What Clients are Saying
See what adults 40+ in Wyckoff and surrounding Bergen County areas are saying about private one-on-one personal training at CR Fitness.
“have now lost over 40 pounds in my first year of working out with Charlie”
In late March of 2015 I found myself weighing in at 297 pounds, with little energy, no cardiovascular stamina, sore joints and generally feeling lousy about myself. I was an athlete my entire life, playing 3 sports in high school, continuing 2 of them into college and playing basketball, golf, baseball (then softball) into my 30’s and now 40’s. With the weight I was carrying, how unhealthy I generally felt and the wear and tear I was feeling in my legs, back and joints, I was facing the serious reality that I would need to give up playing these games I still loved. Although I felt there was still an athlete trapped inside that could play these sports the way I wanted to, I was physically unable to perform at the level I wanted to.
Over the years past 20–25 years since college as I put on the weight, I always wanted to return to working out consistently, but each time I tried to start working out I could only pull from the knowledge I had developed while working out in college and my early 20’s and inevitably that would result in me injuring myself and quickly abandoning the workout regimen. Faced with the prospect of needing to give up my continuing passion for recreational sports activities while still very much wanting to rediscover some resemblance of the athlete that I had once been, I decided to seek out a personal trainer, something I had never believed in, to see if that route could help me get back into shape.
With so many options to choose from I had no idea where to begin. My wife suggested Charlie, as she had been part of and enjoyed some of his boot camp workouts in the past. I immediately liked that Charlie wanted to sit down with me for a consultation first. We talked about the past, my goals, nutrition and I recall leaving after that first consultation feeling like he knew his stuff and that I wanted to get started right away. I scheduled my first workout that same week. We started slow, building up range of motion and strength. Charlie is exceptional at designing a program for the individual, tailored toward my needs and progressing at a pace that is safe for me but effective. I saw results very quickly and I started to get more lean and fit. The pounds came off quickly at first and we continued to set and adjust personal goals.
I started to see and feel a little more like the athlete that I once was and am now able to do things and partake in activities like softball, basketball and golf that I struggled with prior to working out with Charlie and had considered giving up as I could not do the things I could and could not do them without injury. I lost 20 pounds quickly, the next 10 were tougher and I hit a bit of a plateau after 30 pounds but Charlie was ready with some tweaks and adjustments to my workout and some very knowledgeable discussion about food and nutrition and I was able to work through the plateau and have now lost over 40 pounds in my first year of working out with Charlie.
More important than the number on the scale however, is the fact that I feel great, mentally and physically. With Charlie’s guidance I feel like I have developed and continue to develop life-long healthy habits with regard to weight training, cardio training and nutrition. Joints that used to be chronic problems for me: back, knees, hips, shoulders and elbows are no longer a problem and it has been a very long time since I’ve looked and felt as physically fit as I do right now. I have developed greater range of motion and flexibility as well as strength and I find myself able to do things physically and athletically that I haven’t been able to do for 15 to 20 years. I actually feel so good and feel so strong that sometimes I do need to remind myself that I am not 20 years younger but it’s a good reminder to have to give yourself.
Happy, healthy and feeling great.
Over the years past 20–25 years since college as I put on the weight, I always wanted to return to working out consistently, but each time I tried to start working out I could only pull from the knowledge I had developed while working out in college and my early 20’s and inevitably that would result in me injuring myself and quickly abandoning the workout regimen. Faced with the prospect of needing to give up my continuing passion for recreational sports activities while still very much wanting to rediscover some resemblance of the athlete that I had once been, I decided to seek out a personal trainer, something I had never believed in, to see if that route could help me get back into shape.
With so many options to choose from I had no idea where to begin. My wife suggested Charlie, as she had been part of and enjoyed some of his boot camp workouts in the past. I immediately liked that Charlie wanted to sit down with me for a consultation first. We talked about the past, my goals, nutrition and I recall leaving after that first consultation feeling like he knew his stuff and that I wanted to get started right away. I scheduled my first workout that same week. We started slow, building up range of motion and strength. Charlie is exceptional at designing a program for the individual, tailored toward my needs and progressing at a pace that is safe for me but effective. I saw results very quickly and I started to get more lean and fit. The pounds came off quickly at first and we continued to set and adjust personal goals.
I started to see and feel a little more like the athlete that I once was and am now able to do things and partake in activities like softball, basketball and golf that I struggled with prior to working out with Charlie and had considered giving up as I could not do the things I could and could not do them without injury. I lost 20 pounds quickly, the next 10 were tougher and I hit a bit of a plateau after 30 pounds but Charlie was ready with some tweaks and adjustments to my workout and some very knowledgeable discussion about food and nutrition and I was able to work through the plateau and have now lost over 40 pounds in my first year of working out with Charlie.
More important than the number on the scale however, is the fact that I feel great, mentally and physically. With Charlie’s guidance I feel like I have developed and continue to develop life-long healthy habits with regard to weight training, cardio training and nutrition. Joints that used to be chronic problems for me: back, knees, hips, shoulders and elbows are no longer a problem and it has been a very long time since I’ve looked and felt as physically fit as I do right now. I have developed greater range of motion and flexibility as well as strength and I find myself able to do things physically and athletically that I haven’t been able to do for 15 to 20 years. I actually feel so good and feel so strong that sometimes I do need to remind myself that I am not 20 years younger but it’s a good reminder to have to give yourself.
Happy, healthy and feeling great.
Wyckoff, NJ
“my doctor reports my blood sugar A1C is back down out of the pre-diabetic range and is now normal”
I’m 61 yrs old and have been training with Charles at CR Fitness for two years. Since I started I have lost 30 Lbs, I feel great, look better and best of all my doctor reports my blood sugar A1C is back down out of the pre-diabetic range and is now normal. In addition his comments to my recent EKG from my physical were “Excellent! Resting heart rate 52 – it’s Athletic!”
I work hard, I don’t cancel and have tailored my work out with Charles to accomplish my goals. I’m there 3x per week for an hour of individual training. My results speak for themselves. The benefits have carried over into everyday life ie; being active and just doing the physical things we all need to do without injury. I’m not 35 any more but it sure feels like it!
I’m happy to recommend CR Fitness – not just because Charles is a nice guy and it’s convenient location, but that I have achieved results!
I work hard, I don’t cancel and have tailored my work out with Charles to accomplish my goals. I’m there 3x per week for an hour of individual training. My results speak for themselves. The benefits have carried over into everyday life ie; being active and just doing the physical things we all need to do without injury. I’m not 35 any more but it sure feels like it!
I’m happy to recommend CR Fitness – not just because Charles is a nice guy and it’s convenient location, but that I have achieved results!
“I lost 15 pounds and went from a size 8 to a size 4 training with Charlie”
I lost 15 pounds and went from a size 8 to a size 4 training with Charlie. Charlie is very committed to my goals. He is passionate about health and fitness, which makes me passionate. The workouts are interesting and challenging and I’m excited to continue to see results!
“In approximately three months I have lost 20 pounds, developed strength and stamina”
Over the years poor eating habits exacerbated by work place stress, being on the road four to five days a week, lack of sleep and exercise; all in combination resulted in a toxic mix that brought me to the most unhealthiest I had ever been. Something had to be done and fast.
My wife came upon CR Fitness on the web and we liked what we read; personal training through one-on-one interaction and nutritional support to develop healthy eating habits that could lead to sustainable life-style changes. I was looking for a transformational experience with CR Fitness and I can happily report that I have found it.
In approximately three months I have lost 20 pounds, developed strength and stamina, gained valuable nutritional and eating habit knowledge all of which have left me well positioned to achieve continuous improvement. I see my relationship with CR Fitness as a partnership blending personal responsibility for one’s own health improvements and professional guidance and experience. This is truly a winning combination for me!
My wife came upon CR Fitness on the web and we liked what we read; personal training through one-on-one interaction and nutritional support to develop healthy eating habits that could lead to sustainable life-style changes. I was looking for a transformational experience with CR Fitness and I can happily report that I have found it.
In approximately three months I have lost 20 pounds, developed strength and stamina, gained valuable nutritional and eating habit knowledge all of which have left me well positioned to achieve continuous improvement. I see my relationship with CR Fitness as a partnership blending personal responsibility for one’s own health improvements and professional guidance and experience. This is truly a winning combination for me!
Glen Rock, NJ
“He has balanced pushing me with keeping me injury free during my workouts”
Working out with Charlie has been life-changing. He has helped me to make healthy eating and proper exercise a way of life– and as a result, the pounds have melted away. I’ve shed 25 pounds in 4 months and have never felt better. I have been so impressed with Charlie’s professionalism and vast knowledge. He has balanced pushing me with keeping me injury free during my workouts. Charlie is more than a trainer, he is a life coach. I feel like he is committed to my success and a partner in my personal journey to be the healthiest woman I can possibly be.
“Not only do I feel better than I have in years, but I’ve also learned how to manage my back properly moving forward“
For years, I struggled with back issues and did everything I could to avoid surgery. In January, I started working with Charlie at CR Fitness, and it’s been a game-changer. Not only do I feel better than I have in years, but I’ve also learned how to manage my back properly moving forward — without causing further harm. Grateful for the progress and the knowledge!
“Charlie is well informed and teaches his clients the most current literature on health, fitness and weight loss”
When I began using Charlie as a personal trainer, I was recovering from a knee problem which created certain exercise limitations and potential for knee pain. I was skeptical about my potential to see results through training, and honest about my lifelong hatred of exercise and love of chocolate.
After 6 months, I’ve improved my knee and lost 12 lbs. by developing healthier patterns and lifestyle choices, thanks to Charlie’s informed persuasion and guidance. I feel good about getting stronger, slimmer and healthier. I really didn’t think it was possible. But, Charlie is well informed and teaches his clients the most current literature on health, fitness and weight loss. It is this combination of knowledge, consistent support, hard work, a good sense of humor, balanced by his keen understanding of human nature and realistic practicality, that set him apart from other trainers. He is the nicest drill sergeant you will meet.
With Charlie’s excellent work, I have gotten the job done (no longer hate exercise, still enjoy some chocolate) and am thrilled by the results.
Thanks Charlie!
After 6 months, I’ve improved my knee and lost 12 lbs. by developing healthier patterns and lifestyle choices, thanks to Charlie’s informed persuasion and guidance. I feel good about getting stronger, slimmer and healthier. I really didn’t think it was possible. But, Charlie is well informed and teaches his clients the most current literature on health, fitness and weight loss. It is this combination of knowledge, consistent support, hard work, a good sense of humor, balanced by his keen understanding of human nature and realistic practicality, that set him apart from other trainers. He is the nicest drill sergeant you will meet.
With Charlie’s excellent work, I have gotten the job done (no longer hate exercise, still enjoy some chocolate) and am thrilled by the results.
Thanks Charlie!
“After only a few months I have to say that I am down 12 pounds and my mushy middle is gone”
I first called Charlie for two reasons. One, I had chronic neck and shoulder pain that would often plague me for months at a time, putting an end to my workouts and any progress I had been making at the time. And secondly, because I had, in the last year or two, been carrying around that “mid-life middle” that torments so many women of a “certain age.” I had started to believe there was nothing I could do about that, as all the books and magazines told me, it was the hormones and a slowing metabolism. Skeptically, I decided to give it a shot.
After only a few months I have to say that I am down 12 pounds and my mushy middle is gone. I’ve gone down a pants size, although I’m thinking of returning my new size 6’s because they are too big. What’s more, I’ve been working out pain free, I’m not worried about throwing out my shoulder doing simple tasks and my posture is better.
Charlie is the most focused personal trainer I’ve ever worked with. He asks you to set a goal and then does everything in his power to get you to it. But he will not kill you. His workouts are tough, getting gradually harder as you get stronger, but his interest is in getting you to your goal in a healthy way. Always mindful of preventing injuries, he creates a plan that works with your life. We talk about nutrition, a subject I originally fought him on while he patiently waited for me to see the light. And we talk about the biggest obstacle most people have to achieving health and fitness: our own heads.
Charlie knows a million exercises, but to him that’s not enough. He spends countless hours researching exercise physiology and philosophies, nutrition and health. If your elbow hurts one week, he’ll come back next week sighting five studies on elbow injuries.
Having surpassed my goals, I now need to decide on a new one. Oh, I’m not done. As Charlie says, we are all a work in progress. But I’m turning fifty in a few months and planning to hike the Grand Tetons on my birthday. Thanks to Charlie, I think I’ll make it to the top. Now all I need is a new pair of size four hiking shorts.
After only a few months I have to say that I am down 12 pounds and my mushy middle is gone. I’ve gone down a pants size, although I’m thinking of returning my new size 6’s because they are too big. What’s more, I’ve been working out pain free, I’m not worried about throwing out my shoulder doing simple tasks and my posture is better.
Charlie is the most focused personal trainer I’ve ever worked with. He asks you to set a goal and then does everything in his power to get you to it. But he will not kill you. His workouts are tough, getting gradually harder as you get stronger, but his interest is in getting you to your goal in a healthy way. Always mindful of preventing injuries, he creates a plan that works with your life. We talk about nutrition, a subject I originally fought him on while he patiently waited for me to see the light. And we talk about the biggest obstacle most people have to achieving health and fitness: our own heads.
Charlie knows a million exercises, but to him that’s not enough. He spends countless hours researching exercise physiology and philosophies, nutrition and health. If your elbow hurts one week, he’ll come back next week sighting five studies on elbow injuries.
Having surpassed my goals, I now need to decide on a new one. Oh, I’m not done. As Charlie says, we are all a work in progress. But I’m turning fifty in a few months and planning to hike the Grand Tetons on my birthday. Thanks to Charlie, I think I’ll make it to the top. Now all I need is a new pair of size four hiking shorts.
“I’m 47 years old and in the best shape of my life…both physically and mentally!“
I’ve been a client of Charlie’s for 7 years. I can say, without a doubt, he’s the most conscientious trainer I’ve ever worked with. I’m 47 years old and in the best shape of my life…both physically and mentally!
I can rely on Charlie to help me on both fronts at each and every session. I look forward to working with him, not only to train, but also to talk about the challenges I face in my daily life. And now, I refer to Charlie as my friend…as calling him “trainer” would minimize the true benefits he provides!
I recommend him to everyone I know! Charlie truly knows what it takes to achieve a healthy body and mind, and that’s hard to come by.
I can rely on Charlie to help me on both fronts at each and every session. I look forward to working with him, not only to train, but also to talk about the challenges I face in my daily life. And now, I refer to Charlie as my friend…as calling him “trainer” would minimize the true benefits he provides!
I recommend him to everyone I know! Charlie truly knows what it takes to achieve a healthy body and mind, and that’s hard to come by.
“a knowledgeable and thoughtful trainer who took into account not only my goals but my injuries”
I have been working with Charlie for a year and I can’t say enough great things about him as a trainer. As a guy over 40 I wanted a knowledgeable and thoughtful trainer who took into account not only my goals but my injuries (I have a bad back).
Charlie constantly is creating new routines for me which are challenging but also ensures I’m not doing anything that can re-injure my back (and working my core which has helped my back pain).
There are plenty of trainers out there that use the same cookie cutter programs and aren’t thinking about individual clients – fortunately, that’s not Charlie.
Charlie constantly is creating new routines for me which are challenging but also ensures I’m not doing anything that can re-injure my back (and working my core which has helped my back pain).
There are plenty of trainers out there that use the same cookie cutter programs and aren’t thinking about individual clients – fortunately, that’s not Charlie.
“His workouts constantly offer variety with a focus on achieving results while avoiding injury”
I have been a client of Charlie for over 2 years. He is the best among all the personal trainers I have used. I have been on a multi-year mission to lose weight and get into the best shape I can. While our sessions are focused on strength training, he also gets involved in discussing my nutrition and the cardio exercise I do at home. His workouts constantly offer variety with a focus on achieving results while avoiding injury. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to get into better shape.
“I am 71 years old and am now doing exercises and stretches that were previously beyond my capabilities”
I am recommending without reservation, Charlie Remiggio as a personal trainer. I started training with Charlie about 5 months ago with the express purpose of improving my posture and balance and to also strengthen my core.
Charlie is patient, innovative and understanding of my limitations. In just a few months, I am well on the way to achieve my goals, due to his ability to motivate me. The program he has structured is just right for my capabilities.
I am 71 years old and am now doing exercises and stretches that were previously beyond my capabilities.
Charlie is patient, innovative and understanding of my limitations. In just a few months, I am well on the way to achieve my goals, due to his ability to motivate me. The program he has structured is just right for my capabilities.
I am 71 years old and am now doing exercises and stretches that were previously beyond my capabilities.
“He develops a personalized program to fit your need and age”
Charlie is the best personal trainer I’ve worked with. He develops a personalized program to fit your need and age. Being older, my concern for strength and flexibility has started to become an issue.
Charlie is extremely knowledgeable and individualized a program specifically for my needs. He continues to take CE courses to continue to develop his knowledge. I highly recommend CR Fitness for anyone, any age that is looking for a great personal trainer.
Charlie is extremely knowledgeable and individualized a program specifically for my needs. He continues to take CE courses to continue to develop his knowledge. I highly recommend CR Fitness for anyone, any age that is looking for a great personal trainer.
“More importantly, he explains how to execute each exercise”
Charlie is a fantastic and extremely knowledgeable personal trainer. I’m having a great experience with him. Every session I have is wonderful. He explains the parts of the body that are being targeted by the experience.
More importantly, he explains how to execute each exercise. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking to work with a trainer and wanting to make wonderful gains and physical advances.
More importantly, he explains how to execute each exercise. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking to work with a trainer and wanting to make wonderful gains and physical advances.
* Individual results may vary. Testimonials reflect personal experiences and do not guarantee specific outcomes.
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