Personal Training
Studio 16 was founded in 2018. We offer access to over 100 of the best trainers in NYC and Atlanta in an exclusive, private setting. High level trainers take the guesswork out of fitness. We provide custom programming, and meal plans all within a private space. If you hate waiting for machines in packed, dirty gyms, this is the training space for you—you’ll never have to wait to use a piece of equipment again. Studio 16 embraces the real meaning of privacy and exclusivity.
The normal trainer career path goes as follows:train at a low end gym like planet fitness and Blink and then move up to a higher end gym like Crunch, Lifetime and Equinox. After that, most trainers either decide to go into corporate gym management or start building their own business out of independent training gyms like Studio 16. Our trainers not only have all gone through this career path, but are also vetted based on personality. To be a trainer at Studio 16 you need to be both educated and personable. This ensures that our clients learn to enjoy their time at the gym.
My name is Nate Feliciano. I’m a native New Yorker, born and raised in Brooklyn, and I started working as a personal trainer in college 10 years ago. At first, I just wanted the free gym membership, but it didn’t take long for me to realize I had found my passion and my calling. Personal training allows me to add value to the lives of both my clients and my fellow trainers, and the more I learn about the fitness industry, the more I want to share what I’ve learned. In addition to holding more than eight certifications covering many different aspects of fitness as a trainer, I’ve now opened four personal training studios. With Studio 16’s privacy and network of over 100 elite trainers, I truly believe we will make a lasting impact on peoples’ health and longevity.
Our Journey
Our team has worked hard to get to where we are today. Through late nights, high risks, and difficult decisions, we kept working toward the same goal: to build a one-of-a-kind fitness experience for trainers and clients. Despite the challenges, we’ve learned a lot from the process and even managed to stay friends through it all. For the build-outs of Studio 16, we decided to document some of our behind-the-scenes work and biggest milestones, and now we want to share this with our clients and supporters. This wouldn’t have happened with you. Thank you for your continuous support!
SANGER (FLATIRON)
“Studio 16 has been an amazing experience. I’ve never used a personal trainer before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. However Nate made me feel so comfortable right away. I was able to explain my goals and why I’m looking to start my fitness journey. He paired me with the perfect trainer, Rich. We got along great from the first session and the rest is history. I’ve learned so much about weights and nutrition. Rich pushes me to dig deeper when I feel like giving up. He’s super motivating and he really wants me to reach my goals and I trust that he’s on my side right there with me. The flatiron studio is perfectly located and you have access to play your own music in a personal space just you and your trainer. I highly recommend Studio 16. If you’re on the fence about it, this is the message telling you to sign up. It’s worth it!!!”
INGRID (HELLS KITCHEN)
“My experience with Studio 16 has been truly remarkable. I received a call back from Nate the very next day after making the request online. He asked about my goals and promised to get me there by pairing me with the right trainer. From beginning to end everything was setup in 2 days and I started with my trainer, Jonathan, a couple of days after signing up. My trainer Jonathan is truly a great trainer. He’s Knowledgeable, motivating & informative. Since the very first workout/assessment he asked about my goals and discussed, in detail, with me what I had to do achieve them and promised to get me there if I was willing to do the work. The workouts are focused, challenging and effective. Not to mention the one on one studio experience. I think it really contributes to focusing on the work. In conclusion, I highly recommend Studio 16!”
JACKIE (FLATIRON)
“I have been training at Studio 16 Flatiron for a little over 2 months and have been so happy with my experience. Nate is a pleasure to communicate with and he did an excellent job pairing me with my trainer, Helena. She is fantastically knowledgeable and I look forward to every session. I have done personal training at other studios before but the fact that you have the entire space to yourself is such a game changer. Personal training is not cheap but I’m already seeing a difference in my performance and starting to feel more confident in my skin. So for me, training at Studio 16 with Helena has been worth every penny!”
JOHN B (HELLS KITCHEN)
“I’ve never had a trainer. Frankly, going to the gym has always intimidated me. But from the first consultation call, which was the very next day after I had requested information via the website, I knew it would be a great experience. Nate immediately understood my goals and communication style, and he asked specific questions about my history with working out and what I was looking for in a trainer. I started with my trainer Nick a few days, whose energy and personality has been so motivating especially considering how much of a beginner I am. I’m wiped out by the end of the training sessions, but I feel a sense of accomplishment when I leave the studio. The facilities (I’m at the Hell’s Kitchen location) are clean and well-maintained, and as someone who is very self-conscious especially when working out, I love that it’s truly private. I’m currently in the middle of my sessions, and I already feel a difference in my strength and stamina. I’m also sleeping better (I’m the worst sleeper) and waking up with more energy. Studio 16 has turned something I dread into something I’m excited about!”