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I went to Sgt. Nate for about a 1.5 years. The only reason I stopped was bc life happened. I got a new job and moved. I still haven't found anything comparable to what I had with Sgt Nate. His classes were super challenging and amazing at the same time!!! I consider him not only a fitness instructor but a friend. He motivates you to be a better person both mentally and physically. The small class sizes allow for individualized attention. One thing I loved the most was the team oriented environment. There was no intimidation at all. I could go on forever! If you know what's good for you - go check out Sgt Nate!!
Jeannette W. This was one of the hardest and most incredibly challenging classes I've taken through class pass thus far. Focuses on endurance and strength training. He was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I started working out last month so this was insanely hard! Can't wait to come back! Really worth it!
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I have been at PTF most Tuesday-Friday mornings every week for the past 6 months or so and those 45 minutes a day have made such a difference in my strength. Nearly a year ago, due to a low back injury, I was told I could never do a backbend again, do weighted swings, run more than 2 miles, even do a simple crunch. Thanks to Sgt Nate's individualized fitness attention and modifications I am now able to do (almost) exactly what the rest of the class is doing. The best part about these classes are that Sarge will modify each move to suit the individuals, and he is right there with you cheering you on. I feel so strong and so fortunate to have been a part of this wonderful community of exercisers!
Hanna M.
Hanna M.
I have always loved Kettlebell workouts and this is by far my fav class to do them! I have already seen an improvement in my strength and endurance. I like how Sgt. Nate keeps me on track and most of all doesn't waste time. I guess his military background helps with that! If you are a cardio junkie, try this.
Ellen L.
Sgt Nate's Kettle bell class was intense! Be prepared to work! Sgt Nate is very friendly and makes sure to properly teach the proper technique when using the kettle bells. Definitely recommend if you are looking to get a great workout!
Munch S.
Sgt Nate's classes will kick your butt! As a former college athlete, I know a good workout! I am always seeking out the best use of my time and I haven't found another trainer in Philly that replicates the workout that you get in Sgts classes.
Alexis M.
Alexis M.
Fitness neophytes, no need to fear Sgt. Nate! Trust me... I'm not going to impress you with my fitness prowess because I have none. I've dipped my big toe in the Philly fitness waters, but hadn't taken the plunge until I found Sgt. Nate Fitness.
How many push-ups can I do? Technically none*, but I'm working on that. What's a burpee? It's not as cute as it sounds - sort of a push-up, frog leap torture maneuver, but I'm getting better. Do you know what a hip flexor is? I didn't until mine were ON FIRE from the 45 minute core-centered workout led by Sgt. Nate.
Sgt. Nate is a realist - he tells it like it is & asks only that you do your best. He's challenging without being intimidating, professional yet personal & he seems to truly care about his recruits. Looking forward to seeing results & having less daily reminders.**
*No "girlie" push-ups allowed, until I get the upper body & core strength needed to perform a perfect push-up I'm relegated to lowering my body to the ground & pushing up in two clumsy movements (sort of like a fish out of water). I never knew a push-up was a full body workout!
**A "reminder" is the soreness you feel in your muscles after you've worked out with Sgt. Nate. Read less
Katrina C.
How many push-ups can I do? Technically none*, but I'm working on that. What's a burpee? It's not as cute as it sounds - sort of a push-up, frog leap torture maneuver, but I'm getting better. Do you know what a hip flexor is? I didn't until mine were ON FIRE from the 45 minute core-centered workout led by Sgt. Nate.
Sgt. Nate is a realist - he tells it like it is & asks only that you do your best. He's challenging without being intimidating, professional yet personal & he seems to truly care about his recruits. Looking forward to seeing results & having less daily reminders.**
*No "girlie" push-ups allowed, until I get the upper body & core strength needed to perform a perfect push-up I'm relegated to lowering my body to the ground & pushing up in two clumsy movements (sort of like a fish out of water). I never knew a push-up was a full body workout!
**A "reminder" is the soreness you feel in your muscles after you've worked out with Sgt. Nate. Read less
Katrina C.
I have worked out regularly (4-5 days a week) for the past few years ... yoga, running (half marathons, Broad St run), lifting and cardio at the gym, spinning .... I've tried almost everything. This summer, I decided to try out some boot camp classes, and I got hooked. I was getting great workouts and had never worked harder. I thought I was in good shape and doing fantastic.
Then, I tried out my first ranger training class with Sgt Nate in Washington Square Park. I would like to share my thought process.
5 minutes in - "This is just the warm up?"
10 minutes - " He wants me to do 20 what?"
30 minutes - "Okay, my legs might give out while I'm doing one of these so called recovery loops.."
40 minutes - "Keep breathing. Just keep breathing."
45 minutes - "I don't know if I can really step up onto this fountain one more time without falling in head first. Which isn't such a bad option."
50 minutes - " I might die."
52 minutes - "Really, I might jump into the fountain now. Or fall in after I die"
54 minutes - "If I have to do one more rocket launcher, I might not be able to walk home. Because I might be dead."
60 minutes - "I DIDN'T DIE!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE I DIDN'T DIE!!!"
Since that day, I am happy to report that I have returned to 5 or 6 ranger training classes at the Schuylkill Banks and Rittenhouse and to a couple of his indoor classes called Strengh Tone Conditioning at the Camac Center. I signed up for an unlimited membership for October, because it is seriously the best thing I've ever experienced. If you really commit yourself, I don't see how transformation could not happen. (Did I say that right? It has to happen!)
The ranger training classes are generally split up into circuits of different exercises with running included that are repeated 4 times. The workouts are always different, and I am always sore somewhere. For example, yesterday, we partnered up by the river. While one partner was holding a wall sit; the other was running up to the top of the Walnut Stairs and doing 10 burpees and running back down. Then you switched places. That was repeated 4 times. Then we did suicides! I'm not joking! That was only about 1/2 of the workout too.Tell me that isn't hard core??!
He is expanding his studio with more indoor class options this fall, which I am sure will be fabulous. He has a couple of other instructors who are just as hard if not harder than he is, but he teaches almost all of his classes. I am looking forward to becoming a regular and really diving in for the month of October. He is motivational and very supportive. You don't "get in trouble" or get yelled at for not being able to do something, but the small class atmosphere certainly has you wanting to keep up with those guys and gals that have been doing this for the past 3 years. Nate has a big knowledge base and knows and can tell you exactly why you are doing a certain exercise.
Don't take my word for it. Try it. You'll get hooked. This, however, is a great thing to get hooked on.
Katrina C.
Then, I tried out my first ranger training class with Sgt Nate in Washington Square Park. I would like to share my thought process.
5 minutes in - "This is just the warm up?"
10 minutes - " He wants me to do 20 what?"
30 minutes - "Okay, my legs might give out while I'm doing one of these so called recovery loops.."
40 minutes - "Keep breathing. Just keep breathing."
45 minutes - "I don't know if I can really step up onto this fountain one more time without falling in head first. Which isn't such a bad option."
50 minutes - " I might die."
52 minutes - "Really, I might jump into the fountain now. Or fall in after I die"
54 minutes - "If I have to do one more rocket launcher, I might not be able to walk home. Because I might be dead."
60 minutes - "I DIDN'T DIE!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE I DIDN'T DIE!!!"
Since that day, I am happy to report that I have returned to 5 or 6 ranger training classes at the Schuylkill Banks and Rittenhouse and to a couple of his indoor classes called Strengh Tone Conditioning at the Camac Center. I signed up for an unlimited membership for October, because it is seriously the best thing I've ever experienced. If you really commit yourself, I don't see how transformation could not happen. (Did I say that right? It has to happen!)
The ranger training classes are generally split up into circuits of different exercises with running included that are repeated 4 times. The workouts are always different, and I am always sore somewhere. For example, yesterday, we partnered up by the river. While one partner was holding a wall sit; the other was running up to the top of the Walnut Stairs and doing 10 burpees and running back down. Then you switched places. That was repeated 4 times. Then we did suicides! I'm not joking! That was only about 1/2 of the workout too.Tell me that isn't hard core??!
He is expanding his studio with more indoor class options this fall, which I am sure will be fabulous. He has a couple of other instructors who are just as hard if not harder than he is, but he teaches almost all of his classes. I am looking forward to becoming a regular and really diving in for the month of October. He is motivational and very supportive. You don't "get in trouble" or get yelled at for not being able to do something, but the small class atmosphere certainly has you wanting to keep up with those guys and gals that have been doing this for the past 3 years. Nate has a big knowledge base and knows and can tell you exactly why you are doing a certain exercise.
Don't take my word for it. Try it. You'll get hooked. This, however, is a great thing to get hooked on.
Katrina C.