Abbey Dehnert Personal Trainer

A few years ago I called Abbey to get help with my work out routines. She didn’t respond to my messages. A year later I emailed her after I learned she was taking on new clients. Her email let me know that she was not taking new clients. I suspect it was because I am a male. I wrote a negative review and then she started emailing me. I would suggest finding a trainer who is not located in a residential building.

At the point that my sister recommended Abbey to me, I had retired my theatrical career, put on a ton of weight and hadn’t worked out in years. My body felt like a ‘blob’…literally, ‘dead’ from the neck down! I could barely do 1 minute on the stationary bike, or more than 2 or 3 repetitions of any exercise she gave me. With her supreme patience, kindness and masterful knowledge of how ‘older bodies’ work… I, slowly, became toned and fit, to the point where my muscles are strong and firm, plus, I now have great endurance, and energy. Along with being a gifted dancer, trapeze artist, reflexologist, and personal trainer, Abbey is one of the most emotionally healthy people I’ve ever met. She has a deep respect for herself and others… zero ‘attitude and is even tempered and confident in her own abilities… She is willing to work with my schedule which is important to me, as it changes from week to week. Our workouts are diversified and never boring… Abbey also has a great appreciation of humor, (heartily laughs at my jokes), and is a terrific listener (I, sometimes, regale her with stories of my week for our entire hour!!)…I always feel she is truly ‘interested’ in what I have to say, and in what I am dealing with… She is not only my ‘workout guru’, she has become a treasured friend. Thank you, Abbey, for never giving up on me, when I had all but given up on myself… You have my vote as «Best Personal Trainer in NYC»!!

Abbey’s training method is, simply, effective. Over the past 10 years of training with her, I have seen a considerable improvement in my physique, I’ve felt more consistent wellbeing, and I’ve seen an end to aches. Abbey has a insightful knowledge of the body, and in addition to her certifications and studies, she has distinguished herself by strength training with Drs. Louis & Nestor Savas — the Savases were among the best chiropractors in the world before they retired. Abbey motivates me to work, is focused in her approach to one’s body, and she is a genuinely kind and empathetic person. She is upbeat and funny, and her home studio is comfortable and charming. She is also a trapeze artist and engaged in artistic pursuits, it’s great to be around someone living life so fully. I will work with her forever.

I have worked with Abbey for several years. She has a lot of knowledge about how the body works. She is able to customize workouts for each individual. She is very patient and makes working out fun. Abbey cares a lot about the well being of her clients. I highly recommend her.

I have been working with Abbey for about a year and she has made a tremendous difference in my physical well being. She has an amazing understanding of the body and with her encouragement I have gotten stronger in a way that is safe and balanced. She is a wonderful guide to helping anyone realize their own personal fitness goals and potential.