Senior Fitness in Greenwich Village, NYC
NASM-certified trainer Trevor Cassidy brings senior fitness expertise to Greenwich Village, NYC. In-person and online sessions available.
Trevor Cassidy offers expert senior fitness training for clients in Greenwich Village, NYC. With 4 NASM certifications and 13+ years of hands-on experience, Trevor designs programs that deliver measurable results — whether you train at a local gym right here in Greenwich Village or work with him through online coaching. Stay strong, steady, and independent — at every age.
Training in Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village is the bohemian heart of downtown Manhattan, centered around Washington Square Park and the winding, tree-shaded streets south of 14th Street. The neighborhood is home to NYU's campus, independent bookshops, jazz clubs, and some of the city's best restaurants. Its compact, walkable layout and abundant green spaces make it ideal for outdoor personal training sessions. The Village also sits within a 10-minute walk of the Hudson River Park greenway, adding 4 miles of waterfront running and training space to the neighborhood's fitness options.
Popular Training Venues
- Washington Square Park
- Hudson River Park (Pier 45-46)
- NYC Health & Racquet Club Village
- Lighthouse Guild Fitness Center
Greenwich Village has a diverse mix of graduate students, university faculty, creative professionals, and long-time residents. Clients here value holistic wellness approaches and often combine personal training with yoga, meditation, or other recovery practices. Many Village clients prefer midday or early-afternoon sessions that fit around teaching schedules, writing deadlines, or freelance project cycles.
Key Benefits
Preserved and Improved Strength
Adults lose approximately 3-5% of their muscle mass per decade after age 30, accelerating after 60. Resistance training reverses this trend, rebuilding strength that makes daily tasks — climbing stairs, carrying bags, getting out of a chair — feel easy again.
Dramatically Reduced Fall Risk Through Proprioception Training
Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults over 65. Trevor programs targeted proprioception work — balance on unstable surfaces, single-leg stance progressions, reactive balance drills, and lateral movement patterns — that train your nervous system to respond quickly and keep you upright on subway platforms, icy sidewalks, and uneven terrain.
Stronger Bones Through Progressive Resistance
Weight-bearing exercise and resistance training stimulate osteoblast activity, slowing bone density loss and potentially increasing bone mineral density by 1-3% annually. This is especially critical for postmenopausal women and anyone with osteopenia or osteoporosis risk factors. Trevor programs exercises that load the skeleton progressively and safely.
Greater Independence and Confidence
Strength and balance training directly preserves your ability to live independently — shopping, cooking, traveling, playing with grandchildren — without relying on others for physical tasks. Clients report feeling more confident and capable within weeks.
Improved Cognitive Health
Emerging research links regular resistance training to improved cognitive function, reduced dementia risk, and better mood in older adults. Physical strength and mental sharpness are more connected than most people realize.
Our Methodology
Trevor's senior fitness programs prioritize progressive overload within the context of age-appropriate exercise selection and recovery timelines. Training typically begins with machine-based and supported exercises that provide stability while building baseline strength. As competence and confidence grow, clients graduate to free-weight movements — goblet squats, dumbbell presses, supported rows — that challenge balance and coordination in addition to raw strength.
Every session includes four components: a thorough warm-up with joint mobility work, balance and stability training, resistance exercises targeting the major muscle groups, and a cool-down with flexibility work. Fall prevention is woven throughout — not as a separate module, but as an integrated part of every exercise selection and progression decision. Rest periods are longer, load increases are more gradual, and communication about how exercises feel is constant. Safety is never compromised for intensity. NASM-certified trainer Trevor Cassidy follows NASM's Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model, which uses 5 progressive phases that are especially well-suited for older adults — starting with stabilization endurance before progressing to strength training, so every client builds a safe foundation first.
How It Works
Health History Review & Physical Assessment
Trevor reviews your medical history, medications, and any physician recommendations before training begins. A physical assessment evaluates your current strength, balance, mobility, and functional movement capacity to establish safe starting points.
Individualized Senior Training Program
Your program is built around your current abilities, health considerations, and goals. Exercise selection prioritizes functional movements that improve daily life activities, with clear progressions planned for each movement over multiple weeks.
Supervised Training Sessions
In-person sessions with Trevor provide hands-on guidance, safety spotting, and real-time feedback. You will learn proper breathing, bracing, and movement mechanics for every exercise — building the competence to eventually train with confidence.
Ongoing Assessment & Gradual Progression
Trevor reassesses your strength, balance, and mobility regularly, progressing your program at a pace that challenges you without exceeding your recovery capacity. The goal is steady, sustainable improvement over months and years.
Independence-Building Education
Over time, Trevor teaches you the principles behind your program so you can maintain your fitness between sessions and make smart exercise choices on your own. Many senior clients eventually transition to semi-independent training with periodic check-ins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to start strength training at 65 or older?
I have arthritis. Can I still do strength training?
How often should seniors train with weights?
Can we do training sessions in Washington Square Park?
Do you work with NYU students or faculty?
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“Trevor is the best in the business. He is incredibly knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely cares about his clients' progress. Every session is challenging but structured perfectly. I've seen results I never thought possible.”
James S.
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