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by Dave N. When I checked myself into City MD for a dull stomach ache last May, I was hardly prepared for the diagnosis that followed: Stage IV Colon Cancer with metastatic spread to the liver. I had zero family history with the illness, and lacked the mutating gene, so I was pretty much just […]
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Beating the Living Daylights out of Cancer
May 23rd, 2014 
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Posted in Client Spotlight, Lifestyle, Testimonials 
Tags: cancer, Cancer Survivor, ed gemdjian, Edward Gemdjian, Equinox, exercise, fitness, Harris Murietta, Jay Lee, John Allstadt, lifestyle, Mark Correa, motivation, personal trainer, personal training, recovery, Team Awesome, testimonials, Tier 4 
No Comments »I thought we were trying to Combat Obesity?
February 28th, 2012 ed.gemdjian By: Cathy Prince I find it interesting, that more and more establishments are offering a complimentary dessert with purchase. Your incentive to order from us, or to do business with us is this fattening treat that will spike your insulin levels, and bust your gut. Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t a major part […]
A “Model” Client
January 22nd, 2012 ed.gemdjian I work as a fashion model around the globe, so looking good is part of my job description. I’ve always considered myself lucky because I have crazy metabolism, which allows me to remain thin no matter how lazy I am and how horrible my diet is. However, looking good and feeling good is not always the same thing.
The Seven Year Itch
February 2nd, 2011 ed.gemdjian by Anisha A. I have been a member at Equinox since I moved to NYC eight years ago. Before I started training with Ed, I kept my workouts pretty simple. I didn’t really push myself too hard, but tried to be consistent about working out. However, after seven years as a member, it finally hit me that I […]
Posted in Testimonials Tags: diet, exercise, fitness, goal setting, health, lifestyle, personal trainer, personal training No Comments »Getting Unstuck
January 9th, 2011 ed.gemdjian I’ve always avoided working out with trainers because after watching them work with clients from a distance, I’ve rarely been impresssed. Ed was different. He stood out among the crowd of trainers at the gym. He was intensely focused on his clients, he was strict about technique, the workouts varied and, most importantly, his clients […]
Posted in Testimonials Tags: bodybuilding, diet, Edward Gemdjian, exercise, fitness, new york city, personal trainer, personal training, testimonials, trainer, training No Comments »Gymnast Turned Gym Rat
December 17th, 2010 ed.gemdjian by Jade Shloyda, East Brunswick, NJ I started working out at East Brunswick’s Workout World in ’07-’08 and when I met Ed he was the Manager/ Personal Trainer there. Throughout my life I was always very active. I was a level 10 training elite level gymnast. After I retired I wasn’t training my body as much […]
Posted in Testimonials Tags: diet, Edward Gemdjian, exercise, fitness, goal setting, gym, health, motivation, personal trainer, personal training, testimonials No Comments »Kettlebell 101: Is it Right for You?
November 17th, 2010 ed.gemdjian 
by Edward Gemdjian We’ve all seen them at our gym, some of us may even know that they come from Russia. But the truth is, even though they have been in the main stream, kettlebells remain a relative mystery to most. Kettlebells are actually the predecessor to dumbbells, the first one was literally a cannonball […]
Posted in Training Log Tags: Edward Gemdjian, exercise, fitness, gym, kettle, kettlebells, new york city, personal training, trainer, training No Comments »The World is Ready for the Best Mark Correa to Ever Walk on Stage
November 13th, 2010 ed.gemdjian 
“We had to win, each and every day leading up to this show to come in at top condition. I think we’ve accomplished that and more.”
Posted in Client Spotlight, Training Log Tags: bodybuilding, diet, fitness, goal setting, gym, health, Mark Correa, melissa tarrab, motivation, personal trainer, personal training, WNBF No Comments »Setting Goals Today Ensures a Better Tomorrow
October 14th, 2010 ed.gemdjian I have always said that fitness is a microcosm of life, that the same rules apply. In order to find positive results we all must first set positive goals. At my home base gym in Chelsea, I deal with many successful and often self made professionals. They are deserving of the income they make and […]
Posted in Win Today! Tags: exercise, fitness, goal setting, gym, motivation, personal training, trainer No Comments »
