Southbridge Fitness Center

I moved back to Brooklyn a few months back in what was one of the wisest decisions I’ve made in some time (they are few and far between). While I didn’t really know anybody in my new neighborhood personally, there was a friend of my father’s who seemed to be a nice enough guy. He kept insisted on coming to work out with him doing this yoga-​like class and eventually I relented. Instead of walking to the yoga studio I thought we were going to, we head down into this guy’s basement. Only understood probably half of what the guy said. We did a workout incorporating TRX, yoga and floor work. I was pretty beat afterwards. I’m the kind of guy who normally likes to work out alone – especially since trainers annoy the hell out of me – but seeing how this guy operated set him apart. He pushed people but only as far as it was safe for them to go, he kept the workouts going in a perfect rhythm, he asked how you were doing and actually seemed to genuinely care about the answer back. He also actively tried to grow the class together as a family, and even had his daughter help out with the class. I began to get to know him and have been friends with him since. That’s how I met Addo.
Twenty five pounds later, I can definitely attest that Addo’s methods work if you’re willing to do the work. Since this listing is specifically for his Manhattan location, I’ll focus on that. I can’t do the work he does with seniors justice so I’ll let the NYTimes do the talking for me (
); suffice to say, he can work with all age and ability levels. His Manhattan location is less Spartan than the Brooklyn one. It’s small but cozy and with an array of weights, TRX hookups and open floor space. Again, it’s not so much about the equipment and more about the man. His workouts run the gamut from strength training, cardio, stretching, and building balance. Being a successful bodybuilder, Addo knows not just about how to build strength by working out, but also can advise effectively on create the diet to back up the workouts you’re doing. In general if you need some kind of support he is there to help. To boot, everyone at the gym is extremely friendly and acts like a family. It’s a pretty ideal environment to work out in (at least for me).
This guy is the real deal. If you’re in the market for a trainer or a regular fitness program, give him a look. He’s experiencing a lot of growth now with all of the media attention he’s gotten, and it’s well deserved. I wish him nothing but the best and thus wanted to bring him to light on Unilocal (how does he not have 1 review?).