Julie B is known for her results-oriented
techniques as a Private Trainer and Group Instructor. She has a unique ability
to create and deliver exciting, dynamic, and motivating fitness sessions and
classes that are fun to do and easy to follow while at the same time being
athletic, powerful and physically demanding.
She has been motivating adults
and youths for more than 12 years with certifications from NASM OPT, AAAI, AFAA Group Fitness, Kick Boxing
and BFit Specialty Class Certification that include Powerflex, Kwando, Yoga,
Flexibility and Resist-A-Ball. She is currently seeking a certification through
NASM as a Performance Enhancement Specialist as well.
She is qualified to teach the following types of
classes: Step, Interval, Strength Training/Tone, Resist-a-band/tube,
Resist-a-ball, Yoga, Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Cheer Boot Camp, Circuit Training,
Stretch, Beginning Gymnastics and (Cycling again soon with recertification).
Julie's fitness motto is "Be fit to reach your goals today...tomorrow is not promised" which explains her drive and motivation. She has been a proud owner of a cheerleading apparel business that included fitness classes and safe cheerleading activites for youth and adults. Fitness will always be a part of her life.
Review Julie's fitness article that was printed in the April/May issue of SuperModel Unlimited Magazine. New Fitness and Nutritional Tips are posted.
Get
Fit before summer arrives!
Julie is working with Danskin,
Bloomingdale's and Sports Club LA April 25th, 2009 from 1pm-4pm at the 59th
and 3rd Ave Bloomingdale store. Arrive, shop and sign up for a raffle
which includes 1 month's membership to the Sports Club LA, 4 Private
Training Session with Julie and a Danskin Tech Element athletic
outfit. Danskin's new fitness apparel include sports bra's shorts, pants, tops of high quality fabrics that will enhance you workouts. You will look and feel great this summer! Come join us! Be sure to get a "Friends and Family" coupon from
Bloomingdale's store save even more while you shop!
New Class now being offered at the Sports Club LA at Rockefeller Center
Every Monday 5:30PM-6:30PM Starting February 5th, 2009 Shed Tread Class One hour serious cardio test for the average walker to the avid runner. This interval class will challenge all muscles including your heart with quick intervals on the floor with weights, resistance tubes/band and your own body weight. My total body workout is quick and effective cross train for everyone. Come join us for a hour of fun and bring a bottle of water.
Don't forget.. my 7am Definitions class in Studio 1 every Monday.
Clients/Members Comments:
A letter sent to the General Manger at the Sports Club LA Rockefeller Center from Heidi Kunze, April 2009
April 15, 2009
Mr. Karol Gorniak
The Sports Club LA- RockefellerCenter
45 Rockefeller Plaza
3rd floor
New York, NY10111
Dear Mr. Gorniak,
I am writing to tell you about an
employee of yours who I think is just amazing. So often people find it so
quick and easy to complain about things, but I think it's even more important
to give praise and credit where and when it's due.
I joined The Sports Club/LA
Rockefeller Center last July after belonging to a litany of clubs throughout
the city, including NY Sports Club, Equinox, Clay and Asphalt Green. I
had enrolled in personal training programs at each of these clubs, only to be
severely disappointed time and time again. The level of service, total lack of
care and focus on the clients by the trainers and the gym facility was
astonishing.
During this period, I injured my
left knee which resulted in extensive arthroscopic surgery. My
orthopedist discovered much more damage when she actually "got in there" and
this left me unable to walk for 3 months. After a lot of hard work in
physical therapy, I was able to return to the gym for light exercise. I
did so at one of the aforementioned gyms with a trainer. I figured I
would be safer if I had a trained professional with me to help me get back into
shape. I won't go into details, but suffice to say the trainer not only
neglected my needs, but caused me to reinjure my knee. This tacked on 6
more months of physical therapy.
Once I was on the mend, again, I
apprehensively thought I would give your sports club a chance. I signed
up as a regular level member and received my complimentary training session
with Julie Bobek. Julie sat with me on our first session and went over not only
my physical limitations, but also my abilities, my work/life schedule and my
goals. She helped me to see where fitness could fit into my life. I work
for a very busy hedge fund and have a crazy schedule. We started slow, but
Julie never gave up on me. She even checked on me when I was training by
myself in the club and would follow up with encouraging emails.
We decided my first goal would be the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
Julie got me ready for the walk and even came out to cheer me on when we passed
by RockefellerCenter. My next goal was to be
able to run again, something I was told I might not be able to do. Again,
we checked with my doctor and took it slow. We also decided that swimming
would help with cardio and overall strengthening without putting too much
pressure on my knee. She was right. I decided to increase my club
membership to the East Coast pass so I could swim at the Reebok club. I
still primarily workout at the RockefellerCenter location since I
think it's the nicest in the city.
Fast forward 7 months and I am now
training for a sprint triathlon which will take place at the end of September.
I NEVER thought I could do that. But Julie’s support and expertise in training
me, has brought me to a new level of fitness. I actually like
working out. I have lost 40+ pounds, built endurance and just feel so
much better. My knee is at 98%, something I was told may never
happen. As a result of me wanting to be at the gym, I upgraded to
an Executive level membership. The facility at Rockefeller is
great. Everyone I have encountered has just been so helpful and has
provided such amazing service. But Julie just really is the stand out.
What prompted me to write this
letter was a conversation I had with a client of mine a couple of days
ago. She belongs to the Sports Club/LA in Los Angeles and I mentioned my membership
here. I told her all about Julie and she was amazed. As I was
telling her about Julie, it made me think, I need to let someone over at the
club know what a jewel they have in Julie Bobek. I would appreciate it if you could
share this with Julie's supervisor. I apologize, as I don't yet know his/her
name.
Thank you again, so much, for all
you and your staff has done for me. But I especially thank you for
pairing me up with Julie.
I look forward to crossing that
finish line at the triathlon and with your staff and Julie's help I know I
will.
Kindest Regards,
Heidi Kunze
Vice President
EnTrust Capital Inc
Sports Club LA Rockefeller Center Member, April 2009
I met Julie as the result of joining the gym where she is a
trainer, and having her assigned to me for my introductory sessions. I was a
multisport athlete in high-school and played Varsity athletics through college.
During this time I was constantly being driven by coaches, trainers, fitness
consultants and team-mates in order to improve on overall ability and
individual performance. After school I moved to New York City and, like many transplant New
Yorkers, spent my 20's working, drinking and eating too much and exercising
very little. An occasional run or ski trip was the extent of my work-outs for
over 10 years. I discussed this with Julie during our first session and we
built a plan that started from scratch… literally.
Julie is a rare and wonderful blend of trainer, motivator,
teacher and friend. She has crafted a fitness program for me geared towards
improving my physique, athletic ability and overall health. With her deep
knowledge of multiple training disciplines, Julie delivers very creative work-outs
that are always challenging and never repetitive. By taking me beyond my
comfort zone she keeps me excited about both the physical challenge and
behavioral change that is involved in the lifestyle shift I'm trying to
achieve. As a result I've engaged in athletics again including skiing and
tennis, and currently I’m looking forward to a host of adventure races in order
to significantly improve my health and work-life balance. I couldn't imagine a
better result from any trainer or program!
Debbie Redish, Sports Club LA Rockefeller Center, New York City April 2009
I have been training with Julie for almost a year now. Her sessions are very challenging and each one has a great mix of cardio, strength training, and toning exercises. I've gotten fantastic results which I know I never could have achieved on my own. In addition to being a great trainer, Julie is sweet, fun, and always upbeat. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a personal trainer.
Debbie Redisch
Julie Ward, Indianapolis, Indiana December 1, 2008
Julie B is my good friend and I miss her tremendously. I met Julie at a corporate gym in Indianapolis, Indiana before she moved on to bigger and
better things in NYC. Julie was my step and body sculpting
instructor/motivator. I loved going to her classes. She worked us hard
and made it worth our time. I always felt that she truly cared about us
and wanted us to get the most out of our workouts. She expected a lot
from us also, including a hoot or a count to let her know that we were
paying attention and giving it our best. She was always fun to see and
uplifting to my spirits. Julie was a great help in keeping this aging body
looking and feeling good. It was a huge loss to us all when she left. I
hope that you are lucky enough to enjoy her classes or personal one
on one training.
Bill Jaume, New York, NY December 1, 2008
I was a client of Julie's for 6 months. Julie created a
program tailored to my goals of fine definition toning and stability.
Her techniques allowed me to improve my posture, eliminated back pain, helped me
be more flexible. Most importantly she taught me fundamental skills to
maintain myself on track when working on my own. I also enjoyed the
power-flex classes that Julie taught. She is an energetic, enthusiastic
teacher who inspires her students. Due to changes in both our schedules,
we have not been able to work together for a while. I miss you very much,
Julie.
Rita Hickey, New York City October 1, 2008
Julie has what you look for in an instructor/private trainer; her classes/sessions are motivating, inspiring and informative. Form is of the utmost importance and she is constantly telling us, not only which muscle or group of muscles we are working directly, but what is being affected peripherally or indirectly. It often helps take my mind off something that may seem hard, and focus on just how much I am getting accomplished with each move. Each class and session is exciting because she comes in excited to work with us and teach us. No one is more thrilled when someone pushes past their limit. It is a celebration we all participate in with and for each other. Julie sets that tone.
Jorge Mendez, New York City, October 1, 2008
My training experience with Julie was not only exciting, but also
rewarding. I really enjoyed Julie's personable attitude and guidance.
She taught me the proper routine to better stay focused and took the
time to advise me on my nutritional diet. Our focus was on the food
portions and the exercise. The objective was to loose at least 10lbs in
about 8 weeks. With Julie's help, I achieved my goal and was able to
keep on track with my diet and exercise regime. Because of her
commitment to me, I have begun to live a better lifestyle.
I would recommend Julie to everyone who wants to lose weight and live a healthier life.
Sheri-Manager-NYC, July 30, 2008
Julie is fun, motivating,
professional and knowledgeable. She always had new ideas and workouts
which kept me motivated and challenged. To keep me on track, she had me
create mini goals every month. I would recommend Julie to anyone looking to
change their body and overall fitness level.
Selena, New York, NY, July 30, 2008
"I always had been overweight since I was
child. Whenever I attempted to lose weight, it was always a
challenge. My weight always going up and down like a yo-yo. In spring 2007,
I met with one of my college friends who noticed how heavy I had become
after three years of finishing college. This was a kind of a wake up
call. I understood I weighed one hundred sixty-six pounds at the time, and I
knew this was such a heavy burden on my five foot three body frame.
I was not only very depressed during the time but also sick a lot.
My spine and my foot also suffered from this extra weight.
First, I began to lose weight by not eating
for days and later on, this became a big problem. When I began to eat,
the weight came back like in the past. It was only until the summer of 2007, I
made a life changing decision- checking out a gym. What really changed my
lifestyle relative to my weight gain was my trainer, Julie. For a person, like myself, who never stepped in a gym in her
whole life. I was terrified of working out there. I
thought in these places there were only huge weight-lifting women that
have all these strong looking muscles that I thought only a guy could
have. But I learned differently. During that time, Bally’s had
offered one free training session for every new member and luckily Julie was
there on the day that I started. Since August of 2007, she has
helped me go from 125 pounds to 113 pounds in less than two months. In
these two months of training with her, I have learned so much that I was never
aware of before. The training I have received from her not only helped me
to build up my physical body but also to rebuild my self-confidence as a
person. From the time she worked with me, she has shown me that she
not only cares in just a professional way, but she truly cares about my
well-being.
Before the sessions, she would spend time with
me to understand what my goals and what I wanted to gain from the training
sessions. She not only pointed out what I could do to increase the
odds of reaching my goals but also warned me of how some of ideas were
unrealistic. During each session, she would prepare new workout
routines and spend time to check out my diet to keep me on
track. Before the end of each session, she would want me to
try new machines I never use in the gym. She wanted to show me this as a way of
seeing a healthy life-style as a life-long commitment that
should be dynamic and ever-changing. Julie wanted to make sure I
would still be interested in working out and to adopt this healthy lifestyle
even when the session had ended. She has opened a whole new door for me
as it relates to my personal health.
Now, when I go to the gym, I am not afraid that I don't know
what to do there. Having Julie as a personal trainer, I felt that
she was not only my trainer but also became one of friends who really cared
about me. I thank her for her great knowledge of fitness. She has helped me to live a better,
healthier and happier life."
Thank you and see you soon in the gym. Selena
Irene Ferrero, New York, NY July 30, 2008
"Julie is an amazing personal trainer. She knows how to strike the perfect balance between challenging exercises and ensuring that you can still walk the next day. Her greatest strength has to be her ability to motivate. She takes the 'work' out of working out. All of a sudden the gym has the same appeal that recess did-an opportunity to leave my desk, stretch my legs and run free. So I have to thank her for not only helping me fit into my clothes again, but for helping me transition into a better and healthier lifestyle."
Sabrina, 27 Human Resources,
Astoria, NY
I've trained with Julie for over a year and for the first time in my life I love the way I look and feel.I decided to work with a personal trainer because I was unsatisfied with my body and eating habits.I've worked with several trainers in the past but I wasn't getting the results I was looking for.I was starting to lose hope in personal training until Julie came into my life.Julie took the time to listen and to understand my goals.She also took the time to educate me on fitness and living a healthy lifestyle.She offers helpful advice and tips to help me stay on track.Together we worked to create a healthy lifestyle that includes eating right and exercise.Not only have I gained will power, confidence and a toned physique, I also gained a friend for life.
Jo Gonsalves, NY,
NY, January 23, 2008
"I have been a member of Bally's Fitness for over 15 years. During that time I
have had the opportunity to take classes with a large variety of fitness
instructors. Over the past year I have been taking my classes at the Sixth Avenue club.
Julie B is one of the instructors whose classes I have had the pleasure of
taking. Julie B is highly skilled and extremely personable. Her classes are
always pushing us to the next rung of our fitness level. More importantly,
Julie B is always willing to step in and help members get the most out of our
time at the gym. Recently, on the first Sunday in October, several members were
awaiting the usual instructor for our 10am class but she was late. Julie B came
in and checked on us, and then agreed to carry the class until the instructor
arrived. I have never experienced any instructor who has ever been that
generous. I wish to thank her and express that Julie B is the kind of
instructor that serves Bally's core values. Thank you."
Lola Paris, Indianapolis, IN,
January 24, 2008
"I took Step Interval class with Julie for 11 years. What a great
instructor! What I liked most about her class is leaving after an hour
and really feeling like I got a total workout. Not only did we do cardio work,
but also toning. My body was always in the best shape and I felt good too. I
must say what really kept me focused was the routine. Not a lot of turning and
dancing, but moves that everyone could follow. I miss her tremendously and my
body and mind has not been the same."
Zuleika Barrios, New York, NY January 6, 2008
"I am impressed with my personal training sessions because my trainer, Julie, keeps me motivated. This is the first time I ever started taking my health seriously and kept at it without falling off. She also keeps things interesting. I get bored easily. So we always have something new and effective to do. I think she is great in communicating with me, so that she is aware of my limits. She pushes me when I need it and checks up on me regularly to make sure I am doing my part. The first day we spoke about my goals and I thought I could achieve and she's doing her best to make sure I reach that."
Dionna Hargraves, New York, NY,
January 5, 2008
"Saturday Step class at 10am is highly motivating.
Julie is a great instructor that incorporates intense steps with a great
attitude. Each week I am more physically challenge due to her impressive
routines."
Michelle Roark, New York, NY,
January 5, 2008
"Julie's Powerflex class is the best I've found in the
city by far. I also have memberships at NYSC and their classes are not as good.
Julie is great at keeping the class moving quickly, transitions from one
movement to the next. I love the way that each class is different. It makes the
class more challenging as well as more enjoyable. It challenges the muscle
groups more… which is what I am looking for. Plus I never get bored. The
resistance bands are a great idea for class!!"
N. Rodriguez,
NJ, December 29, 2007
"Julie, the Powerflex Instructor on Saturday mornings,
is highly competent and motivating instructor. She manages to challenges
the class while being supportive, and takes a creative approach to each
individual class, that no 2 classes are exactly the same. My continued
membership is assured so long as Julie continues to be the Powerflex
instructor."
Agneskia Warenica, NJ, December 29, 2007
"I've
really enjoyed Powerflex taught by Julie on Saturdays and look forward to
continuing in 2008. She is very innovative in terms of exercise so you
never get bored with the same routine."
