Fit Tips
It is important that you learn to do planks properly, both to keep your lower back safe, and to get the most out of the exercise.
Fitness by JulesPersonal Training & Wellness Coaching
If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you!
I'm Juliet, a personal trainer based in Poughkeepsie, NY, dedicated to getting people in shape and improving their quality of life.
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The Shawangunk Journal wrote an article talking about Juliet's training style and her holistic approach.
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Skinny isn't sexy, healthy is.
Juliet's Fit Tips are published periodically and offer great exercise that will leave you feeling healthier!
Fit Tips
Experience Makes a Difference.
I've been training for about a decade and use my unique experiences with different clients to create an individualized approach to fitness.
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Plank Your Way to a Stronger Core
The Plank is an effective exercise you can do to stabilize the entire core region and strengthen the obliques, abdominals and lower back, along with muscles in the torso and legs. Watch me demonstrate 10 plank variations. More...
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Get Fit While You Sit
Try these simple exercises to use at the office, home, or while traveling. They are designed to build cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness and flexibility-3 key components of balanced exercise program. More...
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Stability Balls 101
A stability ball works your abs way more than regular crunches do. Plus, use it in place of a bench for strength moves and your core gets a workout — you’ll engage your deep obliques and lower-back muscles to stay in place. More...
success stories
Lenny M. MAXIMIZES each second as he PROGRESSES toward his GOALS
“Juliet took the time to create a plan that catered to my physical limitations and goals. She makes sure you maximize each second you hired her for. No two sessions are the same boring routine. If you feel you'd like to treat yourself to something, I recommend you treat yourself to a few sessions with Juliet.”
success stories
Jill M. Sees A has a NEW LEASE on LIFE
“Jules has been my Personal Trainer for six months now - she is amazing!! Each session has been attuned to what I can, or cannot do - love you Juliet! I have a new lease on life!”
success stories
Sal L. Sees A
considerable increase in range of motion.
“Jules has been working with my wife and I since the middle of November. My range of motion has increased dramatically. This is very important since I'm having double knee replacement this month. I have also had the added benefit of losing 30 pounds.”
success stories
Alex L. Works Hard
& HAS FUN
“Jules is an excellent trainer and a lovely person. She establishes your goals and expectations and keeps you motivated by tracking your progress and highlighting it as you go. I've found her to be a wealth of knowledge in her field.It's very encouraging to have someone supporting your fitness goals like Jules. She works you hard but makes it fun!”
success stories
Anne I. received the
special attention she needed.
“Juliet Gould has been my personal trainer for a long time. I came to her needing exercise and strength training. I have MS and she went out of her way to research the right way to train me so I would get the most benefit from it. She not only works you out to the best of your ability but also takes the time to know your limitations and all the while makes you laugh. She is knowledgeable in her field and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her.”
success stories
Lynn S. Gets A
"Quiet Butt Kicking" Over Skype.
“I have been working out with Jules for 7 weeks.. OVER SKYPE!! She has a real gift for Skype training. She manages to push me just the right amount despite not being with me in person. She measures my exertion and comfort level and pushes me just the right amount. Jules takes health and safety very seriously which I appreciate. I feel very comfortable pushing myself with her direction. I call her workouts a "quiet butt kicking". She blends just the right amount of encouragement and push. I end up exhausted and sore in a good way, without ever getting crazy or pushing to where I'm uncomfortable or unsafe. Jules has changed up my workout every week, has measured my (noticeable!) progress, and she has given me great customized workouts to do on my own. I highly recommend Jules for Skype training!!”
success stories
Giovanna S. has
enjoyable workouts.
“Juliet is a very committed trainer with my result as her top priority. She listens intently so the training session is enjoyable and fun, while maximizing every moment. Her selection of each exercise for the workout helped to challenge and strengthen me. She was able to target a variety of muscle groups adding music to keep the energy up!! I truly appreciated her being punctual, contacting me between our sessions together and her upbeat attitude. As a wellness coach she reinforced to get the best result, 80% is nutrition/20% fitness!!!”
success stories
Kris P. increased her
core strength.
“Juliet has worked with me at my home 2x a month for the last 3 months. I wanted help to increase my strength, stability and flexibility. Jules has given me a wealth of various different techniques to target specific areas which I can work on to improve. Of these have been 3+ ways to work on improving my core strength. I have learned yoga moves as well. It has been great to learn so many things that I can do at home without machines. I now have a printed out list of suggested alternative activities and exercises that I can do regularly at home. Jules and I have also discussed my diet and nutrition needs and how to improve them. I have enjoyed the time that Jules has worked with me and know that I will continue to benefit from it.”
success stories
Joe S. gains
new upper body strength
“For the past two years, I have had weekly hour-long workouts with Juliet. It’s been a great experience for me. Juliet always took care to design workouts that perfectly suited my needs. She has been mindful of limitations that must be allowed for when working with a senior citizen. Juliet has guided me to development of upper body strength that I never had before. Now I feel greatly improved in my overall fitness. Juliet goes about her work as a trainer with great professionalism. Juliet has the ability to design programs to suit any client.”
success stories
Myrna L. appreciates clients'
highly effective training sessions.
“I supervised Juliet for 2 years. As a Personal Trainer, Juliet was very attentive to all her clients. Her workouts were creative and never boring. If a client had a special physical need or requirement, Juliet researched it diligently to be sure she was maximizing their workouts. As a result, she had a very high repeat of clients that continued to sign up for her services. ”
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About Juliet
Juliet has been training for the better part of a decade and uses her unique experiences with diverse clients as a basis for her individualized approach to fitness.
Photo Gallery
See Juliet at work in this selection of photos. Get a feel for what training sessions and group classes are like. Photos of participants are used with permission.