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About
Dave has a unique passion for athleticism, overcoming health barriers, educating about pain & improving the life of each human in front of him whether its family, friend, client or passerby. Being able to boil down complex neurological education into digestible actions to improve your health or your passion for sport is where Dave shines. He loves to walk the walk rather than talk a big game, as he has used his knowledge to overcome his own chronic knee & back pain, plus anxiety & depression. His journey has allowed him to develop immense compassion and patience to help you succeed on your health, fitness & athletic journey.
Dave is a husband, father, dog lover, basketball player, golfer, lover of all sports, world traveler, hip-hop junkie coach (and former project manager). He understands that each person’s identity is completely individual and he crafts the training experience to you. He prides himself on changing your life for the better through tiny, action steps that stack up like Legos to help you build the changes you have always wanted, the same way he did for himself, continues to do daily, and will forever be committed to.
Overview
Hired 10 times
Background checked
1 employee
12 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, and Venmo.
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Lee E.
Sep 1, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Reference for David Degenhardt:
For the last 2 months I have been using David as a Personal Trainer. Working with David has provided better results than the previous 6 months I spent in physical therapy.
During this time David has worked with me twice a week. The objective of the training is to help me with my balance and posture problems. David has diligently sought to gain new knowledge about the exercise regimens that can ameliorate balance problems and effectively applied this knowledge in the development of my exercise program. I have been diagnosed as having Essential Tremor with Parkinsonian features. My neurologist has given me a Prescription for Personal Training based on the results and progress that I have made working with David.
David has developed an exercise plan to address these specific problems. He is training me to use the neutral spine position to correct both my balance and posture. The exercise regimen focuses on building core strength. These techniques led to significant improvements in my balance and posture. The program also focuses on movements to improve activities of daily living, renew and fine-tune my gait, and build up my endurance. It is proving to be very useful for regaining balance in my day to day and my endurance is greatly improved and continually progressing.
A specific goal of mine is to be ready to travel Europe for 6 months with my wife as part of our retirement. In the time since training with David we sold our condo in Jersey City with plans to find a short-term rental in either Manhattan or Brooklyn up until our trip. We decided to stay in Jersey City so that I can continue my training with David up until the time of our departure.
Lee Eppstein
Personal Training
Divya H.
Nov 4, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
David is a fabulous trainer! He is extremely committed to your goals, truly cares about your health and fitness, and pushes you beyond your limits in a good way! He is extremely knowledgeable about personal fitness and is always correcting your form. With David, its not just about the end goal but also about how you get there â steady and consistent. He is a genuine guy and that comes across in his interactions with you :) If you want to get fit and you want to work with someone who knows what they are doing, David is an EXCEPTIONAL choice!!
Personal Training
Garrett H.
Jun 13, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
best personal trainer in Jersey City!. always on time (if not early), professional and quick results. if you are unsure, just do his free assessment and you will notice immediate difference on professionalism and expertise
Personal Training
Gar H.
Jul 15, 2015
An updated review is more than necessary - its essential. This is the best trainer in Jersey City and I'll tell you why.
Some background - I came to Dave as an overworked, overstressed 27 year old CEO reminiscing about his old college/junior hockey days and looking for motivation to go to the gym before leaving for the office at 7am or returning at 10pm
It is apparent from day one that Dave understands how to structure workout programs to build on each other, and to see true, sustainable results. I am about to pay my third month and I have lost 27 lbs (down from 205 to 178) in just three months while making significant strides in strength and conditioning - so much so that I've signed up for a half ironman in November as a goal for us to work toward. My wife is thrilled with the immediate results and I have seen drastic improvements in my hockey performance.
All in all, yes, he is a nice guy and fun to train with, but results speak and determine who you will hire. You can find plenty of "discount trainers" on thumbtack, but from someone who has had five or so trainers since leaving junior hockey- this is the first time I've found someone who really knows what they are doing and had produced efficient and quantifiable results.
If you are serious about fitness - and you are serious about making a long term commitment to your health, he is definitely worth the investment.
If you would like to ask me a few questions about my experience, simply contact Dave via thumbtack, and I've agreed to provide honest, direct feedback about my experience and the transformative nature of his program.
Highly recommend
Rachel A.
May 11, 2015
Dave is a fantastic trainer! He I knowledgable and so pleasant. Training with him is a fantastic experience and I am enjoying the results
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David Degenhardt
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
You will receive a discount the larger the package you purchase i.e. 12, 24 or 36 pack of sessions. There is also a discount for committing to a monthly service rate for a minimum one year commitment.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Typically the process starts with a 2.5-3 hour assessment to go through your entire medical/health history, explain brain based training, assess walking gait, full brainstem function evaluation & other pertinent issues, & set up goals. This assessment is $300.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
NSCA/Focus Personal Training Institute Certified Personal Trainer
Z-Health Master Practitioner - Brain Based/Neuro-athletic Training
Medical Exercise Specialist
Titleist Performance Institute Certified - Level 2
Stick Mobility, Rocktape, Perform Better, American Heart Association Certified
