Dominick Ponzio, personal trainer and nutrition coach

The philosophy

Tired of Fitness That Punishes You?

Dominick Ponzio is a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach who built his practice because he was tired of watching people burn themselves out, restrict themselves into misery, and ultimately giving up, convinced fitness just "wasn't for them."

It is for them. We're just not born with an instruction manual on how to be a human. And life sometimes can make it very hard to make changes.

Bear It is about finding and developing your strength from within to bear life's difficulties. Becoming the strongest version of yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually to overcome the things that have held you back forever.

What drives the work

This Isn't Just Physical.

The most stubborn fitness problems aren't about exercise. They're about behavior, identity, and the psychological patterns beneath the surface.

Dominick's clients consistently report the same surprise: "I thought he was going to fix my body. He rewired how I think about food, energy, and myself."

That mind-body connection isn't a side benefit, it's the foundation. Every client gets a deeply personalized approach that addresses their unique anatomy, lifestyle, schedule, and the mental blocks that have held them back.

To be a completely different person walking through this world, you need an operational shift in systems and identity. Many of the things tripping you up go unaddressed or completely ignored. By taking an integrative fitness approach to look at your entire being, you can reinvent and transform yourself for life.

Work 1-on-1

Self Awareness wheel showing twelve areas of integrative fitness: strength training, sleep, self love, communication, divinity, cardio, recovery, coping mechanisms, community, time management, mobility, and nutrition

Work 1-on-1

Dominick Ponzio is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, with a B.A. in Psychology from Hunter College. He's worked in the fitness industry since 2009 in various roles from personal training, group fitness, nutrition coaching, corporate wellness, and management. With over a decade of experience in New York City, the one consistency between everything is his drive to help others.

Dominick grew up in a chaotic household, his father committing suicide at a young age and mother being an alcoholic. The turning point in his life came when he was 17 after his mother was diagnosed with cancer, a commitment he made to himself to study the body and help others prevent illness.

His love for nature and exploration has allowed him to travel America since 2020, living nomadically and spreading knowledge of wellness and positivity to thousands of people. Dominick tries to be an example to others on how to overcome, connect with God in different ways, and ultimately be the best version of yourself to make our world a better place.

Dominick sitting at the base of a giant sequoia

Dominick sitting on a rocky overlook above a mountain valley

Dominick with his arms outstretched on a canyon overlook

Dominick holding a small dog beside a birthday cake

Dominick in front of the New York City skyline at sunset

Dominick training with a barbell in front of a graffiti wall

Ready to work together?

The only thing left is to reach out.

Spots are limited. Dominick works with a small number of clients at a time, so each person gets his full attention.

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Meet Dominick

Tired of Fitness That Punishes You?

This Isn't Just Physical.

The only thing left is to reach out.