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Strength Training on the Upper West Side
Expert one-on-one and small group strength training at two private studios on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
No membership. No contracts. Coaching built around you.
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Two UWS locations
W 72nd Street & Broadway at 82nd
No membership
Session packages only
Expert coaches
One-on-one, duet & small group
Training
Three ways to train at PWR
Whichever you choose, the programming is personal and the room stays small.
Small Group Training
Personalized strength training with expert coaching and a small community. Capped at four.
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Group Strength
Structured, coach-led strength training in a capped group environment — 6 at PWR 82, 10 at PWR 72.
View group strength classesWhy PWR
The expertise and equipment of a gym. None of the crowd.
We built our studios around how people actually train — functional and athletic work, strength and bodybuilding — with cardio machines, free weights, cables, barbells and a sled, and never a line to use them.
- Consultation-first
- Every client starts with a conversation, not a contract. We match you to the coach and format that fit.
- No membership required
- Training packages instead of monthly dues. You pay for the sessions you use.
- Private, uncrowded rooms
- No waiting for a rack, no fighting for floor space. The equipment of a full gym, without the crowd.
- Experienced coaches who collaborate
- Our coaches share notes on programming so your training keeps progressing between coaches and formats.
- Fully equipped
- Cardio machines, free weights, cables, barbells, a sled and more — set up for real strength work.
- Two Upper West Side studios
- West 72nd Street and Broadway at 82nd, so training fits into the walk you already take.
Who we help
Training for the life you actually lead
Our clients are runners and new parents, professionals and retirees — most of them our neighbors.
Get Stronger as You Age
Build strength, balance, mobility and confidence for the decades ahead.
Build Strength & Confidence
Learn how to strength train correctly with individualized coaching.
Train for Performance
Strength and conditioning for runners, athletes and active adults.
Return to Strength
Thoughtful training designed around your current abilities and movement needs.
Pre & Postnatal Strength
Individualized strength training through pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Client stories
From people who train here
Strength, balance & joint comfort
"I've been training with Katelyn for a few months, and have been thrilled to see improvements in strength, balance and reduced joint pain — all areas I needed to address. She's a terrific coach, with a great attitude and positive energy."
Started strength training later in life
"Everything I've read about longevity points to the importance of weight training, so I decided to give it a try… now I'm completely hooked. Emily is lovely, inspiring, and an incredibly skilled teacher. The gym itself is inclusive, positive, and genuinely welcoming — every body truly feels at home here."
The private gym environment
"After working out with Carolyn for many years, I just had my first session at the new PWR NYC studio. Quiet and clean, it enhances the personalized service that Carolyn delivers. PWR NYC has more equipment than large national gyms that I have worked out in."
Pregnancy through postpartum
"I trained with Emily throughout my entire pregnancy. She knew exactly when to push me and when I needed to take it easy but still move my body. Now that I'm postpartum, it's been great having her guide me in building my strength back up."
Performance training
"As a certified personal trainer myself, I have a very high bar when evaluating other trainers — and David exceeds it in every way. He's helped me elevate both my overall functional fitness and my sport-specific performance."
Training without the crowd
"I love having a private training gym where I can really focus on my progress without the distractions of a larger gym. And no need to wait for equipment! The studio is so well designed and fully stocked."
Getting started
How PWR works
01
Book a Complimentary Consultation
Tell us about your goals, schedule and training experience.
02
Meet Your Coach
We'll help match you with the right coach and training option.
03
Start Training
Your coach builds your program and progresses it with you.
Our coaches
Coaches our neighbors keep coming back to
Carolyn
Owner, Founder, and Head Trainer
Built PWR on the Upper West Side after years of training neighborhood clients one-on-one. Long-term strength, longevity and clients who stay for decades.
Emily Franklin
Founding Trainer
Coaching clients through pregnancy, the postpartum return to lifting, and steady strength building for busy schedules.
Morgan
Coach, Group Strength
Leads our capped Group Strength classes — keeping every set on form while the energy in the room stays high.
David Kale
Founding Trainer
Functional fitness and sport-specific performance for runners, athletes and active adults, with creative programming.
Our story
Built on the Upper West Side, for the Upper West Side.
PWR started with founder Carolyn training Upper West Side clients one-on-one — many of whom are still training with her years later. That relationship is still the whole model: strength training that meets you where you are, delivered by coaches who know your name, your schedule and your history.
Today PWR is two private studios a few blocks apart, a run club, and a community of neighbors who train with intention rather than by contract.
Read the PWR story →Locations
Two studios, a few blocks apart
Train at whichever fits your day. Your coach and your program travel with you.
PWR 72
143 W 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023
Between Amsterdam & Columbus Avenue
Our West 72nd Street studio sits a block from the 72nd Street station, with a full strength floor, open turf and Group Strength classes capped at 10.
PWR 82
2284 Broadway, New York, NY 10024
Between 82nd & 83rd Street
Our Broadway studio is the quieter of the two rooms — private one-on-one coaching, duet sessions and Group Strength capped at 6.
Before you start
Useful reading from our coaches
Honest answers to the questions people ask us before they book.
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Training tips from our coaches, studio news and Upper West Side happenings — a few thoughtful emails a month, never more.
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Start with a complimentary consultation. We'll learn about your goals and help you find the right coach and training option.