JENNIFER MARGULIS
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Dr. J, showing off on South Beach

Over the course of one year of training with Jenn, I lost 40 pounds and 15% body fat. I can deadlift 215 pounds. I can do three pullups in a row, dips, handstands and handstand pushups. I learned how to plan and log my meals to accommodate my liftestyle and my goals. I took Jenn's "Croptop Cardio" class in December of 2015 and was croptop ready by the summer of '16. Training with Jenn was really a life-changing decision.

​Sam G.
A Division 1 athlete who always brings game-winning energy!

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Jenn is the BEST! As a former D1 athlete (played soccer UMiami), I've always put exercising at number 1 on my priority list. There are so many benefits to strength training, but the real key is having someone there to keep you motivated and most importantly, ensure you're training CORRECTLY. 

I've always exercised on my own and pushed myself almost daily doing Peloton, Barry's, Tracy Anderson, you name it; however, I stopped seeing the results I used to. 
Technique and form are two major things Jenn has helped me re-establish which have allowed me to see results both physically AND mentally. Jenn's functional approach to strength training has allowed me to feel stronger than ever and most importantly, perform the exercises correctly using perfect form, which has led to finally seeing results again! 

I see Jenn every Monday morning and it really helps set the tone for the week mentally as it pertains to my workouts. For me, "not knowing what to do in the gym" has always been a struggle, and since training with Jenn, I feel a whole new sense of motivation and focus. Jenn is fully of energy and pushes you so that you want to work hard for yourself, but also for her, given the time and thought she puts into building each workout!
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​She is also SO personable and has the type of personality that can brighten anyone's day! She truly is the best and I'm so excited to continue my fitness journey working with her!

Gar, age 74, the "Kipping Pullup King"
Lifts heavy during the week, sprints and waterskis on the weekend

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Meeting Jenn was a stroke of luck. Her programs are a constant progression, each session designed to build on the previous one. Her goals for her clients are the same as for herself; not to reach a plateau, but to keep developing skills and abilities. She is an inspiration to her clients, an example of unflagging aspiration. 

Almost immediately after we started training, my wife noticed the shape of my body was changing, and I was getting stronger. Chinups, pullups, kipping pullups (today I'm regarded as the kipping pullup king of my gym), switch lunges were all exercises I'd just about given up on. No longer. 

Today at age 74 I weigh 170lbs and am arguably in the best age-adjusted shape of my life. I deadlift 250lbs and squat 200lbs. Did I ever imagine that at my age and advanced state of decrepitude I could actually get stronger? Nope. But I indulged Jenn in her training conceits and followed her program. Now friends frequently remark on what great shape I appear to be in and insist that I actually look a decade younger. But more importantly, I feel great: stronger, healthier and frankly, more optimistic. Does it get better from here at my age? I wouldn't have thought so. But Jenn has different ideas. I'm sticking with her. 

Rachel Schur Chase, a star on Broadway and a superstar mom of two boys

I found Jenn when my PT recommended her to help me get my strength back after having my second baby. I am a Broadway dancer and was never introduced to the world of functional strength training. Now after working with Jenn, I can't imagine a world without it! Not only am I stronger for my job onstage, but I am also stronger for my two young boys who require a LOT of energy from me! Jenn is encouraging, kind, challenging and the person you want around you to help you build strength. 
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I had been a member of the Equinox gym for years and always loved the group fitness classes. As I got older and was also diagnosed with osteoporosis, I began to avoid many of the classes due to their high impact and fast pace. There were many new instructors and I was simply not confident in their knowledge of fitness. Jenn came highly recommended and I decided to call her on Dec. 31st, 2016. My first words were “This is not a New Year’s resolution. I am interested in personal training with someone who is not only knowledgeable, but will do things in a safe manner.” That was the best call I ever made. She started me off slowly, and listened to my goals and fears. She worked with me to improve my balance and I can now hold both headstands and handstands, something I was petrified to do in the past. I can also climb a rope and do pullups. When I finally agreed to go to one of Jenn’s bootcamps, I held a plank position longer than anyone else- 3 minutes! Jenn is not only excellent in what she does, but she is energetic and has the biggest smile. I am already small but Jenn has truly made me Mighty!

Roberta, learned to do the monkey bars at age 61

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​A real live Cowboy from Texas who can deadlift 335 lbs

​Jenn helped me go from doing basic bro bicep curls to bad boy deadlifts and sexy jump squats. Her methods for body fat reduction are cutting edge and highly effective. In the course of our training, I've also added back flips, handstand pushups, muscle ups, ring work, acroyoga and rock climbing to my repertoire of special skills

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The beautiful bride and upside down queen

I was always thin, but Jenn completely transformed my body to be strong. I have definition in my arms, abs, legs and back that I didn't see before. Everyone said how amazing my back looked in my wedding dress. That must be from all the pull-ups, squats, deadlifts and handstands I've been doing with Jenn over the past year. The great thing about Jenn is she doesn't give up on her clients, even when they feel like giving up on themselves.

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David H.
Trains religiously at 6am to get energized
for the workday and svelte for the weekends​

Jenn and I started working out together virtually in deep COVID, which I thought was a
temporary Band-Aid replacing group fitness classes at the time. I was wrong about the
temporary Band-Aid; I was immediately hooked on Jenn. Her broad and deep knowledge
of fitness has changed my life - not to mention that her infectious charm makes every
workout a joy. Since training with Jenn, I have transformed from a skinny twentysomething
who struggled to string pullups together to a strong, toned thirtysomething who can squat
his own weight. I truly feel like I'm reverse-aging with Jenn and am a healthier, happier
​version of myself that I ever could have imagined."​

Tara, age 60, went from "No Way," to Pushups all the way down

I really didn't expect much when I first started working out with Jenn. I was also doubtful about some of the exercises and the amount of time we were spending on them. Pullup? Is she crazy? She wants me to do a pushup all the way down to the floor? No way! I told her on day one that I don't have an athletic bone in me, so don't push it too much with me!

Slowly but surely, I've made tremendous progress. That's because Jenn is a great coach and is very committed to her work. She knows how to break down exercises so that you can achieve the seemingly impossible. I'm now doing modified pullups and full pushups - much to my shock and amazement. Overall, I look much leaner and stronger. In particular, my arms look fantastic! My husband is amazed too and can't get over his wife's new "athletic" spirit. 

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Alexa, nicknamed Pro-Lexa for how proactive and positive she is!

​When I met Jenn, my goal was to be able to do the monkey bars for a Spartan Race. I was afraid to reach from one bar to the next. Jenn helped me get stronger and overcome my fear until I was able to soar across the monkey bars effortlessly. Then we mastered chin-ups, then pull-ups, and even handstands. Now we're working on handstand pushups! I feel great about how strong I have become and how much leaner and more defined my body is. Jenn can boost my energy even after a long day. Our workouts have consistently been the best part of my day and I actually find myself looking forward to the gym instead of dreading it anymore! After my heart surgery, Jenn helped ease me back into our workouts and I feel better than ever. I loved the look on my brother's face this summer when he saw me do a handstand and a pullup!

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​Niroda, who is famous for never giving less than 100% effort. Also for dropping dress sizes, lifting 170 pounds and doing chin-ups on her own.

Jenn took the 'work' out of workout for me, and has whipped me into shape in under 6 months of working with her. What I love about Jenn is that she doesn't have a cookie cutter routine for all her clients, but instead tailors it to make sure I meet the goals I want for myself. Jenn inspires me to do things that I never thought I could (like handstands, deadlifts, and unassisted pullups... to speak nothing of a 250m row in under a minute!) and makes me want to push through to keep getting better. Meeting Jenn on the sidewalk with one of her clients (thanks Alexa!) was one of the best accidents ever!

​Will, the perfectionist who always does his hw and finishes every rep

“When I first spoke to Jenn, I told her I wanted to be fitter. I didn’t need to lose weight, but I wanted to feel strong and not soft. Well now I walk in to the gym and deadlift 245lbs with perfect form, and people notice that I am strong. I show up at family gatherings and people comment on how my muscles look. I do five pullups in a row, and my arms may feel like Jell-o, but then they recover and do it again. My abs were once a fantasy but now they actually help me swing my feet up to the bar, hold planks and maintain balance. I also discovered a sort of natural talent for handstands. Oh - and I lost 3.5% body fat in about seven month’s time. That’s pretty cool, too.”
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Michelle completed her first Spartan Race this past October (she is on the right)

Jenn is a dedicated trainer who helped me drop 12 pounds in less than 6 months. Her enthusiasm is so contagious, and she is there for you every step of the way. Whether you need diet advice, weekly homework, or just motivation, she is a hands-on trainer and mentor. I tell everyone "Jenn is my Jesus, and I am her disciple." Spread the good word!

Mariel, a former college rugby athlete who can now deadlift 335lbs! 

I worked with Jenn for 3.5 years in-person and remotely. During that time, Jenn guided me through some of my greatest exercise accomplishments. I went from never deadlifting before to hitting a PR of 335lbs for 3 reps; from not being able to jump rope to being able to do 100 single unders consecutively; from not being able to do a pushup to doing 10 pushups in a row! Jenn is extremely knowledgeable about all things exercise and fitness and was able to create a unique program for me that developed my full body strength to a degree I never knew possible and she kept things fresh so I was never bored!
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