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I’ve been training with Rich for just about a year now and right off the bat, he quickly learned what type of training style I like and my ability level and constructed his workouts for me based on what I needed and enjoyed. Every workout with Rich was a surprise; they were all different and I never knew what to expect. That’s part of why I feel Rich is an amazing coach. He takes his time to really get to know his clients and puts effort into the workouts he constructs for them.
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Furthermore, Rich knows my abilities better than I do; he has confidence in me even when I don’t have confidence in myself. He never lets me give up, and every time I train with him, I leave our sessions feeling better than I did before. Not only has Rich been my coach, but he’s also been a mentor to me. He is someone I can talk to when I’m dealing with issues. He listens, and gives guidance, and knows how to help me gain a positive mindset.
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I can honestly say that Rich has impacted my life for the better, and I am beyond grateful to be working with him. He is such an amazing coach and I feel very lucky to be one of his clients.
- Linda Cervone
I've been training with Rich for approximately eight years and I can confidently say that he is an exceptional fitness coach. His workouts have made me stronger, leaner and more energetic.
Rich is consistently creative with his routines; no two workouts are the same, which makes working out much more exciting. Probably the best thing about training with Rich is that he motivates me almost every day. As a fitness junkie, I've tried it all, but Rich always finds a way to challenge me.
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He's knowledgeable, attentive, and has great energy. He makes even the most challenging workouts seem fun. And, if you're lucky, he might even share some of his gourmet recipes with you!
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- Victoria Assa
When you hire Rich, you don’t just get a personal trainer or a coach. You get an expert in the fitness field, a problem solver, a creative and passionate individual who is invested in you and your overall wellness, a source of information, a dedicated partner who helps you work towards your goals, and a friend. I first began training with Rich almost 10 years ago. In that time, I have followed him to three gyms across 3 different Westchester towns. I have had other personal trainers, and no one compares to Rich Castro.
I am not the easiest client to train, bringing several previous injuries to the table that create challenges for my participation in a gym setting. Rich has provided me with the perfect combination of compassion and toughness, ensuring that I safely achieve my goals, and improve my fitness in ways I didn’t think possible. He constantly goes above and beyond to accommodate any exercises that may not work for me, and does so with ease. No two sessions with Rich are the same, he develops comprehensive, dynamic, and engaging workouts, ensuring I am never board in the gym. He thoroughly answers all of my questions, and doesn’t just train me, but teaches me so I can continue putting in the work when I’m on my own.
In addition to personal training, I have had the pleasure of working with Rich on boxing skills, attending his various classes and workshops, and participated in both his Spartan Race training programs and run several races as a member of his team. Rich’s passion for what he does is absolutely contagious. I started working out to stay and shape, and through our work together, I’ve developed a true love for all things fitness. For Rich, training and helping people is not just a job, It’s what HE does!
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- Allison Bergman
For the better part of a decade, Rich has been my personal trainer and boxing coach. In that time, I do not think we have ever repeated the same workout twice. Rich is one of the most creative and enthusiastic trainers I have ever worked with. Whenever I think I know what to expect during a session, I am constantly surprised and challenged.
In addition to feeling great, what I love the most about Rich is that he makes working out fun. It has gotten to the point where my sessions have become the highlight of my week, something I could have never said working out on my own or with any other trainer. Rich knows my boundaries and is masterful at pushing them every session. Rich knows what I am capable of even more than I do, and I leave every session feeling pain but a sense of accomplishment.
Above all else, Rich is a fantastic person with an incredible sense of humor. Working with Rich not only will you achieve your physical goals, but you will also have fun while on the journey.