Business Details
25 Years
experience
Award-Winning Personal Training & Fitness Classes in East Northport
Founded in 2001, Intelligent Fitness has established itself as Long Island's premier fitness boutique, specializing in personalized training and small-group classes. Our approach integrates fitness, medical, orthopedic, and wellness disciplines to create safe, effective programs tailored to individual needs. With over 25 years of combined experience, owners Phil Sottile and Stacey Lerman have developed proprietary methodologies that emphasize quality of life improvement through applied exercise science. Recognized with 25 Best of Long Island awards, including 8x Best Personal Trainers and 9x Best Life Coach, we prioritize individualized attention in a non-intimidating environment.Our 3,000-square-foot facility accommodates 6-10 participants per session, ensuring personalized form correction and customized workouts. Unlike franchise models, we focus on holistic health rather than high-intensity trends, maintaining client relationships that often exceed 12 years. Our team holds certifications from top organizations like NASM and ACSM, and we offer a proprietary Personal Trainer to Producer Course for fitness professionals. With a 24-year operational history and a commitment to continuous innovation, we remain dedicated to advancing fitness standards through evidence-based practices.
Services
Personal Training
Small Group Classes
TRX Suspension Training
Functional Training
Circuit Training
Indoor Cycling
Core Strengthening
Fitness Evaluation
TRX Classes
Queenax Functional Training
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 25 years of combined experience with proprietary fitness methodologies
- Certified trainers holding credentials from NASM, NSCA, and ACSM
- Small-group classes (6-10 people) with personalized attention
- 25 Best of Long Island awards for fitness excellence
- Proprietary Discovery Session for tailored fitness prescriptions
Associations and certifications
- NASM
- NSCA
- ISSA
- ACSM
What people say
Best instructors
Non-judgmental environment
Individual attention
Award-winning trainers
Life-changing results
Services
Personal Training
Customized fitness programs designed through proprietary Discovery Sessions. Certified trainers develop personalized plans addressing physical limitations, wellness goals, and orthopedic considerations. Programs emphasize sustainable lifestyle changes and measurable quality-of-life improvements.
Small Group Classes
Intimate 6-10 person sessions combining group energy with individualized attention. Classes include TRX, functional training, and circuit workouts. Focus on proper form correction and adaptable intensity levels for diverse fitness needs.
TRX Suspension Training
Suspension-based strength training using bodyweight resistance. Classes improve core stability, balance, and functional strength. Instructors modify exercises for all fitness levels while maintaining proper biomechanical alignment.
Functional Training
Queenax-based programs enhancing movement patterns for daily activities. Equipment-based training improves coordination, mobility, and injury prevention through multi-planar movements and progressive resistance.
Fitness Evaluation
Comprehensive screening process identifying physical limitations, movement asymmetries, and wellness objectives. Evaluation includes joint assessments, posture analysis, and readiness determination for personalized program development.
People
Phil Sottile
Founder/President
Certified Applied Exercise Scientist with 28 years of experience. Developed proprietary fitness methodologies and authored 4 industry books. 9-time Best Life Coach awardee and 8-time Best Personal Trainer recipient.
Stacey Lerman
Executive Vice President
Master of Marketing with 16 award-winning years in fitness. NASM-certified trainer and corrective exercise specialist. Manages operations and brand development while co-instructing specialized classes.
Questions
What makes Intelligent Fitness different from other gyms?
We offer personalized attention in small groups (6-10 people) with certified trainers using proprietary methodologies. Our focus on individualized programs and 25 years of local awards set us apart.
Do you offer trial classes for new members?
Yes, we provide a $49 trial offering 2 weeks of unlimited classes to experience our facility and training approach before commitment.
What certifications do your trainers hold?
Our team maintains credentials from NASM, NSCA, ISSA, and ACSM, with additional specializations in corrective exercise and functional training methodologies.
How are workout programs customized?
Through our Discovery Session assessment, we evaluate physical limitations, movement patterns, and wellness goals to create tailored fitness prescriptions for optimal results.
What class sizes can I expect?
All group sessions maintain 6-10 participants to ensure proper form correction, individual attention, and personalized workout modifications for varying fitness levels.
Do you offer personal training packages?
Yes, we provide 30-minute personal training sessions available in packages starting at $149 for three sessions with our certified fitness professionals.
