Empowerment Physical Therapy

Personal Training

Personal Training

In Yonkers & Staten Island, NY – Safe, Strength-Building Fitness for All Ages

Getting stronger doesn’t mean pushing yourself like a 20-year-old athlete. At Empowerment PT, our personal training for adults 50 and older is gentle, safe, and tailored to your goals. Whether you want to build strength, improve balance, lose a little weight, or just keep up with your grandkids, our trainers know how to help you do it the right way — without injury, without pressure.

Why Seniors Choose Personal Training

  • Safe Strength Building. Personal training focuses on light, guided strength exercises designed to build muscle safely while protecting joints and reducing the risk of injury.

  • Better Balance. Targeted drills help improve stability and coordination, making it easier to stay steady on your feet and lowering the chance of falls.

  • Increases energy. Gentle, consistent workouts boost stamina so daily activities like walking, climbing stairs, or running errands feel easier and less tiring.

  • Motivation and Support. Working with a personal trainer keeps you accountable and motivated, while ensuring each session is tailored to your unique needs.

  • Confidence in Movement With the right exercises and expert guidance, seniors gain the confidence to move freely and enjoy life without worrying about pain or stiffness.

How It Works

You’ll start with a simple meeting where we learn your health history, goals, and comfort level. Then, your trainer builds a plan just for you.

Workouts may include:

  • Light strength training to protect bones and joints
  • Balance and coordination drills
  • Gentle cardio for heart health
  • Stretching for flexibility
  • Core exercises for better posture and stability

Every session is supervised, safe, and encouraging.

Why Seniors Choose Personal Training

  • Safe Strength Building. Personal training focuses on light, guided strength exercises designed to build muscle safely while protecting joints and reducing the risk of injury.

  • Better Balance. Targeted drills help improve stability and coordination, making it easier to stay steady on your feet and lowering the chance of falls.

  • Increases energy. Gentle, consistent workouts boost stamina so daily activities like walking, climbing stairs, or running errands feel easier and less tiring.

  • Motivation and Support. Working with a personal trainer keeps you accountable and motivated, while ensuring each session is tailored to your unique needs.

  • Confidence in Movement With the right exercises and expert guidance, seniors gain the confidence to move freely and enjoy life without worrying about pain or stiffness.

How It Works

You’ll start with a simple meeting where we learn your health history, goals, and comfort level. Then, your trainer builds a plan just for you.

Workouts may include:

  • Light strength training to protect bones and joints
  • Balance and coordination drills
  • Gentle cardio for heart health
  • Stretching for flexibility
  • Core exercises for better posture and stability

Every session is supervised, safe, and encouraging.

Click the link below to book a call with us if you would like to get some solid advice given to you over the phone. The phone call is complementary and there is no obligation to book any appointments with us after the call is over. Our goal is to help you make the right decision about what to do next.

Who Benefits Most from Personal Training

Personal training is a great fit if you:

  • Want to stay independent and active as you age.
  • Feel weaker or more tired than you used to.
  • Worry about balance or falling.
  • Are recovering from injury and want to rebuild safely.
  • Just want more energy and strength to enjoy life.

Who Benefits Most from Personal Training

Personal training is a great fit if you:

  • Want to stay independent and active as you age.

  • Feel weaker or more tired than you used to.

  • Worry about balance or falling.

  • Are recovering from injury and want to rebuild safely.

  • Just want more energy and strength to enjoy life.

What to Expect

What to Expect At your first visit, we’ll talk with you about what hurts and what you hope to change. Then, we’ll start with gentle stretches and breathing that match your comfort level. Most people feel lighter, looser, and calmer after just one session.

And the best part? The more you come, the better you move — and the younger you feel.

If you would like to know how the Empowerment Team can help you feel stronger, move easier, and enjoy life more– we invite you to start with a completely free, no-obligation, risk-free visits– online or in person:

Note: This Free Taster Session is something that we offer to people who are very nervous or sceptical about Physical Therapy – unsure of its benefits or if it is right for them. If that sounds like you, then please start with a free taster session so that we can work with you to find out what is wrong and what can be done – without any financial risk on your part.

Why Choose Empowerment Physical Therapy

At Empowerment Physical Therapy, we specialize in treating pain through individualized and evidence-based care. Our experienced team takes the time to understand your unique challenges, your lifestyle, and your personal goals. We don’t believe in cookie-cutter solutions. Instead, we create a custom plan designed to help you. Here’s Why you should choose us:

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Kyle Denver A. Delposo, Customer Specialist

Hey there! Kumusta?! I’m Kyle, an upbeat and adventurous person who loves creating positive experiences for others. I thrive on tackling challenges with a smile, always going the extra mile to find solutions and meet people’s needs. Passionate about personal growth and eager for new adventures.

  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
  • Born: Cebu City
  • Now Lives: Cebu City
  • Place: Swiss Alps 🏔️
  • Restaurant: Jollibee
  • Holiday: Christmas 🎄
  • City: Barcelona
  • Movie: Pursuite of Happiness
  • Celebrity: Hugh Jackman
  • Book: Man's Search For Meaning
  • Sports: Basketball, Table Tennis, Soccer, Badminton
  • Hobbies: Reading Books, Diving, Hiking.
  • Team:  Golden State Warriors ⛹️
  • TV Show: The Good Doctor
  • Food: Burrito 🌯

Dr. Emily Dickenson, Physical Therapy

Hi! I’m Dr. Em. I’m passionate about getting individuals back to doing what they love - while having a world class experience. I live with my 2 cats (Nemo and Fig) and my partner in Queens. When I’m not in the clinic you can catch me tending to my garden sipping on my favorite coffee.

  • Qualifications: Doctorate of Physical Therapy
  • Born: White Plains, NY
  • Now Lives: Astoria, Queens
  • Place: Jamestown, Rhode Island
  • Restaurant: Bernie’s in Williamsburg Brooklyn
  • Holiday: Halloween
  • City: NYC
  • Movie: Nyad
  • Celebrity: Jessica Lange
  • Book: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
  • Sports: Softball
  • Hobbies: hiking, gardening, avid beach goer, baking
  • Team:  any NY team
  • TV Show: Game of Thrones
  • Food: A classic diner breakfast

Dr. Shi-Feng Lin, Physical Therapy

Made in China and have lived in New York City since 9 years-old, Dr. Shi-Feng  graduated from Skidmore College with a Bachelors in Health & Exercise Science in 2010. He went on to pursue his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and graduated from Sage Graduate School in 2013. He has worked in an orthopedic outpatient private practice since graduation and has developed an eclectic approach in his treatment philosophy from his extensive pursue in continuing education.

When he’s not treating, Shi Feng likes to stay active and plays in a friday league basketball, exploring rivers/lakes with his inflatable kayak.  

  • Qualifications: Doctorate of Physical Therapy
  • Born: China
  • Now Lives: New York City
  • Certifications:
    Applied Prevention & Health Promotion Therapist
    Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
    Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
    Certified Titleist Performance Institute
  • Hobbies: kayaking, biking, hiking, camping
  • Team:  San Antonio Spurs and New York Giants
  • Show: Whose Line Is It?
  • Food: Korean and Japanese