First Ascent Fitness

I started training to improve my climbing, but I got a hell of a lot more since I started. Trevor did the initial assessment, and hooked me up with Edwin. When I first started, my strength was asymmetric due to multiple past injuries, and years of overcompensating. I came in with no free-​weight experience, and was unable to do a single chin up.
Three short, but intense, months later, my strength has mostly normalized, I can pump out a few sets of unassisted chin ups, and I know some compound movements. I can actually say I enjoy lifting now. I’ve been getting compliments from friends and family, and significantly more attention from women than I’m used to.
Put in the time and work hard, you’ll thank yourself later.

I started training with Trevor a couple months back to get in shape for a big mountaineering trip I have coming up. After an assessment, he tailored sessions specifically for the type of grueling physical hurdles I’d be encountering at high altitudes. It’s intense! I can already feel the difference. I feel stronger every week and can climb/​run/​work for longer than when I was training alone (3x a week, lifting+cardio+climbing). The only thing I’m bummed about is that I didn’t sign up sooner.

I’ve been working with Trevor and Eddie for about 3 months now. Their training with me includes nutritional advice, flexibility, strength, and conditioning, as well as workouts to do during the week between sessions. I had even gotten a welcome packet with at-​home exercises and healthy recipes! Trevor and Eddie are great, and seriously, they know what they are doing. I have had other personal trainers, and like that Trevor and Eddie have a holistic view of health and body fitness. So far, I’ve had a great experience with these guys, and have seen concrete improvements. I have way better flexibility and mobility than I probably ever had. Additional range of motion is definitely enhancing my climbing and strength gains, and I am seeing health improvements like lower blood pressure as I am getting more in shape. I definitely recommend talking with Trevor if you are looking for personal training.

First Ascent Fitness is a great gym — and it is also the best rock climbing gym I have used. Also, Trevor is extremely knowledgeable and helped get me back into shape. Thank you Trevor!

I wanted to improve mobility and strength for the purpose of climbing, and working with Eddie did just that! In such a short time I felt so much stronger and much more toned. I highly recommend First Ascent Fitness!

I have been on and off in climbing due to problems in my shoulder. I noticed a dramatic difference in the feeling of my shoulder after completing training with Trevor. I am pretty surprised because the training was so intense but Trevor concentrated on working muscles that climbers tend to get a lack of development in. I definitely feel more confident mentally and physically in taking my climbing to the next level. Thank you Trevor!!!

I’m a traveller passing through New York and really wanted to get some fitness in on my trip. So I went in and spoke to a couple people which resulted in me setting up two personal fitness sessions, they were great! I’m usually pretty fit at home but here I was really pushed and it was so fun! I definitely came away feeling the burn… for days after!
It’s a great place. I didn’t get in to the climbing but it looks great, on each session I would always see so many people taking part.
I would highly recommend it whether you’re a climber or not… And especially if you want to come away feeling like you’ve achieved something :)

I’m a member at the Cliffs LIC so First Ascent is included in my monthly membership. First Ascent is the best gym I’ve ever been to because it specializes in fitness for climbers. The vibe is mature and focused and there is special training equipment for climbers. I’ve taken a few of the classes there and they are a killer. I love it. I’m totally exhausted after every class and I always walk away learning something new. Trevor is an excellent trainer and I do highly recommend this gym to all my friends.

First Ascent is dynamite! So far, I have just taking the climber core class and gotten my butt kicked, in a good way. The staff are really knowledgeable and push you, but not too too hard. I am looking forward to taking more classes and working out. The equipment is great as well!