Brian is the best of the best! He began training me in a precarious situation, as I was attempting to recover from a painful and long-lasting back injury. Not only did I find more success with him than in traditional physical therapy but also found myself achieving and surpassing my fitness goals – getting stronger, losing weight, eating healthier and leading a better life. Brian is extremely knowledgeable, very committed to his clients and their success, and a great friend! I would recommend him to anyone whose looking to make real strides in improving his or health, fitness and self.

Brian’s intelligent and personalized approach to training has been the key to accomplishing my fitness goals . He clearly explains the mechanics and proper form of every movement, building my confidence and ability with each session . His balanced focus on strength training, core-building, and general wellness have provided a solid foundation for my training program, and help me to develop better habits and effectiveness in all aspects of my life . Brian is everything you could ask for in a personal trainer – knowledgeable, inspiring, empathetic, and absolutely worth the investment .

I have been working with Brian over the last few years and he is truly amazing and the best trainer I have ever had! He is extremely receptive to my ever-changing goals and tailors each session to my personal needs. Every time I am training with him, he challenges me yet makes me feel so comfortable while having so much fun as well. Brian is extremely focused on providing me with everything I need to see long-term results and is always there to answer any questions I may have. I have been so pleased with my results over the last few years and owe it all to Brian. I absolutely love having him as not only a personal trainer, but a health and fitness mentor as well. Brian is truly incredible, and I am so lucky to have met him!

I highly recommend Brian as a trainer. In my nearly 3 years working out with him, I increased my flexibility, core strength, and strength-to-weight ratio to levels I was never able to achieve on my own. Brian is methodical in tracking your progress and always designs workout sessions to hold your interest as well as tricking your body to make maximum gains. Brian also has a comprehensive understanding of the science behind health and fitness and can easily work around injuries or tailor a workout to target your weakest points safely. Brian does all this, yet is very easy-going, friendly, and non-judgemental. Exactly the trainer you want in your corner. 

From my first personal training session in September 2018 to my 150th session in March 2020, Brian was able to kickstart my journey towards health and guide me as I created a realistic approach to reach my goals. He made me aware of the importance to take care of my body and was patient with me as I learned. His vast knowledge of a variety of exercises made him an amazing trainer. I used to dread walking to the gym in the morning. Now, I look forward to daily workouts. I am still striving to achieve goals, but it feels great to be on track. Brian can help you meet goals without getting bored with exercising.

Brian will get you results! After trying out many different trainers and programs, I finally found someone who strikes the perfect balance between variety, consistency and challenge. His training gave me an incredible transformation in a span of just two months. It’s no magic bullet; I had to put the work in — but he managed to tailor the program in such a way that it both pushed me to my limits but also respected by limitations, so I never felt that it was either too much or too little for my body.  He’s the first trainer who made me want to go back to the gym at an increasing frequency.

Not only did he get me into shape for my brothers’ wedding, but he also trained me throughout my entire first pregnancy and postpartum. I was able to workout using his moves and method up until 39 weeks, felt great, and had an easier time during labor because I was in good shape. I also have ongoing back pain, and personal training with Brian helped me strengthen my back muscles and manage it better. He truly uses science to inform his bespoke recommendations. Finally, I can now correctly do squats!

Brian Makarius is the real deal.  He may look like he recently graduated high school, but he is a serious and mature trainer with a sophisticated grasp of physiology.  As one of his older clients, I appreciate his attention to correct form since injuries can be a costly setback.  He mixes up the routines frequently so that we never get bored.  He makes it fun, yet challenging.  And (very important) he doesn’t baby me – so an hour spent working out with Brian is always an hour well spent.  Highly recommended!

I’ve worked with Brian for over two years, and I truly look forward to training with him every week! He knows the limits that I put on myself and he pushes me to surpass them. However, he is always mindful of how I am feeling, and if necessary, he will adapt the workout accordingly. In the time that we have worked together, I have gotten stronger both physically and mentally. Brian has instilled a love of fitness and training in me, and I am forever grateful!

Brian was the first personal trainer I ever purchased one on one sessions with. He taught me how to workout more effectively, build circuits on my own, and how to prevent injury. Brian is dedicated to helping his clients reach their fitness and nutrition goals; he was very supportive and responsive whenever I had any questions throughout my journey. I would highly recommend training with Brian to anyone seeking to better themselves and reach their goals!

It had been three years since I worked out and I was out of shape. I wanted to make a change but was afraid of getting hurt in the process. I wanted to find a trainer who not only had the passion to push me to my limit but also the education to make sure I wasn’t pushed past my limit. Brian checked all the boxes, we clicked, and the rest is history. Two years later, I am in the best shape of my life and feel physically stronger than I ever have. Working out with Brian is never boring. He customizes my workouts and dials in my nutrition based on my current goals, avoiding plateaus and keeping me challenged. His approachable style makes health and fitness attainable and (shockingly) fun. If you are serious about attaining your goals in partnership with an educated, down-to-earth trainer, I highly recommend working with Brian!

I started working with Brian in December of 2016. I was in a rut and was not making progress. Four years later, I’m stronger now than when I was in college. Brian is approachable, knowledgeable and kind. He is constantly learning and does not apply a one size fits all approach to training. When I suffered a displaced comminuted leg fracture, he helped me stay in shape after surgery. He can motivate you without making you hate the gym (or him!) He has an innate ability to take your goals, your strengths and your personality and create a program that will fit not just your goals but your life.

As a former competitive athlete with access to fantastic strength and conditioning programs, I was always hesitant to work with personal trainers.  Brian completely changed my perception of what is possible in a trainer.  He was incredibly thoughtful in creating a workout and nutrition program to meet the goals we agreed on.  After a few months of training with Brian, I was in the best shape of my life.  The breadth of knowledge he has is nothing short of remarkable from unique workouts to nutrition to recovery and it allowed me to make the most of my time inside and outside of the gym.

Brian was my personal trainer at Equinox in NYC and he was awesome!! Always tried to accommodate my crazy work schedule and fit me in for a session even on late notice, since I have trouble planning in advance! I felt comfortable explaining what I wanted to focus on and then Brian would come up with a plan that incorporated my goals with his expertise. I had a ton of questions about various fitness related topics that Brian would happily take the time to answer and provide an in depth insight of. He was very patient as well as considerate of my abilities and goals, which, depending on how often we trained, would vary from time to time. Brian created a very encouraging and supportive environment in which I felt my strength and endurance improving each time we met. I highly recommend working with Brian!! He really cares and wants to see you succeed, will push you just enough and challenge you to work your hardest which really does pay off in the end!

Brian was my personal trainer for over a year; we met twice a week for 1 hour each session. After so much time together, I can happily attest to what a great personal trainer he is. He came to each session prepared, focused and ready to push me to give it my all. With Brian, I felt confident and motivated. He knew what I could handle and always found a way to push me without being. aggressive or loud. Best of all, he came to every morning session with a smile and a positive attitude. He is truly passionate about fitness and health and it shows. In other words, he’s a personal trainer that doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk. So often, after doing a new exercise he had assigned me, I would say, “man that was tough” and he would smile and say “I know, I did it last week.”

When I caught a marlin, the life time photo had an issue, my stomach was bigger than the fish. That night I signed up for PT and was lucky enough to be paired with Brian. We’ve trained for over a year now, and taking photos is worry free. He not only is the highest class of fitness knowledge, but focuses on the mental battles to overcome as well. Brian is available 24/7 to answer all dietary and fitness questions. With Brian, you’ll train with a purpose.

Prior to working with Brian, I had strength trained twice a week, supplemented with spinning and HIIT conditioning classes for several years. After the first year of “beginner gains” I had more-or-less plateaued in my simple lifts and began to find the app-based workouts I was using less motivating. It was then a friend recommended I start personal training with Brian. Focusing on compound and functional fitness, I very quickly began to see and feel progress again. An hour spent working out with Brian is more fruitful than two or three hours in the gym alone. His workout plans are smart, tough, varied and all-encompassing. He takes the time to adapt that day’s plan based on what I may have done on my own the day before. Brian has a strong understanding of human phys, muscle groups and proper form — he’s quick to recommend modifications, if needed. Don’t try to hunch your back around him…he won’t stand for it. He’s a great trainer, and a great guy.

Brian is the pro of the pros. He is an amazing trainer, a great motivator and sets up smart routines that are a step-up from normal workouts.  Brian really goes the extra mile to mix it up with every workout and doesn’t just set up a cookie cutter regime. He is patient and offers encouragement plus some toughness and delivers great results. Highly recommend Brian to anyone of any age looking to get and stay in shape. Plus he is a nice guy and always has a smile and a laugh which goes a long way when you are forced to do 30 push ups!