Personal Training for Seniors

NASM-certified trainer Trevor Cassidy designs programs specifically for seniors. Personalized coaching in NYC, Northern NJ, or online.

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NASM-certified personal trainer Trevor Cassidy has 13+ years of experience designing programs for seniors. Whether you train in person across New York City and Northern New Jersey or work with Trevor online from anywhere in the country, every program is built around your specific needs, goals, and experience level.

Common Challenges

Loss of balance, strength, and mobility with age
Fear of injury or worsening existing conditions
Difficulty finding trainers who understand senior-specific needs

Your Goals

Maintain independence and ability to perform daily activities
Improve balance and reduce fall risk
Manage chronic conditions through appropriate exercise

Recommended Programs

Senior Fitness

Stay strong, steady, and independent — at every age.

Strength & Functional

Build real-world strength and move better in every direction — periodized programs designed for your body and goals.

Nutrition Counseling

Eat for your goals — with a plan that fits your life, your preferences, and your schedule.

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.

Who This Is For

Adults aged 60 and older seeking to maintain independence
Seniors recovering from falls or looking to prevent them
Older adults managing chronic conditions like arthritis or diabetes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is personal training safe for seniors with health conditions?

Yes, with appropriate programming. Trevor holds NASM certifications in corrective exercise and works within physician-approved guidelines for clients managing conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, and cardiovascular issues. The ACSM states that regular exercise is one of the most effective interventions for managing chronic disease in older adults, and supervised training ensures exercises are performed safely.

How does personal training help prevent falls in seniors?

Fall prevention is a primary focus of senior training. Trevor programs balance challenges, lower-body strengthening, and proprioceptive exercises that directly reduce fall risk. A Cochrane Review found that exercise programs including balance training reduce the rate of falls in older adults by 23%. Strength training also improves reaction time and bone density, both of which protect against fall-related injuries.

What equipment is needed for senior personal training?

Senior training sessions use a mix of bodyweight movements, resistance bands, light dumbbells, stability balls, and balance tools. Equipment is selected based on your current abilities and gradually progressed as you get stronger. No heavy barbells or complex machines are required — the focus is on functional movements that translate directly to daily life.