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Absolute Ambition was founded to offer a true one on one experience to anyone looking to make positive changes to their health and wellness. We strive to offer a motivating environment that meets the expectations of everyone that walks through the door. Absolute Ambition is a promise that with personal drive, discipline, and determination, together we can work towards your individual ambition.
Along with indiviualized training, we also offer top of the line recovery options to help assist you in performing at your best!
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Mary N
★ 5
My husband and I have been training with Kim for over a year, and we are consistently impressed with her. She is an excellent trainer who is very organized and consistent in her approach. Kim is also incredibly accommodating, especially when it comes to working around our demanding work and family responsibilities.
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Brian Novicki
★ 5
I’ve been working with Alex for over a year, and he’s provided unique workouts to help me meet my goals. I’ve been able to build more muscle with Alex than any other program, and he’s always available and helpful. Highly recommend his services!
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Michael Brugger
★ 5
I’ve been working with Alex for almost a year and he’s put together great workouts for me and provided helpful nutritional advice to help me to become fit. My flexibility and strength have improved as a result of his program and I have lost weight to hit my goals. My workouts change every month which keeps things fresh and now I’m confident that I will continue the discipline of regularly exercising! I’m very happy with his program!
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Levi Schwimer
★ 5
Alex is very personable and provides a delightful workout environment. He does a fantastic job tailoring workouts to your individual goals. Make sure to check him out on Instagram, he is very active there! 11/10 would recommend!
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Mian Aamir
★ 5
Alex is an amazing trainer! I’ve gained strength, improved my form, and learned so much thanks to his expert guidance and support. Will recommend always.
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Rocco Capozzoli
★ 5
Alex is an incredible trainer. With his training I drastically increased my strength and endurance for my Naval Academy fitness test. Because of him, I scored much higher on my fitness test than I thought possible. I couldn’t recommend absolute ambition more!
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Aimee
★ 5
Kim is an excellent trainer. She develops programs tailored to your specific needs and has a limitless source of exercises to incorporate so that workouts are never monotonous or boring. She is extremely knowledgeable about training methods and is able to demonstrate what muscles are being targeted and the purpose of each exercise. She is also very flexible and quick at adapting any exercises for any obstacle you may encounter. Plus she’s a fabulous person, just super nice and fun to talk to and do sessions with! Definitely book her, 10 out of 10.
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Maureen Brugger
★ 5
Absolute Ambition is a great place to workout and train. I recently moved to the area after having a personal trainer in my last location. I was worried I wouldn’t find a private trainer here. I didn’t want a cookie cutter gym. I am so happy I found Absolute Ambition. Kim is very accommodating to my needs and requests. I highly recommend Absolute Ambition- you will not be disappointed.
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Kristen G
★ 5
Signing up for training with Kim was one of the best things I’ve done for myself! I was going to the gym on my own months before going to Absolute Ambition trying to learn how to exercise, and I got frustrated and bored with my very limited routine- and I was doing some things incorrectly. Now I’ve done multiple core, leg, back, and arm exercises, and learned how to do them correctly. I’ve also learned more about stretching. I did a cold plunge! It’s fun and it feels good to take better care of myself and these ol’ computer lady limbs! Haha! Would recommend to everyone looking to improve their well being!
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Sarah Thor
★ 5
It's such an amazing place!!! Alex is fantastic!!
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AJ S
★ 5
Kim is literally the best! I have been struggling with my weight the past few years. I am at the heaviest I have ever been and just so out of shape. This created anxiety in working out in public which led me to Absolute Ambition. I love the one on one atmosphere. And Kim is beyond wonderful. She listens and focuses on any struggles or pains I have- then researches and gives me solutions. I have belonged to quite a few gyms before and worked with other personal trainers and didn’t realize what I was missing out on until I worked with Kim. I am starting to feel great and actually like going to workout with Kim. I don’t think I will ever go back to public gyms after this great experience.
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Miesha Sassone
★ 5
Alex's personal training services are nothing short of amazing! He's friendly, motivating, and has a magical way of making even the toughest workouts feel like a breeze. The variety of equipment keeps things fresh and interesting – it's like a fitness playground!
My husband and I love the couple's sessions, which not only help us bond but also add a touch of friendly competition to the mix. Even though I'm still new to the program, I'm already seeing results faster than a speeding bullet – hello, muscle tone!
The private, quiet atmosphere is a dream come true for my anxiety, and Alex does a great job DJing lol
In all seriousness, if you're looking for a personal trainer who's knowledgeable, skilled, and genuinely invested in your progress, Alex is your guy.
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Mark S
★ 5
Alex is a super trainer. He's very knowledgeable, diligent, detail oriented, and strives towards getting you to the next level in your workout. We're thrilled that he's training us.
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Armida Ruiz
★ 5
I’ve been working with Coach Kim for the last few months. I am rehabilitating from 2 back surgeries in 2018 and 2019, followed by the Pandemic. I did a lot of slugging and laying around for the past few years, which caused a loss of balance, flexibility and core strength, along with weight gain. I see Kim twice a week and try to do 1 workout on my own each week. We do our sessions online, via FaceTime, as I live in Florida. Kim has a keen attention to detail. Even though we are on camera, she can still see when my form is off and guides me on how to correct it. I’m amazed with how far I have come in a short time under her tutelage. Looking forward to my long term results!
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Nicole Savage
★ 5
My husband and I wanted to start living a healthier lifestyle. I got Absolute Ambition's information off of Google. We did a trial session with Alex, he was super nice and very helpful. As someone who has never followed a fitness routine, I am now confident with the things Alex has showed us. I highly recommend! -Nicole
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Laura Jones
★ 5
Workouts with Alex are a great combination of challenge and fun. I especially appreciate the privacy of his space and his attentiveness to my personal fitness goals. For me, it was upper body. Now after 8 months, I can really see a difference in my strength and endurance. And with my busy calendar, his flexibility in scheduling is a major bonus. You won’t go wrong with Alex, and you’ll enjoy every challenging moment!
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Scott McGuigan
★ 5
I have been working with Alex for a couple months and can’t say enough about how much I have improved my strength and flexibility. Alex has a way of pushing me to increase what I am doing and his process of regularly changing things up keeps me focused. If you are trying to build strength and flexibility give Alex a try.
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John Hansberry
★ 5
Alex is AWESOME! High energy, personable, attentive and professional. He figured out where I was with my training and listened to what I wanted to achieve - prepare to compete in a Spartan Race. He is doing a great job building a program to get me to my goal built on his solid and extensive professional experience. Best part - I WANT to go to the gym, I want to train, I want to get better!
Thanks Alex!
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J.L. Hansberry
★ 5
Alex Castillos is an AMAZING TRAINER! I have worked with him for 3 months and I'm sleeping better, I'm much more fit and have lost weight. My husband is now a client! He has a positive and effective way of taking you through your work outs and you feel great afterward--not wrecked! His COLD PLUNGE tub is a GAME CHANGER! A short dip in the COLD PLUNGE tub will help with workout recovery or inflammation/soreness. Alex can help you address your goals, whether its becoming a better athlete, getting more fit or improving your overall health. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Alex and ABSOLUTE AMBITION!
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Luke Petrozza
★ 5
Fantastic environment and Alex was very knowledgeable and helpful for us in our first session. Looking forward to kicking off our first 12 week program together. Highly recommend!
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Jason Bakkala
★ 5
I am currently training for the Pittsburgh Marathon. My training program had me up to 16 miles this past weekend. Optimizing my recovery is key to stay on track of my mileage targets. Huge thanks to Absolute Ambition for the Cold Plunge soak! I’m not a natural fan of cold water but was able to soak for 1.5 minutes. My muscles felt well recovered and strong enough to strength train 45min the next morning!
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Julia Werts
★ 5
Alex trains my two teenage sons once a week, and he's wonderful. From the very beginning, he was responsive to my inquiries and straightforward with pricing, contracts, etc. (which I really appreciated). He has been flexible and understanding with scheduling as it's been a tough winter filled with various sicknesses and injuries, and I appreciate the effort he puts into just making things less hectic for this busy mom!
Aside from the logistics, my boys absolutely rave about Alex. I love seeing how excited they are for their training sessions each week and how pumped up they are afterwards. They feel stronger and more confident about their abilities each week. He pushes them and works them both really hard, and they're more motivated to challenge themselves throughout the week between sessions. One of my boys recently told me that Alex is really attentive and always there to spot him, which makes him feel safe when he's doing something particularly difficult. As a mom, I really couldn't ask for anything better! He's not only training them physically, but he's also teaching my kids life lessons about their health, about putting in the hard work, about challenging themselves and staying motivated--and those things are priceless. Thank you, Alex! We appreciate you!!
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Logan
★ 5
Absolute ambition has been an amazing place to learn strength training the correct way! My training here increased my strength and my health significantly! A++ information, experience and equipment!
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Sara
★ 5
I'm one of those people that had a lot of anxiety when seeking out personal fitness instructors. It took me a long time to make the plunge, and frankly I wasn't sure if I was comfortable with having a male instructor. But, I had a friend refer me who I trust implicitly, so I decided to take the leap with Alex - and I'm so glad I did!
My experience with Alex is that he's always professional and listens to his client's needs, plus he's just plain fun and makes everyone feel comfortable. I've had some past injuries, and he's always thoughtful about planning workouts that we can do that will strengthen the areas that I need strengthened and protect the areas that I need protected. I'm already so much more fit and happy than when I started, and I see these improvements affecting my life positively every single day.
I have felt completely comfortable with Alex, but I also appreciate that there is a female instructor on staff - Kim, who I've heard is also really great. The thoughtful and targeted-to-my-specific-needs workouts, Alex's positive energy, and the undeniable lifestyle changes I've made with Alex's help keep me coming back! If I could give Absolute Ambition 10 stars, I would!!!
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Ella Rabel
★ 5
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shadiare miller
★ 5
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Laura Van Sickel
★ 5
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Colleen Devorris
★ 5
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Cristin Burwell
★ 5
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Michael Scheinberg
★ 5
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Desiree Rosenthal
★ 5
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Amy Seltzer
★ 5
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Alexis Doherty
★ 5
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Paige Padula
★ 5
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Kara Bilofsky
★ 5
Amazing Facility!!!!!
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Robin Markovitz
★ 5
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Shyasia Miller
★ 5
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Pam Singer
★ 5
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Erica Sheetz
★ 5
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betty butler
★ 5
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McKenna Hurd
★ 5
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Carol Lipitz
★ 5
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Virginia Castillo
★ 5
I've enjoyed my personal training very much! Love having the sauna to make use of after my workouts. Still working up the courage to try the cold plunge, but what a great recovery option to offer!
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arabella conti
★ 5
I had an amazing experience! Kim helped me improve on my form now I feel confident working out at the gym. so happy I had the experience!
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Andrea Verosko
★ 5
My sister and I were a bit lost as to where to begin with workouts and didn’t have much direction as to how to change up our routines. After calling Alex, he placed us with Kim and we have been working out with her for almost four months. We have learned many different techniques and tips as to what we should have been doing all along. We went from having our busy schedules taking over our lives, to taking some control back. We prefer putting our work outs as priority to other obligations. Now working out is something we both look forward to three times a week with Kim.
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Callan Kerley
★ 5
My husband and I started sessions with Alex a month ago. He is very knowledgeable and designs a program to meet your specific needs, which he discusses at the first session to determine your goals. He is super friendly and makes it a fun gym environment. That said he does not play games! He makes sure to push you to do your best and continually challenges you as the sessions progress. 10/10 would recommend!
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Megan Bakkala
★ 5
Alex is a great trainer! He is very knowledgeable, challenging and understanding. He has helped me achieve a professional goal which made training easy to complete with his exceptional programming!
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Hima Bindu Musunuru
★ 5
We are very fortunate to work with Alex. He is so patient and tailors the workouts according to our endurance. He is very good at knowing when to push harder. He listens to our feedback and modifies the workouts accordingly. He is very systematic and logs the duration and intensity of each work out. Thank you for helping us Alex
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Ian Bilofsky
★ 5
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Shannon Davis
★ 5
Absolute Ambition is the exact atmosphere I needed to get myself motivated to begin working out again. Alex is a great personal trainer who keeps the workouts entertaining. He is very motivating throughout the workouts and you can tell he is enthusiastic about his work. He recently purchased a brand new sauna that is absolutely amazing! He really does want the best for his clients. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is interested in getting into personal training or working out in general!
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Faran Frankenbery
★ 5
Let me start by saying I hate working out. However prior to getting married I had been looking for somewhere to go close to my house. After finding and visiting a few different places I was interested in I decided on Absolute Ambition! This was the first time I’d been to a person trainer. Alex definitely makes you feel at home and not afraid to get into working out. He is extremely personable and friendly. Definitely doesn’t let you give up but at the same time willing to make adjustments if you truly can’t do a specific workout. I would recommend to check out this one out before going to a big gym.
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Chuck Schwimer
★ 5
I couldn’t be more pleased with my Absolute Ambition experience. Alex is a highly talented, professional and personal trainer who truly cares about people and their well being in all aspects of life.
I began working out with Alex along with my son as part of his rehabilitation from a torn ACL.
Thanks to Alex my son was able to return to his football team despite many set backs due to Covid.
In addition, he has motivated me to return regular workout habits which I had abandoned long ago.
I have regularly been working out with Alex for almost 2 years now and look forward to many more to come.
He treats his clients as friends and family.
So happy I found him.
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Anna Rankin
★ 5
The gym is spotless, organized, well stocked, and has all equipment for every exercise. Kim is a trainer I work with there who is friendly, knowledgeable, precise, and challenging. I've always struggled with working out in large gyms, not knowing what to do. This gym and working with Kim has allowed me to set goals I never thought possible!
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Judi SAYHAY
★ 5
I’ve been working with Alex for over 4 years and he makes the workouts fun and interesting during each session. Alex is extremely knowledgeable about the body and exercise science and is always explaining why I’m doing each exercise and how I’m benefitting from it. He’s so easy to get along with and very patient because i love switching up my workouts from strength training to muscle building. He makes me look forward to each session and makes the overall experience a great one. It's never to late to begin taking care of yourself, call Alex today!
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Nicholas Gonzalez
★ 5
I have had the fortune of training with Alex for a long time now. I can honestly say that the attention he gives to each client and their specific goals is unmatched. Alex has helped me learn the importance of effective recovering strategies post workouts, be it in the form of dedicated stretch sessions or body work through foam rolling or specific exercises focused on your recovery needs . He perfectly blends the line of pushing you to your capabilities and knowing when to modify an exercise that may not be working for you. I highly recommend Absolute Ambition and Alex Castillo for anyone considering, you will not be disappointed with your decision.
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Robbyn Lynn
★ 5
Alex is fantastic! I highly recommend!
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Gladys Abboud
★ 5
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kristin singer
★ 5
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Tyler Schultz
★ 5
Very helpful and knowledgeable!
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Lauren Coulter
★ 5
Alex is phenomenal!!
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Eileen Loeffert
★ 5
Alex is an amazing personal trainer. I have trained with him for months. He worked with me to improve areas I was struggling with and encouraged me to try new things. I have never been able to do a push up and he had me doing them in just a few weeks!! Always positive and supportive!! I cannot say enough good things about him!!
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Heather T (Karasu)
★ 5
Alex is wonderfully supportive with both great communication and a good sense of humor. I am a very anxious person with some health issues that have to be worked around, and I have always felt like Alex both had my back, and was flexible to work around problems as they crop up with my exercises. I could not recommend him more highly, and have in fact suggested him to family members looking for some assistance getting moving as well.
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Michael Harris
★ 5
Alex has changed my outlook on body maintenance. His knowledge of his craft and positive feedback has helped me to regain control of my health. Now, unlike before, l look forward to working out and maintaining a healthier life.
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David Block
★ 5
Alex is very professional and fun to work with. He helped me incredibly on starting my fitness journey and I recommend him for anyone else that does not know where to begin or simply wishes to improve. Thank you Alex.
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Nicholas Castillo
★ 5
One of the best trainers in the area, very knowledgeable and gave me a great workout.
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Devon Carbone
★ 5
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Kara Bilofsky
★ 5
Beautiful well thought out gym Alex is an excellent trainer !!!!*****
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Levi Schwimer
★ 5
My dad and I started training with Alex early last year. He’s a great trainer and definitely helped us see a lot of progress. I would 100% recommend training with him.
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Coulter Castillo
★ 5
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Kim Harris
★ 5
When I made the decision a year and a half ago to change my lifestyle to improve my overall quality of life I began the process by training three days a week with Alex for approximately 3 months. This was the best decision I could have made. Alex was the perfect trainer for me. He is patient, informative, knowledgeable and encouraging. He did his research and tailored my workouts around any chronic pain issues. After training in person with Alex he wrote me up a workout plan to do at home. A year later I am still active on my fitness journey and lost 23 pounds. He was more than happy to meet with me for a session to change up my workout with new ideas as I had hit a plateau. Alex truly cares about his clients, is dependable and fun to be around as an added bonus! He helped me change my life and I’m forever grateful.
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Nina Jurewicz
★ 5
I highly recommend Alex to anyone who is considering engaging a personal trainer. Alex is extremely knowledgeable, and his programs are highly customized. I'm really happy with the results of the training.
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