the right equipment.
Deborah A.
David has been the best trainer for me. David works not only on my physical wellness but also on my confidence. David knows exactly what is best for me on all levels at the gym. He works me hard in such a positive way. I love working with David and look forward to my workouts each day! Thank you, David, for working with me!
Laura D.
I’ve been training with David since January of 2023. I started using a trainer because I struggled to push myself hard enough at the gym and knew I needed someone with more expertise.
David has helped more than I can say in this paragraph. He has helped me push myself mentally and physically at the gym. He educates me on the machines and muscle groups, so I feel more informed about my body as I exercise.