Molly Winter Fitness | Wedding Training in NYC

SUCCESS STORIES

JESSICA

Goals: 'Lose pounds and inches off my waist and arms!"
Timetable: 5 MONTHS Frequency: 2 MWF Training Sessions/week + 5 group classes/week + Cryotherapy
Wedding Gown: Elizabeth Fillmore - "Freesia" gown Atelier: Gabriella New York

From my first meeting with Molly Winter Fitness, I knew I had met someone who would be fun and also kick my butt. During the 5 months leading up to my wedding, Molly kept me motivated during our sessions and beyond. Our workouts always targeted my goals, and she also paid close attention to any injuries / pain I had, and provided modifications that were just as challenging.

I loved how varied my workouts were and how I was able to advance as I got better - my workouts got progressively harder as I got stronger! (I never thought I'd look forward to a plank being the "rest" part of a workout.) HIIT workouts are so hard to even wrap your mind around, but they are worth the pain! Getting to the point where I could make it through the hardest HIIT workouts and see my waist shrink was the most rewarding part.

Molly also kept our workouts fun, and I felt like I was just hanging out with a friend -- a friend who makes your work your booty off! She is also the absolute sweetest and one of the easiest people to talk to.... she quickly became one of my favorite people to vent to about wedding planning drama, lol. Trust me, you will see the results when you put on your wedding dress for your final fitting!

Working with Molly Winter Fitness for my wedding was one of the best decisions I made, and I loved working with them so much that I continued training after my wedding! Photo Courtesy of M2 Photography.

KATIE

Goals: "Build muscle definition in my arms and back." Results: - 3 LBS, - 11.25 INCHES
Timetable: 3 MONTHS * Frequency: 2 MWF Sessions/Week + Personal MWF Calendar + Group Classes = 6 days/week
Wedding Gown: Custom by Elizabeth Rosbottom

I worked with Elizabeth Rosbottom to design a completely custom wedding dress and veil. Although I've always been thin and fitness is a part of my everyday lifestyle, it was important that I achieve muscle definition, particularly in my arms & back, and be in my best possible shape in my wedding dress. In addition to my twice-weekly sessions with Molly, she also designed a personal calendar for me to follow that specified what kind of workout to complete on days we didn't meet that included strength training, high-intensity cardio, yoga, and flexibility.

I starting training early in the year leading up to my wedding. One of the most challenging parts was not burning out - Molly designed a personalized program that progressed in a way that was challenging and attainable. Had I stuck to working out on my own or just taking large group classes, I would not have made the same level of progress. The most valuable aspect of working with Molly was her attention to detail and proper form in our warm-ups & workouts - she corrected a lot of small mistakes to help me stay injury-free that I had never noticed before. Molly is extremely focused & professional - she is also kind to everyone and fun! I want to hang out with her outside of work - she is that kind of person.

The biggest reward was looking at photos the day after the wedding and realizing I was happy with how I looked in ALL of them. When does that ever happen?! Photo Courtesy of Brumley & Wells Photography

JOY

Goals: "Visible toning of arms & back, build strength, and decrease body fat."
Timetable: 5 MONTHS Frequency: 2 MWF Sessions/Week + Peleton & Soulcycle
Wedding Gown: Victoria Kyriakides, "Michelle" gown

I felt fantastic on my wedding day and LOVED the way I looked in my dress!

I met with Molly before signing on to train, and felt that she both understood my goals and knew how to get me there - without sacrificing too much! (I love food and wanted to continue to eat normally, although I did cut out alcohol.) I had a very busy schedule and being accountable to Molly kept me on track.

Molly is outgoing, thoughtful, and caring - all qualities that I valued in a personal trainer who has to be tough at times, but also knows what's best for you and when it's too much (or too little!) I loved that our sessions always felt like I was working out with an old friend; she took an interest in my life and even the hardest exercises seemed to go by quickly because of the rapport Molly built with me. I had a few health issues during my training and Molly redesigned my workouts to accommodate me, which I truly appreciated.

Before I started training with MWF I was NOT a fan of cardio, but found the HIIT workouts I did with Molly were ultimately the most rewarding (yes, even the burpees). Building strength in my upper body was hard since I had not spent a lot of time on that in the past, but all those army planks got easier as my program progressed, and I started to look forward to my sessions as part of my routine.

ALLY

Goals: "Tone my waist, arms, back, and shoulders!"    Results: - 8 LBS, - 8 INCHES
Timetable: 2 MONTHS    Frequency: 2 MWF Sessions/Week + Soul Cycle
Wedding Gown: VERA WANG "HELENA"

I made so many changes that made me feel absolutely AMAZING on my wedding day! I lost over 8 inches and 8 pounds, and really toned my arms and back and shoulders - exactly what I set out to do! The most challenging aspect of training with Molly was the number of burpees she worked into our program (although now, I will say, as much as I despised them they were EXTREMELY helpful in achieving my goals!)

My best friend worked with MWF before her wedding and she looked unbelievable; the most valuable part about working with Molly was that she understood me. She tailored our workouts perfectly to my goals and also my abilities, and every workout was just hard enough that I was able to do it, but still needed to really push myself. When I wanted to give up, she knew exactly how to push me to keep going. She was AWESOME.

Before working with Molly, I looked at fitness as something I had to do to look good, and in the end it was something I wanted to do to feel good, too. On my wedding day I felt like the best version of myself, which was the most rewarding - that, and being able to hold a very long plank. :) Photo Courtesy of Ira Lippke Studios, NYC

TRACEY

Goals: "Get out of my regular routine, build my cardio endurance, feel more confident and come back stronger after a foot injury."
Timetable: 3 MONTHS
Frequency: 2 MWF Sessions/Week, +weekly pilates and ballet classes
Wedding Gown: Amsale, "Reed" gown

I wanted to get into shape for my wedding after a foot injury had me pretty sedentary for a couple months. I've had a lot of dance training throughout my life, so my go-to is dance and pilates to get "in shape", but I knew I had to be careful and not re-injure myself, and I was looking for something different and more personalized that might get me out of my comfort zone and old habits.

Molly was just what I needed: Super motivating, patient, knowledgeable, and fun. She helped me move beyond my comfort zone, and the one-on-one attention was unparalled: I worked harder knowing that Molly had her eyes on my form and techinque all the time.

I made progress in a way that felt healthy, and I hit my goals in a way that was even better than I had imagined: I felt stronger, my endurance improved, AND I actually caught myself really looking forward to the sessions where we'd be doing the things I'm typically most intimidated by (HIIT/Cardio).

Photo Courtesy of Fred Marcus Studio.

EMILY

Goals: "Improve my overall strength and visible muscle definition."

Timetable: 12 MONTHS Frequency: 2-4 MWF Sessions/Week + SoulCycle, Kickboxing & Yoga/Barre classes

Wedding Gown: Marchesa "Hyacinth"

Molly is amazing!!! Absolutely amazing. Pure fitness perfection. Calm, patient, tough (in just the right way), funny (so important!) and genuine. All I can say is that Molly is a dream trainer and person - I couldn't have asked for a better match or better results. I felt incredible on my wedding day, and my dress fit perfectly. :)

There are not a lot of training programs that cater to wedding prep in the personalized manner that Molly does. Her background in dance as well as her understanding of injury was extremely important given that I suffer from some ailments that required a lot of exercise modification during my program with her. She knows exactly how to push you enough to the point where it would be hard to push yourself that much on your own, but under the point where you feel utterly exhausted or strained. She would even customize depending on what kind of mental or physical state I was in, which fluctuated with the many demands of my job.

I had never had so much strength in my arms until I started training with Molly, which was a huge goal of mine! Seeing changes actually take place during our time together was so rewarding I felt and looked stronger. I made a large amount of physical progress in a way that felt healthy AND challenging.

GABRIELLE

Goals: "Define my arms and upper body, and feel more confident!" Results: - 6 INCHES
Timetable: 4 MONTHS Frequency: 2-4 MWF Sessions/Week + 2-3 independent workouts/week
Wedding Gown: Pnina Tornai

For years I never wore tank tops or anything that showed my arms off. I happen to fall in love with a strapless dress so not liking my arms was not an option! I told my Maid of Honor all I wanted was to feel comfortable and amazing with my arms out - and that's just how I felt. The day of my wedding I couldn't have felt more beautiful. I actually never saw myself in a mirror that day, but every picture I saw the next day looked amazing. In fact, I never though them once on the wedding day - my favorite picture is actually one with my arms front and center! I achieved the goals I had set, AND felt so confident and healthy the day of my wedding.

I wanted someone dedicated to me and my progress, and after reading reviews and meeting Molly in person, I knew she would be able to get me to where I needed to be. The most valuable elements for me were the progress measurements that kept me focused, and Molly's continual encouragement. She didn't let me slack, but she isn't mean! It was the perfect combination of toughness and support that I needed. It wasn't easy - honestly, the most challenging part for me was not losing hope that my arms would change! Grueling workouts felt harder when I didn't see progress every day. But they were also rewarding, because over time I could actually see how fit I was getting. I'm competitive by nature, and honestly it was exciting to notice when I was at peak performance in my group classes.

My program felt so customized to me and my abilities. Every session, Molly would change my workout based on my progress and accomplishments, and she was also able to make quick modifications if I came in sore, sick, or tired. (Because - life!) Molly got to know my limits and how to push me past them - she knew when I was slacking off, and when I truly had pushed past my abilities. We also got to know each other really well; sessions flew by when we were catching up about our weeks. She was always so bubbly and energetic, and has a talent for remembering all the details I would share about my bridesmaids and wedding excitement. I truly miss working out with her every week!

MIMI

Goals: "Drop major body fat, tone, and lean out!" Results: - 25 LBS, - 10 INCHES
Timetable: 4.5 MONTHS Frequency: 2-3 MWF Sessions/Week + Personal MWF Calendar + Group Class = 6 days/week
Wedding Gown: Le Spose di Gio

Working with Molly for my wedding was the best thing I did during the whole wedding planning process, hands down. It was the one part of my day that was actually about me and my health, and not about flowers, caterers or other drama. I felt amazing on my wedding day - it was so rewarding to put on my dress! Overall, I lost 25 pounds and lost belly fat in an incredible way.

I lost the weight not through crash dieting but slowly and steadily - I am so happy with the way I look now.In the past, I liked to work out but was never consistent. Now I don't feel like myself if I don't sweat everyday. I decided to work with Molly because I needed someone to kick my butt with workouts and get me motivated! Molly is fun and bubbly, and I felt like she understood exactly what I wanted to achieve in the time I had when we first met. I looked forward to our sessions every week - she kept me going even if I was having a bad day, stressed, or didn't want to work out. Molly gave me a lot of confidence in my abilities and never made me feel like I was failing. The customized monthly plan that Molly provided was also very helpful; I need structure and having that made me stick to the program. I lost the weight not through crash dieting but slowly and steadily - I am so happy with the way I look now. Photo courtesy of Lucy Brown Armstrong Photography

SHARON

Goals: "Improve my body fat / lean muscle ratio; define my arms, back and waist, and strengthen my core!"
Timetable: 3 MONTHS Frequency: 2 MWF Sessions/Week + Flywheel & Soul Cycle
Wedding Gown: MARTINA LIANA COUTURE, 332 * Reception Gown: SELIA YANG "ISABEL"

So many details go into planning a wedding! Working with Molly was THE best investment I made in preparation for my beach wedding Mexico. I found it incredibly unique that Molly understood how to create a training program just for me that was designed around how both of my wedding gowns fit. I chose to wear different dresses for my ceremony & reception!

I hadn't been to the gym in months when I started working with Molly. She took time to meet with me before we started to better understand my goals and what I hoped to achieve. As a "The gym is a necessary evil!" kind of person, I really appreciated how Molly always checked my form and was able to modify our workouts to match my strength and skill level during our first few weeks. She continued to challenge and motivate me as I made progress.

Molly is an amazing trainer: She's dynamic, fun, super nice, and tough (but it a good way!) Our workouts were intense - but I am fitter, stronger and leaner as a result. I felt so confident on my wedding day, and I feel better than ever about my physical strength and appearance. I plan to continue working with Molly post-wedding!

CAITLIN

Goals: "Drop 8-10 pounds and TONE!"
Timetable: 2 MONTHS Frequency: 2 MWF Sessions/Week & 2 Barry's Bootcamp classes/week
Wedding Gown: Vera Wang "Boutique Luxe"

Molly's "fun + hardcore + positive" personality was incredible motivating. Her easy-going personality is great, especially for brides who are already under a lot of stress and pressure. It was a gasp of fresh air to see her, rather than a pain to see someone who would yell and scream that I needed to work harder. Also, Molly is in great shape, which served as my daily "in person" evidence that my efforts would pay off. :)

Molly customized my workouts each day, so we never did the same type of workout in the same week. Interval training was new and challenging for me, and I found the strength-based training most valuable because I tend to neglect that part on my own. As I progressed through my customized program, I felt more confident and could feel myself getting stronger week after week.

Although it was challenging for me at times to stay consistent and fit in all my workouts with my work schedule, the reward was worth it: my body felt much more toned, and my clothes fit better, and best of all - I felt great on my wedding day!

TARYN

Goals: "Improve my body fat / lean muscle ratio, and lose inches from my waist / arms / thighs."
Timetable: 3 MONTHS * Frequency: 2 MWF Sessions/Week + Interval Training + SoulCycle
Wedding Gown: ANNA MAIER "Mirielle"

Fitness has always been - and always will be - a big part of my life. Molly was GREAT to work with! She is bubbly, energetic, professional and focused. I knew instantly we were a good match for my wedding day fitness goals. Every workout felt personalized and customized for me. I made physical improvements in a healthy way with Molly's support. She challenged me to push past my "workout plateau", all while creating workouts to work around an old hip injury. She also helped me understand that effective strength training is just as important as cardio when you want to change your body. Molly is a true professional who gets to know her clients and their fitness level and capabilities, and I highly recommend her.

JACLYN

Goals: "Shed belly fat, define my waist, back and arms!" Results: - 5 LBS, - 6 INCHES, + 1/4 INCH (arms)
Timetable: 2 MONTHS Frequency: 2-3 MWF Sessions/Week
Wedding Gown: Mira Zwillinger "Beactrice" from Mark Ingram Atelier

Before I met Molly, I was going to the gym but not seeing results. I wanted to change my body for my wedding and I needed an expert - Molly! She was a pleasure to work with. wonderful to work with - very sweet and motivating. She quickly realized in training that I am a visual learner - which I didn’t really know about myself - and performed a lot of exercises with me to make sure I stayed on track. I made progress that felt healthy and achieved my physical goals, and really valued that she came prepared with so many different workouts that DID change my body, many of which I can now do on my own. The most challenging aspect of my program was the core work - especially lower core - but the most rewarding was that exercises that first seemed impossible became easier, and I LOVED the boxing! I I felt amazing, fit and healthy on my wedding day.

KRISTEN

Goals: "Decrease body fat; tone my upper body, thights and glutes." Results: - 23 LBS, - 20.5 INCHES
Timetable: 3.5 MONTHS Frequency: 3 MWF Sessions/Week + Cardio Interval Training
Wedding Gown: Oscar de la Renta

Molly was wonderful to work with in preparing for my wedding! I felt like I needed a bit of a cheerleader and someone to help me commit to what seemed to be such a daunting task. It was also hugely convenient and a large part of my success that Molly traveled to my apartment gym and devised routines using the equipment that was available to us. I also appreciated Molly’s checking in and really listening to my concerns and successes. She kept me challenged throughout the entire program, and no part of the plan was extreme or unattainable for someone who is motivated.

She was very supportive of my goals and very receptive to things that worked and didn’t work for me in the past. Not only did she customize the workouts based on my progress when I was with her, but also supplied me with detailed workouts on days I worked out on my own. She also understood the competing commitments and stress that come with planning a wedding, and helped me relax and refocus on my fitness goals when I was overwhelmed.

It was so rewarding to hear feedback from friends and family on my wedding day who had noticed the significant weight loss and inches lost. I had a wonderful experience and highly recommend her program to anyone looking for a major overhaul to their fitness regimen, or who just needs extra support in their fitness goals leading up to one of the most prominent days of their life.

CHRISTINA

Goals: "Decrease my body fat, improve my ability to do cardio and strengthen my core." Results: - 35 LBS, - 42 INCHES
Timetable: 6 MONTHS Frequency: 2-4 MWF Sessions/Week
Wedding Gown: Charlotte Macaulay

I’ve worked with other trainers, but Molly struck a chord with me and we had this harmonious workout relationship when I decided to hire her to train me for my wedding.

Molly guided me weekly, structuring every workout. Although it felt like a slow progression for the first month, I committed to training and worked hard, and my body started to change. She helped me focus on the positive changes I was going to make to my body for my wedding. Her thoroughness ensured that each training session accommodated for all aspects of my physical capability, and she was always ready to make adjustments or changes.

My dressmaker was in awe of how my body was transforming each time I arrived for a fitting! Her knowledge, encouragement, guidance and patience helped me change into the healthiest, strongest person I could possibly be. Working with her was an invaluable experience.

ANONYMOUS

Goals: "Reduce body fat, tone my lower body, and improve my self-confidence!" Results: - 5 LBS, - 5 INCHES
Timetable: 2 MONTHS Frequency: 4-5 MWF Sessions/Week + Yoga
Wedding Gown: Reem Acra, modeled after John Galliano's design for Kate Moss

Molly's organization and attentiveness maximized our sessions like no other fitness experience I've had.   I have been fortunate to work with many fitness professionals in NYC and abroad. My schedule is busy, and Molly was prompt, organized, and didn't waste time. I found that Molly's tailored program of high intensity interval training combined with a customized daily meal-delivery program that Molly recommended was the most effective way for me to stay accountable to my fitness goals.

With Molly, I got more out of my sixty minutes than anyone else because of her commitment to push me, keeping me moving, and work as efficiently as possible, while keeping me motivated and positive. She was fun and professional, and didn't let me get distracted.   Our workouts were varied, challenging, and exhausting in a way that still left me energized and focused afterwards.

Also, her experience working with brides made her a good resource for a multitude of wedding-related concerns: She was able to provide helpful feedback on everything from comfortable wedding day dancing shoes, eyelash extensions and even to how to calm an over-sensitive relative!

I trained with a personal trainer at Tracey Anderson for over a year with the same time commitment of 4-5 times a week while in town.   Not only did I not meet my goals, but I began having knee problems while training there. The workouts were not sufficiently modified in a way that averted continued strain on my knees. Molly always kept an eye on my form, providing corrections and modifications to avoid strain and injury that could lead to lapses in my workout schedule.

I've continued to train with Molly regularly post-wedding.   She is a skilled teacher - she shares information with me in a way that helps me inform other teachers/trainers of strengths and weaknesses so that they are able to help me more effectively. This is very helpful since I travel frequently and need to catch people up quickly - I use Molly's feedback to better inform other fitness professionals so their limited time with me is more effective.